By Zephyria ⌜Ah, I’ve been really busy lately. I felt like I haven’t done a live broadcast in a while, so I made time for this.⌟
Sung Se-han was sitting alone on a spacious sofa, probably in the company lounge.
⌜Haha. You’re happy to see my face, you say? I’m happy to see Summer too. I feel like my fatigue is going away a bit.⌟
He was chatting with the fans and smiling slightly, and every time he did, it felt like the screen was shining.
“Se-han Hyung’s looks don’t diminish even when you see him on video. He’s really blessed, really blessed.”
I heard Jeong-min’s grumbling, which sounded like a soliloquy.
His no-makeup look and unstyled hair seemed like devices to make Sung Se-han’s beauty stand out even more.
⌜Yes, that’s right. You have high expectations for my solo album… Ah, I’m more grateful than burdened. I don’t feel any pressure about the results or anything. I hope the fans will just think of it as looking into my heart and enjoy the music comfortably.⌟
⌜Actually, I can’t talk about my personal stories when I’m working on Perfect Puzzle albums. That’s why this solo album is called ‘diary.’⌟
“But… can we report comments here too?”
Ho-soo, with a troubled expression, looked around at the members. Jeong-min nodded and looked at me.
“It’s Se-han Hyung’s first live broadcast in a while, but it looks like all the haters have gathered. There are so many uncomfortable comments.”
“Don’t look at the comments.”
Gun-woo Hyung advised, but Jeong-min kept muttering.
“There’s no need to do a live broadcast right now, does Se-han Hyung not see the comments?”
I pressed my fingertips into my eyelids. I suddenly wanted to turn off the live broadcast. I didn’t know why it was so hard to see Se-han being attacked.
⌜Ah, are you saying if I want to talk about personal things, I should leave the group and do it to my heart’s content?⌟
What. The members all froze at Sung Se-han’s words during the live broadcast. Everyone looked at each other with pale faces.
⌜It’s okay. Don’t worry, everyone. How can everyone like me? Of course, there will be many people who don’t like me. I just have to do my best with what I can do.⌟
Seriously, you crazy bastard! Why are you reading those comments!
I picked up the phone that was on the table. And I brought it up to my eyes so that I could see Sung Se-han clearly.
⌜Yes. Actually, I knew that there were many people who wanted me to leave these days. Maybe that’s why the members are also a bit complicated and having a hard time. Um… yeah. If my precious members are being harmed because of me, that would be the hardest thing to bear.⌟
No! That’s not it! Shut up! Se-han, please shut up…!
⌜We can maintain the team thanks to the fans who love Perfect Puzzle, but if many people want me to leave….⌟
Shit, shut up!
⌜I think it’s time to consider whether I should leave for the sake of the team.⌟
“Hey! You crazy bastard!”
Thump! I slammed the table and stood up, but there was no way Sung Se-han could hear me.
Everyone had a soulless look on their faces, but Sung Se-han was continuing the conversation as if nothing was wrong.
⌜No, no. It’s not something to be so surprised about. It’s not like I can just leave whenever I want, and the company’s position might be different. My intention is to do my best to ensure that Perfect Puzzle moves in a good direction. The most important thing is Perfect Puzzle and the members. And as much as I can… uh?⌟
Sung Se-han suddenly looked surprised and looked to his left, causing my heart to clench.
⌜Pfft! Hahaha!⌟
He suddenly burst out laughing, and I was also dumbfounded at the sight.
⌜Ah, the President came running over. The, his surprised face was so cute… Hahaha!⌟
Ha…! My legs gave out, and I couldn’t stand. I slumped back into the chair and covered my face with one hand.
⌜President, I thought you had a dinner appointment… were you still at the company? Ah… Hahaha!⌟
Seeing the guy who had made me like this laughing so brightly, it felt like my body and soul were separating.
