I'm not a private person!

The misunderstanding deepens

우지(지훈)

“It was you... the one who was tormenting me so persistently.”

하교은

"yes...?!"

Kyo-eun looked up in surprise. The man—black hat, black mask.

He tossed the paper he was holding to Kyo-eun.

우지(지훈)

"I don't know how you got in here, but seriously... Isn't it a bit much to follow you so persistently into the company?"

Kyo-eun froze with her mouth open.

하교은

'Who the hell is that...?'

Just as I was about to refute him— the name on the complaint flashed before my mind.

Seventeen Woozi. Lee Ji Hoon.

우지(지훈)

"...How did you know I was at work? Are you still stalking me after receiving a complaint?"

하교은

"...Oh, no!! That's not it—!"

Kyo-eun tried desperately to make excuses, but Woo-ji was firm.

우지(지훈)

"Okay. Since you called me, don't come here again when I'm talking so nicely to you."

A security guard approached and stopped Kyo-eun.

하교은

"Excuse me! This is a real misunderstanding...!"

No matter how much he said, it was no use. Kyo-eun was forcibly dragged out of the building, and Woo-ji frowned at her before just turning away.

Kyo-eun was kicked out. In front of the Hive main gate. She found herself standing there, dazed.

하교은

‘...Really, what is this?’

It was so unfair and absurd... All my emotions were so mixed up that I almost cried.

But she couldn't cry. Kyo-eun, barely able to move her weakened legs, turned back to her office.

There was only one thing that lingered in my mind: "This is... absurd."

Inside the Hive workshop. Woozi

Woozi tried to forget the unpleasant incident, turned on his music composition program, and tapped away at the keyboard.

but,

Suddenly, her slightly embarrassed face flashed through my mind.

우지(지훈)

"..."

Woozi frowned.

우지(지훈)

"Are you even acting now? Pretending it's not happening?"

A blurt of words. He shook his head, as if he himself was annoyed.

Still, I leaned back against the back of the chair and slowly closed my eyes.

우지(지훈)

"...I don't think it's acting..."

Her expression seemed genuine. Something about her felt different from that harassing student.

Woozi clasped his hands together in silence. His thoughts deepened.

- Kyo-eun point of view -

하교은

"I'm back..."

Kyo-eun opened the office door weakly and came in. A hastily prepared meal outside, her body dragging from exhaustion.

But, the team members waved happily.

윤팀장

"Oh, Kyo-eun~ Good news! I got a call from P.D."

하교은

"yes?"

윤팀장

"He said he accepted the album distribution contract because the terms were good. He said we should go to Hive tomorrow for a meeting. So, please organize the distribution plan into a PPT and print it out!"

하교은

"Oh, yes..."

Kyo-eun was at a loss.

하교은

'...Hive again...? Do I have to see that sight again...?'

The memory of being kicked out earlier came back vividly. Sadness washed over me, but work is work. Kyo-eun swallowed her tears and returned to her seat.

Meanwhile, Woozi

While I was busy working on the song, my phone vibrated.

"Director," Woozi answered the phone.

전화

Jihoon, I have a meeting with the music distribution company tomorrow. We need to coordinate some terms, so do you want to come with me?

우지(지훈)

"...Yes, I will."

He answered briefly and hung up.

Woozi put his phone down for a moment and slowly closed his eyes.

And the two of them. They don't know yet. That tomorrow, they'll collide again.