Chapter 5

 

 

 

"What?!" said Chorong out loud but soon, covered realising that her voice echoed the entire office, filling the silent air.

"Hayoung-ah, is she your sister that you've been talking about?" asked Namjoo, realising how serious the situation was.

"Yes. Chorong unnie, I've asked Bomi and Naeun unnie about this. They have no idea where she went. It's been three days since, she hasn't come back home. I thought that you would be the best choice because you were the last one to meet her, right?" asked Hayoung calmly.

"Oh no....that reckless girl...." sighed Chorong, realising what she had done. With her memories going back to her conversation with Eunji, she remembered everything clearly. She told Eunji to find a solution first, before coming back and it seemed that the girl did exactly just that. She really did leave and disappeared to search for a way to solve her debts. But she couldn't tell this to the girls. Eunji helping out on her debts was meant to be a secret between the two of them. What could she do now?

"I came back home three days ago and found this letter on her desk. It isn't much but it's just too vague to tell what she's up to." said Hayoung taking out the piece of paper out of her pocket and handing it to the older girl.

On the letter was written with a very simple sentence:

"Hayoung-ah, unnie has something important to do. I'll be back soon okay? :) "

Along with cash for Hayoung to survive through the week, there was only one more important piece of evidence left behind. An audition poster calling auditions for the upcoming Superstar K talent show. Even at one glance, Chorong knew that the girl did something stupid and reckless again. With another heavy sigh escaping , the girl couldn't help but to focus her eyes on that reward that was written clearly in bold letters "100 million won". 

"She's crazy" thought Chorong who felt that it was her fault. She felt that she had the responsibility to find Eunji and stop her from doing something that seemed clearly impossible.

"Audition? Hayoung-ah, your sister is interested in music?" asked Namjoo.

"Actually....I don't know what's gotten into her all of the sudden." said Hayoung who knew Eunji from the back of her palm.

"What do you mean Hayoung-ah?" asked Chorong, wondering what she had in mind.

"Eunji unnie works several odd-jobs including being a taxi driver right?"

"And?"

"She's been working in order to support me. In fact, she did attend a university before and her major was, music. But a week before her graduation, my family's financial status suddenly started to break apart and that's when Eunji unnie made a crazy decision to drop out. She decided to work and work, just to support us. Without her sacrifice, I wouldn't even be able to enter college and I'm thankful for unnie's decision but...I felt sorry. That's why I wonder if maybe, Eunji unnie wanted to do something she loved after seeing this poster...." said Hayoung, trying to figure out her sister's intentions.

Chorong who nodded, was surprised at Hayoung's deduction skills but she had to keep her lips shut, knowing that it was totally wrong because the only reason why Eunji did that was because of her.

"She's as smart and cunning like her sister" thought Chorong who tried her best to hide the actual truth.

"So that's why, I think I know where she went. But I can't go there by myself unnie. I need your help." said Hayoung.

"Me?" said Chorong surprised.

"I mean, you're the only person Eunji unnie will listen to." 

"I'm joining in too Hayoung-ah." said Namjoo.

"Unnie....you don't need to do this..."

"It's okay, your problems are my problems. I'm your senior so I should take care of you." said Namjoo. Upon hearing her words, the younger girl wasn't sure how to respond, it was indeed full of affection but yet it was strange to her uneasy heart. Even Namjoo too, had no idea why she said that, it was simply words from her heart.

"Omo, what's with the sudden silence between the two of you..." said Chorong with a giggle finding it somewhat adorable to se the two young girls suddenly froze upon making eye contact with each other.

"A-Anyways, we need to go to Busan." said Hayoung, shaking off the weird feeling she felt after hearing Namjoo's words.

"Busan? Wow, I'm totally in." said Namjoo eyes, wide open with excitement.

"Hey, you're not going there to have fun." said Chorong.

"It's Eunji's hometown. Well, it's technically mine too but I grew up in Seoul. I think she went there to meet her music teachers again. I have a weird hunch that she's really there unnie. You have to believe me." pleaded Hayoung. From one look of her eyes, the girl could tell that she was sincere.

"Is it possible for the two of you to at least take the weekend off? You don't need to worry about accomodations, mom and dad will welcome you with open arms." continued Hayoung.

"That....would be a little difficult...." said Chorong as she thought for awhile while glancing at Namjoo.

"With deadlines coming up, there's no way our bosses are gonna give us a leave in the middle of nowhere." sighed Namjoo, already finding it impossible.

