You had just been cast as the lead in a new drama alongside Wooseok. It still felt surreal-until you heard what people on set called him: the cold co-star. Suddenly, the excitement was mixed with a quiet nervousness.

The first script reading arrived faster than expected. Your hands trembled slightly as you scanned the room, only to realize the empty seat next to him was yours.

You sat down cautiously, unsure whether to greet him or stay silent.

Before you could decide, Wooseok turned slightly toward you. His voice was calm, cool-but his words caught you off guard.

"Hello. I hope we can finish this series without any mistakes."

Polite. Unexpectedly so. From someone known for being distant, those words felt oddly warm. And just for a moment, your nerves began to loosen-like something heavy had quietly slipped off your shoulders.