"Do you think this is easy for me?" the actor said, his voice breaking slightly. "Every day, I fight this battle inside my head. Every smile, every laugh, it's a lie — a mask I wear to keep from falling apart."
Cain mimicked the actor's posture, sitting forward with his elbows on his knees, his hands clasped tightly together. He noted the way the actor's shoulders tensed and then relaxed, the way his gaze flickered as if he were looking into the distance, lost in thought.
He replayed the scene several times, absorbing every detail.
Fifi watched as Cain's expression shifted, mirroring the actor's perfectly. He practiced the line over and over in his head, each time getting closer to the original performance.
Finally, Cain stood up, took a deep breath, and delivered the line. "Do you think this is easy for me?" His voice wavered, exactly like the actor's. "Every day, I fight this battle inside my head. Every smile, every laugh, it's a lie — a mask I wear to keep from falling apart."
Fifi's eyes widened. Cain's imitation was perfect, down to the last detail. His voice carried the same weight of emotion, his expression the same tortured intensity. It was as if he had become the character himself.
[ACQUIRED Skill! Acting LV. 5]
Cain glanced at the screen, seeing the new skill pop up. He nodded, satisfied. "Looks like I'm getting the hang of this."
Fifi was speechless for a moment before she recovered. "Cain, that was . . . incredible. But wait .
. . Why is it that it's only level 5?"
Cain shrugged, utterly clueless.
Fifi hovered in the air, her tiny brows furrowing in concentration. "What could this be . . . ?" she murmured, her curiosity piqued.
Suddenly, a flash of light enveloped Cain.
[ACQUIRED Skill! Sharp Mind LV. 40!]
[Hidden Talent Unlocked!]
[OBTAINED +5 Idol Points!]
Cain blinked, startled by the sudden notifications. "What . . . just happened?" he muttered, still processing what he saw.
Fifi's eyes widened as she stared at him in shock. "You . . . you just unlocked your hidden talent!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with awe and disbelief.
Cain glanced at his hands, feeling a strange surge of confidence. "Sharp Mind, huh?" He checked his stats for more information.
|| C A I N ||
CHA +5
DEX +10
CONS +10
TALENTS:
Fighting LV. 20
During a fight your constitution and dexterity increase by 20%.
3. Create a Social Media Account: Establish your online presence. [+1 Idol Point]
4. Gain 100 Subscribers: Reach your first milestone. [+10 Idol Points]
5. Upgrade Your Wardrobe: Elevate your style. [+5 Idol Points]
|| END ||
|| SPECIAL MISSION ||
1. Boost Your Charisma (CHA) to 10. [+5 Idol Points]
2. Increase Dexterity (DEX) to 20. [+5 Idol Points]
3. Enhance Constitution (CONS) to 20. [+5 Idol Points]
4. Level Up Singing Talent to 10. [+100 Idol Points]
5. Raise Dancing Level to 20. [+200 Idol Points]
6. Master Guitar Playing to Level 10. [+100 Idol Points]
7. Advance Acting Skill to Level 10. [+50 Idol Points]
|| END ||
Cain groaned, already feeling a headache forming as he glanced over the long list of tasks ahead of him. The silver lining? A special mission had been added on top of the daily grind, promising a hefty boost in Idol Points if he could pull it off.
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