The private screening room at the LUNE headquarters was an exercise in oppressive luxury. The walls were upholstered in deep navy velvet, and the lighting was dimmed to a cinematic amber, creating an atmosphere of high-stakes intimacy. A small, hand-picked group of journalists—each one a trusted contact with a history of loyalty to LUNE—sat in the plush leather armchairs. They were the only ones permitted in the room, a strict preview designed to build prestige through exclusivity rather than mass exposure.
At the front of the room, under the soft glow of a single spotlight, stood the core of the "Fox Priestess" project.
Director Park stood at the center, his posture rigid, his eyes hidden behind thick-rimmed glasses. Beside him was Kim So-young, the scriptwriter, whose expression was a mixture of pride and anxiety. But the real gravity of the room was held by the two women standing before them: Mirae and Chae-won.
