OAO | Chapter 17

Jaeyoon looked up at Kangyoon with puppy-like eyes and asked. Kangyoon let out a deep sigh and turned his head away.

“I’ll go.”

He would go, but he didn’t seem particularly happy about it. Feeling the weight of Jaeyoon’s gaze, Kangyoon pushed Jaeyoon’s face away with one hand.

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“Honestly, I don’t want to watch the movie.”

At his blunt reply, Jaeyoon’s expression stiffened. Up until now, Kangyoon had always watched Jaeyoon’s movies and dramas—even if not as a fervent fan—so Jaeyoon found it hard to understand.

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“Why…?”

“Pfft.”

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The manager, who had been listening nearby, couldn’t help but burst into laughter. When Jaeyoon turned toward him with a puzzled expression, the manager patted his shoulder lightly.

“Would you want to see Kangyoon watching you kiss and sleep with someone else?”

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At the manager’s question, Jaeyoon belatedly let out an “Ah…” sound of realization.

“But honestly, whenever I shot those scenes, I mostly thought of Hyung…”

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At Jaeyoon’s reply, Kangyoon’s expression twisted even further.

“That makes it worse, you idiot.”

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Seeing Kangyoon mutter something about how he shouldn’t have practiced those romantic scenes with Jaeyoon, Jaeyoon’s lips curved into a soft smile.

I really am loved.

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Jaeyoon found reassurance in such trivial moments, realizing every day how even the smallest things could make him happy.

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Despite their back-and-forth, all the On&On members ended up attending the movie premiere together. During the explicit bed scene, Gyuho let out an audible “Ugh,” while Junie cleared his throat awkwardly and turned his head away from the screen. Surprisingly, Kangyoon—whom they thought would be the most serious—watched with a composed expression until the end of the movie.

After the screening, there was a brief press conference.

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“The content is quite intense. Did you face any challenges during filming?”

One reporter directed the question toward Jaeyoon and his co-star, Choi Sunghyun. Choi Sunghyun smiled and looked at Jaeyoon, who candidly admitted, “Yes, I did.”

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“Because I started my entertainment career at a young age, I’ve had no dating experience. So during my first bed scene, I struggled a lot. We even had to halt filming and resume a few days later because of me.”

At his mention of having no dating experience, some reporters tilted their heads in curiosity. A few of their gazes shifted toward the audience where the On&On members, especially Kangyoon, were seated.

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“You recently confirmed your relationship with Lee Kangyoon. Does that mean you weren’t a couple yet when the film production began?”

At the question, Jaeyoon nodded.

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“Yes. In fact, I asked Kangyoon Hyung to be my practice partner for dating, hoping it would help with the movie. That eventually led to our current relationship.”

Jaeyoon added a playful smile, and the reporters chuckled and nodded along.

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“Both your movie co-star, Choi Sunghyun, and your actual boyfriend, Lee Kangyoon, are Alphas. Which one do you find more attractive?”

The cheeky question made the other reporters and cast members glance back and forth between Choi Sunghyun and Lee Kangyoon.

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“Jaeyoon, you better answer carefully,” an older actor teased.

“Well, since I’m on this stage now, I suppose I have to say Choi Sunghyun,” Jaeyoon replied with a grin.

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“What’s that? Does that mean I’m not your pick once we’re offstage?” Choi Sunghyun pretended to pout, making everyone laugh.

“What about you, Choi Sunghyun? If you met a fated Omega but they happened to be someone else’s partner, how would you handle it?”

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The movie’s plot revolved around a character who met someone they believed was their destined match, only to find out they were already taken—and then forcibly taking them away.

“For instance, have you ever thought about taking Yoon Jaeyoon away from Lee Kangyoon?”

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As the question became more specific and mischievous, others exchanged amused looks.

“Haha, that’s quite a tricky question, especially with Lee Kangyoon sitting right there,” Choi Sunghyun said with a smile, glancing toward Kangyoon.

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“Well…” He tilted his head, then turned his gaze to Jaeyoon.

