172 Fa?ade of Innocence (1/2)

The second shoot began.

The theme of the photoshoot was 'Innocence'. It was cliché but it suited the girl's image very well.

Yeo Ri changed into another white dress, but this time the dress was more elaborate than the last one.

”Wow,” Kang Bo Ra breathlessly exclaimed as she finished the girl's makeover. Even though it was her own handiwork, she couldn't help but feel amazed.

Yeo Ri's already pretty face became even prettier. For the sake of highlighting the girl's innocent image, she had used a variety of techniques and soft colours to bring out the feeling of purity. The makeup was rather light but it was gorgeous nonetheless.

For the hair, Kang Bo Ra had braided her hair into a relaxed crown braid style, weaving fake small flowers into them.

Seeing the finished makeover, Park Soo Yeon broke into a satisfied smile. As expected, Yeo Ri looked good. No—she looked better than what she had originally expected.

Once again, Yeo Ri was ushered to the lower floor and the shooting began.

Several props were added to the originally empty space. The floor was covered with a soft white rug and several large, white teddybears occupied the background.

Jang Choon Jae's assistant placed a ladder behind the white backdrop and climbed up, a medium-sized box in hand. Once he reached the top, he sat down comfortably and raised an 'OK' hand-sign towards the photographer, ”I'm ready.”

”Yeo Ri, are you ready? Just be comfortable, alright?” The photographer said. ”You should take your time and get used to the props, too.”

Yeo Ri took a deep breath and stepped into the set.

She stood around awkwardly for a moment before looking up at the assistant quizzically. As if noticing her gaze, he looked down and matched her eyes, even winking at her with a smile.

Suddenly—

The assistant grabbed a handful of white feathers from the box and scattered it down to Yeo Ri.

”Ah!” Yeo Ri let out a sound of surprise as she was showered by feathers. However, the shock only lasted for a brief moment. An amused smile formed on her face as she held her hands out, trying to catch the feathers as if they were snow.

As if forgetting that she was on a set and being photographed, she threw back the feathers in her hand into the air, creating another feather shower.

”Yeo Ri, try interacting with the other props too,” the photographer said, still clicking the shutters every few milliseconds.

Yeo Ri looked around, only seeing three larger-than-life teddybears and the rug underneath her. The photographer did not dish out any other instructions so she looked down, confused.

She sat down on the floor, awkwardly shaking one of the teddybear's hand. She glanced at the photographer, then at Mrs. Choi, as if asking about what she was supposed to do through her eyes.

Park Soo Yeon looked at her encouragingly, urging her to play around with the props.

So Yeo Ri grabbed the teddybear and hugged it from behind, tilting her head to the camera, wondering if this is what they wanted.