20. Never let go

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Resonating across the World...

Nam Joon was determined not to disturb her, even though he missed her terribly. He looked visibly sad and depressed. The other members noticed but didn't press him, hoping he would eventually open up about what was troubling him.

One night, unable to sleep, he decided to take a walk in the hotel park. Jin happened to find him there. "Joonah! Did you eat anything?" Jin asked, noticing Nam Joon's downcast expression.

Nam Joon shook his head.

Jin raised an eyebrow, "Come on, I know there's someone in your mind. What's going on?"

"Someone turned me down," Nam Joon replied, his voice heavy with frustration.

Jin's face lit up with a playful grin. "Did you drop the fact that you're WWH's brother?"

Seeing Nam Joon's frustrated expression, Jin quickly added, "Wait, wait, no more jokes. Did you at least show her my photo?"

Nam Joon stared at Jin in disbelief.

Jin chuckled, then with a serious tone said, "I'm really not kidding now. Is she blind or something? How could she possibly reject you?"

Frustrated, Nam Joon started to stand up. "Hyung, I'm heading to my room."

Jin grabbed his wrist and pulled him back down with a serious expression. "Nam Joonah, if you really like her, then go for it. Keep fighting and she'll find her way to you. Believe in yourself and don't let this bring you down."

Nam Joon took a deep breath and nodded. Jin's words seemed to ease the burden in his heart. They sat in silence for a moment, the night around them filled with the gentle rustling of leaves.

In the grand dance of life, each rejection and heartache can feel like a stumble, a misstep in the intricate choreography we imagine for ourselves. Nam Joon, in his moment of despair, felt the weight of the world on his shoulders, as if one faltered step could ruin the entire performance. Yet, Jin, ever the wise and playful confidant, knew that every dancer faces moments of imbalance.

"Nam Joonah," Jin said softly, "life is like a river. Sometimes it flows smoothly, and other times it encounters rocks and rapids. These obstacles don't stop the river; they simply change its course. You must flow with it, adapt, and continue moving forward. The river's strength lies in its persistence, and so does yours."

Jin's metaphor of the river resonated deeply with Nam Joon, reminding him that setbacks are not endpoints but rather integral parts of his journey. 

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