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Chapter 35 - Live Broadcast ( Part 2 ) : Clumsy, Cold, Flirting Around

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"That concludes our brief introduction."

"Perhaps you already know us through the idol survival program 'NEXT: CATCH YOUR FIVE.' However, that doesn't mean we truly know each other or have grown close yet, does it?"

A thin smile remained on Gomsuk's lips, a simple curve that held a sincere intention.

"Therefore, starting today, let us get to know each other more deeply, little by little. Once again, please continue to support and watch over us in the days to come, and let us walk together toward the future."

Gomsuk bowed his head with measured movements, slow but steady—his posture exuded genuine etiquette and respect.

One by one, the other members followed his lead, bowing their heads in perfect unison, forming a cohesive yet gentle unity.

A few seconds later, they lifted their faces again, their gazes returning to the camera just as before.

The atmosphere shifted once more, and this time, it was Oduun's turn to speak.

"Since this is our very first broadcast..."

He paused for a moment, creating a hollow space filled with tension, as if time itself were being asked to hold its breath with him. That silence felt intentional, neatly woven like a stage scene he had memorized to perfection.

"To be honest… I'm a little nervous."

"I've been trying to calm myself down since the beginning so I could greet you properly. While I was speaking, my heart was racing, and my voice even trembled for a moment."

"But on the other hand, I'm also happy. You've been calling me 'Rizz Prince'… and I think I might use that title moving forward."

He gave a small nod, a repetitive motion that looked like a silent conversation with himself.

His thumb and index finger met at his chin, forming a checkmark gesture that might seem trivial to others, but to him, it was a symbol—a private ritual, a subtle way to cement a decision in his mind, ensuring that the name would truly stick.

"Isn't that a good idea?"

One of his eyebrows arched—a light but meaningful movement, challenging yet relaxed, as if he were playfully asking for approval.

"Now… what about you? Do you feel the same way I do?"

"I'm sure… you've all been waiting with mixed feelings—somewhere between being nervous and feeling a little restless, right?"

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⚫Live Chat

@Oppieee | I'M NOT NERVOUS BECAUSE I WAS WAITING FOR THE BROADCAST!! 😭😭😭 I'M NERVOUS BECAUSE I'M LOOKING AT THE HANDSOME ODUUN OPPA!! 💜💜

@Wowwyy | DAMN! DID I JUST GET NOTICED BY HIM?! 😭😭😭😭😭

@Yangyangg | I was so restless! To the point where the food I ate tasted bland, but once I saw Oduun Oppa, that feeling vanished 😭😫 replaced by an overwhelming sense of nervousness!! 😭😭

@Huaneee | Our Rizz Prince 😍😍😍😍😍💜💜💜💜

@Iponaaiss | I'm not restless!! 😭😭 Honestly, I just want to cry because I can finally see you guys on a live broadcast!! HUWAAAA 😭😭

@Seanoyy09 | That pose is so cute, ODUUNNN!! 😂💜💜💜💜

@Violetaatrianii76 | OMG, Oduun's close-up version needs to go viral, please!! 😭💜💜

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Oduun let out a soft chuckle, a light laugh that was almost like a whisper, as his eyes scanned the dozens of comments scrolling rapidly up the screen. There were jokes, compliments, and endless chatter—all dancing in an invisible stream that formed its own rhythm.

"So, you guys are feeling nervous too, huh?"

He took a small breath and continued in a soothing tone,

"But don't worry… it's not just you. The other members seem to feel the same way because this is something new that we've never done together before, right?"

He turned his head to the side, his gaze falling on Gomsuk.

"Right, Gomsuk-Hyung? You must be nervous too, aren't you?"

Gomsuk, hearing his name called, immediately turned toward Oduun. He looked at Oduun for a brief second before shifting his gaze back to the camera. His expression changed, looking a bit shy.

"Is it okay for me to say this?"

A faint furrow appeared between his eyebrows, marking a moment of hesitation he was trying to straighten out himself. Yet, his voice remained steady, honest, and open.

"Actually, I'm not sure if I'm nervous or not. But lately, I've been constantly thinking about how to present myself well to all of you who have been waiting."

