𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 | Debut or Die x Male OC

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⌜ Three days later. . . ⌟

The Conference room inside the Ijoco dorm.

"Alright, everyone, are you ready?" the MC asked, his face beaming with excitement as he looked out at them. His energy was contagious, sparking a buzz through the crowd.

The group responded with eager determination, voices overlapping as they shouted, "YES!!" Some clenched their fists in excitement, others exchanged encouraging glances, and a few even bounced on their toes, ready to dive into the challenge ahead.

"Then… let the scavenger hunt begin!" the MC announced, raising his voice over the crowd. His words were met with cheers as everyone sprang into action, adrenaline pumping through their veins.

⌜ 14:56 ⌟

With a grin, he watched as they scattered, each team diving headfirst into the thrill of the hunt.

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⌜ 10 minutes ago. . . ⌟

"Moondae, Moondae~!" Lee Sejin B chimed, joining Ha Iljun as they showered Moondae with heart gestures and playful cheers. Both were beaming, giving him all the attention and affection they could muster.

I stifled a laugh as Park Moondae gave them a deadpan look. "...What are you doing?"

"We’re welcoming the star of the first episode, Park Moondae!" they declared enthusiastically, grinning as they continued their over-the-top gestures.

"Did you have a nice break?" I asked Sejin A, watching him closely.

Sejin A nodded, a small smile appearing as he replied, "Yeah, it was good." He seemed relaxed, his shoulders less tense than usual. "I finally got some time to recharge."

"That’s good to hear," I replied with a grin. "You deserved it."

"To be honest, yesterday was quite fun…" Sejin A muttered, looking away with a small smile playing on his lips.

"You did?" I asked, surprised by the hint of warmth in his voice.

Sejin A gave a slight nod, still avoiding my gaze. "Yeah… it was nice spending time with you, Seojun."

Yesterday was pretty hectic—the lines were too long, the movie was a drag, and the café was closed for maintenance. Nothing went quite as planned. We ended up just hanging around the arcade, trying a few games, and settling for some drinks from a vending machine nearby.

But despite all that, Sejin A still seemed to enjoy himself. I was honestly surprised he’d had so much fun, even with everything working against us. It felt like, somehow, just being together made even the simplest things worthwhile.

⌜ Seems like it went actually well that you thought it was, Host! ( ˶ˆᗜˆ˵ ) ⌟

Well, I'm glad that he actually enjoyed it. . .

⌜ You were really awesome back there, Host! ( ˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵ ) ⌟

Tell me about it. . .

⌜ It was honestly quite surprising that you enjoy the arcade, system 002 only knows that you laze around your apartment, eat snacks and sleep. (  ≧ᗜ≦) ⌟

"Why, you little mutt—" I stopped mid-sentence, my words slipping out before I could catch myself. Thankfully, no one seemed to hear my quiet outburst, and I took a moment to regain my composure. My heart raced as I glanced around, hoping to avoid any unwanted attention. The last thing I needed was to draw the ire of those nearby. I had to keep my thoughts in check, especially in a place like this.

I glanced ahead and spotted Moondae tucked behind Ahyeon, with Ha Iljun and Sejin B joking around nearby. Moondae’s gaze met mine, and I couldn’t help but give a small wave. He responded with a quiet hum, acknowledging me with his usual subtle charm.