It was impossible to satisfy everyone.

Despite knowing that, Woo-Jin became sensitive to people’s reactions and felt a lot of pressure after passing the audition. It wasn’t related to his self confidence, it was more like a sense of responsibility.

And to Woo-Jin, Ilya’s reaction mattered the most. Other people’s opinions weren’t as important as long as Ilya was satisfied.

Fortunately, the novelist proudly congratulated Woo-Jin as though it were his own achievement and even made an unexpected suggestion.

{I don’t think it would be appropriate for me to attend.}

Woo-Jin was invited to dinner with Ilya and Selena where she would pay for everything because she had lost the bet. However, Woo-Jin carefully declined the offer.

{Why does it matter when I’m the one inviting you? Besides, you two have met before already. We’re just having a meal together, so don’t feel too burdened about it.} Ilya said.

Woo-Jin didn’t feel burdened. However, he wondered what the three of them could possibly talk about if they sat at the same dinner table. He felt like the atmosphere would be quite awkward.

There were quite a few topics he could converse about with Ilya, especially topics concerning novels and literature. But he didn’t have anything to talk about with Selena apart from chatting about Dustin.

{The meat that restaurant serves is extremely tender and delicious. I’ve always wanted to introduce it to you someday. I won’t say anything even if your manager wants to tag along.} Ilya explained.

{Meat…}

Although Woo-Jin had gone on a diet in a hurry to...