RAP STAR

Chapter 41 [verse 5. One Tuesday]

"When was it? What about the time?"

"It was either Friday or Saturday. Since they have three performances a day, you can just go in whenever, right? Was there a specific time written down?"

"You don't even know that?"

As Mi-ju approached, Seong-hyun leaned against the wall, chuckling.

"Are you suddenly trying to set up a date with me because you haven't booked tickets, don't know the title of the play, or even the showtime?"

"Is that so?" Seong-hyun's back stiffened as Mi-ju's tone lowered. Was this Pavlovian reflex kicking in?!

"If you don't want to see it, then don't mention it. I got the tickets thinking of you."

"Oh, why are you getting mad again, sis? I've already cleaned the ukulele. Should I clean the bass too?"

Mi-ju eventually chuckled at Seong-hyun's playful demeanor.

"Give it here. If it's within reach, I should be the one cleaning it."

"Check the date and time for the play and send it to me by text."

"You won't check it yourself?"

"Hey, did I ever say I wouldn't? Besides, even if I don't watch the play, you should."

"I'm scared that Sang-mi will learn from your antics. Imagine Sang-mi saying to some guy, 'Oppa, what do you eat to be so cute? Could you be my love?'"

Suddenly, Seong-hyun's expression turned serious.

"Did Sang-mi really change lately? I feel like she's become more amiable. And about that joke Dad made when I was eight or nine, saying I'm not his son... That was a real shocker."

Mi-ju burst into laughter, unable to contain herself as she observed Seong-hyun's rapidly changing expressions.

"After all, even though siblings are often at odds, Sang-mi and Seong-hyun are closer than most. It's like they're best friends."

"Seong-hyun's parents must be happy. Having two well-behaved children who get along so well."

Mi-ju knew her parents had been wanting another child for years. Although they had probably given up due to their age, every time they asked, Mi-ju would say she wished for a younger sibling.

Mi-ju trembled with excitement at the thought of calling Seong-hyun "oppa."

"Anyway, there should be a play, right? What if there isn't?"

At that moment, the door to the instrument room opened.

"Welcome! Oh, it's the boss."

"Can Seong-hyun handle today's part-time pay?"

The boss entered the room, and Mi-ju chuckled at the sight of Seong-hyun still holding the mop.

Mi-ju initially asked what was going on, but seeing Seong-hyun still holding the mop, she chuckled.

"Seong-hyun said he didn't want his sister to suffer, so he took it away from her. Absolutely not! I never wanted to be careless about my part-time job!"

"If you can't talk properly... And who said you could drink tea whenever you wanted?"

"Madam told me to drink it... Just a moment. I'll send you a text."

"Mi-ju."

"Yes?"

"Do you really like tea?"

"Yes."