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BaD MeMEs

Seoul, GA Arts

Soo Yeon wasn't herself; she watched all the videos, and yet she didn't cry.

Her eyes seemed constipated remaining watery without spilling a single tear.

The tenth video was not her father but Kyung Gi. She even memorized it.

"Annyeong Hye Mi, you must hate me right now. I hate myself, too, for keeping this from you. I wish we were ten, even 15 years away from now when you discover this and that we'll smile about it together. I'm so happy to see how you've changed. I hope you'll carry on striving in life because that's what we hope you'll do. Strive for your dreams and life. Let Oppa take care of all things difficult; I'll do my best not to leave you any worries or burdens. You just keep reaching out for whatever future you want. No matter what happens, stay true to yourself, and remember I love you. We all do, always.

Soo Yeon knew Kyung Gi was unaware it would be his last message. She watched all the videos, and after being frustrated, full of regret, the girl now boiled with anger.

Kyung Gi said he would leave no burdens, and ironically the young woman's cup found itself to the brim with responsibilities that dripped down its side.

Soo Yeon's only comfort from the videos was her father couldn't be the mastermind behind the Sex Hosting. With Seo Kwan Gi, mental health deteriorated, the police must have played on him, persuading him of having done or said things he did not.

Soo Yeon tried to find her father's file, but it did not exist in the police database. Perhaps it was registered under some code which she could not find. What she needed now was solid proof irrefutable in court. Even though she possessed the USB key, Soo Yeon didn't rush, she trod on eggs one mistake, and all she had done until then would go down the drain.

Patience Hye Mi.

Everything was a blur in Soo Yeon's mind, Nirvana blue, Satellite, her father, Kyung Gi.

"Soo Yeon, are you okay?" Min Ha asked.

Soo Yeon went to school; the institute almost became the only place where her burdens were left aside during a few lessons. There she concentrated on her role play with her masks. But the school environment effect seemed to wear off; Soo Yeon had a difficult time trying to maintain her lukewarm water personality.

"Ah, um, yeah."

"You seem to be elsewhere. Is it because Sunbaenim kissed you?"

Min Ha knew about the kiss Soo Yeon didn't have a choice but to tell her otherwise Min Ha alerted Su Jung about her whereabouts.

Soo Yeon wasn't only fleeing because of the kiss. Every time she saw the boy, her heart skipped a beat. If someone said she had fallen for him, it wouldn't be a lie, but it wouldn't be correct. She was holding back for the better and the happiness of all.

"Can I take a photo of you, girls?"

It was customary to have people ask for photography at GA arts. Professionals often came looking for the next singer or model. Posing for a cliché never did any harm.

"Sure," Min Ha jumped on the occasion; she hoped so badly someone would spot her though she still had the option of persuading her father to join Supernova. But for Kyeong Min Ha, doing so would be like losing a fight. She would always be the girl who attained Stardom because of her rich daddy and not for talent.

"How about you?" the photographer stared at Soo Yeon.

"I'm not feeling well."

"Don't be a diva," Min Ha interjected, linking arms with her, "please take one of us together."