OAO | Chapter 16

It was past midnight, and Kangyoon stood in front of the villa where Hanjun lived. Finding this place hadn’t been difficult. The investigation report sent by the private detective he had hired included Hanjun’s home address.

Hearing that there were no CCTVs at the filming site to determine who had placed the bottled water, Kangyoon shifted his perspective. He asked the detective to investigate places where the drug—a narcotic aphrodisiac—was distributed. He thought that if they could identify the buyers from the sellers, they could figure out who had spiked the water.

However, while the sellers could be traced, obtaining a list of buyers wasn’t easy. The detective explained that these transactions were typically facilitated through introductions, thanks to their own network, and since the drug was illegal, it was traded only covertly in the underworld.

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When he was told that the police were likely already investigating this, Kangyoon changed his request and asked the detective to look into Hanjun instead. Narrowing the target to a single individual made the job much easier, the detective said.

Even while making the request, Kangyoon thought it was improbable. Half of him doubted Hanjun would go to such lengths, while the other half considered it possible, given Hanjun’s inexplicable animosity toward Jaeyoon. Despite this, Kangyoon hoped Hanjun wasn’t the culprit.

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But Kangyoon’s hopes were in vain.

“Han Seongjun recently worked a part-time job at the Yangpyeong film set,” the detective reported.

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That alone made Kangyoon sigh. He began to suspect Hanjun’s motives, wondering if they went beyond simply needing money for living expenses.

“And this man photographed with Han Seongjun is a dealer involved in distributing the aphrodisiac.”

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“Where did you get this photo?”

Though he had suspected Hanjun, Kangyoon hadn’t expected the detective to provide such definitive evidence.

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“From Han Seongjun’s car’s black box,” the detective replied with a casual smile.

“It was obtained illegally, so even if you hand it to the police, it won’t be admissible as evidence in court.”

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Kangyoon nodded at the additional remark. Securing court-admissible evidence was a matter for the police and prosecution, not him. What Kangyoon wanted was to confirm who had drugged Jaeyoon with the aphrodisiac.

“Still, this should be enough to get the police moving.”

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The detective handed Kangyoon another document: a bank account statement under Han Seongjun’s name. One of the account’s transaction records listed a suspicious company name, which the detective explained was tied to distributing the aphrodisiac.

“Submit that anonymously to the police. They’ll handle the rest,” Kangyoon said.

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The detective nodded in agreement. That was the end of their business. Since the aphrodisiac was an illegal substance, and the police were continuing their investigation, if Hanjun had indeed purchased it, it was only a matter of time before he was caught.

Moreover, the production company and Jaeyoon’s agency were already tracking down whoever had leaked the video of Jaeyoon during his heat cycle. That would likely be resolved sooner. If both investigations closed in on Hanjun, he wouldn’t be able to evade responsibility. Eventually, his name would make headlines, and Jaeyoon would learn who harbored such malice toward him.

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Kangyoon didn’t care what the media would say about Hanjun. His only concern was Jaeyoon. Learning that Hanjun had forced him into a heat cycle to humiliate him could deeply wound Jaeyoon, no matter how aware he was of Hanjun’s hostility.

Exhaling a long breath, Kangyoon stepped inside the villa. He climbed the stairs to Hanjun’s apartment and stood in front of the door. Pressing the intercom, he waited briefly. It was late, so Hanjun might be asleep, but Kangyoon didn’t care. Courtesy was unnecessary for Hanjun.

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“Ah, damn it, who the hell—”

Without checking who it was, Hanjun opened the door, his eyes widening in surprise at the sight of Kangyoon.

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“Lee Kang—”

Thud!

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Before he could finish saying Kangyoon’s name, a fist flew into his face, twisting his head to the side.

“You bastard!”

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Startled and furious, Hanjun grabbed Kangyoon by the collar. Kangyoon immediately seized Hanjun’s hands to prevent him from pulling away and drove his knee into Hanjun’s stomach. Hanjun doubled over, clutching his abdomen and letting out a choked sound.

“What the hell are you doing?”

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Still clutching his stomach, Hanjun yelled at Kangyoon. Kangyoon didn’t reply; he simply stared at him. Kangyoon’s gaze was colder than ever. Even as he met that icy glare, Hanjun appeared indignant, as if he didn’t understand why this was happening.

Could it be that it wasn’t Hanjun? Had Kangyoon struck the wrong person?

