December 18th, 2013
Day 200*

"No, you will not appear on any program, other than music ones to promote your single," Youngmin stated, with a definitive tone.

The girls had mixed feelings towards the revelation. In one way it's comforting, since they would have a lighter schedule and get to put their idol smile to rest sooner, on the other hand they would be making less money and they wouldn't be promoted fully. They were less likely to gain any new fans and who knew how well they would do on music shows.

"However," the CEO casually leaned back in his chair, "there is some good news. Congratulations, you have officially broke even on your contract. Your future earnings will be direct deposited to your individual bank accounts. During active promotions expect weekly payments, other than that they will be every other week."

"Is there anything else?" Jiwook asked, thick arms crossed.

"No, you may go."

Without a spare glance the girls filed out of the room.

"Oh, and congratulations on your two hundred days."

In the hallway the girls dispersed, going their separate ways without a single glance at each other, too far immersed in their own minds to bother dealing with others.

Yerim ended up heading down an unknown hallway and sliding down its wall, pulling her legs up to her chest she placed her forehead against her knobby knees. Too much has been happening lately. All the rumors, the backlash, numerous fans leaving, gag concert and SNL's not-so-subtle gags toward the groups problems. And now they weren't even going to be properly promoting, and to top it all of they were finally able to make money. It seemed like the CEO decided they wouldn't go on the air so they wouldn't have to be paid since they were still rookies and music shows rarely paid performers. And there was little to no chance of them getting any new endorsement deals.

"To think, this is where eight years has led me," she snorted, aloud.

"It's not easy, is it?"

The Legend members head popped up, sending a blank look to the Super Junior-M member.

"Being a kpop idol," Henry reiterated. "It's not as easy as the glitz and glamor makes it look."

Yerim slowly nodded, not budging when the soloist slid down the wall next to her. "I see you left the CEO's room, what happened?"

"We're not promoting on shows or rad