"Even earlier… I had a little accident."

He chuckled softly while scratching the back of his neck, a reflexive and awkward gesture.

The words he just uttered instantly shifted the atmosphere in the room; the air that had been relaxed suddenly felt tense. Oduun and the other members flinched in unison, their bodies momentarily freezing. Their heads turned sharply toward Gomsuk, eyes wide with shock and curiosity.

"Huh…? A little accident?"

"What do you mean, Hyung? What kind of accident?"

Oduun's voice was laced with worry. His eyes, which had been glowing with a playful charm, dimmed slightly, replaced by a flicker of genuine concern.

Gomsuk lowered his gaze, looking away from the camera. His eyes wandered aimlessly, scanning the space around him without really seeing anything; it was more of an attempt to find a safe spot.

"Well… I slipped in the bathroom earlier."

"I thought I was stepping on a dry floor, but it turned out to be wet. So I slipped… and it really startled me."

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⚫Live Chat

@Qainnn | OH MY GOD, GOMSUK!! 😭😭💔💔

@Yukaineee | You actually slipped?! That means you must have been so nervous!! 😭😭 But you're okay, right Gomsuk? Everything is safe, right?! 😭😭

@Popppieeqq | GOMSUK 😭😭😭😭 Please be careful, my sweet baby! 😖😖😖😖

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As if suddenly jolted back to his senses, Gomsuk hurriedly turned his gaze back toward the camera.

His eyes widened in a look of shock that bordered on panic, like someone who had just realized they had let something slip that should have remained unsaid. Both of his hands immediately shot up, waving rapidly in the air with a gesture that was both awkward and rushed.

There was a palpable nervousness in every swing of his hands—a nervousness born from the fear of being misunderstood.

"But… you don't have to worry. I'm perfectly fine."

"Next time, I will be more careful. I am truly sorry if I've already caused you any concern."

A thin smile quickly reappeared at the corners of his lips, almost hesitant at first, as if he were testing whether the expression was convincing enough. Slowly, that smile began to bloom—not wide, nor entirely relaxed—just subtle enough to soothe the atmosphere.

On the other hand, Oduun continued to watch him without shifting his attention for even a second.

The certainty that should have grown from Gomsuk's answer didn't quite form fully; there was a part of him that still felt shaky, hanging somewhere between belief and doubt.

"Are you truly okay, Hyung?"

"Nothing is hurt, right? You know it yourself—they must be so worried after you said that, especially since it all happened so suddenly."

Gomsuk turned toward Oduun, his gentle smile remaining, as if he wanted to soothe that anxiety first before answering.

"If I were truly hurt, I certainly wouldn't be sitting here with all of you right now. Besides, those who have been waiting would be disappointed, wouldn't they?"

"I didn't actually fall. I was just startled for a moment because I lost my balance, and I reflexively grabbed the edge of the sink. So, there's nothing to worry about. No injuries—just a lingering sense of shock."

His tone was soft and calming, like a hand placed gently on someone's back to provide a sense of security.

"I can't even imagine what would have happened if I had actually fallen and ruined everything. Not only would you guys be worried, but our fans would surely be anxious too."

Gomsuk's gaze returned to the camera.

"I'm really, truly okay."

A sigh of relief escaped Oduun like a knot finally coming undone. His shoulders, which had been tense before, slowly loosened, as if every strained muscle were allowing itself to relax one by one.

"You should be grateful, Hyung. That sink saved you."

"If your hands hadn't caught it in time, it might not have just been your back that got injured, but the back of your head as well."

His voice was soft, almost gentle, yet there was a lingering trace of annoyance—a slight irritation that wasn't overwhelming or explosive, but just enough to emphasize one thing: he couldn't believe the situation had been that dramatic.

He then shifted his attention to the camera.

His index finger rose, as if signaling: "Pay attention to this." His gaze sharpened, but not in a frightening way; there was a playful glint that made him look like he was half-joking.

"Remember, you guys have to be careful too, okay?"

"Not just in the bathroom… but wherever you are. We never know what events or surprises might come our way every day, right?"

