SCI MYSTERY (idol au)

Chapter 19: Comments

After the successful release of Perspectives, the members of Eclipse had been riding a high wave of excitement and satisfaction. The song had resonated deeply with fans, who responded with immense support and shared their interpretations of the world in the comments. It was the perfect moment to go live virtually and interact with their fans. With each member's phone set up, they settled into a cozy formation in their practice room, eager to share stories and answer questions.

As soon as the live started, supportive fans flooded the chat, sharing their own unique perspectives on life and offering words of encouragement. The members smiled as they read the messages, taking turns to address their fans' questions about the song and their thoughts.

Bai Yutong leaned into the camera, smiling. "We're glad you all enjoyed Perspectives. It's a very personal song for each of us, and it's amazing to hear your stories, too."

A fan asked, "Zhan Zhao, could you tell us more about what you meant by the 'web of human motivations'? It sounds so deep!"

Zhan Zhao chuckled, his scholarly demeanor lighting up the screen. "Of course. I just mean that everyone's actions are driven by certain factors—personal experiences, beliefs, goals. It's like a puzzle, and I enjoy figuring it out."

As the live continued, they all shared more insights into their worldviews, laughing and joking together, creating a warm, engaging atmosphere that made the fans feel close to them. But soon, the comments began to shift.

At first, it was subtle. A few fans started writing flirtatious comments about the members, playfully admiring their looks. The team didn't pay much attention, brushing off the more forward comments with polite responses.

But soon, some comments grew more explicit. Zhao Zhen, who had experience dealing with inappropriate comments from fans in the past, quickly reported the users, but he couldn't keep up with the speed at which they appeared.

Suddenly, a particularly disturbing comment surfaced. "I'd love to see Bai Chi under me, crying and begging."

A silence fell over the team as they registered the comment. Zhao Zhen quickly blocked the user, anger flaring in his eyes. Bai Yutong's jaw clenched as he scrolled through the chat, hoping to delete any similar messages before Bai Chi could notice. Zhan Zhao's face hardened, a rare look of anger shadowing his normally calm features.

Bai Chi, who was still reading through other fans' supportive comments, hadn't noticed yet. But the explicit remarks kept coming, growing harder to ignore. Eventually, Bai Chi saw one of the messages and squinted at it, puzzled.

"Why would they say that?" he muttered aloud, his voice a mix of confusion and innocence. He looked at his teammates, noticing the cold, angry expressions on their faces.

Seeing his confusion, Bai Yutong tried to steer him away. "Bai Chi, maybe you should sit this one out. Let us handle this—"

But Bai Chi had already pieced it together. As he read the comments more closely, his eyes began to fill with tears. He tried to hide his reaction, but the shock and hurt were clear on his face.