MANAGER | newjeans x reader

Chapter Thirty Five

All of the members sat in stunned silence, processing the bombshell revelation from Y/n. Sensing the heavy atmosphere, Y/n decided to lighten the mood.

"Sajangnim told me that the collaboration with IU is still uncertain... and he also told me to give you guys the day off," Y/n informed them, hoping to distract them from the distressing news about IU's disparaging remarks.

"I just can't believe IU sunbae would say that to us.." Hyein's voice trailed off, prompting Y/n's curiosity. "What did she say?" Y/n inquired.

Without hesitation, Danielle sprang into action, typing furiously on her phone. She then crouched down beside Y/n, showing her the damning video. The rest of the members gathered around, eager to witness Y/n's reaction.

As the video played, Y/n clenched her fists in frustration. The hurtful words from IU cut deep, especially seeing the pained expressions on Hanni and Minji's faces.

"Who?" The voice behind the camera sounded familiar, hinting at a close relationship with IU. Y/n exchanged glances with Hanni and Minji, sharing their silent distress.

"Who else but those stupid NewJeans kids?" IU's voice dripped with disdain, causing Y/n's jaw to clench even tighter.

The video continued, each cruel remark further deepening the sense of betrayal among the group. Y/n couldn't bear to see her friends hurt, so she spoke up.

"It's not true," Y/n interjected, her voice firm and resolute. Despite the hurtful words, she refused to let IU's comments tarnish the bond they shared.

"Yeah, don't get me started with the other three," IU sneered, her tone dripping with venom. "I hate Danielle's smiley face; it's so plastic,"

Hearing this, Danielle's expression fell, her usually cheerful demeanor clouded with hurt.

IU's disparaging comments didn't end there. "Ah! I remember you said Haerin is such a weirdo because she keeps staring," the other person chimed in.

Haerin's eyes narrowed in indignation, feeling the sting of IU's words.

"So weird, their maknae is so loud also," IU continued, her disdain evident in every word. "Anyways, Rosé—"

Before IU could finish her sentence, Danielle hastily pressed the pause button, silencing the room once more. The weight of IU's insults hung heavily in the air, leaving the members feeling wounded and vulnerable.

Hanni let out a heavy sigh, her shoulders slumping in defeat. "I can't believe she said those things about us..."

Minji's brows furrowed in frustration, her lips pressed into a thin line. "We've always looked up to her, and she just trashes us like that..."

Danielle's usually bright eyes dulled with disappointment, her hand gripping her phone tightly. "I thought she was different..."

Haerin's jaw clenched as she struggled to contain her anger. "She doesn't even know us, yet she's quick to judge..."

Even amidst the hurt, there was a sense of unity among them. Y/n could see it in the way they looked to each other for support, their shared resolve to overcome this setback together.

"We won't let her words define us," Y/n declared, her voice firm with determination. "We know who we are, and that's all that matters."

Y/n slipped away to her room, leaving the others to deal with the awkward vibes. The air was thick with tension, and everyone was silently processing their own thoughts.

"How about we settle this in the most professional way?" Hanni suggested.

Danielle, being Danielle, rolled her eyes. "Okay so what is 'the most professional way' for you?"

"Danielle, I am speaking here properly, give some respect," Hanni chided. "If we are going to be bitches to each other, this will never end."

Danielle reluctantly apologized, and Hanni continued her explanation. "My suggestion is, either we stop liking her so she won't get fired or take the risks to make your moves, to capture her heart in short."

"I don't think it is up to us," Haerin interjected.

Minji agreed, "Yeah, because Y/n will be the one in trouble."

"Okay, let's talk to her then," Hanni suggested.

Meanwhile, Y/n was in her room, totally freaking out. Memories from the night before were swirling in her head, especially Hyein's weird challenge. Y/n couldn't wrap her head around it and found herself getting more and more frustrated.

"What the heck?!" she muttered, feeling totally lost and overwhelmed. Sitting on her bed, she tried to make sense of everything, but it felt like a hopeless mess.

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Please, please, please, I need all my readers for this because I am basing my decisions off of you guys.

So I've decided that after this, my next book would be something like mafia.

So here is the question, I would REALLY love and appreciate if you guys answer, like all the readers.

For that book, do you guys want it to be (member)xreader or (newjeans)xreader

The difference is, if you choose newjeansxreader the attention would be to all of the members.

But if you guys choose (member)xreader, there are still interactions with the members but the chosen member would be our focus!

PLEASE ANSWER ㅠㅠ