"No, it's possible. Hayoung-ah, I'll get back to you tommorow alright? Let the unnies handle this. We're definitely going to find Eunji and bring her back." said Chorong with confidence.

"Unnie...." said Namjoo as she stared at her confused. It's a first seeing her like that, where did she get all that determination from? How much has she changed by just meeting Eunji?

"Thank you so much Chorong unnie!" smiled Hayoung as hope lit up in her eyes, almost wanting to hug her but decided not too because it would seem impolite as a junior.

"Don't hug her, hug me instead" teased Namjoo, who noticed the small actions that her junior did.

"It's okay, I need to head back to work. Thank you Chorong unnie." smiled Hayoung as she got up from her seat and bowed.

"Hey, what about me?" pouted Namjoo.

"Unnie, i see you every other day. Bye~" said Hayoung with a cheeky smile as she left with ease, a burden lifted from her heart.

"Oh wow, since when did she become so bold to her own senior. Looks like I have to teach her proper manners next time." sighed Namjoo as she crossed her arms.

"Take care of Hayoung well Namjoo-ya, be glad that she isn't as troublesome as her older sister." giggled Chorong as she patted her shoulder and headed back to her cubicle, ready to work again. Watching her senior sitting at her desk, Namjoo was slightly dumbfounded and it made her more curious as to what kind of person, Hayoung's sister was like. She's already got a handful in dealing with Hayoung with her jokes but she is a good junior who does her job well. Does that mean Eunji is double trouble? Not wanting to keep these thoughts in her mind, the girl headed back to her desk and prayed that Chorong magically persuades their bosses to give them a leave over the weekend. Just by the idea of visiting Busan made her excited.

Two days has passed since then and Chorong truly did the impossible. After all, her strongest point was by verbally persuading her bosses with pure facts and truths, nothing that were made up of lies or threats. Bravely entering her superior's office armed with documents in her hand, the girl presented a proposal of what seemed to be the next-hit drama that could rival Tvn's Goblin. It took them by surprise, just why was their writer, Park Chorong hiding such a project and only revealing it now? By allowing them to review the storyboard clearly, they were indeed impressed and accepted their writer's new drama project. It was a decision made quickly as the drama would start to be in the early stages of productions in early summer. But of course, it was on one simple condition that Chorong kindly asked, in exchange for the golden script she had made using her blood, sweat and tears. A vacation.

A vacation of not just her alone, not just Namjoo but for all of her co-workers who had been working so hard the past few years. The girl had such a kind, selfless heart to consider the wellbeing of others rather than herself alone. It was a dead-end. The superiors had no choice but to say, yes.

Exiting the office with victory, her co-workers stood up and clapped, thankful towards Chorong that gave the whole team a well-deserved vacation. 

"Wow unnie, you're really amazing!" said Namjoo with wide open while clapping her hands.

"It's nothing really. Come on, we should start preparing a trip to Busan." said Chorong with a smile, hanging her arm around the girl as they happily walked back to their cubicles, satisfied with the good news. Returning to their places, they were instead greeted with Hayoung who waited for them to return, hoping that the deal went through.

"Unnie, did it work?" asked Hayoung in worry.

"We're going to Busan~" smiled Chorong widely with a nod.

"Wow! This is awesome unnie! Then I've got even much greater news to tell you!" said Hayoung who grinned brightly upon hearing the news.

"Oh? What is it Hayoung-ah?" asked Namjoo.

"Guess what, both Naeun and Bomi unnie also managed to take the weekends off! It's easy for Naeun unnie because she's in control but I'm not sure how Bomi unnie sneaked through. Anyways, the five of us are going to Busan this weekend!"

"This isn't like a pure concidence right? Man, this is going to be such a fun trip!" said Namjoo in excitement.

"Guys, remember that we're not going there for a trip but to search for Eunji." warned Chorong in a strict tone. Immediately, the two girls settled down. It was at times like these where Chorong looked like the mother who was looking after two big kids. Well, looks like she'll have to handle another extra two while on the trip.

 

But if she were to be the mother of these four, mischievious kids, who would be the father?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~X~

 

 

 

 

 

The awaited weekend had arrived. Prior before, a group chat was formed among the four girls including an awkward introduction by Namjoo who seemed the odd one out because everyone knew each other except her. But, it didn't take long before she settled in, finding much similarites with everyone especially Bomi, in terms of food. In fact, she was also thankful for Hayoung who tried her best to make Namjoo feel comfortable in the group chat, always making sure that she was not left out. The group had agreed to meet at the train station on an early Saturday morning, sharing their expenses to take the 2-hour KTX train ride to Busan and agreed to share beds together at Hayoung's(and Eunji's) house. 

