- Listen to Yeonha say you wants to cooperate to develop our brand!  What motivated you to think like that and come to this unpopular shop?  - Dohyun sat across from Yumin and poured water for Yumin.

- I think we have similarities! Myself also starting to build a career and want to spread it worldwide!  We are both in the early stages so I hope an opportunity with you to grow together! - Moreover, since both sides are gradually building a reputation for their career, it is easier to trust than either of them with nothing in hand.

- You look so young, but you set up a company? What field does the company specialize in? - Dohyun took a sip of water and assessed Yumin once.

"Tidy - decent, okay!"  Dohyun's POV.

- Age doesn't matter! As an entertainment company! Idol management and music production! - Yumin quietly gritted her teeth to answer each question, a little annoyed with Dohyun's gaze.

- Wow! You want us to be in charge of fashion and stylist for idols? For this emerging brand, this is a real pride! But you said your company is just starting up, what does it mean to cooperate so early?  - Dohyun wondered, maybe the company doesn't have trainees yet, who does Dohyun work with?

- Very quickly! In this year, our company will be established and spread the selection everywhere.  The important thing here is that I want to find talented and enthusiastic people to work for us.  I want to create opportunities for everyone to unleash their talents, want people to trust and shine their passion in their own way in any field at Diamond Star!  - Yumin seriously stated her philosophy.

- Well said! I'm a business person, of course, it's not enough to just say it, what should Yumin ssi do?  - Dohyun narrowed his eyes, praising Yumin in his heart.

- I'm not one to listen to one-sided rumors that admit other people's abilities!  So... - Yumin took from her pocket the ticket Lucy had given earlier and handed it to Dohyun.

- ...In this moment, please prove your strength as well as promote your brand!  - This is Yumin's purpose, both to test the ability of Dohyun's group and to help Dohyun have the opportunity to spread the brand. After thinking about it, Yumin has more profit after this!

Dohyun holds the ticket to read the information, Lucy with the miraculous ability to work, find a fashion design contest!  It was held at the CJ E&M building in conjunction with KBS for broadcast every Saturday night, currently the contest is selecting the preliminary round to select the 10 best designers for the next round.  There are 3 rounds of the competition according to the theme proposed by the organizers and in the final round will be broadcast live. The winner will receive a fashion exhibition tour in France and the opportunity to study with famous designers in the world 3 months.

It is a golden opportunity not to be missed, Dohyun is also shaken by the "rewards" of the contest, he has not yet opened his mouth quietly.

- The decision is up to you!  Think carefully young boss, hope to see you in the next round of the competition!  - Yumin's never-failing technique always leaves the decision of the moment to others to choose. No matter which style you choose, Yumin always has a plan for each choice and the outcome is always in Yumin's favor.

Yumin didn't wait for Dohyun's reply, automatically left the room.  Everyone below was still perking their ears, glancing at the story upstairs, when seeing Yumin walking out and going downstairs, everyone immediately turned back to their work as if they didn't know anything.  Yumin walked past Yeonha, nodded, and then casually left the shop so that she could stop her movements and look at Dohyun's office curious about how things were.

Yumin opened the car door and sat in the back seat, Junho from the moment Yumin went in and then came back was still waiting in the car honestly, he looked up at the rearview mirror reflecting Yumin's body sitting behind, meaning to ask the next destination.

- Stock Exchange!  - Since there is no specific schedule, Junho can only wait for Yumin to say the location before he dares to drive the car.

The car drove far away, and inside the clothing shop, there was a sudden commotion.

- Fashion design contest?  - Yeeun and Sungjin looked at the ticket with wide eyes.

- Yeah!  I just went online to look it up, the selection round is three days away so we have to hurry up and grab a chance to win a ticket to the next round!  - Dohyun gestured for Yeonha to show the fashion contest on her laptop for the group to see.

- How many people in a group?  Dohyun hyung! - Hojun scratched his ear and asked.

- Up to 5 people a combination!  - Dohyun raised five fingers.

- And you want us to join?  - Jaehoon holds his glasses and thinks.

- Yes! You guys are the most creative and teamwork here!  The best prize is a trip to a fashion show in France and study abroad for 3 months!  I believe you all dream of going to a foreign fashion show, so please come along and support me with all your heart!  - Dohyun encourages and motivates the people he works with.

- Let's try this contest?  If you're lucky, "领导" will be known to more people!  - Yeonha also cheered.

- Let's Fight together! - Sungjin stretched out his arm first.

Jaehoon, Hojun, Yeeun, and Dohyun in turn did exactly the same as Sungjin shouting "Fighting" loudly to show their determination and solidarity, Yeonha smiled warmly like a mother watching Dohyun's group.

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On January 20, IZ*ONE held their Japanese debut showcase at Tokyo Dome City Hall to promote their Japanese debut single "Suki to Iwasetai" (好きと言わせたい).  Five days after the event, on January 25, the group released the music video for the single, while the single was officially released on February 6. It peaked at #2 on both Oricon Singles Chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100 and sold over 200,000 copies in its first week. On March 8, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) awarded the single Platinum with more than 250,000 units sold, the first Platinum certification in the group's career.

