Echoes of Asael: A Manager's Second Chance

Whispers of Hope: Unveiling Dreams in the Silence

"Hot Americano, drink here."

I need to arrange a schedule for their training. I was told that the training room on the first floor will be used by senior trainees. Don't they know the training room is for junior trainees on that floor? Just because they are seniors, they think they have the power to control the influence there.

In the past, I always thought they had the power to direct and do anything in the company. This is all because I trust Eun-ju's words.

"Manager, seniors want to use our training room," she said to me.

"Again? But we have a busy schedule to practice this month. Can't they use the other training room?"

"It can't be like that, Soojin Unnie. They are seniors, we have no power to stop them. We just use the gym room downstairs. There's a large room there to practice, right?"

What a liar. Whenever I remember her words in the past, my head throbs. She really sucks in silence. I will not let that happen again. I need to send an email to PD Oh and also provide proof that they used the training room without my permission again.

Fortunately, I told Eun-ju to screenshot her chat with the seniors who wanted to use the training room.

"I can allow them to use the training room, but I know that their behavior always leaves the room messy after using it. I hate people like that."

When I was looking for a seat in the Cafe, someone touched my back. I turned, and Su-min was smiling at me.

"Su-min?"

"Good morning, Soojin Unnie. Didn't think I'd see you again," she said with a cheerful voice. I looked behind her to see if Yaara was with her. I didn't catch a glimpse of her.

"Oh, I'm with another friend. Yaara doesn't have class today, so she's just resting at home."

It seems like she can also guess what's in my mind. Are they both friends because they have the same telepathic powers?

"Soojin Unnie, it looks like you're also crying so hard. Your eyes look normal from a distance, but when I look closer, they are also swollen. But not as bad as Yaara's."

So it was true that I saw her wiping away tears at that time. Ah, I think I'll start crying too when I remember that.

"Soojin Unnie, how about we go to the table over there and talk about Yaara?"
...

"Is Yaara all right?" I asked her as soon as we both sat down. Su-min just laughed when I asked about Yaara's condition.

"I was very surprised yesterday. Soojin Unnie, do you want to know? She didn't come to class at all at that time, and when I was waiting for her in the usual place, she came to me with red and puffy eyes. She couldn't even open her eyes at all. I just wanted to scold her for skipping, but seeing her so pitiful, I can't get angry."

Ah, I think I can imagine the situation. When Yaara was 7 years old, she once fell into a drain and injured her leg. She would always come to me and cry while burying her face in my shirt. After she cried, her face would turn swollen, as if she had been stung by a bee.

"I have never seen Yaara so emotional. She always put on an emotionless face. Sometimes, I wonder if she has a human heart or not. Unnie, Yaara told me that you are playing with her feelings, and the only reason you are looking for her is to make her an idol again," explained Su-min while sipping the hot coffee that had just arrived.

"Yes, it was my fault. I should have asked how she was doing after not meeting her for such a long time. I wanted to apologize to her, but she said she doesn't want to see my face again."