"Alright, everyone's here. Let's go." said Chorong making a head-count like a leader as the four girls were just too engrossed in their own conversations. A sigh escaped as no one listened to her. Indeed, it felt like she was taking care of a group of kindergardeners.

"Guys. I said, let's go." hissed Chorong. Immediately, the girls gathered together and walked in a straight line, following the girl to the counter, baggage check and soon at the platform to wait for the train. As they stood for the train to arrive, the kids were busy eating snacks that the older girl had used her own money to buy. It was indeed an effective method to get the girls quiet as they were too engrossed in eating.

"Gosh, I did not come here to be a babysitter y'know?" sighed Chorong looking at the girls but for some reason, she felt happy that they were well-fed. Perhaps, this was just a small pinch of how mothers felt like.

"Unnie, eat some too. It's gonna be a long day." said Bomi, wanting to feed her a piece of bread. The girl was reluctant, she was afraid of falling in love again knowing how painful it was.

"No, I'm not hungry. Eat it Bom-ah." said Chorong with a smile as she shook her head.

"Really? Alright.." pouted Bomi wondering if something was wrong but decided to put the remaining piece into .

"The train is coming~ I'm totally getting the window seat~" said Namjoo with excitement, seeing the train approaching.

"Who are you going to sit with Hayoung-ah?" asked Naeun as the maknae was split between choosing her best friend, Naeun or her senior, Namjoo.

"Are you going to sit with her or me?" asked Namjoo staring at the younger girl with crossed arms.

"Omo, unnies why are you like that to me?" laughed Hayoung nervously as she sneakily grabbed Bomi's arm.

"I'm going to sit with Bomi unnie. The two of you can sit together." said Hayoung with a cheeky grin.

"Hey, are you saying that I'm sitting alone?" asked Chorong.

"Yes, she meant that unnie. Have fun." teased Bomi, replying on behalf of the maknae.

"Gosh you girls...." sighed Chorong as the team boarded the train, placing their luggages at the side and occupied the seats as said. They really weren't joking about letting the oldest member sit by herself. But Chorong was comfortable having a seat all to herself, it was less trouble sitting with any of the "kids" and away from the chatter. As the journey to Busan began, the girl looked outside the window as she embraced the view of the metropolitan city before it tucked away into the suburbs where more greenery was painted across. Taking a peek from behind, the girls were in their own world clearly more excited about going to Busan rather than finding Eunji. Bomi and Hayoung were engrossed in beating each other's highscores in a mobile game while Naeun and Namjoo seemed a little awkward but managed to break the ice upon the topic of fashion.

How are they so calm? Chorong couldn't help but to think of Eunji, wondering why she is so reckless and willing to go to such limits to help her out.

"I have to stop her from joining the audition" thought Chorong as she sipped her coffee.

"By the way Hayoung-ah, what's the itinerary?" asked the older girl but there was no answer, the maknae was too focused on the game.

"Hey." hissed Chorong, immediately Hayoung took her earphones out.

"Yes unnie?" 

"I said what's the itinerary for today."

"Well, we're dropping by my house first to settle our luggage."

"And then?"

"Uh...then we start finding Eunji unnie." said Hayoung with faltering eyes.

"Which is? Don't tell me we are going to search the whole of Busan..."

"We can start by visiting her high school Chorong unnie." said Bomi, saving Hayoung.

"If she isn't there?"

"We can ask the aunts at the market whether they've seen her around. After all, Eunji's really friendly with everyone y'know?"

"But..."

"Unnie, don't worry. We have to be positive. Keep calm and just enjoy the trip alright?" said Bomi with a smile, concerned about the older girl. Knowing her for years, she knew that she would worry over many things.

"Okay." said Chorong as she turned back to her seat and continued to look out at the window. The cold response made Bomi worry about her more. She has been watching her behaviour since the beginning and could tell when she was really upset. Not wanting the trip to be ruined, the girl carefully got up from her seat and approached her.

"Unnie...." said Bomi carefully as she stood up and tightly held onto the seat so that she wouldn't fall due to the moving train.

"What is it Bom-ah?" sighed Chorong as she turned to look at her.

"I'm sorry." 

"For what?"

"I'm the second oldest here so I should be taking care of the others too. We were just too caught up by the thought of going to Busan and we forgot the original purpose that is to find Eunji. I understand. We are worried too but there's no point if we keep worrying right?"