His thumb tilted to the side, pointing directly at Gomsuk.

"Don't be like Gomsuk-Hyung."

"Even though he's the eldest among us, that clumsy side of his… well, it's definitely something new for us."

Gomsuk responded with that same loyal, small smile, accompanied by a faint, light chuckle.

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⚫Live Chat

@Tymiezz899 | Whoa!! Turns out Gomsuk-Oppa can be just as clumsy as us, huh? 😂😂😂😂🖤

@Gieneann | Thank you for your service, Mr. Sink! 😭😭😭 You saved Gomsuk, my Prince!! 😭😭😭

@Widiyeoo | Dammit, is Oduun roasting his Hyung right now?! 😂 😂 You're so adorable, Oduun!! 💜💜

@Ri-98in | Look at Gomsuk's resigned expression while being lectured by Oduun 🤣🤣 They're so funny 😭😭 Thank goodness Gomsuk is okay!! 😭😭

@Iplwwii | OH MY GOD, MY BABY BOY!! 😭😭 Even your clumsiness is handsome!! 😭😭

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"Now… how about we hear a few words from Namsek-Hyung about how he's feeling today?"

Oduun turned his head—this time toward Namsek.

Since the beginning, Namsek had been sitting with his back straight—far too straight to be called merely neat. His shoulders didn't budge, both hands rested on his thighs, his fingers still yet not entirely relaxed. His expression remained flat, almost unreadable.

"Hyung, you must be nervous too, right? You're sitting there with your back so straight and tense."

A small chuckle escaped Oduun's lips—a brief laugh that felt like a gentle nudge, aimed at someone caught in the spotlight without a place to hide.

Namsek turned for a moment, just a glance; his gaze brushed past Oduun before shifting back to the camera. His expression remained unchanged, as flat as a stone wall that refused to reflect any emotion.

"I am not nervous."

There were no waves of emotion tucked between his words, no change in intonation that could serve as a clue to guess what he was truly feeling—it was completely level.

"Why should I be nervous when the people I'm meeting are my own fans? If I were nervous, I certainly wouldn't be able to speak this fluently."

"And… why am I sitting with my back straight? Because I want to maintain my posture. Having broad shoulders but poor posture? That is simply not my style."

Oduun and the others were stunned. It wasn't because what Namsek said was particularly shocking, but rather because of the way he said it.

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⚫Live Chat

@Weioo | He really is the Ice Prince, isn't he? 😭😭 But still, I love Namsek Oppa so much!! 💙💙

@Danandann | Look at their reactions after hearing Namsek speak! He's like a high wall—hard, strong, and impossible to break through!! 🤣🤣🤣

@Ylpp900 | Whoa, I'm so curious about Namsek-Oppa's ideal type! 😖 Does she have to have broad shoulders like him too? 😱

@Tianiyu | From now on, I'm going to maintain my posture just like Namsek-Oppa 😫 Just sitting up straight, right? That's all it takes, right?! 😩

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"Whoa... aren't you being a bit sarcastic, Hyung?"

Oduun's tone sounded hesitant, like someone who had just come face-to-face with something entirely outside his expectations.

"But even so..."

He paused for a moment. There was a deliberate—or perhaps reflexive—silence before his gaze shifted toward the screen.

There, the rows of comments moved incessantly, sliding upward like a current that knew no rest. Word after word piled up, some disappearing before they could even be read, swallowed by the next wave of messages.

"It seems they don't mind your sarcasm at all. In fact, it's quite the opposite—they're giving you all sorts of nicknames, like Ice Prince, Deep Voice King, Our Expressionless Prince, and so many more."

Oduun turned back toward Namsek.

"Don't those titles sound exactly like you, Hyung? Don't you want to say something about that?"

Namsek merely let out a slow breath—a sigh so subtle it was nearly inaudible. He did it intentionally, holding it back so that not a single person around him would notice.

"Thank you. I truly appreciate it."

He bowed his head with a polite demeanor, a simple gesture that carried a weight of profound respect.

