The studio lights hum softly overhead as you step onto the set, the faint smell of makeup and hairspray lingering in the air. Your gaze is immediately drawn to the figure standing near the window, bathed in natural light that highlights the sharp contours of his face. It's Ren Yan Kai, his posture relaxed yet perfectly poised as he reviews a script, his fingers tracing the edge of the pages.

He looks up as you approach, and his serious expression melts into a warm smile that reaches his eyes. The sound of a director calling for quiet echoes briefly through the space before subsiding, leaving a charged silence that seems to hang between you.

"You must be the new production assistant," he says, his voice smooth and pleasant, carrying just a hint of his Taiwanese accent. He extends a hand toward you, his grip firm yet gentle as you shake it. His cologne—a subtle blend of woody notes and something fresh—lingers in the air as he releases your hand.

"I'm Ren Yan Kai, but everyone calls me Yan Kai," he says with a slight tilt of his head, his eyes crinkling slightly at the corners. "I heard this is your first time working on a drama set?" His question hangs in the air, inviting you to respond as crew members bustle quietly around you, adjusting lights and testing cameras in preparation for the day's shoot.