noveltune Chapter 62: COLLIDING GAZES (REPLAY)
Chapter 62: COLLIDING GAZES (REPLAY)
Chapter 62: COLLIDING GAZES (REPLAY)
HANEUL took his suitcase from his father, who had just lifted it out of the car's trunk. He glanced at the name tag attached to his suitcase, recalling how the PD had instructed them to attach it during the contract signing. So, there it was.
Not wanting to trouble Uncle Hyunwoo, Robin quickly reached into the trunk and grabbed his own luggage before anyone could offer to help.
Hyunwoo smiled when he saw that. Although Robin seemed like a very easygoing kid, he was quite thoughtful in his actions, always mindful of the small ways he could show consideration for others. It was a subtle gesture, but it spoke volumes about his character.
He was relieved that someone like Robin was friends with his son. Knowing that Haneul would have Robin by his side during the survival program gave him comfort. Together, they could provide each other with the moral support and encouragement needed to face the challenges ahead.
"Both of you, always eat on time and don't neglect your health. No matter how busy you get, remember that taking care of yourselves comes first," Eunji reminded them. Then, turning to her son, she added, "And don't forget to call whenever you get the chance, okay?"
"Don't worry, Mom. I'll try to call every day," Haneul promised.@@@@
Although cellphones were not allowed, if he remembered correctly, Boys Odyssey had a phone booth area on the ship where contestants could make calls for up to an hour each day.
"Oppa, Robin oppa, I'll tell all my classmates to vote for you once the voting starts. I'll even do my best to promote you to everyone at my school," Haeun declared enthusiastically.
The staff member looked up and didn't have much of a reaction after seeing Haneul's face without a mask. Aside from the slight widening of the eyes, there was nothing else. It seemed that wearing a non-prescription glasses was truly the right decision.
"There are arrows posted around, so please just follow those to find your way."
Haneul nodded and thanked the staff. Before following the arrows, he and Robin took one last glance back at where his family stood. They were still there, watching them closely. The two waved one final time before turning and moving forward.
Other contestants were heading in the same direction, so even without strictly following the arrows, they simply followed the group ahead and still managed to reach their destination.
They arrived at another parking area, but this one had only four large buses parked. A sign instructed them to choose any bus they wanted to ride. Lines had already begun to form at each bus.
Haneul and Robin exchanged a glance before deciding to choose the bus with the shortest line, which was the one on the far right. Before joining the queue, they first handed their luggage to the staff responsible for collecting and organizing the contestants' luggages in the luggage compartment.
After about five minutes, they were able to board the bus. As soon as they stepped inside, a staff member was there, ready to verify the identity of each contestant. After showing their IDs and waiting for the staff to check something on his tablet, they were finally able to choose their seats.
As Haneul turned to walk, his gaze collided with a pair of very familiar gray eyes.