Chapter 39: Chapter 39

Chapter 39

After an awkward silence, Kiwook finally took his mask off and revealed his red eyes. Hyojun did the same and he placed his own mask on top of Kiwook's, which was already on the desk. Hyojun looked grim.

Hyoyoung picked up Jiwoo and Hyunsuk's masks and announced quietly, "I'm going home now."

She packed all the masks together into her bag. Kiwook called out her name, but she didn't reply. She carried her bag and quietly left the room. It was late at night and there were no reporters to be seen. It was eerily quiet outside except for the cars driving by.

The cold wind felt like a slap to her face and Hyoyoung cringed. She could feel that she was about to burst into tears, so Hyoyoung started to sing loudly.

"Even if I'm lonely or sad, I won't cry! I will control my emotions. I shouldn't cry! Why would I cry?"