My best friends IZ*ONE

16

In the practice room

The girls were preparing for their comeback album, BLOOM*IZ. It was going to be their first album after a year's hiatus.

They were anxious and worried if people would still like them. But pushing those doubts aside, they cheerfully practiced with their very best.

During their break

" May we come in? "

Yujin knocked and asked. Yena opened the door for them as the trainees walked in.

" Hello, my name is Kim Gyuvin. It's a pleasure to meet you "

" Hello, I'm Ji Yunseo "

" Hello, I'm Yoo Seungeon "

" Hello, I'm Zhanghao "

" Hello, I'm Brian "

" Hello, I'm Ollie "

" Hello, I'm Han Yujin. We hope to learn a lot today "

" Welcome, we were just about to get back to practice. Before we start, any questions? "

" I'm sorry if this is a little personal but how do you feel honestly for this comeback, sunbaenim? "

" It's okay, Gyuvin. Well, we're quite worried and anxious but if we work hard, we believe that good results will come "

" I see. Thank you "

" Any more? "

" How do you beat the language barrier? "

" Interesting question, Brian. We don't really have a language barrier nowadays. The Japanese members have been studying hard and always practice the words and lyrics every day so we've been talking really well. They also know how to talk informally "

" Thank you so much, sunbaenim! "

" No problem. Now, girls! Let's show them "

The girls did a live practice stage. The boys watched in awe at their sunbaes.

" One day, we'll be amazing just like them "

" Yeah, we'll be big stars like the amazing IZ*ONE sunbaenims!! "

After their last practice

Eunbi couldn't help but thank the boys for their kind words as they watch their practice.

" I'm going to look forward to you all debuting and become the most incredible, spectacular stars ever!! "

" Sunbaenim! Thank you so much!! "

" Go on. You have a long day. We'll see you again next time "

" Thank you "

" Yujin-ah "

Sakura called out. She wanted to talk about Yubi with him for a bit.

" Is she doing well? "

" Great, really. She can dance really well even after the accident. She's in the school dance team with me "

" Ah, thank you "

Sakura sighed of relief. Yujin looked at her and smiled.

" You must be thinking about her a lot, right? It's okay, noona. She thinks of you "

" I mean I wish I could still keep in touch with her but sadly, I can't if I wanna keep my job "

" I know, I'll take care of her and make sure they don't touch her "

" Thank you so much, Yujin. I mean without your help, we wouldn't have known "

" It's nothing, Yena noona just asked me about her and I happened to know her "