Love On Act
Episode 1
Taehyung (Assistant)
*handing over a stack of profiles* Here are the shortlisted actors for the new project, sir.
Taehyung (Assistant)
All of them have impressive resumes.
Jaehyun (ML)
*flipping through the profiles* Hmm. Let’s see.
Jaehyun (ML)
*His eyes scan the pictures and details without much interest.*
Jaehyun (ML)
*frowning slightly* None of them stand out.
Jaehyun (ML)
They all look… generic. No spark.
Taehyung (Assistant)
*hesitant* Sir, there’s one more. It’s at the bottom of the pile.
Taehyung (Assistant)
I almost forgot to include it.
Jaehyun (ML)
*pauses, picks up the last profile* Haesoo?
Jaehyun (ML)
*studies the headshot closely, something shifts in his expression*
Jaehyun (ML)
... interesting.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Shall I arrange a meeting?
Jaehyun (ML)
*without looking up* Yes, immediately.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Right away, sir.
Jaehyun (ML)
*leaning back in his chair, still staring at Haesoo’s photo*
Jaehyun (ML)
Let’s see if you’re as intriguing in person as you look on paper.
Haesoo (MC)
*waking up* ugh... who is it?
Haesoo (MC)
*pick up his phone*
Haesoo (MC)
*answering the phone* Hello?
Taehyung (Assistant)
Good evening, Mr. Haesoo.
Taehyung (Assistant)
This is from JH Entertainment.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Our CEO would like to meet you personally for a potential project.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Are you available tomorrow?
Haesoo (MC)
*surprised* The CEO? I… Yes, I’m available.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Perfect. We’ll send the details. Have a good evening.
Haesoo (MC)
*hanging up, staring at his phone* The CEO himself? What kind of project is this?
End scene 1
To be continue
Episode 2
Haesoo (MC)
*standing in front of a mirror, adjusting his hat and glasses* Alright, no one’s going to recognize me like this.
Haesoo (MC)
*Takes a deep breath* A CEO wants to meet me personally?
Haesoo (MC)
This has to be serious.
Building lobby (JH entertainment)
Haesoo (MC)
*walking in, glancing around nervously* So this is where the big leagues work, huh?
Taehyung (Assistant)
*approaching* Mr. Haesoo, I assume?
Haesoo (MC)
*nodding* Yes, that’s me.
Taehyung (Assistant)
Please, follow me. *gestures towards the elevator*
Haesoo (MC)
*stepping into the elevator* So… why am I here?
Haesoo (MC)
And what exactly is this project about?
Taehyung (Assistant)
*pressing the button for the top floor, smiling slightly*
Taehyung (Assistant)
You’ll find out soon enough when we get there.
Haesoo (MC)
*frowning, crossing his arms* That’s vague.
The elevator doors open to reveal a sleek, modern office. Taehyung steps out first, holding the door open for Haesoo.
Taehyung (Assistant)
*motioning inside* After you.
Haesoo (MC)
*walking in, eyes scanning the luxurious office before landing on Jaehyun*
Jaehyun (ML)
*standing up from his desk, extending a hand* Haesoo.
Jaehyun (ML)
It’s good to meet you. I’m Jaehyun, CEO of JH Entertainment.
Haesoo (MC)
*shaking his hand hesitantly* Uh.. nice to meet you too.
Taehyung (Assistant)
*standing to the side* I’ll let you two talk.
Jaehyun (ML)
*sitting back down, motioning for Haesoo to do the same* I’ll get straight to the point.
Jaehyun (ML)
I need you to pretend to be my partner.
Haesoo (MC)
*blinking in shock* Excuse me? What?!
Jaehyun (ML)
*smirking slightly* You heard me. Pretend to be my partner.
Haesoo (MC)
*laughing awkwardly* You know I’m male, right?
Haesoo (MC)
I can’t exactly play the role of a girlfriend.
Jaehyun (ML)
*leaning back, still smirking* You’re an actor, aren’t you?
Jaehyun (ML)
You can dress the part.
Haesoo (MC)
*staring in disbelief* This… this is insane!
Jaehyun (ML)
*calmly* Insane or not, it’s a job.
Jaehyun (ML)
And one that could change your career. What do you say?
Episode 3
Haesoo (MC)
*sighing, running a hand through his hair* If I agree to this… you’ll pay me, right?
Jaehyun (ML)
*leaning forward, locking eyes with Haesoo* Of course.
Jaehyun (ML)
And if your acting is convincing enough, I’ll double the payment.
Haesoo (MC)
*raising an eyebrow* Double? You’re serious?
Jaehyun (ML)
*grinning* I never make empty promises.
Haesoo (MC)
*pausing, thinking for a moment, then nodding* Fine.
Haesoo (MC)
I’ll do it. When does this start?
Jaehyun (ML)
*his grin widening* Tonight. Midnight, to be exact.
Haesoo (MC)
*startled* Midnight?! That’s barely enough time to prepare
Jaehyun (ML)
*leaning back, amused* You’re an actor.
Jaehyun (ML)
Isn’t improvisation part of the job?
Haesoo (MC)
*sighing, pinching the bridge of his nose* What’s the occasion?
Jaehyun (ML)
My brother’s party. He invited me, and I told him I’d be bringing someone special.
Jaehyun (ML)
That’s where you come in.
Haesoo (MC)
*frowning* And I have to dress… like a girl?
Jaehyun (ML)
*nodding* Exactly. If anyone can pull this off, it’s you.
Haesoo (MC)
*muttering under his breath* This is ridiculous…
Jaehyun (ML)
*extending his hand* So, do we have a deal?
Haesoo (MC)
*looking at Jaehyun’s hand, then shaking it reluctantly* Deal.
Jaehyun (ML)
*standing up, smirking* Good.
Jaehyun (ML)
Taehyung will handle your styling and make sure you’re ready by tonight.
Haesoo (MC)
*standing as well, crossing his arms* You’d better keep your promise about that payment.
Jaehyun (ML)
*chuckling* Don’t worry, Haesoo. You’ll get exactly what you deserve… and more.
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