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As I slightly turned around, President Seo exclaimed.

“Wow, this is getting scary. How can she pull off that outfit so well?”

Of course, President Seo. This is the power of looks.

“Wow, I can’t keep this to myself.”

President Seo carried me out.

The staff all looked at me in amazement.

“Wow, this is no joke.”

“How can it suit him so well!”

“Director! Look, doesn’t he match the ‘Kongja’ from the CF perfectly?”

“Yeah, I’m surprised too. Wow, if this goes well, it could be a big hit.”

The director’s eyes gleamed with enthusiasm.

I smiled shyly.

‘Good.’

So please, give me acting directions.

‘Preferably specific ones.’

I’ll do my best. Really.

The director took off his hat and put it back on as he spoke.

“So, Kongja?”

“Yes!”

“Sit over there for a moment.”

The director pointed to a fancy chair.

‘That looks like a throne or something.’

It’s small, tailored for a child.

I nodded.

“Yes!”

“Look at that and turn your head around. Then, look back at it and smile like you see a new toy!”

Oh dear.

‘Explaining it like that makes it harder to understand.’

But I could interpret it.

‘Look at the camera, then glance around. Then smile as if you see a toy your mom brought.’

Well, a very bright smile should do.

I nodded.

“Yes!”

“Wow, so cute. I don’t know if he understands.”

I understand.

President Seo quietly said,

“Director. Kongja is a very smart child. Look at how he speaks already.”

“Yeah, well. We’ll see. Alright, Kongja. Let’s try shooting.”

“Yes!”

I sat in the chair.

“When I say cue, look at this.”

I understand everything, director.

“Yes!”

I nodded. The director waited a bit, then shouted.

“Standby, cue!”

I looked at the camera.

Then, I glanced around as if searching for something.

‘Smile like you see a new toy, right.’

Honestly, I like work more than toys right now.

‘It should be a look of seeing something fun and interesting.’

Which is work for me, though.

I looked back at the camera.

Then I smiled brightly, like I received a good script.

“Cut. Okay. Wow.”

The director blinked.

‘How was it?’

Amazing, right?

I quietly awaited the praise.

But strangely, there was only silence.

‘What, what’s going on?’

I looked around.

Suddenly, the director spoke.

“Wow.”

At that moment, the silence broke.

“Unbelievable.”

“He’s so cute. Seriously, what is this?”

“How can a kid do this so well?”

A smile spread across my face.

‘Good.’

Admire me more.

The director approached me, breathing heavily.

“You, you’re a genius!”

Have you just realized that now?

But I shouldn’t let it show.

“What?”

As I tilted my head innocently, the director spoke rapidly.

“Sweetie. No, Kongja. Your eyes sparkled. No, they sparkled like stars! What toy were you thinking of? A game console?”

Do two-year-olds play games?

That doesn’t seem right.

I don’t think it’s good for a child’s education.

“No!”

“Then, a doll? Snacks?”

It’s actually the script, but I shouldn’t say that.

I smiled brightly and said, using a perfect excuse for this situation.

“Mom!”

“Huh? Mom?”

“Yes! Kongja likes Mom more than snacks!”

“Gasp!”

“Wow!”

“Crazy!”

I heard groans from all around.

Glancing back, I saw one of the staff clutching their chest.

“Wow, my heart really hurts!”

“I feel like I’ve been exorcised by purity! That was so sacred!”

“It’s like reality TV! Ms. Ma Soo-jung would be jealous!”

What’s with these reactions?

‘They’re really overdoing it.’

Well, a good thing is a good thing.

The director took a deep breath.

“Kongja. I’m not someone who gives an instant okay.”

I see.

“But this can’t not be okay. Change into your costume and let’s keep going, alright?”

“Yes!”

A staff member immediately picked me up.

As President Seo followed, he spoke.

“Director, is that true?”

“Yes. It’s true. I don’t usually push for this, but still, do a few more takes.”

President Seo scratched his chin and said.

“Our Kongja seems to have won over the picky director.”

Is that really necessary?

“But still, the shoot just now was amazing. I thought there were jewels in his eyes.”

“They were sparkling. Kongja!”

“Yes!”

“Well done! Oh, our treasure!”

Well, compliments are always nice to hear. I swung my legs and smiled brightly.

“By the way, the next costume is that one, right?”

“Yes, the rabbit one.”

Huh?

“Why a rabbit?”

“Maybe it’s because the concept is fairy tales.”

But still, a rabbit?

“It’s a concept that suits only the young.”

Actually, this face might suit it.

“Honestly, I thought the concept was a bit tricky, but with him, I think it could work.”

“You think so too, Director?”

“Yeah. We can’t have our prince falling asleep, so let’s hurry. Set up the background panel quickly.”

“Yes!”

The staff moved quickly. President Seo carried me to the dressing room.

“Prince delivery.”

President Seo joked, and I heard the costume team laugh.

“Thank you for the delivery. Prince, let’s put this on. Lift your arms!”

I raised my arms high.

The prince clothes were taken off, and a simpler hoodie was put on me.

“Oh, I thought it would be a furry rabbit costume…”

It was just a hoodie with rabbit ears attached.

“I don’t know much about this kind of stuff.”

But it did look quite cute.

Above all, it was comfortable to wear.

“It feels like casual wear.”

The costume team fixed my rabbit ears and sighed.

“Oh my, this is crazy.”

“I want to take a picture. How does it suit him so well?”

Smartphone flashes went off.

I smiled brightly as a fan service.

“Oh, how cute!”

Then subtitles appeared on the screen.

[The staff, moved by your cuteness, is delighted.]

[Love and Peace Coin increases by 100.]

They were really touched.

Thank you for the coins.

“If it increases coins, I’ll do anything.”

I bowed my head slightly and said.

“Thank you!”

The costume team squealed softly.

“Oh, I’m going to faint.”

“No, we need to work, senior.”

“I’m trying to stay sane to work. Earn like a dog, spend like a dog! But really, what will he become when he grows up? I’m jealous of Soo-jung. She gets to see this cuteness every day.”

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