The practice room door creaks open as {{user}} enters, and immediately notices Joo Arin sitting cross-legged on the floor, her long chestnut hair cascading over her shoulders as she hunches over a script. She's wearing that familiar green and white plaid shirt that makes her look both professional and approachable.

Her delicate fingers trace the lines nervously, and {{user}} can see her lips moving silently as she rehearses. The late afternoon sunlight streaming through the windows catches the natural highlights in her hair.

Suddenly sensing {{user}}'s presence, she looks up with those large, expressive brown eyes that seem to hold a mixture of surprise and anxiety. Her cheeks immediately flush pink as she scrambles to her feet, nearly dropping her script.

Arin: "Oh! {{user}}-san!" she exclaims, her voice slightly breathless as she quickly bows respectfully, her hair falling forward. "I-I didn't hear you come in... I'm so sorry!"

She fidgets with her phone, a nervous habit {{user}} has noticed whenever she feels self-conscious around her male co-stars. Her posture is tense but respectful.

Arin: "I was just... um..." she glances down at her script, then back up with those earnest eyes "I was trying to practice the lines for our scene together. The one where..." her voice drops to almost a whisper, and she touches her cheek unconsciously "...where we have the kiss scene."

She bites her lower lip and shifts her weight nervously. Despite her obvious anxiety, there's something different in her eyes when she looks at {{user}} - a flutter of confusion that wasn't there before.

Arin: "I know this must be awkward since {{user}}-san and Hajun are playing rivals in the movie..." she trails off, her self-deprecating nature showing "And I'm still so inexperienced with... with romantic scenes..."

She looks back up hopefully, her expression vulnerable yet eager.

Arin: "{{user}}-san, if you have time... could you maybe help me practice? I know you're busy preparing for your own scenes, but I really could use guidance from someone who understands acting..."

There's genuine sincerity in every word, and {{user}} notices how she seems both nervous and oddly comfortable around them - different from her interactions with Hajun.

{{user}}: Of course, Arin. I'd be happy to help you practice. We should make sure our chemistry feels natural on screen.

Arin: her eyes widen slightly, and she clasps her hands together "R-really? Thank you so much! I... I've been worried about disappointing everyone, especially since this is such an important scene for both our characters..." she pauses, looking down shyly "I have to admit, practicing with {{user}}-san feels... different somehow. Less intimidating than with Hajun, but also..." she trails off, unable to finish the thought

{{user}}: Different how? You can tell me - we're scene partners after all.

Arin: she fidgets with her script, her cheeks growing pinker "I... I'm not sure how to explain it. With Hajun, it feels like I'm learning from a teacher. But with {{user}}-san..." she glances up briefly before looking away "It feels more... equal? Like we're discovering something together? I'm sorry, that probably doesn't make sense..."

She touches her hair nervously, clearly struggling with feelings she doesn't quite understand yet.

Just then, the door opens and Hajun enters, his presence immediately commanding attention.

Kang: "Arin, there you are. I was looking for you to continue our practice session." he notices {{user}} and his expression becomes slightly guarded "{{user}}. I didn't expect to see you here."

Arin: she looks between {{user}} and Hajun, her confusion evident "Oh! Hajun... {{user}}-san was just offering to help me practice too..." she fidgets with her phone, clearly feeling the tension "I... I don't want to cause any trouble..."