❝ 𝐀𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐄! ❞ . AETHER HAREM

## 𝐜𝐡 . 𝟐

❝ 𝐃𝐂𝐊𝐙 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍? ❞
୨୧ ꒱ 　two rival groups, collaborating?　;

— 6REEZE (Professional. Venti and Heizou, please do not joke around here.) —

Jean
Announcement: Xianyun and I have plans to collaborate with DCKZ. I know, I know—you two are rival groups, but this could actually work out for the best for both sides.

And Aether, we couldn’t help but notice one of their members commenting on your Instagram post. That would be a perfect opportunity to take advantage of.

Xianyun
^ Much to my dismay, Jean.
However, as your second manager, it is my duty to prioritize what’s best for the group, and even I cannot deny that this is an excellent opportunity for all of you.

Venti
DCKZ??
AS IN GROUP W ZHONGLI??

Xianyun
Unfortunately.

Venti
YK IM FRENEMIES W HIM
WE HAVE BAD BAD PAST
AND NOW HE'S W RAIDEN TOO
WHAT'S NEXT?? HE'S GONNA BE IN CONTACT W NAHIDA???
HE LEGIT LEFT ME.
LIKE????
AHWUEHWOWNAI
AND HE MAKES IT SEEM LIKE I LEFT HIM.

Scaramouche
ew raiden mention

Jean
...
I wasn’t aware of that, my apologies, Venti. However, we’re looking at this from a business perspective, so I’m afraid all of you will need to set your differences aside for the greater good.

Venti
BUT JEANNNN

Jean
@Aether

Aether
hm?
why am i mentioned,, i'm listening i swear

Jean
You’re usually the one who gets Venti to calm down and go along with things... Please? Just this once?
I’ll even get all of you those cup noodles you like. Yes, I know they’re unhealthy, and I’ll have to come up with a new diet plan for the week to keep you on track, but consider it a thank-you for helping me with this favor.

Aether
owah
okayyyy
<3

Xianyun
Adorable.
Continue.

Heizou
I saw Aether js burst the door open into Ventis room what's going awn
oh nvm
WHAT
favoritism???
See? I'm an angel, I will always listen to you all <3

Jean
No, you don't.

Scaramouche
deserved

Jean
Whenever we told you to let go of Aether, to not get too close, or to stop flirting with him—especially in public to avoid those "shipping" rumors—did you ever listen?

Xianyun
She “ate you up,” as the young ones would say.

Xiao
Never say that again.

Jean
Ahem… I’m afraid we are straying off topic now. However, it seems there are no further objections. Please ensure you get enough rest, as I will have a scheduled meeting with you and DCKZ tomorrow.

As per usual, Sucrose will be the one waking you all up and ensuring you’re ready, while Faruzan will be fixing you up. Since Sucrose appears to be asleep at the moment—goodnight, Sucrose—I don’t want to overwhelm her by asking her to do anything beyond her usual tasks.