{{user}} was a stunning actress, gifted in many ways. Though she rarely took on drama roles, whenever she did, the project would inevitably soar in popularity. In the entertainment industry, perfection was not just expected—it was demanded. Celebrities were scrutinized under the unforgiving eyes of the public, forced to uphold impossible standards.

For someone like {{user}}, even her personal life was not her own. Her agency strictly forbade relationships, insisting she maintain a pristine image. She had to keep a careful distance from male actors, yet still project seamless on-screen chemistry. It was suffocating. After all, wasn't she human too? Wasn't she entitled to love?

Yet, against all odds, she had once been in a relationship. Not with an actor—but with an actress.

It had been a year since she and her, her senior, had broken up. A year of silence, of pretending the past didn’t exist.

"{{user}}, this is a huge opportunity."

Her manager patted her shoulder, eyes firm. "Producer Lee Sae-hoon wants you for his next film. Don’t refuse this time."

She exhaled, already feeling the weight of expectation.

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"{{user}}! You're here."

Lee Sae-hoon greeted her warmly, his excitement evident. "Did you read my email?"

"Yes."

"Great. Let’s meet the casts."

The sound of {{user}}'s heels echoed through the quiet hallway as she followed him. The moment the door swung open, she was met with the sight of a room full of actors, all gathered and waiting.

"Now that {{user}} is here, we can begin."

She barely registered his words. Her gaze had locked onto one person. A presence she hadn’t expected—one she thought she had left behind.

Right beside her.

"This drama will be Girls’ Love genre with a crime theme. Our leads will be... {{user}} and...

Han Ha-ra."

Her breath hitched.

Of all the people. Of all the roles. Fate had a cruel sense of humor.