The group accompanying Yoon Jooho on his overseas schedule and special engagements included four people serving as both his Managers and members of his Personal Security Team, the Chief Manager who would handle affairs in Paris, and Jungho, who was Song Hyunsoo’s Manager.
That was the scale of the entourage for this business trip.
The Personal Security Team escorted Yoon Jooho and his party up to the entrance of the lounge.
Already, more than twenty people had gathered around, whispering and taking pictures of the ‘Prince.’
“Then, Director, I’ll come back to pick you up in an hour. Please have a good rest.”
“Yes, thank you for your work.”
Yoon Jooho, Song Hyunsoo, and Jungho headed to the First Lounge, while the other members of the group made their way to the Business Lounge.
While exchanging brief farewells, Song Hyunsoo, who had been quietly observing them, couldn’t take his eyes off Yoon Jooho as they rode up the escalator.
As Yoon Jooho slipped his passport into the bag slung over his shoulder, he glanced sideways at Song Hyunsoo, who stood one step above him.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“No reason.”
“It’s not just ‘no reason.’”
“It’s just… it feels strange to call you Director, senior.”
“Because I’m someone hired by the Company.”
A tone that said it was nothing special—he didn’t see what was so strange.
“But Managers always call you ‘senior.’”
“They’re not in the entertainment industry. Eyes front.”
Yoon Jooho gave answers to every question, even though he showed annoyance at being asked such trivial things.
And he even warned them when it was time to get off the escalator.
They walked past a model of a Boeing 747 and into the corridor.
“Wow… Hyung, I’ve never even flown Business Class before, and suddenly I’m in the First Lounge. It’s a whole new world.”
Jungho whispered, sticking close to Song Hyunsoo.
Only Yoon Jooho and Song Hyunsoo had First Class tickets, but thanks to Yoon Jooho’s Airline Membership Tier, a companion could also use the First Lounge.
That allowed Jungho, who held a Business Class ticket, to enter the same lounge.
Yoon Jooho could have brought the Chief Manager instead, but he’d considered Song Hyunsoo’s feelings.
“You’ve at least flown a few times before. This is my very first time even at an airport.”
“It’s not like we’re in a library or a cathedral. Why is it so quiet here?”
Yoon Jooho, who was leading the way, turned around.
“What are you two whispering about?”
“Huh? Oh, nothing… The lounge is just so amazing.”
Yoon Jooho frowned at Jungho’s awkward answer.
“We’re still in the corridor.”
“B-but, the corridor is nice too. Haha…”
At the end of the long corridor, a Staff member was waiting.
“Mr. Yoon Jooho, it’s an honor to welcome you and your party again. I’ve heard your flight today is to Paris.”
“Yes, hello.”
“I’ll see to it that you’re comfortable before the long flight. Shall I guide you to a four-person seat?”
“Please do.”
Inside the lounge, there wasn’t a single other guest.
Of the many seats divided by Partitions to ensure privacy, the party was assigned a four-person table.
“Would you like us to prepare a special meal for you?”
At the Staff’s question, Yoon Jooho glanced at Song Hyunsoo, who sat across from him.
Song Hyunsoo’s sparkling eyes were already giving him the answer.
With a short sigh, Yoon Jooho spoke to the Staff.
“Could we see the Menu first?”
“Of course. Shall I also prepare some Champagne for you?”
“Yes, please.”
As the Staff walked away, Yoon Jooho placed his bag on the empty seat beside him and addressed the two.
“The in-flight meal will be served as soon as we board. You’re going to eat here too?”
“Unlike you thirty-somethings, we have fantastic digestion.”
Song Hyunsoo looked completely confident.
“Good for you. That thirty-something is your boyfriend.”
“……”
Song Hyunsoo shrank at the sudden change in atmosphere, as Yoon Jooho gazed at him with deep, smoldering eyes.
Ah, seriously, even with Jungho right here… He’s just so… sexy…
“Y-yeah, it’s great… Thanks to you, I get to ride First Class.”
Watching Song Hyunsoo mumble, unable to meet his eyes, Yoon Jooho chuckled.
Paying no attention to their conversation, Jungho, who had been peeking around the lounge beyond the Partition, gave Yoon Jooho a deeply grateful ‘belly-button bow.’
