"Is there something bothering you, Minji-ssi?"

"Oh, nothing", she said. "I'm just thinking about things. But hey, congratulations, Taeminah!"

I smiled. "Thank you. Yah, this is my treat so go eat a lot!" After years of work, my group, finally, will now embark on a month long world tour. I am so happy I just want to share this to my loved ones, including Minji.

"I'm so happy for you, Taeminah. Goodluck to you, world tours are exhausting"

"I will take your words as an advise, noona", I answered jokingly. We laughed and continued our meal. After our lunch, we decided to take a walk in the park. She's different today. Though she smiles and talks to me like the usual, I can see in her eyes that something is indeed bothering her. But I dare not to ask, it may be a personal issue, and I'm not her guy anyway. Not yet.

Something's bothering me as well.

"Minji-ssi", I told her. She was busy taking photos of almost everything, even me.

"Oh?"

"Well... our tour starts January. I might not be there to greet you on your birthday."

She smiled. "And? You can always call me or send me a text."

"But... I want to be there personally. I want to be the first to greet and sing happy birthday to you, and..."

"Yah, is this about the one you asked me before?"

Yes, I thought. This is about the one I asked you before, I'm glad you still remember. I looked down speechless.

"Taeminah, you don't have to worry about it. The first slot on my list is already reserved for you."

"Is it ajust a word of  comfort?"

"It's a promise."