wavenovel Chapter 1314 Waiting for You
Chapter 1314 Waiting for You
Chapter 1314 Waiting for You
"...What did I say last time?"
"How could there be so many mistakes during rehearsals? Have you guys even been practicing seriously lately? %￥#..."
Even from a distance, Lim Nayeon, Minatozaki Sana, and Park Jihyo heard a rather gruff male voice harshly scolding someone. The three of them stopped in their tracks instantly and peeked out. They saw four Wanna One members, including Kang Daniel, leaning against the wall with their heads down, motionless, while a middle-aged man stood in front of them, reprimanding them incessantly.
They recognized the man; he was Wanna One's manager... The group immediately guessed what was going on. They figured that Kang Daniel had originally come with a few wingmen to meet Park Ji-hyo, but somehow ran into his manager. Perhaps he hadn't performed well in rehearsal and had been caught and given a lecture.
"Damn it, do you guys really think you're famous now...?"
The manager was still cursing. Although his voice wasn't loud, his tone was very fierce, and he used very unrestrained language, swearing and cursing. The male idols standing in front of him didn't dare to utter a sound.
"..."
Upon seeing this scene, Park Jihyo, who had come excitedly hoping to meet someone on a date, immediately froze, and the three members of Twice suddenly glanced at each other.
Of course, they couldn't possibly go over and risk offending her. They exchanged a glance, then turned away, tiptoed, and slunk off.
"..."
The three of them quickly left, the atmosphere noticeably awkward. Once they were a distance away and could no longer hear the sounds coming from the other side, Park Jihyo broke the silence, saying in a way that was both an explanation and a complaint, "Wanna One's manager is really fierce..."
Seeing Lim Nayeon and Minatozaki Sana looking at her, Park Jihyo forced a smile: "He has a bad personality and is very distant. He often loses his temper and curses at people... I've heard him say that twice."
Although she explained, the atmosphere was still a little strange, and Park Ji-hyo felt awkward and embarrassed.
Everyone thinks their partner is outstanding. She was initially happy to bring her teammates along, but unexpectedly, she witnessed her boyfriend being reprimanded by his manager, who hurled such nasty insults at him, and even dragged his teammates into it...
Although it wasn't a particularly embarrassing scene, it was still quite awkward, making the usually strong-willed Park Ji-hyo feel a bit humiliated.
"It's normal to get scolded by your agent~"
Sana Minatozaki seemed to sense Jihyo's thoughts, and gently tucked her hair behind her ear, smiling to ease the atmosphere: "We were also criticized a lot back then, especially when we first debuted."
“Sangmin oppa just seems to have toned it down a bit now, but if he really makes a mistake, he'll still scold him, won't he?” Lim Nayeon nodded, lazily agreeing, “Which idol doesn’t get disciplined?”
"really."
Sana and the other woman's thoughtfulness cheered Park Jihyo up a bit, and she nodded, recalling the conversation and bringing up the topic: "Last month when we were filming in Japan, I was scolded really badly by the on-set PD, really harshly... I think Sana was also really harsh once before."
As she spoke, Park Jihyo looked at Minatozaki Sana and recalled, "I remember it was during a 'Music Bank' show before, I was dozing off or something, and that PD was incredibly fierce..."
"Uh……"
Sana Minato's smile faltered slightly, her eyes revealing a fascinating expression.
But beyond his speechless expression... there was also a clear hint of reminiscence.
Because of what Park Jihyo said, she was deeply impressed, much more so than Park Jihyo had imagined.
The three of them circled around and returned to the lounge, with Hirai Momo clearly giving them a look that said, "Why did you guys come back so quickly?"
Newly dating couples are very passionate. After about ten minutes, Park Jihyo seemed to have made arrangements with Kang Daniel again, and pulled Minatozaki Sana and Lim Nayeon to go again.
Although they felt it was a bit strange to go back and forth like this, they hadn't been able to help earlier, and there was no need to talk about these things among the members, so the two of them laughed and went along.
After moving to a different spot, Sana Minato saw the four members of Wanna One again around the corner. However, the four male idols who had just been scolded by their manager and were standing against the wall with their heads drooping, not daring to move, now seemed to have come back to life and changed their appearance. Some were leaning lazily against the wall, some were standing loosely at an angle, and two had their hands in their pockets, looking as handsome as possible.