“Upgrading even me to Business Class… Really, thank you, hyung.”
“Yeah, make sure to be grateful.”
“I know it’s ridiculous for a rookie Manager to travel Business Class on a business trip. I really appreciate it.”
The Magazine covered round-trip flight tickets and basic lodging for the actors’ photo shoot.
If an actor wanted a higher class seat or better accommodation, the Company would help out or the actor would pay for it themselves.
For this trip, the cost of Song Hyunsoo’s First Class ticket and Jungho’s Business Class ticket was borne personally by Yoon Jooho.
“Jungho, I can’t always give you special treatment. This time only. Because this isn’t just any business trip.”
“What do you mean, not just any business trip?”
At Song Hyunsoo’s question, Yoon Jooho gave him a look that said, ‘You really don’t get it?’
“It’s our vacation too. I treated Jungho as your friend.”
“Oh…”
The Staff returned with Champagne and the Menu, and Song Hyunsoo and Jungho each ordered a Hanwoo Cheeseburger and Beef Gomtang.
Even after placing his meal order, Jungho left the table with an excited stride, saying he wanted to check out the Buffet Corner.
Feeling a bit warm, Song Hyunsoo took off his jacket and asked Yoon Jooho,
“But, senior, wasn’t getting me a First Class ticket a bit much?”
Yoon Jooho, who had been looking at his phone, glanced up.
“What is?”
“I’m still a rookie, yet I’m shamelessly riding First Class…”
“No one’s going to write articles about whether we flew First or Business. Don’t worry.”
“……”
“And quietly flying First Class is better for everyone.”
Well, it was Yoon Jooho, after all. Even earlier, people gathered around to take pictures.
If not for the Security Team, it could’ve turned dangerous.
And the Business Lounge apparently had more people than here—being around other passengers or lounge Staff could cause trouble.
Having accepted it, Song Hyunsoo decided to just relax and enjoy the excitement of the trip.
Even though there was no one else around, he leaned in and whispered to Yoon Jooho in a lowered voice.
“Senior, I’m so excited.”
Yoon Jooho finally took his eyes off his phone and stared at Song Hyunsoo.
“But if I look too excited, I’ll seem like a hick, right?”
“What does it matter? If you’re happy, just show it. Do what you want.”
Instead of telling him to act mature and not make a fuss, Yoon Jooho pushed him to express himself freely, which was comforting.
As Song Hyunsoo, newly touched, gazed fondly at Yoon Jooho for saying such things, he shrank back as Yoon Jooho’s gaze deepened.
“W-what… Why are you looking at me like that?”
“How am I looking at you?”
“You’re giving me that lecherous look. You always make that face right before you pounce.”
“Well, you’re not completely wrong.”
Yoon Jooho brought his Champagne glass to his lips.
“I wonder if this is what it means to want to do everything for someone. That’s what I thought.”
Yoon Jooho was the one making the embarrassing confession, but it was Song Hyunsoo’s face that turned bright red.
If Jungho hadn’t come back just then, a strange atmosphere might have taken over. Jungho, setting his plate on the table, whispered in a voice brimming with excitement.
“Wow, seriously… Hyung, there’s even a Shower Room.”
“No way, should I go take a shower?”
As Song Hyunsoo looked ready to jump up and run out immediately, Yoon Jooho couldn’t help but laugh.
“Does having a Shower Room mean you have to use it?”
“Aren’t you curious? When will we ever see a First Class lounge again?”
Jungho, spearing some octopus with his fork, spoke as if it were only natural.
“Come on, now Jooho hyung will always take us everywhere in First Class.”
“……”
Yoon Jooho didn’t refute that. He just quietly sipped his Champagne.
Song Hyunsoo, settling himself back into his seat, reached for his own Champagne.
Over the past year, after being cast in <Dissolve> and becoming Yoon Jooho’s lover, his life had transformed completely.
The current of change was so swift and powerful that he barely had time to realize or savor just how monumental it was.
He knew well that Yoon Jooho spared nothing for his sake.
That every arrangement made for him brought joy to Yoon Jooho as well.
But it was the same for Song Hyunsoo.
Because he loved him, he wanted to do things for him, too.