I got a call from Han Do-Young. I stared blankly at the name that appeared on my phone screen. Why is he going so far as to call me? Is he really trying to build a friendship with me or something? Or does he want to ask us to film a challenge with them when their album comes out? All sorts of thoughts crossed my mind, but I pushed them to the back of my mind for now and placed the phone on my ear. I pushed the accept call button and heard Do-Young’s voice.0

—…Ah, you got the call?0

It was short but with that one line, I could sense many things in his voice.0

‘…What? Did he cry?’ His voice sounded teary and anxious. I was startled to accept a call from someone I wasn’t close to and hear him so close to tears. But I calmed myself down and waited for him to continue.0

—Um…is it okay for us to talk for a bit?0

“Yes, it’s fine.”0

—Ah…well, please give me a moment…0

I heard Do-Young push his phone far from his ear and fake cough two times before he placed it back to his ear again. His voice sounded much more calm when he returned. 0

—I contacted you to discuss our debut album.0

“…Ah.” I tried not to sound surprised...0