"It's okay Bom-ah. I'm fine, don't worry."

But the younger girl frowned upon her response. 

"That's a lie, you're always saying that it makes me so-"

"Excuse me madam, please return to your seat." interrupted the staff as Bomi had to return to her seat, unable to say her words fully.

"What's up with Chorong unnie? Why is she so upset these days? This is driving me crazy." wondered Bomi with much concern.

Soon, the two-hour ride to Busan ended quickly as most of the girls fell asleep halfway except for Chorong who kept to herself with many thoughts floating in her head. At times, she is a daydreamer but also a worry-wart. With the train halting at the destination, the girl had to wake the kids up as they took their luggage, headed outside with sluggish faces and took a bus to Eunji and Hayoung's house.

"I'm hungry." mumbled Namjoo.

"Me too." said Bomi.

"Me three." said Hayoung.

"Naeun-ah, don't tell me-" said Chorong as she turned to the girl who only responded with a nod. The kids were hungry, again.

"Where did all that food you guys ate in the morning went?" sighed Chorong with a speechless laugh.

"But it's okay unnie, I'm sure my mom would have prepared lunch for us." said Hayoung, having a hunch that if they continued to extort free food from Chorong, she would be in big trouble.

"It's okay unnie, we will hold our hunger until we reach Hayoung's house." smiled Namjoo as everyone else agreed. The kids weren't just babies but grown-ups who knew when was the limit. They were already aware of Chorong's changing expressions and no one would dare to make her angry. 

But Chorong had her mind somewhere else. For some reason, the thought of meeting Eunji and Hayoung's parents made her nervous. Why was her body acting like that? It was rather, peculiar.

 

 

 

 

 

~X~

 

 

 

Eunji and Hayoung's house in Busan was squeezed in between a quaint neighbourhood that was far from the beaches. With mountains of stairs that rounded like a maze, it was no wonder where the girls got their stamina from. Carrying their luggages, they finally arrived at a small, wooden house tucked among two other houses as the dogs next door, barked upon their presence. The calm, easy-going atmosphere itself was already an escape from the busy, city life of Seoul.

"Mom! We're here!" shouted Hayoung as she opened the door with ease.

The city girls were surprised, wondering if people in Busan don't lock their doors.

"Oh my, you girls are finally here~ please come in~" greeted a lady who came out, wanting to help them take their luggage but the girls refused as a polite gesture, as it would be far too heavy for her. As they walked inside the small house, they were able to embrace the beautiful, traditional interior that was rare in cities and reminded them of home. Already by a whiff, they could smell something delicious being cooked in the kitchen as Eunji's mother showed them the room where they were going to stay. It wasn't much, all four girls would have to squeeze in the tiny room and sleep with four mattresses on the floor during the night while Hayoung had her own room.

"Help yourself up, there's plenty of food on the table. You girls will need all the energy you need to find that reckless child of mine. Aigoo, I need to teach her a good lesson when she comes back" mumbled the mother to herself as she disappeared into the kitchen. Listening to her grumbles, the girls tried their best to hold their laughter. She was such a cute aunty in their eyes. Placing their luggages and settling in, they headed out to the dining room and started eating.

"Mom~ you can stop~ we can't finish all this!" whined Hayoung wanting to prevent her mother from placing more dishes on the table.

"You girls must eat a lot! You're all still young and need all the energy!" said the mother, going back and forth from the kitchen and the dining room.

"Thank you aunty, we will eat the food well!" said Chorong with a very polite tone, bowing.

"Thank you aunty!" said the three other girls, following the older girl.

"Gosh, I can't believe mom just...." sighed Hayoung with a smile, giving up on stopping her mother.

"Oh! Hayoung-ah, your mom should just be a chef! It's delicious!" said Bomi as her eyes went wide open upon tasting the soup.

"She's right! Oh my god, heck I'm taking some more!" said Namjoo who had the exact expression as Bomi and took more soup into her bowl.

"The two of you are like twins." giggled Naeun finding it funny.

"Really? It tastes normal to me." said Hayoung.

"That's because you've been eating it everyday since you were young. Now stop talking nonsense and eat." said the mother who suddenly appeared from behind and gently pulled the younger girl's ear.

"Ah! Mom!!" shouted Hayoung feeling embarrassed. This caused everyone to laugh as they never seen the girl like this before. Indeed, people are different when they are with their parents. As they devoured into the lovely meals prepared by the mother, they listened to stories of Eunji and Hayoung growing up. Thanks to Eunji and Hayoung's mother, the girls were able to learn about them more.

