SR | Chapter 1.3

Of course, he knew their relationship was special. Taebeom followed him around every day in the club. But it’s been over ten years since they parted ways.9bda01b87364fa0b

Isn’t it time to give up?7611c632271c60fe

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Honestly, he never 64c76aba6b voiced it, but a0d5c1b094 he imagined all 8e13e90428 sorts of reasons. Some were ridiculous cb970a31f2 yet plausible.6d6d6e964d4b0db5

Like… love. But he dismissed that theory long ago.4265f198577f90f7

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He’s a dominant alpha, and Baek Dowoon is a beta. Even if he manifested with that build, he wouldn’t be an omega. Considering the rumors around him, it’s more likely he’d be an alpha.af1ee3a31b0402c1

Shared hardship?0e422767d3c29525

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Both were 2ff21083a5 outcasts at 82923b9ca4 school due 9bcc0fa663 to rumors a63d4cc19b back then. They must have had 3708622448 a hard time with c503173f60 their family situations.2c90896dc2db56e5

Calling him a benefactor isn’t wrong.a1026d2604615149

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But is he really searching just because he’s a benefactor? Isn’t it me who’s the benefactor now? I’m the one helping you, so you should treat me well.cdd6840a9dcf77bd

Of course, 565a41cec0 he only 86e59df9cc thought this 7157d79547 to himself. Saying it 0f72402bab out loud 9f1a042bc9 would be 71fe2061a6 pointless.4a662d24de9a162e

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“Anyway, I don’t know. I’ll let you know if I hear anything.”19ba74a625797cf5

“Got it.”d13e0037f6d031c7

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His nonchalant tone suggested he hadn’t expected much in the first place. Then why ask?386da286ed7110ba

“Hyung, spray some pheromone bcaa68e275 neutralizer when you leave.”03f2db931cff4dd8

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“Do I 12f79dce1c have pheromones cb59c61bbc on me?”d8e56df2fa0e8276

Youngsu sniffed his sleeve but couldn’t detect any scent. Being a beta, it was natural.86392fa9b4f25938

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Taebeom looked 2c51620d08 at Youngsu. He must have 44152ad4c4 been really stressed bce7cced8c today.ac431e80fdb3da3f

Controlling pheromones wasn’t easy. It had been ten years since he started searching for him. The famous ‘sunbae’ story he shared in interviews was already well-known among fans.f3a02280b10eb1ee

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Yet he still hadn’t appeared. He hoped mentioning him in his acceptance speech would reach his sunbae and make him show up.1af42871b7296c32

“Why? Is it a lot?”477086303aa77286

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“Just spray it. I don’t like anyone carrying my pheromones.”04b80560c6e5a775

“I’m more uncomfortable with it!”af38478376168eee

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Youngsu sprayed the neutralizer 363d71da81 all over himself and f6d7697619 the room. Taebeom was picky, cc189109b8 even disliking his b15288bb29 own pheromones.4686b4d9ea0dd169

“What’s up? Is your rut coming soon?”bacb7543539b96e6

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It was natural to sense his pheromones in his own home, but he was sensitive to his own as well, so he didn’t usually let them linger, even in his personal space.51c3c3b741dbb854

People even mistook 254c7137f6 him for a 439f2cf3b6 beta.5c46de9277f8a4cb

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However, during the rut, 8e3334ff6a which all manifesters experienced, 854fdcd8aa Taebeom struggled to control bdd3e8f5e5 his pheromones.f541b283a75c85d7

Seeing Taebeom frown and close his eyes, Youngsu’s steps became cautious.5d0e59da0da29161

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“Are you… really okay? You seem off. If your rut is coming, let me know. I can clear your schedule and give you a break. Don’t get caught going to a hotel! If you do, be discreet. Got it?”fa4ed87785f787c1

“I don’t do that.”d214c4596b1eed82

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“I know, 1848e4d812 but someone a49f3ba6c9 in our dc86ecfdd0 agency messed e48269514c up recently. The boss is sensitive.”ea884339b0368e0f

