Chapter 3; Episode 39 and 40

Episode 39

Wronged

2016 Oct 27

"Goooood afternoooon, everyone!" With her hair all tied up in signature double pigtails like the shop logo and wearing the sponsor’s uniform and accessories, Yuko is really throwing herself into the opening events at the new Digital Life Park in the city. It might just be serving as an MC for a small creative business, but apparently her agent, Nadia, fought hard to get the her gig.

"Today, Yuko is at Coffee-Day. The interior design of this place is amazing. They sell tons of great products that are convenient, display a strong sense of design, and make life easier for people as they make their coffee every day." Yuko holds up the products and introduces them one by one. Several diehard fans standing at the foot of the stage holding up posters respond excitedly.

"Up next are some quiz contests with prizes, so please try your best to answer Yuko's questions to grab some useful goodies! We're about to begin our first activity of the day..." Yuko walks back and forth on stage, interacting enthusiastically with the audience.

However, besides a handful of Yuko's male fans, the rest of the audience appears to have their heads down and are looking at their phones. There seems to be a general lack of interest. Yuko’s a bit upset by this, but she still puts on a good show.

"Yuko, I was very dissapointed with your performance just now! Be more extroverted and energetic please, I literally had to beg this hosting opportunity for you. If you do better, maybe you'll get more chances in the future. Understood?"" As soon as Yuko gets back backstage to the resting room, her agent Nadia chews her out.

"Nadia, I understand... Yuko will do her best from now on." Although her head’s throbbing and her throat dry from so much talking, she puts on a brave face and listens attentively to her agent.

"I'm glad you understand. Make Nadia proud next time, OK?" After criticizing Yuko, Nadia turns and walks away swiftly, not noticing the pained expression on her client’s face.

"Today...is my birthday" —the phrase resonates in Yuko's mind.

Episode 40

Waiting

2016 Oct 27

The clock slowly ticks torwards 10PM, after dark Lan Kong Town seems like a young soul lost in deep slumber, lying tranquil at the mountain base facing vast waters. Yet in the outskirts of town at Voez café, a gathered group of teenage girls are reluctant to sleep. "I've been waiting for so long I'm starving to death." Chelsea lies limp on the table like molten mochi, ready to slip unto the floor anytime.

"Yuko's still working in the capital, maybe she can't do anything about it..." Qian Qian lays down the book in her hands and stretches out, while the hot tea placed in front of them has cooled long ago; sitting next to her Jessy listens to music, burying his head into his notebook that never leaves his side, still busy with songwriting. In the center of the table an exquisitely designed cake sits like a masterpiece of art, which Lance specially made for the occassion. The sakura petals sprinkled on top took a week of trial and error for Lance before he could successfully bake out the crispy thin pieces.

"But we had an agreement...eh? How come Ocean isn't here yet?" Chelsea rolled on the table two times, then suddenly pushed herself up with her arms. Scanning the room, there's Jessy always strumming the guitar and songwriting, Qian Qian who excels at homework and a girl with an air of elegance, the boss lady of Voez café'...the only one missing in sight was the thick headed Ocean who was forever in dreamland.

You idiot, how can you go running around on such an important day? The thoughts darted through Chelsea's mind while she layed back on the table, eyeing the delicate cake with a worried expression. Although...being able to hang out with everybody is so nice. I wish this feeling could last forever.

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