Chapter 13
The flight to Japan wasn't long at all, only taking a couple of hours but by the time that they landed, the band was getting fidgety as they yearned to stretch their feet. Yoongi stretched his arms up, the maknae sitting besides him doing the same as the passengers in front of them stood up to deplane.
Once in the airport, the BTS team stood still as the managers checked up on cars in order for them to spend the least time in front of the fans that had arrived at the Japanese airport to greet them.
Jin looked out the window to the streets below, "Wow, look how many there are."
Jungkook and Jimin went over to join the eldest, not noticed by their oblivious fans below them. Taehyung had gone to the restroom to brush up on his hair while Namjoon stood talking with some of the staff.
"Oh? Where's Sophie?" Hobi asked, looking around.
The others looked back from the window as V appeared again, just in time to hear Jhope's question. Yoongi looked up from the chair that he was lounging in for the moment, all of them finally noticing the agent's absence.
"She was just here." Jimin pointed to where the carry-on bags were left, confused.
Jin raised his head a little to look around more, spotting a girl leaving the restrooms, "Ah, there!"
True to his word, Sophie appeared, the black bag securely on her arm. However, gone was the Sophie that the boys had gotten to know, with her many multicolored high tops and comfy sweaters. In her place stood an extremely professional young woman, dressed in a white button up blouse and midi pencil skirt. Black pumps replaced the maroon high tops and her hair was drawn into a tidy bun resting on the crown of her head. Her makeup was done for once, clean winged eyeliner and red lips. A silk ribbon tied under her collar completed the look, a bit of Sophie's personal fashion style showing through the black and maroon striped design with little white balloons dotted around.
She seemed oblivious to the stares of the band members as she nodded to the other managers, who signaled for the team to start moving. The staff members were instructed to stay with a manager to get the baggage while the others moved to get the publicity off of the stylist team.
"Come on guys," Sophie said, turning around to face the band. She looked at their expressions, "What?"
"Sophie, you grew up!" Taehyung exclaimed, running up to the girl, "But why did you grow up?"
She laughed as the others joined around her, "I have to look professional, I need to meet with the press before the conference right now."
"We already have a press conference?" Jin asked, looking surprised.
"Tomorrow," she nodded.
"Oh no, I haven't brushed up on my Japanese," Hobi laughed.
Namjoon just shook his head, throwing an arm over Sophie, "Aniya, we have Sophie now. She can do the Japanese part."
Sophie made a face and looked up at the leader, "Who said? You guys are on your own."
This brought a round of laughter out from the group as they approached the end of the closed off terminal. Rapmon put his arm off the agent's shoulder and they all pulled their masks up, each of them adjusting their hats and hair before walking closer to each other to prepare for the fans outside.
Sophie prepared herself as well, putting on a neutral expression as they headed closer to the exit. She was positioned into the middle of the group, almost completely hidden by the taller males that surrounded her. A hand brushed hers and she looked up to find Suga, who had not spoken since he had gotten off the plane.
"Gwaenchanayo, Suga-ssi?" She asked, noticing the tired look in the man's eyes.
He just nodded, adjusting his black mask a little as they entered the crowd.
"Gomowoyo," she said, knowing why he was there.
Thankfully, the security at this airport took notice of Sophie due to her appearance and clothing. She was safely escorted with the others to the waiting cars, her climbing into the passenger seat with Sejin's urging.
"Are we good?" The chauffeur asked, looking over at Sophie's business attire.
"Yes, please take us to the Imperial Hotel Osaka, please stop by the East Entrance first and then the main," she instructed the man. He nodded and relayed the message to the driver of the other cars before taking off. Her eyes looked up from the tablet to look at the members in the back through the mirror. "Are you all okay?"
The resounding chorus of yes's from the band made her nod in approval and her gaze focused on the main manager. "I'm holding the press meeting in the main lobby of the hotel, they've given us a different route of entry for the band through that side entrance."
From the back of the van, the members present couldn't help but notice her demeanor changing as well. She was as spotless and precise about herself as a business person would be, professional and clear with her words and even held herself differently.
Suga just looked at her from his seat in the back, quietly observing her as Hoseok spoke up. "Wah, Sophie look at you being all professional."
"Of course, the International Affairs Agent should remain professional in all situations that occur in an international aspect." She replied, fixing her lip color.
In the mirror, her gaze met Yoongi's as she finished fixing her makeup. They held eye contact until she suddenly winked at him, making him look away immediately. Sophie smirked a little, trying her hardest not to break her composure as the hotel came into view.
At the back, Yoongi just looked down, wondering why on earth she was acting like this. She winked to the other members as well, but he seemed to be the number one receiver of them. Shaking his head a little, he muttered, "I'm too tired for this."
"Do what?" Taehyung asked, having taken off his headphones.
"Aniya, it's nothing."
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