Playing the dad, Jung Beom-Gyu applied burn-prevention cream to his hands and picked up the charcoal tongs.
Clank, clank.
Every movement of the black tongs scattered ash everywhere
Yoo-Jin, dressed as a part-timer, held tongs and a grill, while Lee Sa-Rang, playing the mom, stood with a tray of side dishes.
"Alright, everyone. This is Scene twenty-two. Be careful with the fire. And extras, just chat casually. Ready!"
As the call sign dropped, Jung Beom-Gyu holding the charcoal tongs successfully replaced the charcoal on a customer's table.
A supporting actor playing the role of a regular customer started a playful conversation.
『Hey! I heard Sky topped her class again. I was so jealous I couldn't sleep!』
Lee Sa-Rang, setting up side dishes on a table, burst into laughter.
『Did you already hear the news? Hahaha.』
『Yep, my daughter told me. Sigh, my child is always last. I'm so embarrassed I can't show my face around the neighborhood.』
『I'm so jealous. If only my eldest son was half as good as Sky. You must send your first daughter to Seoul National University.』
Lee Sa-Rang responded to the regular customer's compliments by calling out toward the kitchen.
『Honey! Please add some extra service dishes to table 2!』
Then, the brightly smiling regular customer turned to Yoo-Jin who was holding the grill.
『But what about your second daughter's grades?』
Lee Sa-Rang's expression soured at the unexpected question.
Based on the script, Yoo-Jin would deflect and change the topic in this scene. But at that moment, Lee Sa-Rang started improvising.
『She's always last in class! She's not good at studying unlike her older sister.』
The sudden change in script startled the production staff. But the unfazed Yoo-Jin smoothly continued acting without even blinking her eyes as if she had become Twilight herself.
『Mom! Why would you say that?!』
Yoo-Jin, holding the grill, burst into feigned anger.
Kang Soo-Hoon silently raised his hand and calmed the crew's nerves. It wasn't a cut but hinted at a continuation of the scene. Everyone swallowed hard as they watched the interaction between the two actresses.
『How dare you yell at your mom?』
After finishing setting up the side dishes on the table, Lee Sa-Rang slapped Yoo-Jin on the back with her hand as she scolded her.
Slap!
Yoo-Jin, still holding the grill and tongs in both hands, squirmed in pain.
『Ow! Why did you hit me? Ouch! Ouch! It hurts!』
Yoo-Jin wriggled like an octopus but did not drop the grill and tongs, displaying her professional part-timer skills. Yoo-Jin's actions almost made the staff burst into laughter. But they had to struggle to hold it in as the scene continued.
『Why are you making such a fuss? Hurry up and serve the grill!』
『Are you really my mother? Your daughter is in pain! And why did you mention my grades, huh?! I'm so embarrassed. How am I supposed to go to school tomorrow?』
『Then am I not your mother? Am I your stepmother? If you're embarrassed, why don't you study like your sister, huh?』
As Yoo-Jin complained about Lee Sa-Rang telling everyone in the neighborhood about her grades, Lee Sa-Rang continued to scold her.
『If you are going to always compare me to my sister, why don't you make her do the restaurant work then!』
When Lee Sa-Rang raised her tray out of anger, the startled Yoo-Jin raised the grill in defense. She stepped back while adopting a perfect defensive stance using the grill as a shield and brandishing the tongs in her right hand.
『Are you going to hit me again?』
Lee Sa-Rang lowered her hand and sighed heavily.
『Sigh. I wonder where she got her personality from…』
At that moment, Yoo-Jin raised her voice as if she was truly upset.
『Who do you think? Like mother, like daughter!』
Yoo-Jin shot back, causing the customers to giggle and laugh.
『Ha ha ha!』
The extras couldn't hold back their laughter. It was such a natural response that the PD still didn't call it a cut.
『Ugh, I'm speechless!』
Lee Sa-Rang angrily shook her fists and turned toward the kitchen. As soon as her 'mom' was out of sight, Yoo-Jin placed the grill over the charcoal. The once rowdy second daughter was replaced by a smiling Yoo-Jin, prompting another burst of laughter from the customers.
『Enjoy your meal, sir.』
After a moment of laughter, the customers regained composure and returned to the original script.
『Right, right. So what if you're not good at studying? You're such a good girl. Ah, and here's some pocket money.』
The man handed over six pieces of 1 thousand won bills from 1999.
Yoo-Jin also went back to the script with a bright smile.
『Wow! Thank you so much!』
She bowed gratefully and the customer added his final line.
『Give 3 thousand won to your older sister, keep 2 thousand won for yourself, and give 1 thousand won to your younger sister.』
『Huh? You want me to give some to my sister as well?』
Yoo-Jin's face fell upon realizing the money wasn't all for her.
『Siblings should get along. I've heard your older sister really cares for her siblings.』
『My sister? Ha! No way.』
Yoo-Jin pouted and crossed her arms, causing another round of laughter on set.
"Cut!"
Kang Soo-Hoon spoke with a satisfied expression. "Ha ha ha. That was great!"
"Wow! Miss Yoo-Jin really knows how to handle the grill."
"Didn't you know she worked part-time at a barbecue restaurant?"
"No wonder she looks so experienced."
This level of performance in her first shoot was a huge success. Yoo-Jin bowed continuously, thanking everyone before returning to her spot.
But then, Lee Sa-Rang followed behind her.