“It’d be great if Ha-eun could join too.”

Just a few days ago, that was the extent of the 2nd-year, Class 2's interest in casting Ha-eun.

Strictly speaking, everyone in Class 2, including class president Gong Hye-yeon, knew well that Ha-eun was an exceptional actress.
She was also the first to be recommended for the lead female role in the fall festival performance, Shall We Fall Together.

However, the tone of Shall We Fall Together leaned heavily into a somber atmosphere.
This meant that if Ha-eun were to play the female lead, Empress Aria, there would be a …