KBIN - CALL ME K

K: IT'S MY FAULT

K had a hard time forgiving himself when Hanbin ranked 9th last time, so he vows to try his best to avoid challenging his patience again. Just one more round and Hanbin will debut. It's obvious that the global audience is loving him so much, so all Hanbin needs to do is to pass this test, and he will be safe. 

However, K finds it quite strange that the producer all of a sudden criticizes Hanbin's dancing a lot. He has never seen them praise or complain about Hanbin before, so obviously, something is changing. However, as Hanbin's ranking steadily rises up, K assumes that he's the show's black horse and therefore, the producers are being strict to make sure Hanbin's performance will be flawless. K must give them a hand then! Thinking so, K spends every single second around Hanbin to help him put on the best performance. K doesn't only correct Hanbin's dancing moves but also help him improve his facial expression. Being cool is right in K's area of expertise and he's more than willing to share tips with his boyfriend. 

Hung hoped for a week with joy and happiness only but when seeing K that motivated, Hung can only practice hard. Also, no matter what the result is, Hung must not disappoint Hannies, who have been supporting him tremendously. This last performance will be his way to thank them for being with him through all the hardships.

But no matter how much he has tried, Hung is still a 22yo guy in a foreign land. There are nights he cries to sleep out of homesickness. And now, after hearing those harsh words, Hung quickly finds himself kneeling on the floor. He knows what they are trying to do, and he can already feel the pain those who support him will have to go through... 

- What's wrong, Hanbinie? You did well today. 

- I'm worried about the feedbacks.

K ah, tonight we will have to split up. I'm nervous... I'm hurt... But I can't tell you...

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K ranks first and he deserves it. He burned the stage. And just as Hung predicted, there is no miracle for him.  

Hung knows when his name turns red, Hannies might burst into tears. That thought quickly brings tears to his eyes, but Hung has to immediately hold them back. Hung must stay strong, Hung must keep his smile on so they won't be worried about his well-being. Hung believes his smile can wipe their sadness away. Therefore, it's what Hannies need the most right now. 

In the waiting room, K is dumbstruck by the announcement. How can they come up with such a lame excuse? Hanbin's vocal? He's super vocal Hanbin ibnida!!! They always complained about his moves and K helped him fix them. They never mentioned his vocal before. If they had done it, K would have come up with a solution too. Why all of a sudden? Is it a trap? What did Hanbin do that they kept doing him dirty? They robbed his center position in the I&Credible test and now they eliminated him with such a lame-ass reason. If they really cared that much about vocals, who is the vocal coach anyway? 

(K is right behind Sunoo!!!)

K quickly runs out to hug Hanbin and to talk with him in private. However, Hung can't do it. They both are extremely emotional and Hung shouldn't do anything that might harm K's debut. After giving each of the trainees a goodbye, Hung turns his back, walking slowly to the bus waiting outside. 

- Hanbin!

It's K! Seeing K's red eyes filled with tears, Jay and Niki quickly tell others to get in, leaving the two hyungs some privacy. 

- Hanbin ah, I've thought it over. I will leave with you. I want us to debut together. If you aren't here, what's the point of me continuing...

That's the last thing Hung wants to hear right now. Debut together? Things aren't that easy, K! Hung shouldn't put his debut at risk.

- K ah, we should take a break. 

K immediately grabs Hanbin's hands. Was he too strict this week? K is a perfectionist so he might have made Hanbin feel frustrated, just like how Niki and the Flicker team did? 

- I'm sorry. It's my fault. I will never let go of your hands. Please don't do it to me! 

- No, you have done nothing wrong... Just that, I'm no longer happy around you... 

That's exactly what K was afraid of. Was he too annoying? 

- I will change. I will never ask you to do things you don't like again. 

Hung really can't think of any other reasons to make K give up. K is so close to his dream, how can Hung be an obstacle on his path? And with all the warnings they have sent to him, Hung knows they will never let them date. It's better to stop it right here, right now, so K can debut. 

- Just that... I'm happier around Nicholas... 

K has one Achilles' heel, and it's Nicholas. Where did Hanbin and that Taiwanese go after arriving in Japan? Why did they never return to Dai Viet? And if Hanbin has feelings for that guy, how can K compete with him given that he has spent 350 years waiting for Hanbin?

- If so, I wish you both happiness... 

K quickly turns his back, walking straight to the door, with tears running down his cheeks...