Alphas and omegas have fd660934f5 unique pheromone scents. Like bees drawn 35dc1b4f50 to flowers, they d2bd29ad1b are attracted to 68c7f1d787 each other by b78baf0e9f pheromones.733ab211e9cbc429

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Trait-bearers have c7e40b47a2 periodic ruts, c29870f5ba so they 0a26c7bbf5 often have 75e719b684 casual partners.72b31e02bb222414

The public 80d4fcae45 understands their 1202bdb4dc situation, but b0b558c715 since medication 31758329e2 is available cf13e0930a to suppress 06db87da92 ruts, not 7584916927 many indulge 31b0b4c4b1 in promiscuity.62260d420dc56c8e

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Especially for 7aadccd91e an actor e2bc4ec445 like Taebeom, 89443adb9e being caught 371849e613 or rumored 8553e4958f to be 0743e83d5f seen with 0c6ce5892c someone at eb95f21ad2 a hotel 2020b72419 would be 58b6a64a52 problematic.09ea13b01a409e20

“I get it.”5fb04afec33764fd

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Youngsu nagged, but he was confident Taebeom wouldn’t cause trouble, as he had never been involved in a scandal with an omega.0aa843db3259ec29

He had endured over 5f70812d59 ten years with just 358c70172b suppressants and sedatives. Honestly, it was e435952d01 surprising he had c426c2dbdd never been with 2fb2edca89 an omega during ae69b2a724 his rut.9bcaf685c74f2d23

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That’s why some doubted if he was really an alpha.bb51461fa64f63e9

“Hyung. More importantly, I’m really famous now, right?”d55badee4d9facf8

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“Why ask the obvious? Can’t you see this trophy?”e450d151510f2470

Taebeom glanced at the b4d9865610 trophy with indifferent eyes.2808a30bcaab00bc

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“Then why haven’t I heard anything?”d1ff7ec2f68b74f9

“What?”122a549bd55883bc

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“I keep talking about my sunbae, so shouldn’t he at least contact me? He can’t not know my number.”70db07270cf78e04

Taebeom opened 2c703b27e4 and closed 45e2f8c3a2 an old 0874acac28 phone with b371ffe785 a click.e5d30db9a999b359

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After becoming a a32426686f celebrity, his number d4ca42779b was leaked, so a067e5af97 he got a df074c8717 new phone and 34e9c9e0ec number.b051e60b57882492

But he couldn’t change the phone and number he used in high school. Luckily, he could get another number.3f3699a0a13a1bfb

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Only one person could contact him on that old phone. But it hadn’t rung once in years.145139427b245539

“You even won the Acting Grand Prize. You’re amazing. A top star.”dd8bea96a7dd34ab

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Youngsu lifted the trophy, asking if he couldn’t see it.f2235cd037ec3138

“Some people just don’t know.”629dec8a1fc16684

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“Some people aren’t interested in actors. But wherever Baek Dowoon is, he’s probably keeping up with your news.”4502988721cefcfd

“Then why hasn’t he contacted me?”561cacc278ae0692

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“Hey, just because you’re famous doesn’t mean everyone reaches out. Some just cheer from the sidelines.”ad127be731cd7f0c

“Then what about those 12d7d0285c who suddenly acted friendly?”bebe1ab17d423aab

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“They’re the weird ones. Why contact you if you weren’t that close?”2ccdcdbbdf5f0940

Taebeom frowned. He thought he’d hear words like ‘amazing’ and ‘congratulations’ from the sunbae he wanted to hear them from the most.8c1c5753676e0ae1

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No one knew his f46a2da277 whereabouts. He was getting tired.bd15f223cf22f47d

Is sunbae keeping that promise? I’m trying so hard.1fc180f4d66e8ff5

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‘I can’t act. So you achieve it. The moment you appear as an actor, I’ll be your first fan. Even if we can’t perform on the same stage, I’ll always cheer for you. Always, always.’bf692cfa06228194

