Problems and Solutions

— Youngbae-yah, you were really late this time, do it once again.

Here we were, at YG training. But for some reason, today has really been like hell for us. Never have I felt so exhausted before. I was basically gasping for breath every second, but there was our dance trainer to not let us rest.

With that short thought, the dance trainer once again. His name was Bak Sang Kyun, a man in his late 20s that's been working with the company for a while now.

— Seunghyun-ah, you're making the same mistake once again. Haven't you learned anything? You're the one who's been training for the least amount of time. Don't you know what that means? You have to be the one that puts the most effort.

Even Tempo-hyung was so tired to make any kind of reaction.

Once again.... Once again.... Once again....

Every time Sang kyun said something, not only was it frustrating because we made any kind of mistake, but was also frightening, because we had to do all of the choreography once again.

That was his method of training us, imprinting the choreography on our body by force. I didn't really have any issue with that method, other than being thoroughly exhausted, but I did have an issue with the way he treated us sometimes.

Just as I thought that, he said.

— Seunghyun-ah, you're really useless, aren't you? You're just that bad at it, or do you refuse to follow my instructions?

As Tempo-hyung was not good with words, he simply had his gaze down during all the scolding. Even though I was so weary, I managed to squeeze a glare at Sang kyun, not that it was of any use. From the corner of my eye, I could see Jiyong-hyung expression, his usual poker expression was gone, completely replaced by a serious one.

— What am I doing here if you can't even follow my instructions? You can waste your time in whatever way you want, I don't care anymore — he left the room leaving us with those words.

Just after a couple of seconds passed since he left the room, all of us plummeted to the floor, even Jiyong-hyung and me, that were usually the ones that had the most stamina of us. Tempo-hyung was even laying flat on the floor, not moving at all, even though he was still gasping for breath.

— That bastard — without noticing, those words escaped my mouth, and after I realized, I took a look at Jiyong-hyung. He was usually the one that scolded me whenever I swear, but this time he didn't have the energy, or he agreed with me.

— At least *huff* he doesn't talk with us, in the dorm *huff*. If not, I don't know how worse it could be — Youngbae-hyung said while panting.

That made me remember that Sang kyun wasn't only our dance trainer, he was also the member that staff that monitored us in the dorm. He was the owner of the left room in the door, the door that was always locked. I guess I do resent him, but the reasons behind that resentment are another story.

While we were resting a little bit, Byunghee-noona entered the room. He was about to say something, but was then surprised after seeing us. After sighing, he simply left the room for a while, and returned with bottles of water.

— Little guys, here, have some water — he gave each of us a bottle and kept talking — it seems that there's going to be a reunion today, my boss told me to tell the trainees to end practice early today. So, you can go and rest a little bit.

Nobody answered, so I decided to simply say thanks and she left, though I could feel she was a little bit dejected when she left.

I recovered a little bit, so I stood up and said.

— I'm going home a little bit late today, I'll visit Yuri-noona since it's been some time since I visited her.

The only response was a thumbs up from Youngbae-hyung and Jiyong-hyung.

With that being said, I left the room, took a shower and left towards Yuri-noona's place. I already had my bicycle once again, so I got there quite fast. Before I realized, I was already at the door of her place. Then I heard some laugh from the inside, that really surprised me because I've never seen Yuri-noona meeting anyone at her home. While still surprised, I rang the bell and waited.

— Chris-ah!! Come inside, come inside, what a good surprise, shouldn't you be training? — it was that familiar face of Yuri-noona that I've come to love — I have two lovely visitors now, let me introduce you.

I entered the house and noticed the other visitor that was still seated on the sofa. It was a young girl, she looked really mature and had shoulder-length light brown hair, almost blonde. She was really short, about 1.60m, at most. And she had a light blue salesman uniform, including dark blue pants, with "IPTV" written on it.

Noticing I stared too much, I apologized and introduced myself, wondering why her face felt so familiar.

— Hello, sorry to intrude, I'm Park Chris — she simply nodded and replied.

— Nice to meet you, I'm Park Cho Ah — she shyly introduced herself. It got a little bit awkward as neither of us said anything after that, until Yuri-noona said.

— Chris-ah, sit down, sit down, do you want some tea? — I enthusiastically nodded — and you little girl? Sorry to not offer you anything before.

— Don't worry, I'm already sorry for intruding too much, I'll love whatever you offer — she said respectfully.

Noona left for a while, leaving us alone in an awkward atmosphere. Trying to make some conversation, I said.

— So, Cho Ah-ssi, how did you and noona met? I hope I'm not being disrespectful — I tried to sound as amicable as posible. The little Ju Hyun-ah, and even my Hyungs said that I look quite aggressive. The hyungs even said that I look even more aggressive without my mask, and I freaking use a Cobra mask.

Still, she was obviously nervous, stuttering while answering.

— I-I-I'm a salesman — I mean, that's obvious seeing her uniform — I've met her while p-p-promoting the products, since then, she's been inviting me to her house when I'm nearby — by the end, she was finally talking normally.

The more I looked at her, the more familiar she felt. I stared at her, noticing her hazel eyes, that had a greenish tint under certain light whenever she moved. Noticing she was uncomfortable once again, I interrupted the silence.

— I'm really sorry to stare at you like that, but you feel really familiar, haven't we met before? — I slowly asked, I could see how she trembled when I asked, trying to dissimulate by quickly replying.

— I don't think so, You must be mistaken — too easy, she clearly lied, making me slightly raise my left eyebrow.

I've come to notice that my eyes, and the zone directly around it, were really expressive. I guess that's why I was so transparent whenever I talk.

Even though I was pretty sure she lied, I didn't say anything, it's not up to me to say anything about it. Just after that little conversation, Noona came once again with the cups of tea, making me forget everything, and just concentrate on sipping my tea.

The rest of the afternoon was quite simple, both of them talked about a lot of things, while I first enjoyed my tea, and later took a nap. I didn't really go to Noona's house to tell her something, I just simply came because her apartment made me relax a lot.

When I woke up from my nap, I noticed it was starting to get dark, so I quickly washed my face and approached Noona, who was still talking with Cho ah-ssi.

— Noona, it's getting late, I think I'll get going before it's too late — wide eyed, she rapidly answered, while looking at her watch.

— Goodness, I didn't even notice it got so late. Sorry to bother you so much, little Cho ah. — the girl shook her head — it's true it's getting too late. I mean, it's already dark... — while humming for a second, she finally said.

— Chris-ah, can you please escort her to her home, It's not that far, but I'm still worried — I simply nodded, but the girl was trying to respectfully refuse. Noticing Noona's smile, that left no options, I knew that the girl won't be able to refuse, so I simply said while getting ready.

— It's nothing for me really, I can escort her, and I'm going that way anyway — I heard previously where she was going, and it was indeed on my way to the dorms.

Cho ah finally gave up and thankfully bowed at noona and walked towards me, who was already out of the apartment. Then, I noticed something quite interesting.

If there's something I've come to know while training, is that dancing training has everlasting effects in one's demeanor and bearing.

Specially, in one's way of walking. Good dancers all have this poise while walking that completely revealed their backgrounds to a detailed eye. And right now, I could see that same poise in Cho ah's way of walking, to a lesser degree, but still there.

That immediately revealed everything to me, from when, and where, I knew her, to why did she lie, making an evil smirk appear on my face...

It seems some of my problems can be solved...