“Tae-kyung Hyung, even after this… is Se-han Hyung okay? He’s saying things like this so carelessly…”
“Wow…! Seriously, this isn’t a dream, right? He’s talking about leaving, is that okay? Isn’t something really bad going to happen?”
Jeong-min and Ho-soo looked at me with blank faces, but what could I say? My mind was completely blank.
⌜Yes? What is it, President?⌟
Sung Se-han, who had been looking to his left, suddenly made a gesture of slitting his throat with his hand.
⌜What is this? Are you going to kill me… Ah, you’re telling me to end the broadcast.⌟
I couldn’t watch anymore, so I just collapsed on the table. My stomach was empty because I hadn’t eaten dinner, but I felt nauseous as if I had indigestion.
⌜Then, my Summers. It looks like we’ll have to wrap up the live broadcast here today. Since it’s cold, it would be good to have something warm for dinner. I think I’ll be having dinner with the President. Yes, then please look forward to my solo album. I’ll try to meet you all more often in the future. Okay, I’m going now. Bye!⌟
The broadcast ended, but all the members were still staring blankly at their phones. I leaned back in my chair, looking up at the ceiling as if I were completely exhausted.
“……”
“……”
In the desolate atmosphere, as if a storm had just passed through, the first to speak was Soo-in.
“Um… we don’t have much time, should we go eat dinner now?”
Thanks to our admirable younger brother, who told the Hyungs to come to their senses, we all got up from our seats.
“Let’s eat first.”
“I’m hungry.”
As we were tidying up, Soo-in tapped me on the shoulder.
“Tae-kyung Hyung, I don’t think anything serious will happen.”
“Oh… yeah. I hope so.”
I patted Soo-in on the back, and Soo-in’s gaze went down to the floor.
“Honestly, even if something serious happens, it won’t be a big deal.”
“Huh…?”
I felt like I knew what he meant. Right, if it’s Se-han….
“Se-han Hyung wouldn’t have done that without a plan… but honestly, even if something happens, I don’t think it’ll have a big impact.”
“I think so too, Tae-kyung Hyung.”
Jeong-min and Ho-soo agreed, and Gun-woo Hyung nodded as well.
“Even though Se-han seems to be running wild, he takes care of his own work so well, so…”
As the members expressed the same opinion, I felt the tension leaving my shoulders. I passed by my younger brothers walking ahead and quickly entered the restaurant.
“I’m really hungry. I need to eat first.”
At 3 AM, after returning to the dorm, I opened my phone as soon as I finished showering. I actually needed to sleep quickly, but I couldn’t help but check the articles.
“Sigh, just as I expected.”
It seems reporters don’t have quitting time.
The entertainment section of the weekday evening was filled with articles about Sung Se-han’s live broadcast.
Perfect Puzzle’s Sung Se-han Mentions ‘Leaving’!
Is there Trouble within ‘Perfect Puzzle’? ‘Sung Se-han’ Hints at Leaving
‘Sung Se-han’ Ahead of Solo Album and Survival. Why Did He Suddenly Mention Leaving…
“Se-han Hyung must be happy.”
Jeong-min, who was sitting on the sofa watching the articles with me, said.
“I hope we get this many articles when we debut, right?”
Ho-soo, who was coming out of the kitchen, jumped up.
“No? I don’t think I can handle these kinds of articles. Articles should be about good things, or else my Mom might be so shocked that she faints!”
“Guys.”
Gun-woo Hyung, who only poked his face out from his room, commanded gently.
“We need to catch up on sleep today. Everyone go in and fall asleep within 10 minutes, got it?”
“Yes!”
“Yes, I understand.”
Even after my younger brothers went into their rooms, I remained on the sofa.
“I’ll be in soon, Gun-woo Hyung. I’m just going to check the bulletin board… just 10 minutes.”
Gun-woo Hyung looked at me for a moment and quietly closed the door. I frantically scrolled down, ready to scan every post on the community within 10 minutes.