By Zephyria During the two weeks leading up to Sky Blue’s debut.
Despite the threat that he shouldn’t be unreachable, Sung Se-han really had a busy schedule where even a single phone call was difficult.
As expected, Sung Se-han set a new record for first-week sales of a solo album and dominated the top spot on various music programs. And the craze for ‘I’ll Wait From 2 PM’ was growing even stronger.
I was practically giving up sleep to watch Sung Se-han’s fancams, which had increased rapidly. On top of that, variety shows were now lined up.
「Alright! A talk show that never sleeps! Who is today’s guest? We have invited someone who is really hard to get!」
「Ah! I know! I’ve been waiting until 2 PM every day to meet this person? Have you finally come?」
「Kyaaak! Is that really him?」
In the meantime, the competition to cast Sung Se-han, whose topicality was guaranteed, was said to be very fierce among various programs.
「Sung Se-han-ssi! Won’t you come on our ‘People Who Eat Less’? Huh?」
「Actually, I’ve contacted them separately. You’ll probably get a call soon.」
「Oh? So we can trust Cha Jin-soo and wait?」
「Sung Se-han-ssi! Will you come if we wait until 2 PM? Do you promise?」
There were so many appearances that I couldn’t possibly watch all the variety shows.
It was impossible unless a day had 48 hours, so I had to postpone watching them with a regretful heart.
“Tae-kyung Hyung, can’t I stay up for just 30 more minutes?”
As soon as I turned off the lights and lay down on the bed, Jeong-min asked cautiously. I hesitated for a moment, but eventually, I had no choice but to allow it.
“Just 30 minutes. Otherwise, it’ll be tough tomorrow.”
“Okay! I got it!”
To monitor Sung Se-han’s music show stages, the only way was to cut back on sleep. I used that as an excuse, but the truth was that I wanted to watch the videos again and again.
Jeong-min was the same, and probably the situation in the other rooms was no different. These days, the younger members were mentioning and admiring Sung Se-han’s stage presence whenever they had a chance.
Sung Se-han filled the stage alone as if he had been a solo artist from the beginning. No, he overflowed.
He was continuing his solo activities wonderfully, to the point where provocative articles were coming out saying that Perfect Puzzle wasn’t missed.
But, again, I was the problem.
At first, I really enjoyed this time of covering myself with the blanket and watching Sung Se-han’s fancams.
The problem arose not long after.
When Sung Se-han made eye contact with the camera, I somehow ended up looking away. It felt like my heart was dropping, and I also felt a burning sensation, but it was difficult to figure out why.
As a result, I ended up missing almost all the close-up shots.
That wasn’t the only problem.
When the camera scanned his body explicitly like a music video scene, I closed my eyes without realizing it.
As this happened repeatedly, I ended up closing my eyes almost all the time except for the full screen.
“I’m not that tired today, so it’s okay.”
Maybe it’s because I’ve been sensitive because my body has been tired lately. I opened the newly uploaded fancam in the dark blanket.
“……!”
As soon as the video started, the camera was scanning Sung Se-han’s pelvis.
Ah, damn it. I squeezed my eyes shut and covered my face with one hand.
I don’t know what these people are thinking, emphasizing Sung Se-han’s lower body so persistently.
What if there’s an accident? That bastard often makes something the size of his forearm bulge out….
Ah, gasp…! Suddenly, I felt pain in my lower abdomen, so I bent over as much as I could. But the sensation that struck like lightning became clearer and clearer.
Sung Se-han’s hard flesh bumping into my lower abdomen. I didn’t even want to think about what it was.
I gritted my teeth and rubbed my confused head on the pillow. Nevertheless, I couldn’t shake off the painful pleasure that flowed through my whole body.
My toes were tensed up with a sharp and dizzying sensation like static electricity.
I clenched the blanket tightly and endured, but nothing was resolved, only cold sweat was flowing. Eventually, my body started to tremble.
I couldn’t take it anymore.
No way.
I can’t possibly accept my condition.
So I kicked off the blanket and sat up abruptly.
