Act I | K.SJ [SOON]

01

"And scene!"

The director speaks through his hand held white megaphone "Alright, that's a wrap!" Everybody cheers loudly, embracing each other in joy. "Thank you everyone for your hard work!" They all bowed in gratitude as they either praised or scolded each other.

A young lady, around her late 20's perhaps, approached a man who just finish drinking his half-empty bottle of water

"Mr. Kim" she calls from behind his stool "Your daughter's recital will be starting in 10"

Just in time

He whips his head around from behind and sees her "Please give me a second" tossing his plastic bottle into the trash bin; pulling out his phone and dialed a certain number, telling them to prepare the car outside.

His manager approached him, patting the actor on the back "You did great today Seokjin. I'll see you tomorrow"

The man smiled

"Of course" he mouthed, before ending his line of call.

"Oh! Also, please tell Nabi that her Uncle called in and said congratulations"

"Shall be delivered"

"See you tomorrow Seokjin-ssi!" His co-actress bids goodbye ahead. Putting on his black peacoat from his chair, he waves, also abowing in gratitude as his assistant storms ahead.

"Excuse me everyone!," She exclaims as they walked through the sea of people crowded at the lobby, swimming her hands out, pretending to make a path through the people "Actor Kim Seokjin passing through!"

"Sheesh, you didn't have to announce it loud like that" He feels the tips of his ears burn, flustered.

"Why not? I don't want my favorite niece to grow disappointed at me when I bring her father late to her recital today" Seokjin rolls his eyes back in amusement.

Just as the car arrived, he hopped in the back seat, shutting the door quickly.

"Where's Jungkook?"

"Already waiting outside school, Jin"

"Good Afternoon, Where are we off to?" The driver inquires, turning up the air conditioner

"Now, To St. Lucy Academy please"

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Nabi nervously fidgets her fingers as her part of the script nears. Everyone else shuffles along, her classmates by-standing, waiting for their own part of the show. Her eyes begin to well up as she moves along the curtain, still without the sight of her father in the crowd.

"S-Ssaem" she begins to whine out. The teacher notices and excuses her from the staff handling cues.

"Nabi? What's wrong?"

"Daddy's not here yet? Is he going to make it on time?" Her bottom lip quivers as the spotlight begins to dim, signaling her part to soon begin.

Holding both her hands in assurance "Don't worry Nabi, he'll arrive soon. I promise"

"Kim Nabi, you're next" her in-earpiece signals her as she takes in a deep breath, stopping her tears from falling before stepping out from behind the red curtains. As her eyes scan the whole mini-theater, her ears heard the faint sound of thumping outside.

"Yah! Jungkook-ah, hurry up!"

"Hey! My shoelaces came undone Noona?!"

Her hopes were filled up as her earpiece buzzed on cue. She begins to speak her line loud and clear. And the theater doors open wide, some of the audience's attention diverted to the latecomers.