“If I were certain that this person is my destiny, like in the movies, I might change drastically. So, I hope I never feel that someone else’s lover is my destiny.”

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Jaeyoon was a good match as a co-star, but it was clear that there were no other feelings involved.

“You seemed quite calm, didn’t you?”

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Ray, who was watching the press conference, spoke to Kangyoon. Given the content of the movie, he thought Kangyoon might frown at least once while watching it, but Kangyoon just chuckled and looked at Jaeyoon, who was holding the press conference.

He thought it would bother him. He even seriously considered not coming to the premiere today. But it was a needless worry. The Jaeyoon who was embraced by Choi Sunghyun in the movie was very different from the one he knew.

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‘Hyung… stop it, ugh!’

When Jaeyoon clung to him, begging to be let in, his eyes would turn red and he would look at him with a face full of his own. Even though the Jaeyoon in the movie was quite erotic enough to make the viewers feel strange, it was different from the Jaeyoon in front of Kangyoon. The Yoon Jaeyoon who clung to him, begging because he liked it so much, was known only to him.

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“You seem relaxed.”

Gyuho smiled at Kangyoon’s reaction.

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“Is it because you’re sure he’s yours?”

“No.”

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Kangyoon shook his head and stood up. The press conference was coming to an end.

“No?”

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Kangyoon looked back at Gyuho, who asked again in surprise, and smiled faintly.

“Not yet.”

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Not yet. Relationships could end at any time. The relationship he wanted with Jaeyoon was not such a simple one.

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“Yoon Jaeyoon.”

After greeting the other actors, the director, and the staff, someone called Jaeyoon as he left the movie premiere hall. He turned to the direction of the voice but did not recognize the person.

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“Why…”

Kangyoon, who was following Jaeyoon, asked why he stopped and then hardened his face. He pulled Jaeyoon behind him, hiding him, and the other person smiled awkwardly.

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“No need to be so wary.”

The other person smiled coolly, but Kangyoon’s guard did not lower at all. The other members who followed also turned to see what was going on. Gyuho tilted his head, but Ray and Junie had similar reactions to Kangyoon.

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“It seems like this is the first time I’m properly introducing myself to Yoon Jaeyoon. I’m Park Jinhu, a reporter from the entertainment department of Hankyung Newspaper.”

At the introduction, Jaeyoon swallowed a groan. The members of On&On all shuddered at the mention of Park Jinhu from Hankyung Newspaper. He had been writing malicious articles about On&On since their debut.

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“What do you want?”

Kangyoon asked instead of Jaeyoon.

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“I just have a question for Yoon Jaeyoon, so please don’t be too sharp.”

“If it’s an interview request, please go through the agency.”

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Even with the cold line drawn, reporter Park Jinhu did not back down.

“It’s not for an article, just a personal question.”

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At the mention of a personal question, Kangyoon’s expression hardened even more.

“It’s okay.”

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Jaeyoon pulled Kangyoon’s arm and stepped forward. Park Jinhu’s face showed a hint of relief at the reaction.

“Would you mind having a cup of coffee over there?”

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Reporter Park Jinhu pointed to the open terrace cafe outside the screening room. There, the other members could watch from a distance. It seemed he chose the open terrace cafe considering the wary members.

“You can all come along if you want.”

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Reporter Park Jinhu smiled at Kangyoon. With an attitude that seemed to have nothing to hide, Kangyoon had no choice but to back down.

🎥🎤

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“The members of On&On, they all dislike me, don’t they?”

Sitting face to face, reporter Park Jinhu’s tone softened. Jaeyoon could only smile awkwardly, unable to answer no.

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“Still, Yoon Jaeyoon, you don’t seem to be that sharp with me.”

Park Jinhu’s words made him think. There was no particular reason to like or dislike him. Some journalists were friendly, but there were certainly those who weren’t. Kangyoon had said that not everyone could like them, and there was no need to worry about it because there are antis everywhere.