For some reason, seeing them like this, and thinking back to the scene just now, Minatozaki Sana suddenly felt like laughing.
"Hello~"
As if they were telepathically connected, Kang Daniel was the first to spot them and immediately smiled and waved to Park Jihyo.
"Nuna."
"Senior~"
When the two sides met, they greeted each other. Wannan One's side was very enthusiastic. Park Jihyo, of course, seemed to be very familiar with them. Minatozaki Sana and Lim Nayeon were also quite casual and friendly.
Firstly, it's out of respect for Park Jihyo, and since they already know each other. Secondly, seeing such enthusiastic support from a handsome junior male idol, especially one from the most popular boy group right now, is quite pleasant; it's at least proof of his charm.
Park Jihyo and Kang Daniel were talking, and the people around them kept chiming in. Lim Nayeon and Minatozaki Sana, who are both cheerful, didn't mention the little incident from earlier and responded with smiles and ease.
"…Sana Nuna."
Park Woo-jin, who was brought over by Kang Daniel, kept trying to find topics to talk about with Minatozaki Sana. He stood to the side, looking at the very eye-catching girl group senior next to him with some enthusiasm: "Noona, did you see what I sent you on Kakaotalk?"
Sana Minato couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly upon hearing this. This Park Woo-jin had added her on Kakaotalk after they met when he was Kang Daniel's wingman at the TV station, and then he started chatting with her frequently, occasionally sending her selfies.
The junior's intentions were quite clear, and he was very enthusiastic, but Minatozaki Sana wasn't like those little girls and wasn't interested at all. She didn't even buy into it, and in fact, she didn't think Park Woo-jin was very handsome... She was speechless at his narcissism.
But of course, she wouldn't say that in front of others.
Are you referring to those pictures?
Upon hearing this, Sana Minatozaki tossed her hair, smiled with her eyes crinkling and covering her mouth, "Not bad."
"Qingjia, why hasn't Nana replied to me?"
Park Woo-jin has seen many female idols since his debut and has been adored by countless female fans, but he was still captivated by the charming smile of Minatozaki Sana in front of him. He felt that even the wind blowing through her hair smelled sweet.
"Because I've been so busy lately, and I haven't been using Kakaotalk much," Sana Minatosaki casually offered a common excuse.
But Park Woo-jin didn't back down at all. Instead, he turned his head and said in a cute, puppy-like tone, "Noona~ Even if you're busy, please take some time to reply to me."
Uh……
His fans might like it, but... Sana Minatozaki really feels awkward.
"Haha."
But she had her own social skills and emotional intelligence, which she didn't reveal at all. Instead, she covered her mouth and chuckled twice, then directly changed the subject: "Your coquettishness is pretty good; it can already be considered a personal skill."
"..."
No matter how much she pleaded and begged, it seemed to have no effect on Sana Minatozaki. This senior had maintained this attitude since their first meeting. Her smile was very sunny, as if you could take a step closer to her just by reaching out your hand.
But after actually trying it, I found that there was a very clear boundary behind the smile, which I could never cross.
Park Woo-jin was a little annoyed that his words were cut off again, but the Minatozaki Sana in front of him... was really too beautiful.
"By the way, Sana, what kind of food do you usually like?" He switched to the other side of the table when one side didn't work, and continued to chat.
"Something light," Sana Minatozaki said casually, glancing at Nayeon beside her.
This unnie didn't seem to be in a good mood today. Instead of grinning broadly as I had imagined, she appeared rather reserved.
"Me too! I've always preferred milder flavors and don't like spicy or salty food!"
Park Woo-jin immediately perked up upon hearing this, as if he had found a common topic. He immediately seized the opportunity: "By the way, noona, I know a newly opened restaurant in Gangnam District. They have dishes that are more to your liking. Do you want to try it sometime? Let's invite Kang Daniel and Jihyo noona along."
"..."
Faced with such a straightforward invitation, Minatozaki Sana brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, tilted her head, and smiled at Park Woo-jin, revealing her perfectly white, sparkling teeth: "Actually, I like spicy food."
"Uh..." Park Woo-jin's face turned red instantly, and he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
But Sana Minatozaki wouldn't let him get too embarrassed. She immediately burst into laughter, covering her mouth with her eyes crinkling, looking mischievous like someone who had just pulled off a prank. Park Woo-jin's embarrassment naturally dissipated in the lively laughter, and the awkwardness on his face faded considerably.
