Koi No Yokan

See you later, Minami.

Hyewon's POV:

It was, Saturday the following week and today we will know if we kept our spots, Minami my child, had a lot of difficulty with the recently harder choreography that Chaeyeon makes. She was breathless right now, after we've performed. I knew, she wouldn't make it after tonight, so I just held her in a hug. Whispering words of comfort to her. It was the least thing I could do for her, I can't stop Chaeyeon and I certainly tried my best to help, Minami. We were on the edge of our seats as we waited for our names to be called. If you weren't called it means that you are removed from the training. The whole of WM Training is at the edge of their seats currently. So far, I was already called, so as Minju, Yuri, Chaewon, Yena, Lexie Eomma and Han-eul Appa. A few more names and we will now know if Minami didn't make it to the cut. Minami hugged me tightly as it was nearing the end of roll calls. I pity Minami, the kid was good in dancing, just that she needed a lot of improvements, synchronization wise and presence with her facial expressions, Minami always smiled, when she needed to be sexy and serious and honestly, I love her fatty cheeks when she smiles and no one could tell me otherwise that she sucked at dancing and singing.

The last name was called and Minami shook from crying. Her eyes swollen shut now, there's a lot of tears flowing down Minami's face. I wiped her tears away, everyone hugged and kissed Minami's head, some pats on the back and some just stood there and when I say some, it was only Chaeyeon who stood still and just watched us weep for Minami. I resented Chaeyeon for a few years more moving forward, before understanding that she didn't want for Minami to get criticized when we debut, Minju and I were heavily criticized for being talentless, despite us getting center parts on each songs, despite us dancing and singing as if our lives depended on them. I tried my best not to cry for Minami, but when she tightened her hug, I lost it completely, tears poured down from my eyes seemingly like a leaking faucet.

It was a downpour of tears for Minami, there's not enough words to tell her that, I feel bad for her and in all honesty, I wanted her to keep her pride and so, I hugged her tightly, to let her know how much I would miss her, that I treat her like my child and that would never change, even after how many years we've parted. We will still be in each other's lives, Minami will always be considered as my first born child. I will always love Minami and I will always send her care packages from Korea to Japan. She will send me back some snacks too and letters.

"Minami. It's alright. We will still see each other." I told her finally.

Albeit my eyes couldn't stop the tears from falling. I strengthened my heart and slightly pulled away from her.

"Ttal, now you're free of any burden, what matters is you tried. Go on and chase your dreams, try somewhere else my Ttal. Eomma will be here to support your every endeavor, message me anytime, alright? Eomma will make sure to reply whenever you need me. Anything at all, Ttal. Alright?" I told her.

Tears still streaking down my face, I forced a smile towards her.

"I will never forget you, Eomma." She replied to me and still hugged me.

"We should eat lots of food with your family. C'mon, let's go. I know a place that serves great barbecue." I replied to her.

"Kwangbae Oppa, can I join you two?" Minju timidly says to me.

"Sure." I replied to her and abruptly left the room, pulling Minami with me.

I was too livid to even address Chaeyeon about the choreography she did, it was hard for Minami. I'll let the matter be for now. I don't have the strength to deal with her. I might just punch her face for giving my Minami a hard time. I held Minami by the wrist, her bag and mine were with me. Soon, four other footsteps followed me.