Matchmaker: BOOK I [Y/N X KAI]

✨ Chapter 63 ✨

"Oh, no, I'm just kidding! This is a brilliant design. You can't just give it out as gift. I'm sure a huge number of audience liked it and there'll definitely be plenty of people who'd want to buy it. In fact, I heard someone saying how they need this dress more than anything in their life!" I say.

"Really?" Piyuu gasps. Aw, she's adorable when she's surprised.

"Yes. And oh, the second thing I wanted to ask is, when will this modelling thing be needed again?" I ask with a plastered smile.

She taps her chin thoughtfully, "I don't know. Soon, probably. This week gave me tons of ideas of dresses and we'd need to execute it in some sort of modelling.

I break out laughing, " Oh, wow, great! That sounds wonderful. Modelling is such a fun thing to do, let's never do this again."

Her eyes widen, "Wait, what?"

"Please, please hire a real model next time. I beg you" I plead.

"Were you really that scared?" she gasps.

"I was practically petrified!" I blurt out.

She grins "Well, you did a really great job of hiding it. And with any luck, we'll be rolling in dough a year from now on and we'll be able to hire a whole army of models."

"That sounds both wonderful and terrifying at the same time!" I reply.

Just then, the nice model from earlier pokes her head from backstage.

"Hey, great job out there. I think there are a few people in the crowd who want to see you and your designer," JiU says.

"Really? They do?" Piyuu asks in a small voice.

"Yes, why'd I lie?" JiU frowns.

"Thank you for informing, JiU. We're on our way!" I smile at her and she gives me a subtle nod, making her way back.

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We step outside and we're immediately greeted by a group of excited expo attendees.

"Hi, everyone!" I gracefully wave at them.

"There they are!" someone hisses and a wave of people runs toward us.

"Hey, could I talk to you?" a woman shouts out from the crowd.

"Oh my god, there are so many people!" Piyuu whispers in my ear.

"Yes, we're famous!" I wink.

"This is seriously scary.." Piyuu shakes. "Have you ever seen so many people?"

"No. But now I am. And we got enough time to talk to all of them!" I look around the crowd and someone catches my eye.

"Hey, look there!" I point at her "That girl, she was the one saying she needs this dress. Let's talk to her first."

"Okay sure" Piyuu nods and we make our way to the girl.

"Hey there, I think I heard you cheering from the audience?" I ask.

She nods her head simultaneously, "Oh my god, yes! That was me indeed! So my name's Hirai Momo and I need your dress!"

"Well, I'm afraid you're a little skinnier than me so it mightn't fit you. But I'm sure Piyuu here can make you a replica taking your measurement!" I say.

"Gladly!" Piyuu smiles. "Here's my card. Call me Monday morning and we can get you a fitting!"

"Oh my god, hooray! Heechul's gonna flip when he sees me in this, literally!" she claps.

"Well, congratulations to both of you!" I squeeze her shoulder.

"Thank you so much. Oh, seems like people are waiting to talk to you. Bye then?" she says.

I nod, "Goodbye! Hope to see you soon," and we welcome our next attendee.

"May I interest you in a wedding dress, madam?" I ask politely.

She laughs, "Oh dear, you already did that. Is there any possibility of me being able to get something by early December?"

"Yes, of course! I can absolutely manage that!" Piyuu responds.

"Oh, thank god. This expo has been a lifesaver for finding people last-minute!" she sighs contently.

"You wouldn’t happen to need a wedding planner, would you?" I ask.

"How did you know?" her eyes widen.

"Oh, I didn’t know actually. It's just that I happen to be a wedding planner so I was just wondering that maybe if you-"

"Well, then, how about I take both of your cards?" she asks.

"That sounds like a great idea! And the plus point is, if you book us both at the same time, you can get a discount as well!" Piyuu informs. Oh, sweet God, why did you need to tell this, Piyuu? This woman was clearly already interested. But well, whatever.

"Oh, wow! Perfect. Expect a call from me this week!" she says and leaves, biding the two of us with a smile.

Next, my eyes fall on a man with a camera. Probably because he looks extremely hot taking photos.

"Hey, man. That's a really nice camera. Are you a photographer?" I ask.

"Yes, and I'd love a photo, if you'd be willing," he says.

"Of course, I'd be honored!" I say and pose as glamorously as I can and try my hardest not to blink as the man takes a few shots.

He goes through his camera roll with a grin, "I can't make any promises. But if I have my way, you're gonna be featured in the Elle Korea."

My eyes widen at his words, "Elle Korea? You mean the Gucci Magazine? You work there?"

"Yes, I do. Why?" he frowns.

"Do you know Kim Jongin?" I ask.

"Everyone knows Kim Jongin! Why you ask, though? Is he your friend?" he asks.

"Well.." I trail off.

"Ooh, boyfriend?" he smirks.

"What, n-"

"Yes!" Piyuu breaks in. "They're dating and totally in love. Don't they make an adorable couple?"

What the fuck is Piyuu doing?

"And a very stylish one. Best wishes to both of you. And in this case, I'll be sure your photo makes it in!" he promises.

"Can't wait!" Piyuu shakes hands with the photographer and he makes his way to the stage room to take photos.

I quickly grab Piyuu by the wrist and corner her.

✨ To Be Continued ✨