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If it were anyone but Kangyoon standing before him, such a thought might have crossed his mind. Hanjun’s indignation was that palpable. But Kangyoon knew Hanjun too well.

“Those two punches were for Jaeyoon.”

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“What?”

Before Hanjun could even knit his brow, Kangyoon swung his fist again. Thud. A dull sound resonated as his fist landed squarely on Hanjun’s abdomen.

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“This one’s for me.”

The cold voice betrayed no emotion.

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The first punch was payback for what Hanjun did to Jaeyoon four years ago. Although Jaeyoon had remained unaware, it could have been dangerous back then too.

The second kick was for this time’s incident. Considering the fear and anxiety Jaeyoon must have felt under the influence of the forced aphrodisiac, no amount of beating would feel like enough. But thanks to Choi Sunghyun’s composed response, nothing worse had happened. Jaeyoon had held out, calling Kangyoon, and Sunghyun had managed to keep things under control until Kangyoon arrived. That was why Kangyoon chose to restrain himself now.

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The final punch was the price for the last thread of trust Kangyoon had in Hanjun. Trust that, as a human, Hanjun wouldn’t stoop this low. Kangyoon had even warned him not long ago, revealing that he knew about the previous incident. He had made it clear that there would be no forgiveness if Jaeyoon were targeted again. Despite the warning, Hanjun showed no remorse.

At this point, Kangyoon no longer saw him as human.

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“You’ll pay the price for what you’ve done this time.”

Both the distribution of the aphrodisiac and the leaked video were under police investigation. Hanjun’s downfall was only a matter of time. Justice would be served through legal means.

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“Damn it, I don’t even know what the hell you’re talking about. You know this counts as assault, right?”

Hanjun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand and glared at Kangyoon.

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“A story about Lee Kangyoon assaulting a former bandmate would make headlines, don’t you think?”

“Go ahead and report it.”

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Kangyoon’s unflinching response left Hanjun stunned.

“Call the cops while you’re at it.”

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His composure and indifference only further unsettled Hanjun, who stood frozen. His clenched fists trembled as he glared back at Kangyoon, unable to make a move. Someone with something to hide would never call the police.

“We’ll probably meet again soon enough at the police station.”

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Kangyoon’s warning caused Hanjun to grit his teeth in frustration, his jawline taut with suppressed anger.

“Yoon Jaeyoon… I should’ve gotten rid of him ages ago.”

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Hanjun’s mocking tone made Kangyoon’s eyes narrow sharply.

“If I’d known he was an omega, I’d have taken him down. Then I wouldn’t have had to put up with his smug attitude.”

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Kangyoon clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. His hands shook from the tension.

“After all, omegas are all the same. Once you…”

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Kangyoon lunged forward, grabbing Hanjun by the collar and slamming him against the wall.

“Say one more word.”

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The low growl of his warning only made Hanjun chuckle mockingly.

“Are you dating Yoon Jaeyoon or something? What a joke. Do you think he only spread his legs for you? Please. He’s an omega. He’s probably seduced every man he’s met with his pheromones. That’s probably how he…”

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“Ugh!”

Kangyoon’s forearm pressed against Hanjun’s throat, cutting off his words. Hanjun clawed at Kangyoon’s arm, struggling to breathe.

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For a fleeting moment, Kangyoon felt a genuine urge to kill him. The impulse to strangle Hanjun to death right then and there consumed him. If he let this man live, would he try to harm Jaeyoon again someday?

That thought alone nearly pushed him over the edge.

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But then—

Exhale.

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Kangyoon took a deep, controlled breath, releasing the pressure on Hanjun’s throat and stepping back.

He couldn’t become a murderer over someone like this. If he did, he’d lose the ability to stay by Jaeyoon’s side. He’d no longer be able to protect him.

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Hanjun would face the consequences through legal justice.

Barely holding onto his rationality, Kangyoon forced himself to suppress the burning anger within.

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“You think you’re better than Jaeyoon, don’t you?”

Kangyoon’s calm voice made Hanjun sneer, raising a crooked eyebrow.

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“But not once—not even for a single moment—have you ever been superior to Jaeyoon. In anything.”

As a vocalist, Hanjun might have had more raw talent. But fans responded to Jaeyoon’s singing more passionately. His voice carried the weight of his dedication and sincerity.

