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#5 - application.

"i'm home~" i said as i took my coat off, placing the plastic bag filled with snacks on the counter.

"ah the hot packs," i said to myself as i went back to my coat's pockets and emptied them, before throwing my coat into the washer.

"noona!" jisung exclaimed as he ran out of his room, grabbing the plastic bag and rummaging around.

his eyes lit up as he grabbed his strawberry milk, running back into his room. i chuckled to myself a little as i placed the hot packs on the table.

huh.. the packs have cute little stars on it. what an unexpected design for a cold and mysterious guy..

who am i to say anything? the guy helped you y/n. gotta appreciate that.

i placed the hot packs on my desk in my room as flopped onto my bed, mindlessly scrolling through my instagram feed.

amidst the speedy scrolling of my thumb, one particular post physically made me pause.

a screenshot of heeseung during his trainee days caught my attention.

at least he's good at what he pursued.

it was from the episode where him and his unit faced many obstacles while preparing for the unit test, and it was when heeseung opened up about his opinions for the team.

oh? taki! i'm so happy that he's finally debuted... that kid's been through too much.

i sighed as i continued scrolling.

"ah you're home y/n," mom hummed.

"when are you thinking of accepting that job offer?" she asked as she emerged out of her room, hands on her hips.

ah right. that job offer.

although i've just been working at a coffee shop for the past few months, it was still fun!! the work ethic was right up my alley too.

"ma.. it sounds like too much of a responsibility to be a junior manager for an idol group," i whined, taking a big bite of my bunggeopang.

"what am i even gonna do? arrange schedules, take care of like 7 other people? i'm no care giver!"

"and so you're willing to spend the end of your days in a coffee shop?"

"it's not like i can work as a manager for another group forever either..." i sighed heavily, tired of this same conversation over and over again.

"but it pays better than now y/n!"

"you'll be making so much coffee that you'll eventually be sick and tired of even smelling it's aroma, believe me." she nagged.

"you won't be young forever y/n. go take on a job that'll build on your experiences and potential," she said.

"and help your dad."

"but-"

"no buts!" she warned, leaving me with that statement.

a junior manager?

i heard that the experience you gain from it is a once in a lifetime thing.

i mean yeah of course, they get to work closely with idols and see things that the fans will never get around to see. they'll even get to see the idols in their lowest, most tired and weakest conditions.

that's inevitable.

i also heard most managers are actually really good friends with the idols and they get to know the idols on a more human level instead of being just a performer.

but the responsibility...

whatever negative thing happens to the group, all eyes are on the staff members— and the group's well being is on our hands. and can you imagine the amount of things i'd have to settle every single day to make sure the group is on time for every schedule?!

i sat there in silence.. just thinking for a while.

mom's right. i have to start helping dad provide for us since i'm growing up. i'll just give it a shot... even if i fail, at least i gave it a shot.

at least... i tried my best right?

right!

i took a deep breath as i scrolled, looking for the company's email in my inbox.

"bighit." i read outloud.

i called the number attached in the file in order to know more details of the job scope and my first day.

"hello? is this bighit company?"

"ah.. yes yes, i'm y/n kim, the one your company offered the position of junior manager a few weeks ago."

"yes, that's my resume... i majored in hair and makeup back in college but i don't have much experience.."

"i've only ever done makeup for small events," i explained nervously, endlessly pacing around back and forth in my room.

"eh? i'll start tomorrow..?!" i gasped as i came to an abrupt stop, mom yanking my room door open.

"w-well.. yes! sure! i-i mean, yes, that's alright with me.. i don't have anything tomorrow,"

"yes i understand."

i glanced at mom, signalling her that i was on a call with someone important.

"ah. yes! i've read the contract before making this call and i agree with the terms and conditions,"

"ah yes.."

"b-belift..?!"

i shrieked as mom came closer, looking up at me in excitement.

"ah n-nothing.. i was just a little shocked because i thought i'd be under bighit since that's where the email came from.."

so belift is bighit's sub company huh... what a discovery.

"yes, i'll be there tomorrow 9am sharp,"

"alright. thank you!"

i ended the call and glanced over at mom as both her eyebrows raised up in anticipation.

"so?"

"I'M A JUNIOR MANAGER FOR BELIFT!" i shrieked as i jumped up and down in excitement.

mom gasped as she embraced me, jumping up and down with me as well.

just like that, i was officially working for belift. yes— the same belift that enhypen's under.

i didn't know how and what to feel.. i didn't know how i'd react if i were to even pass by him after so long.

it's been too long since i've talked to him and it's like i don't even know if he'll be who i knew anymore. he barely called me nor doyoung or even sent us a text.. although he promised us he would.

not a single visit from him either.

at one point, me and doyoung had started giving up that he'll ever call. we eventually ended up coming to a conclusion that he's better off as an idol rather than with us.

and suddenly, the craziest thought crossed my mind.

NO WAY! what... what if they're the group that needs a junior manage-

no! no way.

enhypen wouldn't need a junior manager.. right?

i'll probably be in charge of a rookie or a group of trainees waiting to debut..

yeah. that's it.

that's probably all it is.

i'll be fine right? it's just a job anyway.. all i have to do is hair and makeup and i'll be done for the day. i can do this, i can do this!