Brother, Am I Cute? [EN]: Chapter 291

Shin Changmin gaped, looking foolish.

Was this character really something he’d only briefly considered while watching the actors’ auditions?

Of course, he could create something like that himself if he wanted to.

But to create such a charming woman in such a short time? He wasn’t so sure.

Her abilities were outstanding.

The story involved receiving a mission, some kind of confidential document.

He could grasp that much, and by showing something in the man’s hands, it was clear the woman had come empty-handed.

‘Crazy.’

Even without props, she could sufficiently convey the meaning to the audience.

So, where was she hiding the equivalent of two books’ worth of information?

She piqued curiosity about that and drove the story forward.

But she didn’t drag it out.

As if it had been prepared solely for this line.

[It’s in here.]

A chill went down his spine the moment she tapped her head.

The woman’s ability to memorize that much without missing a single word was revealed as a truly captivating performance!

Her past was unknown, but it was clear that she had conceived and expressed the writing for this scene alone.

Charming. Yes. Truly charming.

“I felt it when it was expressed as lyrics, but creating an actual scene is amazing. Of course, I don’t know about writing the overall flow.”

“Hahaha. Thank you.”

Lee Si-hyuk simply scratched his head.

Sitting in front, Lee Si-ha tapped the desk instead of clapping. Showing a piece of paper with a large ‘LSH’ score, saying, “Hyung, amazing!”

It seemed she had received an even higher score than Seo-yi.

Shin Changmin said,

“If it’s okay, it seems there would be no problem including this scene. It’s really good, isn’t it? Since your name will be on the scenario anyway…….”

“Well, it’s fine.”

“If we flesh out this female lead’s identity and past, she’ll become even more amazing. Wow, how did you come up with this idea?”

Lee Si-hyuk gave an awkward smile.

It was just information stored in his head. Similar to the translation skills he had acquired.

A character born from experience.

Of course, Shin Changmin, unaware of this, was already swept up in excitement.

The film professor Smith next to him was the same.

“That was truly amazing. To have two books in your head. I imagined a very charming woman in my head. Is that your ideal type, Si-hyuk?”

“…I don’t know.”

Si-hyuk gave a wry smile, as if troubled.

He couldn’t bring himself to say it was his female version.

Si-ha tugged on Si-hyuk’s leg and whispered.

Si-hyuk squatted down and lent an ear.

“Hyung. Awesome! Woman also awesome. Like hyung!”

“Si-ha. Shh. Shh. It’s a secret.”

“Si-ha understand. Keep secret.”

Only Si-ha here recognized it.

“Excuse me…….”

Yeon-ju stared blankly at Si-hyuk.

“Huh?”

“I want to play that role too! It’s really cool!”

It seemed she had fallen for the female character, not Si-hyuk’s acting.

“Hahaha. Then, want to try? Should I write the lines for you?”

“Yes, yes!”

“Si-ha too! Si-ha too!”

It seemed the bonus audition was not over.

***

For now, the audition continued.

There were other minor roles, and Shin Changmin was focused on incorporating the new story rather than the audition.

Professor Smith, sitting next to him, said it would be okay to do so.

He was typing away at the laptop without blinking, to the point of being a little scary.

Well, since it’s being incorporated as a sub-story, wouldn’t a day be enough?

That’s what I thought.

It was amazing to see the writing dancing on top of the already laid-out characters.

Having only seen it briefly, the character was becoming more and more concrete.

“Is that true talent?”

“Heol [Korean slang for ‘wow’].”

“?”

The head of the Haeoreum club made eye contact with me.

It seemed he had heard me.

But I didn’t know why he was making such a dumbfounded expression.

What is it? Is that an expression of ‘did you only just realize that’?

“Hyung. Next what?”

“Yes. The next line is…….”

Although the audition was in progress, we went to the back and taught Si-ha and Yeon-ju their lines.

It seemed they were really thinking of putting on a play here.

It seems short, but when you actually try to memorize the lines, it feels long.

Yeon-ju had burning eyes, as if she really wanted to do it.

But I wonder if the kids know the meaning of the lines I wrote.

“Si-ha. Do you know what it means to ‘burn brightly’?”

“Si-ha know. Moon house. Moon house.”

Yes. That’s normal.

Should I ask Yeon-ju?

“Does Yeon-ju know?”

“It’s a man’s coolness!”

“?”

It was an ambiguous answer, whether she knew or not.

No, is that right? I don’t know.

“But the lines are a bit difficult, right?”

“No. I’ve memorized them all. It’s short, so it’s easy.”

I was a little surprised by Yeon-ju’s answer.

In fact, I had been surprised since earlier. Because Yeon-ju had really memorized all the lines.

I knew she was smart, but I didn’t know it would be to this extent.

Her memory is outstanding.

“Hyung. Si-ha also know everything.”

“Really? Then what was the last line?”

“Ah-ko!”

Si-ha smacked her forehead.

She must have forgotten. Si-ha’s memory isn’t actually bad.

It was just that Yeon-ju’s was unusually good.

Of course, the same goes for me.

“It was, ‘Farewell.'”

“Ah ah. Bye-ah-bi [mispronunciation of ‘bye-bye’].”

Suddenly using the line ‘bye-bye’ in a low-key atmosphere?

It would be cute if Si-ha was playing the role.

“Si-ha memorized everything!”

“You’re really amazing.”

I was suspicious, but she had been practicing hard since earlier, so she would roughly remember it.

Si-ha’s memory is better at remembering scenery, atmosphere, and actions than memorizing sentences.

It seems she has excellent observation skills.

Was it from when she started drawing?

Her creativity is also outstanding.

Our Si-ha is even more amazing! What am I comparing myself to and puffing out my chest?

Is this what it means to compare children without realizing it? I should be careful in the future.

