(Ezekiel walks into his workspace and places down his things. It was only morning and he was already wanting to go home. To her. He speaks quietly to himself)
Ezekiel-" What the hell... why is she the only thing I can think about"
(Ezekiel's mind goes straight to her cuffing his face that one time. His face turns red)
Ezekiel-" Stop it"
(Ezekiel softly slaps his face a few times)
Ezekiel-" I need to get to work"
(Suddenly, a knock on his door. He knew who it was immediately)
Etsuko-" Good morning Mr.Imai!"
(Ezekiel looks over at her)
Ezekiel-" Morning"
(Etsuko looked normal. Like Ezekiel never mentioned Lynnon's existence to her the other night. Truth is, her existence didn't bother her, because she wouldn't let another woman take her potential place)
Etsuko-" So! The creative director wants to talk to us, about that trip"
Ezekiel-" I- totally forgot about that"
Etsuko-" Hm? Well, we still gotta do it. Let's go"
(Etsuko and Ezekiel walk themselves down to where the CD was)
CD-" Ah~ There you guys are. Ezekiel, I'm not sure if you know but you and Etsuko will be going on a short trip!"
Ezekiel-" What do you mean by short trip exactly. Like an hour or two at a debut performance or~?"
(The CD chuckles)
CD-" Close guess! Just think less a few hours, more a few days. In Seoul actually"
(Ezekiel's eyes enlarge)
Ezekiel-" Seoul. That's where DNE's debuting?"
Etsuko-" Yeah! Isn't it exciting!"
(While Etusko had a big smile on her face, Ezekiel was quite the opposite)
Ezekiel-" Are you sure it has to be all the way in Seoul? Can't we maybe have it near here? I mean it's Tokyo"
CD-" I'm afraid not. We've already planned for everything to be happening there"
(Just by looking at Ezekiel, the CD could see his worry)
CD-" Are you not free to attend? I could always put someone else in your place if you're not able to go. I just needed a few people to overlook the debut performance so having someone else wouldn't be a problem"
(Suddenly, Etsuko's expression changes too but she doesn't say anything)
Ezekiel-" Well... I'm capable but- I'm not sure..."
CD-" Hm... well the flight leaves tomorrow. If you change your mind about going tell me before you arrive tomorrow"
Ezekiel-" Mn"
(Ezekiel and Etsuko are dismissed from the CD. As the two of them walk back to their places, Ezekiel was deep in thought about leaving)
Etsuko-" Hey~ Why don't you come along. It will be fun!"
Ezekiel-" I've got some stuff to think about. I'd be leaving something important to me"
Etsuko-" Now what's that? A pet?"
(Ezekiel doesn't answer)
Etsuko-" Your girlfriend?"
(Ezekiel secretly scrunched his eyebrows)
Ezekiel-" I'm not... dating anyone right now"
(Etsuko lights up inside)
Etsuko-" Well then what is there to miss? Just go and have a little fun. It's only two days so you wouldn't be gone for long"
(Ezekiel stays quiet for a bit)
Ezekiel-" I'll think about it"
(Ezekiel makes it back to his workspace alone, allowing him to talk to himself again. He holds his forehead with one hand)
Ezekiel-" Ugh. Why am I thinking like this? It's just a two-day trip. If I left, it wouldn't even affect her. Why does she matter anyways?"
(Ezekiel becomes honest with himself. Speaking a bit more literally, answering his questions)
Ezekiel-" I don't want to leave her. Even if it's just for two days, I don't care. I'd be much more pleased making her breakfast and being in the house with her than watching a concert in South Korea. Hell, just seeing her happy makes me happy"
(Ezekiel rolls his eyes at himself)
Ezekiel-" I want to see her so badly"
(Suddenly an employee knocks on Ezekiel's door)
Ezekiel-" Yes?"
Employee-" You have a visitor"
(The employee steps away as Ezekiel wonders who his visitor is. Out from behind his office door jumps Lynnon with a small camera of her own)
Lynnon-" Hello!"
(Ezekiel becomes flustered)
Ezekiel-" Bear! W-What are you doing here?"
(Lynnon walks up to him)
Lynnon-" I have a project to do for my class"
Ezekiel-" And what is it exactly?"
Lynnon-" I have to take pictures and make a scrapbook style piece"
Ezekiel-" Then um... why are you here?"
Lynnon-" You're the only person I know that does photography, and amazingly to add. I was HOPEING you could maybe~ ya know~"
Ezekiel-" Do it for you?"
(Ezekiel crosses his arms and smirks while lifting one eyebrow. Lynnon rolls her eyes and waves her hand upward)
Lynnon-" No~ I just need a little help. That's all"
Ezekiel-" You're so obvious!"
(Ezekiel laughs)
Lynnon-" Cmon, please! I'll do at least 30% of the work"
Ezekiel-" 30? Isn't this YOUR project?"
Lynnon-" 35?"
(Ezekiel smiles and shakes his head)
Ezekiel-" Fine! Just let me go see if I'm able to leave right now. Stay here ok?"
(Lynnon does a little happy dance before answering)
Lynnon-" Mhm!"