The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

ARRIVING at FS05, the group of four shared a land vehicle that would bring them to [The Great War]'s filming site. They picked a four-seater vehicle, four seats were facing each other. Ellis was the one who entered their destination to the GPS system. Then, the vehicle started.

Carmine, on the other hand, showed great reluctance in sharing a vehicle. In this aspect, Ellis was much better. Although Astrid could also tell that his agent didn't like to associate with the other, Ellis could at least hide her emotions. 

He didn't know if it was the difference in their age and experience or simply the difference in temperament. He had a feeling that it was a little bit of both. Thankfully enough, that wasn't the case for him and Yujin.

So, inside the land vehicle, only the two of them were talking.

"Did you read the original novel the series is based on?" Yujin asked.

Astrid nodded. "It's a very good novel."

"I agree. Do you have any favorite character?"

"Not a favorite per se but rather a character I'm most intrigued by," Astrid answered. "It's the protagonist, Caesar Warwick."

Yujin was a bit surprise hearing that. "Oh? I thought for sure you're going to pick Luan Escanor."

Astrid smiled at that. "He's interesting too. But in terms of complexity, Caesar Warwick is half a level higher."

Yujin nodded, understanding what the other meant. "In an actor's perspective, he's definitely more interesting."

"How about you?" This time, it was Astrid who asked. "Do you have a favorite character?"

"I do have in fact." Yujin grinned at the teenager. "It's Luan Escanor."

Before [The Great War] was greenlit for an adaptation, he had long read the novel. Reading was his only hobby. He only read [The Great War] at first because of its popularity. But just a chapter in and he was quickly hooked. Before he knew it, he became one of the many waiting for a daily update. 

So, when he heard that there would be a TV series adaptation, he wanted to be a part of it. He didn't do much. Because before he could ask, his agent had already secured an audition spot for him. Even picking his favorite character. 

Sadly, he failed to secure the role. But he didn't want to give up there. So, for the first time since he debuted, he took the initiative to talk to talk to the director and asked if he could audition for another role. Even if it was a small role, he would be fine with it. 

Of course, he didn't mention that to Carmine. His agent was very protective of his image. Having a small role would be a downgrade from his former roles. But he just really wanted to be part of this show. Even if he had a small role, it wouldn't really matter in his opinion. Because it was certain to be a great hit. Which would only be advantageous to him. 

Thankfully enough, Director Scott was already contemplating on offering him a different role. His call finally helped the other to make a decision. So, the role of 'Oscar Ashelad' was given to him.

"You're not angry with me because I got the role of your favorite character, right?"

Yujin's train of thought was cut off when he heard that question. He looked at Astrid. The other had a serious expression on his face, but he could still see the playfulness in those black eyes. That's why he knew that Astrid was simply teasing him.

He chuckled. But before he could say his response, Carmine spoke first.

"Of course not. Our Yujin is not a petty young man who couldn't accept a lost. You shouldn't ask careless questions like that. What if someone heard that and thought that Yujin is a narrow-minded person? You're in this industry now. Be more careful with your words."

Astrid raised one of his brows. How come his playful teasing suddenly sounded like he was badmouthing Yujin? This agent was a bit interesting. He was about to respond back but Ellis already did that for him.

"Miss Clancy, are you a magician?"

Carmine's brows furrowed when she heard this woman. Asking something like that, the other was definitely up to no good. But she still couldn't help asking back, "What do you mean?"

"I asked because you can produce something out of nothing," Ellis said with a smirk on her face. "Isn't that what magicians are good at?" 

Did this woman mean that she was exaggerating and making things up? That's what it was, right? Carmine only felt that the throbbing vein on her forehead was now ready to pop. 

"You—!"

"Okay," Yujin cut off whatever his agent was about to say. "Let's all calm down. There's no reason for us to fight."

"You should tell that to your agent," Ellis said with a shrug. "She's been trying to pick a fight since earlier. It's honestly starting to get annoying."

Carmine gritted her teeth. She really wanted to stretch out her hand and shake this woman by the neck. But when she looked at Yujin gently shaking his head, as if telling her to calm down and not do anything rash.

Fine. She took a deep breath, scoffed, and then looked out of the window of the vehicle. Refusing to look at the woman in front of her. Out of sight, out of mind. 

Seeing this, Ellis really wanted to laugh. How could this woman work as an agent with such a childish temperament? She shook her head. But still looked at the other. Carmine's red mop of hair seemed to be even redder because of the bright light from the sun. 

"Wow. Your hair is so blindingly red," she couldn't help but say.

Hearing that, Carmine felt the corner of her eye twitch. She turned to the other and glared. She wanted to retort back. But she knew that if she did, their bickering would be endless. They were already near the filming site. She didn't want others to see her arguing with this woman. 

So, at the end, she could only snort and stare out of the window again.

Ellis scratched her cheek seeing the other's reaction. Why did it seem like she was the one who's childish and not the other way around?

Astrid only looked all this with interest. As if he was watching a good show. 

He glanced at his agent and then sent the other a message using his Terminal. 

[Astrid: Don't bully Yujin's agent too much, Sister Ellis.]

Ellis, who received the message, read it before glancing at Astrid. The other only smiled at him. She replied;

[Ellis: What bullying? She's clearly the one doing the bullying. I'm just defending.]

[Astrid: I might have believed you if I didn't see you having fun teasing her.]

Ellis stopped and read that again. She raised her head and looked at her artist. "You really think so?"

Astrid didn't expect Ellis to directly ask that instead of messaging him. So, he also directly answered by nodding.

Ellis thought about it. When she realized that Astrid was right, she suddenly chuckled. "How surprising."

And with that, they finally arrived at [The Great War]'s filming site.