Chapter 8

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The telltale signs – a scrunched-up nose and a pungent whiff – signal a diaper change is in order. The usual diaper duty roster goes out the window this time as everyone wants a piece of the action.
Minho, ever the responsible one, takes charge. He lays Felix down and attempts to wrestle off the offending diaper.  Felix, however, has other plans. He rolls over with surprising speed, giggling as Minho fumbles with the tape.
Just as Minho manages to contain the situation, Jisung bursts in, armed with wipes like a knight wielding a broadsword.  His enthusiasm is admirable, but his technique – enthusiastic swipes that leave most of Felix untouched – leaves much to be desired.
The room dissolves into chaos as the members all try to help (and hinder) at the same time. Seungmin tries (and fails) to corral everyone with military precision.  Changbin attempts to distract Felix with funny faces, only to get a face full of… well, you get the picture.
Hyunjin, ever the fashionista, tries to fold the dirty diaper into an origami masterpiece, much to everyone's amusement (and disgust).  In the end, it's the ever-reliable Bang Chan who emerges victorious.  With a practiced hand and a calm demeanor, he successfully changes Felix's diaper, earning a chorus of cheers and relieved sighs.
As they all collapse on the floor in a fit of giggles, they realize that even the most unpleasant tasks become hilarious adventures when you share them with the people you love.  And though they may never look at diaper duty the same way again, the memory of their chaotic attempt to change toddler Felix will forever be etched in their minds.

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