By Zephyria “…….”
Even after standing blankly for a while, my mind wouldn’t calm down.
I should have waited until Sung Se-han slowly told me. Because of my excessive greed, I’m doing something he doesn’t even want….
“Tae-kyung Hyung!”
I heard someone calling me, but my body wouldn’t move easily.
“Hyung, what’s wrong again? Our team’s video views are doing well! Don’t worry!”
When I slowly turned around, I saw Jeong-min standing at the entrance of the conference room.
“Oh, really…?”
“Ugh. You sang so well, why are you being so timid?”
Jeong-min, who saw my face, strode into the conference room.
“Look. Our team has the lowest recognition and the smallest fandom, but the number of views is rising similarly to the other teams. The last place is the True Heart team.”
Nothing caught my eye, but I pretended to look intently at the phone Jeong-min held out.
“Perfect is just another level, so leave them alone. Jumping Boys and Sun & Moon are going at a similar pace, right? That’s proof that Tae-kyung Hyung’s song is that amazing. Right?”
It was really childish, but Jeong-min’s words that we weren’t falling behind the other teams started to clear my complicated mind.
“Oh…? What, in just one hour… already 200,000?”
When I visually confirmed the number of views, which was running in 4th place without a big difference from Jumping Boys and Sun & Moon, my heart started to beat recklessly.
“Ha… that’s such a relief!”
“Anyone with ears would know. Tae-kyung Hyung’s vocals are really amazing, you know? The results will come out as much as you worked hard, so don’t worry.”
Jeong-min put his arm around my shoulder and patted my back. I felt embarrassed to be comforted by the youngest member, so I gave an awkward smile.
“Thanks, Jeong-min.”
“But, Tae-kyung Hyung. Is it true that Se-han Hyung is dating Hanna Sunbae?”
What…? I tilted my head at the incomprehensible words, and then shook off Jeong-min’s arm around my shoulder.
“What are you talking about?”
“Huh… Hyung didn’t know either? The pictures are all over the community right now. That Se-han Hyung is dating.”
After hearing the absurd words, I couldn’t even laugh.
“Picture or whatever, if Sung Se-han was dating, how could I not know?”
“Se-han Hyung might have wanted to keep his relationship a secret.”
Even though I calmly explained, Jeong-min didn’t back down from his ridiculous claim. Then, he tapped the phone screen a few times and held it out to me.
“Hyung doesn’t know, but there have been rumors about Se-han Hyung and Hanna Sunbae for a while now.”
From the moment I received the phone and saw the title of the post, my mood started to plummet rapidly.
Title: Evidence that S and H are dating (picture heavy)
I hurriedly scrolled down, and a series of edited photos of wrists and necks continued.
Even though the faces were edited, anyone could tell that the main characters of the comparison photos connected side by side were Sung Se-han and Hanna Sunbae.
Suddenly, heat rushed to my head.
“Look at this. Se-han Hyung and Hanna Sunbae have the same necklace? This is a limited edition, so it’s hard to get. And the phone model and case are the same, right? Here, the bracelet and watch too….”
Bracelet. I haven’t taken off the bracelet that Sung Se-han gave me for a single day. In the picture, a slender wrist was wearing the same bracelet as me.
“This is… just a coincidence. If you happen to use the same thing and match it up like this….”
I knew that watching these meaningless posts to the end was a waste of time, but my eyes were busily scanning the photos.
“The same post has been uploaded to every community, and it has over 80,000 views here alone. Right now, the Perfect and Breeze fandoms are fighting like crazy.”
Over 80,000 people have seen this post and confirmed Sung Se-han’s relationship. My chest felt like it was boiling with displeasure.
“Why are the fandoms fighting? Do they believe the rumors that they’re dating?”
“There are more fans who don’t believe it, but they’re still fighting. They’re saying who’s a waste and stuff….”
“Really, that’s ridiculous….”
I wanted to correct the misinformation, but it wasn’t easy to deny the facts I was seeing with my own eyes.
It’s impossible for various accessories, watches, phones, and even training clothes and crossbody bags to overlap by chance. Unless you’re desperate to show off your relationship….
“Hyung, can you ask Se-han Hyung? Whether he’s really dating Hanna Sunbae….”
“You can ask him.”
Because I was on edge, I spoke sternly to the innocent Jeong-min. Jeong-min, who was subtly watching my reaction, pouted his lips.
“That’s because Se-han Hyung doesn’t answer the phone well. Tae-kyung Hyung can talk to him easily.”
“Lunch break is over.”
