Zeno naturally had to go to the team that had four members. Shin and Sangwon's team was already full—the younger actors had gravitated toward the veterans like moths to flame. Despite the eager glances from his original circle, Zeno didn't go back to them. His eyes scanned the room and landed on a quieter group huddled near the edge. Shelly was there, along with some small-time actors who looked too surprised to even be breathing.
Zeno approached them. "Mind if I join?"
Their eyes widened all at once, a silent moment passing before they sputtered out a response.
"O-of course!"
"Please do!"
They couldn't believe it. Zeno—someone who had topped trends for weeks and earned a fanbase practically overnight—wanted to be in their group. It felt unreal. Shelly gave him a subtle nod of acknowledgement, her lips curled slightly as she couldn't help but smirk at the others' reactions.
That's when Zeno spotted someone else—Daniel.
"Oh. You're here," Zeno said casually.