...

Incheon International Airport

After a busy few months in Japan, the girls of IZ*ONE returned to their hometown.

But the break was not long, the group was preparing for a comeback in Korea.

While the girls waited for the manager to bring the car to pick them up, they had a short chat.

- Haizzz! I love fried chicken so much! - Yujin drawled, lamented

- I want to eat tteokbokki too!  Yuri puffed her cheeks.

- Pizza too!  - Hyewon props her chin imaginary.

- Yah!  Coming back soon, you have to control your weight steadily!  Try to abstain, after the schedule, we can eat whatever we want!  - Eunbi heard the children complaining, so she softened her voice to remind.

- Are you sure that after completing this schedule, we can eat as much as you want?  - Hitomi blinked, innocently asked.

- ... - Eunbi was silent.

- Depends on the arrangement of the company!  But rest assured, the company will not mistreat us!  You can also eat delicious food while running the schedule!  - Chaeyeon patted Hii-chan's head.

- Before we left, didn't we have a hearty meal?  In my opinion, no matter how much you eat, you won't satisfy everyone, it's not that the company doesn't take care of it!  - Chaewon smugly confirmed.

- Yah! You also eat, even say so!  - Yena perky her speculum in protest.

- I never said I didn't eat! Unnie talks then you shouldn't use your fingers to point like that!  - Chaewon with a grumpy face held Yena's finger.

- Don't argue!  - Lovely Nako spoke up to stop the controversy.

- Sleepy!  When will we come back? - Sakura leaned her head on Wonyoung's shoulder and whispered.

- Is it okay to eat ice cream? - Wonyoung didn't answer her unnie but whispered to herself.

- Guys! WIZ*ONE is here, please stop making noise and keep your image!  - Minju is bored, hasn't returned to the dorm yet, but her sisters are already making such a fuss, how chaotic is it when they return to the dorm?

Minju worries too much!  In fact, the WIZ*ONEs even think it's cute, they keep reaching for the camera to take pictures of the girls with this everyday personality that is different from the professional expressions on stage that fans usually see.

Not far from the girls, a man accompanied by his subordinates entered the car parked in front.

- General Kang!  Bae Jiwook's greed is bottomless, afraid that he will dominate us more and more.  Do you need me to handle!  - Song Yoonjae started the car and drove away, he told Taechun.

- It's time to let him taste the price of greed!  ...to destroy him step by step, then don't let anyone know about the existence of this "bug"! - Taechun pursed his lips.

- I understand!  - Yoonjae received the order.

-Are those kids "season 3 results" of Ahn Joonyoung? - Taechun raised his eyebrows in amusement.

- ... Nae!  The group's name is IZ*ONE, it seems that this group has brought many benefits to Mr. Ahn!  - Yoonjae also followed Taechun's gaze and looked at the girls.

- Hmm!  I'm not interested in a bunch of little brats!  Still Juri is more attractive.  Even death can be so glorious, it's a pity that I didn't see it that day.  Juri ah! Do you hate me so much that you won't say goodbye to me?  - Taechun's eyes are stupid.

Yoonjae understood Taechun's unusually infatuated nature, so he didn't comment, he focused on driving.

Split (Camera sound)

- Determine the target!  - The photographer said to the girl next to him.

- After this, I have to thank her for an word! Without her providing the information, we wouldn't have noticed this incident at all!  - The girl watched the car disappear.

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- The meeting is over!  Let's talk as much as we can today, wait for me to come back, let's start the main activity!  - Yumin loosened the collar, she stood up and said to the people present in the room.

- Yumin-ah!  Going to dinner?  There's a hot pot restaurant that just opened recently, I have this coupon, let's go!  - Lucy waved a bunch of votes, each person should have two votes, I don't understand why Lucy has so many votes.

- You and everyone should go eat well!  I'm not hungry!  Eat a lot to compensate for working energy, see you tomorrow! - Yumin smiled and waved.

Without waiting for Yumin to walk to the door, Jung Yohan remained silent throughout the meeting and opened his mouth without saying a word.

- Hey!  I've been here for a while too! It doesn't matter what you think of me, but give me a steady job! - Yohan couldn't help but be seen as the air, going to do odd jobs for the sake of law, pressing to speak the truth.

- It's not that I don't want you to work professionally!  You also saw that the company had not yet been officially established and did not have many employees. Instead of running around every day looking for work, why not use this time to rethink your actions! Yohan, I'm looking for you to come back because I hope you can volunteer to work, not force or provoke anything, because Woohyun told me about your previous working environment, so I'm patiently waiting.  Because you used to exist in a place where there was a rival, a conspiracy, so things like friends and family made you look down on those things.