After checking the time, I closed my laptop and cleaned up my things.
“Jeong-min, Se-han will never date Hanna Sunbae, so keep that in mind.”
At my firm tone, Jeong-min nodded as if he was disappointed.
“Okay, Hyung….”
While walking down the hallway after leaving the conference room, Jeong-min didn’t say anything special, but my insides became increasingly noisy.
Appearance, skill, popularity. It wouldn’t be strange if two people with everything at the top felt attracted to each other.
Will Sung Se-han really never date Hanna Sunbae?
Can I really say with certainty that it’s absolutely not…?
*
“Tae-kyung looks very tired today? Is your condition bad?”
Team leader Jang Joo-mi pointed at me with her finger. I could feel the eyes of the people in the conference room focusing on me, so I cleared my throat.
“No. I’m okay.”
“If you have a cold, rest well in advance. We’re going to be busy now.”
“He doesn’t seem to have a fever. I’ll make sure he takes medicine just in case.”
Gun-woo Hyung, who was sitting next to me, checked my forehead and made a worried expression.
“Tae-kyung must be under a lot of stress.”
“You have to overcome stress. Tae-kyung has a lot to do.”
Team leader Jang Joo-mi checked her laptop and continued the meeting.
“First of all, there’s no need to worry about the representative song competition. We only have ‘Us Under the Sky’ to put out. But I want to give the costumes a change….”
After the meeting ended, there was a short break, but I went straight to the practice room.
If my head is so complicated that I can’t even concentrate on the meeting, I have no choice but to move my body. I have to sweat and quickly get rid of unnecessary thoughts.
“Tae-kyung.”
Gun-woo Hyung, who followed me into the practice room, quietly closed the door.
“You didn’t eat lunch. Don’t overdo it if you don’t have energy, and take a break.”
“I’m okay. I still have energy left, what.”
I was lightly warming up in front of the mirror when Gun-woo Hyung came next to me.
“Are you so depressed because of Se-han’s relationship?”
I guessed that these words would come out when Gun-woo Hyung followed me. I looked at the mirror for a moment and then faced Gun-woo Hyung.
“Why would I be depressed because Sung Se-han is dating?”
“That Sung Se-han bastard… he played with you as he pleased. And now he’s going to date someone else? You’re not depressed? Are you going to insist in front of me that you don’t like Sung Se-han?”
I know that Gun-woo Hyung is saying this because he’s thinking of me, but it’s hard to maintain a good face right now. I just wish he would leave me alone.
“Tae-kyung, I told you that you’ll only get hurt if you like Se-han.”
“I’m not hurt.”
“You can meet good people as much as you want, so why do you like a problematic kid like Se-han? Do you think he’ll understand your feelings?”
Ha. I was frustrated, so I rubbed my face roughly and sighed while looking at the ceiling.
“Gun-woo Hyung, please don’t say bad things about Sung Se-han in front of me. I’m asking you.”
Gun-woo Hyung’s face changed every moment after hearing my words, and ended with a despairing expression.
“Ah… Tae-kyung, what should I do? You’re really in trouble.”
I took out the phone that was persistently vibrating in my training pants pocket. It seems like this is the first time that Sung Se-han’s name on the screen isn’t welcome.
I don’t want to hear his voice right now. But if I keep ignoring him, he might run to the company.
“Hyung, I’ll go take a call for a moment.”
The moment I tried to turn around, Gun-woo Hyung grabbed my shoulder.
“I’ll go out, so take the call here.”
“Okay.”
“Tae-kyung, you have to like someone who cherishes you. Remember my words.”
Gun-woo Hyung, who patted my shoulder, quickly left the practice room. The vibration of the phone, which had stopped a moment ago, immediately started ringing again.
I went to the mirror, took a deep breath, and raised the corners of my mouth.
“Um, Se-han.”
Because I hadn’t calmed down yet, my voice couldn’t help but sound awkward.
―Why aren’t you answering the phone.
The subtly subdued voice made my face flush the moment it reached my ears. I covered my forehead with my cold hand and opened my mouth.
“Sorry. The meeting ended a little while ago, so I couldn’t check.”
―Our Tae-kyung.
When Sung Se-han calls my name, I naturally bring the phone close to my ear.
―Not even knowing that I called eight times. You must have been busy and out of it.
“Ah, I’m really sorry. I guess I didn’t know because I left my phone in the practice room.”
Sung Se-han’s voice was indescribably sweet, and my answer didn’t deviate from the norm. But even so, I was so nervous that I gripped the phone tightly.