It was another sunny day for the members of EVE. As their promotion week had already ended, they had significantly fewer schedules.
However, they had some shoots and small brand endorsements here and there. They were also busily preparing for the New Year's Eve performance that happened every end of the year.
They would have also started preparing for the award shows this time around. However, since they debuted in late November, the tracking period for their records for the entire year wasn't sufficient. The same went for OCTA. So, it meant that the group would probably only be able to attend actual award shows next year.
Today, Zeth had a solo brand endorsement for a coffee brand.
"Alright, we're doing this," Akira said, walking out of his room to reveal his all-black outfit, which had cut-holes in his torso, slightly showing his abs.
June, with a simple black hoodie and sweatpants, stared at him, unimpressed.
"What are you wearing?" June asked.
Akira gave him a twirl. "Isn't it cool? This is what gangsters wear when they have missions and stuff."
June scoffed. "We—I mean, they most definitely don't wear that."
"Whatever," Akira said. "You're just jealous my outfit's cooler than yours."
June shook his head. "Where are Casper and Jisung?"
"Here," two voices said at the same time.
June turned around and saw his other two accomplices, who fortunately wore normal outfits.
The four of them were set to go to Chul's house to find some kind of proof that he was, instead, the sock thief. June knew that a mere foot fetish wouldn't get him fired. However, once June proved that he was an actual creep who stole his artists' socks, he was sure Chul was going to lose this battle.
"Are you all ready?" June asked.
"Yup," Jisung chimed. "This is so exciting! I've never done something like this before."
Akira smiled and wrapped his arm around Jisung's shoulder. "Congrats, bro. This is going to be your very first crime!"
Jisung's eyes widened in surprise. "This is a crime?"
"Well, of course," Akira said. "We're going to break inside someone's apartment. I don't think that's legal."
Jisung started hiccupping, unaware of what they were truly doing.
June clicked his tongue and pinched Akira's side, causing the latter to exclaim in pain.
"Don't scare him. This won't be a real crime if it isn't discovered." June reprimanded.
Akira chuckled but quickly turned serious. "Wait. How do you know that?"
June ignored Akira and turned to Casper.
"Did Zeth give the go signal?" he asked.
"Yes," Casper responded. "They've already started driving to the shoot's location. We have half a day to accomplish our mission."
"Good. Let's go then," June said, walking to the door.
"Wait, June. How do you know that?" Akira asked, running after him.
***
The four of them arrived at a huge condominium with lavish greenery outside its huge doors.
They looked up at it in amazement, wondering how Chul was able to live in such a nice place.