“Hyung? What’s wrong?”
Jeong-min, surprised by my sudden action, asked cautiously. I cleared my throat lightly and shook my head.
“No, I’m just going to sit and watch.”
“Okay.”
I was glad that Jeong-min didn’t notice my voice trembling.
I sat cross-legged with a repentant heart. Perhaps because of the self-loathing, my hot body cooled down rapidly.
“I think I’m really trash.”
“Huh? What are you talking about?”
Jeong-min got up abruptly and said seriously.
“Tae-kyung Hyung, it’s understandable. I also get jealous and envious when I see Se-han Hyung, so how much more would you guys? I totally understand.”
“Yeah… thanks.”
Seeing the innocent Jeong-min made me even more ashamed, and I couldn’t lift my head.
If I said I got excited watching my friend’s stage video, who would see me as a decent human being?
What would Sung Se-han say if he found out? Sigh…! I’d be lucky if he didn’t despise me.
“No, but.”
“Huh?”
Jeong-min turned around again because my inner thoughts came out. I waved my hand, saying it was nothing, and covered myself with the blanket again.
Thinking about it, there’s something unfair.
It was Sung Se-han, that bastard, who initially raised that weapon-like thing and thrust it at me.
The guy who doesn’t know embarrassment or shame is the one who’s separate, so why should only I suffer from guilt?
“Ha…!”
I just feel like everything’s ruined now.
Meanwhile, Sky Blue’s tracklist and concept photos were released.
Following the harame, the music video teaser was released, and the reaction was much hotter than we had expected.
“Tae-kyung Hyung, the music video teaser is really well-made! The fans really like it? Aren’t we going to be a huge hit?”
“Wow! Gun-woo Hyung! We’re really showing signs of a huge hit! Right?”
While Jeong-min and Ho-soo were easily excited, Soo-in had a calm and cool side.
“Didn’t you hear what Tae-kyung Hyung said? A huge hit doesn’t come easily. You guys, how about calming down a bit?”
Then he looks at me looking at the scar in the mirror. It’s like he’s saying, Hyung, did I do well? and I chuckled.
“Soo-in can go down the mountain now. There’s nothing more to teach.”
Jeong-min pouted as Soo-in touched the back of his neck as if he was embarrassed.
Leaving the younger members behind, I looked in the mirror again.
There was still a faint scar of about 5 centimeters on my cheek, but it wasn’t really a big problem. It’s a scar that will heal someday.
I closed the mirror and took out my phone to read Sung Se-han’s message that arrived two hours ago again.
[Tae-kyung, I saw the teaser.]
[Don’t smile so prettily on stage. You might get caught.]
He’s saying the things the fans are saying. After clearing my throat to erase my laughter, I headed to the practice room with the members.
Somehow, my heart feels light.
It’s been a while since I saw his face, but reading the message seemed to resolve everything.
March 28th. We held a debut showcase inviting only reporters.
It was a small-scale showcase held in a small theater, but fairly favorable articles were sent out.
And at 6 PM, Sky Blue’s debut music video was uploaded.
[We Under the Sky]
The music video started with a clear sky, as expected.
Next, it pulls in a school building shining alone in a gray city, then goes straight into a classroom.
It was a production that gave fans who were focused on the video the feeling that they were being sucked into the classroom.
And with the cheerful rhythm of the drums and synthesizer, the Sky Blue members in school uniforms burst into the classroom and reach out to the fans.
「We under the sky!」
The member who hit the intro with a cool high note from the center was ‘Tae-kyung’.
Tae-kyung, wearing a dark blue school uniform, showed off powerful choreography while maintaining a soft smile throughout. When his light brown hair fluttered, a sparkling effect followed.
「Live today.」
「Because yesterday is gone.」
「We don’t know what will happen tomorrow. We don’t know the future like tomorrow. We are right now.」
Then ‘Soo-in’, who brushed past Tae-kyung and came forward, poured out honest rap.
「Now, with the tips of these toes.」
「I decide the direction I’m going.」
「Right now, today, I have to go.」