JYPE Building
Jihyo's POV
The eight of us are now inside CEO's office. This is the first time we meet our PD since Chaeyoung passed away because we partly blame him for abandoning our friend in times she needs him the most. A part of us were also guilty that we didn't do anything to help her. If we just dig deeper to her life, maybe we still have her now. If we just pay more attention to her actions maybe we can still see her smiles and giggles.
Woah! Finally! You're complete. I missed you! PD-nim happily exclaimed.
Complete? We are nine from the start and we're just eight. Tzuyu said.
Tzu! Not this time. I said while intensely looking at Tzuyu.
I saw PD-nim's expression suddenly change from happy to sad one. I know that he also suffered a lot when Cub passed away. The people blame him because they think she committed suicide after the company terminated her contract.
Oh! Yeah. Right. About that, I'm really sorry. I should've tried to help her. I really regret terminating her contract that day. I just want to protect your career as a group that I have no choice but to do what's best that time. PD-nim sadly explained.
PD-nim.. You should have told us even if she wants to keep it secret. We are not just a group but a family. We feel really guilty knowing she's struggling a lot for our sake. Dahyun angrily said.
I know. I really regret keeping her family issues only between the two of us. PD-nim answered.
PD-nim, How long do you know about her family? I asked him out of curiosity.
Since the day she became a trainee. We had to do family background checks on you before the Sixteen survival show. PD-nim answered me.
That long?! Jeongyeon questioned him.
Yes. Everything was okay not until the past two years when I received succeeding threats from her father. I- I don't know why he's so obsessed on getting her daughter back. PD-nim explained.
And, you didn't even consult it to her parents. Momo butts in.
Honestly, I don't know. It didn't cross my mind. That's so stupid of me that time. I'm so worried about your career and I know I didn't think much of a solution because I'm also afraid of her father capability to destroy the company. Tsk! Now, that I'm thinking of it. I just want to throw myself. I'm also disappointed to myself. If you just know. He said not looking at us.
Come on. Everyone knows that day you changed your mind on terminating her contract and you didn't even sign it! Cub's manager Unnie butts in.
She sighs.
I think it's about time that we forgive ourselves. Being with her for a long time, I know she won't be happy knowing how miserable we became without her. She added.
You're right Unnie. It's about time we move on. I said while looking at Mina and Momo.
Yeah. Let's do that. I-I don't want to ruin the mood but why are we here? Nayeon suddenly asked.
Yeah. Right. I almost forgot why I called you here today. I just want to tell you something very important about the company. I know you are all aware that since last two years the company loses numbers of shareholders. The revenue generated by the other idol group in our company were not enough to stabilize the company's financial crisis. PD-nim explains while scratching her nape. He is hesitant to continue what he's about to say.
If I'm getting this right, you want us to comeback as eight member group? Mina suddenly asked looking intensely to PD-nim.
Ah! Really? I don't know what happened to the second calmest member of Twice but she's really scary when she's serious. She's second because Cub was the cool girl of the group inside and out.
I'm so sorry to tell you this. But, Yes! The company needs you right now. We cannot tolerate more losses. PD-nim said looking to Mina.
I guess. We don't have a choice. Mina mumbles.
Here she goes.
So, what do you think girls? I asked them trying to help PD-nim.
We are still working under JYPE, so, whatever you say PD-nim. We need to do that. Jeongyeon said.
She's right. And, we are thankful that you've given us enough time to heal. Nayeon said.
I look at the J-line.
It's fine. Our ONCEs are waiting for a long time. I think we should be able to comeback. Sana said.
I'm okay with everything the members decided. Momo said.
Mina just shrug.
Tzuyu and Dahyun just nod.
I'm glad that you all agreed. By the way, I know I'm not in position right now to say this but there will be changes in your positions.
I see. So, our main rapper will be change.
Dahyun-ssi, you know what I meant right?! He said looking at Dubu.
I don't want to be the main rapper. That title belongs to her. I'm not good enough to match our Cub. She's on another level. Dahyun seriously answered.
But-
I and Momo Unnie can do the rap parts but please I don't want to replace her position. She will be the main rapper no one else. Dahyun added.
Ok-ay. I'm considering your suggestion Dahyun-ssi. How about you momo-ssi?
PD-nim curiously asked Momo.
I'm okay whatever the members say. I'll try my best for cope up with Dubu. Momo answered.
Oh! One more thing.. The album.. I mean the songs in the album will be the songs she submitted for her solo. PD-nim said tears visible in his eyes.
Right..Now that I remember she never got the chance to showcase her songs for her solo debut.
Geez. I just now realized that I also lost one of the best song writer. PD-nim sadly said.
The room went silent not until Cub's former Manager Unnie suddenly talk.
Oh! Come on.. She won't be happy if we are like this when she's the topic. I do really missed her so much but we should be able to pull this off. You know what I mean right? Manager Unnie said.
Yeah! Right! I will discuss the schedule of recording and MV shooting after I and the staffs finalized everything. So, expect that next month Twice will be having a comeback. And, one more thing. A new investor gave me this trip tickets for Budapest. Maybe, you want to have a group vacation first. PD-nim said while placing an envelope in the table.
Buda- what? Momo asked while scanning the trip tickets.
Its Budapest. It's the Capital of Hungary Momo-ssi. And, don't worry about your trip expenses. The company will pay. He said smiling to us.
Eh? We have nine round trip tickets. Momo said.
Ah! Really? Then bring your sadness manager with you.
Really??? I can go? I heard that Budapest is one of the best cities in the world. Come on girls! It's about time we go somewhere before your comeback. Manager Unnie excitedly said.
I guess it's not a bad idea. Jeongyeon said.
Let's go together?! I asked while smiling at the members.
All of them nodded except Mina.
Wait for us Budapest!! We are coming!
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