Oshi no Ko: The Maestro

Chapter 47: Dramatic Dynamics

In a vast, echoing room, actors gathered, each immersed in reading their written scripts. The rustle of paper and the murmur of rehearsed lines filled the space.

Renjiro strolled through the room, interrupting the focused atmosphere. "I've had enough of this," he declared, a touch of irritation in his voice. "I need a drink."

Frill in the corner, looked up, surprised. "How did you manage to read through the entire script so quickly?" she inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Renjiro smirked, his arrogance evident. "Why waste time on the whole script? I only bother with the parts where the spotlight's on me. The rest is inconsequential."

Frill raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. "Character depth goes beyond your scenes. To bring a character to life, you must delve into every detail, even the subtle nuances of the minor roles," she retorted, emphasizing the importance of a thorough understanding of the script.

Renjiro scoffed, dismissing Frill's advice. "I don't need to delve into every detail. My acting skills are top-notch, and my charisma can cover any mistakes. You should know, Frill, we can get away with a lot with our charm and good looks."

Frill sighed, a hint of feeling offended in her expression. "Renjiro, my success isn't just about a pretty face. It's about honing my skills and putting in hard work. A shallow approach won't sustain a lasting career in this industry."

Renjiro, engrossed in his phone, completely ignored Frill's words. "Whatever, Frill. Are you coming for that drink or not?" he asked nonchalantly.

Frill, frustrated, opened her mouth to respond, but before she could, Director Shin Ito entered the room, diverting everyone's attention. "Greetings, everyone! Let's focus on bringing these characters to life. Renjiro, Frill, your dedication to your roles is crucial," he announced, shifting the atmosphere and temporarily halting their exchange.

Director Shin Ito smiled warmly at the gathered actors. "Thank you all for joining today. Your commitment is commendable, and together, we'll build a masterpiece."

Renjiro, interrupting, addressed Director Shin dismissively, "Old man, I've finished reading my part. Frill and I are heading out for a drink."

Director Shin, concerned, questioned Renjiro, "Are you sure you've read all the scripts?"

Renjiro, nonchalant, replied, "I don't care what you think. I'm ready to go."

A tall boy stood up, towering over Renjiro. "Let him go, Director. Maybe a bit of peace will help us focus better," he suggested.

Renjiro glared at the tall boy, feeling brushed off. "You again?" he muttered under his breath, irritation evident in his tone.

The tall guy, none other than Hiroshi, smirked, looking directly at Renjiro. "Have we met before?" he asked casually, pretending to rack his brain.

After a moment of contemplation, Hiroshi's face lit up with recognition. "Ah, you're the guy who almost fell when you bumped into me the other day," he recalled with a sly grin.

Renjiro scoffed, unimpressed by Hiroshi's memory. "Sure got a full mouth for a nobody," he retorted, dismissing Hiroshi's attempt at conversation.

Hiroshi, maintaining his casual demeanour, replied, "Well, if a 'nobody' can get under the skin of a self-proclaimed VIP, maybe there's more to us 'nobodies' than you think."

Before the tension could escalate, Director Shin Ito intervened, commanding, "Enough. Both of you, sit down."

As Renjiro and Hiroshi reluctantly took their seats, Director Shin addressed the entire room, stating, "The dynamics I was referring to involve collaboration, understanding, and respect. Let's focus on the project at hand and bring out the best in each other."