“Could you turn around for a second?”

Seungah turned around at the judge’s request.

“Okay, that’s good.”

She looked toward the front again. She was relieved for now because she wasn’t interrupted while acting. She had displayed everything she had prepared, so she could look forward to the result.

“I see you’ve done a drama already.”

“Yes. I’ve experienced many things through it.”

“It’s a named role, so you must have had lines as well.”

“The character appeared for only a few episodes, but I did have lines.”

“I see. What’s important is that you’ve done it. Let me ask one final thing: Do you think you can smoke deliciously?”

“I’ve never smoked, but I am confident I can do so.”

“Okay. Thank you for coming today.”

Seungah bowed to the judges and left the room. A deep breath escaped her.

“Unni,” Dawoon came over. Now that she thought about it, Dawoon’s turn was next.

“Don’t be nervous and do your best.”

“How did you do?”

“So-so.”

Seungah gave Dawoon a pat along with some words of encouragement.

Dawoon took a deep breath and opened the door to the audition room.

“Good luck,” she said to the closing door in a small voice, hoping that Dawoon would not make a mistake and could finish the audition smoothly.

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She finished the act she had prepared. She did not make a mistake, nor...