So Many Rules

"I need you to be Hamster's anonymous external manager." He stated quite plainly.

"Manager? Won't she get one over there?" Kiara asked, a bit confused.

"She will, but that's different. Your job is to take care of her fanbase, and her new social media accounts" Min Jun replied, handing her a new phone.

"Those are the accounts on the tabs, and this is the password, you can change it if you want to. In summary, you are in charge of marketing Hamster over here, riling up the internet to love her. You are to sell her concept in such a way that it's both dramatic and reasonable. Hamster can't do that herself because electronic devices aren't allowed."

"I see" Kiara looked through Jae Hwa's profile. Min Jun had filled in her details flawlessly, down to the kind of profile picture Jae Hwa was bound to put, breathtaking nature images.

"I'm trusting this to you, because you are the only one who knows Jae Hwa almost as much as I do, and I would like to believe you have very good intentions for her. Don't let down this big brother." Min Jun added.

"Of course she does, why should she have malicious thoughts for her sister?" Grandma Rou pouted displeased by Min Jun's statement.

"Calm down grandma, Min Jun is like that sometimes. He means no harm." Jae Hwa pacified the sulking elderly lady.

He only smiled in response.

"Hmm, sure!. I'd do my best to make my little sister win!" Kiara exclaimed determinedly, although she was a year younger than Jae Hwa, she had always referred to herself as the bigger sister because Jae He's always looked so small in stature when compared to herself.

"That's it. We really have to go now. I have to pretty up Hamster for her appearance on camera." Min Jun said, trying to lead Jae He's out.

"Stay for some tea before you leave, I haven't seen my granddaughter for a long time, there is no way I would let her off so easily. Who knows when I'd see her next?In three months, this old woman's heart would be really shattered from waiting." Grandma Rou said, persuading Jae Hwa to stay a bit longer.

"But…" Min Jun stated in a fit of protest.

"Sure grandma, this granddaughter would stay for tea but will have to leave quickly." Jae Hwa quickly interrupted. Joining Grandma Ruo in sending pleading eyes towards Min Jun.

"Fine."

"Good. Now let me quickly prepare something special for my granddaughter!" Grandma Rou said as she hurried to the back.

"And Grandson too! Don't forget that'' Min Jun yelled at her disappearing silhouette.

Kiara and Jae Hwa had fits giggles catching up on their lives.

Sigh.

Once again he had been ignored.

One Week Plus Later

"I still can't believe I agreed to this!" Jae Hwa exclaimed as she read through a pamphlet.

It was a guide that contained the summarized version of the rules Min Jun had given her earlier. She gazed upon it trying to memorise as much as she could. Min Jun had gotten so carried away in the past few days that he had forgotten to give her the rule book earlier.

It read;

{Rule A

Housemates must respect and try to tolerate the House and their fellow contestants at all times.

Rule B

The Housemates will have no contact with the outside world, and they are kept busy by the various tasks and challenges set by the host and other related crew. Being in such proximity to a house full of strangers can be tough going, so there are set rules that need to be followed.

Rule C

The Housemates are filmed 24/7, and they must have their microphones on at all times. The viewers must be able to hear all conversations at all times and are not allowed to whisper or cover their mouths while speaking to fellow Housemates. They are also not allowed to reveal the location of the cameras and microphones.

Rule D

The General Manager has complete control over everything going on on the island, and She never discusses anything that goes on outside of the house with anyone inside.

Rule E

Lounge sessions are one of the most critical aspects of the show’s success and are compulsory. Once a Housemate is called to the Lounge Room, they must drop everything they are doing and proceed to the Lounge Room. Failure to do so will result in a fine, “a strike”, challenge or worse. Housemates can request to enter the Lounge Room at any time of the day or night. Sunglasses and hats are not permitted in the Lounge Room. The door for the Lounge Room will be locked when not in use, and no one is allowed into the room if it is occupied.

Rule F

Violent fights would not be allowed and it is strictly prohibited for any housemate to purposely maneuver their way out of the eyes of the cameras or enter premium rooms.

Rule G

Housemates are not allowed to scheme against one another, if caught would be immediately disqualified.}

She had guessed the rules were very strict, probably because it was one of the most watched TV shows in Korea, they wouldn't want to make a beginner's mistake and lose the audience.

Currently Jae Hwa was in a taxi, a small plastic bag on her thighs as she focused on the small paper in her hands. In pretty normal clothing, she was headed for the docks where someone would come pick her and set sail to the private island, the show was going to be shot.

Min Jun couldn't drop her off personally because it would have dire consequences if they had got caught by paparazzi. They could make up stories about Jae Hwa being buddies with one of the directors therefore getting her way into the show without merit. Misleading rumours were no good in this situation, and they were best avoided.

Today was also the first day of his two months leave, he had chosen to spend it with __. Although Min Jun insisted on eliminating whatever rumore may have arisen from being seen together, Jae Hwa could bear to be the one to take a day out of his temporary freedom. He should enjoy it while it lasts without her interference.

