chapter 3
On the other side of the screen, Taehyung set her phone down after the conversation with *Bunny_the_Butterfly*. She had finished her shooting for the day, and now, her thoughts were still lingering on the chat she just had. As soon as she set the phone aside, her secretary’s voice broke through her reverie.
park jimin
Taehyung, your shoot is ready.
Taehyung sighed but stood up gracefully, adjusting her outfit as she made her way to the set. The scene she was about to shoot was emotionally charged. She was playing the role of the sister who tried to steal the male lead (ML) away from the main character (MC). In this particular scene, the ML chooses the MC over her character, even though her character had been in a relationship with him for five years.
Taehyung walked onto the set, the cameras rolling as she delivered her lines. The scene was intense, her eyes portraying the hurt and frustration of her character as she realized that she wasn’t the one the ML wanted.
The male lead (ML) is standing in front of her, the weight of his decision hanging between them. Her character, the sister, stands with a look of disbelief as she confronts him.
Taehyung voice trembling with frustration
Kim taehyung
You… You’ve made your choice. After everything… after everything we’ve been through, you still choose *her*?!
ML. calmly, though conflicted
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It’s not about choosing one over the other. I’ve made my decision. It’s not easy for me, but… she’s the one I want to be with.
Taehyung was hurt and angry, tears welling up
Kim taehyung
Five years, *five years* we’ve spent together! And you just throw it all away for her?
ML said softly, but firmly
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I can’t deny my feelings anymore. What we had… it’s not the same anymore.
Taehyung trying to hold back tears, voice breaking
Kim taehyung
Five years… you can’t just forget that! How could you leave me? How could you leave *us* behind?
She takes a step back, shaking her head, as if in disbelief. The anger in her voice fades to a quiet sorrow.
Taehyung said in a softer, almost pleading tone
Kim taehyung
Was I never enough? After all these years… was I always just second choice?
ML silently looks at her, regret in his eyes, but still resolute in his decision
Taehyung said with a bitter laugh, turning away slightly
Kim taehyung
Fine. If that’s what you want… go. Be with her. But just know, I gave you everything. And you’ve thrown it all away.
She turns away fully, her voice almost a whisper now.
Kim taehyung
Goodbye, then.
With a single take, Taehyung nailed it, the emotions raw and believable. It was a scene that required precision, and as the director called "cut," she felt a sense of relief.
Afterward, Taehyung walked back to her seat, exhausted but satisfied with her performance. She picked up her phone again, and her fingers automatically opened the Mangatoon app. As she scrolled through her notifications, she found *Bunny_the_Butterfly*'s story once more.
She tapped on *Bunny_the_Butterfly*'s profile, then started reading their conversation again. She smiled at the message exchange, the words warm and comforting. Her eyes lingered on *Bunny_the_Butterfly*'s writing style, the way she expressed herself—there was something so innocent and cute about it.
Taehyung, lost in thought, read the conversation over and over again. Her fingers scrolled back to *Bunny_the_Butterfly*'s story as she kept rereading the chapters. There was something about the way *Bunny_the_Butterfly* wrote that drew her in, made her want to keep reading, to keep knowing more.
Her secretary and best friend, Park Jimin, watched her from the corner of the room.
park jimin
Taehyung, why are you reading that over and over?
Jimin asked with a raised eyebrow, noticing the smile on Taehyung’s face as she did.
Taehyung looked up from her phone and shrugged, trying to keep her emotions hidden.
Kim taehyung
I don’t know, Jimin. I just… I think *Bunny_the_Butterfly*’s writing style is cute.
Kim taehyung
And her chat style… It’s different. I just find it comforting.
Kim taehyung
I think it’s helping me move on from things, you know?
She replied, her voice soft but genuine. There was a sense of peace that came with the exchange, something Taehyung hadn’t realized she needed.
Jimin tilted her head slightly.
park jimin
So, you’ve been reading that one story from Mangatoon over and over?
park jimin
Did you actually open the app like I suggested?
Taehyung’s eyes brightened as she nodded.
Kim taehyung
Yeah, I did. And it’s how I met *Bunny_the_Butterfly*.
Kim taehyung
Well, at least, that’s how we started chatting.
She smiled, feeling the warmth of the conversation they had. It wasn’t just about the story anymore—it was about the connection she felt.
Jimin gave her a teasing smile.
park jimin
Well, that’s interesting. So, are you going to keep chatting with her?
Taehyung hesitated for a second.
Kim taehyung
I don’t know. Maybe I will. She’s just… different. In a good way.
The two of them fell into a comfortable silence for a moment before Jimin nudged her, a playful glint in her eye.
park jimin
Well, whatever happens, don’t forget to keep moving forward, okay? You deserve to stay in the present, not dwell on the past.
Taehyung smiled at her best friend, nodding.
Kim taehyung
I know. And I will. But for now, I’m going to keep reading *Bunny_the_Butterfly*’s story. It feels nice.
With that, Taehyung went back to reading, her heart light, and for the first time in a long while, she felt like she was moving toward something new, something fresh. She didn’t know where it would go, but she was okay with that. Sometimes, it was about taking things one step at a time. And for now, *Bunny_the_Butterfly*’s words were enough
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