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Hyunbin is sitting at a desk in what appears to be his apartment talking on the phone
Hyunbin: so? After investigating, this is all that you got? .....yes, there's nothing special that can cause an issue. ha.... really.....
SFX: hoooo....
Person on the phone: As I've said, he was a model student without a single incident.
Hyunbin: Did I say I want to hear that shit?
SFX: angry
Hyunbin: useless bastards...
Hyunbin hangs up the phone
SFX: haaaa...
Hyunbin looks through photos on his computer. He stops on a photo of Eden and his childhood friend
Hyunbin: Hold on, this girl...I feel like I've seen them somewhere before...
Hyunbin sudden look of recognition
scene shifts to a music show
Music show MC1: Live~ music bank! We're checking the first place for the fourth week of November~
SFX: kyaaaa
Music Show MC2: the winners of last week HiX! and BoK who have climbed the charts at an alarming speed from the moment their music was released!
Music Show MC1: will BoK take the crown from HiX.. the shining competition between boy groups at the end of the year~
SFX: Kyaaaaa
Music Show MC2: let's look at the scores! The digital scores.
SFX: Kyaaaaaa
Music Show MC1: The broadcast score.
Eden looks really nervous and Jihoon noticed so he grabbed his hand and Eden smiled
Music Show MC2: finally, the audience score. Added all together, today's winner is...BoK! Congratulations~
SFX: kyaaaaa
Eden and Jihoon look at each other. Eden is surprised Jihoon is happy
SFX: kyaaaaa
Eden and Jihoon hug
SFX: kyaaaaa
Scene shift to the company building
CEO: you both have worked hard. I didn't know it was possible... first place.
Eden: first place...It still feels like a dream.
Dajung Manager: It's already brought good news! Eden-ssi, you know the director Im JuHyun right? The director contacted us saying he would like to cast Eden-ssi as a main character in his upcoming drama!
Eden: what?! I've seen all of Director Im's works since I was young...! Is it real?!
Dajung Manager: Of course! Of course, I know! You used one of his works for your level test before! He sent the script a little while ago and asked for an audition at our earliest convenience! Next week there is a magazine shoot...so I think we'll go for Friday or Saturday. When we set the schedule with Director Im I'll let you know.
Eden: ok!!
Eden looks excited. Jihoon doesn't.
SFX: Jihoon walks away quickly
Eden: huh, Hyung? Where are you going?
Jihoon (without looking at him): to get some air.
Dajung Manager: Did something happen?
CEO: he'll be ok.
Eden (internally): is it because...I was too excited about a solo activity? ...I wanted....to hear his congratulations...
out in the hall a little later
Company staff: If you're ready let's go.
Eden: yes.
Jihoon (to the staff): Huyung, wait a second. I was gonna offer to drive him in my car today...would that be ok?
Staff: Oh? I guess there's no reason to say no. why do you want to drive him?
Jihoon: It's K-studio right? I have something to do near there, I also wanted to talk to him.
Staff: ...hm, ok. I'll have to report it in any case. If there's any issue make sure to call me.
Jihoon: Yes, I will.
Eden (to the staff): I'll be going then
tn: this is a formality. Eden is being polite
Jihoon: let's go.
Eden: ah, ok!
in the car
Eden (internally): oh, this is awkward!
SFX: uncomfortable
Eden (internally): should I just bring up any random topic?
Jihoon: earlier...you seemed really happy.
Eden (internally): ah, as I thought, he was upset...?
Eden: that, that's because..
Jihoon: look in the back seat. There's a box. Open that up.
Eden: huh? a box?
Eden (internally): this....it's a cake....
Jihoon: This was the only thing I could find near the office.
Eden: Hyung...You weren't mad?
Jihoon: Me? You're that happy, there's no reason for me to be upset. If you're happy then I'm also happy.
SFX: smirk
Jihoon: If I had known earlier I could've gotten you a better gift...
Eden: ah, no! This is enough for me. I'm really happy. What to do. This...it's too precious, how can I eat it?
scene shift to Hyunbin's apartment. he's on the phone
Hyunbin: yes, Director-nim. Did everything go well? No, you're being too kind. I'm the one...who should be thanking you.
SFX: evil laugh
End of chapter 23
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