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In fact, there was no significant impact from Park Jinhu writing bad articles about On&On. Except for one thing, Hanjun’s incident. When Hanjun caused a drunk driving and assault incident, it was a big deal. Park Jinhu’s articles really tore Hanjun apart, and even the fans who supported Hanjun eventually turned their backs on him because of his articles.

“Recently, Hanjun called me. He asked me to expose that Yoon Jaeyoon is an omega.”

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Park Jinhu took a sip of the coffee he had bought in advance and said. It was surprising to hear about Hanjun through his mouth, but Hanjun’s request itself was not surprising at all.

“Then why did you refuse?”

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The fact that it wasn’t revealed that Jaeyoon was an omega was because of a video Hanjun himself posted during his heat cycle, not because of any articles. The fact that there was no article about Jaeyoon being an omega meant that reporter Park Jinhu had refused Hanjun’s request.

“What’s the big deal about being an omega? That’s what I thought.”

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It was a bit unexpected. He thought that Park Jinhu might have taken advantage of his weakness.

“In fact, I don’t have any particular grudge against the other members of On&On.”

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He said with a faint smile. Jaeyoon just stared at him, not understanding his words immediately.

“Except for that bastard Hanjun.”

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Park Jinhu added another word, as if he thought an explanation was necessary.

“Ah…”

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Thinking about it, the main content of the malicious articles about On&On he wrote always involved Hanjun. Issues with vocals, taking a personal attitude towards fans, drinking late at clubs… All the main content was about Hanjun.

“It seems like you have a grudge against Hanjun Hyung.”

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At Jaeyoon’s words, he lifted one corner of his mouth. It was more of a bitter expression than a smile.

“How old are you this year, Yoon Jaeyoon? Twenty-eight, right?”

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“Yes.”

“If my younger brother were alive, he would be the same age as you.”

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If he were alive. At those words, Jaeyoon closed his mouth and looked at him. Park Jinhu smiled bitterly again.

“He committed suicide when he was in middle school.”

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There was nothing to say. He couldn’t understand why he suddenly brought up his younger brother while talking about Hanjun.

“Hanjun, that is, Han Seongjun, was his middle school classmate.”

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Park Jinhu’s gaze turned to Jaeyoon’s face. Was it an illusion that his face seemed to be filled with complex emotions?

“They seemed to be quite close. Until he was judged to be an omega during the second gender test.”

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As the story gradually became clear, Jaeyoon frowned. Even though it was a complete stranger’s story, the word omega made his heart feel heavy.

“After it was known that he was an omega, Han Seongjun’s attitude changed. Ignoring him and treating him like a minion was just the beginning. Later, it got worse, and they even stripped him to check if omegas really get wet at the back, teaming up with other kids who used to be close to him.”

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Did they really just check? Even though they were middle school students, they could be infinitely cruel at that age.

“He was a bright kid who did well in school… but he couldn’t endure it and eventually committed suicide.”

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Thinking of his younger brother, Park Jinhu’s eyes sank deeply.

“At that time, there was no evidence. They all denied it together, saying it never happened, and testified that my brother was lying out of jealousy towards Hanjun, so my brother was treated like a madman. Those cunning bastards never bullied him where CCTV could catch them.”

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It must have been before he debuted as an idol. He was a more despicable person than he knew, and he couldn’t even sigh.

“It was the same after he became a celebrity. Han Seongjun boasted about being an alpha and acted as if it was okay to ignore and mistreat omegas. Of course, there were no omegas among the members, so there was no chance to show such behavior.”

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It was as he said. The members of On&On didn’t know how Hanjun played outside or who he met. There was an unspoken rule not to touch each other’s private lives as they always lived together in the dormitory.

“But I heard that Yoon Jaeyoon is an omega.”

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The topic finally returned to Jaeyoon. Now he understood why Park Jinhu had refused Hanjun’s request. He had lost his omega brother because of Hanjun, so there was no way he would agree to a request to reveal that Jaeyoon was an omega.

“To be honest… I was worried about you, Yoon Jaeyoon.”

