September 2017.

"Unnie," Soyee calls out after a long period of hesitation, the wind blowing her hair whilst the sun shines on her face, "can I ask you something?"

"Yeah?" Haebin asks without taking her eyes off the scenery before them. 

"Do you ever get disheartened? Because of the lack of fans?" Soyee asks carefully, to which Haebin notices. Haebin notices the careful choice of words as well. 

"I would be lying if I said I don't get affected," Haebin casually answers. 

"Mm," Soyee nods and looks down, somewhat regretting her question. 

"Don't worry Sojin ah, you still have more fans than me," Haebin chuckles, but Sojin feels even worse inside. 

"Mianhae unnie, I shouldn't have asked you that," Soyee sighs. 

"No," Haebin shakes her head with the same loving smile, "You must tell unnie everything's that troubling you," she adds. 

Soyee looks up to be touched by the pair of warm eyes filled with love and concern, and sincerely says, "Gomawo unnie."

"Maybe it's hard to understand but sometimes the number of fans doesn't matter. There was this girl yesterday who kept holding her phone up with my name flashed on the screen, waving at me and giving me finger hearts and that enough was encouraging. When I saw her again she told me it was her and I recognised her, and I was so thankful. She was very happy that I knew it was her, and I was happy just knowing that I made her happy. I don't need to hear screams like what Sejeong gets to be happy," Haebin explains, "though I have nothing against Sejeong. I'm glad she's receiving love because she deserves it so much. But sometimes we don't get what we really deserve- that's okay too. As long as we have what we need," Haebin ends with a sigh.

"Gomawo, unnie," Soyee smiles, "I think I have what I need."

"You do?" Haebin turns with a question. 

"Yes. I only need unnie," she softly answers before wrapping her arms around Haebin. 

Haebin feels her heart flutter in happiness. "I love you too," she chuckles. 

"I didn't say that," Soyee denies. 

"They mean the same thing," Haebin laughs.