The play, Leon and Julia, which had been on the verge of cancellation, resumed with me stepping into the role of Julia.

If I had to summarize the story, it was at least 80% similar to Romeo and Juliet. Although, considering the audience was mainly aristocrats and academy students, a few changes had been made, especially regarding the ending.

Originally, this play had nothing to do with me, and I could have ignored it, but Penelope's sincere love for one man stirred something within me. The intensity of her feelings struck a chord, something I hadn’t seen from any extras …