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The unexpected concern made Jaeyoon let out a low groan.

“I don’t know since when Han Seongjun knew you were an omega, but if he knew from the time you were living in the dormitory during On&On’s activities, I think he would have tormented you quite a bit, given his character.”

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Jaeyoon bit his lips. He couldn’t even say no, not even as a lie.

“It seems you weren’t on good terms with him. Even though he’s already in jail, if you were harmed by Han Seongjun…”

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“No. That’s not it. It’s true that Hanjun Hyung was harsh with me, but the other members were all good to me. Hanjun Hyung only found out that I was an omega recently, but even if he had known before, the other Hyungs wouldn’t have let him do anything to me.”

Not just Kangyoon, but Ray, Junie, and Gyuho would have tried to protect him too. That was certain.

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Reporter Park Jinhu, who had been staring silently at Jaeyoon’s words, smiled faintly and stood up.

“I’m glad you have good people around you, Yoon Jaeyoon.”

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Since he stood up, Jaeyoon followed suit.

“Han Seongjun was booked for distributing drug-induced heat inducers, and it reminded me of my brother unnecessarily. I guess that’s why I wanted to talk to you, Yoon Jaeyoon.”

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He smiled and extended his hand for a handshake.

“I look forward to your future activities as an actor, Yoon Jaeyoon. The movie was good. It will surely be a success.”

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He quickly reverted to his ‘reporter’ mode. Jaeyoon shook his hand in silence. Reporter Park Jinhu laughed heartily and left, saying he would see him next time.

“What did he say? Why did he want to see you?”

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The other members quickly approached Jaeyoon as soon as Park Jinhu disappeared. They had been watching but were too far to hear the conversation.

“Not much…”

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He didn’t want to talk about the deeply personal story of his brother to the members. But when he avoided the question, Kangyoon looked at him with a stern face. Jaeyoon quickly looked up at him and smiled brightly.

“I don’t think that person will write bad articles about me or the Hyungs in the future. That’s all.”

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When he left out all the details and just conveyed the conclusion, Kangyoon and the other members didn’t fully understand, but soon Gyuho brushed it off, saying it didn’t matter as long as it was good news, so it passed without much fuss.

“The movie was released safely, so let’s go for a drink to celebrate!”

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Gyuho put his arm around Jaeyoon’s shoulder and firmly stated that Jaeyoon was treating them today. While laughing and chatting on their way down to the parking lot, Kangyoon walked a step behind, looking at Jaeyoon’s back. He was worried about what had been said with Park Jinhu, but seeing Jaeyoon smile, he felt that it was probably okay. As long as Park Jinhu didn’t harm Jaeyoon, it didn’t really matter.

🎥🎤

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After the movie’s release, they were busy with broadcast activities for a while. For movie promotions, Jaeyoon and the other main actors, including Choi Sunghyun, appeared on various TV entertainment shows. Still, it was just occasional variety show filming, so he had more personal time than during the movie filming.

“You might get busier soon. The first week’s results after the movie’s release are good. The production company is excited, thinking it will easily surpass ten million viewers at this rate.”

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On the way out of the studio after finishing the shoot, the manager checked the movie’s audience count online and got excited. Jaeyoon was genuinely relieved, as many things had happened during the filming. Despite the movie’s content, the performances of Choi Sunghyun and Jaeyoon received rave reviews. Even a notoriously harsh film critic mentioned their performances, saying that they had clearly upgraded as actors.

“Do you know? Fans are even creating derivative works of the movie.”

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“Derivative works?”

“Like fan fiction. They create stories or comics based on the movie’s characters.”

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Jaeyoon, who nodded understandingly at the term fan fiction, paused.

“Do you mean with me and Sunghyun Hyung?”

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The manager nodded with a smile, as if asking why he was stating the obvious.

“Technically, it’s about ‘Haemin’ and ‘Jinhyuk’. But visually, it’s portrayed as you and Choi Sunghyun, since you played those roles.”

