Effect [✔️]

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Johnny Seo

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"That's a really good one Renjun~!"

Johnny was happy to see the photo I had taken with my Polaroid camera.

He brought me along with him on his voyage into nature, so we could take pictures together.

It was a sudden invitation, but I was really happy to accompany him.

"...Hey hyung?"

"Hm?"

"How did you and Taeyong-hyung meet? You two are very close, and you've known each other for a while"

"Ahh. So you finally wanna know~?"

I smiled and nodded.

"Well... In all seriousness, I attacked your father"

"What?! You're serious?!"

He nodded.

"There was a time when I thought all demons were up to no good. And being a part of the HDJ, I felt like it was a part of my duty as a pro hero. Back then, on the day we met, I thought he would hurt Taeyong, and the angel woman that was with him"

"Mom"

He nodded again.

"So, I attacked him. But, Taeyong stopped me from landing a hit on him. I was confused, because not only did he stop me, but he looked angry at me. Your father, however, knew why I attacked, since others like me have attacked him before, and explained to him that it was just a misunderstanding. Of course, I still didn't trust him. It took a couple years for him to gain my trust, so I stuck around, to make sure he didn't hurt Taeyong and your mother. Eventually, I got to see his true colors, and what a great demon he was"

"I see..."

"So, ever since then, the two of us just clicked. And I promised to be there for him, even after your parents died. And, the rest is history. Although, I really feel bad for attacking him back then... I was too caught up in what I believed..."

He held his head down with shame.

He seemed very sad now.

I instantly thought of something to cheer him up. I examined the sky, and found a perfect angle to get a picture.

Once it finished developing, I gave it too him.

"Keep it hyung~"

He silently stared at the photo.

"Don't blame yourself for that hyung. It was all just a big misunderstanding. You know it, but when we're sad, we tend to look down. But stay strong, and don't let bad situations make you sad. That photo should help you remember that~"

He seemed confused as to how the photo would help, but entertained the gesture.

"How will it help me remember Renjun?"

I took a picture of clouds for a reason~.

If you truly want to see their true colors, and see how great they are, then you have to,

"Keep your head up~"

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"..."

"......"

"........."

"Keep my head up..."

"..."

"You really have a special way of getting to someone's heart..."

"I should thank you..."

"You helped me forgive myself for my past actions..."

"I would've never thought that a simple photo and a few words of advice was all it would take..."

"..."

"Taeyong told me that you had a strong hatred for demons when you first found out the truth..."

"But eventually, you accepted the information you were told..."

"And look at you know..."

"Trying to save the very being that you used to resent..."

"......"

"I'm very proud of you Renjun..."

"I'm always proud..."

"You've come this far..."

"Now's not the time to be throwing in the towel..."

"I wasn't able to stop him..."

"But..., you can..."

"I know you can..."

"So..., now..."

"Hold your head up high, and......"

"Wake up"