Maru looked at Yuna who had approached him. She was wearing formal attire that seemed a little too large for her.

“Is that your costume?”

“Yes. I play the role of a new employee that is a bit of an airhead.”

“You definitely do look airheaded.”

“Is that a compliment?”

“Probably?”

Yuna smiled.

“Thankfully, you look like you don’t seem that nervous.”

“Yes. I was really nervous until we got here, but I’m feeling okay now.”

“I’m supposed to be a competitor, so I’d like you to be a little nervous. I can applaud if you make a mistake on stage.”

“Are you serious?”

“We should win the grand prize at least once, don’t you think? Hwasoo High isn’t here, so as long as Myunghwa High slips up, I think we can make it.”

“That’s going too far.”

Maru smiled and looked around. Since Myunghwa High’s performance hadn’t begun yet, it was likely that the actors were together. It would be the same for the 3rd year students as well.

“Are you looking for Gaeul-seonbae?”

“Yeah. I tried to call her in the morning, but the call was hung up so suddenly.”

Maru took out his phone. There wasn’t a missed call. Was she busy to the point that she wasn’t able to check?

“Uhm.”

Yuna’s voice became a pitch lower. Even though she was smiling just moments ago, she looked hesitant to speak.

“Did something happen?”

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