Chapter 9: Of His Decision & Her Regrets Chapter 9 Theme Song: All Right by M-tiful       ♥♥♥     "So, which one is your choice?"   It should have been an easy pick, but I still end up overthinking whether I'm making the right decision. Especially after what had just happen between Minjun hyung and Jei noona. There the three ladies stood before me. I didn't know they're all just normal vocalist with small parts. Judging by appearance, I wouldn't have guessed Seungah noona actually had a larger role in her group since she fades into the background so easily and never really even try to make herself stand out. I'd have guessed she's just a sub-vocalist. It was great in fact, that she didn't choose me, because everytime she did that, I felt so guilty for having to reject her. Like, why is it so hard for her to understand that I'm not going to choose her back? Why wouldn't she try choose someone who would actually return the favour?   So, it's great. Or it should have been great.    But it didn't felt so.   In fact, I was shocked when she mouthed out her answer, confidently with a luminous smile. I was sure it would be me, especially after seeing how her face lightened up while watching my dance video. It wouldn't be too far a stretch to say, I have a feeling she even voted for me.   But I could be wrong. I don't know anymore.    She didn't pick me when given a chance to pick, for the first time.   But why him? What did he do for her that she had to choose him without even hesitating? Why do I have to always lose to him? What's so great about him? He couldn't dance like me. He couldn't make her smile the way I do. I should feel relieved, but instead I'm shocked, and mad. This is wrong. This is unfair. I should feel good for her. But why him? Why not someone else? No, I shouldn't feel this way. I need to look on the bigger picture. My guilt had been lifted up thanks to her finally getting the idea. I'm sorry, Seungah noona. Enjoy your time with hyung, and good luck. But I'm going to give a fight to win the exclusive date reward. Time is running out, and just now when Sajangnim called about Minjun hyung and Jei noona, he even reminded me to not disappoint him. Don't worry, Sajangnim, I'm not going to do that. Not now. But not for you. For myself. For JJ Project.   But the girls...if they're just sub vocalist, can they sing good enough to help me win? If Seungah noona is lead, she must be good, right? I might need her to win. But if I choose her now, I'd only give her hopes. False hopes. Which way should I go?       "I've decided. Jei noona."       I need to build up a good image now. If I change my pick again, they will see me as a Casanova, like Minjun hyung. Although I'm not sure how good Jei noona is, I'll just have to hope for the best. Plus, maybe during our preparation for the stage, I'll get to win her heart. I'm worried of making the wrong decision to be honest, because of her recent undisclosed scandal with Minjun hyung, but I guess, this will make me the good guy to save the fallen princess, wouldn't it?   "Yes, Jei noona." I grinned, and Jei noona smiled back. I could sense she's gratified. She seemed so frail at this moment. Will she see me as a hero? But will we be able to win against other duets?    "You will have to perform on stage prepared by the beach at six o'clock this evening."   "Noona, do you want to go practice anywhere quiet?" I broke the silence between us once we're away from the crowd and reached the park just behind our previous location.   "No. It's okay. I'll just...can we just practice here?"   I nodded.    I wanted to know what happen between her and Minjun hyung, but she looked so sad and down. I couldn't bring myself to say or ask anything. She hung her head down, like she was giving up. I've never seen her that