KFL 21

“Hoo….”

He recalled the breathing technique he had seen in a video before, which made him feel comfortable. First, he had to sit cross-legged, but since he was in the car, he looked at the ceiling and breathed in and out….

No, breathing technique or whatever, he grabbed the bastard’s collar first.

“Yeah! I did say I would compensate you! But a person should have some shame, where did you learn to say such things!”

Even if he didn’t think about anything else and just focused on saving this guy, he always messed with his head like this. This guy with no conscience.

The guy lightly tapped his hand, which was clenched into a fist.

“You said you would, did I make you?”

“That’s…!”

The Status Window made him do it, how could such shitty words come out of his mouth!

“If you have any conscience, think about it! I should be the one getting compensation, because of you our debut was canceled and we only suffered….”

In the end, we ruined the album, you crazy bastard.

“It seems like our Tae-kyung resented me a lot.”

Sung Se-han, still maintaining his smile, took his hand off his clothes. He gritted his teeth because he was angry that he had let go of his shirt because he couldn’t resist his grip.

“Our Tae-kyung? Hey, are you teasing me now?”

“Don’t get angry.”

Sung Se-han looked at his reddened fingers, so he quickly pulled his hand away. He stuck his body to the door to get as far away from him as possible, and the guy started the car.

“Is it that much of a waste to compensate me? I can give you even 15 years.”

“Wh, wh…?”

He was speechless and could only repeat what. He was angry again because he knew that it wasn’t to tease him, but that it was his true feelings.

“Why would a guy who thinks of me so much….”

“I can give you all the money I made with Perfect Puzzle. Are you interested?”

“Hey, you crazy bastard!”

Even though he yelled, the guy laughed as if he was enjoying it. Hahaha. The anger that had been making his head hot disappeared absurdly at that sound.

“Ha, really…!”

What on earth is Sung Se-han?

“Sung Se-han, you’re really driving me crazy.”

“It’s fair. I feel the same way.”

The side profile of the guy, who slowly turned the steering wheel and smoothly entered the first lane, was unfamiliar. He didn’t seem like his friend, whom he knew so well and was so familiar with.

He was annoyed by that again, so he closed his eyes, pretending to sleep.

“I’ll contact you tomorrow.”

Sung Se-han, who had dropped him off in front of the company, turned the car around busily.

Seeing that Kang Robin had called twice while he was coming to the company, it was clear that it wasn’t a situation where he could leave the studio.

“That guy is really making me worry…!”

He felt complicated for no reason and stood there until Sung Se-han’s car was out of sight. And as he turned his foot, at that moment, a familiar Cologne scent flowed in.

“Hmm.”

He grabbed the neck of his hoodie and sniffed. It seemed that the Cologne scent remained because Sung Se-han had rubbed his body against him.

He turned his head sharply and looked around the road, but there was no way he could see the car that had already left.

“…….”

After that guy left our company, he couldn’t find a place to put his heart for a while. His heart must have remembered that time. It was throbbing like this.

He wiped his cold nose once and ran to the practice room where the members were waiting.

*

2 AM.

He was sitting in the practice room with Gun-woo Hyung, monitoring their choreography video, when the door burst open.

“Hyung! Tae-kyung Hyung!”

He smiled when he saw Jeong-min running in with his phone.

“Maknae, aren’t you tired from practicing all day? You still have the strength to run around?”

“Tae-kyung Hyung! Hyung, your reaction video is up!”

Huh? A reaction video, don’t tell me….

“Oh? You mean my cover video?”

“Yeah! Watch it quickly. No, not on my phone. Let’s watch it on something bigger.”

Jeong-min snatched the laptop that Gun-woo Hyung was watching and quickly found the video, placing it in front of us.

“This person mainly does K-pop and drama reactions, a YouTuber I watch sometimes? But I was surprised when Tae-kyung Hyung’s video came up.”

⌜It’s been hot all day. I think it’s because Perfect Puzzle’s Sung Se-han left a comment, so it’s been crazy. So! I decided to film a reaction too. They say it’s Global Enter’s boy group coming out after three years? Wow, I’m really looking forward to it. Then, shall we watch?⌟

I swallowed hard, watching the woman with a cheerful vibe play my video with expectant eyes.

⌜Huh? Oh… This Lee Tae-kyung person has a refreshing appearance that suits the clear sky? And I like this cold style, don’t I? Especially this person’s vibe is totally… Oh?⌟

The YouTuber turned off the video and suddenly covered her mouth, banging on the desk.

