Infinite was in the middle of the “Paradise” promotions. After you left a month ago, they didn’t want to perform the song anymore, but Mr. Lee still wanted to continue the promotions. They arrived at Music Core; bags under their eyes. They had just come back from an all-nighter, so they hadn’t got enough sleep.

“Ahjusshi, why do we need to be here so early?” Sungjong whined. 

“We have a special surprise for you,” Mr. Lee replied as he pressed buttons on his smartphone. ‘I hope she’s here.’

“Surprise?” Woohyun’s eyes widened a little bit. Even though he was exhausted, he was curious about what the surprise could be. He looked at Sunggyu, who shrugged. He didn’t know either. 

“Yah, let’s go!” Mr. Lee hurried them up the stairs. “You need to get ready early for the morning show.” All seven boys scrambled up the stairs. They got to their dressing room and bowed at their stylists and coordinators. After a long session full of washing and blow-drying the hair, putting on the outfits and doing make-up, they were ready to go. 

Dongwoo was anxious. “Where’s the surprise?” 

Mr. Lee ignored him and urged them on the stage. “Right here.”

Howon looked around. “Where?!”

Myungsoo looked up at the screen. “Hyungs! Look!” A large image of you popped up on the screen. Instantly, their faces brightened. Mr. Lee realized how much they missed you and felt bad. 

You waved at the camera. “Ann