An Actor Who Has Lived For 10,000 Years [EN]: Chapter 216

216. #39 – Memories with Her (1)

A hotel in the heart of LA.

A plush mattress.

And on it, a pure white duvet snugly wrapped around Song Yoona.

“Haa… Slept well.”

Song Yoona groped for her phone.

She turned off the alarm just before it rang and sprang out of bed.

“The weather’s great today, and finally… I’m going!”

♪♬-.

Hmming a tune, she seemed happier than she had been any other day this past week in LA.

The fact that she woke up excited before the alarm even rang.

And that she was humming and moving around as soon as she opened her eyes explained her happiness.

Song Yoona sat in front of the vanity, smiling brightly as she looked at her face.

“My skin condition is good today. I’m glad I put on a face pack and applied plenty of cream before going to bed yesterday.”

Toc toc-.

She gently tapped her skin, her lips curving up with satisfaction.

She started putting on makeup while humming.

The phone video she turned on to relieve the boredom in between.

The video was a sitcom featuring Jin Heeseong.

Song Yoona glanced at the sitcom even while applying eye makeup.

“Well, I’ve been watching it since Korea. I have to watch that episode to the end.”

She emphasized that she was watching the sitcom, not Jin Heeseong.

“Besides, this is Hollywood. If I want to listen to English, I need to warm up my ears in advance….”

While doing her makeup, she soon focused on the sitcom.

Suddenly checking the time, she shook her head vigorously and exclaimed.

“Ah, I have to do my makeup quickly. I’m busy, busy.”

Song Yoona hurriedly closed the phone screen.

She swallowed hard and said.

“The reason I’m putting so much effort into my makeup today is not to meet Jin Heeseong, but!”

Looking at her face in the mirror, she concentrated all her attention on applying mascara while muttering.

“To see Bruno in person… No, not just actors. I have to look prettier.”

Song Yoona smiled and continued her makeup.

***

“Hyung [older brother or close male friend], here’s the hotel address.”

As soon as I got in the car, I showed the address to Manager Kim.

He typed the address I gave him into the navigation system and said.

“Yeah, it’s not too far from here. But what’s Yoona doing in LA?”

At Manager Kim’s words, I shrugged.

“I don’t know. I guess she just came to visit and wanted to see the Hollywood scene while she was here.”

“I didn’t think you and Yoona were close enough to meet even in Hollywood.”

At his words, I chuckled.

“That’s right.”

Then, leaning back in my seat, I continued.

“But I told her in Korea last time, to come to LA sometime. I said I’d show her around Hollywood.”

Manager Kim pouted and said.

“It’s really unexpected. Still, for Yoona to come to see Hollywood… She never watched other actors’ performances in Korea.”

“That’s true.”

“Yeah, I’ve only ever seen her get in the car right after her filming is done. It’s amazing that she’s coming to see other people’s performances and tour other people’s sets.”

I nodded in agreement.

“But Yoona is a real fan of Bruno.”

Only then did Manager Kim open his mouth and nod.

“Ah… So that’s why she came all the way here?”

“I guess so. She came to LA and took the chance.”

“Well, if I were a fan of a Hollywood actor and had the chance to see them like this, I would definitely come.”

As soon as Manager Kim finished speaking, he shook his head and opened his mouth again.

“No. But it’s still amazing because it’s Yoona. She’s definitely not that kind of person.”

I laughed at Manager Kim’s attitude as he thought of Song Yoona.

“She must be a huge fan of Bruno.”

At my words, Manager Kim tilted his head and replied.

“Anyway, Yoona is just unpredictable.”

After a moment of silence.

The car soon arrived at the hotel where Song Yoona was staying.

And there she was, walking out of the lobby.

I opened the window and waved to her.

“Yoona, over here!”

At my call, she approached me with a startled look.

“It’s been a while.”

At my greeting, Song Yoona got into the car.

Manager Kim and I exchanged brief greetings and immediately set off for the set.