Eunji was an only child until the age of four when one cold winter night, neighbours heard the cries of a baby outside. But it wasn't the mother or father who went outside to take in the child. Eunji herself, walked out onto the snowy neighbourhood, a scarf wrapped around her neck as she followed the sound of the cries. It didn't take long before the girl found a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, placed into a cardboard box. Without hesitation, Eunji brought the baby back and told her parents that she was keeping her. Her parents however, were reluctant in taking her in but the girl insisted, saying that "she wanted a younger sister". Because of that, Eunji had grown up becoming such a fool for her adopted younger sister even by going as far as to abandoning her education for her. Her reckless decisions had always angered her parents but no one could really stop her. It was probably why her mother wasn't too surprised to hear the news of her disapperence as she was positive that the girl would return back as promise. But the only question was, when?

With lunch ending with more knowledge about Eunji, the girls thanked the mother for the meal as they got ready to head out. The girls were ready to battle the scorching afternoon sun as they wore their shoes. Bowing and saying their goodbyes to the mother who sent them off, the girls got to work. A mission to search Eunji. Following Hayoung, the first stop was the Busan All-Girls High School that wasn't far from the neighbourhood. As it was the weekend, they had no worries about disrupting any classes because it was a day off. Entering the school compound reminded the girls of their high school days, it was somewhat heart-warming to see classrooms again, messy lockers and disoriented notice boards that were filled with much grafitti. Heading up to the second floor, they reached the music room as piano melody leaked outside. Hoping that it was Eunji inside, the girls opened the door but immediately greeted the person in the room with a bow. Unfortunately, it was not Eunji that they had hoped for but a music teacher who was working on weekends.

"Hello teacher, do you remember me?" greeted Hayoung with a smile.

"Oh my, if it isn't Hayoung. You've grown so much! Did you drop by for a visit?" said the teacher with a bright smile, standing from her seat as she gave the girl a warm embrace.

"Allow me to introduce my former music teacher Bada, she also previously taught Eunji unnie as well." introduced Hayoung to the unnies who were taken aback by Bada's presence. She was very beautiful upclose but also had an aura of a celebrity. They wondered whether Bada had been a singer before or even a vocal trainer.

"Actually teacher, i just wanted to ask if Eunji unnie dropped by." asked Hayoung politely.

"Oh Eunji? Yes, she did yesterday morning. I was very surprised by her decision and I will definitely support her."

"Decision?" asked Chorong.

"She's going to participate in an audition for a talent show called SuperstarK. I'm proud that she's finally following her dreams. Ever since I taught her in high school, she had so much potential to be a singer but I was disappointed when she decided to drop out of her music college." 

"Teacher....you just revealed Eunji unnie's history in front of everyone..." whispered Hayoung.

"Oh my, sorry I've gotten too excited. Anyways, she came asking me to re-evaluate her vocal skills. She said she hasn't been singing in over three years but her skills haven't got rusty yet."

"Do you have an idea where she might be now?" asked Bomi.

"If I remember correctly, she said she was going to do a live performance today. I'm not sure where but she seemed pretty excited about it."

"A live performance?" asked Chorong.

"Yes. Why? What is the matter?" said Bada, finding something amiss.

"It's nothing teacher. I'm sorry but we have to leave now. We're in a rush to find Eunji unnie right now. I'll tell you everything later! Thank you teacher! Bye!" said Hayoung in a rush as the girls quickly bowed and left the school in a flash. Although not much information was given about Eunji's whereabouts but at least, they've got a hint of what she's up to.

"What in the world is that girl doing? All of the sudden she's doing live performances now? What?!" said Bomi, surprised at her same-aged friend's actions.

"Looks like she's really serious about entering that audition..." said Naeun.

"Hayoung-ah, do have any idea where live performances would be held in Busan?" asked Namjoo.

"The market. There's always a lot of busking going on there." answered Hayoung.

"Let's not waste any time. We need to find her quick." said Chorong.

"Alright, follow me unnies." said Hayoung, leading the team. After all, she was the only girl who was the most familar with Busan. Walking in the middle of the small town, there was a lot of crowd as it was the weekend. Entering the bustling market where a variety of goods were being sold, the loud chattering of owners and customers alike, it was quite a hectic atmosphere. The girls were tempted by food stalls that displayed fishcakes, spicy rice cakes, fried foods and all sorts. However, Chorong had to pull them away, knowing that this was not the right time to be eating again for the third time. As they walked deeply into the market that seemed to stretch endlessly, there were small groups of musicians that busked at the corner and crowds who would sit down to listen. But none of them beared resemblance to Eunji.

