Meanwhile in London, Aventurine is at a fashion show.. They are performing their massively hit debut single Dreaming Alone, but since the venue got so many audience members, the runway became smaller and it hinders the girls to perform.
Heejin was unsatisfied because at her part, she has limited space to move as the Models are wearing very fancy clothes which makes the fashion show look like a carnivale as the feathers and long sleeves hinder their movement itself.
Back at the hotel, she complains too much which makes Karina annoyed and decides to go out for some fresh air. Yuqi became Heejin's downpour as the rant continues.. Most of the girls are dissatisfied since they take the global stage.
Lacking of translators, Many missguided questions, and some other unhelpful backstage incidents where the lack of staff managing the artists did frustrating the girls continuously.
Their Mini fan meeting also got hectic as more than 1500 fans were waiting outside the building, which made the company extend their time which cut their resting time.
Behind their smiles and action, the members are exhausted but they didn't want the fans to be disappointed because they have endured a long time just to wait for the girls just to talk for 3-4 minutes.
Everything is being pushed forward, they don't have enough time to sleep, their schedule is packed day and night, even Yiren is caught drowsy on a talk show as she joins as an invited guest.
Even Yiren got bashed because of the small clip where she's caught drowsy, fans got divided because some says she got bored and decided to sleep, some says she just tired and lack of sleep, while some complained to the company but the fans got no response whatsoever which makes it worse for the fandom.
Overall Tourniquet's staff is milking every ounce of value that Aventurine has. When Yeyoung has a chance to talk to Naevis member, Luna as her senior, Luna then told her that every artist in Tourniquet is facing the same treatment nowadays.
Somehow after Yu Shin Sun became the CEO, their workload is doubled, but since the pay is doubled, most of Naevis members just shut their mouth about any complaints, but Aventurine was stuck with their contracts as they have one and half a year left before the renewal.
When Yeyoung told the story to her members, all of them just sigh deeply as they accept their fate, Suzy hearing their pleas here and there, then talking back to Yiren in private. She was very surprised as Yiren just hugged her and cried her heart out because of the frustration.
That day, Suzy arranged a mini internal meeting with Aventurine in the hotel and talked to them and heard their opinion about such a situation and what they want to change.
Of course, this meeting is behind the Main Manager's back or she will get reprimanded because of her action. Suzy took a mental note on this and decided to inform Yuyeon and Seonho later.
Jiu is still reading next to the window, rather lost in it as Xion has woken up and observing her for half an hour without making a sound or movement. He's hungry but decided to hold it a little longer so as not to disturb her.
Another hour passed as he became hungrier, he decided to sleep again, but his stomach growled one minute after he closed his eyes trying to sleep.
Jiu heard the growling sound, then looked at the bed where Xion was sleeping and decided to check on him… She stands and examines him closer, and the growling sounds once again.
Feeling weird, she then turned to inform the nurses about it, but Xion quickly grabbed her soft fingers which made her spooked for a second. She turned her head and seeing Xion opened his eyes while feeling awkward since it was the first time Xion held his fingers and she didn't know what to do.
"Don't leave me.. ever,,, Xion said.. Jiu didn't know how to respond with those words which have different meaning in this situation and in her mind, many scenarios running around messing her mind.
Xion continued, "I am happy just because you are the first person I see when I wake up.."
Another drama scene running in Jiu's mind once more.. "isn't this just like what married couples say when they wake up first? Why… why…" since she can't think straight, she kept herself silent while staring at Xion intently trying to see some playfulness in his expression..
Xion then moved her hand and put it in his chest, which made Jiu blush red with shyness. the moment stays still for a couple seconds which then breaks as another loud growling sounds. Jiu then pulled back her hands and saw the disappointed eyes in Xion.
She then called the cafeteria to bring some hot porridge and soft chicken soup for Xion and wait for it. Xion didn't ask for more feeling that he shouldn't push too hard on his approach on Jiu, but just adjust his bed for a better position to see her and to eat.
Silence just permeated the room later, as they were waiting for the food. Noticing that he can't find any clocks or calender around the room, Xion then asked Jiu, "ummm what day is today? how long did i sleep?
Jiu then looked at her phone and confirmed, it's already 3 days at most since you collapsed and recovered. Your condition back then scared me a lot, as when we took you to the hospital, your body was spasming like having a seizure which frightened me a lot. i thought i lost you that day.
Xion then remembered that Nocturne already told him about the case over and over again because he tried to force his consciousness back then.
I'm sorry to make you worry so much, it won't happen again.. I was just exhausted, Xion explained, thank you for being there, of all the audience in the stage, i can see you clearly. you are so pretty in that orange blouse and black skirt. Jiu was astounded to learn that Xion still remembered her clothing a few days ago even when he only saw her from the stage.
Xion then kept silent as the food came and he ate it slowly.
After he finished his food, then Jiu helped him tidy up the plates. Xion then looked out of the window and lost in thought, as the afternoon light shone on him, Jiu found that he was charming enough with the solemn atmosphere around him.
She thinks ``I've never really paid attention to him, but he's really handsome actually.. maybe because i used to see so many handsome idols when we were promoting albums, that's why i never took a fancy to him for more than a couple seconds.
Xion turned his head and saw Jiu looking back at him.. He just gestured for Jiu to come closer to him. Jiu then came closer and moved her seat next to the bed.
Both of them then talked a bit about various random things, mainly about Dreamcatcher's promotion and songs.
Xion just listens attentively as Jiu answers each of his questions. He then gets drowsy and sleeps slowly.. Jiu saw him sleeping, then continued to read as before.
Seonho is picking up Yuyeon from the Incheon Airport and taking her to another location near Daemosan Mountain area. They entered some private areas where they had several checks at certain points.
When they arrived at a gate, the security then did another check before letting them enter the area. Yuyeon was satisfied with all the checking and then got out of the car in front of a building with a large parking spot.
Seonho was amazed with the area around the building since it was so beautiful and had a lot of scenery around. He just assumed this is a private hotel since the place is secluded but with a great view of mountain and small creek that came from a river that made into a medium sized natural pool which makes the view really looks like a mountain resort.
When They entered the building, it was just a transition area, just a small lobby where they could ask for keys to a certain building. Yuyeon then asked for the one of the building master keys. Seonho frowned when he saw the logo of Aventurine engraved in the card, but not asking much.
Seonho accompanied Yuyeon to check the building. It has a spacious living room, filled with the necessary furniture such as tv, sofas, table and some tablets, home theater sets with karaoke set, bookshelves and magazines. It was a really cozy place to have.
Behind the living room is the kitchen, complete with many utensils and ingredients in the refrigerator and showcase cooler. Yuyeon seemed satisfied with it, they then continued to the side area, there is a medium sized pool with some chairs and tables in the corner area that combined with an estimated 20 Meters Long yard with a small garden, some barbecue utensils are in the corner area including some bean bags around.
There is a small fire pit in the middle of the yard too. They checked the next floor which consist of 10 rooms, 3 mid sized rooms with an inner bathroom and open view towards the mountain area and 3 small rooms with a smaller bathroom inside, with some tables and mirrors, once they were sure it was a girls room.
Yuyeon then asked Seonho, to help Suzy find a professional makeup artist and stylist for Aventurine. Seonho was reminded about their conversation on the road about the Yiren and Aventurine situation. He then asked Yuyeon about her plans and he was surprised with her explanation but kept tightlips about it because everything is so massive.