Kai Ren woke up early again.
The sky outside his window was still gray. Morning had barely started, but Kai Ren was already sitting on the edge of his bed.
In front of him floated the familiar blue screen.
Status Window
Name: Kai Ren
Age: 19
Acting Skill: 18
Emotion Control: 8
Voice Acting: 9
Charisma: 6
Fame Points: 470
Fans: 50
Reputation: Unknown
Kai Ren stared at the number 50.
He still remembered when that number was zero.
It had only been a few weeks, but things were slowly changing.
He clenched his fist slightly.
"Today is filming day."
The student film he auditioned for was being filmed this morning.
Kai Ren stood up and stretched.
Even though the role was small, he planned to treat it seriously.
Every performance mattered.
Every scene could bring more fans.
And every fan meant more power for the system.
Two hours later, Kai Ren arrived at the filming location.
The set was a small apartment building used by the film students.
Several cameras were placed around the room.
Lighting equipment stood in the corners.
A few young crew members walked around carrying microphones and cables.
The director noticed Kai Ren and walked over.
He looked about twenty-four years old.
"Kai Ren, right?"
Kai Ren bowed politely.
"Yes."
The director smiled.
"Thank you for coming."
Kai Ren nodded.
"I'm happy to help."
The director handed him a small script.
"Your scene will be filmed later today."
Kai Ren read the script again.
His character was a tired delivery worker who accidentally arrives at a strange apartment.
Inside the apartment, something feels wrong.
The scene required subtle acting.
Not shouting.
Not big movements.
Just quiet tension.
Kai Ren liked that.
Subtle acting could show skill.
Before filming began, the crew started preparing.
Kai Ren sat quietly on a chair and observed everything.
Actors talking.
Camera crew adjusting angles.
Lighting technicians testing brightness.
Kai Ren watched carefully.
A few hours later, the director called his name.
"Kai Ren, we're ready for you."
Kai Ren stood up.
He walked onto the set.
The camera pointed toward the apartment door.
The director explained the scene.
"You walk in slowly. You feel something is wrong. But you don't know what."
Kai Ren nodded.
"I understand."
The director stepped back.
"Everyone ready?"
The crew answered.
"Ready!"
The director raised his hand.
"Action!"
Kai Ren immediately entered character.
His shoulders dropped slightly.
His movements became slower, like someone tired after work.
He knocked on the imaginary door.
"Package delivery."
No response.
He opened the door slowly.
Kai Ren stepped inside.
His eyes scanned the room carefully.
Something felt strange.
His breathing changed slightly.
The tension slowly built.
He took one more step.
Then he stopped.
His body froze.
His eyes narrowed slightly as if sensing danger.
Even though the script had no dialogue in that moment, the tension in his face told the story.
The room became quiet.
The camera continued recording.
After a few seconds, the director shouted.
"Cut!"
The crew looked at each other.
One of the camera operators nodded.
The director walked forward slowly.
"That was… very natural."
Kai Ren bowed slightly."Thank you."
The director smiled."I expected something simple."
"But you added real tension."
Kai Ren felt relieved.
At that moment, the system appeared.
Scene Performance Successful
Reward:
+120 Fame Points
Kai Ren quietly celebrated inside.
The crew took a short break after filming.
Some of them began discussing the scene.
Kai Ren could hear them talking nearby.
Camera Operator:
"That delivery guy actor was good."
Lighting Assistant:
"Yeah. He made the scene feel real."
Sound Technician:
"Is he a professional actor?"
Kai Ren pretended not to hear them, but inside he felt happy.
Recognition from people on set was important.
Even if they were not famous.
Later that afternoon, filming ended.
Kai Ren thanked the crew and prepared to leave.
Before leaving, the director approached him again.
"You did well today."
Kai Ren smiled politely.
"Thank you."
The director continued.
"When the film is finished, we'll upload it online."
Kai Ren nodded.
Online release meant people could watch it.
Which meant more fans.
That evening, Kai Ren returned to his apartment.
He opened the system again.
Fame Points: 590
Fans: 50
His points had increased again.
Kai Ren leaned back in his chair.
Things were moving faster now.
But suddenly—
The system appeared again.
New Mission Assigned
Kai Ren focused.
Mission: Reach 100 Fans
Current Progress: 50 / 100
Kai Ren smiled slightly.
The goal had doubled.
But he was not afraid anymore.
He already knew the path.
Act well.
Gain attention.
Earn fans.
Upgrade skills.
Step by step.
He opened DramaWorld again.
DramaWorld Forum
ScriptHunter:
"I heard he got another small role."
DramaQueen99:
"Really?"
ScriptHunter:
"Yes. A student film."
FilmAddict:
"That's still good experience."
SilentCritic:
"If he keeps improving, he might get bigger roles."
FangirlLina:
"I'll definitely watch his next project."
StarTracker:
"His follower count is slowly growing."
PopcornWatcher:
"Let's see how far he goes."
Kai Ren closed the forum.
He stood up and walked toward the mirror again.
Practice time.
He spoke several lines with his new Voice Projection skill.
His voice sounded stronger now.
More controlled.
The system appeared one more time.
Daily Training Reward
+12 Fame Points
Kai Ren smiled.
He turned off the lights in his room.
Before sleeping, he looked at the system screen again.
Fans: 53
Three new fans had followed him today.
Kai Ren whispered quietly.
"Next goal… one hundred."
Then he closed his eyes.
Tomorrow, the climb would continue.