Reaching Out (Zhu Xingjie FF)

08

Jia Reiko

"Your debut stage will be next week unfortunately Reiko won't be joining." Chen-ge stated.

"I have work that time." I stated and he nodded.

"Can't we delay the stage for another week ge?" Cindy asked.

"We can't. Next week is a good time for your debut stage since it's music festival and a lot of other artist will be joining you. But I already have your schedules fixed and Reiko will be joining you for promotions then." Chen-ge explained that I nodded.

"It's okay guys." I smiled at them. I know they wanted this stage to be for all of us. "I'll join you soon."

"I need you to prepare for special stage when you'll be introduced as the last member Reiko. Some people might start to question so be prepared." Chen-ge started telling us what to do and all before dismissing us for practice.

"Jiayou!" I cheered for them as I walked out of the office heading for work.

Cindy Li

Practice went for hours and then days. All of us including Reiko haven't had any sleep until our debut stage day. Reiko, unlike normal days she got up earliest than all of us. When I went out of my room homemade breakfast was cooked, lunch boxes are prepared. There are even drinks prepared individually. Reiko isn't around anymore but she left a note:

I may not be with you girls but perform it as if I am. I'll be cheering you on while at work. This is just our beginning and there'll be plenty more stages that we'll be sharing so~jiayou!. Jia Reiko.

Everyone passed the note and we all happily ate. Reiko might be the same age as me but she's way more mature. Today's stage is special and it will be more special if she was with us but even though we'll make it like she is!

Jia Reiko

I was on my first break when Anna and Rolyn pulled me infront of the TV. The C-Music Show is live on air.

MC: To introduce the first C-Pop group who all from parts of Asia! DOA! Daughters of Asia!

The MC introduced and the girls went up the stage. Each of them introduced themselves in their own languages and where they grew up. Our debut song is a love song, ballad but there are parts Jaycee, Hannah, Aiko and me supposedly had a dance part.

"You should've been there." Rolyn said that made me shook my head.

"If only you didn't have to cover for Jessica today, you should've been there with them." Anna stated too.

"I'm fine with it. Besides my job is still my priority. It's my last week of work anyway." I bitterly smiled at them but suddenly changed when a lot of people cheered for DOA after their performance thinking it was a surprise debut. No one knew about us, we made a stage debut without a fan base thankfully the response was good. Promotion from now on will be hard since we are still unknown especially me.

"You can do it Jia. It might be hard since you're starting but we'll be rooting for you." Anna stated again that was agreed by everyone who was watching the show even our on-site supervisors.

"Anna's right Jia. We'll support you. We're disappointed though that you're not renewing your contract with us but we'll always be rooting for you. We're family." Mr Wang stated.

"Thank you everyone." Happy that everyone will be cheering for us.

"JIAYOU!" Everybody cheered then soon we continued working again. The whole week went like thunder and my last day was filled with laughter. Our supervisors made a little farewell celebration for everyone who finished their contract, for those who will be going home and for those who renewed their contract. As they also cheered for the new path I choosed.