Chaerin had been skeptical about going back into acting. Even if it was just for a snack commercial, it felt strange after so long. Acting reminded her of a different time in her life, when things seemed simpler and she didn’t have so many worries and insecurities. But her managers argued it would be good for her, a good way for her to stand out even amongst the other StarbrighT members, and she found she didn’t have any good reasons to say no.

Now she’s here on set, nervously greeting the staff members as she’s led back to where the other actors are waiting. Her manager leaves as soon as she’s settled, mumbling something about coffee as he turns away. Chaerin decides the best thing she can do now is get to know the other actors.

She’s surprised to find a familiar face amongst the few people gathered in the small area. It’s RaSe’s Choi Ilhoon, standing only a few feet away. He doesn’t seem to have noticed her yet—Chaerin doubts he knows who she is, but when has that ever stopped her? If she’s going to get back into acting, she might as well make new friends.

She steps over to Ilhoon’s side, smiling as she greets him, “Hello, Sunbae. I’m excited to work with you!”