It took a moment for the girls to realise that Lala was talking to them. The nudge helped, but also caused them to panic as they nearly fell over each other trying to leave. The high level of endorphins coming off these two was enough to clear any room. Tris raced back to grab a bag and their phones at Lala’s suggestion. How she could be thinking of practical things in this situation was a miracle, but that comes from being a good leader and ALT had the best. Swerving to avoid Minho in the foyer, the girls barely made it out of the dorm in one piece. They both finally came to a stop at the elevator, breathing harshly from the exertion, before they collapsed in laughter.
“Ige mwoya?” Ash asked still looking stunned. “Molla, I am still trying to figure out how a guy can look hot af in a bunny costume” Tris confessed. They both looked at each other and burst out laughing. “Lala is gonna have her hands full” Ash said laughing even more at Tris’s response of “In more ways than one”. They had tears rolling down their cheeks in their shared mirth. “But, Omo...how totally adorable was this whole concept?” Tris asked, eyes dreamy now. “the flowers, the plushy...”  Ash nodded, adding “and not forgetting the hot, wet bunny. Blonde sure looks good on him.” Tris did her crying face “Lala is so lucky, guys don’t do things like this anymore” she lamented sadly. “Ne Ne” Ash agreed. “So now that we basically have to get lost, what should we do with ourselves” “I don’t know” Tris said “but since I brought Lala’s bag, I guess this day is on her” she grinned wickedly as they both high fived.
Rifling through Lala's bag, Ash whistled in surprise or pride…not sure which. “Url LeaderNim…..Daebak" she praised. In the bag was three sets of face masks, sunglasses & snapbacks. There was money, business cards for restaurants, drivers, etc. They were all set to go anywhere they wanted, incognito. “Baegopa" Ash said pouting and rubbing her non-existent belly. Tris rolled her eyes, in mock disgust. Ash was such a contradiction…she was forever eating or hungry but she never gained any weight and she ate slower than the slowest thing on earth. “Bulgogi” Ash demanded “Arasso…let’s get food first, but I wanna watch a movie after.” Tris negotiated “Cos’ I don’t think we wanna come home anytime soon" she said smirking. 

When they exited The dorm building Tris was literally bubbling with excitement…”Oooh Ash!!” She said grabbing her hands and dancing about “Noraebang jebal" she begged with puppy dog eyes. This is an eye rolling moment Ash thought. “We are singers Tris, we sing every day. Why do you want to do Karaoke of all things?” she asked giving in and rolling her eyes.  “hmmm.. well we can get a room, so we don’t have to wear these glasses and face masks. We get to sing other artists songs…Ne Ne I know we can do that in our studio….but it’s not the same” she begged at Ash's expression “We can eat there and" she motioned the action of having shots. She ended her argument with a wink causing Ash to smile and give in. “Fine…but I get first song choice" Ash said laughing when Tris started singing “ Baby baby baby" in a ridiculously high falsetto, as this was Ash's favourite line and hitting those high notes was child’s play for her.
“Tris" Ash questioned nervously, not sure how to bring this up. “Ne" Tris answered immediately sensing something was up, as she held onto Ash's arm as they walked slowly towards their destination. “hmmm" Ash mumbled…”Just say it" Tris requested of the maknae. “Doyouthinkweshouldinvitetheboys" she said in one breath. “Yah!! Stop pulling a Lala…use your words…preferably in one syllable or less" she said smiling. “ Hmmm ….well if we are doing karaoke….it would be more fun if there was a crowd…” Ash said trailing off. Tris waited for her to continue, even though she now has a pretty good idea where Ash was going with this. She knew for her to be totally comfortable with this, she needed to get it all out. “Do you think we should invite the boys? She asked cautiously, smiling in response to Tris's encouraging smile. Nodding, Tris pulled out her phone dialling Jinki Oppa.
The girls were going through the food menu, having already settled into a private room, when Jinki stuck his head into the room. He was rudely shoved in as the once spacious room seemed now too small with all the testosterone that had entered. Mask, hates and glasses were removed to let the Shinee beauty through. The girls rose awkwardly not sure how to greet them. Jinki though had no such qualms as he took them in his arms for a group hug. This didn’t last long as he was peeled away from them by two jealous males. Tris and Ash had no time to be shy as each of their men unfolded them in bone crushing hugs. Jinki & Key hugged each other “No body loves us" Jinki mourned, causing the girls to break free and form a group hug, comforting him. Jonghyun and Taemin joined in making it one big love fest of a group hug. Key who was in the centre, shoved them all away in mock disgust. “Have you ordered food yet?” he asked grabbing the menus.
After ordering a ton of food, Soju, water (for the light weight), they started going through the music listing. Ash no longer wanted to sing first, blushing and handing the mics out. Wanting this to be more fun than competitive they decided to do each other’s songs first. Jinki, Taemin & Jonghyun took their places as the opening strings of ALT's debut single “Phoenix Rising” played through the speakers. The audience of three, cheered and wolf whistled at the exact ALT starting poses. 

naega cheoeum dangsin-eulbwass-eul ttae, naneun naui milaeleul boassda
modeun dangyeneun na-ege deo gakkai nae sowon-eul gajyeo
dangsin-ui nun-eun na-ege segyeleul yagsog
modeun jag-eun sogsag-im gip-eun nal ppob-a

When I first saw you, I saw my future
Every step brought my wish closer to me 
Your eyes promised me the world
Every little whisper pulled me in deeper

These namjas knew the words and the dance moves. The girls would have to show them how well they knew their Sunbaes’ music too. So much for fun over competitiveness. Ash let out a whistle of appreciation as Taemin perfectly performed her y dance moves. Unfortunately the guys weren’t aware of Ash's party trick and were startled out of their routine. Taemin stopped mid dance in surprised admiration causing the other pair to dance into him. The end result was a heap of Shinee on the stage floor. The audience cracked up at the sight booing them off the stage. Tris wanted to sympathise with Jonghyun but knew better by the glare from Ash. This was war...Karaoke War!!

Ash and Tris pulled Key to the stage as their third. Although he protested, it was mild and half-hearted. “Are you up for a challenge Key Ssi?” Tris asked as she winked at Ash. “Let’s take things up a notch” Ash, agreed going to change the settings on the Karaoke machine. Tris took Key aside to whisper the plans, laughing at his exaggerated expression of shock “Jinjja?” he questioned a little stunned at the competitiveness of these girls. At their synchro