"I have an idea, hold on." said Hayoung as she bravely went inside one of the shops and asked the owners a question.

"Since when was Hayoung like that?" asked Namjoo, surprised at the girl's sudden change in confidence.

"Maybe because it's her hometown so she's more comfortable." said Bomi.

"What did you ask them Hayoung-ah?" asked Chorong as she saw Hayoung coming out after a short moment.

"I found her." said Hayoung as her eyes lit brightly.

"Where?" asked Bomi.

"She's doing a live performance at a retirement home not far from here. Let's go!" said Hayoung as she got excited. The younger girl's was on an adrenaline rush at the thought that her sister was not far from her. With very quick steps, the girls had to catch up while squeezing through the crowd, hoping to not lose her sight.

"Hayoung-ah, walk slowly!" shouted Namjoo in worry.

"Gosh, she's too excited to meet her sister again." said Bomi with a laugh, finding her adorable.

"But it just shows how close these sisters are." said Naeun with a smile who understood how Hayoung must've felt.

"We should catch up with her too. We're not that old." joked Chorong.

"No unnie, you're the old one here." teased Bomi.

"Hey." glared Chorong.

"Unnie, don't kill me here! We need to find Eunji first!" laughed Bomi nervously as she picked up her pace, moving farther away from the older girl while dragging Naeun along.

"Gosh, Yoon Bomi" sighed Chorong. She was used to the Bomi teasing her all the time but the feeling she felt at that very moment was strange. Still confused at her romantic feelings for the girl, it seems that she has finally found her answer. Her heart that pounded loudly, was not for Bomi. It was for Eunji. Since the beginning of this trip, all she had on her mind was that girl. Even at the thought of meeting her again, she was nervous. She wondered what she should say to her. Should she scold her for suddenly disappearing away? Should she hug her because she missed her? It was all too complicated for the girl to take in.

"No, I shouldn't be thinking of this right now. You're not even sure if Eunji is even there yet. Why are you behaving like this Chorong-ah? Ah, how frustrating." 

The girl shook her head and suddenly slapped her cheeks.

"Omo unnie, what's wrong?" asked Namjoo.

"Huh? No, it's nothing. I'm just a little sleepy. Come on, we need to catch up with Hayoung and the others." said Chorong with a smile. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The retirement home was not far from the traditional market whose population made up of nearly 70% elderly. Already by standing outside the gate, they could hear a lot of boisterious noise and laughter. More significantly, the melodic sound of piano echoing. But the girls froze at the entrance, wondering if it was rude to suddenly interrupt the performance. For all they may know, it could just be another stranger inside and not the Eunji that they had searched for. But Hayoung, was confident. She would do anything, just to meet her sister again.

Bravely stepping into the compound, the girl was greeted with one of the caretakers who asked the purpose of their visit. Usually, the younger girl would be very shy to talk to strangers and even come up with reasons that seemed believable. But today, Hayoung was a different girl. Smoothly, the maknae told the caretaker that the girls came all the way from Seoul to help out the elderly because they were part of a college club that believes in altruism. Of course, this was just a big fat lie made up by Hayoung. However, the caretaker believed her tale and allowed the girls entry.

"Unnies, come on. Let's go in!" said Hayoung signalling the girls to come over.

"Wow Oh Hayoung~ you've impressed me today" said Bomi in a cheesy tone.

"W-Whatever unnie, Eunji unnie has to be in there." said Hayoung whose face turned red. 

As they entered the home, there was a crowd of elderly that gathered in a circle as they clapped after a performance. In the centre was a young lady wearing an oversized sweater as she smiled brightly.

"The next song that I'm going to sing is a trot song that everyone loves. Here is Red Pepper by Yoo Ji Na." said the lady as she cleared and placed her fingers on the portable keyboard.

Just by one look, she was wearing a pink cap.

Immediately, Chorong shout out loud that made the whole crowd quiet as they all turned to her.

 

"Eunji-ya!"

 

Hearing a familar voice that seemed to belong to a dolphin-like unnie, the pink cap lady looked up.

 

"Chorong unnie?" said the girl as she stood up from her seat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[END OF CHAPTER 5]

 

 

 

 

 

A/N: Eunji, you're busted! It looks like Chorong has realised her true feelings? Thank you for reading, subscribing and upvoting! Do share your thoughts of what you think will happen next! I will try my best to update soon! :)