Soorin felt like all the air left the room. Her hands started trembling.
The live chat exploded so fast the text became a blur.
[THEY BASICALLY CONFIRMED IT]
[IT'S FOR HER]
[STAFF 03]
[BIRTHDAY TOMORROW]
[VALENTINE'S DAY BIRTHDAY]
[THE SONG IS FOR HER 100%]
[I'M CRYING ACTUAL TEARS]
[THIS IS THE MOST ROMANTIC THING EVER]
[HAEL WROTE HER A LOVE SONG]
[IN ENGLISH]
[HER LANGUAGE]
Voice wasn't done.
"We've set up a special broadcast for tomorrow morning. The song will play through resort speakers at 10 AM. All staff and members present. Cameras will capture everyone's reactions. Including Staff 03's. The world is watching."
Haejin's face was carefully neutral. Professional. But his leg was bouncing rapidly. Nervous energy he couldn't contain.
Doyun noticed. Put a hand on his knee. Steadying.
Soorin wanted to run. Wanted to hide under her station. Wanted to both scream and cry and maybe throw up a little.