- Myself admit that I am not righteous and self-righteous.  Existing in this society without using connections, money and brains can't please anyone! But at Diamond Star, I want everyone to have trust and help each other in all circumstances, who are with me going through this difficult early stage. In the future, I will definitely respect, not let anyone suffer disadvantage or be bullied from anyone. As long as you are a member of Diamond Star, I will protect all at all costs, even if it offends other forces.  "Trick with enemies, be honest with family", remember, Yohan! - Finally, Yumin let Yohan appear in sight, using the most sincere voice to talk to Yohan.

After saying that, she left, leaving Yohan still watching her. He could feel that trust hanging in her eyes, there was no other place that felt as trustworthy as a family.

- Now do you understand why we are willing to work faithfully for her? - Woohyun standing next to Yohan exclaims.

- It sounds hard to believe but this type of person is rare! No one can keep their true nature as the original, they will all be changed by time and society. It's because there's no one to help them keep themselves, but Yumin has Diamond Star, everyone is here, so she wants to create a place separate from the complicated outside world so that her honest personality can be saved. The other was not contaminated with impurities and she was still herself without letting herself be affected by the wind and dust - Lucy stood behind Yohan explained.  It was rare to see Lucy smile a gentle smile that contained no sarcasm.

- Hopefully after today, you will have a different view of the president! Goodbye!  - Woohyun patted him on the shoulder and left the meeting room with Lucy who had returned to her usual smirk.

- I know what I have to do!  - Yohan was sober at that time, smiling.

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- This place is so crowded!  - Yeeun hugged a stack of drawing paper and looked around.

It looks like a fair but it's actually a selection round for a fashion design competition
Yumin suggested and gave Dohyun group tickets.

After that day, the 5-member team Dohyun, Hojun, Jaehoon, Yeeun and Sungjin worked at full capacity to produce a number of designs to participate in today's contest. Giving tickets to the organizers and registering, Dohyun and the others found them an empty seat to prepare for the competition.  In this selection round, the teams have no time limit, just as soon as the staff of the organizers come, let them take pictures of the product and record a short presentation. Then just wait, if you receive a call from the organizers, it means success in the next round.

Dohyun led the group to arrange, just put the product on the mannequin when a team of cameras and microphones appeared in front of the group.  Dohyun calmly presented the product, which by nature likes to be clean, so his presentation was short and concise just enough to understand the meaning of the design.  The employee nodded and wrote a few words in the book and then dragged the team to the next teams, until the evening, the selection round ended, everyone arranged to return under the direction of the organizers and waited results from them.

Less than three days, Dohyun received a call.  Hojun and Jaehoon sat on the side waiting for only Yeeun and Sungjin nervously sitting next to Dohyun to listen to the situation.

- You're the "Leader" team, right?  Congratulations to everyone who was selected to go to the next round, tomorrow at 7 am, please be at CJ E&M building, 9th floor, room B97 to be explained by the organizers about the contest rules.  Well, since it's associated with a broadcast station, everyone, please pay attention to your looks and actions, thanks for listening!  See you again!  - The organizer's voice echoed evenly and then slowly hung up.

- That's it... - Sungjin's eyes lit up, his lips couldn't help but curl up to his ears.

- Um!  We passed!  - Dohyun is also happy.

- Yeahhhh!  One step closer to our dream!  - Yeeun jubilantly danced everywhere.

- So touching! - Hojun snorted.

- You should save those tears when we get the award! - Jaehoon raised his chin confidently.

- Everyone, do your best!  Whatever the result, we don't waste our efforts but let our brand spread more widely!  - Yeonha tilted her head to look at the kids.

- During this time, it's hard for you, Yeonha, let you manage the shop alone! - Dohyun laughed.

- Do not worried! When you're not here, I'm the one taking care of this place! Just focus on the competition!  - Yeonha raised her coffee cup and took a sip.

- Yeah!

...

The next day, Dohyun's group arrived at the meeting place on time. It seems that everyone was there early, so everyone was already full on time.

Having gathered enough, the MC from the fashion show appeared on the center of the stage, he listened to the director of the show and rehearsed his script. The teams are also guided and rehearsed by the organizers to prepare for recording.

The first round was with the theme of "Contrast", meaning that the teams had to design a product that was completely different from the usual design style.  Having been announced in advance, Dohyun and the group have already come up with ideas and sketches, and later when recording, just need to edit details and then produce a complete design.

There are up to 10 teams, so recording takes a lot of time.  From editing drawings, to choosing fabrics, starting sewing to finishing products, it takes about three days. After three days of starting the elimination round, in this round the judges are famous designers who have their own brands and are also famous in the world, they give their judgments to the contests.  and then discuss the results.

There are 3 teams eliminated and 7 teams move on to the next round.  Dohyun was nervous when he heard about his team, and as a result, entered the next round.  He listened to the judges' impressive comments about his design as well as his brand, Dohyun bowed sincerely to thank the judges. At the end of round 1, Dohyun's group behind the scenes hugged each other excitedly, but after today they also know that not only them but other teams are equally talented so Dohyun and everyone need to work harder again.

