๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฑ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ 2: ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ข๐ณ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐
HARVIN’S POV
I had a bad morning today because I was too tired to get up and go to the company. Our album promotion just ended a week ago. But here we go, we are being summoned at the company. Ten months ago, we were just a trainees having a future which was totally unknown.
We strive and work harder in order for us to be deserving of what future awaits us. Relationships and strong bonds were established the moment the survival show started. We were 24 but only 7 managed to make their debut. On January 17, 2021, ๐ข๐ป๐น๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป Seas or infamously known as OT7s was officially announced as the new idols and boy group under Vybe Labels.
By February 9, 2021 we officially announced our fandom name officiated by OT7s leader, John Riley Yang. We named them “OTceans”, because like the bodies of water, seas cannot be called a sea without the vast ocean. OT7s is not OT7s without OTceans, our lifeline and home.
There may be bad days and tiring days that we, idols experience but thinking about those people who are waiting for our comebacks patiently and continuosly showing their supports toward us is something priceless. It magically brush off the pain and tiredness we feel.
“Harvin-hyung wake up already.” I heard Riley’s voice and light poking on my cheeks.
“Hmm, w-what? It’s monday, we have no schedule at the timetable. Let me rest some more.” I groaned.
“Let’s wash up and fix ourselves. Also for us to start this day productively.” Xavier added. Just an expected answer from Xavier who always take the side of Riley Yang.
“Yesss! Thanks Xavier-hyung.” Riley exclaimed and winked at his Xavier hyung.
“Awit lods.” I subconsciously muttered. Even if I myself doesn’t know its meaning. I just heard it from my former Filipina hair stylist.
“Oh, that’s a Filipino word, right Harvin-hyung?” Kenzo pointed out cheerfully. The sunshine king is now as cheerful as the sun peeking through our dorm’s window.
“Yeah, I guess?” I halfly answered.
“I think it is, hyung.” Matteo said while nodding his head like a cute puppy.
“Yaaaah, Night wash up first before using your phone!” Xavier being the loud one never failed to scold the sluggish habit of Night every morning.
We all ended up bursting into laughter from that scene. Well, except for Frosh who’s a bit in a daze. He was sitting straight, not even blinking his eyes.
But we don’t need to worry. We all got used to seeing him at that state every morning. I think he was like that ever since he was born.
I smiled happily while sitting on the dining table together with them. I gave Matteo a fist bump.
“Hey, Harvin-hyung I cooked your favorite. Ramen with spam~” Matteo said gleefully.
“Yeah, thanks bro.”
Kenzo handed each of us our chopsticks and after blessing our foods we dig in. I was ready to go back to my bed when Riley had an announcement.
“Director-nim texted me that we should report to the company today, guys.”
Kenzo pouted while Night was pinching his cheeks. Xavier, Frosh and Matteo were in awestruck after hearing the announcement.
“But our album promotion just ended.” Kenzo blurted out the words I failed to say.
“Yeah, isn’t this week should be our break?” Frosh seconded.
Riley Yang heaved a sigh, “Supposedly, yes. But it is already Director-nim who summoned us. Aren’t we afraid to our boss?” He let out a playful chuckle.
“Of course, we do!” Matteo and Xavier immediately answered.
I shook my head before going in the bathroom. So yeah, today’s another episode of work day. Kaja!
***
I was surprised at the moment we enter the buliding. More than 20 applicants were already waiting at the lobby. Some or most of them looked tense and nervous. I was not expecting this number of applicants. I mean, we are just a rookie boy group. And the thought of many people lined up just to be our make-up artists and hair stylists is something spectacular.
I must admit, OT7s has a good visuals, vocals and talents to look up to. So, shall I not be surprised?
Apparently, this job hiring of additional staff should not push through if our former stylist didn’t do rude and unprofessional things to Riley. Our leader received a countless insults and rude treatment from our former staff. But apart from that, our leader remain strong he chose to carry on. Still, he became the leader who smiles and bravely faces each day aside from being one of the youngest in our group.
Director-nim asked us to wear face masks so that...