Chapter 2: Let's Eat Together

“Usually, when I'm alone- it's really sad. That's why I brag it on SNS”

“Saying that you are eating alone?”

“From now one, let's eat together.”

“Thank you. A day like this has finally arrived.”

The savory smell of dakgalbi is filling my home. My friends viva_touch and kse will be coming any 't minute now. I've invited them for a dinner. It's been a while since the last time we had a get together.

The band has been busy. Upon the start the 3^rd week of August, we've been practically going around Music Festivals and interviews to promote our newest album. We even traveled to Japan and Hongkong like it's just a two-hour car drive. Concerts here and music awards there. There was even a time that we almost had nothing in our stomach and that I content myself with a cup of instant ramyun to satisfy my hunger.

People thought being an idol is like being in heaven. Fans adore us like we are gods. A number of population would wonder why there were people who would spend their money just to have faces posted on their room wall. But behind this fame is a lot of hardwork and criticisms.

As musicians, we are really happy that people would listen and love our music. The songs we made are products of months of writing, composing and practicing as a band. But, fans would also easily criticize like they personally know us. Fans are becoming alienated consumers of music. Hell, like I care as usual. But, it's frustrating sometimes. By the way, I read Karl Marx.

My phone rang. It's viva_touch hyung.

“Jonghyun-ah”

“Hyung. Are you on you way now. I'm almost done with my cooking.”

“That's what I'm gonna say. Mianhe, Jonghyun-ah. Can't go tonight. I had an emergency call from a client. Had to cover an event in Incheon. I've already informed them about a prior commitment so if possible, they find another photographer. Unfortunately, they can't.”

Sigh

“That's too bad. Arraso, hyung. No problem. It's work. I'm still expecting for kse.”

“Kamsahamnida, Jonghyun-ah. Mianhe. Next time. I promise.”

I released another deep sigh. That's quite unfortunate. It would have been happier if there are more people. The other members are not available. They have their own appointments as well. Better call kse.

“Oh, hyung. I was just about to call you. Why do you sound like panting?”

“Jonghyun-ah. Not tonight. Sorry. There's an emergency at home. My mom called.”

“Wae? What's the matter? It is urgent? Life-threatening?”

“Eeyyy. Aniyo. I think it's not to that extend. I'll just call you about the details. Don't worry. Arrasso?”

Wow. He turned off his phone without me properly saying goodbye. I sighed in defeat. How many times have I sighed tonight? I looked at my dakgalbi. “Now what?”

I started to serve myself on a plate and sit in front of my dining table. ALONE. I turned my attention to my house and the silence is deafening. On the opposite chair, I imagined you sitting and eating with me, just as your promised months ago.

“Nah. Yeobo. When will we eat together again?” I said while finally posting the picture on my account.

I missed her baby-like scent. It's my source of energy. She's my source of energy. I would want it to fill my house so that every time I get home, I would be energized instantaneously. So much so that I would gladly keep her in my home. Forever. If only I could.

My recent post have received a thousand likes in a matter of an hour but I am yet to receive yours. Are you that busy?

Suddenly, there's an incoming call. I looked at the caller's name. A silly smile is definitely drawn on my lips as I answered.

“Hello?”

“Oppa” Her angelic voice is coming from the other line and I'm immediately energized. My portable life charger.

Dear friends,

Just few things:

1. Sorry if i have to address JH's friend here using their insta name. i know little of them. haha!!!

2. I'm not sure with my Korean expressions here since I recently became interested with Korean because of JY couple.

3. I perceive that this is written in a a relatively poor quality. I'm planning to revise the two chapters when I have my mind conditioned. Please excuse the quality. haha!!!

The funny thing about making this story is that I have to re-watch their episodes to have some of their conversations and to try to to feel awhat JH might be feeling at those moments. Also, I have to review some of their interviews as well as IG posts. At first, I am determined to finish my tasks but argh. Watching their sweetness  made me fail my mission. It's hard not read their interviews and it's harder not to be distracted when I watch them. Aigoo.

Anyway. Thank you for those who spent their time a leave message of encouragement. And also for those who subcribe to this story. Thank you for believing.

Lovingly yours,

Kiara

P.S.: To be honest, I have inserted some opinions here through JH's thoughts. I carefully aligned it with how I think he thinks so I'm not sure if you will agree with them. He reads Karl Marx. haha!! that's why the term alienation came.