KBIN - CALL ME K

GREEN - BLUE

Hung immediately rolls up Yixiang's right sleeve and bursts into tears when he sees the long scar still there. 

- I knew that's how you'd react. But no pity love, please. Love me because I'm handsome, I dance well, I'm friendly and fun to be with, ok? 

Hung wipes tears on his face and smiles:

- Friendly? Do they sell mirrors in Taiwan too? 

Yixiang looks right into Hung's eyes before hugging him tightly again: 

- I've always known that Hanbin loves KPop, that's why I've tried various auditions. Thanks God, you are here too. Hanbin, I've missed you so much. 

- I miss you too! 

Oh that sweet voice, Yixiang has been waiting to hear it again for almost 4 centuries! Yixiang then lets go of Hung and winks at him: 

- Let's restart our fate, call me Nicholas from now on. Or if you are addicted to me, I don't mind being your Nicotine.

In a foreign country, on a survival show, Hung must be so blessed to see Nicholas here. But the guilty feeling hits him right away. Nicholas has been waiting for Hung all those years? 

- How have you been? 

- I've always been handsome. Just kidding, that day, when you vanished in the front of us, Shogu Daimyo were so scared that he was immediately on his knees. He gave me a big sum of money and told everyone not to tell K about the incident. I couldn't believe in my eyes either, but I was so sure that you would reappear somewhere, at some point. Hence, I've traveled around, through many lives, waiting for today. Luckily, I'm allowed to keep my memories about you.  

- For 350 years? What did I do to you exactly? 

- Oh, that's because you haven't done anything yet. If we had done something, you know, I might have got bored of you already, haha. 

Nicholas hasn't changed a thing! None of his sassiness fades away! Hung looks at Nicholas dearly before giving him another hug:

- I'm so glad that we reunite!

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The first day of filming finally arrives. Hung wakes up early, brings out the green T-shirt he bought during his trip to Hoi An. K might see Hung on TV, in the color he likes the most. Thinking about it, Hung is getting more and more nervous. Hung must try his best today! Hung must get into Iland!  

Nicholas's face turns sulky once he sees Hung: 

- Hanbin, I remember that your favorite color is blue, isn't it? That's why I'm choosing a light blue tee today. Why are you in green then??? 

Niki interrupts.

- Come on, shouldn't we be in different colors? If both of you are in blue, then who am I? A lovely pinky third wheel?

Nicholas pats Niki's head lightly and laughs. Three of them then start their journey into Iland, hand in hand. 

When Hung gets in the building, there are only 3 contestants. The door keeps opening, bringing in more and more trainees. Hung's ultimate goal is to debut, but he wants to have a good time with them too. How can Hung consider them competitors when everyone looks so pure and friendly? Hung really hopes there will be no dramas, no dirty tricks, only love, friendship, and good memories during this 4 month period. 

- Oh, he's from Japan too! 

Niki's voice brings Hung back to reality. Both Hung and Nicho look up to the screen.

The 18th contestant.

K.

The production team knows this moment will come, so the camera quickly moves to other contestants. Hung cannot believe in his eyes. K is right here, in front of him! His heart is about to jump out of his chest. What should Hung do now? Should he just set loose all of his feelings, running there to give K a hug? Or should he stay still and pretend as if they didn't know each other so the show can go on naturally? But how can they explain to the production team if K comes to Hung instead? Nicholas holds Hung's hand tightly, it seems like he's trembling himself... 

Much to Hung's surprise, K doesn't look like he recognizes Hung. Or he was also told not to let the cat out of the bag within 5 years since the debut? That's all right, they will just find a corner somewhere without any camera to talk later. 

K looks around, thinking: Wow, strong opponents. I should get a seat first. Sitting next to that green boy seems fine, I love green and it might bring me luck. And with that height difference, people will admire my perfect body even more. But why does he look so nervous? Is he intimidated by my looks and talents already? 

K then walks towards Hung, making it harder for Hung to suppress his emotions.

- Hanbin, chill! I will be talking to him.  

When the camera is focusing on someone else, Nicholas quickly comes to K's seat.  

- Hi, you look really familiar, have we met somewhere? 

K replies with a friendly smile. 

- Have we? Probably you met someone that looks like me. I've been a trainee for a couple of years so I'm not hanging out or being online much. 

- Oh, my friend and I were just trying to figure out where we saw you before.

K takes a quick glance at Hung: 

- That guy in green? Then we surely haven't met before. He's such a handsome South East Asian guy. If I had met him, I would never have forgotten him. 

- Then I'm sorry. Wish you the best of luck in your performance!

- Thank you! Hwaiting! I will support you too! 

Nicholas returns to his seat.

- Does he remember me?

- Don't be sad. Maybe he decided to leave all those painful memories in his past life...

- That's right, I can't stand thinking about him bearing that pain all those years... 

K is sitting there, unaware that Hung's hopes are being shattered...