⌜Wow! Crazy! Crazy! Did you see this person smile? What should I do! He’s totally cold, but when he smiles, the atmosphere reverses and he’s like a sunshine Prince! Woo-ah! Dazzling!⌟

I had never imagined getting compliments on my appearance in a YouTube video. I was embarrassed and grateful, but I couldn’t help but feel anxious, noticing Gun-woo Hyung’s gaze.

⌜His physique is exactly my style too. Maybe it’s because he’s slim, but his dance lines are artistic… Wow, I’m meeting this person for the first time today, but I think I’ll become a fan!⌟

The tension gradually drained from my shoulders as I watched the video, which I had been watching with great nervousness. How long will she only talk about my appearance….

Can you become a fan just by looking at my face? Is she holding back because my song isn’t her taste? Judging by the fact that she hasn’t mentioned it at all, even though it’s almost over….

⌜But with this kind of appearance and this kind of vocal, isn’t that a scam, everyone? From the first verse, I was like, ah, this is over! That’s how I felt? I didn’t expect such a sticky? pop vocal to come out of this cold appearance. Especially this ad-lib. He freely crosses between falsetto and true voice, and it gave me chills.⌟

⌜I’m actually a Brit fan, so I was worried about how well this person would handle this song… But my worries were unnecessary, everyone!⌟

As soon as the comments about my vocals came out at the right time, the corners of my lips lifted. I knew Gun-woo Hyung was subtly watching me, but I couldn’t help but smile.

⌜I’m sincerely impressed. I want to find and watch the other members’ cover videos too. Fans, please let me know in the comments when the album comes out!⌟

We don’t have any fans yet. As soon as I thought that, Jeong-min scrolled down quickly and told us in an excited voice.

“Hyung, I think we have fans now. There are a lot of fans here telling us that the album comes out on March 28th!”

“Oh, really?”

“Wow…!”

I was exclaiming in amazement at the novelty when the practice room door opened again. We all turned to see Sung-wook Hyung standing there, holding the door.

“Aren’t you guys going home? Let me go home too!”

“Yes, we were about to leave now!”

“Yes!”

As we hurriedly packed our equipment and rushed out of the practice room, Sung-wook Hyung handed us each a bottle of mineral water.

“Starting tomorrow, the debut team’s manager is changing. Just so you know.”

“Huh?”

“Yes?”

We stopped in surprise at the sudden news. Sung-wook Hyung, who had been walking ahead, turned to look at me as if he had been waiting for it.

“Tae-kyung, manage Se-han. Why is that guy so arrogant?”

“Yes? Se-han?”

I approached Sung-wook Hyung, wondering what was going on.

“Hyung, what about Se-han? What happened?”

Tsk. Sung-wook Hyung clicked his tongue and glanced at Jeong-min. I thought he couldn’t say something in front of the youngest, but Hyung suddenly cursed.

“I was really trying to hold back, but I can’t help but say something because that bastard is making my blood boil.”

I waited anxiously for Sung-wook Hyung’s next words.

“Do you know how much that guy called me and threw a fit about the bruise you got from being hit by Hyuk-soo last time? I’m really disgusted, so I wasn’t going to say his name because Hyuk-soo is a minor, but because he was such a pain in the ass….”

Hah…! Even sighing didn’t relieve the frustration, so I ruffled my hair wildly. Does Sung Se-han not have a sense of crisis? The person who shouldn’t be making noise is the one who’s running wild. Seriously, that guy is causing trouble in every direction.

“I’m sorry. I’ll talk to Se-han….”

“Forget it, just tell him not to contact me. Yeah. I might have done something wrong to you too. Anyway, let’s forget the past and cleanly end our relationship today. Got it?”

“Yes… Hyung.”

The car was very quiet on the way back to the dorm because no one said a word. Judging by the atmosphere, Gun-woo Hyung seemed to know that the manager was changing.

To be honest, there were many uncomfortable and difficult things because of Sung-wook Hyung’s aggressive personality, so I couldn’t say I was sad, even as a formality. Frankly, I even felt a sense of anticipation that things might get easier now.

Hoo, it was a long day. Fatigue washed over me, and I pressed around my eyes.

I have no idea what Sung Se-han said to Sung-wook Hyung. He’s such a selfish guy….

But because he was that kind of guy.

At school, at the academy, and at the company, Sung Se-han never let me suffer any disadvantages from anyone.

That’s right.

After pushing Sung Se-han out of my life, while Sung Se-han wasn’t involved in my life at all, I was swept away by an uncontrollable fate, singing songs that didn’t suit me and becoming a failed idol.

That’s how my time without Sung Se-han passed.

“Hoo….”

I couldn’t help but sigh.