Pretty Boy

How Much Is This?

Inside the beautiful lobby of the Grand Hyatt, the hotel manager Kim Namjoon is talking with a American male guest and an older lady seated in a wheelchair next to the reception desk. The American guest is showing a business card to Namjoon and talking in English. 

Jimin crosses the lobby, dressed in the same prostitute outfit as the day before, but without the makeup. He has all of his belongings shoved back into his tight trouser pockets, and has tied one of Yoongi's expensive jackets around his waist. Namjoon gives him a quick look as he passes, but goes back to his conversation with the American guest. 

At the front of the reception desk, Jimin approaches a dyed blonde bespectacled receptionist who is standing behind the counter. "Hi." 

"Yes, sir. May I help you?"

Jimin places an envelope on to the counter top. "Yeah, I'm leaving this here for a Lim Kwan. She's gonna pick it up."

The receptionist takes the envelope and inspects is suspiciously. 

"Don't open that!" Jimin orders, making the poor woman jump. 

"No, Sir."

Jimin retreats and then walks near where the hotel manager and confused guests stand, his slight heeled boots clicking on the marble floor. The American starts pushing the wheelchair, retreating quickly and Namjoon looks at Jimin.

Jimin however just keeps walking straight past, and narrowly avoids a uniformed hotel attendant who is pushing a loaded luggage cart. 

Namjoon then turns his head and focuses on the receptionist nearby. "Miss Woo, do you know that man?"

"No, sir."

Namjoon turns back toward the departing Jimin watching him leave.

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Jimin walks down the expensive streets of Gangnam, gazing in awe at all the expensive shops in front of him. Along the pavement there are many well-dressed people walking up and down the street, most of them carrying multiple bags from the shops.

Jimin looks at the pedestrians, so different from the ones he is used to seeing from the rough part of town he lives.

He stops near a jewel shop and looks in the window at the expensive jewels proudly on display. He then moves away, looking around and smiling. 

As he carries on walking, he passes hundreds of beautiful clothes in the windows and Jimin admires them all. 

Stopping outside a very expensive looking boutique, Jimin gapes at the clothes on display and decides to push the gold door open and  step inside. There is a saleswoman and an old lady seated on a sofa, discussing colours and certain items of clothing. 

There is also another saleswoman, who is arranging some flowers in a large blue china vase, dressed very neatly and appearing a bit snobbish. 

Jimin enters through the door and everyone stops to look at him.

A third saleswoman, wearing a black jacket and standing behind the counter, looks up too and gestures towards the second saleslady to speak to the new customer.

Jimin stands by the first wall, looking around and running his fingers through the multiple items of clothing in awe.

"May I help you?" The worker who was arranging the flowers asks, standing close behind Jimin. 

Jimin spins after hearing her voice and smiles. "Well, I'm just checking things out."

"Are you looking for something is particular?" The lady asks, roaming her eyes up and down Jimin's current attire and frowning.