One in a Million

14

The hyung line finally cornered manager Hobeom and got him speak up. They learned about Jihyo's expiring contract and reason why she's always doing field work. They felt a little disappointed knowing Jihyo will no longer be their manager after the summer break but she have a better reason for it from the very beginning, nonetheless they felt a little betrayed for being kept from the truth.

"Hyung why haven't we informed of it?"     ---Jin

"Well, no one thought you'll actually like her that much. We thought it'll be unnecessary information. Overtime, we just forget about it too until recently when it has been brought up again."

"V will get shock. He's the closest to her."     ---RM

"We better tell everyone now. The maknaes adore her so much."     ---Jhope

"You're right, is there a chance noona will be with us later?"     ---RM

"I can call her to come but what's your plan?"     ---Hobeom

"We need to tell the kids first and then let's figure it out later."     ---Jin

*****
Jihyo was asked to bring refreshments for BTS while they practice. They will be having a fan signing tomorrow for the sports apparel they are currently endorsing. As she walks inside their practice studio, Jihyo witnessed the boy's arguments. They all stopped after seeing her enter the room.

"Noona! Is it true? You're leaving?"     ---Jimin

"Leaving?"

"About the contract... it'll end soon right?"     ---Suga

"Ahh... yes, I need to go back to class and hopefully graduate this year."

"But why didn't you tell us?"     -Mookie

"You didn't know?? For real? Is that why Taehyung...."

V nods at her knowing what she meant. All this time, Jihyo thought they knew that's why she never brought it up herself. But seeing their faces shows that they really have no idea about at all.

"Noona told me but at that time, I thought it's a secret so I didn't dare to tell anyone. I've learned about it when we were in Japan."     ---V

"But noona, can't you still be our manager while you attend school?"     ---Kookie

"I can't, bunny. Noona needs to graduate and if I'll still be your manager, I won't be able to finish my studies then. You go to so many places, I'll only cause trouble if I will not leave the team."

"That's not true. You still can do part time works for us."     ---Jimin

"Then go leave Jihyo... in one condition."     ---Suga

*****
During the fan signing, Jihyo was at the backstage watching BTS. Armys are as always giving so much love to their idols. When they are done performing, the signing begins and Jihyo helped managing the queue and keeping fan gifts. She's silently receiving whatever the boys hands her and carefully putting them inside a big box when Kookie suddenly calls out,

"Noona come here, this one's for you; from her (fan)."

"For me?"