Chapter 8.1 : Beyond the screen

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Before Dan Hwa attempted something to fill the drama director's question, soon arrived their Team leader breaking the tension.

Director Nam : Director Gyul, so sorry to cause you the inconvenience. I was looking at the work.

Being occupied with the Jeju-Du musical, it was the first meet both the directors were having for this project. The team leader eyed the two designers a greeting and went along with the female director as they talked further.

Director Gyul : Oh, it's so good. It lessened my first shoot day stress. Designer Baek did a very phenomenal job.

Director Nam : (-grins lightly-) Ye, I could trust her blindly with it. She is really gifted.

Quietly standing Mr.Lee smiled, listening to their eulogy and flawlessly heaping praises on Dan Hwa. He proudly drew his attention back to her beside him. Only to find her at a far end of the set, making sure every little corner had a perfect finish.

If this diligence didn't deserve the compliments, then what did-commented Mr.Lee quietly. And walked towards the set, lending her another pair of eyes to the scrutiny.

There, in blinks, she noticed a side peeling off. She frowned looking at it closer and remarked to herself, fairly audible to Designer Lee.

Dan Hwa : This is what cheap material does.

Mr.Lee grabbed the adhesive from a EHS team bag lying around the corner. And went to rectify the minor issue.

Mr.Lee : It's all right. This wouldn't appear in the camera.

They lathered the sheet with their palms in synchrony, to produce the little heat needed for the adhesive-to bind the pieces together.

Later, having the rookie designer on checking the same issue-the two seniors- ran an exam over the concert stage that the next sequence was to be shot on. Together, with the backstage and concert scenes, would make up the first quarter hour of the episode.

After a long and tight shoot schedule, the day was finally called. There were a few scenes that couldn't be run on schedule, but delayed to the next day. It was a little expected, considering the shots being really strenuous. And the director was loose about it too. She was very compassionate and acknowledged the hard word everyone paid in.

Dan Hwa and Lee Jun, now having their casual modes on, were walking with a gap of six steps. The male was hesitant and the female was extremely tired.

But, the former mustered up the courage and paced up to match her steps.

Mr.Lee : Look, Dan Hwa. I am sorry about morning. I was too worked up that I-

Dan Hwa : It's okay.

She responded with an exhausted voice and continued to walk ahead.

Mr.Lee : Can I drop you? It was for me, that you couldn't bring your car. Please let me drive you home.

Dan Hwa : Okay.

Unlike how she would hand her bags to the person she is walking with when tired, Dan Hwa headed towards the parking with all her stuff. Mr.Lee caught on that little detail and didn't try to force it on her. He knew she was upset, and he wanted to respect it.

He quietly marched ahead with her, as long as she agreed to drive back together.

Settling inside the car, Mr.Lee tried to ask for a better apology. One that could be accepted, without a fail. But, before he even made a sound, Dan Hwa spoke up.

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