I’m an Unknown Actress, But Everyone Knows Me - Chapter 53

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Episode 53

“Hey. Don’t be nervous. It’s actually a positive sign. That noona gets the best results when she acts a bit crazy like that. Don’t panic and just stay put.”

I know. I was a subscriber after all.

‘Despite how she looks, the more you see her, the more you realize she’s surprisingly caring.’

But there was no need to tell Ju Junseo, who was kindly explaining this to me.

“I was really nervous, so thank you. As expected of Ju Junseo. The best senior.”

As if she couldn’t hear our conversation at all, Ryu Lisa continued to remain frozen. After a moment,

“Ah!!! Your hair!!!”

“Flip this! Flip this half-way and button up – who’s going to button this? This kind of casual look needs to come out from refined clothes to be delicious! Button it up!”

“Don’t choke me!!!”

Ryu Lisa, who had scooped wax into her hands, grabbed Ju Junseo’s hair and roughly flipped it around, then fastened the top button of his shirt as if choking him.

That wasn’t all. She put on several thick silver rings that were placed on the counter. Even though she had only made a few light adjustments, he definitely looked different.

“Ahhh!!! This is it!!!”

Ryu Lisa, who had been holding onto Ju Junseo, turned her head toward me with a whoosh sound.

“Come here! Quickly stand next to him!!!”

I quickly stood next to Ju Junseo as Ryu Lisa instructed. Ryu Lisa, who covered her mouth, muttered as if recalling something.

“Kingsman and the lady… protected for a long time… but that’s kind of like a hitman? Or…”

Because of Ryu Lisa who seemed overwhelmed by something, Ju Junseo explained again.

“Hey. Don’t be nervous. Even if you really want to run away, endure it. Got it? You might not believe it, but it’s really a good sign. That noona acted like a crazy person like that for every work that’s called legendary.”

I know that too. I’ve already figured out all of Ryu Lisa’s preferences.

-I prefer something more natural and everyday. Daily looks are good too, but personally, what makes my heart race is implementing what’s in my head as is. Right. Like photoshoots! I like conceptual things.

Ryu Lisa is an otaku.

“A clean black dress would be good, or a pure white shirt dress… Ah. Why did you dye your hair red? Huh? If it was black full bangs like in 〈Fachehi〉… No no, that’s not right. It would actually match better with the mint carpet… Ah…!”

The Art Stat above my head sparkled like crazy. I quietly said to Ryu Lisa.

“Did I pass?”

At my question, Ryu Lisa made an incredulous expression as if asking why I would ask such a thing.

“Of course!”

Ryu Lisa, who roughly swept her hair back, looked at me with amused eyes.

“Yeoreum, you’re quite… smart, aren’t you? Yes. This kind of aesthetic sense, this kind of taste. It’s hard to see normally. Right. At least in this showroom, the most eye-catching accessory is Junseo. You chose well.”

Ryu Lisa patted my shoulder. Perfect.

“I’m usually really busy… but I’ll take much more care than I expected. Really, specially.”

My first time stepping on an awards ceremony carpet. It seemed like someone was shouting that Best Dresser was Han Yeoreum’s spot.

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“For now, I like this one the most. Before the male lead is fixed, please tell them I’ll do it first.”

“You already read all those scenarios?”

“Yes. All of them. Every single one without exception.”

Do Gyeoul tossed a scenario toward the passenger seat inside the van.

It was a scenario with a character drawn that could properly incorporate the Pi Chaewon that Han Yeoreum had shown.

“Ah, Gyeoul. Yes. Good thinking! Good thinking! The investors for this are almost all gathered, and the director’s previous work had good reactions. As expected, I knew you would make a smart choice.”

Do Gyeoul’s agency manager smiled broadly, seemingly delighted that the next project had been decided.

“So. Then, shall we finally start activities?”

“Yes. I want to start filming as soon as possible.”

Gyeoul recalled once more the character written in the scenario.

A female protagonist who runs a guest house inherited from her deceased grandmother. She gets lonely easily but was born with a bright and lovable nature. Just like Hina, whom Chaewon acted in 〈Fachehi〉.

“So I don’t lose this feeling.”

But on the outside, she pretends to be stern and serious to maintain her dignity as a guest house owner.

It was the opposite attribute from Han Yeoreum’s Chaewon, but it was a choice to make the interpretation and copying she had done less obvious.

At Gyeoul’s words, the manager smiled brightly. It was just the right opportunity to properly transform her image from child actor.

“Alright! Good! Then let’s fire our signal flare at the Ruel Style Awards. Finally, Do Gyeoul’s comeback! Let’s make trendy and clean headlines.”

Gyeoul nodded half-heartedly with an indifferent expression.

“Just a simple introduction at the awards ceremony should be enough. Good picture~.”

Except for simple event attendance, this was her first proper official occasion. Even so, she didn’t feel emotions like excitement or nervousness.

There was only one thing that current Gyeoul found interesting.

‘Han Yeoreum…’

“Oh, you need a final fitting, so drop by either this evening or tomorrow morning.”

When they entered Ryu Lisa’s stylist office, they could hear someone talking on the phone. The junior assistant, who made eye contact with Do Gyeoul, called Ryu Lisa.