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Hanjun had always dismissed Jaeyoon’s popularity as a result of his looks. But the fans weren’t as shallow as he assumed. They saw everything—the effort Jaeyoon poured into his career, the genuine heart behind his idol persona, and the hard work he continued as an actor.

That was why they loved Jaeyoon. Not Hanjun, but Jaeyoon.

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“Shut up! Why the hell would I be worse than that omega bastard?”

Hanjun snapped, his face contorting in rage. He spat out the word omega, attaching a derogatory weight to it as if it encapsulated his disdain for Jaeyoon.

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So that’s why you can’t make it, Han Seongjun. You judge the world solely based on the standards you’ve set.

Kangyoon didn’t even feel like pointing it out. If Hanjun had been the type to reflect, there would have been signs of remorse after his drunk-driving accident.

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Ignoring the seething Hanjun, Kangyoon turned away. Leaving the boy screaming about how he wasn’t inferior to Yoon Jaeyoon, Kangyoon descended the villa stairs. The next time they met would undoubtedly be at the police station or in court. And he was confident that would be his final encounter with Hanjun.

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Kangyoon had thought the world might turn upside down after publicly announcing his relationship with Jaeyoon, but that wasn’t the case. Online, some were spreading vulgar rumors about how Yoon Jaeyoon had likely been involved with Kangyoon and possibly other members since their group days, but most people congratulated the couple on their relationship. Fans, in particular, were overwhelmingly supportive, cheering for the “YoonYoon” couple to last forever.

“It’s like they’d rather see members dating each other than losing them to someone else,” the manager quipped.

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Jaeyoon responded with a faint smile. He’d worried that fans might feel betrayed and turn their backs on him, but that fear turned out to be unfounded. In fact, his popularity surged. Membership on both On&On’s fan café and his personal fan café increased dramatically, proving his concerns were unnecessary.

“At one point, I really thought it was all over. I’m so relieved everything turned out okay,” the manager remarked, echoing a sentiment he repeated almost daily. He even confessed he’d barely slept for days, dreading the worst-case scenario. Jaeyoon sympathized and felt a little guilty, knowing the manager had been caught off guard by Kangyoon’s impromptu public kiss during the press conference.

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“I had a feeling something was up. Just didn’t think Hyung would drop a bomb like that.”

Immediately after the press conference, Kangyoon had been summoned by the company’s CEO for a stern talking-to.

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“Do you think you’re the same as Jaeyoon? He’s active in the entertainment industry, filming a movie right now. What if this mess jeopardizes his role? Are you going to cover the damages?”

“I will.”

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Kangyoon’s calm, unwavering response to the CEO’s shouting left the man clutching his head in frustration. Fortunately, the film’s production team didn’t make an issue of Jaeyoon’s relationship, focusing instead on apprehending the culprit behind the forced heat-inducing drug incident. With the fans’ positive reaction as well, the CEO had no further grounds to complain.

The movie was nearing the end of production, leaving Jaeyoon with a more relaxed schedule. Late-night shoots were rare now, and his scenes for the day wrapped up a little after 5 p.m. He debated heading to Kangyoon’s recording studio when the manager’s phone rang.

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“Hold on a moment,” the manager said, checking the caller ID. His expression stiffened slightly as he answered. “Yes… yes,” he replied curtly, hanging up within a few minutes.

“Jaeyoon.”

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The manager’s face looked far more serious now. He licked his lips nervously, opening his mouth as if to speak but stopping multiple times. He avoided meeting Jaeyoon’s eyes.

“What is it? What happened?” Jaeyoon asked, sensing the gravity of the situation.

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“It’s the police. They caught the culprit.”

“The culprit?”

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Which one, he wondered. The person who administered the drug? Or the one who distributed the video? Kangyoon and the others had speculated that both crimes might have been committed by the same individual. Either way, asking seemed unnecessary.

Jaeyoon studied the manager silently. His face twisted further as he let out a deep sigh before meeting Jaeyoon’s gaze.

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“It’s Han Seongjun.”

“…What?”

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Jaeyoon repeated, doubting his ears.

“Han Seongjun. Hanjun,” the manager clarified again.

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“Oh…”

The sound escaped his lips, more a groan than a word. The revelation wasn’t as shocking as he thought it might be. He tried to dismiss it with a simple “That figures,” but deep down, resentment bubbled up. Had he wronged Hanjun so much? What did he do to deserve this?