"What's wrong? Why are you laughing so happily?" Lim Nayeon asked curiously when she saw this.
"Yoojin asked me what kind of food I liked, and I said I liked spicy and salty food, but he didn't believe me." Minatozaki Sana chuckled as she leaned on Lim Nayeon's shoulder.
“That’s right, you like to eat these kinds of things… That’s just how Sana eats.” Nayeon immediately nodded in agreement, then looked at Woojin as she said the last sentence.
"..."
Park Woo-jin's expression immediately improved, but Minatozaki Sana, who had been talking to him alone, naturally joined in the conversation with Lim Na-yeon next to him. He wanted to say something more, opened his mouth, but looking at Minatozaki Sana's unchanging smile, he had no chance at all.
Park Jihyo and Kang Daniel, having finished their private conversation, joined in. The group chatted casually for a few minutes, then Lim Nayeon glanced around and suddenly waved, "Tzuyu~"
The group followed and saw that Tzuyu was walking from the other side of the corridor toward the lounge. After being called by Nayeon, she paused for a moment and then obediently walked over.
"Ziyu Nuna".
"Senior Ziyu."
"Ernie."
She greeted Lim Nayeon and the other two with a smile, then smiled and nodded to the male idols from Wanna One who also greeted her.
As soon as Chou Tzu-yu saw it, she knew what was going on... The members of Twice all knew about Park Ji-hyo and Kang Daniel.
By the way, Chi Jingyuan also knows... what she said.
Hey.
When Chou Tzu-yu arrived, the atmosphere became even more lively. Chou Tzu-yu has always been very popular among male idols in the industry. Compared to the sweet and lively Minatozaki Sana, a tall, slim-waisted, long-legged, and pretty girl with a small face is more impactful when you get up close.
Compared to Sana Minatozaki, who was perfectly poised, Tzuyu seemed much calmer. Although she came to join in the fun, she didn't say much. She smiled happily when facing Nayeon and the others, but she became very reserved when facing the members of Wanna One. Although she was very polite, there was a clear sense of distance between them.
This made these male idols, who had been highly sought after since their debut and considered themselves to be good, feel somewhat frustrated. However, looking at Tzuyu, whose height was even the same as theirs, and her stunning face, they couldn't help but sigh – Twice really has a lot of beautiful girls.
"Then I'll go first, unnie..."
Chou Tzu-yu didn't plan to stay long. After joining in the fun for two minutes, she prepared to leave... She was thinking of going back to check if she had replied to her text messages.
However, just as she was about to take her leave, a very obvious commotion suddenly came from not far away. The sounds were quite chaotic, accompanied by slightly startled voices, and there was a thumping sound, as if many people were moving in this direction.
"..."
The voices of the group immediately stopped, and they all looked over there. Park Jihyo and Kang Daniel, who were originally standing together, reflexively moved to different positions.
They didn't have to wait long. As the sound grew closer, led by a staff member wearing a name tag who was clearly in charge, Kim Junmyeon, Byun Baekhyun, Kim Jongdae... EXO members who had previously appeared on TV, in the news, and in rumors appeared one after another, quickly moving along the intersecting corridor towards the lounge.
Everyone walked very fast, with long strides, and all looked travel-worn. Upon closer inspection, many of them had obvious dark circles under their eyes.
However, the aura emanating from within during the journey is more captivating than anything else.
"Senior Anilhasayyo..."
Upon seeing EXO, Wannan One and Twice immediately bowed from a distance. Hearing the sound, Kim Junmyeon and the others glanced over, waved with a smile after seeing Twice, and left without saying anything.
After Kim Junmyeon and his group passed by, a large group of backup dancers dressed similarly but with foreign faces also walked over. There seemed to be dozens of them in a row, and there were even people carrying instruments, drum stands, and so on. It was quite a commotion.
The thirty-odd backup dancers walked for several dozen seconds, and other EXO members also mingled among them. It wasn't just the Twice and Wanna One members; other idols who happened to be passing by, as well as staff members, all had the same feeling when they saw it.
EXO's presence and aura are quite different from other idol groups.
However, after a series of people passed by, whether it was Tzuyu, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, or Sana, their gazes remained fixed on the corner where EXO had walked.
...Because so many people walked by, they didn't see Chi Jingyuan.