- Let's go celebrate!  I heard the barbecue restaurant near this building is delicious, shall we go?  - Yeeun hugged Dohyun's hand and shook it.

- If so, let me invite everyone as a congratulation!  - Suddenly a strange voice came from behind Dohyun, he turned around and recognized it.

- Yumin!  - Hearing Dohyun's words, the group turned to Yumin and looked around.

- Through this contest, some sponsors have found key faces to collaborate with!  I can't be slow either, I promised to see you when everyone entered the next round, but work was too busy until now, let's congratulate and apologize at the same time! - Surprise?  Yumin was also able to appear at this building after the events of that night. Maybe by luck, Yumin was also nervous when she went in, but apparently they didn't recognize her and took everything lightly, so that day was suddenly forgotten.

...

Yeeun and Sungjin scrambled to get as much meat as they could into the bowl, and Hojun ignored the world he ate as if he had been starved for a long time. Jaehoon was dumbfounded holding a bunch of vegetables, waiting for the meat to be cooked, then eating.  Dohyun raised a glass of cold water to drink, glanced slightly at the girl next to him who had taken off her coat, white shirt with sleeves rolled up to her elbows, and was meticulously grilling meat and then cutting it for his kids.

- From now on I will be everyone's sponsor throughout this contest.  If you need any help, just give me a call, don't be shy!  I'm still waiting for your boss to agree to cooperate!  - Yumin sipped some water, smiled and chatted.

- Yes! Yumin ssi is so grateful to sponsor us!  Don't dare to bother you!  - Hojun ate until he was happy, his eyes were brighter because he saw a plate of beef brought back.

- Eat too much so you can't sleep tonight!  At that time, don't ask me to cook hot soup for easy digestion! - Jaehoon grumbled, when Hojun didn't notice, he picked up all the meat in the bowl and put it in a packet of vegetables and put it in his mouth.

- No problem!  As long as you can eat, just eat, I'm afraid that you guys won't eat enough and won't have the strength to compete here!  - Yumin thoughtfully put the beef on the grill, continuing to grill for everyone.

- You should eat some too!  I haven't seen you eat anything yet!  - Dohyun took the tongs from Yumin to replace her grilling meat.

- Thanks!  I'm not hungry yet, please eat with everyone and then rest!  - Yumin shook her head wanting to get the tongs back when Dohyun waved his hand.

- I'm full!  If you're not hungry, eat early or late!  Sit down and eat with us!

- Yuminie just eat, don't be shy!  Now we are considered to have known each other and will see each other a lot later, so let's get used to it!  - Yeeun very comfortably went to sit next to Yumin and met a piece of beef to feed Yumin.

Yumin was a bit surprised but very lost in time and opened her mouth to chew the beef in her mouth.

- Is it delicous?

- (Nod)

- Hmm!  Of course it must be delicious because i feed you! - Yeeun wrinkled her nose.

At the same time a familiar voice resounded in Yumin's head

"Delicious right? I'm sure it's delicious because i feed you, no objections!"

"There it goes again!"  Yumin's POV.

- Yumin is younger than us, right?  Listen to Yeonha unnie comment like that!  - Yeeun asked gnawing chopsticks.

- Don't hide from everyone, I'm 17 years old this year! - Yumin smiled shyly.

- JINJA!!!  - Everyone gasped

Even Dohyun was equally surprised, he knew Yumin was young but this young, she started a company.  Have bravery!

...

After a day of rest, Dohyun's group continued with the competition.

Round 2 theme "Upgrade"!

In this round, the competing teams will design in their own style but must be a higher level version than the previous designs.

It's easy to say, but when you do it, you don't know how to do it right.  Dohyun's chin is on his chin, similar to the first round because he announced in advance, so the group also came up with the idea that only when they started editing did they find out if they understood the topic well?  Dohyun lightly observed the other teams and caught them as well as he had a problem with the idea, saying "Upgrade" but Dohyun knew this was a trick of the organizers to distract the competing teams.  The problem here is the ability to present how to convince the jury to realize that the design has improved but still retains their design style.  Knowing the key point, Dohyun called his team to start designing.

- Due to personal reasons, the group "Vilous" gave up the competition and was eliminated from this round!  - The MC's voice informs the competing teams.

- Huh?  Make no mistake, this group is said to have great potential!  Why suddenly give up.  - Sungjin didn't believe what he just heard, looked up at the group of people with disappointed and sad expressions leaving the stage.

- I heard them confidently shouting that they will win, but they have returned so soon?  - Hojun also wondered.

- Focus on the exam, discuss any questions later! - Dohyun frowned.

- No trigrams, focus! - Yeeun ordered.

...

- We showed an upgraded version of Hanbok but it is not too different from previous designs because these products are inherently a combination of Eastern and Western fashion!  So no matter how fussy, the details won't change, they're revamped outfits!  So instead of calling it "Upgrade" in this section, we think it's more appropriate to call it "Breaking the Way"!  - Dohyun finished his presentation.  The other teams were extremely surprised by this presentation, not thinking that he could lead the topic in this direction.