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It wasn’t something that could be brushed off as a joke. It was a crime. That night, he could have been violated by someone he didn’t even like. The fact that he hadn’t been was pure luck, not because things were okay.

Why did it have to come to this?

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Jaeyoon bit his lower lip, suppressing the surge of emotion threatening to overwhelm him. His manager, watching him, sighed heavily. Hanjun’s downfall wasn’t Jaeyoon’s fault, but neither he nor the manager could fathom why Hanjun’s malice was so intensely directed at him.

“Do you want to go to the police station?”

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The question was cautious. The police had asked Jaeyoon if he would meet Hanjun. The issue with the spiked aphrodisiac was classified as a criminal case, so Jaeyoon’s agreement wasn’t necessary. However, regarding the defamation lawsuit for the leaked video, they mentioned that if Jaeyoon agreed, Hanjun might receive a lighter sentence. Of course, the lawsuit filed by the production company over the video was a separate matter.

Jaeyoon listened quietly to all of this without responding.

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“I’ll think about it,” Jaeyoon finally replied after a long pause. He clearly didn’t want to meet Hanjun. The manager understood and didn’t press further.

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When Kangyoon entered the house, taking off his shoes, he noticed Jaeyoon curled up on the living room sofa without the lights on and stopped in his tracks. Earlier that day, Jaeyoon had mentioned that filming would finish early, and he planned to stop by the recording studio afterward. When Jaeyoon didn’t call, Kangyoon assumed filming had run late. He hadn’t expected Jaeyoon to already be home, sitting in the dark.

“Why are you sitting there in the dark?”

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As he switched on the lights, Jaeyoon finally seemed to notice Kangyoon’s arrival, letting out a soft “Ah” as he turned his head.

“What were you so lost in thought about?”

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Kangyoon sat next to him on the sofa, looking into Jaeyoon’s face. His expression wasn’t as bad as one might expect for someone who’d been sitting in a dark living room. He didn’t look particularly gloomy or downcast, but there was something oddly vacant about his demeanor.

“Did something happen on set?”

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Kangyoon asked, worried, though he already suspected nothing had occurred. When Jaeyoon shook his head, Kangyoon felt relief but still tried to guess what else could have caused this. The thought of Hanjun doing something again made Kangyoon’s face harden. He stared silently at Jaeyoon, whose instincts kicked in when he noticed Kangyoon’s unyielding gaze. Jaeyoon smiled faintly, as if trying to reassure him.

“Don’t worry. Really, nothing happened.”

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Jaeyoon tried to comfort Kangyoon, but Kangyoon frowned, reaching out to cup one side of Jaeyoon’s face. Jaeyoon naturally leaned into the touch, letting his face rest against Kangyoon’s hand. With just that simple warmth, Jaeyoon’s expression softened noticeably.

Kangyoon felt both relief and sorrow that his mere presence could bring Jaeyoon some comfort. Yet he couldn’t help but pity Jaeyoon for always keeping his real emotions buried.

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“The police called today. They said they caught the person who leaked the video.”

Jaeyoon spoke casually, almost as if mentioning something insignificant, while pressing his face into Kangyoon’s palm. The words made Kangyoon pause. Instead of immediately asking who it was, he gently lifted Jaeyoon’s face so their eyes met. Jaeyoon reflexively smiled again, his usual attempt to downplay everything.

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“They said it was Hanjun Hyung. Apparently, he’s also the one who spiked the drink with the aphrodisiac. I didn’t know, but he was working as a part-timer on set.”

Jaeyoon spoke as if he were narrating someone else’s story. Though Kangyoon already knew this, he remained silent, letting Jaeyoon talk.

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“You don’t seem that surprised.”

Jaeyoon tilted his head, seemingly puzzled.

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“Well, neither do you.”

Kangyoon pointed out that Jaeyoon, who should be the most outraged, seemed unnervingly calm. At that, Jaeyoon let out a soft sigh and gave a small, humorless laugh.

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“I was surprised, though. I didn’t realize just how much Hanjun Hyung hated me.”

What Hanjun did couldn’t simply be dismissed as hatred.

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“It’s just misdirected anger. Unfortunately, you happened to be the target.”

Kangyoon’s words were meant to reassure Jaeyoon that he wasn’t at fault, but Jaeyoon smiled bitterly and lowered his gaze.

