SNU Lecture Classroom – 8.35 AM

As the second semester started, Lexi rushed to class. She took her usual seat in the front row and got busy with a new transcript. Meanwhile, indistinct chatter filled the room; students were telling stories about their spring break plans. 35 minutes has passed and Pr. Jenkins was nowhere to be found: He was always on time throughout the whole year, which made his absence somehow worrisome.

A few minutes later, the door opened. As he entered the room, everybody went back to their respective seats. Lexi was too busy having her nose in a book to notice that the lesson was about to start.

“Hello everyone. I am here on behalf of Pr. Jenkins” the substitute initiated “He is on a mission abroad and he entrusted me with the task of teaching his class while he’s gone. Don’t worry, he will be back just in time for the final exams”.

As much as the students were glad to take a break from the wise man’s unorthodox teaching methods, reminding them of the final exams made them frown instantly. Lexi refused to leave her book until she reached her pre-bookmarked page. She was saddened by her teacher’s sudden nonattendance, but at the same time she was relieved to know that they will proceed with the program.

The substitute put his backpack on the desk and headed to the board “My name is Lee Jae Suk and I will be your teacher for the time being”.

Upon hearing the name, Lexi hastily closed her book and looked up. Of all the coincidences in the world, this one had to be her fate. For the first time in her life, she felt like Karma hit her and it hit her hard. “Please be a different Lee, please be a different Lee” was all she kept saying inside her head. The minute her eyes scanned the new teacher, a loud gasp left .

“Is there something wrong, Miss ?” he urged her.

“Animnida Dav-, Sabu-nim” she corrected herself before the word escaped .

BIGHIT Recording Studio – 2.18 PM

Today was dreadful and tiring for Lexi. This morning’s encounter with David was more awkward than the confrontation they had a few days ago. Luckily for her, her new assignment was waiting in the studio and hopefully it would keep her mind preoccupied.

“Annyeonghaseyo, Unnie” a carefree Shinah greeted her coach.

“Hey there Shinah, what are we working on today?” Lexi asked, totally brainwashed by what happened earlier.

“It’s about the debut song. I finally finished the English verse and we were supposed to verify it today before I can submit the final version” the trainee enthusiastically brought her teacher up to speed.

“Alright, let’s hear it” Lexi demanded