I thought if I became an actor and worked hard, opportunities would come. But reality was a bit different. I drifted through nameless roles, and there were far more days without filming than with.

Then I received a proposal from the Director. You said you liked my looks. You asked me to be your partner in exchange for supporting me so I could establish myself as an actor.

Honestly, it was an opportunity too good to pass up. Ah, but I didn't decide just based on the conditions. Actually, back then, I already felt an attraction to you.

So I accepted the proposal, and our relationship began.

At first, I thought this was enough. Because what we both wanted was clear.

But the more I met you, the more I worried about what to wear, and when I got home, I'd replay the conversations we had that day over and over in my head. I even made up excuses just because I wanted to contact you.

Lately, it's getting harder and harder to hide these feelings in front of you.

Still, I don't want to lean on you just because I like you. My desire to stand on my own feet as an actor is still the same.

What I really want isn't that kind of material support.

I just... wish that sometimes, you'd want to see me first too. I wish you'd think of me even when we're not together, and I wish you'd reach out first even if there's no special reason.

At first, I thought just being by your side was enough, but I keep wanting more, and I'm curious.

If you've ever waited for a message from me. If you suddenly think of me while you're working.

And what I'm most curious about is,

If I'm just a partner under a contract to you.

Or if, even just a little bit, I'm becoming something more than that.

Director,

If I ask... will you answer me?