The judges nodded to each other and commented on the good aspects of Dohyun's group and some areas for improvement, Dohyun bowed his head in thanks and returned to the group's position.

Round 2, 2 groups were eliminated and 5 groups entered the 3rd round. Names in turn:

"Skylight"

"Foster"

"Queendom"

"Black Lips"

"Leader"

...

- Woah!  Go on another win!  - Yeeun chirped.

- What to eat now?  - Hojun rubs his stomach.

- Is this what you came here for? - Jaehoon clicked his tongue.

- Today, we will eat spicy cheese chicken hot pot!  There's also tteobokki and kimchi mixed rice!  How? - Yumin walked over with her hand in her pocket.

- Great! Yumin really is the best sponsor!  - Sungjin tried to flatter, Hojun also agreed with him.

- Everyone go downstairs first, I have something to talk to Dohyun for a bit, I'll come down right away!  - Yumin waved her hand.

- Quickly! Let's Go!  - Yeeun and Sungjin pulled their hands and ran, followed by Jae - Ho.

- What do you think?  - Yumin walked over to the table with enough scissors, rulers, and cloths to ask an insignificant question.

- Huh?  - Dohyun questioned.

-Heard there was a group that gave up because they lost their blueprints! - Yumin raised her head.

- Why lose it, the design is the important thing that decides the exam, if you lose it, you should also have a backup!  - Dohyun is hard to understand.

- Partly because they are subjective, the rest is due to carelessness! Such an important thing is of course not easy to lose!  Unless...

- Someone intentionally took it!  - Dohyun guessed Yumin's next sentence.

- Looks like this contest is no longer normal! - Yumin sighed.

- Should we let them know about this? - Dohyun frowned.

- Don't find trouble yourself!  You guys keep up the competition, there's me behind! - Yumin smiled.

...

- Let's back home!  - Lucy stretched after a day of sitting in the office.

- Yohan!  Are you going to increase the shift again?  You haven't rested for a whole week, the president doesn't want you to work too hard! - Woohyun yawned slightly.

- A few days ago, I was too free to exercise my mind, I am going to lose my mind!  Go ahead, see you tomorrow!  - Yohan took a sip of coffee.

- Bye / See you soon!  - Lucy and Woohyun left together, the whole office suddenly went dark, only Yohan working hard with the laptop.

...

Round 3 of the fashion design competition continues.

The theme this time "Combined", the teams will use their designs in collaboration with famous brands to create new ideas.

Dohyun and his group of friends recently had a serious lack of sleep because of the competition, even they only spent 2 hours at most to rest, but didn't dare to sleep!

Yumin was worried about the health of the group, so taking advantage of the break, she advised Dohyun's group to take a nap so that she could stay here to watch.

The tired body and lack of sleep also did not want to argue many words, Dohyun immediately agreed to go to bed with everyone.

...

- FIRE!  FIRE!  FIRE EXTINGUISHING!!!  - Screams from the television staff.

Those with expertise, they went to get a fire extinguisher to put out the fire that was rising behind the scenes, where the designs were on display.

- NOOO!!!  My design!  - The girl screamed desperately, intending to run to the burning outfit, but was stopped by the security team.

- What's happening? - Yeeun just woke up, rubbing her eyes.

- Isn't that the "Queendom" team? - Jaehoon raised his glasses.

The fire was also small, so it was quickly extinguished, but the design set was almost completely burned down, leaving only a small corner.  The break time is about to end and there is not enough time to design a new set, the organizers have to declare the "Queendom" team to be eliminated.  The lifeless girls wandered past Dohyun's group.

- I can't believe it!  They just signed a contract with a sponsor yesterday, but today they have an unfortunate event!  - Sungjin regrets it.

Dohyun didn't comment and looked at Yumin, who also looked at him and smirked.

...

- Caused by a nearby employee smoking, carelessly causing fire!  - Yumin crossed his arms and looked at the cleaning staff.

- It's absurd!  Smoking in the studio without anyone banning it, eyes under their feet? - Dohyun laughed scornfully.

- If they still dare to act in front of me, what is the excuse to cover up like this!  - Yumin in her hand holds a small burnt Styrofoam.

- Fortunately, you was there to watch, otherwise the one who had to leave was us!  - Dohyun looked at Yumin gratefully.

- Focus on the competition first!  Everything was told for me to take care of! - Yumin took out her phone from the backstage and answered.

...

It's already the 3rd round, after this round, the best 3 groups will go to the final round!

Because of the incident that just happened "Queendom" was the first group to be eliminated, and the "Fost" group with a simple design without outstanding features also continued to be eliminated.

So 3 groups, "Skylight", "Black lip" and "Leader" excellently advanced to the finale.  Although very happy, but with everything going on, Dohyun suddenly felt more worried, he felt that in this final round, his group might have something bad.

