"So, Hyomi didn't know that Kai was Jong all this time?" asked Sean in surprise while guessing some thoughts that began to appear in his brain.Suhoo agreed to the youngest member's question with hesitation, as well as a strong breath."It looks like it's going to be a great competition," Byun added carelessly, which spurred Jun's emotions even more.Jun slammed the script down on the table to a loud echoing sound and walked away who knows where. He was so angry that he couldn't control it.All the rapper's behavior jerked the other members' hearts. They could only stare at the fire around Jun's smoldering body without stopping his steps. Letting Jun go to calm down."Byun! You always complicate things." Sohun blamed Byun for never filtering his words."What do you mean 'always'?" Byun was a bit sensitive."You should be more careful with your words," Dion added making him pause, as if remembering what happened at the hospital to Hyomi."Was I very rash?" Byun confirmed."You just can
Kai sowed longing in that embrace. He got teary-eyed while tightening his embrace on Hyomi as if it was saying that you were not alone.Indeed, a woman who grew up alone only needs a hug.Kai provided his shoulders and chest for Hyomi to lean on and cry there. To the one, she had longed for for so long."If you're sad, then cry. If you're happy, then smile. I'm here with you," Kai whispered in soothing tones. He gently rubbed Hyomi's back.But that whisper managed to make Hyomi stop crying slowly. She racked her brain for a phrase that sounded familiar.Yes, Hyomi recognized the calming words that stuck in her memory and heart from 16 years ago when Hyomi was a child in the arms of her little friend.Hyomi's tears suddenly stopped flowing. She was wide-eyed and immediately unraveled Kai's embrace. There was silence for a while. The two of them looked at each other with the remnants of tears.But Kai looked more relaxed with his smile. Meanwhile, Hyomi had a big question mark on her hea
Jun stood at the balcony's edge as she breathed in slowly and exhaled roughly. The dew that resulted from his breathing depicted his abstract thoughts. His gaze was fixed on the raindrops falling in the night. "I guessed it from the start. You like it, right?" That sentence made Jun gasp as she found Dion suddenly standing next to her. She was also enjoying the cool, fresh night air.Jun lifted one corner of her lips with a heavy heart, symbolizing a heart resigned to the presence of Hyomi's past."She loves you." This sentence fell from Dion's lips without surprising intonation, but it managed to make Jun's heart stop beating as it pierced his eardrums. Jun instantly stared at the shorter figure with wide eyes, but Dion only responded blandly, with a simple look without any understanding."You know what? At camp, she told me everything about you."Hyomi was a very introverted person. She could only suppress everything she felt. Both joy and sorrow. She couldn't even be completely
Kai stayed in the hospital room all night to be with Hyomi alone. The female staff had wanted to accompany her, but Hyomi's physique and psychological condition still needed company. Even that must be accompanied by a trusted person.Kai slept on the large sofa. As the night stretched on, Kai didn't sleep. He just watched her fall asleep until a small voice from Hyomi was heard. The man responsively approached. Sitting on a chair right next to the bed."Did you miss me?" Kai asked Hyomi. He held out his hand. The fingers moved slowly to remove some of Hyomi's hair that was covering her eyes."My Jong," Hyomi said softly."Would you like something to drink?" Kai offered with a small nod from the woman.Kai returned quickly after pouring mineral water from the bottle into the glass. He helped Hyomi to sip it slowly. Kai also grabbed a tissue and directed it at each corner of Hyomi's lips.The warmth of the little Jong figure who always took good care of Hyomi was still lingering. "You
Mira was seen in the foyer of the villa with Mr. Producer to discuss many things related to her new project work to continue Hyomi's hard work while the xD members were resting, then they visited Hyomi."Are you sure you can make your style like Hyomi?" Mr. Producer tried to be sure because he was already satisfied with her hard work."What if I make my style? It feels unnatural if I have to follow Homi's style." Mira tried to open up other possibilities.Mr. Producer groaned in annoyance. "Mira, I don't mean to patronize you. But since the beginning of this show, Hyomi has done well even during the live broadcast, fans have praised her. So, I want you to make it as similar as possible in your delivery."Mira pondered. She contemplated a few things."I'm sorry, but this is for the good of all of us. You know, right? The recent events have traumatized a lot of people. We have to redo a lot of things. Again, you also survived all this, right?" she continued."I know. I understand it very
Hyomi realized something. Jun Park. Where was she? Hyomi's eyeballs rolled, searching in all directions. Amongst the crowds and laughter that filled the room, Hyomi couldn't find her. That sent her heart into turmoil."Is she avoiding me?" she muttered to herself."Hyomi! Can I hug you?" pleaded Byun, surprising the entire room."Huh?" Hyomi did not digest Byun's words. Her mind was wandering."Hey, guys, it's a friendly hug." Byun immediately made his intentions clear as he felt the intimidating stares from all of them. "You guys know, right? We filmed a long time on this island together and grew up as good friends, even like family.""Then so did I." Dion came forward first."I'll do it!""I'll go first."Suddenly all the xD members wanted to hug Hyomi while she just stared at the empty air. She still hadn't digested the situation. Occasionally she would only smile blandly."Jong, let us hug her," Sean whined adorably.At first, Kai was choked up by the question that seemed to make
Mira stared at her phone in silence as she drew uncertain strokes of anxiety. She occasionally bit her lower lip."Mira!"Hyuk's exclamation instantly made Mira flinch and shoved the cell phone back into her bag, a streak of awkward blush on her face."Wh-What?" asked Mira with certainty.Hyuk brought the cell phone. "Look! The police have checked the number that terrorized Hyomi!""A-Ah? Really?" Mira was suddenly speechless."Come on! We have to tell the others right away!" Hyuk said, rushing away quickly.Even Mira followed behind Hyuk's fast pace. She tried to keep up with him. "What did the police say?""We'll talk about it together.""In front of the xD members too?" Mira braked her steps.Hyuk turned around. "Of course. They have to know so that they can also warn those diehard fans. xD has an important role to play in this. And I'm sure it's probably not just Hyomi who is experiencing this."Mira could not reply. She only pondered while digesting the whole sentence of her coll
After much discussion in private, the xD members then returned to the villa with Hyuk. While Mira was still there, sowing her longing and worry for Hyomi. "You don't have to be afraid, Hyomi. We'll all support you, help you. Understand?" Mira gave her friend strength.Hyomi nodded while shedding tears of emotion. "Thank you."Mira gently rubbed the back of Hyomi's hand. "Don't worry. I'll catch him for you."Hyomi frowned. "What are you doing? You just focus on your work.""I'll confirm the culprit with my own eyes. The culprit is still here, Hyomi.""I know. But you have to work.""My purpose in coming here was also to protect you. I can't leave you alone!"Hyomi smiled while wiping away tears. "You see, I have people who protect me.""Argh!" Hyomi groaned as Mira pushed her forehead. "It hurts!" she whined."What?! You're already getting cocky even when you and Jun love each other?!" screeched Mira with her arms around her waist. Even Hyomi could only stare while raising one eyebro