A K-pop Idol 65.2

The next day, Alex and the other girls had to wake up even earlier since their manager said that a car would pick them up at 6 am. Alex couldn't understand why it was necessary. Even though they needed more than an hour to get ready for the filming, the director had said they would only need to shoot one final scene.

When they finally were in the car, all of them sleepy and yawning from time to time, the feminized guy realized after some minutes that the vehicle was traveling a different route that day. In fact, they were going in a completely opposite direction. There was no way they were going to the filming set. 

He said this to the producer, and the man smiled before saying: "It's okay. Today, you girls are going to get ready elsewhere, and it'll take longer. That's why you had to wake up earlier. When all of you are ready, we'll take you to the set."

Alex got even more worried to hear this, but he could see that his bandmates were excited and eager to find out where they were going. About half an hour later, they finally reached their destination. They were on a leafy, quiet street, in front of a large commercial building with a sign where it was written: “Special Day”. 

"Oh, I know where we are!" Jun Sunhwa said, and Alex felt relieved. He really wanted to know this answer… 

"My older sister had been here one day” the girl continued. "This place is a..."

"Shhh... Do not spoil the surprise, Jun Sunhwa" the manager said, and Alex got frustrated. He was so close to knowing… 

Inside the building, the group was separated. Each member of the group was taken by an employee to a different place. Alex was guided by a petite young woman with a bob haircut and a broad smile, who was dressing a light purple uniform. 

"We are really honored to have you here, Miss Kim Hana. We hope you enjoy the day.”

"Hmm... Thanks. But could you tell me... What exactly is this place?” Alex asked, as he walked the corridors of that fancy and girly place. 

"Oh, you'll understand soon, Miss" the girl said mysteriously. 

Alex was taken to a locker room where he could take off his outfit and wear a robe. After that, he was taken to a room where a girl massaged his body. The feminized man had already been through it. Apparently that place was just a beauty salon, and he couldn't understand why there was such a mystery about it. A visit to a salon wasn't something new for any of the girls… 

After the massage, Alex was taken to the main area. A facial mask was spread on his face while two girls worked on his nails. Next, with his vision still blocked, other women started working on his hair. It was taking longer than usual, and Alex asked what they were doing. 

"Don't worry" said one of the hairdressers. "We are doing exactly what was requested and you'll look even more breathtaking when we're done! Just relax, please.”

Now that Alex had a lot of experience in salons, he knew (even without seeing) that his hair was being not only cut but also curled. A little later, he could also feel some kind of adornment being fixed on his head. Whatever the girls were doing, it was something very elaborate. 

When the mask was finally removed from his face, a girl immediately stood in front of him to work on his makeup, blocking his view of the mirror. By the products she was using on him, Alex knew that his makeup would be very dramatic. He really couldn't understand what was going on…

"Okay, Miss Kim Hana, you can look now" said one of the women. "I have to say that you look so fabulous!"

"Oh..." It was all that Alex was able to babble at the sight of his reflection.