About ten seconds later, Chou Tzu-yu, standing on tiptoe and craning her neck to look over, was about to go over and take a look when she finally heard that extremely familiar voice.
"...Of course I went. I even stayed with my parents for a few days. Didn't they tell you?"
"...What a coincidence, that's what your parents said to you back then, in front of me."
The sound gradually approached. The last few EXO members, D.O. and Sehun, walked around the corner one after the other. A few steps behind them, Ji Kyung-won finally came into Tzuyu's sight.
Tzuyu was looking in that direction, and it wasn't just Tzuyu; Nayeon, Sana Minatozaki, and a few others were also looking in that direction.
The plaid shirt was casually open, highlighting the straight and neat shoulder line. Underneath, he wore a pure white short-sleeved shirt, with the iconic cartoon logo peeking out as the hem swayed. He paired it with neat light blue jeans. The simple and casual outfit, on Chi Kyung-won, gave onlookers the illusion of a magazine photoshoot.
He carried a light-colored shoulder bag on his back and wore flat-screen glasses on the bridge of his nose. As he walked briskly, the hem of his clothes swayed slightly. The light from the corridor shone through his fine, black hair, casting a soft shadow on his gentle face and making his jawline even more defined.
His expression was natural and nonchalant, yet captivating.
In their sight, Chi Jingyuan was holding his phone, talking on the phone as he walked, his pace so fast that he didn't notice anything happening around him.
"Oppa~ Kyungwon Oppa~"
Before Chou Tzu-yu could even speak, Lim Na-yeon grinned, showing her rabbit teeth, and jumped up, waving vigorously.
Upon hearing this, Chi Jingyuan paused and looked over. When he saw several familiar faces and figures, as well as the dark-skinned girl with bright eyes, he looked surprised, but smiled naturally.
Then he changed his route and walked this way.
Originally, Sehun and Kyungsoo, who were in front, turned around, smiled and pursed their lips. Sehun waved his hand, left with a "We're leaving first, you hurry up" and left directly.
"Senior, Annyeonghaseyo~"
Ji Kyung-won walked over to Tzuyu and the others. Twice members were quite familiar with each other and acted naturally, but the Wanna One members quickly bowed and greeted him.
"..."
But Chi Jingyuan simply nodded and continued making the call: "Dinner? There's definitely no time for dinner. I'll probably be done here by 10 p.m.... Let's meet up when I get back tonight."
"Nunna is here too?"
Upon hearing his second brother, Chi Jingxu, invite him to dinner on the phone and mention that his eldest sister would also be there, Chi Jingyuan immediately agreed.
Chou Tzu-yu, who was just a step away, stared at him without blinking. When Chi Ching-yuan walked over, she even took a light sniff, and then her eyes brightened, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing her cute little tiger teeth.
"I'll definitely go tonight, and if not today, I'll have time tomorrow."
Chi Jingyuan was on the phone, but when he glanced over here, his attention was unconsciously drawn to this place.
The chestnut-brown curly hair of Chou Tzu-yu in front of me was smoothly gathered on both sides, and her chubby little face was full of excited joy. Her smiling eyes were very beautiful.
Looking at those chubby cheeks, Chi Jingyuan was genuinely happy to see them after so long. Feeling a surge of excitement, he reached out with his other hand and pinched and kneaded the soft flesh of Zhou Ziyu's cheek.
It feels really good.
When Tzuyu was held by Ji Kyung-won, she didn't resist at all and even smiled more intimately. However, the male idols from Wanna One next to her were instantly stunned when they saw this scene.
I appeared calm and distant when I was talking to them just now.
Why are you doing such intimate things in front of so many people? Not only did you not resist being pinched on the cheek and just smiled, but you even moved closer to him like a little puppy.
Why does it feel like it's not the same person?
The male idols looked at each other, feeling both shocked and defeated.
"Alright, let's talk about it when I get back."
After exchanging a few words with his second brother, Chi Jingyuan hung up the phone. His gaze quickly swept left and right before settling on Zhou Ziyu's face in front of him. Looking at her big, unblinking eyes staring at him, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "What are you looking at? What are you doing here?"
Chou Tzu-yu grinned, showing off her little tiger teeth and tilting her head back. Starting with her big, clear eyes that were narrowed into two crescent moons, her entire face was instantly brightened.
"I'm waiting for you~"