The plastic bag contained the dress she was going to wear while a fancy ferry transported her to the set location. It was a dress that Min Jun had picked out himself.

This method was effective in curbing the scandals of obsessive fans who go through great lengths to sneak into the shooting arenas in a bid to meet their favourite contestants. It has become a viral internet trend to do that each year.

"We are here ma'am." The driver said, announcing their arrival.

"Thanks." She replied and paid him before getting out of the car.

"Miss Yoo?" A man dressed in a black suit called as he approached.

"Yes." She answered.

"She is here" He spoke into his mouthpiece,"Yes of course".

"Follow me"

He led while she followed, she had been told all that would happen throughout the journey to the island earlier by Min Jun, and wasn't as nervous as she was just a day before.

Up onto the ferry, the man who looked like a bodyguard led her to a small cabin, and pointed to a full face mask and dress on the bed requesting her to get properly dressed, fit for the occasion.

The spare dress was in case competitors had brought nothing with them, it served as a quick answer to wardrobe malfunctions.

She plopped onto the bed to take a short nap. It was going to be a fairly long ride.

One Hour Twenty Eight Minutes Later

Jae Hwa had woken up to her phone's timer, it was time to dress up.

She took a look at the dress prepared by the crew and the dress selected by Min Jun and had already made her decision; she was picking Min Jun option. The crew has prepared a spaghetti strap, short black gown. Were they trying to get a headline out of her in just the first day?!!!

Min Jun had gotten her a chic, skew neck, silver gown which flowed to her ankles. It had a white belt with a black outline and a full face, bejeweled white mask with delicate, golden, butterfly model wings at its ends. 

Although she didn't know why the manager had ordered them to pick this ball themed dress, Jea Hwa was loving it. It was just perfect.

She had put a tight corset on, before putting on the dress. With a bit of difficulty, she slid up the invisible zipper.

'Gasp!' She struggled for air, the corset was a bit hard for her, but she had to endure to fit into the dress. The things we do for beauty (-_-;).

Checking herself out in the mirror she looked like a modern version of an ice queen. Jea Hwa twirled admiring how the dress looked aon her even more. She was definitely going for this look!

 It was time to do her makeup. She applied the right amount of foundation and colour correction onto her previously wiped face, sharp brows, a dramatic white and blue styled eye shadow, and a black matte lipstick.

"Perfect!" Jae Hwa exclaimed as she put on setting spray, it was still very early in the morning, she needed the makeup to last for as long as possible.

Come to think of it, wasn't she supposed to have a makeup artist on the cruise? Why was she still unattended to? UwU, it took a long ass time to get the zipper up her dress.

There was a knock at the door. Jea Hwa dropped the accessories she was about to put and strolled towards it , taking the long hem of her subtle, tulle dress up as she walked.

It opened to reveal a bodyguard, this time he was different from the last one. He was dressed In a navy blue blazer, beautifully styled hair, and had a really unique manly scent, probably an expensive cologne.

He smiled,"Miss Yoo"

"Yes." Jae Hwa liked his charm but she had honestly seen better.

"I am your escort for the carpet." He announced.

She grinned, "Blue looks good on you!"

(‘◉⌓◉’) He looked really surprised to get a compliment from her, but had quickly covered it up with a professional smile.

"My lady looks really beautiful in her dress too." 

"May we? There is a really nice view outside~" He offered his hand.

"Wait one sec" Jea Hwa said as she hurried with great effort, to the makeup table. Grabbing her platform chain crossed heels to her side she put a teardrop earring and a golden Figaro necklace. She slipped into the heels rather quickly and wore a silk White glove over her recently manicured hands.

"Let's go!" She beamed, she was now taller as she was no longer looking at the escort's face from beneath.

"Yes." He took her hand in his as they walked out to the deck.

The sun looked orange from the horizon that one would think it was a sunset rather than a sunrise. Its pink fingers pierced into the sleeping clouds as some it's rays had found a way to Jae Hwa's dress making it glisten.

"It really is beautiful" She soliloquised inaudibly.

Led to a small pre-set, VIP leveled breakfast table.

"**Cough,**cough. Senior director Min Jun had informed us on how much you loved freshly cooked meals,... mainly dessert. I hope this set is to your liking." 

(╬ﾟ◥益◤ﾟ) She had barely entered the show and Min Jun mouth had already made her a reputation as a foodie.

Escort**Scared.

"Ah~ he did? I like the set but I would'nt be able to eat much now"

He panicked a bit, was it what he said? Sigh, he should have known women didn't like eating much just to say slim.

"But the chef had spent a long time in making this. I'm afraid he would make a fuss."

"No, no no. I can't eat much because i'm wearing a corset." She points to her belly.

"Oh~"

"We would have to inconvenience the chef then!"

"Now let's get down to business." Jea Hwa smiled.

"Who hired you to mess with me?"

Escort,"!!!"