The morning sun filtered through Haruki's window as he prepared for another day of rehearsals. His decision to take on the new drama had set things in motion, and today would be his first official meeting with the cast and director. Despite his experience, a nervous excitement stirred within him.
He arrived at the production studio early, greeted by the sight of staff members rushing around with scripts and equipment. The energy of a new project was always electrifying.
— Haruki, over here! — Kaito called out, waving him over.
Haruki walked toward him, nodding at some of the crew members along the way. Kaito introduced him to the director, a middle-aged man with a sharp gaze and a calm demeanor.
— Haruki, welcome aboard, — the director said, shaking his hand. — I've been looking forward to working with you.
— Likewise, — Haruki replied, bowing slightly out of respect.
The rest of the cast soon arrived, including the lead actress, a well-known talent named Ayane Tachibana. She had a strong presence, her confidence evident in the way she carried herself.
— So, you're my co-star, — she said, sizing him up. — Let's see if you can keep up.
Haruki smirked.
— I'll do my best.
The first script reading began, and as Haruki immersed himself in the character, he felt it—the thrill of stepping into a new role, of bringing a story to life. This was why he loved acting.
And this was only the beginning.