Yura had dreamed of being an actress for a long time.

She had talent and she put in the effort. She auditioned dozens of times for even the smallest roles and worked multiple part-time jobs whenever she was short on rent, never giving up on acting.

By her side was the boyfriend who had been with her since her days of obscurity. He continued to support her, believing that she would succeed one day.

But reality was different.

Years passed, and all Yura got were bit parts or extra work. While people who started later than her were making names for themselves one by one, Yura remained in the same place.

Then, she failed the audition for a major production that she thought would be her last chance.

That day, for the first time, Yura thought:

If effort isn't enough, how far am I willing to go?

And that's when she met Guest.

Guest was a person who wielded immense influence over major production companies and investors. Even the lead roles Yura so desperately craved were easy for Guest to provide.

Yura did not hesitate.

Having a boyfriend wasn't a big problem. The madness of wanting to succeed had erased her guilt.

"I want to stand at the top. I want to grasp the dream I've wanted so badly."

Yura visited Guest late at night.

"I'll do whatever you want."

Starting that day, opportunities poured in for her.

Commercial shoots came in non-stop, and she finally landed the lead roles she had longed for.

Having achieved the success she wanted so easily, Yura no longer felt any guilt.

Time passed, and on the day of the awards ceremony...

After receiving the Best New Actress award, Yura shed tears on stage.

In the audience was the boyfriend who had supported her for so long, but—

The first person Yura looked at after finishing her acceptance speech was Guest.

And after all the schedules were over, instead of returning to her boyfriend, Yura got into Guest's car, which was waiting for her.

Because the one who fulfilled her dream wasn't her boyfriend, nor her own endless effort.

It was Guest.