"Matching outfits? But, why?" Kang Daniel asked in wonder as he continued to lie down on the floor and take heavy breaths.
Jun who was sitting beside him replied, "To get extra points. It is the final week for the first round, after all. Moreover, why waste the opportunity when we were given free credit cards. We should use them to maximum when we can."
"Okay, tomorrow, you will go for your usual Sunday mass, right? After you were finished with that, we'll go together." Daniel was quickly convinced with Jun's plan and offered to tag along.
At first, Jun was a little bit disappointed that Daniel never said that he'll also come to the church with him and then, they can go shopping together. After all, the mass only lasts for an hour. It shouldn't be a big deal.
But then again, Jun very well knew that one can't force someone regarding faith. The only thing Jun can do is to invite him but he won't because he doesn't want to be disappointed in case of rejection. As a person who considers himself as a devout catholic, Jun would never want to see such a situation.
So, Jun agreed to it before opening YouTube to watch the past performances and concerts of Taemin so that they get to decide on the outfit. Of course, both of them knew that idols wear custom-made clothes on stage and exact replicas won't be easy to find. All Jun wanted to get an idea of the color and style so that they can find something similar.
After deciding on an all-black outfit, both of them returned to the room. Shonwu was found sleeping. Jun was also too tired. He didn't even bother to wash up and just collapsed on the bed.
Little did he know that very next morning, a problem would pop up...
"Sorry, Hyung. I need to meet my friends today." Kang Daniel backed off at the last minute after he received a message from his buddies from the previous agency. They are planning to have a together.
For a moment, Jun wondered whether this guy is trying to escape from shopping but in the end, he waved his hands, "It's alright. I can just buy for both of us on the way. Yours is L and L right?"
"Uh, make it M and L. We'll have robe over the shirt right? So, it would be best if it is a bit tight." Daniel answered him and then, apologized once again.
By age, Jun is a lot older than him and usually, it is Daniel who should do the work, not the other way around. That's why, he is apologetic but still, in his heart, there's a part that feels that it is the right way considering it was Jun's idea in the first place. So, there's nothing wrong if he will spend time on it.
Thankfully, for him, Jun didn't feel any offended. Now the only thing that bothered him is shopping alone, which he hates.
So, thought of calling someone to tag along with him. When he thought about it, the first person that came to his head is Yuju.
"No, it's not appropriate." Jun crossed her from the list for obvious reasons. Then, Yeongue came to his mind. "Hmm, but, he too had performance to worry about. I can't waste his time."
Jun thought that he should ask the help of someone that has nothing to do with the program. A few faces came to his head but they were all Jun's friends before the accident. It's already been four years and none of them have yet contacted him.
"Ah, there's Jaemin," Jun remembered the part-timer college freshman working in his store.
He instantly dialed the number, "010-XXXX-2352"
"Hyung?" Heavy breaths can be heard from the other side.
Jun's dirty mind misunderstood him a little bit before he cleared his mind and spoke, "Jaemin-ah, what are you doing?"
Continuing to take heavy breaths, Jaemin replied, "Nothing, just in the middle of dance practice. I got a DM from an agency, saying that they liked my covers on YT and called for a private audition. I have to go at evening 7."
"Evening?" A frown appeared on Jun's face. As far as he knew, auditions were usually done during the morning or sometimes in, afternoon. "What is the name of that entertainment agency?"
"They didn't mention it, saying that it's confidential. But, what they have assured that the agency is managing a popular idol group and a singer." Jaemin's tone lacks confidence as he was as suspicious as Jun because it is damn weird unless the agency is from BIG 3.
"I'm free today." Jun offered to tag along, just in case. He might look like 20 years old, on the outside, but mentally, he's like 27 and was far mature than Jaemin. Jun was worried that his friend might get into trouble. In this case, two will be better than one.
"Really? Thanks, Hyung." Jaemin felt a lot better with someone coming with him. An unknown place is always something that needed to be careful of, anyway.
"Okay, I'll call you later. Bye."
After disconnecting the call, Jun sighed, "He isn't available either. Should I just go alone? Hmm, wait a second…"
Something clicked in his head.
"There's one more person who will have free time." Jun finally thought of this obsessed ex-girlfriend of his. "Despite not being an idol in this life, considering how she maintains her beauty, maybe, her taste in fashion wouldn't be bad either."
But, when he realized that she might misunderstand if he asks her for help, Jun decided to go alone. "Nah, it would be better to stay away from her and only engage her through texts. Only this way, she can move on."
After exiting the church around 10, Jun took a cab and left for GOTO mall, which is located in the Seocho district and nearly 11 kilometers away from Myeongdong and is on the other side of the river. Even though there are malls in the neighborhood, he chose it because the shopping center is known for affordable clothing but no compromise on clothing quality.
He wasn't intending on saving money or something like that. After all, it's the company card he is using. Jun even planned to spend like 500,000 won on it. In his mind, if 15000 won shirt will look like 20-25000 won, then, how would a 200,000 won one look like?
He was aiming for bonus points with smart shopping. As for whether it will work or not, only time will tell.
As the cab crossed the bridge, his phone started to vibrate.
*Buzz*
Jun took a look at his phone. The notification says that there's a private message from Somi.
He opened the Kakao talk app and went to the chat room. It is full of casual conversations where the questioner is always Somi and Jun's replies are always just on point and end the topic. Jun never initiated the conversation even once.
Honestly, if it was any other girl, they would be pretty much angry but Somi appeared to be unaffected. And that was even more annoying to Jun.
Now the new message read.
Somi: Are you still at Church?
Jun replied with a No. It's not that he doesn't want to lie. It's just that can't when it mattered things like that. Jun told her that the mass is over.
But, soon, he regretted it a bit.
Somi: I took a leave, today. Can we meet for lunch at around 12 or 1?
"Eh?"