No Longer a Monster | Chenji

Chapter 33:

"... What are we talking about?"

Jisung asks out of a sudden, causing everyone to be startled at how he asked his strange question. For backstory, they were talking and discussing the current situations Jisung has in Haechan's study. Before the discussion ever took place, Jisung was fully aware that they were going to talk about the issues so why would he ask a question like that?

"... Aren't you aware of what we're doing, Jisung?"

Jaemin asks as Jeno and Haechan both feel that there is something not quite right in Jisung's question. The prince, on the other hand, shakes his head awkwardly just like his normal self. However, this is unlikely normal because Jisung isn't really that forgetful of present occurrences.

Could it be...?

"You don't remember?"
"I don't? I don't really know, Hae-... Hae..."

The younger one pauses as he feels the same sharp, immense pain he always felt in his head. At the other side of the room, Jeno finally confirmed his thoughts about his youngest brother, finding out that there really was going on in Jisung's head. 'He couldn't even remember Haechan's name. Oh, dear. Jisung is starting to forget faster...', Jeno thought as he gulped in realization.

"Jisung, are you alright? It's me... It's me Haechan."
"... I-I know you're my brother but how did I forget your name?- I-I know all of you! How did I?!-"
"Shh- Shh..."

Haechan interrupts Jisung, trying to prevent him from panicking. Jeno sheds a tear, feeling sorry for what's happening to his youngest brother as he wipes his tears away to not let anyone know, or else Jisung's panic attack will go worse. The worst part is that Chenle isn't there for him as Chenle already made his way to back the orphanage since yesterday.

"... You're going to end up fine, Jisung. Don't worry."

Haechan sternly says, suppressing his tears as he looks at his younger brother dealing with being forgetful. The two of them are actually very similar and that fact saddens Haechan more than it should. 'That fucking bitch really chose Jisung to ruin.', he thought, his anger building up towards that princess once again.

"Jisung, do you want to rest and take your mind off of this for a bit?"
"I don't know but we were talking about something... something important right?"
"... It's not that needed, Jisung. You can rest now."

Haechan puts an emphasis on his name over and over again, making sure that Jisung doesn't forget his own name. As usual, Jaemin volunteers to take care of Jisung in his bedroom as he wants Jeno to pay more attention to the plan instead. However, that doesn't really change Jeno's thoughts as he still is very concerned about Jisung's mental health.

"... I'll go with him, Haechan. Just tell me what goes next in the plan, is that fine?"
"Alright, sure."

Haechan responds as the herb specialist proceeds to walk Jisung back to his room. After a few moments of silence, Haechan clears his throat to catch everyone's attention as he continues to proceed with the meeting. Mark turns to look at Haechan, seeing the pain in him even if his expression is a bit more "blank".

"Are you sure you want to continue this meeting now?"
"... Let's just do whatever we can do to save my brother."

Haechan replies as his husband nods in response.

"Alright, let's... Let's just proceed."

All of them nod as Haechan started to discuss the consequences of possible actions.

"So, we're having major complications right now and I'm confirming that Amélie is a demon since... it's obvious that my brother is having a lot of attacks coming from her. I think we need to act fast so that we could stop whatever the fuck she's planning to do with Jisung. Does anyone have a suggestion? Or just random options because I just can't think of anything good enough right now?"