Rose in the bush

Episode 16

Only after I clapped first did the whole class start clapping.

The professor's words led to a result we expected but did not wish for.

교수님

So, unfortunately, student Noh Yun-seo has been given the role of a villain who has no place. I hope you understand.

To be honest, I resented the professor.

If you don't accept it and protest, even though you feel resentful,

I held back my words because I knew what kind of disadvantages it would bring.

Since Senior Hyung-shik knew about my situation, he spoke up on our behalf.

박형식

Professor, then, are there no benefits given to student Noh Yun-seo?

The professor's eyebrows twitched at the senior's words.

교수님

Anyway, I'll only do this in college and decide on my role again in the play.

교수님

I'm sorry, but there's no other way. I hope you understand.

The professor left the practice room, leaving only a word for everyone to say hello to each other.

Watching the professor's words and my expression

A quiet and uncomfortable atmosphere formed inside the practice room.

I greeted Minju first.

노윤서

Hello. I am Noh Yun-seo, a fourth-year student in the Department of Theater and Film.

노윤서

I'm fine, so I hope you're not too uncomfortable.

I reached out my hand to Minju, and Minju took my hand and looked relieved.

김민주

Hello. I recently transferred to the Department of Theater and Film.

김민주

I'm a freshman and 22 years old. Please take care of me!

I then introduced myself to our science students.

I said it was okay because I didn't have any feelings of hatred.

It was all a lie... but there was nothing I could do.

You can't hate someone who did nothing wrong...

박형식

Let's all start again from the beginning, each with their own role.

We started reading again with our roles reversed.

김민주

Lucas I really like this place.

김민주

I also like roses, and it's quiet and peaceful, so I feel at ease. Does Lucas feel the same way?

Minju smiled at Taehyun and said her lines.

강태현

Yeah, I like it too. I think it's really beautiful.

Taehyun was speaking in the most dry voice possible.

Since reading is also acting, I had no choice but to do it while watching Minju.

노윤서

Originally... it was me...

I couldn't help but have a bitter expression on my face.

It was painful to see people say to others the same things they said to me.

I have to break up just by watching those two...

And just thinking about receiving Taehyun's resentful gaze

I had plenty of reasons to be distressed.

노윤서

Emilia... Lucas actually lied to you.

As the real villain began to appear, I bit my lip.

And I just tried to portray the perfect villainess in acting.

My heart just wouldn't follow.

강태현

I'm disappointed, Aria. I still thought you were a good friend...

노윤서

friend...

강태현

If you do something like this again, I won't let it go.

Taehyun had a look of contempt in his eyes, and although he knew it was an act,

I couldn't help but feel a pang in my chest.

Minju smiled at Taehyun.

I could tell by looking at it.

Minju likes Taehyun.

But since I was already a villain, I had to endure this humiliation.