PAP Chapter 7

After spending some time staring at the ceiling, Yoohyun sat up and leaned back against the sofa. He was bored from doing nothing after being so busy. Originally, he had a commercial shoot scheduled for today. Due to a problem with the props, the schedule was pushed back, resulting in an unwelcome break.

Yoohyun tapped his fingers idly on the sofa and reached for a stack of papers. Without a moment’s hesitation, the nearest proposal was pulled into his long grasp. The proposal Yoohyun snatched had a neat logo in the center along with the title <Hit the Road> prominently displayed.

“I’ll have to coordinate the filming schedule well…….”

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Yoohyun muttered to himself, recalling the explanation he’d heard from his manager. It was a schedule that only someone with ample free time could handle, as it required a considerable time commitment. Yoohyun, who invested even his resting hours into work, naturally didn’t waste any time. Although his next project hadn’t been finalized, he was considering works that fit his criteria.

When his manager, Woojun, first mentioned the program, Yoohyun nodded without even listening. He readily agreed, but Woojun, knowing Yoohyun’s taciturn nature, expressed his reservations. His biggest concern was whether Yoohyun, who disliked socializing, could endure filming that relied solely on the relationships between the cast members.

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‘It’s still filming, regardless of the genre. What’s so difficult about it?’

‘I’m worried you won’t adapt. This is different from a shoot that takes a day at most……. You have to be together constantly, you know?’

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‘It’s okay. I can do it.’

One of Yoohyun’s strengths was his strict separation of work and personal life. Even though the genres were different, in the grand scheme of things, this too was a form of acting. During drama or film shoots, he became family with complete strangers, and sometimes even lifelong friends with people he’d just met. Since he had experience, it wouldn’t be difficult if he just continued as he always had.

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He wasn’t particularly concerned, but he still wanted to know who the other participants were for peace of mind. Even if he didn’t know them well, having met them before would be helpful. Come to think of it, he had only agreed to film but hadn’t asked anything about the shoot itself. Woojun’s voice faintly echoed in his mind, telling him to ask anything he was curious about.

Yoohyun, fiddling with the proposal, reached for his phone. Just as he was about to dial the number that dominated his call history, a monotonous ringtone sounded, and the phone vibrated.

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[Noona¹] 

Yoohyun, having read the simple contact name, pressed the call button without hesitation. He often spoke with his sister even without any particular reason, so there was no awkwardness in his action. However, since calls usually came late at night, a call at this hour was quite rare.

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“Yes, noona.”

Yoohyun’s voice, addressing his older sister, was unusually affectionate. His usually husky, sleep-deprived voice softened as if it had never been otherwise. The honeyed voice that earned him compliments about melting ears in movie theaters returned to its normal state in just half a day.

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While generally indifferent to others, Yoohyun’s attitude changed significantly when interacting with those within his self-defined circle. Especially towards his family, his closest relationships, the difference was stark. For that reason, his gentle tone, almost to the point of being sweet, carried a subtle hint of childishness. It was a speech pattern naturally learned since he began learning how to speak, so Yoohyun himself wasn’t aware of it. 

Yoohyun, who was six years younger than his sister, held an incongruous position as the family’s darling.

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-Hyun-ah, are you home? I heard you had the day off.

Her voice, dripping with affection, sounded genuinely kind. Yoohyun’s older sister, Sujin, always addressed him using the last syllable of his name as a term of endearment. While it could be perceived as embarrassing, there was no such awkwardness between the close siblings.

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“Who told you that?”

-Your manager. I asked him to let me know when you had a day off, and he called, so I wondered what was up.

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Due to his constant filming schedule, Yoohyun was often out of reach. In such cases, Sujin would occasionally hear about Yoohyun from his manager. It wasn’t unfamiliar, so Yoohyun didn’t react much. He just assumed it was a usual casual check-up call, but the fact that she was asking about his day off meant she had a specific purpose.

“Are you at your studio?”

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-No. I have a shoot today. I’m taking a short break, and then I have two more shots before lunch.

“…….”

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-So, I called to see if we could have lunch together. I want to see your face too. You haven’t had a proper meal because you’ve been so busy filming.

As expected, there was a reason behind the call. He wanted to lie in bed and rest, but he wouldn’t be able to sleep anyway, and it would only lead to frustration. It was better to spend some time outside, even if just briefly. Yoohyun sat up without further thought.

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“Send me the location. I’ll get dressed and be there on time. I’ll wait in the car, so just give me a call when you’re done.”

-Won’t that be uncomfortable? It must be boring waiting in the car all the time.

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“It’s just for a short while. It’s fine.”

Yoohyun headed to the bathroom while continuing his conversation with Sujin. He planned to wash his face with cold water to wake himself up and then change his clothes. Since there were two shots left, he wasn’t in a particular hurry.