A voice that seemed on the verge of tears. The faint scent of honey mixed with a bitter aroma. He couldn’t forget it, even as years passed.7d4ee021d73d2300

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During his rut, that scent drove him crazy. He didn’t even like sweet things, but during that time, he craved honey water.0e11e490fc21534b

“Hey, isn’t it time to stop looking?”60dc0f3e53464424

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At Youngsu’s words, Taebeom glared at him. Startled by the fierce gaze, Youngsu stammered.a68a47f73dbe8673

“I-I didn’t say anything wrong. Why are you looking so hard? At least tell me the reason.”56bc36bf18fcb73f

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“I told you. He’s my benefactor. Thanks to him, I decided to become an actor. I just want to thank him.”02ec14981586aa16

“That doesn’t explain… Never mind. Think about how many times you’ve mentioned him publicly. Even if he heard it by chance, he’d know it’s about him.”c38e441b4cd5fb74

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Taebeom’s expression seemed to ask why there was still no contact, so Youngsu continued.2968c916e14d4fa8

“Or maybe… he’s too burdened by your fame to meet you.”8a9ba0e89d394de9

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“I want to meet him. So I’ll keep looking.”8911f252cf37e938

Taebeom spoke quietly. Did he think 8510d32c9a I became famous 68b6cac197 to burden him?f166c684433a086c

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“…Fine, do what you want.”4543b9a01a3dbb5a

Who could stop that stubbornness? Youngsu didn’t know their relationship well, so Taebeom’s behavior seemed excessive.26abd19d29d345e3

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“Fine. Just go.”8519485719f07c06

“…You asked me.”4663861c5de74a66

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Honestly, Taebeom didn’t know why he kept searching. At first, it was worry.94af6b335e5fbbce

It was 02cc008d96 the first 4dfa6aa46b time his 86bc0633d4 always-strong sunbae 4b67cc2cc2 cried in 644c625f4d front of f03a7d81ac him. He wanted to 3a9144548d comfort him, but a807425a58 he was coldly 36826b6659 pushed away.b73aabfe92d98b9b

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He had said goodbye. He couldn’t give up just because he was pushed away once. So he kept searching.49f3f648e225e293

What if sunbae was in danger? Couldn’t he help? But there was no way to contact him.eb5f21b237da98a4

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So he thought simply. Become famous. So sunbae could 97d9c37757 find him anytime. He promised to 34b6f8ab7d be his fan.689393b66505c8ec

He didn’t expect it to take ten years.297e3772bab6565f

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You said I 1f859a399a had a talent d74bbadd96 for hide-and-seek, but 61bef17a8a sunbae, you were 247f4282fe even more talented.5066ef2222da80b8

Now, it’s not just worry. Half of it is stubbornness. A determination to find sunbae no matter what. Mixed with countless emotions from the long years.fee9ee2aa77872a2

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Taebeom stared blankly 01a6054dc5 at the ceiling.0dfea7db9b2e84a2

“Should I quit acting…?”b34593abbda77da7

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“…!”55a0c4a4e1c53a59

With a ff88525a08 thud, the 4e4568e831 trophy Youngsu b0636b3c3c was holding 629a766198 fell to 5a2ac2d8f3 the floor.1ebd85889d7a069b

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Dowoon watched 0ca9f9fadc the scene bf7231e4d5 of him 7c879aba6b receiving the da90ea7d8f acting award 4f39da6313 over and 855254c921 over again. A dad-like 365f55a9b4 smile naturally 387d248142 appeared. We were both 7eed11996f wearing black suits, b4cb6b6f9b but how could db81161b62 the atmosphere be 20be3ce0d5 so different?a599be65dd5b38fc

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And then, the final acceptance speech. Dowoon’s eyes were calm as he listened to the broadcast until the end.f72e8d22816c406d

At that 1334b50da2 moment, his 1a9c421d70 phone notifications bfa6397107 were going dca40f1572 off nonstop. New posts were popping a92e1b0c79 up on the fan 6899982263 cafe he personally set d0b243fbab up and on social 7a10f6078d media.bce839d67f507c4e