- Yumin didn't eat with us today?  Yeeun shook Dohyun's shoulder.

- Ah!  She reserved a table for us at the Japanese restaurant and told us to eat well!  She has a job so she can't go with us!  - Hojun reads text messages on his phone to the group.

- How did you get her phone number? - Sungjin narrowed his eyes.

- What's wrong with asking for sponsor's contact number? - Hojun frowned.

- Then let's go!  Eat your strength to win!  - Dohyun stopped thinking too much, isn't Yumin already there!

Dohyun's group swaggered excitedly to eat, not noticing a pair of cold eyes watching them.

...

Transition to a convenience store

Minju and Yuri, the couple 01z are holding hands while walking around the shop ready to buy some snacks to bring when running schedules.

- Minju!  Do you want to buy this?  - Yuri held up a bag of colorful marshmallows.

- Did you buy it for me? - Minju's eyes widened, begging.

- ... Want to buy anything more?  - Yuri melt, did not dare to refuse.

- This bag of chocolates... - Minju just picked up the candy bag when someone next to her reached out and grabbed Minju's candy bag.

- Oh sorry!  As soon as I saw it, I quickly grabbed it, I don't know it's your! - Minju recognized this girl, the same girl who went with Yumin to the amusement park a few months ago.

- Jihyun!  What the hell are you doing!  Everyone is going to be hungry and exhausted, quickly pay the bill and go home, the president is waiting!  - Woohyun grimaced, softly shouted.  In hand, a basket of instant food, brought to the cashier counter.

- If I didn't remind them, no one would want to eat or drink!  Come here!  - Lucy let go of Minju's candy bag and took the candy bag next to her, running towards Woohyun.

- Minju!  Do you know them?  - Yuri took the candy bag in Minju's hand and put it in the cart, pulling her best friend's hand to go to the checkout.

- None!  I just looked wrong!  - Minju stood behind Yuri waiting for payment, accidentally overheard the two Lucy brothers talking.

- Yohan, it's changed recently!  He works hard and forgets all the time!  - Woohyun pulled out his ATM card from his wallet, inching step by step waiting for his turn.

- Yumin also gradually trusts him more!  If he didn't behave like this in the first place, there wouldn't be such a problem!  - Lucy scrolls through her phone

- It's not too late to change now!  Yumin is always happy to welcome him!  - Woohyun put the cart on the counter.

After counting the money, the brothers left the convenience store, and it was Minju and Yuri's turn to pay.

- Tomorrow is the recording day for "IZ*ONE Chu 2", so I have to go to bed early!  - Yuri finished paying with Minju on the way back to the dorm.

- Yah!  Don't lie, you go to bed early right?  - Minju pushed Yuri lightly.

- Of course!  Only you are not honest!  If you share a dorm with Yujin and Yena unnie, you can't sleep early! - Yuri pouted her lips.

- What more can I do!  - Minju is helpless.

After saying goodbye to each other, everyone went back to the dorm, Minju put her shoes on the shelf.  Carrying a bag of sweets that she bought to put away in the kitchen cupboard, Minju walked back to her room step by step, Yujin probably went to Yena's room to play again.  She changed into pajamas, flew into bed, lay there, holding her phone, staring at the only number on the screen, hesitated for a long time, and pressed the wrong call button with trembling hands.

Minju panicked and wanted to hang up, but the other end of the line rang for about two rings and then picked up.

- Yeoboseyo!  - Yumin sat at the office, lazily picked up the phone without looking at the caller's name, raising her voice hoarsely due to lack of water.

Minju scolded herself for being clumsy, suddenly calling Yumin again and now, not knowing what to say, she pursed her lips and didn't answer Yumin but took the initiative to hang up.

Tuck... Tuck...

Yumin was dumbfounded, thinking that due to the wrong number, she didn't pay much attention, returned to work just in time for Lucy and Woohyun to buy dinner.

- Kim Minju, you are so stupid!  You can call and ask like friends, why hang up the phone so rudely!  - Minju embarrassedly buried her face in the soft pillow and screamed.

- Minju unnie is back!  Why don't you go to Yena's room for a bit, sleep so early?  - Yujin just returned to her room when she found a lump on the bed and turned on the light.

- We have to get up early tomorrow, so go to bed early!  - Minju didn't panic anymore, turned her body to look at Yujin, answer.

- Bored!  So good night, I'll stay up for a while and then sleep later!  - Yujin turned off the light.

- Do not stay up late too!  - Minju reminded her.

- Nae!  - Yujin answered and closed the room door.

- Haizzz!  Let it be another time! - Minju sighed, lying on the bed with her eyes closed.

...

The final night of the fashion design competition takes place on Saturday night at 8 o'clock.

The cameras are arranged neatly so that any angle can be captured in the lens.

Today, the organizers did not announce the topics for the three teams in advance, but let the teams improvise.  Shortly after the start of the round, the judges will randomly assign a theme for each team and start designing directly in front of the camera.

