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Jackie: Yo
Soren: Waddup
Mac: He-hey, looks who's there y'all
Robin: Soren, Jackie! It's been a while.
Shulk: How are you guys doing?
Soren: Oh you know
Soren: Vibing
Ryu: That's great to hear.
Jackie: What about you
Jackie: How you holdin' up
Ken: Oh you know
Ken: Vibing
Soren: Ahh taking the words out of my mouth huh
Ken: Yup
Richter: It hasn't even been a minute and already we're spiraling out of control.
Ike: That's how friends are.
Ike: Anyway, we missed you. It's been a long time since we talked like this.
Shulk: It is. It's always great to have everyone back on board.
Mac: Yeah
Mac: I'm pretty sure we have a lot to talk about
Robin: For sure.
Robin: By the way, we're back in Japan if none of us told you.
Soren: Really
Soren: We just landed not too long ago
Ken: Wait, for real
Richter: That's awesome! Now we really have everyone on board!
Jackie: Hell yeah
Jackie: Oh yeah what about Kirby
Jackie: I know he doesn't have a phone but
Ryu: He's with us now.
Ike: Don't worry, he got the message.
Soren: That's great to hear
Soren: Anyway, where should we meet up
Mac: How about Leblanc
Jackie: Ooh sounds great
Soren: We'll be there very soon
Shulk: Alright! See you soon!
After getting off the plane and getting their bags, Soren and Jackie got on a subway that is embarking to Yongen-Jaya.
"Man… it's really been that long since I stepped foot here." Soren huffed.
"Yeah, it's really one of the best places for vacations." Jackie nods. "You know, it really has been months ever since we started our first adventure. Time really does fly that fast, huh?"
"Yeah. Goddamn I feel old."
"Hey, we all feel that way whenever we think about it. But still, it's always nice to get back together. That's pretty much how life goes."
"You got that right."
The subway stopped, signifying passengers that they've arrived.
"Well, here we are."
They finally arrive at Yongen-Jaya, with the neighborhood becoming more bustling than before.
"We're here!" Jackie declared.
"My god, there's a lot of people here. Is it because we're in the summertime?"
"Most likely. I mean, winter is kinda like that too, but that's only the time when plane tickets don't get this expensive."
"Facts. Actually facts."
"Anyway, let's go to Leblanc. We wouldn't wanna keep them waiting, now don't we?"
"Alright, let's go."
The duo walk past everyone and finally made their way to Leblanc. The sign said 'Open' but the lights are turned off. It feels weird for Leblanc to do that, but they said they're in there, so they may as well just go in.
They open to door and, as expected, the place is deserted. They didn't know if they arrive early or late if that's what they're getting, but suddenly, the lights turn on, and party poppers started popping, leaving them stunned.
"Surprise!"
"Welcome back!"
The people who popped their heads out are all the former members of Monsta X, who planned this surprise for them.
"Yo, waddup! Was that good or was that good?" Ken wrapped his arm around Soren.
"It sure was. You had us on the first half, not gonna lie." Soren said.
"Welcome back, you two." Shulk greeted.
"We sure missed you." Richter said.
"Clearly." Mac nodded.
"Thanks, everyone." Jackie told them.
"Have you been eating well?" Ryu asked.
"Seems you're doing well for yourselves." Ike noticed.
"Well then, it seems everyone's doing well for themselves too." Robin added.
"I'll say." Soren noticed that there is someone missing. "I think we're missing one more person."
"Right you are." A gruff voice said, revealing to be Sojiro.
"Hey Sojiro!" Jackie greeted.
"Hey there. It's been a while, but don't forget about him as well."
The group stepped out of the way to introduce the last member of the party: Kirby, who happens to be on the countertop, ready to give his greetings.
"안녕 기다렸어."