Chapter 59 : Christmas Eve
Jinho's Story24 December 2016 (Saturday), 3 p.m.
The others have left the dorm to spend Christmas with their respective families, leaving me to entertain myself. I decided to go ice fishing in Gapyeong. I've always wanted to do this, but I never had the time to do so. I'm also looking forward to watching the sunset before ending this fishing trip.
Fishing was something I used to do often with my dad, back in Malaysia. However, I've never been able to catch a single fish in my whole life. At first, I thought it was funny. Even my dad laughed, but I was determined to catch one today. I wanted to see how far I've grown since then. Will I still be a cursed child that was destined to never catch a fish in his life? As dramatic as it is, that was the best description to show my lifetime of progress in fishing.
Currently, my focus was on the fishing line I placed in the water through a hole in the ice I made. I made sure to remain quiet in hopes that I wouldn't scare any fish away. That's why I felt disappointed when my phone suddenly began ringing. I took it out of my pocket and answered the call.
Jinho : Hello?
Mina : Jinho, do you have plans tonight?
Jinho : Hmm... maybe. Why?
Mina : Some of us are having a small Christmas party together for those that are not able to visit their families. We're also inviting friends. I was wondering if you want to join us?
Jinho : You're not visiting your family?
Mina : I'm not, but I'd love it if you could accompany me during the party.
That would mean I have to cancel this fishing trip. I was a little sad about it, but I was happy to hear that Mina wants to spend time with me tonight.
Jinho : Okay. I'll go. Where is it?
Mina : It's a surprise! I'll come over to your dorm in a van around... 6.30 p.m.? You just need to follow me. Please dress nicely for the party.
Jinho : No problem. I should buy presents for you girls then.
Mina : You just need to buy one! We'll be having a 'Secret Santa' event.
Jinho : I see... Okay! See you later.
Mina : See you later!
We ended the call. Hearing her say "See you later!" got me excited.
I immediately began packing up my things. I have to rush if I'm to get back to change clothes and buy a present before Mina arrives.
24 December 2016 (Saturday), 7 p.m.
Mina : I'm very sorry, Jinho. Your members told me not to tell you everything because you wouldn't come if I did. I just didn't want you to be alone.
It was not a small party. I got scared as I arrived at JYP Entertainment's Christmas party. Almost everyone here are artists and staff members of the company. The others were their friends or family members. Even Mina's parents were here. I seriously felt like I didn't belong here.
I was wearing a green sweater and black tight jeans. Along with my hair color, I was certainly attracting attention when I arrived here with Mina. She was wearing a white sweater with red stripes and a grey circle skirt.
Jinho : Mina, I can't be here. You shouldn't have done this.
Mina : Please stay, Jinho. Talk with the people here. I need to attend to my parents right now.
She took my hand and brought me towards Got7's leader, JB.
Mina : Oppa, can you talk with Jinho for a bit?
JB : Sure. No problem.
Mina took the wrapped present I was holding and placed it with the other gifts before attending to her parents. Now I'm stuck with JB, who I've never actually talked to.
JB : Hello. My name is JB. You can also call me Jaebum if you want.
Jinho : Hello, Jaebum-ssi. I'm De1's leader, Jinho. It's nice to finally meet you.
JB : It's nice to finally meet you too. I've heard a bit about you from Jackson. Are you younger than me?
Jinho : Yes, I'm a 95-liner.
JB : I see. So, is this your first time in JYP?
Jinho : It is. Mina tricked me to come here. It's a long story.
I was about to explain myself to him when suddenly, someone I didn't expect came to me and JB.
Jinho : Oh! Hello, sir.
Park Jinyoung : Hello. Are you Jaebum's friend?
Jinho : My name is Jinho, leader of De1. TWICE's Mina invited me. She's just busy right now so I'm talking to Jaebum-ssi.
Park Jinyoung laughed a little when I mentioned TWICE when mentioning Mina.
Park Jinyoung : I know everyone here. You don't have to mention the groups.
Jinho : I see. I'm very sorry!
I bowed to him after apologizing. It's pretty obvious that I was nervous. I would have never imagined to be talking to JYP himself, the founder of this company.
Park Jinyoung : You don't have to apologise! You're a funny one. What company are you from?
Jinho : LightUp, sir.
Park Jinyoung : Ah I see... I hear the company has been doing well. Good job!
Jinho : Thank you very much for the compliment!
I bowed again, causing him to laugh.
Park Jinyoung : You really are funny. Where are your members?
Jinho : They went back to their families for Christmas.
Park Jinyoung : And what about you? You can't visit your family?
Jinho : I'm... an orphan, sir.
That was when
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