As the room fell silent, filled only with the repetitive blinking of eyes, it seemed as though everyone was trying to digest what had just happened—Namsek and his brief, stiff response.

Suddenly, without warning, Sehan's arm slid across Namsek's shoulders. The touch was light, yet surprising enough to make Namsek flinch.

"Hyung, you're… honestly no fun at all, are you?"

"Only those two sentences? You really can't manage a small smile… or maybe change your intonation so you sound a bit more alive?"

There was a thin veil of cynicism in Sehan's voice, yet he said it in a lighthearted way, as if he were merely playing with his words.

His expression mirrored the playfulness. His eyebrows arched dramatically, a faint smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes shimmered with a small spark, as if challenging and entertaining his counterpart all at once.

"Is that… really permanent? Can't it be fixed even just a little bit?"

However, Namsek remained silent. No answer, no predictable reaction—only a thick, heavy silence. Once again, he let out a slow breath—the same sigh he had repeatedly kept to himself.

Seeing the scene unfold, Oduun stepped in calmly. His palm landed on Sehan's shoulder, a gesture like a small anchor to bring the atmosphere back into balance.

"Hyung, I think Namsek-Hyung could change… but it seems his fans are forbidding him from altering his expression or his voice. Take a look at the screen and read the comments."

Sehan turned his head toward the screen. His eyes narrowed, trying to catch the fragments of words darting past, reading the stream of comments that moved like a rain of light.

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⚫Live Chat

@Ratuyulien | PLEASE NAMSEK! YOU MUST REMAIN THE ICE PRINCE! 😭

@Queeniww | Your expressionless face has been a treasure since the moment I saw you! Don't you dare smile, or I'll forget you!! 😫😫😫💜💜

@Unqasaa | I might actually die if he smiles, so keep that gaze just the way it is, Namsek-Oppa 😫😫

@Tikaaa | LONG LIVE OUR ICE PRINCE!! LONG LIVE NAMSEK-OPPA!!

@Dailaweoo | NO!! DON'T CHANGE A THING!! STAY AS OUR ICE PRINCE FOREVER 💜💜

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Sehan stood frozen, staring at the screen, his lips parted slightly like a door that had forgotten how to close.

The stream of comments flowed rapidly, reflecting in his eyes and crashing into his consciousness one by one until the shock stole several seconds of his time.

"Woah..."

That tone of admiration fell flatly—innocent and unfiltered.

"It seems like after this broadcast ends, Namsek-Hyung will be the most talked-about member."

"His Ice Prince aura is truly capable of freezing the hearts of those who look at him, making it impossible for anyone to turn away."

The praise escaped so naturally, almost accidentally, preceding his awareness—like a reflex that appeared before his mind could give the signal.

That reaction instantly triggered Oduun's laughter.

"So, Sehan-Hyung… how do you feel now?"

"I'm sure you're not nervous like Namsek-Hyung, right?"

"You're always making sure your face looks handsome, even occasionally brushing your white hair back… surely that's just to show off your charm, isn't it?"

He nudged Sehan's shoulder slightly. A teasing smile was plastered across his face—wide, but not overdone.

Sehan released his arm from Namsek's shoulder.

His gaze shifted to the camera—sharp yet serene, like light that knew exactly when to dazzle and when to warm. One hand rose, combing through his hair with a slow, measured movement, as if every second were intentionally prolonged.

"Nervous? Of course not."

He continued the motion, touching the other side of his head with the same tempo, keeping his gaze locked on the camera.

"I'm sure you're the ones who are nervous… because you're looking at my handsomeness, right?"

He quirked one eyebrow up and down in a seductive motion.

Without waiting a moment longer, he followed through with a flying kiss—a dramatic yet elegant hand gesture sending a kiss through the air, as if trying to pierce through the screen and touch whoever was watching.

One of his eyes winked at that exact moment, adding an extra effect—like a little secret known only to those observant enough to catch it.

