One week later;
In a music store owned by Sa-Eun, five to six girls who were wearing their high school uniform gathered on the first floor around a grand piano that was displayed in a corner and started taking pictures or videos.
Meanwhile, beside the piano, stood a father and daughter pair, enjoying the music as Elena continued to play a piece of Mozart's works, keeping a smile on her face.
As the piece reached the climax, she suddenly stopped for a second and ended with a powerful tone, surprising the little girl, before she stood up and gave a bow while the girls cheered…
"Elena Unnie, what is its name?" asked a familiar girl, who usually comes to the store after her school hours, just so that she can take a peek at Jaemin.
"Sonata no.10, isn't it?" replied the man, instead of Elena.
Upon hearing him, at first, Elena was taken aback, but then, thinking that the customer must have atleast knowledge about Mozart's works since he is buying a piano that costs more than fifteen thousand dollars, Elena nodded, "Yes. Cmajor, K. 330."
The customer then also gave a nod, "good. I don't find any problems with it. I'll buy it. When will it be delivered to the house?"
Looking at her watch, Elena answered, "It's already five. So, it might be difficult to deliver it right now. We'll deliver it in the morning." And before the customer replies, Elena spoke further, "But are you sure you want to buy this? A grand piano isn't recommended for beginners. Moreover, 88 keys will be a bit too much to handle for the kids."
Hearing it, the customer waved his hand, "Ah, it's ok. My daughter is a genius… right?" The man then patted the five-year-old girl's head, who was fascinated by the appearance of the piano.
"Is that so…" Elena stopped trying to persuade him and took him downstairs to the counter, where her mother was handling the bills, "Sajangnim, this Ajhussi bought Stenara K15."
"Eh, K15 model?" Sa-Eun was taken aback as she heard one of their costliest instruments in the store was sold just like that, and she was even more shocked that her daughter was the one who did the sale.
Realizing the customer was before her, she quickly composed herself and spoke with a smile, "18 million won ($16300). The delivery charges are free as long as the destination is in the city. Will you pay in full or in EMI? We offer no-cost EMIs for Shinhan Bank, DBG Financial Group, IBK, or Bank of Seoul Credit Cards."
As her mother was explaining details, Elena walked towards the 'Resonance' albums section and stopped before it.
As she takes an album from the row, a sigh escaped from Elena, This poor girl. She missed a great chance of becoming an idol. If it wasn't for the accident, this current face of mine would have been inside of it.'
Putting it back, Elena left upstairs and grabbed a chair to sit down. "Aria, show Character menu."
Name: Jang Elena
Stage name: N/A
Title: N/A
Age: 20 years, 3 months, 4 days;
Height: 163.5 cm (5'5")
Strength: 6
Appearance: 7.4
Talent: Max
Vocals: 6.9
Rap: 2.1
Dance: 4.6
Songwriting: 4.2
Luck: 5
Free Talent points: 1
Credits: 70
"Ugh… I'm practicing my singing skills every day," mumbled Elena as she grabbed her forehead in frustration. "Even after a week, my Vocal skill increased by only 0.1, unlike strength…"
"Sigh…" Stretching her legs, Elena sighed as she stared at the ceiling, "I guess it's hard to improve my vocals unless there's a mission. Why doesn't the system just give me a daily mission of singing practice instead of running…"
*Ring*Ring*
All of a sudden, Elena's thoughts were disturbed by a phone call, ringing in her pocket.
"Hmm?"
Looking at the number, a frown appeared on Elena's face as she didn't wish to pick up, yet, in the end, she was forced to pick up after she called her again, "Hello?"
"Hey Elena, it's me, So-woo…" said the boy in a cheerful tone, from the other end, who just returned to his home, finishing his work at the hospital.
"Ah! Yes, Sunbae… Sorry, I didn't save the number. So, I thought it was not important," replied Elena respectfully, unsure of how to behave with him because of missing memories of the past that also erased his picture from her mind.
Upon hearing the respectful tone, a sigh escaped from his lips, followed by a couple of seconds of silence as he took a heavy breath before he spoke seriously, "Let's meet up at the usual spot, at seven. We need to talk."
"Ah! Yes. Sure. But where…"
Before Elena was about to complete her sentence, the call was cut off from the other side, leaving her in a daze. "Where is that spot, anyway?"
Without thinking much, Elena opened K-Talk and quickly sent a message.
*Buzz*
In no time, she received an unexpected reply with an angry emoticon, and then followed by...
So-woo: Nevermind. Forget it.
Soon after that, Elena realized that her mobile number was blocked on her K-Talk.
"This kind of behavior..." Elena was taken aback by the sudden change of situation, and mumbled, "Were the two of us, perhaps a couple, not close friends?"
When Elena realized it, she scoffed, "Is she an idiot? She was supposed to debut as an idol and wanted to date? How old was she? She wasn't even an adult before she was gone. And that guy… Does she expect a patient who was in a vegetative state for four years to remember their so-called usual spot… Is this a movie?"
Shaking her head, Elena put back the phone in her pocket, "Sigh… foolish people… Anyway, there's still seven days till the audition. I need to increase my practice hours."
An hour later;
"What! You want to sleep here for the night? Are you crazy?" Sa-Eun shouted at Elena in surprise, upon hearing that her daughter didn't want to return home with her.
"a-ni-yo (No)… I just want to stay here and practice. Here, I have sufficient instruments and equipment. Not to mention, with no one to disturb, it's easy for me to practice my vocals. There's only a week left, Mom… Please, let me stay here… And don't worry, Mom. I'll be safe here."
Staring at her in silence for a while, Sa-Eun handed the keys, "one condition. You have to return before midnight… If you don't, I will come and drag you home with me."
"Alright…" Elena helplessly sighed. These damn restrictions.
"Here…" After giving her the keys as well as the cash to eat dinner outside, Sa-Eun left for home, leaving Elena at the store, all alone.
Closing the doors, Elena flexed her fingers, "Okay. Let's start some serious training."