CHAPTER 32

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It was Jennie's birthday, so everyone wished her and Decided to go to the mall; they chatted and laughed as they went.

Lisa, however, was grumbling the whole time, dragging her feet behind everyone.

"I can't believe you guys dragged me out here,"

Lisa huffed, clearly displeased.

"I had work to do at the studio! Do you know how much editing I still have left? I could be halfway through it by now."

Jennie chuckled and looped her arm through Lisa’s, giving her a gentle tug.

"Come on, Lisa. It's my birthday! The studio will still be there when we get back. Just enjoy this, okay?"

Lisa smiled.

"That's the only reason I let them drag me."

Meanwhile, up ahead, Jisoo was causing her usual mischief. She had been persistently pestering Rosé to let her court her for days, and today was no different.

As Rosé pretended to ignore her, Jisoo followed closely behind, her hands clasped together in mock pleading.

“Come on, Rosie. Let me court you! I’ll write you songs, buy you flowers, carry your shopping bags—whatever you want!”

Jisoo pleaded dramatically, leaning in way too close.

Rosé smirked, clearly enjoying the chase.

"You’re going to have to do better than that, Jisoo. Besides, I’m busy shopping. Go buy yourself something nice for a change."

As they walked, a salesgirl inadvertently stepped in Jisoo’s path. Never one to miss an opportunity for sass, Jisoo stopped and raised an eyebrow at the girl.

“Excuse me,”

Jisoo said, her voice dripping with attitude.

“Can I tell you a secret?”

The salesgirl blinked, looking confused.

“Uh, sure?”

Jisoo leaned in with a sly grin.

“You’re in my way.”

The friends burst into laughter, practically doubling over at Jisoo’s boldness. Even Rosé, who had been playing it cool, chuckled softly.

"You are impossible,"

Rosé shook her head, amused.

Jisoo was feeling smug now, especially with everyone laughing. She turned to the salesgirl again with her usual flair.

"Actually, where can I find something for my perfect face?"

She asked.

The salesgirl, clearly trying her best to stay professional, was about to guide Jisoo to the beauty products when Jisoo held up a hand and cut her off.

"Wait!"

"You’re supposed to say ‘nothing,’ because I’m already perfect,"

Jisoo finished, striking a pose.

The group cheered, hooting and clapping at Jisoo’s antics. Jisoo, riding high on the attention, turned to Rosé with a playful grin.

"So, what do you say, Rosie? Will you let me court you now?"

Rosé rolled her eyes but smiled, finally giving in.

"Fine, Jisoo. You win. I’ll let you court me."

Jisoo’s eyes lit up as if she’d just won the lottery. She let out a gleeful squeal and immediately jumped on Jennie and Lisa, pulling them into a hug.

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