No no no , dont have negative thoughts , alright ? We disbanded because our contract had ended and all , and our popularity had somewhat went down after all those new bands suddenly ‘bloom’ in the year 2011 . No , dont blame them . We decided that its time to finally pass the industry to younger generations !

 

keke .

 

But yeah , i sure do miss idol life .

 

I mean , i miss our Shawols , my Taemints , my fangirls . Now , ...i know that they’re still there ; tho slowly decreasing in number and dormant , ...they’re still there . But we dont have a concert , or a fanmeet , or a comeback anymore . So its going to be hard for them to show their love that i’m starting to wonder , ....wheres the love ? I mean , i dont receive street stares anym-

 

“...Lee ...”

 

...huh ? Did someone call me ?

 

Nah . Cant be . Its been so long since someone did . And i’m in Singapore , walking along Helix bridge in Marina Bay with not a single soul around .

 

“L-Lee..., umm , ...Taemin-ssi !”

 

“AIGO DONT ME !!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PL-” my reflexes got the better of me when i felt a hand touch my shoulders .

 

Soft , melodious laughter suddenly broke the silent air .

 

“kekekekekekeke , Taemin-ssi , kekekekeke ! What are you talking about ? Youre being so ridiculous in broad daylight ! A ? Honestly ? kekekekeke . Aniyo , you’re Lee Taemin from SHINee right ? Aigo , fancy meeting you here !” a girl with black curls and baggy shirt , a few centimeters shorter than me , is standing there smiling so brightly .

 

Wait , ..she knows me ? She dont look old enough to !

 

“a-anyeongh-h-hasey-yo .”

 

why am i suddenly stuttering ...?

 

“Ah , Mianh . Anneyeonghaseyo Taemin-ssi ! Mianhe , i scared you like that .”

 

“Ah , aniyo . Its alright .” i shook my head .

 

Aish , that was embarrassing .

 

“Um , ..what are you doing here in Singapore alone ?”

 

“ a break ?” i said a matter-of-factly .

 

Shes so rude , shocking me and then laughing in my face . But ...is she a fan o’mine ...?

 

“ah , ...right . Sorry .” she said and looked down .

 

Aish ! I made the situation awkward . Taemin , she was being nice , you pabo ! You wanted attention , and now you’ve got it ! Why are you suddenly acting like youre irritated and all ?!

 

What should i do ? What should i do ?!

 

AH , introduce myself !

 

“Anneyonghaseyo ! Lee Taemin imnida !” I said and bowed down .

 

“..um , ...”

 

Aish , shes lost now ? ...how adorable .

 

“...keke , Anneyeong haseyo ! Shin Seo Min imnida ! Please take care of me !”

 

“yaaaaaaah , ...shouldnt i be the one saying that ?”

 

“um , ...” she muttered , looking confused .

 

“...since i’m in your country and all ...?”

 

“OH !” she exclaimed brightly once again , you’d think that somebody a light switch in her or something .

 

 “MIANHE . Aniyo . I’m from Seoul too ! Singapore ...is my second home ! My mum was from here , and my dad is from there . So ..yeah , we moved to Seoul ! But i know Singapore like the back of my hand ! If i may ask , ...where are you staying at currently ?”

 

potential stalker much ?

 

“um , ...i dont know whats the hotel called ...something around MB ...something . Its very expansive ! I have no idea that it’d be thaaat expansive . Lucky me ! I brought extra cash and all .”

 

Why am i suddenly so friendly ...?

 

Right .

 

Cause i’m in a foreign land , knowing nobody . So shes the closest person i know here .

 

“...for real ? MBS ? the MBS ?”

 

“...yeaaah .” i said and nodded enthusiatically .

 

“ Taemin-ssi ! aigo , ...youre so adorable !” she sputtered and clapped her hands , “Thats not a hotel ! Thats a , ...a , MANSION FOR RICH PEOPLE . kekekeke , i suggest you move out . How long are you staying anyway ?”

 

It actually feels nice to have somebody to talk to ...

 

“...around , a month ...?”

 

her eyes grew bigger , as big as Minho hyung’s , whats so surprising ?

 

“you MUST move out , Taemin-ssi ! RIGHT NOW ! LETS GO !”

 

ouch ! She pulled my arm ! My delicate , fra-

 

...pulled my arm ...?

 

“Okay ...we’re friends now , huh ?” i distractedly asked while trying to keep my balance so i wont fall face flat to the ground .

 

“I guess so ! Lets go Taemin-sssssiiii !”

 

“Aish , araso araso ! I’m going .” I muttered as she hauled me towards the direction of the hotel .