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“It’s not just bad luck. He’s clearly hated me for a long time.”

Kangyoon couldn’t deny it. Hanjun’s animosity toward Jaeyoon had always been obvious to anyone paying attention.

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“The police asked if I’d go to the station.”

At that, Kangyoon’s brow furrowed. The idea of Jaeyoon facing Hanjun again infuriated him. Why should a victim have to meet their aggressor? It made no sense.

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“There’s no need. He’ll get what he deserves through the legal process.”

“You think so?”

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Jaeyoon muttered, turning his head to look out the window. His eyes didn’t seem to focus on anything, his gaze distant.

“If I agree to a settlement, I guess it could reduce his sentence or fine.”

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Jaeyoon’s tone was devoid of any emotion, as though he was merely reciting facts he had heard. Yet Kangyoon couldn’t trust even that detached demeanor. He suspected Jaeyoon might still be acting, hiding his true feelings.

“Don’t agree. Don’t try to forgive him, either.”

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At Kangyoon’s firm words, Jaeyoon turned to look at him. Watching Kangyoon, whose expression didn’t waver in the slightest, Jaeyoon let out a faint laugh. His facial muscles seemed a bit more relaxed than before.

“Why? Isn’t there a saying to love your enemies?”

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“Are you Jesus?”

Kangyoon immediately dismissed the comment as nonsense, making Jaeyoon laugh out loud.

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“You can ignore him, hate him, or even curse him if you want.”

Kangyoon said, ruffling Jaeyoon’s hair. With a small sigh, Jaeyoon leaned his head against Kangyoon’s shoulder.

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“I thought I could ignore it. I believed I had been ignoring it all along. But I guess I wasn’t. Being hated by someone—it hurts more than I expected.”

Jaeyoon revealed a bit of his true feelings. It was a small step, but Kangyoon felt relieved. At least now Jaeyoon could admit he was hurting, that he was upset—and he could do so with him.

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Without saying much, Kangyoon lifted a hand and gently patted Jaeyoon’s head. That small gesture brought a faint smile to Jaeyoon’s lips.

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While sitting at the desk of the detective handling the case, Jaeyoon could feel the gazes of several people on him. Detectives were just human too, and the sight of a celebrity like Jaeyoon waiting inside the police station seemed to pique their interest. Some of the bolder ones approached him, asking for a handshake or even an autograph, claiming their daughters were fans.

This oddly eased the tension of being in the police station. Jaeyoon was signing something for a middle-aged detective when his manager nudged him in the side with an elbow. When he turned to see what it was about, Hanjun entered the room, escorted by the detective in charge, who was gripping his arm. At the end of Jaeyoon’s inadvertently wandering gaze, he noticed the handcuffs on Hanjun’s wrists.

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So, it was true. Hanjun really had used the spiked aphrodisiac. Hearing about it was one thing, but seeing it for himself made it feel real.

When Hanjun spotted Jaeyoon, his face twisted in displeasure. If there had been even a trace of remorse in that expression, Jaeyoon’s resolve might have wavered. Thankfully, there wasn’t. All he could see was irritation at having to face Jaeyoon.

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“Why are you here?”

Hanjun’s voice was sullen, and it was Jaeyoon’s manager who frowned first. The disdain was evident on his face, as if he couldn’t believe Hanjun had the audacity to act so brazenly. Even the detective clicked his tongue in disbelief.

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“What? Did you come to settle?”

Even though Jaeyoon hadn’t said anything, Hanjun jumped to conclusions. The manager turned his head away, as if refusing to even acknowledge him.

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“Sit down first.”

Jaeyoon motioned with his eyes toward the seat across from him. Clicking his tongue in dissatisfaction, Hanjun reluctantly sat down where Jaeyoon had indicated.

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“If you’re going to settle, just do it quickly. Don’t drag it out.”

Hanjun spoke as though it were a given that Jaeyoon would agree to a settlement. Looking at him, Jaeyoon didn’t even feel anger.

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“Even if I agree, you’ll still serve time for the aphrodisiac incident.”

Since the drug was classified as a controlled substance, it was a clear violation of narcotics laws. Regardless of Jaeyoon’s forgiveness, Hanjun would face legal punishment.

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“As for the defamation case, I have no intention of settling.”

At Jaeyoon’s firm response, Hanjun’s face contorted.

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“I’d like to ask you something. What makes you think I would agree to a settlement?”

