The entire Twitter was filled with all sorts of remarks like, "Are they dating?", "Stay away from our Mingyu," and "If they’re together, I’m so happy for them." Some comments were supportive, while others were unpleasant. However, K-netizens began leaving negative comments on Yunjin’s Instagram, which hurt her deeply.

Mingyu: "It was just one post. We all went out for dinner after Music Bank, and I snapped pictures with my teammates and Yunjin as well. What’s wrong with posting a picture of her? Just because I'm an idol doesn’t mean I can’t have a private life or time."
Manager: "You can, and you have to. Just be careful with posting things. You know how people and fans will assume things. Some of them have already started making nasty comments on Yunjin’s Instagram, so please be cautious next time. Don’t worry, I’m not telling you to remove the picture."

When Mingyu heard about how people were bashing Yunjin, he felt hurt and sorry, but he was more upset with how everyone had reacted. On the other side, Isa came to HYBE.

Isa: "What was that?"
Mingyu: "A photo."
Isa: "What is Yunjin doing with you in this photo?"
Mingyu: "We all went out to lunch after Music Bank."
Isa: "Oh really? She’s just a junior, right? And you’re just being friendly?"

Mingyu and Isa had an argument. He walked away in frustration.

He went to the patio to seek some fresh air, but as he stood there, he noticed someone weeping. At first, he tried to ignore it, as he, too, was feeling distressed. But as the sobs grew louder, he made his way to the opposite end. There, he found a woman sitting with her knees drawn up, crying. Mingyu approached her and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Mingyu: "Hey, are you alright?"
She looked up, revealing herself to be Yunjin. Her eyes were red, and she looked very upset. Mingyu quickly embraced her.

Mingyu: "Please, stop crying. I wish I hadn’t shared that photo. It’s heartbreaking to see you in pain. I’m truly sorry for my mistake."
Yunjin: "At first, it was just a few negative comments, but they kept piling up, so I had to shut down the comment section. People are accusing me of being a manipulator and calling me derogatory names. The worst part is, I’ve come this far as an idol because of you. Because I know you, that’s how I ended up at HYBE. They think I’m privileged, but that’s not the truth. I’ve worked tirelessly and trained for years."

She cried softly.

Mingyu: "I understand. Even I didn’t expect this to happen, and it’s going to cause harm."

Yunjin: "Please, don’t apologize. It’s the fans and others who are mistaken. We’re not even together, but because of that one photo, they jumped to conclusions and started this. Imagine if we were actually dating."

Mingyu: "So, you’re asking me to end this?"
Yunjin: "No, I never said it would escalate to that. You’re already in a relationship. It’s just a physical connection between us."

Mingyu: "It’s more than just physical attraction, but I can’t think of a name for it yet."

They stood face to face. Mingyu softly kissed her forehead, then began kissing her eyes and cheeks, gently caressing her cheek. Her hair was softly pulled towards him, and he looked at her with a smile. She nodded in response.

He gently held her cheeks and pressed his lips against hers. The moment their lips met, they both felt a rush of euphoria. The kiss was tender, fulfilling both their longings. Their lips melded together perfectly.

To be continued...