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Yoohyun switched the phone to speaker mode and turned on the water leisurely. Sujin’s voice, which had been quiet as if she was contemplating something, came from the other end of the line.

-Don’t wait in the car. Come inside when you arrive. I’ll tell them beforehand.

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“What if I’m a disturbance?”

-You’re not going to make a fuss, so it’s fine. I’ll have a chair ready inside, so come in quietly and sit down.

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“Okay.”

Yoohyun answered obediently and cupped water in his hands, splashing it on his face. As the cold sensation touched his cheeks, his drowsy mind gradually cleared. He liked the cool feeling on his skin so much that he submerged his face in the cupped water.

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……what?

“What is it?”

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Yoohyun, who hadn’t heard Sujin’s words because he was splashing water, asked again as he turned off the running water. Frowning, his complexion paler after washing, he brought the phone to his ear.

-I asked if you’re curious about who I’m shooting with. You might know them too.

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There was a faint hint of amusement in her voice. She sounded subtly excited, and it felt like she would pester him until he asked. Yoohyun, wiping the dripping water from his chin, asked Sujin out of courtesy.

“Who is it?”

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“Han Yiwoon.”

Despite the unusually cheerful tone in his sister’s voice, Yoohyun busily patted his face dry with an expression devoid of any interest.

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-We shot together once before, and he was very polite and considerate. He seemed very genuine too.

“…….”

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-You know how people say some celebrities get arrogant after gaining popularity? And there are actually quite a few who act rudely.

“…….”

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-I usually avoid working with someone again if I don’t like them after one shoot, but I wanted to work with him again because we got along well and he’s nice. I mentioned him once before, right?

Did she? 

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Yoohyun glossed over Sujin’s question with silence. When Sujin was happy or excited about something, she always made sure to share it with Yoohyun. She must have mentioned Yiwoon to him at some point, but whether he’d listened with one ear and let it out the other, he couldn’t recall.

Seeing Yoohyun’s lack of response, Sujin sensed that he didn’t remember. She could picture him rubbing his thigh with his fingers, pretending to be preoccupied, even without seeing him. It was one of Yoohyun’s habits when he felt awkward.

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-Since you don’t remember, I guess you don’t know him personally.

“I don’t have much connection to him.”

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Sujin, aware of her younger brother’s limited social circle, accepted his answer without further questions. He spent so much time alone that she sometimes worried about him. Fearing he might feel lonely, she contacted him more often and took the initiative in organizing family gatherings. She hadn’t heard of him socializing with anyone privately, so she was worried he might end up working his whole life and dying alone.

-If you knew him, I was going to suggest having a lunch together. I told him we should grab a meal sometime. Since we have some time left with only a few shots remaining.

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“…….”

-Let’s eat together today. I’ll send you the location, so get ready and come over.

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After the call ended with a gentle reminder to be careful, Yoohyun put down his phone and headed to the dressing room, massaging his stiff neck. He pretended to be listening attentively to their conversation, but in reality, he had been thinking about what to wear. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he even forgot he was going to call Woojun.

Thanks to his prior contemplation, Yoohyun picked out a neatly hung navy hoodie without hesitation. Only after pulling out a thick jumper to layer against the cold did he begin to change.

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After finishing up bu putting on comfortable sneakers, he checked the message Sujin had sent. The studio where the shoot was taking place was a place Yoohyun himself visited often, so finding it wouldn’t be a problem.

Before leaving, he grabbed the car keys hanging by the door. The feel of the small piece of metal in his hand was quite unfamiliar. Since Woojun always took care of the driving whenever he had a schedule, he rarely had the chance to drive himself. He was a little excited about driving, something he hadn’t done in a while.

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Should I go for a drive by myself after lunch since the weather is nice? 

Yoohyun swallowed the leisurely thought that suddenly came to mind as he stepped out the door.

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[I’m leaving now. I’ll take my time.]

After informing Sujin, Yoohyun got in his car. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d washed it, but it seemed clean since it hadn’t been driven. When he first got his license and bought the car, he often drove around by himself, but these days, apart from official schedules, he mostly spent his free time lying around doing nothing.

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His initial nervousness about driving after a long time quickly dissipated. Yoohyun skillfully navigated out of the parking lot and onto the main road. The studio was about a 30-minute walk away. Since it was close and thanks to the clear roads, Yoohyun arrived earlier than expected and climbed the stairs.

Even though the door was open, Yoohyun hesitated for a moment before entering. He carefully opened the door, trying to be as unobtrusive as possible, and the continuous clicking of the shutter could be heard from inside. 

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After exchanging a brief glance with someone who seemed to be waiting for him at Sujin’s request, Yoohyun stepped inside.