Jaeyoon’s tone wasn’t angry—it was calm. He was genuinely curious about what Hanjun was thinking.

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“Then why did you even bother coming here if you’re not going to settle?”

Hanjun’s shamelessness persisted to the end.

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“I was curious why you did it.”

Hanjun responded to Jaeyoon’s composed answer with a crooked smirk.

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“Why? Obviously because you’re annoying.”

“You little—!”

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Even the detective, who had been listening, looked like he was about to throw a punch but stopped himself, sighing deeply as he lowered his fist.

“That’s what I’m asking. Why exactly did you find me so annoying? As far as I remember, I didn’t do anything wrong to you.”

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Jaeyoon’s voice carried no trace of emotion. It wasn’t indifference; he simply didn’t feel the need to react strongly anymore. He seemed to have grown numb to it all.

Perhaps Hanjun hadn’t expected Jaeyoon to ask such a question, because his expression stiffened. Staring at Jaeyoon, his face gradually twisted. It seemed even Hanjun himself couldn’t come up with a clear answer to why he disliked him.

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“You’ve just annoyed me from the start.”

Hanjun replied irritably.

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“Your face itself was annoying. A talentless brat living off just his looks…”

“Hey! That’s not right. Do you really not know how hard Jaeyoon works? We’ve lived together during training, so you should know well. Among you, Jaeyoon practiced the most!”

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The manager, who couldn’t stand it anymore, shouted angrily. Just looks? That was absolutely unacceptable.

Jaeyoon grabbed the manager’s arm, who was fuming, and shook his head to mean ‘don’t do that.’ The manager sighed deeply, as if his blood pressure was rising, and brushed his bangs up with one hand. Then he turned his head away as if he didn’t want to see Hanjun anymore.

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“Did you perhaps like me?”

Jaeyoon asked so nonchalantly that the intent of the question was conveyed a beat late to the listeners.

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“What?”

Not only Hanjun but also Hyungsa and the manager looked at Jaeyoon with expressions that seemed to ask what he was talking about.

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“Isn’t it? Saying I was annoying for no reason means you cared that much, right?”

Jaeyoon asked calmly, staring straight at Hanjun.

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“What kind of nonsense is that…”

Hanjun, who was about to refute, was at a loss for words, his face turning red with anger.

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“Hyung, you suspected from the beginning that I might be an omega, right? So I thought maybe that’s why you were bothered. But doesn’t an alpha caring about an omega mean that?”

The manager was dumbfounded at how such an idea could come up, but Jaeyoon, who was speaking, was really calm.

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“If that’s the case, I’m sorry, but Hanjun Hyung is really not my type.”

Jaeyoon smiled sweetly at him.

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“I can’t stand people who live off their own greatness, believing they’re an alpha.”

“What nonsense!”

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Hanjun snapped. The more he did, the deeper Jaeyoon’s smile grew.

“You were quite childish, Hanjun Hyung. Bullying someone you like is something elementary school kids, no, kindergarteners do.”

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“So why would I like you!”

“Come to think of it, the days you were especially harsh to me were the days fans cheered for me more. Who were you jealous of? Me? Or the fans?”

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At Jaeyoon’s question, Hanjun’s face turned even redder.

“Oh, you know? When Kangyoon Hyung defended me, you acted up even more. Was that jealousy too?”

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“Hey! Yoon Jaeyoon!”

Hanjun slammed the desk and stood up. Hyungsa immediately stopped him and made him sit back down, but his eyes were filled with rage as he looked at Jaeyoon. Jaeyoon, however, looked at him without any change in expression.

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“Why are you so angry if it’s not true?”

Jaeyoon smiled sweetly.

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“Getting so worked up makes it seem like you feel guilty.”

After saying that, Jaeyoon stood up, leaned on the desk with both arms, and bent his upper body towards Hanjun.

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“If that’s the case, forget it. Even if the sky splits in two, I won’t spread my legs for you.”

“I said it’s not!”

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Watching Hanjun snap again, Jaeyoon chuckled and straightened his upper body.

“If not, then please stop paying attention to me.”

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Jaeyoon answered with a refreshing laugh and looked at Hyungsa.

“There will be no settlement. So please handle it according to the law. I’m sorry for the trouble.”

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After bowing politely, he smiled prettily at Hyungsa. Hyungsa, who was staring blankly at that smile, answered a beat late, “Yes, yes.”

