The members of the film club had calmed down a lot from the time they saw that video. But from that day until the day of the open auditions, they’d had a question hanging over their heads. “Come on, it’s so obvious from his personality, he should play the past lead.” “But didn’t we agree that that should be played by someone who looks more the part?” “What’s wrong with how he looks?” “Nothing, obviously, but that’s not what I meant. I just think he’d make a great present lead instead.” Three people were currently busy preparing the venue for the auditions. One was setting up tripods with cameras at strategic spots while the other two were arranging seats at the side and preparing the table where the casting panel would sit, facing the stage at the front of the large performance hall.