Caught off guard, Kyson protested, "Karina, you're teasing me!"

Karina chuckled, patting his shoulder. "Kyson, it's fine. Your first kiss will be a gift to the audience. Think of it as a noble sacrifice for art!"

Kyson felt a wave of unease.

Was he going to sacrifice his first kiss for art?

Throughout the afternoon audition, the director made on-the-spot decisions for several roles.