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⚫Live Chat

@Yuyuyuu | A FLYING KISS?!! DAMN YOU, SEHAN!! 😭😭😭😭😭

@Laliallee | ARGHHHH!! LOOK AT WHAT HE JUST DID?!! 😫😫😫😭😭 I'M LITERALLY MELTING, SEHANNNN!!! 😭😭😭

@Sasiaguaa | SEHAN, YOU HAVE TO PAY MY HOSPITAL BILLS BECAUSE I JUST PASSED OUT THANKS TO YOU!! 😫😫😭😭😭

@Ratuuadelaaa | DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!! A TOTAL VISUAL ATTACK!! 😭😭😭💔

@Qaneaa | HOW DARE YOU DO THAT, SEHAN-OPPA!! THAT WAS COMPLETELY UNHEALTHY FOR MY HEART AND MY EYES!! 😣😣😣😣

@Tviee900 | ARRRGHHHHHHHHHH 😖😖😖😖😖😭😭 I CAN'T TAKE THIS!! SOMEONE SAVE ME!!!

@Gialeeann | MY DECISION IS FINAL!! I AM NOW A SEHAN WORSHIPPER!! 😭😭😭🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

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This time, the roles were reversed.

Oduun stood stunned, his mouth slightly agape, his expression frozen by Sehan's unexpected and swift move. The surprise caused time to falter for a second before he finally pulled his consciousness back together, quickly fixing his expression—though the remnants of awe still lingered in his gaze.

"Whoa... aren't you just brimming with confidence now, Hyung?"

"Truly radiating that 'Everyone's Favorite Visual' aura."

The murmur slipped out effortlessly, light yet careless, like something meant to stop at the border of his mind but instead escaped past his lips.

"If you keep doing that in the future… the internet is definitely going to explode because of the way you make everyone hysterical."

Sehan responded with a casual shrug, a light gesture as if to say it was all merely a breeze.

This reaction made Oduun shake his head in disbelief—as if he had just witnessed an unbelievable scene with his own eyes.

"But… I'm more curious about something."

"It seems they also want to know what 'Everyone's Favorite Visual' was doing before this broadcast—perhaps something interesting, or even something trivial?"

Sehan didn't answer immediately.

Instead of responding, he let his gaze wander aimlessly. Then, his forehead creased slightly—a small sign that his mind was at work. He seemed lost in an effort to scavenge his memories, sorting through whatever had crossed his mind.

"I think… there wasn't anything truly interesting or significant enough to remember."

"But..."

He paused for a moment, then looked back at the camera as a wide, thin smile bloomed.

"My thoughts never stray far from my fans. Every night, I often wonder—are you guys having a good day?"

"Because every time I open my phone, the first thing that catches my attention is you, who are impatiently waiting for our live broadcast."

"That's why I kept thinking… what could I show you? And as an answer—I changed my hair color to white."

Both of his index fingers rose, pointing toward his white hair.

"Initially, I was hesitant about changing my hair color. Back when I was a contestant on the survival program, you said black hair suited my slim face."

"However, I wanted to try something new. A color that was bold… yet still suited me. In the end, I gathered the courage to choose white. Thankfully, the result looks good."

"I'm also grateful that you all like it. Consider this a small gift for those of you who have been waiting. Therefore… perhaps in the future, I can give you an even more shocking gift. So, just wait for it, okay?"

A wink returned, accompanied by a broad smirk that held a promise.

Oduun responded with slow, repetitive nods—a sign of sincere agreement.

"You'd better keep your promise, Hyung. I'm sure they will keep anticipating the surprises you'll provide."

"Don't let them down. Because once you disappoint someone, you can lose their trust."

In response, Sehan gave a thumbs-up toward the camera. His gaze radiated a sincerity wrapped in his undeniable charm.

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⚫Live Chat

@123user90 | CAN'T WAIT HUUUU 😭😭😭😭

@Giantyy | Another surprise gift?! Are you serious?! Could it be when they make a comeback and release a new album? 😖😖😭😭

@Iyuhaeww | White hair truly suits him perfectly! 😍😍😍

@Huuuaaaa | I hope it's not just Sehan-Oppa giving surprises, but all the members should give us their surprises too! 😭😭 I never imagined I could be this happy just watching a live broadcast!! 😩😩😭😭

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