When they walked about ten steps out of the police station, the manager burst into laughter. Jaeyoon turned to look at him, wondering why he was suddenly laughing.

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“Did you see Hanjun’s face? His face turned red, and he was fuming. It was so satisfying.”

The manager laughed so hard that tears welled up in his eyes.

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“But it might really be that.”

After laughing heartily, he opened the car door and said.

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“Hanjun, I mean. It might have been twisted affection.”

At his serious words, Jaeyoon just shrugged. He had provoked him as much as he could at the police station, but he didn’t really think Hanjun was interested in him. Half of it was sincere, and half was just to make him angry.

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“He couldn’t admit it because of his pride. The great alpha himself being attracted to a beta, not even an omega, and a same-sex one at that. That’s why he kept suspecting you might be an omega.”

The manager’s guess was plausible, but it didn’t matter to him now. Even if it were true, he genuinely hated it.

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“Whatever it is, I hate it.”

When he answered firmly, the manager looked at him quietly and then lifted the corners of his mouth.

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“From the beginning, you only had eyes for Kangyoon.”

He paused at the words laced with laughter but didn’t deny it and just opened the passenger door and got into the car.

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“Was it that obvious?”

It was only after the car had been driving for a while that he asked, and the manager chuckled.

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“It was more obvious with Kangyoon than with you. He didn’t know what to do because he was so concerned about you, even back then.”

He blinked at the manager, wondering what he was talking about.

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“I guess it doesn’t matter now. When you used to practice alone until dawn, Kangyoon was always waiting outside.”

“What…?”

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Jaeyoon’s eyes widened at the news he was hearing for the first time.

“I saw it by chance one day. Kangyoon watching you from outside the practice room. When I asked why he didn’t go in and talk to you, he said you would be conscious of it if you knew, so he told me not to say anything. He said to let you do whatever you wanted. Even so, he never showed that he was waiting and always turned around before you came out.”

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Ah… A groan lingered in his throat. He really didn’t know. At that time, he was desperate, thinking he had to practice more to avoid being a burden to the other members because he was lacking.

“I just thought it was Kangyoon’s personality, but now that I think about it, maybe Kangyoon didn’t know what to do because he was concerned about you from back then.”

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The manager looked back at Jaeyoon and smiled.

“Well, I guess it was meant to be this way.”

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At the manager’s casual words, his face felt hot for no reason.

“It’s hot.”

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When he opened the window to get some air, he heard the manager laughing again, but he didn’t look back out of embarrassment. His heart was pounding anew, and all he could think about was wanting to see Kangyoon.

“Aren’t you going to tell Kangyoon about seeing Hanjun?”

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The topic shifted slightly.

“No.”

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“He’ll be angry if he finds out.”

“That’s why. I don’t want to worry him.”

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The manager, who was staring at the back of Jaeyoon’s head as he looked out the window, laughed silently. Despite everything, Yoon Jaeyoon only thought about Lee Kangyoon. Well, that’s why they ended up as lovers.

🎥🎤

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It wasn’t intentional, but the news that Hanjun, a former member of On&On, had been arrested spread quickly. A reporter who heard that he was at the police station broke the news first, and soon all the media outlets reported on Hanjun.

Fans were shocked to learn that Hanjun had targeted Jaeyoon and even used a drug-induced forced heat inducer. Sympathy for Jaeyoon grew, and support and gifts poured into the agency every day.

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“It’s a blessing in disguise.”

The manager said it was ironic how things turned out. Jaeyoon’s fans started a consumption campaign, promising to watch the movie, which made the production company happy.

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“It was just luck.”

When Jaeyoon said he was lucky that everything turned out well despite various incidents, Kangyoon shook his head.

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“Luck doesn’t just fall from the sky. There’s a reason for the saying ‘Do your best and leave the rest to fate.’ Fans understand and accept it because they know how hard you’ve worked.”

Jaeyoon just smiled bashfully at Kangyoon’s hand messing up his hair. Ten years ago, he never thought a day like this would come, so he was just grateful for everything.

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“You’re coming to the movie premiere, right?”

The movie premiere was scheduled for this Friday. Kangyoon, who was in charge of the movie’s OST, also received an invitation to the premiere.

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He expected Kangyoon to answer that he would definitely go, but Kangyoon frowned and didn’t answer.

“You’re not coming?”

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