“Do Gyeoul has arrived-!”

“Then I’ll hang up~.”

Ryu Lisa, who had been standing in front of a mannequin, approached Do Gyeoul with a bright smile.

‘That expression…’

Do Gyeoul had a habit of observing others’ mannerisms. It was one of her inevitable survival methods since she had to copy emotions she couldn’t feel herself. Do Gyeoul stared intently at Ryu Lisa.

“From here to here, shall we start by choosing what Gyeoul likes first? Personally, I-.”

Do Gyeoul ignored Ryu Lisa’s words and smoothly turned her gaze.

‘There must be… clothes that made Ryu Lisa make that expression.’

Judging from the phone call just now, what made Ryu Lisa smile was the outfit that the person on the other end of the line would wear.

As Gyeoul scanned the inside of the office, one outfit caught her eye. Do Gyeoul looked at the black mini dress worn by the mannequin.

‘That’s it.’

It was an outfit that didn’t suit Do Gyeoul’s style. Nevertheless, when Ryu Lisa was excited like that, it always resulted in outstanding outfits.

“Manager.”

Do Gyeoul spoke without taking her eyes off the mannequin.

“I’ll wear that.”

“…That? What are you referring to?”

“That black dress over there. The mini one.”

Ryu Lisa’s expression transparently hardened. Do Gyeoul gestured to her manager with her chin. It meant to bring it over.

“Team Leader Ryu. Please give this to our Gyeoul?”

The quick-witted manager began to cater to Gyeoul’s mood. Just as the junior assistant was about to quickly remove the dress from the mannequin.

“Leave that as it is. Don’t unzip it.”

Ryu Lisa’s expression hardened. The smiling face from just moments ago was nowhere to be found.

“Gyeoul. Don’t you like the dress I chose? That can’t be right?”

“I like that one though.”

Gyeoul clearly expressed her intention to Ryu Lisa with distinct pronunciation.

Anyway, taking another actor’s clothes like this wasn’t that unusual. Sponsor companies also preferred more famous celebrities to wear their items.

“So. You want it?”

“Yes. Please give it to me.”

Although Ryu Lisa’s expression didn’t soften, Gyeoul didn’t doubt that the dress would naturally become hers.

Next to Gyeoul, who smiled sweetly, the manager also chimed in.

“Come on. Oh my, Team Leader Ryu! Looking at that, it’s not like Eun Baekhap would wear it anyway~. It’s better for our Gyeoul to wear it, right? The person it suits becomes the owner! Right! What brand is that? We’ll contact them separately too.”

The junior assistant was looking around uncertainly about what to do.

Ryu Lisa, who had been staring intently at Gyeoul, soon raised her right hand and waved it dismissively.

“Ah, forget it. I won’t do it.”

“…Excuse me?”

“I said I won’t do it. I originally don’t do work that ruins my vision.”

Gyeoul momentarily doubted his own ears.

Recognition, favorability, and even advertising effect. Among the celebrities attending the Ruel Style Awards, there were only a handful who could match Do Gyeoul.

Do Gyeoul was the top of the top. Ryu Lisa couldn’t be acting like this.

Before long, bewilderment arose in Gyeoul’s mind.

“Team Leader Ryu! Isn’t your reaction a bit too much? Our actress is being so considerate by—”

“Either choose from the dresses we’ve laid out, or if you don’t like them, ask us to prepare a new lineup. Pick one of those two options. Taking other clothes isn’t an option for Ryu Lisa, originally.”

Ryu Lisa was being defiant.

At this point, Do Gyeoul felt curiosity more than any other emotion. So while still maintaining her smile, she asked sweetly.

“Who’s going to wear it? That dress.”

She had a certain intuition. An intuition that she absolutely had to find out who the owner of that dress was, who the person that made Ryu Lisa smile was.

“What are you going to do with that information.”

“Come on, Team Leader Ryu! Are you really going to embarrass me over just telling me a name?”

Before she knew it, Gyeoul’s manager was jumping up and down. He thought it was ridiculous for a stylist to act this way in front of an actress.

“I’m not leaving until you tell me, Team Leader.”

“Hah… I originally thought Gyeoul was very polite and kind. Guess that’s not the case? Throwing a tantrum while smiling won’t make it happen. Right?”

“I’m just feeling hurt~. I’m also curious about who our Team Leader Ryu is trying to dress up like this. Just tell me the name and I won’t throw a tantrum anymore. I’m sorry.”

Damn reputation management. Do Gyeoul smiled while making the most plausible excuse.

If she said what came to mind in this situation, she would obviously be summoned by her father again.

Even if Do Gyeoul’s judgment was correct, listening to Do Munjeong’s nagging like clockwork was the natural course of events.

‘She would tell me if I asked, so why is she being so annoying… Why is she acting like this?’

Her Facial Expression Control was gradually becoming difficult.

Gyeoul forcibly swallowed the questions that were trying to rise up her throat. Just who could it be—

“Han Yeoreum. Satisfied now?”

Gyeoul’s face, which had been smiling sweetly, froze coldly.

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