By Zephyria “Huh? Of, of course… he wouldn’t be…?”
While I rolled my eyes and stuttered, Tae-min’s sigh came over the phone.
―Hyung, Se-han Hyung was just caught on camera entering the Century Hotel with Hanna in real-time. The photos are all over the place now.
Ha…! What is this nonsense now?
Annoyance surged, and I put down my phone, taking a moment to breathe. If I get stressed over something like this, I’m a petty and small-minded guy. Repeating that to myself, I raised the corners of my lips.
“Tae-min, a photo was taken of Se-han and Hanna Sunbae entering together?”
―Not exactly together. Se-han Hyung went in first, apparently. They were clearly photographed entering the hotel entrance an hour apart.
“They went in separately, so why do you keep saying they went together?”
My annoyance didn’t subside, and a harsh tone slipped out even towards Tae-min.
―Hyung, I skipped class and called because I was worried you might get hurt. All the girls at the academy are going crazy over this photo right now.
“Tae-min, why would I get hurt by something like that….My head was so complicated that I didn’t have the leeway to deeply consider Tae-min’s words.
“Okay, hang up for now. I’ll check with Se-han.”
I ended the call and hurriedly opened the community forum, then immediately closed it. On second thought, I didn’t have the confidence to see photos of Sung Se-han and Hanna Sunbae entering the same hotel.
Instead, I didn’t hesitate to press Sung Se-han’s speed dial. I couldn’t let a single doubt ruin tonight. I needed to confirm it directly from Sung Se-han’s mouth.
―Yeah, Tae-kyung….
“Sung Se-han, where are you right now?”
I didn’t intend to cut off Sung Se-han’s greeting, but I was more impatient than I thought. After asking where he was in a demanding tone, there was a moment of silence.
―I’m at the Century Hotel, in the Athena Room.
Athena Room? It seems he’s rented out the Athena Room on the top floor, where just anyone can’t stay.
I anxiously swept back my hair, then leaned my head against the cold wall.
“With whom? What are you doing there?”
―Having dinner. I’m meeting Auntie after a long time.
At the mention of Auntie, a sigh of relief escaped me without my knowing. Even though I thought there was no way Sung Se-han would be meeting Hanna Sunbae at the hotel, I couldn’t understand why I was always so anxious.
―I suspected as much, Lee Tae-kyung.
Unable to answer the suddenly lowered voice, I just kept biting my lower lip.
―You imagined me rolling around with a woman at the hotel?
Gasp. My heart seemed to drop with a thud. I froze, my mouth agape.
“Sung Se-han…! Can’t you watch what you say?”
―Well, how much should I watch it? Tell me the appropriate level.
Sung Se-han, with his twisted temper, is hard to handle. So, I should wrap things up appropriately here….
“You don’t know because you haven’t experienced this. I know it’s not your fault, but I’m just annoyed!”
Photos of the two of them linked together are still circulating in the community. That’s why this ugly jealousy is erupting without end.
“More and more people are believing that you and Hanna Sunbae are dating. I’m just annoyed by all of that, really…!”
I know that it’s not like an official article has been released, and it’s ambiguous to officially respond to rumors circulating in the community. But I was frustrated and disappointed that both Sung Se-han and the company were consistently remaining silent.
“Sung Se-han, I really hate having someone else next to your name…!”
Sung Se-han’s stage name is ‘Se-han,’ but Sung Se-han has introduced himself as ‘Sung Se-han’ since his debut.
A precious name given by Grandmother. The name ‘Sung Se-han,’ probably taken from Grandmother’s surname, has become precious and important to me since some point.
I didn’t want anyone next to that name. I couldn’t control such insane possessiveness, and I was on the verge of dizziness.
―You should have said so sooner.
Sung Se-han’s refreshing tone, as if he felt relieved, stunned me for a moment.
―Of course, your name should be next to Sung Se-han. Our Tae-kyung had a commendable thought.
It was a truly clear conclusion that made me feel foolish for being caught up in a precarious emotion on the verge of collapse. Why get worked up over useless things and get stressed? That’s what Sung Se-han was saying.
―Cute, Lee Tae-kyung.
Sung Se-han’s last words completely took my mind away. I stared blankly at the phone after the call ended, then walked out into the bright hallway.
“What is it…?”
I was definitely feeling better by the end of the call, but there was a vague, unsettling feeling that I couldn’t quite put my finger on.
Ding-dong. I absentmindedly opened my phone to the vibration in my hand.
“……!”
My eyes widened as soon as I checked the newly uploaded photo on Perfect Puzzle’s official account.