Song Yoona bit her lip and said to me.

“But you told me to come, why didn’t you contact me?”

At her words, I gave an awkward smile.

“Ah, well… I’ve been busy trying to adjust since I got here.”

“Well… I came to LA on business anyway.”

I turned to look at her and asked.

“But Yoona, what brings you to LA?”

At my words, she quickly turned her gaze to the window.

“Just a break. I have a long time until the next shoot, so I came to refresh myself.”

“Oh, LA is great.”

As soon as I finished speaking, Song Yoona quickly looked at me and said.

“I’ve wanted to come to LA alone for a vacation since last year. I would have come to LA even if Jin Heeseong wasn’t here.”

Her words poured out like a machine gun.

I nodded slowly at her answer.

“Ah, I thought you chose LA because I told you to come.”

Then Song Yoona raised one corner of her mouth and waved her hand in the air.

“Would I have come to see Heeseong?”

“Haha, I’m just kidding.”

She pouted and crossed her arms.

She glanced at me sideways and said.

“By the way, is Bruno coming to the set today?”

“I don’t know. I’ll have to go and see.”

At my words, she sighed, looking very disappointed.

“…It can’t be helped if he’s not there. But is Heeseong close to Bruno?”

“I’m….”

She cut me off before I could finish speaking.

“No. There’s no way you’re close to Bruno.”

“Why do you think we’re not close? Then I don’t have to introduce you to Bruno later?”

At my words, she glared at me and replied curtly.

“Ah, that’s not what I meant…!”

I smiled at her expression.

“Let’s go to the set first and then go say hello together.”

“Yeah, whatever.”

Several tens of minutes later.

The car arrived at the set.

I opened my mouth to Song Yoona, who was getting out of the car.

“Here we are. This is the filming set, and this is the trailer….”

“Wow….”

Before she could even hear my words, Song Yoona looked at the set and exclaimed with her mouth wide open.

Then, with a flushed face, she said to me.

“The scale of Hollywood is even more amazing than I thought!”

At her words, I nodded vigorously.

“Right? And the trailer here is amazing.”

I began to explain to her the feeling I had when I first came here.

“This side is the dining area, and over there….”

Song Yoona, who was always cold, was like a different person.

Like a child on a field trip, she listened to me with more interest than anyone else, her mouth wide open.

“Wow! It’s no joke.”

“And I’ll show you something even more amazing. The inside of the trailer is exactly like what you see in movies.”

I took her to my trailer.

Song Yoona gasped as soon as she opened the door and stepped inside.

“Heol [Korean slang for ‘wow’ or ‘unbelievable’]… Does every actor have this?”

“Not all actors are provided with it. Only the main and supporting actors, and some actors.”

She blinked and looked at me.

“But they gave this to Heeseong too?”

At Song Yoona’s words, I shrugged my shoulders.

“Of course. I’m still a pretty significant supporting actor in this work, you know? Haha.”

At my words, she pouted and raised her eyebrows.

“Well, let’s just say.”

I clapped my hands and said to her.

“Then shall we go see Bruno now?”

“What, is Bruno here today?”

At her words, I raised the corners of my lips and replied.

“Of course.”

“But why did you say you didn’t know earlier?”

“You said you were a fan of Bruno, Yoona. So I checked in advance.”

“…Daebak [Korean slang for ‘amazing’ or ‘jackpot’].”

A naive look on Song Yoona’s face that I had never seen before.

I smiled at the sight.

“I was just kidding. Let’s go say hello before filming starts. I’ll introduce you.”

She nodded blankly.

“Yes.”

Knock knock.

“Come in.”

Bruno’s voice leaked out of the trailer.

I carefully opened Bruno’s trailer door with Song Yoona.

“Heeseong, you’re here?”

He reached out and greeted me.

I shook hands with him and said.

“Yes, this is the fellow actor I told you about last time. She’s more famous than me in Korea.”

“Oh, someone more famous than Heeseong.”

