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Three years later...
It has been three years since you debuted as a producer in Big Hit- HYBE.
You were in a meeting with Bang PDnim and other staff members, but you spaced out.
Four months after arriving in South Korea, you were in your producer room in Big Hit Entertainment, working on a new song until...
Bzzz bzzz...
You look to see a call on your phone.
Incoming call from 허윤진 (Jenni)
You: Hello?
Yunjin: Em...
You hear her sniffing.
You: Jenni, what happened? Is everything okay back in Korea?
Yunjin: Have you... watched Produce 48?
You: (Only for you.) ...Don't tell me you-
Yunjin: Yes... I did.
She sighs.
Yunjin: I miss you, Em. I... just wished you were here.
That's when you drop everything and make your way to your car.

                            

                                
                            
                              
                                  
                              
                              
                                
                                  
                                  
                                
                              
                             
                            
                            
                          
                          
You: Where are you at?
Confused, your childhood friend tells you the address, and you input it on your phone as you put it on the phone holder, making your way to the destination. You transfer the call to the touch screen.
Yunjin: Wait, why?
Suddenly, you end the call to focus on your driving.
Yunjin: Mwoya.
Beep... Beep...
Yunjin looks up to see a car park in front of her, but she can't see the driver. When the passenger's window slides down, her eyes go wide.
Yunjin: Emily...?
You exit your car, walking to the passenger side.
You: Annyeong.
Yunjin stood frozen, processing your arrival before slowly walking up to you.
Yunjin: I-I can't believe you're here.
You: You said you wished I was here, so here I am.
You grab her suitcases as Yunjin heads inside your car, and then you enter the driver's side, starting the car to your apartment.
Yunjin: How long have you been here?
You: I've been here for four months since I called the rep from Big Hit, and I told them I accepted the offer to be a producer.
Yunjin: You didn't tell me that?!
Your eyes go wide at her attitude.
You: Yah, why are you mad? One minute, you said on the phone that you wished I was here, and now you're angry that I didn't tell you I accepted the offer?! What is up with you?!
Yunjin: Drop me at my dorm now!
You hesitate, and the drive becomes silent.
Bang PDnim: Minjung-ssi?
You snap back to reality.
You: Ne, PDnim?
Bang PDnim: Are you okay?
You: Sorry, I just spaced out.
Bang PDnim: That's okay, but pay attention, please.
You nod, and he explains the plan for the end of the year and the first half of next year.
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You were in the company's cafeteria, eating lunch by the window. You look at the distance as memories from New York get to you.
???: Minjung-ssi!
You turn around to see Chaewon walking towards you with her lunch tray. You've been friends with Chaewon since her debut with Iz*One, and here she is, re-debuting under Source Music/Hybe soon.
You: Annyeong, Chaewon unnie!
Chaewon takes a seat next to you, playfully slapping your arm.
Chaewon: Yah, I told you before. No need to be formal with me. How are you today?
You: I'm doing good, just finished with a meeting. I can't believe you're debuting again in Source Music's upcoming girl group. Are you excited?
Chaewon: Ne. I hope Bang PDnim will let you be our executive producer for the debut album/single, but I'm hoping to debut again with one of my ex-members and Yunjin since her fans want her to be an idol.
When Chaewon mentioned your childhood friend, you froze.
Chaewon: By the way, do you still talk to her?
You: Uhm... Honestly, it's been three years since we stopped talking.
Chaewon: You know, she still talks to me and asks about you. How you're doing, what you're up to, etc.
You: I'm glad she has you.
You check the time on your watch.
You: I have to go. It was nice talking to you, Chaewon.
Chaewon: You too, Jung. Annyeong!
You stand up from your seat to throw away your lunch and head back to your room to finish producing.
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In 2022, at HYBE's meeting room...
Bang PDnim: ...Later this month, the members of Source Music's upcoming girl group should start preparing for their debut and...
He starts to turn to you.
Bang PDnim: Our youngest producer, Choi Minjung, will produce the group's debut album, and the members are waiting for you in your producer room to start creating songs for it.
Everyone in the room applauds, causing you to stand from your seat to bow.
You: Kamsahamnida, PDnim. I will work hard on the album with them!
Bang PDnim: I will announce it at the end of March to the public, Minjung-ssi.
You: Okay.
Bang PDnim: That's all for today's meeting, everyone!
Everyone bowed to Bang PDnim and then left the room.
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You open the door to your producer room to find six girls sitting on the couch.
Chaewon: Minjung-ssi!
Sakura: How was the meeting?
Suddenly, your eyes went to a familiar face.
Yunjin: Minjung, it's been a while.