Surprisingly, it was a selfie of Sung Se-han.
The reason it was surprising was that Sung Se-han had never posted a selfie of himself on the official account until now.
If I had to specify, most of the photos were group shots or photos with two or three people.
“What’s he thinking all of a sudden…?”
Feeling doubtful, I busily scanned Sung Se-han’s selfie, a rare item.
His slightly disheveled hairstyle and natural appearance in a short-sleeved T-shirt with a small logo made my heart flutter anew.
Judging by the fact that the background is the studio, it seems like a photo taken a while ago…
I was looking at the hand propping up his chin with his arm on the desk when I paused and stopped walking.
“Huh…?”
I hurriedly looked down to check my wrist. I looked at the photo, then back at my wrist, and my mouth dropped open.
“What, this looks like the same bracelet as mine…?”
Title: I Wouldn’t Have Been Able to Sleep Tonight If Se-han Hadn’t Uploaded a Selfie
Content: Actually, I already cracked open a soju lol. Se-han told me to come to my senses, so I shouldn’t drink anymore kekeke
Comments (13)
Feels so refreshing kekeke Se-han’s bracelet and necklace were his cherished items, but look at him immediately switching them out, isn’t that a signal to tell the rumors to go to hell kekekekeke There’s a firestorm in the community over the hotel photo, but suddenly a selfie? kekeke He’s showing off his friendship bracelet kekeke ⌎What’s a friendship bracelet
⌎(photo)(photo)(photo) It’s the same Sky Blue bracelet as Tae-kyung’s. Tae-kyung only wore that bracelet during his debut activities ⌎It’s an S. Caylen limited edition, and only a few came into the country, and probably only those two idols are wearing them
Selfie timing keke I want to forgive him for all the trouble he’s caused kekekeke
⌎Se-han probably knows that the community is on fire over the hotel photo kekeke He uploaded it to tell us not to fight kekeke
Who cares about a bracelet keke So does that mean the hotel thing didn’t happen keke
⌎Didn’t you see that he said he was having dinner with his auntie? Can’t you read Korean?
⌎Believe what you want to believe kekeke
⌎Okay, get lost kekeke
So now there’s another uproar because of Sung Se-han’s selfie? Can’t we have one quiet day
⌎What uproar? The fans are all celebrating right now kekekeke
“Is this the first time so many photos of Tae-kyung Hyung have been uploaded? I’m so jealous!”
Ever since Sung Se-han uploaded the selfie last night, Jeong-min has been repeating ‘I’m so jealous’ over and over.
I was sitting at the table, silently eating my salad and chicken breast, but in reality, I wasn’t managing my expression well.
I vented my dissatisfaction to Sung Se-han about the hotel photo, but I definitely didn’t want that kind of action.
After saying that I wanted to be next to Sung Se-han’s name, I became so timid that my heart was pounding and I couldn’t sleep deeply when my name was actually mentioned.
That’s because I can no longer see Sung Se-han as a friend.
That’s because the friendship bracelet that the fans are talking about doesn’t have that meaning to me.
Hoo…! I’m now in a position where I’m even watching my younger brothers’ reactions, afraid that someone will notice these inner thoughts, afraid that the secret will leak out.
What on earth is Sung Se-han planning to do after posting such a photo? I really wanted to dig into his head.
No, actually, I’m not curious about anything. It’s obvious that it will be full of things that I can’t handle anyway.
“Should I just upload a photo I took with Se-han Hyung?”
“Are you crazy? You have to get permission from Sunbae for that!”
“Ah, can’t you take a joke?”
I put down the fork I was using to eat my salad at the sound of Jeong-min and Ho-soo bickering.
“Guys, hurry up and eat breakfast and get ready.”
“Yes!”
Ho-soo sat quietly at the table, but Jeong-min still had a dissatisfied expression.
“I’m so tired of boiled eggs and chicken breast, really.”
“Then let’s eat what Jeong-min wants for lunch today.”
Seeing Gun-woo Hyung comforting the younger ones, I got up from the table.
“Everyone, eat a lot without leaving anything. I’ll go make a phone call home.”
“Yes!”
“Understood, Tae-kyung Hyung.”
I still felt bad about getting annoyed at Tae-min yesterday.
Tae-min would have eaten breakfast by now, so I thought I could talk to him briefly before he went to school.
I went into my room, closed the door, and opened my phone.
Ding-dong.
[How to Prevent the Death of Genius Idol Sung Se-han.]
I walked to the bed, looking at the Status Window’s red letters.
[The Promised Penalty is Now Being Executed!]