Dohyun was a little nervous hearing that, wondering what kind of topic he would receive.  Having come to this step he also wants to try to win the contest's prize but what is more worrying is that Yumin is not here yet.  Normally, before the group went on stage, Yumin would be in the back cheering them on, it was almost time to record but the other was nowhere to be seen.  Dohyun felt breathless, nervously looking around, Yeeun burst out laughing and hit his hand.

- Looking for Yumin?  She said she was looking for a place to celebrate where we were, where we should win today!

- Fighting one shot to get in the spirit, brethren! - Sungjin held out his hand.

- ...2...3!  FIGHTING!!!  - Team "Leader" showed strong enthusiasm that made the backstage staff smile with their cuteness.

"Yumin! Count on you!"  Dohyun's POV.

The finale begins!

"Skylight" received the first challenge, their group stood in front of the jury, and the MC briefly recounted the achievements they had overcome after 3 rounds of competition.  Then, the representative of the group came forward to receive the theme card from the judges and then without saying much went to a room containing design materials for them to choose suitable for their design.

Next is "Black Lip"!  To be honest, this group is the one that makes the other groups dislike the most, their design is not that outstanding but still made it to the finals!

Like the first team, "Black lip" after receiving the theme card, went to get the materials and quickly returned to the stage.

It's the turn of the last team, "Leader"!

The MC constantly praised the outstanding achievements of "Leader" and included an overview of Dohyun's brand "领导".  Perhaps the program wants through the contest to promote the brand to more people and attract more sponsors.

Dohyun in a confident mood went to get the theme card.  He and the group watched together, unexpectedly everyone was staring at Dohyun, he smiled and told himself victory was within reach!

Just unexpected...

- What the f***!  Who made this?  - Sungjin lost his temper as he witnessed the situation in front of him.

- Hic...hic... Why right now, why us? - Yeeun couldn't help crying.

- Now I understand the feeling of helplessness of the other teams at that time! - Jaehoon sat on the floor.

- That's how we lose?  - Hojun also choked.

Before their eyes, all the materials were broken, the fabric was torn, and the attachments were scattered everywhere. If you want to suspect, there is no evidence because there is a camera in this room!  Looking at the stage screen just now, Dohyun himself saw the first two groups go in and then come out normally.  So why is his team...

Because Dohyun and everyone were so confused, they did not know that the camera was turned off at this time.

- Crying for what?  I'm still living here, everyone has not reached the end!  - Yumin smirked, holding several large paper bags placed in front of them.

- YUMIN!!!  - All seemed to have found the lifeline of life, shouting at the same time.

- I'm here!  There's not much time left, take these and take the exam!  Don't let me down, if you don't win, at least complete the exam!  I don't like hearing the word "give up" at all!  - Yumin pointed to the paper bags.

Dohyun walked over to check the paper bags, surprised.  "How did Yumin know the topic this time?"

- Dohyun oppa! Go fast don't keep people waiting!  - Yeeun divided the paper bags among everyone, she urged Dohyun.

- Yeah!  (Turns head) Thank you, Yumin! - Then he quickly returned to the stage.

"Leader" returned with the paper bags and did not look around the whole studio with a gloomy face.

The exam begins!

Competition teams design their products directly in front of a panel of judges.  After an hour, all three groups finished and presented their designs.

- And after a period of careful discussion by the judges!  In my hands are the results... The overall winner of today's finale!  - The MC holding the results board waved.

- Who will be the outstanding designer, worthy of our special award?  - MC shows his skills, creating dramatic effects for viewers.

- The winning team will be...

- "Black Lips"?

- Or...

- "Sky light"?

- Maybe also "Leader"?  - The MC in turn called out the names of the candidates for the first place.

- I really want to change MC! - Sungjin frowned.

- ... Congratulations "Skylight"!!!  - The spotlight shone directly on the Skylight group, they were surprised and hugged each other emotionally.

Suddenly the stage lights went out, and on the screen a whole guy was trying to destroy the piles of fabric and knocking over the boxes of decorative materials attached.  It was none other than the "Skylight" team captain - Lee Sunno!

The whole studio was whispering, and the judges were confused as to how the most ordinary-looking team would use this cowardly trick to win.

- Sorry for not appearing in front of everyone!  It doesn't matter, what we need to care about here is the fairness of this contest!  Would people accept a talent that repeatedly used dirty tricks to beat opponents like them?  By the way, it's not fair to say that those who are not involved are so unfair, so to be more precise are you really not upset about winning the award, Lee Sunno?  - A voice came out from nowhere in the direction of the screen, everyone didn't know but Dohyun group immediately recognized it as Yumin!

- Don't slander!  Just now, everyone saw us going into the materials room and then back to normal!  If it was made by me, what about "Black lip"?  They also return to normal no matter what, are you planning to play a "humiliating scheme" to make a mess?  If you lose, accept it, don't draw anymore!  Sunno blushed furiously.