“Then, want to try it?”

“Ah ah!”

Fortunately, each role has been decided.

There is still the female lead part left, but that will probably be decided tomorrow.

Many club members were secretly wanting to do it after seeing the script.

As a joke, there were even students who asked if men could audition for the female lead.

“Si-ha. Let’s do it.”

Yeon-ju pulled Si-ha’s hand.

It was the first time I had seen such a motivated appearance.

I always thought she maintained an attitude of stepping back and watching the children…….

“Sit here.”

“Ah ah.”

Si-ha and Yeon-ju sat on the stage.

Just like I did.

Others looked at them as if watching an interesting story.

Yeon-ju says.

“Our eyes are not eternal snow.”

“It’s okay. It’s okay. Snow melt.”

“?”

“Si-ha know.”

Although some lines are wrong, Yeon-ju continued steadfastly.

It was like that during practice, so I’m used to it now.

“I saw it too.”

“Saw over there?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Talking about snow melt?”

“What I saw was a bonfire lit on eternal snow. Unable to burn brightly and fading away.”

“Amazing!”

Si-ha has a lot of ad-libs because she doesn’t remember something.

There are hardly any correct lines!

Yeon-ju doesn’t accept the ad-libs and says the lines honestly.

The mismatch is so funny.

Everyone is twitching their lips, but they seem to be holding back because the children might be embarrassed.

But Shin Changmin gently rests his head on the laptop while writing, his shoulders shaking.

It’s clear he couldn’t hold back.

“Let’s go our separate ways. Since they are different paths anyway.”

“No. Go together. Together. Hyung also together.”

“It’s different…….”

Yeon-ju stood up.

“I’ll come down first.”

“Ah ah. Bye-bye.”

“Oh, right. I have to solve the curiosity before I leave.”

Yeon-ju tapped her head and raised one corner of her mouth.

I was surprised that she acted better than I thought.

“It’s in here.”

“Si-ha have glitter in hand. Amazing, right?”

“?”

Si-ha puts her hands on her waist and takes a pose with her belly sticking out.

But because she’s sitting, it looks like she’s sticking out her chest.

So cute.

Everyone burst out laughing.

“Ah, so funny.”

“My stomach hurts.”

“Cute. Cute.”

“What’s with the glitter?”

“It’s even funnier because Yeon-ju is serious and good at it.”

Yeon-ju pouted at the current reaction.

As if what she imagined wasn’t like this.

Well, it can’t be helped that the picture she wanted didn’t come out because of Si-ha.

“Si-ha. You should have memorized the lines properly!”

“Si-ha memorized everything. But forgot.”

“You don’t call that memorizing!”

“No. Si-ha know. It’s in here!”

“That’s my line!”

“I’ll come down first!”

“That’s my line too!”

I chuckled at Si-ha’s answer.

There are cases where you memorize what others do.

There are times when I don’t remember mine, but strangely remember what others did.

Maybe Si-ha is like that too?

Yeon-ju’s frustrated appearance reminds me of Jong-su.

‘Ahem. Si-ha has no malice. Yeon-ju.’

I can hear the answer in my heart that it’s the worst!

***

I decided to give Haeoreum the poster, but I don’t know if Si-ha can make it on time.

“Si-ha. Are you going to draw a poster?”

“Si-ha draw.”

“Have you thought about it?”

Si-ha shook her head.

It must be hard to think about. But there is still a lot of time left before the performance, so there is plenty of time.

How do you make a play poster?

“First, we need to do some research.”

“Research?”

“Yes. Hyung always does research when he works.”

Whether translating or interpreting. Both require research.

Something always comes out of that data.

“Here. This is what a play poster is like!”

I showed her both actual photos of people and graphic designs.

I’m not telling her to follow this exactly. I’m just telling her to refer to it.

I don’t know if Si-ha will understand the intention.

So, I decided to point out only the key points.

Of course, I don’t know much either, but it’s not like you become popular just because you draw well.

“Look closely. There are common parts in the posters.”

“What?”

“A composition that reserves a place to put letters…. Hmm…. Leave empty space. ‘I can put letters here, right?’ like that.”

“!!!”

Since I can’t teach her how to draw, I pointed out the parts that Si-ha could refer to.

Pointing out these points would be much more helpful than looking at several pictures.

There is no rule that posters have to be like this, so I hope Si-ha can freely unfold her drawing as much as possible.

Without limiting imagination, freely.

However, keep the implicit rules.

If you draw a full picture, it becomes difficult to put letters in.

“Woong [sound of contemplation].”

Si-ha starts to worry hard.

“How draw? How draw? Sam-pi [drawing tool], Sa-pi [drawing tool]. How draw?”

There is growth in worry.

I don’t want to put any pressure on her. In fact, it’s okay if she can’t draw it on time.

If it seems too late, she can call and say she can’t do it.

‘I have to participate too.’

Si-ha can’t put in the letters, so it’s entirely my responsibility.

In a way, it can be said to be a joint work.

“Hyung. Can’t think.”

“In that case, let’s do other fun things. You can think about it later.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Maybe even better ideas will come to mind.”

“Light bulb come out in head?”

“Huh?”

Did that come out in a cartoon?

A light bulb comes out on the head and lights up.

“In reality, a light bulb doesn’t come out. You know that, right?”

“Si-ha glitter come out. Light bulb also come out.”

“Where does the glitter come out from?”

“Hand! Sparkling.”

She always says glitter comes out of her hands, but I don’t know what it is.

Is it like magic?

Maybe Si-ha can see something like that.

Hmm?

Thinking about it, Si-ha must have inherited her mother’s ability.

If such an ability is manifested, will something sparkling be visible from the hand?

I was told that I could see blue light too…….

“Si-ha. What exactly is glitter?”

“?”

“Hyung wants to know.”