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“Even though I’m publicly dating Kangyoon Hyung, that’s still possible.”

It was a bit unexpected.

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“Because it’s not reality. There are no limits to fantasies. It also means that you and Choi Sunghyun had great chemistry. You might even win the Best Couple Award at this year’s film festival.”

It was a complex feeling. While it was good to hear that he matched well with Choi Sunghyun in the movie, it felt like his relationship with Kangyoon wasn’t being acknowledged. More than anything, he couldn’t predict Kangyoon’s reaction if he won the Best Couple Award with Choi Sunghyun. In the past, Kangyoon would have brushed it off, but recently, he had been a clear alpha in front of Jaeyoon, not hiding his possessiveness over his omega.

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The manager’s phone rang. After checking the screen, he looked at Jaeyoon and smiled.

“It’s Kangyoon.”

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The manager informed him of the caller and pressed the call button. After a brief exchange, he handed the phone to Jaeyoon. Jaeyoon pointed to himself and mouthed, “Me?” The manager nodded.

“He wants to talk to you.”

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Jaeyoon took the manager’s phone and answered.

[Why didn’t you answer your phone?]

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At the sudden question, Jaeyoon made a dumb sound and checked his phone. There were three missed calls from Kangyoon.

“Sorry. I put it on silent during the shoot and forgot about it.”

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Kangyoon let out a long sigh at Jaeyoon’s excuse.

“Were you worried?”

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[…….]

Imagining Kangyoon’s frowning face made Jaeyoon smile. He must have been worried that something had happened since the shoot had ended and he couldn’t reach him.

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Overprotective. Jaeyoon had once asked why he worried so much when he wasn’t a child. Kangyoon had replied that as an omega, he could never know when or where a heat cycle might occur. Even though his heat cycles weren’t that irregular, Kangyoon’s concern that he might not be there when needed made Jaeyoon just laugh it off.

[I’m in front of the broadcasting station lobby.]

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“What?”

Jaeyoon looked around at Kangyoon’s words. He saw Kangyoon standing at the lobby entrance.

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“Why did you come to pick me up?”

Kangyoon didn’t like coming to the broadcasting station because too many people recognized him.

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[You… sigh.]

Kangyoon let out a deep sigh.

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[You said you wanted to go to a cocktail bar. Did you completely forget we were going today?]

Ah. Jaeyoon remembered whining about wanting a proper date a few days ago when he was half-asleep. He had mentioned wanting to visit a cocktail bar that Gyuho had recommended after going there with his wife.

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‘If you want to go, we can go.’

Kangyoon had replied nonchalantly, so Jaeyoon had just let it pass, not realizing he had set a date.

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“Let’s go! I want to go!”

It wasn’t so much about wanting a cocktail as it was about having a date with Kangyoon. Seeing Jaeyoon’s excited voice, Kangyoon’s face also lit up with a smile. Jaeyoon approached him, intending to surprise him from the side, as Kangyoon hadn’t noticed him yet.

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“Jaeyoon.”

At the sound of his name, both Jaeyoon and the manager, as well as Kangyoon, turned to look. A middle-aged woman with naturally wavy long hair and a sophisticated suit was standing there. The manager looked back and forth between Jaeyoon and the woman, wondering who she was. Kangyoon also didn’t recognize her.

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“You seem to be doing well.”

At the woman’s words, Kangyoon looked at Jaeyoon and swallowed a groan. Jaeyoon’s face had completely hardened. He usually hid his feelings perfectly with a painted smile in front of others, but now he seemed unable to do so.

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“Yoon Jaeyoon.”

At Kangyoon’s call, Jaeyoon snapped out of it and looked at him.

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“Sorry, I don’t think I can go to the cocktail bar today.”

There was no time to be surprised that Jaeyoon had postponed their date.

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“Introduce yourself. This is my mother.”

At those words, a deep frown appeared on Kangyoon’s forehead.