- You mean this clip?  - The screen showed the whole "Skylight" team entering the materials room.

- Yes!  What's the problem with it?  - Lee Sunno questioned.

- Don't think you're the only one who can think!  Behind the scenes there are actually two material rooms!  Your team and "Black lip" went to the room arranged by the organizers and "Leader" went into the room you set up to play bad things with them.

- Oh!!!  - They all marveled together.

- Why don't you think "Black lip" caused everything?  - Sunno did not agree, replied.

- Then the person who benefits the most is still you?  It's true that I think everyone here is probably suspicious of "Black lip" because of the rumors!  - Yumin behind the stage pursed her lips.

- It's all bullshit!  I came here with my own strength, only those who don't know fashion really make such ambiguous comments!  - The leader of "Black lip" scorned.

- I agree with you!  That's why he took advantage of this point to cleverly cover up his plot to blame others!  "One arrow hits two targets," You said right, didn't he?  - Yumin's voice is even and smooth as if reading a book.

- Just with this obscure video, you want to accuse me?  - Sunno despised.

- If that's the case, then I wouldn't dare raise my voice to cause trouble!  - Hearing Yumin's words, Sunno suddenly felt guilty.

An audio recording was played, showing a conversation between Sunno, a cameraman, and a judge.  Working here in the past time, those voices soon became familiar and immediately recognized who its owner was!
It turned out that the fire the previous day was caused by Sunno, he colluded with the other two to cover up this case "Big deal".

- I even picked up some burnt camphor in the costumes!  It is known that all essential oils have a flash point, essential oils with a flash point below 60°C are considered flammable.  They are therefore considered dangerous goods to transport, cost more to transport and may not be transported by air.  Camphor is also an essential oil with a flash point of 45°C, which is quite flammable, so he asked the cameraman to cover up so that he could make this fire and then stage it as an accident!  - Yumin showed the evidence of the fire.

- There's also the loss of the previous blueprint!  He had the people in the studio steal it then teamed up with one of the judges to push their opinion to eliminate the ineligible teams from the competition so it would all be over quickly!  His plan is perfect with no flaws, only regret "Bad people never have a good ending!"  ha?  Yumin laughed.

- After all, who are you?  - Sunno is angry, he has worked hard to arrange until now because an anonymous person exposed it all.  He is not willing!

Just finished questioning, the police rushed to arrest those involved in Sunno's plan and him.  Sunno surrendered in shock, he looked up at his friends, who all looked at him with disappointed and regretful eyes.

They mourn for a talent blinded by ambition, acting wrong!

- Then you should also give prizes to those who deserve it!  I don't bother you anymore, goodbye!  - Yumin completed the mission, turned off the microphone.

- OK!  The recent incident is really sorry for our lack, the judges had a conference again and decided the first prize belonged to the "Leader" team!!!  - MC clapped to congratulate Dohyun's group.

- Yeahhh!!!  - Everyone jumped for joy including Dohyun.

The judges walked up to the stage to present the award to "Leader", the rival team "Black lip" also acknowledged this result and applauded.

...

- SHALLOW CUP!!!  - After the contest officially ended, Yumin and "Leader" went to celebrate the victory at a place not far from Dohyun's shop.

- Yumin!  You're like our guardian angel!  When we are happy, when we are sad, you are always there!  - Hojun blushed and raised his glass.

- Oh man!  That feeling when me want to fall forever!  However, you showed up at the right time to save them all, so wonderful! - Yeeun hugged Yumin tightly.

- Lee Sunno is "talented but not virtuous", playing dirty, who will admit it!  Sungjin grumbled.

- That's why our Yumin treats him! - Jaehoon laughs.

- You must have bribed a lot of security guys, right?  - Dohyun raised his eyebrows, if he didn't, Yumin wouldn't be able to overturn Sunno's plot.

- That's life!  You have to use your brain!  Money is also important but must know how to use it!  - Yumin tilted his head and drank the whole glass of water.

- Everyone has worked so hard!  Take a break for your trip to France!  - Yeonha enthusiastically opened beer for us all.

- Right!  Still there to study abroad for 3 more months!  Yeeun laughed.

- Hope everyone returns don't forget my small company! - Yumin grimaced, smiling to herself.

- How could I forget! Dohyun, you remember immediately looking for Yumin to sign the contract right away, don't let anyone steal the match!  - Sungjin reminded.

- Sign up now!  - Dohyun looked at Yumin.

- Not in such a hurry!  Waiting for you guys to come back is still in time, I have reserved a place for everyone!  - Yumin drank more water.

- Peace of mind!  We will come back and find you!  Dohyun patted Yumin's shoulder.

- Nae!

- Yumin-ah!  Want you to grow up to drink with these guys!  I'm so lost in my species!  - Yeeun caressed Yumin's cheek.

Everyone laughed, just like that happily passing a long, difficult day.  But it's just the beginning, Yumin has a long way to go!

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