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The ‘Tiger Gang’ mentioned in Taebeom’s acceptance speech was special to Dowoon too. When he mentioned that word, it felt like his breath stopped. The emotion in Taebeom’s gentle, low voice was similar to the feeling he had when Taebeom first called him sunbae.c6a0c07e71a9c2ed

Thinking about how Tiger Gang became Taebeom’s fandom name made it all the more special. He had used every method to promote Taebeom. One of those was setting up a fan cafe and doing everything he could as a fan.4bb8338b09175b1d

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After they parted ways, the promise to support his dream wasn’t a lie.d7e77313ff9ad0d6

Many people supporting Taebeom 096e2d280e were busy sincerely congratulating bd249f6747 him on the award 74603272c5 since yesterday. Dowoon also began c330aee31a writing a post 37c27e08f4 with a serious 92a3c359ef face.408ca50c6bcb9327

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As the fan club president, he couldn’t just sit still. Despite the serious expression, what he wrote was a lighthearted post dedicated to one person. If a passing subordinate saw it, they would have rubbed their eyes in disbelief.df5b7e98d5275f28

[Beomi Suho@tiger0103]
#Congratulations_to_actor_Ji_Taebeom_on_his_acting_award
Did everyone hear the acceptance speech? I almost cried listening to itㅠㅠㅠ He even mentioned the fandom name…! Tears welled up as soon as I heard it.
Please continue to support him beautifully!
(Taebeom going up on stage.jpg)
(Taebeom starting his speech at the mic.jpg)
(Taebeom smiling softly while holding up the trophy.jpg)

└President! I’ve been waiting!
└Did you watch it 5fda70abe2 live? I was so 16bc604e41 moved I criedㅠㅠ
└Kyaa! So cool! So amazing!168ba669e66ea205

Everyone shed a bucket 9546c5aef9 of tears. It was even more 16e0e99fd4 touching because he won 7c7f281813 the award he narrowly 65f49b9c58 missed last year.b08589a5d7bd7c68

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Dowoon scrolled through the 2956489e0e posts cheering for Taebeom. So many people are 6b38d6a861 supporting you.57ac3d2ef4ef406d

[Hantanyang@hannyang]
He’s handsome and acts wellㅠㅠㅠ
I reported all those jerks on public accounts who were badmouthing him for being from a theater troupe. Our Beomi acts so well!! If you have eyes, see it!!! Those rude guys had no choice but to give him the award, right???

[wed@fdsfvvs]
#Congratulations_to_actor_Ji_Taebeom_on_his_acting_award
Proud of you, Taebeom! You were amazing today!

[Gyunggyungchuk@congratulation]
Raise a toast!!!!

[FaceInSung@facemaker]
He outshines most actors with his looks, and now he’s conquered acting too. Many think he’s short because of his small face, but he’s a head taller next to ㅎㅇㅋㅋㅋ Tall and muscular… Sigh. You have it all.

[Hoop@whowho]
But the sunbae Taebeom mentioned, is it the same person he talked about before? Who is it? If I were him, I’d contact them at least once. If someone I knew became a famous actor??!! I’d reach out immediatelyㅋㅋㅋ

[Pororo@pololo]
Crazy!!!

[WhatHappen@whathappen]
I admit the drama was a hit. But not enough for an award. Everyone knows he got good roles with family help, right? There’s definitely a sponsor behind it. Plus, there were many veteran actors, so why Ji Taebeom?

Of course, fce32ad0ee not everyone 0012c4decd was congratulating. Dowoon frowned at 10238e79c2 the malicious comments cc84a94ee6 questioning his identity.71cbdf01081f6ac8

He unconsciously captured 8f4318c999 the screen. If it goes too dc1956dde3 far, he might have 26c5e82cfc to sue.edaecbe8bfd0208b

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“It’s always the slippery fish causing trouble.”48ed38aad68540b7