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🎥🎤

They entered a quiet Korean restaurant near the broadcasting station and sat facing each other, but only suffocating silence filled the air. Since it was dinner time, Jaeyoon’s mother suggested they have a meal together. Jaeyoon looked like he couldn’t eat at all, but he didn’t refuse her offer.

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‘I’ll go with you.’

Kangyoon grabbed Jaeyoon’s arm as he tried to leave with his mother. He couldn’t let him go alone. Even though she was his mother, she had told a seventeen-year-old to become independent and hadn’t been in proper contact for nearly ten years. It didn’t seem likely that her reasons for coming now were pure.

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‘Let’s go together. Kangyoon also wanted to know.’

While Jaeyoon was caught in the middle, unsure of what to do, his mother agreed readily. It seemed like she had already looked into the restaurant, as she headed there without hesitation.

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“How did you know where to find me?”

Jaeyoon broke the heavy silence. His mother looked at him quietly and then smiled faintly.

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“You’re a celebrity. Just a bit of digging and I found your broadcast schedule for today.”

Fan club sites or the agency’s website published daily schedules. Hearing this, Jaeyoon bit his lower lip slightly. The fact that she checked his schedule online made him realize how distant their relationship was.

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Silence fell again. Even though they were family, there was nothing to say. He couldn’t even remember how many years it had been since they last saw each other.

When he first joined the agency, he occasionally called his parents to check in. But neither his father nor his mother were ever available for proper conversations. His father never picked up, and his mother always said she was busy and would call back later, which she never did. He would wait by the phone all night for a call that never came, holding his phone in hand. Repeated disappointment over the years led to him naturally giving up. Fortunately, he got busier after his debut and thought of his parents less.

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They were no different from strangers. He couldn’t even guess why she had come. Was it for money? The thought made his stomach churn.

“May I ask why you’ve come?”

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Kangyoon asked, speaking the words Jaeyoon couldn’t muster. His tone and gaze were cold, though he sounded polite. It seemed Kangyoon had the same thoughts as Jaeyoon.

Jaeyoon’s mother looked at Kangyoon quietly. Her face, which seemed expressionless at first, gradually softened into a faint smile.

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“You’re wary of me.”

Kangyoon neither confirmed nor denied it, maintaining his calm gaze on her.

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“Don’t worry, I’m not here for money. I’m doing just fine.”

She answered lightly, almost jokingly. Jaeyoon let out a small groan. It was true. Her second husband was the head of a solid mid-sized company. Even without him, she was a successful designer with a strong reputation. This was why Jaeyoon never sought her out. He didn’t want the media to catch them together and spread stories about his family life. He didn’t want to create any trouble for her second marriage and preferred to avoid unnecessary attention. She probably thought similarly, which was why she never sought him out either.

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“If it’s not for money, then I can’t understand the reason.”

Kangyoon’s expression remained blank as he spoke sharply. Jaeyoon, feeling his words reflected his own thoughts, hung his head, biting the inside of his lip.

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“Kangyoon seems to be Jaeyoon’s spokesperson.”

His mother’s words made Kangyoon’s expression harden even more.

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“It seems too distant a relationship for you to call him ‘our Jaeyoon’.”

Pointing this out, his mother just smiled faintly.

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“That’s true. Time has flown by.”

She mumbled, looking bitter.

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“I guess I’m getting old.”

Her gaze turned to Jaeyoon. Feeling her stare, Jaeyoon couldn’t lift his head. He didn’t know what expression to make if he met her eyes.

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“I just… I was a bit worried.”

Hearing she was worried, Jaeyoon clenched his pants under the table. What could she possibly be worried about? The person who had abandoned her seventeen-year-old son was now worried?

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“You’re an omega, right?”

His mother asked. Jaeyoon neither lifted his head nor answered. Kangyoon, watching the two, sighed softly.

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“If you were worried because Jaeyoon is an omega, shouldn’t you have come much sooner?”

Kangyoon was right. Jaeyoon’s omega status had been revealed over two months ago during the movie shoot. At Kangyoon’s pointed remark, Jaeyoon’s mother dropped her gaze, looking troubled.

