POV Minho
I stare at the interviewer sitting across from me, who is about to ask the fateful question.
I've finally agreed to my manager's proposal. Firstly, because now that Daiyu is fired, I won't risk "ruining" her career anymore, and secondly, because many Gold fans are crying foul.
- "So, Lee Know, can you explain your relationship with former Silver Tears member Daiyu?"
I smile politely and bring the microphone closer to my lips.
- "To start with, I don't incite any hatred towards her. We got together after I broke up with Shizuka."
- "This wasn't made public?" the interviewer asks.
I shake my head and continue, "She blackmailed me: if I didn't stay with her, she would find ways to harm members of her group and mine if necessary. She was dead serious about it."
I sigh and go on :
"She had just turned nineteen, and besides the fact that I'm twenty-two and dating a newly legal adult, I needed to act like an adult and take charge."
I exhale, trembling, aware that I could potentially ruin my group's career with my words, but it's too late; the wheel is already in motion.
- "I decided to break up after an argument," I say, avoiding mentioning Beomgyu, unsure if he wants to be named. "After that, the accident happened, and I realized I truly loved Shizuka."
-"Did you get back together then?"
I nod and look at the camera.
- "You know the rest. She refused, and that's where we stand. Nevertheless, Stay and Gold, please be happy for us. We're just two people living our love."
I bow and leave the room.
Hope I haven't screwed up.
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- "Good news, you're not hated or cursed," Changbin declares, scrolling through an article on his phone. "Bad news, Daiyu is still in the soup."
I roll my eyes, no longer surprised.
- "Why is that bad news?"
- "I don't know, I just said it like that because 'Good news and good news' sounded off."
I chuckle at his logic, and he reads me the article.
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- "She really forced a staff member to write her apology letter?"
- "Seems like it."
We stare at each other for a moment before sighing simultaneously.
- "At least she made another statement, that's something."
He purses his lips, and I take his hand.
- "Are you okay? How are you coping with her departure?"
- "It's sad. We could have continued as a group together if she hadn't been blinded by her desire for fame. I still have some empathy for her. After all, we've known each other since trainee days."
I nod and stroke the back of her hand with my thumb.
- "That's normal. She was like a little sister during those years."
She lets out another sigh, tears in her eyes.
- "It's weird to realize."
I sympathize with her and lean my face closer to hers to kiss her.
- "Everything will be fine. You said it yourself."
- "And I also need to focus on getting better," she adds.
- "One thing at a time."
She looks at me and gives a small smile before tapping my shoulder.
- "Copycat."
We laugh together, and I find myself admiring her face as she looks at me silently.
- "Minho."
- "Yes?"
- "Don't listen to what people say. I love your eyes. And your gaze."
She places her hand on my cheek, and I cover it with mine.
- "And also, thanks to Sumalee for fixing your hair color."
- "She said faded red was a no-go."
- "She was right."
She giggles and fixes a few stray strands of hair.
- "I love you, Minho."
- "I love you too, Shizuka. Thank you for forgiving me."
She laughs and gives me a mischievous smile.
- "Firstly, you should thank me for not kissing Soobin outright."
I roll my eyes and smirk, but my half-smile betrays my amusement.
- "I was foolish and immature."
- "That was just a few months ago."
- "I've matured, I assure you," I say, mimicking a serious face.
She kisses me before resting her forehead against mine.
- "Minho."
- "Yes?"
- "Can you get me a bottle of soda?"
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- "And so?"
She's still on the call with their manager, who is giving her the latest updates about Daiyu.
- "She's decided to return to China. She'll collect her belongings tomorrow."
- "We're going out tomorrow," she announces.
She ends the call, and I notice she's already stressing about the impending confrontation.
Their last moments as seven.
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