on a fragile line || ygtb

Part 13

News Flash:
SBC boys reportedly been dating New Gen SM girl group.

"Youre not serious-"

"It's Soompi. You have to trust Soompi.
Also our company gave their official word. You have to trust that." Hyewon scrolled past, "But uhhh guys..."

Hyewon showed her phone to the girls.

MillenialGen's Mel and Nayumi to be the next judges of Producex101 s2.

Minyoung wheezed. "Hell no I ain't involved in- AYE KARIMBA!"

They had just received their emails about their monthly schedule after their promotion.

Takino would have a solo Japanese album and Japan tour. Mel and Nayumi will be guest judges for a new survival show. Athisa will have a new drama and CF to promote. Hyewon will guest judge in Masked Singer. Minyoung will be starring in a new show. Naya will be the rap and dance coach for Under 19 s2. Shieun will be the executive producer and mixer of Producex101 s2 theme song and Under 19 s2 theme song.

"Oh man I love dying." Shieun remarked, "Other than song composing, ill also have to remix their team evaluation song. Stab me."

"At least we will be too busy to bother with the guys. Right Minyoung?" Naya turned to Minyoung and sat beside her, the others followed for showmanship support, "Hey Hyunsuk isn't everything you know. Maybe... He's happier with another girl!"

"I don't know... He lied..."

"We did too. Just that it hasn't been out yet... But... There are better things waiting for us, girl." Athisa slipped her Junkyu cards into her pocket without a rubber band to fasten them together. She glanced at her watch. "Time to go. We'll catch up later."

They all walked out. However what Athisa didn't realize that a card slipped out of her pants pocket when she was taking the lift up the building.

Junkyu happened to pick up the card later and it looked too familiar. He opened his phone. "Doesn't this belong to @junkyutagram?" He compared the picture on his phone and the card. It looked exactly alike.

He then remembered what Hyunsuk said. "MillenialGen's members are fan accounts I swear! They're fan sites!" He remembered Hyunsuk yell.

"so it's true..."

---

Hyunsuk was walking along the corridor while looking at his monthly report file.

"Ouch sorry!" Hyunsuk apologised profusely when he bumped into someone but the person was silent. Hyunsuk looked at the person. It was Minyoung. She didn't even bother looking at him, les she started to cry. She just grabbed her files and went off.

Hyunsuk, still bending, looked at her walk away quickly from behind. "what have I done..." He could hear the distant sniffing sounds from the corner where she turned and had to play a little roulette of whether to check on her or not. He felt bad, guilt and hurt. His heart ached but he stood up and walked away.

Little did he know, it wasnt Minyoung but a little trainee. "Hey its fine." They just had their monthly evaluation and he just had a bad remark, "Life has ups and downs. It's never perfect. As long as you don't give up, you'll succeed."

"But I want to be like you and the other girls. You're so cool. Mr CEO always calls you girls his pride and joy." She patted the little girls head.

"You know... Even the best aren't that perfect. I had 8 bad evaluations in a row. That's more than half a year! You know how angry he can get." The little girl nodded at Minyoung's words, "It doesn't matter how badly you fail but how you get back up on your feet. Your failure doesn't define you. Your successes are your legacy."

The little girl nodded and wiped away her tears. "The moment we are here, we are Sir's gems. He loves all of us and only wants the best for us." The little girl stood up and smiled. "Thank you big sister! I'll always remember what you said!"

"You'll do well. I promise. One day, I'll see you on the big stage with me." Minyoung pinkie promised the little girl and the little girl smiled. She hugged Minyoung before running off.

Minyoung looked at the little girl and she was reminded of herself. Hyunsuk was there for her. Cheered her on. Stayed by her side when she needed help. That was before she found her teammates. But now? He was nothing more than a colleague. A stranger.

Minyoung stood up and walked away but didn't notice CEO Yang standing beside Hyunsuk behind her. "So hyunsuk, do you think it's a good idea now?" Mr Yang pointed and Hyunsuk fumbled.

"Sir I just have to get her to-"

"There is always more than one way to solve a problem, Hyunsuk. You just have to find the best one. A heartbreaking one isn't the best." CEO Yang patted Hyunsuk's back and walked away, leaving Hyunsuk there to reflect.

What now...?

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"It's just a rumor." Hyunsuk interjected the interview about their live life. Everyone glared at Hyunsuk.

"We're not dating anyone. It's a rumor. YG Ent never sent out any official message." Hyunsuk eyed Yedam to play along and Yedam agreed verbally.

The other members had no choice but to play along with their leader and the media spreaded like wildfire.

A backlash choice.

" Why did you go back on your own plan? " Yedam asked.

"Because a wise man told me a heartbreaking solution to a problem is never the answer." Hyunsuk walked and said seriously.

"Yourself?" Junhyuk asked.

"No. It's PD Yang."

"He is right." Junhyuk nodded, "So what now?"

"We tell him the truth. Our feelings are the only truth he needs to know of now."

"Youre putting us at a risk." Yedam hissed.

"It's worth it. Feelings can be kept not hidden. If you're not telling PD Yang, imm telling him"

"Tell him what?" Junhyuk asked in literal confusion.

"I like... No I mean love... Minyoung."