In This Life, I Will Die As An Actress, Not As A Villainess [EN]: Chapter 105

What is going on…?

Not just me, but both the mentor and mentees were in shock.

When the MC asked about her current feelings, Hwang Yu-sun controlled her mindset and said,

“It’s the first mission. Our team members worked hard. Now that we’ve warmed up, let’s run [do well] from the next mission.”

And lastly, Team 300 only shined in a very small, predetermined area.

Go Sun-ho, who was in charge of the team’s visual center.

Go Sun-ho’s acting felt like a trainee who had practiced a lot, but his appearance covered up the shortcomings.

However, while Do Chang-hyun of Hwang Yu-sun’s team solidified teamwork with his acting skills, Go Sun-ho’s beauty could not lead to teamwork.

The remaining members of 300 were all at the level of extras.

One member from a band and the other two members from idol trainees.

They had the basics, but their skills were still lacking, and they were colorless aspiring actors with no individuality.

‘How should I find the balance?’

If I were the mentor, how would I have overcome this difficulty?

I frowned, becoming serious all by myself.

At that time, Ha Sung-jun picked up the microphone for the review.

“I’m sorry to give this evaluation, but rather than an improvisation… it feels like a student who has solved a lot of practice problems so that they can mechanically solve any type of problem.”

Ha Sung-jun made a perfect analogy.

While all the judges agreed with his words, Park Eun-gi was trying to maintain a poker face calmly.

‘I will announce the scores! Eom Dan-bi 78 points, Go Sun-ho 75 points, Jang Hee-yeon 84 points, Kwak Sung-hyuk 73 points! The audience scores are Eom Dan-bi 80 points, Go Sun-ho 85 points, Jang Hee-yeon 73 points, Kwak Sung-hyuk 70 points!’

The scores were all as expected.

There was no one who deserved a high score, and no complete beginner who deserved a low score.

However, what was noteworthy was that Go Sun-ho, who was ranked 3rd in total score, had the highest viewer score.

It was the opposite result from Do Chang-hyun.

I felt a little bitter inside, but there was nothing I could do.

In this industry, appearance is also part of skill.

The remaining band member was 9th, and the two idol trainees were ranked 14th and 15th respectively.

After all the missions were over.

The MC announced the rankings of each team.

“1st place, Sky Land Star Land!! 2nd place is La Dolce Vita! 3rd place is The Glory, 4th place is 300!”

I smiled slightly as I listened to the ranking announcement.

So, our team took 2nd place.

Not bad?

It’s good because it’s not a result to be happy or sad about.

It also feels like a refreshing start.

However, Park Eun-gi’s expression hardened noticeably.

This was because, although the team was ranked 3rd overall, they were practically competing with Hwang Yu-sun’s team.

If he makes such an obvious face, wouldn’t the mentors be conscious of it….

However, it was not the time to worry about others.

Suddenly, the MC’s unexpected question attack flew towards me.

“Sena, you lost first place in both the team and individual competitions by a narrow margin. What do you think about that?”

“……”

Uh?

The word ‘lost’ instantly struck my mind.

The 2nd place, which was a refreshing start for me, was being portrayed to others as if we had lost 1st place.

I shouldn’t be surprised by the survival shows that are always edited sensationally, but I didn’t feel good.

It was a small request from the MC who wanted a word to ignite the fighting spirit, targeting Ha Sung-jun’s team for the sake of viewership….

“We took 2nd place; we didn’t lose it. Our motto is to have fun. We plan to have more fun and excitement in the next mission.”

I didn’t want to play along with the obvious intention.

The MC was a little embarrassed but quickly erased that expression with a smile.

“So, is it a quietly strong team! Yes, then let’s continue with the individual ranking announcement.”

* * *

[Han Sena’s latest update. Trying to transform into a softer image!]

[‘Be Actors’ Han Sena, usually a tough actress… a weak mentor in the audition?]

-The epitome of a human with max-level evasion skills.

-She doesn’t want to be edited badly. She’s smart.

-Why did she even come to the audition program if she’s only going to be peaceful like that? Do you think the other mentors are being mean because they’re bad people?

-She doesn’t even care about her seniors’ feelings lol [laugh out loud]

-As expected, the one who used to devour this country is still here~

“You’ve seen all the comments, right?”

At a one-on-one meeting with PD [Production Director] Lee Sang-man.

The PD slid the laptop monitor with the article’s comment section open back towards me.

The ripple effect of my answer, which avoided the MC’s intention, was beyond imagination.

To the point of being embarrassing.

The PD said with a stiff face.

“Sena, you are also an actress in this program. There are roles for the cast members of entertainment shows.”

“……”

“I told you before we started filming. There is a role I wanted from you. That is Sena’s role in this work. A confident, unshadowed, and spirited star mentor.”

What should I say in this situation?

“I’m sorry.”

I couldn’t think of any other good words.

The PD’s words were definitely reasonable.

That’s how he’s survived in this tough broadcasting industry with such thorough calculations.

“Please do better next time. It’s hard to make it fun with just editing. Entertainment shows are also character plays.”

After hearing those words, I thought.

I hated the fact that it was a predetermined role that I couldn’t touch, but it’s happening again here.

I became disturbed.

* * *

In the conference room where Han Sena left.

PD Lee Sang-man sat down with his team members and talked.

The PD was sitting with a slightly different expression and posture than when he was with Han Sena, spinning a pen around.

One of the young writers raised her hand and asked in a clear voice.

