Chapter 12: "Stargazer"

JADEN

We chose a table near the DJ booth. This is the first time Danny-hyung and I will DJ in front of a large crowd. I’m so nervous and excited at the same time! Like JD-hyung, we love music so much that we even formed a band. Danny-hyung is the drummer, Jun on bass guitar, David on lead vocals and I’m on the lead guitar. Our other friends, Sam and Mama, are on the piano and rhythm guitar respectively. We all sing the back up vocals too. We also compose songs for the band and do covers of our favorite songs. Our band is called “Étoile”, french word for “stars.” We chose that name because our goal is to become stars that people will look up to. And also because after our practice every night, we rest and just gaze at the stars while discussing what we need to improve. Those are precious moments to be remembered.

“Are you okay, Jaden?” David asked beside me.

“Yes. I