"Are you saying that the members of the band have to live with a girl?"
Miso opened her eyes and saw the white ceiling over her head. It didn't really seem unfamiliar to her, but she immediately closed her eyes when she started to sense something.
She didn't really know what to do, but she wanted to hear more of their conversation.
"You're the leader of Blue Rose, Chris," Manager Lee's voice deepened as he talked in a low voice. "I want you to help us, Jay and Miso and even the band. Help me hide Miso's identity with the fans and even from the band."
Miso wanted to react, but she stopped herself from doing so. It wasn't the right time for her to say something here. Not unless the situation would become worse, Miso wanted to let Manager Lee handle him.
"I don't think this is a good idea Manager Lee," Chris sighed as he continued. "We might hardly succeed in making a fool out of the fans but it would be hard to fool the members. I'm sure that Jay..." he trailed off, "I mean, she would have a hard time moving around the whole place with men around."
"She already knew about the consequences, but there's nothing she could do." Furthermore, manager Lee reasoned out, "Breaching the contract is much more tedious and expensive for their side."
Miso immediately sat up, "What do you mean by that, Manager Lee? I never knew I had to live with the members in a dorm!"
The two men were silent. Instead, they turned their heads towards Miso, who was dumbfounded upon hearing the news.
"I already thought that Jay already told you beforehand..." Manager Lee trailed off as he took a few steps closer towards Miso. "He should have done it."
Miso was silent as she suddenly remembered Jay informing her of that fact. But she just forgot about it as she was so preoccupied with today's event.
Immediately sensing the dread coming, she put her right hand on her hand and said, "Oh my. I am becoming dizzy."
They seemed like they were baited with Miso's act as Chris immediately gestured her to take a rest instead, "Miso---no, I should call you Jay wherever I am. But, Jay, you should take a rest first." Then, he turned to Manager Lee, "You have to know that I didn't sign up for this, bro. But I'll be fine with at least a month."
"But..." Manager Lee tried his best to call Chris's attention but failed.
Chris butted in, "Maximum of three months. I don't care how you would make the real Jay perform with us, but he has to. "Or else, the band would suffer the most more than we could ever think."
He eyed Miso with a pained expression before he left the room. Meanwhile, Manager Lee took this opportunity to take a seat and calm his mind for a while.
"What happened, Mister Lee?" Miso asked. "Did I actually lose consciousness? And what was that all about earlier?"
"I had no choice but to tell him the truth." He sighed in response, and his fingers ran through his hair, "You lost consciousness and he was able to figure it out when he carried you on his back."
Miso's eyes widened in shock and eyed Manager Lee, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean it to happen."
"Of course, you don't." Manager Lee gave him a small smile as he continued, "At first, I didn't think that he would agree. But as expected with Chris's warm character, he's definitely one of the trustworthy members in the band."
Miso sighed, "First day's not even done yet but one member already figured out my identity. It won't be that easy to hide it after all."
"Certainly not," Manager Lee agreed. "That's why we have to be careful at all costs." He stared at Miso in the eye. "We should focus more on how to make Ren agree on your addition to the band Miso."
"That's right," Miso nodded. "I didn't really hear what he said last time though. I was on the verge of collapsing to sleep."
"He said that you would have to attend practice with them everyday and do a final busking session in a week wth them to test your ability to work with them." Manager Lee explained with a blank facial expression.
"Does that mean I would have to live with them in a dorm and attend practice sessions with them everyday except for Sunday?" asked Miso. "I'd be with them, 24/7?!"
"Yes," Manager Lee replied. "It'll be okay. Chris is there to help you whenever I'm not around, Miso. You don't have to worry so much about it as he already gave his consent to us."
But then, Miso was still skeptical. Even though he seemed like a warm person, it really seemed like Chris was the type who didn't like lying to others---most especially on a big case like this.
"I will help you as much as I can as well, Miso-yah," Manager Lee said. "You just have to make sure that you'll be able to secure your twin brother's spot. Okay?"
"Yes."
"The CEO wanted you to move into the dorm as soon as possible," Manager Lee continued. "So it would be better to pack your things later and I'll come by to your apartment tomorrow and move in the dorm."
"What?!" exclaimed Miso. "I'm moving tomorrow to the dorm?"
"Yes," Manager Lee nodded. "You don't have to worry too much about things. I made sure that your parents knew that it'll be fine for Jay to focus on his health in the meantime."
Miso felt the dread as the nervousness of moving into a dorm where men lived scared her, "But! I'm a bit anxious about the situation would turn out."
"Don't worry," Manager Lee insisted. "Chris and I will be your allies in this battle. We will help each other in this." He continued, "I'm thankful for Jay and that's why I'm willing to do all of these for him as well."