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11

After Phuwin's bold revelation, the room went silent with shock. Gemini’s eyes widened as he tried to process what Phuwin had just said.

“Phu… what… what are you saying?” Gemini stammered, still caught off guard.

Phuwin chuckled, crossing his arms. “You really underestimate me, Gem. Did you think I wouldn’t notice all the secret glances, the way you’re always observing everything? And don’t even get me started on how you constantly pestered me to teach you new hacking skills.” Phuwin raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile playing on his lips. “Honestly, it was just a matter of connecting the dots.”

Gemini looked at him, eyes wide in amazement. “So… so you don’t hate me?” he asked tentatively.

Phuwin shook his head, smiling softly. “Hate you? Why would I hate you, huh? You tell me one good reason why I should.”

Gemini exhaled in relief, his face breaking into a huge smile. Without hesitation, he pulled Phuwin into a tight hug, gripping his shoulders excitedly. “Thank god! You have no idea how much that means to me.”

The others watched the scene unfold, still processing everything. Joe, his face a mix of curiosity and amusement, finally cleared his throat, interrupting the emotional reunion. “Alright, enough of the family bonding,” he said, raising an eyebrow. “Gem, can you tell us what exactly is happening here?”

Gemini pulled back from the hug and turned to Joe, still holding onto Phuwin’s shoulders. “Well… long story short, Phu here figured out that I’m part of the Black Shadows.”

Joong scratched his head, still looking slightly puzzled. “And he’s… okay with it?”

Phuwin shrugged, smirking. “What can I say? I’m not as clueless as I look.”

Dunk chuckled, nudging Pond with his elbow. “Looks like we’ve got ourselves a little detective.”

Phuwin stretched his arms with a playful grin. “You know, Gem, I haven’t forgotten the reason you guys kidnapped me, but I have to admit, you all did a pretty good job. So, thank you once again.”

Gemini looked at him with a confused expression. “Why are you thanking us again and again? Are you really okay with being here? Isn’t Uncle worried about you?”

Phuwin shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eye. “Let him worry for a little while,” he said, turning his head to the side and crossing his arms, as if savoring the thought.

Dunk leaned over, grinning at Phuwin. “Aww, you’re really something, huh? So cute!” he teased, reaching out and pinching Phuwin’s cheeks.

Phuwin swatted Dunk’s hand away with a side-eye. “Huh, don’t pinch me!” he grumbled, but there was a hint of a smile.

Dunk chuckled, ignoring Phuwin’s protest. “Aww, baby, you’re just too cute!” He pinched Phuwin’s cheeks again, unable to resist.

Joong, watching the scene unfold, pouted and stepped closer to Dunk, putting on his best puppy eyes. “Hey, baby, leave him. I’m your baby, right?”

Dunk rolled his eyes, shoving Joong lightly. “Aii, Joong, get off me. Don’t interrupt my pampering session.” With that, he turned back to Phuwin, giving his cheeks another playful squeeze.

Gemini laughed, watching Phuwin struggle under Dunk’s teasing.

Finally, Phuwin threw up his hands, laughing. “Okay, okay, enough already! Give me something to eat, will you? I’m starving. I didn’t get a chance to eat since the afternoon, and you guys didn’t even let me grab any food.”