𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 ―𝐝.𝐨.𝐝

Chapter 68

[ Park Moondae's POV ]

The sound of quiet chatters and metal equipment filled the air.

We were back at the musicbomb show to perform <Hi-Five> live. The pre-recorded stage of <Magical Boy> played after it. And then, after all the other groups performed and the first place of the week award was given to VTIC, musicbomb ended.

I was tired, but we were currently waiting in line to greet the PD. It was the reason why idols got home late on music shows, and it was the reason why I couldn't go to bed like I wanted to at that moment.

"T-this is awkward," Seon Ahyun muttered next to me.

I couldn't help but agree. The hall was crowded with other groups, and a lot of their attention was focused on us.

I was in between Seon Ahyun and Seungmin, so I hoped that the more sociable people of the group would take care of the talking while I hid.

"How was the stage?" I asked the two.

"Huh? O-of course...it was great!"

"It was fun."

Seungmin was smiling, but I could see that his eyes weren't focused on me. I followed his gaze, seeing people moving out of the way like water in a low tide.

"It must be VTIC."

Because of their popularity and years of experience, VTIC was able to get priority in greeting the PD.

While I wondered if there were any special privileges for T1 affiliates, VTIC passed by. I was thinking of just bowing, but someone stopped walking right in front of me.

I could feel Seungmin take a small step closer to me.

"Ah, Moondae-ssi and Seungmin-ssi*, it's nice to meet you two again. Congratulations on debuting."

*A formal way to address someone. Like a co-worker

Other VTIC members popped out from behind Cheongryeo with smiles.

"Ah, this is them?"

"That's right."

"Wow, it's nice to meet you. Good luck with your activities!"

I looked at Cheongryeo, who was smiling.

"...This bastard seems to be doing this on purpose?"

I guess Seungmin was also slightly on edge. He was closer to me than usual.

"Yes, thank you," I said first. "It's good to see you again, sunbae-nim."

"Hello, sunbae-nim," Seungmin also greeted.

"It's good to see you too," Cheongryeo stated. "Um, shall we exchange numbers? It's rare for our activities to overlap like this."

"...I'm grateful."

Seungmin stayed silent, but he smiled. I guess he was thinking Cheongryeo only meant to add me since his eyes focused on me.

I calmly took out my smartphone.

It was certain that he was up to something. He didn't have to bother to say hello and wave to me when the camera was still on earlier. And now he was he was doing this. I just didn't know what his intention was.

"Is it just to show off your connections?"

"I'll contact you," Cheongryeo smiled. He glanced at Seungmin, but the boy shook his head.

"I don't have my phone with me," he said in a calm tone. It was a soft rejection.

"I see. Well, I'll see you later then."