My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 211

“What should I do then?”

Xanthea looked at him with a puzzled expression, while Kevin shook his head, “If it were about your performance technique, I could guide you. But when it comes to romantic scenes, they're more about feeling than talking. You have to grasp that on your own. How about this? I’ll give you the day off today. You should take a good rest and dive into the script, trying to find the right feeling and state as soon as possible.”

“Okay.”

"Xan, I know it's tough for someone with little romantic experience, but the reunion scene between Maximus and Phoenix is one of the few emotional high points in the play, and also a highlight that enriches the character of Phoenix. Whether this drama becomes a hit could very well depend on this!

Also, I submitted the pilot proposal for 'Realm of Illusions' yesterday, just waiting for the initial episodes to get approved before it airs. Once it airs, we can't afford any slip-ups in the. subsequent shootings, or it'll all be for nothing. We’re pressed for time and burdened with heavy tasks; you must put your best effort!”

“I understand, Director. I’ll do my best to break through in the shortest time.”

Holding her script, Xanthea returned to her rest room to study it. She thought that reading through the script thoroughly would inspire her, but instead, the more she read, the more confused and agitated she became, losing even the initial state she had.

Love and hatred intertwined, what kind of emotion was that exactly?

“Xan.”

There was a knock on the door. Xanthea looked up to see Benjamin in his costume, “Ben, are you done with your scenes?”

“Yeah.” Benjamin walked closer, noticing her furrowed brows and the crumpled script in her hands. “How’s it going? Haven't found the state yet?”

“No, and it seems to be getting worse. The shooting schedule is so tight right now, and I’m stuck at a crucial moment.”

“Don’t blame yourself. For someone who’s never formally studied acting, you’ve done incredibly well. Romantic scenes are different; they require actors to fully immerse and empathize, any slight flaw can be easily spotted by the audience.

It’s normal that you struggle with complex emotional changes since you’re not familiar with your co-star and haven’t been in love.”

“What should I do then?”

As Xanthea looked at him, she suddenly remembered he started as a child star and his reputation as the leading actor in the industry, a true "veteran" with extensive experience in romantic scenes.

“Ben, you’re a senior in the industry, do you have any quick tips for romantic scenes that you could teach me?”

“Quick tips?” Benjamin chuckled, “There are some, like if you could develop real feelings for your co-star like Phoenix does for Maximus, the performance would naturally blend with the character. You'll become Phoenix, and Phoenix will be you. Naturally, it will spark, achieving the perfect state.”