Chapter 8

Time skip~A month of preparation for the album.

Y/n's Pov:

I woke up tired, hands sore, voice a little raspy, and feet hurts."God, didn't think practicing all night would result to these", I stood up and turned off my alarm and goes to the bathroom for a morning shower to get ready for today. 'another recording in the studio, tiring but exciting'I said to myself, while washing my face and walked in to my walk in closet to dress, just a Grey sweat pants, white sando beneath my black sweater. As I walk into the living room I noticed the rooms of my beloved sister and cousins still lights are off, they still might asleep, maybe I woke up too early. I'll just get some air while riding my big bike. When I past by our fridge to get my motor keys, I saw dates of our birthdays, 'wait a damn minute... sh!t Ivy's birthday is coming up and I was supposed to plan how we should celebrate her day!? We're in Korea right now, should I ask help from quinn? But she doesn't know good stores to buy gifts and decoration, arghhhh I'm losing my mind'I thought to myself while panicking cause it's almost Nov 15 and today's date is Nov 10, I have 5 days to prepare while we're also practicing to our album collaboration and the tour..... wait Twice is a local here, should I ask help to them? But I don't know each of their numbers, should I ask their manager?....

Third's person pov:

While y/n's panicking her manager woke up and noticed her talking to herself in front of their refrigerator, 'what the hell is wrong with her' with a questioned looked painted in her face, "y/n hello", still not noticing her manager, "y/n!!", her manager shouted y/n was surprised by the sudden shout, " what the hell! why did u do that bruh!", y/n said with a sour expression, her manager replied "I called you two times already girl, you weren't listening and so busy with whatever your doing there" her manager walked into the counter while taking up a glass of water to drink, "what are u doing up s early in the morning, it's still 6 am and your practice starts at 10, do u have a date that we don't know or-" her mid sentence was cut off by y/n "hey hey my girlfriend is still back in the Philippines with her classes, I cannot risk her going here in Korea just to be with me, and second we'll I accidentally set up my alarm at 6, didn't even notice it last night. Here I am getting ready to ride and get some air but when I past by our fridge I read some dates and seriously? You're our manager and you didn't even know who's birthday is coming this month?" After that she rushed out with her motor keys, left her manager hanging without saying a word.

Y/N rode her big bike through the chilly Seoul morning breeze, her thoughts bouncing faster than her heartbeat.

Ivy’s turning 21 soon… She deserves something unforgettable.

The importance of it hit harder knowing Ivy wasn’t just her cousin — she was her closest companion, the one who matched her energy, joked with her, hyped her during practice, and understood her even without words. Ivy wasn’t just family, she was her comfort person.

After a 20-minute ride, Y/N parked near a quiet riverside spot, sat on a bench, and pulled out her phone, scrolling through her notes labeled “Possible Ivy Birthday Plans.”

Custom cake?Studio surprise?Restaurant celebration? Travel in night around Seoul?

Y/N groaned and covered her face.As if TWICE would magically appear and helped me through this big city, wait what am I thinking.. Unless-

Meanwhile back at their dorm, Felicity woke up first, stretching while yawning before walking into the kitchen and finding their manager staring blankly at nothing.

“Unnie? You look… frozen,” Felicity said, raising a brow.

Their manager blinked.“Oh— yeah. Ash is stressing over Ivy’s birthday… like REALLY stressing.”

Felicity smiled softly, the type only her younger members got to see.

She always acts cold, but Ivy is her weakness.”

Right on cue, Quinn stepped out of her room, hair messy yet with the same intimidating aura as always.“What’s going on?” she asked, voice half asleep.

'Good thing Ivy is a heavy sleeper she would wake herself up later when she knows their practice starts at 10' manager thought

“Ash is outside trying to plan Ivy’s birthday. She’s thinking about involving TWICE,” Felicity explained.

Quinn froze—then her eyes widened with sudden alertness.“TWICE!? HOLD UP. YOU MEAN TWICE—LIKE MY TWICE? CHAENG-SUNBAENIM TWICE!?”

Their manager froze, "No! Not like involved involved.. What I meant is Ash is planning to ask Twice to help her plan Ivy's birthday, because they are locals here, she think the girls would help her, but she doesn't know how, I mean I got their manager's number" there manager said with a sighed, don't know what to do.Felicity groaned with frustration "well why didn't you say so in the first place that u have their manager's number unnie, that could've ease the the stress Ash is facing right now" with a stress tone that her sister is out there, planning their youngest birthday.

Quinn placed a hand over her chest dramatically.“My heart… is breaking twice.”

Felicity rolled her eyes while grabbing her phone. Quinn looked at her with apologetic eyes and a two peace and run to her room to get ready and got out of the room within a minute and the Felicity said

“Well, instead of panicking, let’s help Ash. Ivy may be the youngest, but she’s the band’s energy — and she deserves a real celebration.”

Quinn nodded, serious now.“She supported us since day one. She’s not just the maknae — she’s our engine."

Cut Back to Y/N – POV

Y/N exhaled and whispered to the cold air,“I’m not letting Ivy down. Even if I have to beg, plan overnight, or embarrass myself in front of idols… I’ll do it.”

Just then, her phone buzzed.

A message from Felicity💚:

Come home. We’re planning together — family won’t let you do it alone.

Y/N stared at the screen… and smiled.

“Okay then,” she whispered, standing up.“It’s THE UNIQUE FOUR mission time.”

Helloo loveyss, tonight's update is short but hopefully in the next chapters I would write it longer if I'm not busy heheee sorry again for being hiatus for 2 years loveys:( forgive me but I promise I'll continue update when I have time. Btw y/n(you guys) have a girlfriend back in the Philippines, your hometown in this story but there will be a plot twist and we will be getting a good interaction between the band and the TWICEE, can't wait to write itt. SEE YOU ALL AROUND! Author outttt:)

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