However, Hugo’s departure happened sooner than any of them expected. As much as they promised to pursue this dream together, Hugo’s health comes first. It’s not like they broke up. They still talk to each other every day. It’s just weird not to see him in the same building anymore. 

Not everyone is as lucky as she is. 

She had wanted to check on Hosung, who is easily Hugo’s best friend in the team. Sometimes known as the “other man” in the relationship. In a way, Hosung has become the unofficial “work husband” because of this. Then again, she has Seulgi, so it was quits between them.  Lucky for her, Hosung spared her the effort and made the first move. It was to be able to have someone to talk to about all this. 

It was probably more difficult than Hosung than it is for her. After all, she and Hugo are still together. They had promised to make this long-distance thing work. She also had the other girls of AND*ROMA support her through this. Besides, there was a comeback to work on. As for Hosung, this is probably what would happen to Wendy if Seulgi ever decides to leave the team. 

This collaboration has been a long time coming, to be honest. They have joked about it too many times, but both of their schedules just kept getting in the way. It’s unfortunate that it took sad circumstances to finally allow this duet to happen. 

Wendy was content to be less in control this time, as she knows this is a personal project to Hosung. The only thing she actually called the shots in was song arrangement. After all, between the two of them, she has more experience in it. She makes sure Hosung gets to shine too, so she arranged the song in a way that didn’t let one overpower the other. Otherwise, she was content to let Hosung do as he wished, giving her input when she had an idea that she felt would improve the vision he had for this cover. 

Both practice and recording go as smoothly as it can possibly can. In between promotion schedules and OST rehearsals, Wendy was able to practice for this cover. She wanted to do her best. Hosung deserves that. As they record, she makes sure to convey the emotion the song needs. She thinks of the many times Hugo has made her laugh, and how it will be a long time until they get to see each other again. 

Wendy pretends not to see the tears that Hosung sheds when he sings the last note of the song as long as the cameras are recording them. Once recording ends, she gives Hosung a hug. “Thanks for inviting me to do this with you,” she says with a smile. “I’m sure Hugo will have a field day watching this one.” 

Yuzu wasn’t a girl that was a high brand fashion person. She liked her Ivy Park sweaters and occasionally shopped clothes from Lacoste and Adidas when they tickled her fancy. Generally she didn’t care about the fashion week though. The urge to go out and enjoy the nice weather during her lunch break had her walk the fancy plaza however. A cup of hot latte in hand she took in the fancy atmosphere, debating if she should purchase herself some over-prized street food or just continue to enjoy the hour she’s given by enjoying the fresh Seoul city air. 

Before she could make a decision however her keen eye picks out non other than Nori walking with his band members, the crowd which parts to let them through along with the camera men following them also a dead give away that there is definitely something going on. Her interest picked she tugs her face-mask up and walks closer, wanting to avoid being recognized by anyone or have her face caught on camera there.

Suddenly she doesn’t care if she’ll be late for practice. Who would have thought she’d get the chance to see Per_Se perform live like this? A quick picture sent to her friends along with heart emojis around Nori she just jams along, the biggest smile hidden beneath her mask while the trainee dances along to the steps of the choreo she picked up from watching the MV so many times and the music show performances. Shouting along to the fan chants as well, she can’t believe how lucky she got.

Nori really did look even more handsome in real life. Good thing Sehun wasn’t here to see her fan girl like that. She could already picture his pout and sulking voice. The thought alone made her smile as she scrolled through the pictures she took. She’d have to ask if Convex plan on a similar surprise like that.