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“This might sound like an excuse, but I was in Italy until recently. There was a Milan show, and I was preparing for it. I came back to Korea after three months. Honestly, even if I had been in Korea, I might not have known. I’ve never paid much attention to celebrity news.”

Her last words left a bitter taste in Jaeyoon’s mouth. Even though her son had gone from being an idol to an actor, her interest had never been directed towards him. She probably never told anyone that Yoon Jaeyoon was her son.

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“A few days ago, one of my team members mentioned the movie that was released. That’s when I found out you were in the movie and that you were revealed to be an omega.”

It probably wasn’t a lie. When Jaeyoon had told her he would join an idol group, she had shown little interest. She had told him to do whatever he wanted and had even said it was better when he mentioned he’d have to live in a dorm. In a good way, she was a free spirit, but in a bad way, she never cared about anything other than her own affairs.

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“I was… surprised. As far as I knew, you were definitely a beta.”

The surprise in her voice seemed genuine. It wavered for the first time.

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“I couldn’t believe I didn’t even know my child’s true gender.”

Jaeyoon bit his lower lip. His gender had changed after a retest when he joined the agency, so it was no wonder. He had never told his parents about the change. Even though he knew he was an omega, he didn’t think his parents, who were only interested in their own lives and partners, would care. He thought they might be more annoyed if he revealed he was an omega.

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“When did you find out?”

“Not long after I joined the agency.”

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“And all this time… It’s all my fault. I must have created an atmosphere where you couldn’t tell me.”

Struggling to find her words, his mother sighed deeply and admitted her fault.

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“I’m not asking you to understand, but as an excuse, at that time, I was overwhelmed with my work. I was on edge from my divorce with your father.”

“Even so…!”

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Kangyoon was about to retort, but Jaeyoon quickly placed a hand on his thigh. Kangyoon looked back at him, and Jaeyoon shook his head, signaling him not to. He knew what Kangyoon wanted to say. Jaeyoon had resented his parents when he was young, thinking they should take responsibility for the child they brought into the world, even if they didn’t love each other.

But it was all in the past. He remembered how his parents would hurt each other with harsh words whenever they were together. So, he had tried to make sure they didn’t have to worry about him.

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His mother looked between Kangyoon and Jaeyoon, smiling bitterly.

“I know. I did terrible things to you. Now that I have more time and stability in my life, I’m starting to see the damage. I know it’s too late and that you’ve been hurt deeply in the meantime. So I’m not asking you to forgive me.”

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She continued, looking Jaeyoon straight in the eye.

“I won’t try to act like a parent now and meddle in your life.”

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Again, she was drawing a line. Even though Jaeyoon thought he expected nothing, his heart ached. Why did she even come? If she had continued to ignore him, the deeply buried wounds wouldn’t have been reopened.

“Still…”

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Feeling resentful, he looked down, but his mother spoke again.

“The fact that I’m your mother doesn’t change. I might be a deficient parent. You might not need parents now that you’re an adult and doing well…”

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Her words seemed uncharacteristically disjointed. Unlike her usual cold, sharp manner, she seemed to be struggling with how to continue. She bit her lip, looking at Jaeyoon.

“There might come a time in your life when you need someone’s help. If that time comes, please reach out to me. I might not be able to help much, but I can at least listen to you.”

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The unexpected words made Jaeyoon’s eyes widen. When he looked at his mother, she seemed awkward, as if she wasn’t used to saying such things. Seeing her uncomfortable, he realized she was sincere.

Avoiding his eyes, she turned to Kangyoon.

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“I might not have the right to say this, but please take care of Jaeyoon.”

Kangyoon’s expression hardened as he looked at her. Seeing her awkwardly trying to smile, he finally nodded slightly.

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“You don’t need to worry.”

He answered calmly, taking Jaeyoon’s hand under the table. Yoon Jaeyoon at twenty-eight no longer needed parents but a partner to spend his life with. Both his mother and Kangyoon knew that well.

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