My brother is an Idol

Chapter 47: Chapter 47
Chapter 47

“Yup, you got it. It’s one of the best entertainment agencies in China.”

“So how did you…?”

“I didn’t think it would actually work, but I just tried it to see what would happen. I emailed them last night about our concert and called everyone I knew in China to contact them. Somehow, it worked. I got a verbal agreement from them just now.”

Jiwoo praised excitedly, “Oh my god. You are awesome, Hyunsuk! The mystery man of The M! This is amazing! How did you make it happen? Just with an email and a few phone calls?! Is that even possible?”

“I told you, I called all my contacts and asked for favors from everyone. I only have a verbal agreement, but I’m sure I will get it in writing with more details soon. Anyway, what should we do about practice?”

“Well, for our individual performances, I will do it on my own time by myself and you guys should do the same. As for the group performances, we better get on it now. Let’s go to the practice room.”

“Which practice room? You mean the one at the agency?”

“Well, it would be good exposure for us to be seen by the reporters. It will also keep them less obsessive about stalking us. So, yup, we will practice at the agency building during the day and practices at night will be in our secret building.”

“Okay. Then, should we use the same tactics as we used for our live show to get there? The one Hyoyoung came up with?”

“Yeah, let’s do that and stop annoying her.”

“Annoy me?”

“AAAHHHH!”

Hyoyoung was standing next to them with messy bed hair and sleepy eyes. Jiwoo saw her and screamed, “Oh my god! Hyoyoung, I thought you were a ghost.”

“Shut up! If you scream like that, I bet you could scare even a real ghost.”

Hyoyoung walked towards the kitchen and poured herself a big glass of water. She gulped it down loudly as Hyojun asked, “Hey… did you get drunk last night or something? You look like you have a hangover.”

“Gosh, I wish I did get drunk! That way I can forget about this whole mess for a while. By the way, what were you guys talking about? Annoy me? Again?”

“No, we were just saying that whenever you are at school, we will practice at the agency. That way, we won’t bother you.”

“Good for you, I like your attitude. And you guys are confident you won’t get caught?”

“Yup, we should be fine. We expect the reporters to hound us for a day or two at the agency, but after that, it should be fine. We decided that we will just stay at the agency for a few days so we can avoid them as much as possible. We will eat, sleep, and practice there, so this means we won’t be home for a while.”

“Alright. I won’t bother you either, so I will just stay home.”

“Yeah. When you get to school on Monday, good luck with Mikyung.”

“Thanks. Well, I’m going back to bed then.”

“Oh… okay, good night.”

“Oh, wait! I have a few things I want to tell you.”

Hyoyoung suddenly turned around and faced the guys. She gave them her opinion and suggestions about their upcoming concert, and the members listened with interest. After a short conversation, Hyoyoung returned to her bedroom.

The next day, early in the morning at school, Hyoyoung made up with Mikyung. It didn’t turn out exactly as Hyoyoung hoped, so she still felt unhappy about it but knew she had to accept the situation.

Before the class started, Mikyung asked Hyoyoung again earnestly, “You promise you won’t lie to me again? You sure?”

Hyoyoung had no choice but to nod with a smile. She felt awkward and uncomfortable the whole day at school.

***

When she returned, she announced, “I’m home.”

Only silence greeted her, and Hyoyoung realized, ‘Oh yeah. They said they will be living in the agency for a few days. Wow, it feels so empty inside the house without the oppas.’

She felt awkward in her own home. She walked around for a little like a lost puppy before lying down on the living room sofa.

‘It was a long hard day today.’

She closed her eyes and remembered what had happened to her during the last few days.

On Saturday, she had a fight with Mikyung in a café. In that same place, she met Jiwoo and had a nice talk with him. Thanks to Jiwoo’s insightful explanation, Hyoyoung was able to understand Mikyung’s emotions.

On their way home, Jiwoo and Hyoyoung brainstormed about what to say to Mikyung. It was during then that Hyoyoung came up with the concert idea and she presented it to the guys. By the next day, which was Sunday, The M members figured out most of the details of the concert, including the place, date, concept, and even a sponsor.

Today, Hyoyoung went to school and somehow reconciled with Mikyung. It was not a perfect resolution, however, and so Hyoyoung still felt uneasy about her relationship with Mikyung.

After school, she returned to an empty house because the guys were staying at the agency to get ready for the upcoming concert.

‘Let’s… just get some sleep. My head is pounding and sleep should make it all better.’

Hyoyoung dragged her backpack to her room, but when she opened the door, she gasped.

“Huh?”

She remembered leaving her messy room this morning, but now, it was clean. Everything was organized neatly and there was a small note on her desk.

-Make sure to lock the doors before you go to bed every night. We will return on Wednesday. And try to keep your room neat! I bought some steaks for you, they are in the fridge. Oh, and we will be announcing our concert tomorrow morning at 6 AM. From your oppa.

“Hmm… he could’ve just sent me a text or something. What’s with this corny note? So Hyojun Oppa cleaned my room for me before leaving? Hmm…”

She was about to throw the note into the garbage but hesitated. After thinking for a few seconds, Hyoyoung put the note in her desk drawer.

She murmured, “I feel… like I can’t throw it away for some reason. I will get rid of it… later, maybe.”

Hyoyoung laid down on her bed. She could smell the faint scent of Hyojun’s cologne; it was familiar and it made her feel relaxed. Hyojun had been wearing the same cologne since high school, and it was the same one their father used. Every time she smelled it, it reminded her of her family. It made her feel protected and loved.

Enjoying Hyojun’s scent, Hyoyoung quickly fell asleep.