“Are you worried about Han Sena?”

Then the PD stopped spinning the pen and shook his head.

“Why would I worry about something like that? It’s not even a concern.”

“Oh… really?”

The writer blinked her eyes at the unexpected words.

Another writer sitting next to her nonchalantly sipped her coffee.

“Well, it would be fun to see Han Sena, who had been on a high-flying streak, suddenly crash.”

The PD started spinning the pen again.

“Ah….”

The young writer nodded as if she finally understood and asked again.

“Then wouldn’t that affect Han Sena’s image as an actress?”

Then the PD put down the pen and stretched out as if he was tired.

“She has to take responsibility for that.”

Other writers got up from their seats with faces that showed they didn’t care about that.

“Meeting adjourned.”

“Let’s go home and sleep.”

The writer also stood up awkwardly, following her seniors.

* * *

Back to training time.

Hiding the stained emotions left from the meeting with the PD, I brightly faced the mentees.

“Congratulations everyone! You all did so well.”

Inside the practice room where the cameras were not yet rolling, the mentees expressed their feelings.

Lee Hyo-seo opened her mouth first.

“I’m saying this because the camera isn’t on… but it’s scary because they’re so openly creating a competitive structure.”

“Right. I also feel like… do we have to go this far? I think the other team’s mentees are also a little uncomfortable.”

“It’s even worse because we’re using the same dorm.”

Min So-hyun and Yoon Ha-neul nodded and added their words.

But Kim Young-i burst into laughter next to them.

“Really? I was burning with the desire to win.”

I tilted my head, looking at Kim Young-i.

It was an unexpected reaction.

More than anything, what was most unexpected was this part.

‘Hyo-seo and Young-i… have different tendencies?’

At that time, the staff came into the practice room with cameras.

As soon as the camera started rolling, the second mission was revealed.

‘Chronicles of Villains!’

“Chronicles of Villains? Are we supposed to play villains?”

Min So-hyun’s eyes widened.

“It’s not an easy mission. The key is what kind of character you have to show.”

Yoon Ha-neul calmly grasped the intention of the questioner.

Meanwhile, Kim Young-i and Lee Hyo-seo’s reactions to the letters on the screen were different this time as well.

“Wow, I wanted to try acting as a villain once. The company never let us do it.”

“That’s because it doesn’t suit us. What should we do?”

Perhaps it was thanks to the confidence Kim Young-i gained from the last round.

Unlike Lee Hyo-seo, who was embarrassed, Kim Young-i was already burning with the will to challenge villainous acting.

Watching the two people with their crossed joys and sorrows, I smiled inwardly.

Kim Young-i and Lee Hyo-seo had good chemistry because they had been working together for a long time, but their acting styles were similar.

Everyone knows their chemistry, but no one knows their individual identities.

It was necessary to split the two of them up and imprint them on people individually.

If we can show the different charms of the two in this round where all team members have to play villainous characters….

Now might be the chance.

In particular, it can be a powerful weapon for Lee Hyo-seo, who is ranked relatively low among the team members.

Besides, as a villain, I’ve played that role so much in my past life that it’s the mission topic I’m most confident in as a mentor.

What kind of twist of fate is this?

I never thought that my terrible experiences as a villain would be used like this.

* * *

An hour later.

In the participants’ waiting room while Han Sena was away.

“This team seems to have a great relationship?”

Myung Yu-hyun from Ha Sung-jun’s team spoke to Min So-hyun.

Min So-hyun was practicing non-stop with Yoon Ha-neul with the script that Han Sena had given her.

Min So-hyun smiled slightly at Myung Yu-hyun.

“Even though the mentor is young, she has a subtle charisma, and the teamwork is good.”

“Ah, I’m jealous.”

Min So-hyun tilted her head at the envious reaction.

“How is your team?”

Myung Yu-hyun laughed it off at the returning question.

“Well, it’s not bad, but we’re all a bit introverted. It’s still awkward.”

As if to prove this, Ha Sung-jun’s team members were entering the waiting room one by one.

Hwang Yu-sun’s team was also walking around in pairs, and only Park Eun-gi’s team was gathering in groups of four.

However, their expressions were not bright.

Park Eun-gi, who is from an idol background, was emphasizing teamwork and collaboration as the top priority to his mentees.

To the point where it seemed a bit excessive to others.

Thanks to that, the mentees felt more like they were in the military than in a friendly atmosphere.

But one of Hwang Yu-sun’s team members also complained.

“Our team is too… biased.”

Then another mentee from Hwang Yu-sun’s team gestured to be quiet.

Hwang Yu-sun’s team had been cracking in teamwork since the mentor pushed Do Chang-hyun to the forefront.

Watching those scenes, Han Sena’s team members secretly gathered in a corner and talked.

“Our team… seems to have the best atmosphere?”

The other three laughed at Lee Hyo-seo’s words.

“That’s right. I’m glad we got comfortable quickly thanks to the mentor’s training.”

“But isn’t our mentor a bit mysterious?”

Kim Young-i lowered her voice and said.

“Why?”

“No, she doesn’t look like she’s twenty-seven at all. She’s actually two years older than me. How should I say it, her spirit….”

All the team members nodded in agreement to those words.

Then Yoon Ha-neul, who had been listening quietly, smiled shyly and said.

“I think I really met a good mentor.”

“That’s right, the feedback is good too.”

“Then shall we start practicing again?”

Han Sena’s team members shook off their seats and stood up.

I will die as an actress, not a villain, in this life.