Chapter 21: Chaotic Start to Film

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The next day everyone slowly woke up from their slumber as early as 6 am. Jisung yawn as he gets up and checks his phone, seeing messages from Xion and Jongho about their scheduled "meeting". Jisung smiles and sends a message of good luck with a winking emoji. Then he got changed and returned to see WinWin, who was already awake and had altered outfits. The older smiled and ruffled his hair before asking, "so any plans for today?" Jisung looked at the email Hyeon-U sent and confirmed before he continued, "we need to start with the outfits that Moon and Peace have already discussed as they are the most fashionable members. We just need to do photoshoots and other things." WinWin nods Hyeon-U came in and inform Jisung to head over to the stylist's room to get ready.

The younger nodded and headed there immediately greeting them and sitting in the chair as they worked on his makeup. Peace came in and talked with them about Jisung's makeup idea and wanted it to be soft and natural to something smokey and dark. As there was more talking one of the stylists came and asked, "Jisung, there are outfits that we have for you to try on for the prerelease. I need you to decide which one you like before we have to head out to the location." Jisung nods before he replies, "sure but we have to split up into groups." The stylist nods before they leave. Jisung looked at himself in the mirror, the makeup looked natural but it also looked a bit different on him. There was a subtle difference thanks to his eyeliner and new lip color. Jisung liked the makeup and spoke up about it. Peace smiles and thanks him as they head over to the dressing room to try on the outfits.

After a couple of minutes of trying on outfits and discussing suggestions for each, Jisung decided to wear outfits 2, 4, 5, and 9. He then headed to the location, and the group started their photoshoot and music video. It was a long day as they had a lot to do. But it was fun as the hyungs, noonas, sunbaes, and hoobaes were hyping them up and inputting ideas to make it better.

Jisung video-called Jongho and Xion to check and update them on the progress while on break. And seeing the two 00s liners talking about their progress excitedly made him smile. And then Jongho asked, "so we are going first before you guys right?" Jisung nodded and replied, "yeah, I know it is going to be a lot, especially with you both having more pressure from doing five mvs for your EP but it will be worth it." There were smiles before Xion pointed out, "Ateez and atiny see Jongho as cute or hot depending on his outfit and expression. However, they need to see him being hot and badass. I'm so excited." Jongho lightly swatted Xion's hands before revealing, "yah, Xion! But I also know Xion is seen as a princess and sassy but they never see him hot and sexy. Like yeah me, sometimes, but Xion, rarely. I am excited about the last song and the one Dino produced." Jisung smiled and commented, "I'm excited too, I also wished you both the best on the choreo for the dances you will be doing for all the songs." The 00s liners nodded and said their byes as they had to finish their filming. The co-leader of Darkside smiles before heading back to the site as they finish the photoshoot. The choreo had already been practiced while they were balancing other plans. Jisung is glad that they are doing things early as they have a lot more to do.

Someone taps his shoulder, and Jisung turns to see S.Coups standing. He greeted the elder as the leader questioned him something. "So, after your group's debut, is our and the others next?" Jisung nods and responds, "yep, it's going to be more hectic as we are all planning the next steps. It is going to drain everyone's energy out." S.coups nods before he informs the younger, "here is some advice, don't be afraid to stand up for your group. I had to do that when it came to my group. And I know a girl group had members who take breaks to get schoolwork done and other things. So, I suggest you do the same. They may be rookie idols, but we both know they are teens who are humans and make mistakes. And another thing, let kids be kids and teens be teens, except when they do something really bad. A lot of us had become adults or matured quickly because of the harshness of the industry, younger siblings, or because we have to be a leader." S.Coups then turns to see Dino talking to Aries and Yubin showing them something. Jisung watch as Seventeen smiles fondly at their youngest member.

"Dino," Scoups spoke softly, "he had to deal with a lot for him and I am thankful to many of Dino's fans for being there for him. Some fans won't support all members. That happened with Junhui as well. And it is sad and I wish fans would respect all members." Jisung nodded and said, "Many fans have respected our privacy, but there are few that would sneak around and try to get us kicked out because we have a lover or spouse. It gets worst when they get mad when we have someone like that and they wanted to date us. I hated the parasocial thing, it can ruin idols. And the fact we can't do much make things worse. And the companies, some will protect artists others won't. It's unfair, and it makes artists worry about our private life. This is not normal; and I wish they could have left us alone. I like our fans but some can do crazy, scary things. Fake rumors, editing pictures, and more." Jisung shivered as he thought out it, "some fans were asking their favorite artists to speak up about it because of how much we have been suffering because of these parasocial relationship shit." S.Coups nods and adds, "we need to, atleast through songs or something. I agree that marketing artists as certain things should not be the plan. And we are not treated as humans, so I am worried about the next generation of artists. I found out that those so-called fans are older than us. And more advice, be there for your members. Especially when things like this happen, understand that some things won't be in your favor and sometimes you can't do much about it. And one more thing don't be afraid to take breaks for mental and emotional health. Fans understand physical health, but mental health is also important. I had a hard time and I needed to take a break and fans were understanding." Jisung nodded as he remembered more advice before he spoke calmly, "here is some advice before because of the whole plan going in. Expect the unexpected. It is a bit confusing. But there are going to be fun moments with the crew and more surprises. And you might learn more things along the way about each of us."

S.Coups nods after taking the advice in with curiosity before asking, "after this one, we have one more to do right? And when will you guys start the next filming." Jisung looked through his phone for a bit before he answered, "in a few days like 5 or 6 days. We have to get the dance down before we can get going." The leader nods before leader Jisung back to site to finish the rest of the filming.

It was past 3 when Darkside got back to their dorm. They finished cleaning up and refreshed themselves before they passed out in a cuddle pile on the large sofa.

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