Chapter 28

    Chapter 28

    Is he here for the audition?

    Nara answered Seo Eun-hyes question as she entered the makeshift tent.

    I guess so. The script looked pretty scary for a kid.

    Will Seo-jun be okay?

    Yeah!

    He was totally fine. He was actually excited about the upcoming shooting.

    Seo-jun replied and sat on a small chair that he brought for the child actors.

    The tent was supposed to be a waiting room for the child actors who were auditioning. There were two cots, a large table, a small table, a mirror, some chairs for adults, and several chairs for kids.

    There were also some snacks, sandwiches, and juice.

    Seo Eun-hye looked around the tent. It was amazing to be on an American movie set. She had never been to a Korean movie set before.

    Nara handed her a cup of coffee and opened her mouth.

    Are you nervous about the Marina movie?

    I thought I was going to die for three days.

    Seo Eun-hye sighed and answered. She was trembling when she signed the audition and shooting agreement that was sent by mail.

    Marina!

    It was one of the top three movie production companies in the world.

    Marina became famous for making live-action movies of comics and superheroes.

    The most popular movie was Redbone.

    Redbone 1, which no one cared about, turned the world upside down after its release. Fans of Redbone sprang up all over the world. Now they were shooting Redbone 2, and the interest was enormous.

    Nara, is Redbone in it?

    No, its a Marina movie, but not a Redbone movie.

    Aw!

    Seo-jun pouted his lips. He enjoyed watching Redbone. But even if it was a Redbone movie, Seo-juns scene would be very short. It was a brief scene that the audience would forget in a second.

    Nara smiled softly as she watched Seo Eun-hye gulp down her coffee.

    This is a secret. Because of an accident, Redbone 2s shooting was delayed, so Marina decided to produce and release two movies before that. Thats why the shooting schedule is urgent.

    Two?

    As Seo-jun asked, a cough was heard outside the tent, followed by a womans voice.

    Excuse me. Can I come in?

    Yes. Please come in.

    Two men and women entered the tent. A woman who was smiling awkwardly and a man who was wearing a thick coat.

    Hello. Im Melissa, who plays Williams mother.

    Hello. Im Baren, who will help with the shooting.

    Seo-jun got off the chair and greeted them.

    Hello. Im Seo-jun Lee, the child actor.

    The two people widened their eyes and smiled. They heard that the last child actor was the youngest, four years and ten months old, but he was smart and spoke well. Melissa said with a smile.

    I thought it would be better to get to know each other before the shooting, so I came with him.

    She said that, but it was already the fifth time she came to the child actors waiting room. Melissas awkward smile felt like a spasm.

    I dont want to scare you by suddenly coming in from behind.

    Of course, Baren was the same.

    Ah, please sit down. Im Seo-juns mom, Seo Eun-hye.

    Nice to meet you. Im Nara Kim.

    They exchanged greetings and the waiting room became quiet, but the awkward atmosphere soon eased. It was because Nara Kim, who had a good social skill, actively asked about the movie shooting scene.

    It must be hard to repeat the same acting.

    Melissa shook her head.

    I can act as much as I want, but the problem is that the kids cry too much.

    In front of them, a stranger woman screams loudly, and behind them, a stranger man grabs them.

    The stylist, who was looking at the clock, said. Seo-jun changed his clothes. Fortunately, the season in the movie was autumn, so Seo-jun wore warm clothes.

    Its a bit chilly, but the fabric is thick and theres a warm hand warmer inside, so youll be fine.

    You dont need much makeup either.

    The two people who finished their work quickly went out of the tent to find something else to do.

    Then well go too. Jun. Fighting!

    Melissa, who played Williams mother, and Barron, who helped lift Seo-jun from behind and make him disappear into the chroma key, also went out to prepare for the shooting.

    Nara also went out of the tent to make a phone call. Everyone seemed to have made an appointment and left the place, and only Seo-eun Hye and Seo-jun were left in the tent.

    What do you want to do, Seo-jun?

    Meditation!

    Seo-jun took out a flat slime pillow from his zombie bag. It was his favorite item that Kim Hee-sang had made for him and he always carried it with him.

    Are you sleeping?

    No. Its meditation.

    Seo-eun Hye laughed. Where did he hear the word meditation? She was amazed and exhausted by her sons language development, which was far superior to his peers.

    Okay. Mom will read a book here.

    Okay!

    Seo-jun climbed onto the makeshift bed in the corner of the tent. He lay down with the slime pillow. His mother covered him with a blanket on one side.

    Then Ill wake you up when its time to shoot.

    Its meditation.

    Seo-jun closed his eyes with a pout.

    [Summer Bears Hibernation-Lowest Grade], which was engraved on the back of Seo-juns head, had a very excellent effect. He fell asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow.

    [Summer Bears Hibernation-Lowest Grade]

    Summer bears, who only work in the hot summer, are too cold in autumn, winter, and spring, so they only sleep.

    You fall asleep wherever you touch for 30 minutes a day.

    Your recovery rate is slightly higher during sleep.

    ***

    He was standing in front of the Library of Life. There was only one door that opened before, the blue one. But now, another door was open. It was the yellow one.

    Seo-jun quickly pressed the bead that contained a power he had found in the yellow door library three days ago against his face.

    The bead sparkled and a smiley pattern appeared on both cheeks of Seo-jun.

    [Smiling Face Mushrooms Illusion-Low Grade]

    When you smile, an illusion magic is cast on the target who sees your face.

    The target feels compassion for you for a certain period of time.

    The effect and duration vary depending on the target.

    This was a big trouble because it was automatically used when I smiled.

    He rubbed his cheeks that felt slightly warm and recalled a week ago.

    He had searched all night for a power after listening to the script his mother read. He was so happy to find the perfect power that he registered it right away.

    The next morning, he smiled as usual when he saw his mom and dad.

    [Smiling Face Mushrooms Illusion is activated.]

    What?

    Suddenly, his mom and dad hugged him. They squeezed him tighter than usual. And then, with a tearful voice mixed with overwhelming emotions in their chest,

    Our Seo-jun!

    Our cute Seo-jun!

    They called out to him. The effect changed depending on the target. It seemed that they felt more intense emotions because they were his parents.

    Fortunately, their emotions soon subsided. But Seo-jun had to stay in his mom and dads sight for half a day because of the skill. All the effects disappeared by that evening.

    Seo-jun was surprised by the good power and smiled, then quickly stiffened his face and went to sleep. He couldnt use it normally. He had to cancel this skill today.

    Because of that skill, Seo-jun had no choice but to sleep well on the set.

    This is a problem from now on.

    He must never smile. Seo-jun tapped both cheeks and opened his eyes.