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

Then I received a proposal from the Director. You said you liked my appearance. That you would support me so I could establish myself as an actor, but in exchange, you wanted me to be your partner.

Honestly, it was an opportunity hard to miss. Ah, that doesn't mean I decided based only on the conditions. Actually, at that time, I developed feelings for you, Director.

So I accepted the proposal, and our relationship began.

At first, I thought this was enough. Because what we wanted from each other was clear.

But the more I met you, the more I worried about what to wear, And when I returned home, I replayed 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.

Just... sometimes I wish you would want to see me first too. I wish you would think of me even when we're not together, And I wish you would contact me first even without a 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 contact from me. If you suddenly think of me while working.

And what I'm most curious about is,

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

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

Director,

If I ask... will you answer me?