Bruno smiled and looked at Song Yoona.

She was blushing and shyly looking at Bruno, hiding behind me.

“This is actress Song Yoona.”

“H-Hello. I’m Song Yoona.”

Song Yoona greeted Bruno in a trembling voice.

I quickly rolled my eyes at her unfamiliar appearance.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Bruno.”

Song Yoona approached him and said to Bruno.

“I’m a fan of Bruno. I’m so honored to meet you like this.”

It wasn’t fluent English.

But I could feel that she was speaking with sincerity in her voice.

“Oh, thank you. I’m honored that a famous actress from Korea is my fan.”

Song Yoona smiled and looked at me.

Then she said to me in a small voice.

“I’ve seen all of Bruno’s movies, and the movie that came out last year….”

She told me what she wanted to say to Bruno, as if asking me to translate.

I conveyed her story to Bruno, and the three of us continued our conversation.

“Ah, and if it’s not too much to ask, can I ask you to take a picture too?”

“Okay.”

I turned to look at Bruno and asked.

“Bruno, can you take a picture with Yoona?”

“Of course!”

Song Yoona, who understood our conversation, put aside her nervousness.

She handed me her cell phone with a bright smile.

“Here. Take it with this.”

“I will.”

She smiled brightly and took a picture.

We spent a lot of time talking with Bruno like that.

Then we came out of the trailer to film.

Song Yoona blinked at me.

“When you’re filming, can I stay in that trailer from earlier?”

“Yes, feel free to stay there.”

“Ah….”

She had a look on her face that she wanted to say something.

I tilted my head and asked her.

“Why, is the trailer uncomfortable?”

“No, that’s not it… I was wondering if I could watch the filming.”

She never watched other people’s filming.

I widened my eyes and asked back.

“You want to see the filming?”

“Yes, would that be okay?”

“No. You can watch. I asked the director for permission just in case, but I thought you wouldn’t want to watch.”

She clasped her hands together and smiled brightly.

“Oh, then I want to go and see it too!”

***

A crowded filming set.

Before the camera rolled, Director Jeffrey was directing Jin Heeseong and Liam.

“Then I think Heeseong can approach Liam in this part.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Good. Let’s start filming right away.”

Liam looked at Jin Heeseong and said with a smile.

“Just do whatever is comfortable for Heeseong. I’ll stay here as is.”

“I will.”

He patted Jin Heeseong on the shoulder and said.

Jin Heeseong looked at Liam, smiled, and nodded.

Song Yoona raised her eyebrows as she watched them from afar.

“Wow, Liam is a very famous actor. Is Heeseong close to Liam too?”

Director Jeffrey returned to his seat, checked the quiet set, and shouted.

“Ready, action!”

Soon, Jin Heeseong and Liam exchanged glances and quickly immersed themselves in their roles.

Everyone held their breath and looked at Jin Heeseong, overwhelmed by his acting skills.

‘What… Jin Heeseong, he’s really good at acting in English too?’

Song Yoona nodded repeatedly at Jin Heeseong’s acting.

“Cut, okay!”

Soon, the okay sign fell.

Jin Heeseong bowed his head and approached Song Yoona.

At the same time, Liam approached her and opened his mouth.

“You’re Yoona, right?”

“Ah, yes. How did you….”

“I heard you’re Heeseong’s acquaintance. If you need anything while Heeseong is filming today, feel free to tell me.”

At his words, Jin Heeseong looked at Liam in surprise.

Liam raised his eyebrows and nudged Jin Heeseong on the shoulder.

“I want to make a good impression on Heeseong. Haha.”

A few days ago.

After Liam apologized to Jin Heeseong and their relationship was restored.

He seemed to be full of wanting to repay Jin Heeseong in any way he could.

Song Yoona was watching Jin Heeseong, unable to take her eyes off him, as Liam, who was famous in Hollywood, was being kind to Jin Heeseong.

‘Jin Heeseong… Today, he seems like… well, a decent person….’