[2020 Idol Star Athletics]

Interaction with each other wouldn't be impossible to happen when huge amount of idols gather around in a single place to participate in an annual event. Surely, lots of idols wanted to make friends with the other groups so they interact but some people make it the talk of-probably the whole world-and make it controversial.

Though not all people share personalities like that, they knew what was their idols' real intention is so they let them have fun and do what they want. However, likewise to the fans, not all idols just want to be 'friends' with the others. Feelings can develop even in a short amount of time, just so you know.

Just like what Hyeri experienced, and oh boy her group mates surely didn't liked how they interacted with the girl. They turned both into strict moms and older sisters in a blink of an eye when they saw the male idols' doings. Fans saw how the girls would inconspicuously glare at the boys who were talking with the clueless panda. Also even though the fans cannot hear their conversation, it was pretty obvious that they were hitting on Hyeri.

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"Annyeonghaseyo! My name is Eric of The Boyz as you can see in my name tag and you must be Hyeri. Nice to meet you!" A boy who introduced himself as Eric bowed as a greetings while Hyeri bowed back as a respect. The girl looked over at the other boy that was beside him, "Oh, this is Sunwoo by the way" The boy named Sunwoo bowed.

"We saw that you were alone and we actually wanted to be friends with you" Sunwoo told making the panda smile as they began to talk to each other. Meanwhile, Hyeri wasn't really actually alone. She was with the other girls earlier and excused herself for a while to get a bottle of water, to her dismay she was lost and doesn't know where to look for water at all. So instead, she just interacted with orbits for a while until the two boys saw her.

"What games did you joined?" The three of them sat down the ground as Eric questioned, "I participated in e-Sports. I was supposed to be a participant in relay too but since I have a mild sprain in my left foot, I couldn't" Hyeri explained before letting out a deep sigh.

"Well, that surely is disappointing. I have experienced that once too and it was the worst feeling I've felt" Sunwoo blurted out with hand gestures which made Hyeri crack a laugh. With just Hyeri's laugh, the two male idols thought they died because they just heard an angelic voice.

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There were times they would unobtrusively pull Hyeri away from the bunch of guys and take her to a more far away place from the boys, though the place is filled with scattered female and male idols, they would let their other friends that were in girl groups take good care of Hyeri.

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On the other side of the stadium, the other LOONA members have been wondering where could Hyeri had gone to. They decided to look for the second maknae as worry can be visible on their faces, "Aigoo, where did that panda go" Gowon sighed, eyes wandering everywhere.

Yeojin, who has an hawk eye whenever it comes to Hyeri, saw the girl having a fun conversation with two male idols. The bean's eyebrows knitted as she quickly tugged Vivi's hem of her sweater before pointing towards where Hyeri is. "There she is!"

11 of them ran to Hyeri as if the sprint game had started and all of them were the participants, chest moving up and down due to their aggressive breathing caused by running and eyebrows knitted in annoyance, especially two individuals. Eherm Hyejoo and Jinsoul-

"You're fun to talk with, Hyeri-ssi. Which is why we would like to hangout with you more some other time, what do you say?" Eric said, making sure to make eye contact with the younger girl as a smile crept up on his face. As well as Sunwoo. Before Hyeri could even respond, her group mates have arrived calling out for her name which made her snap her head towards the panting girls.

"Yah, where have you been-oh, annyeonghaseyo" Hyunjin greeted, pretending to not know that Hyeri was hanging out with the two guys. Being a gentleman they are, they bowed and greeted back. "Manager-nim had brought a bunch of water bottles already, let's go" Jinsoul spoke, lowkey glaring at Eric and Sunwoo before pulling Hyeri close to her. Eric and Sunwoo just stared at their disappearing figure before waving goodbye to the girl they befriended.

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Another one was when Hyeri informed the girls that she will just go and use the bathroom, Hyejoo insisted on going with her so the younger let her be. The two of them headed their way to the bathroom as the wolf clinged onto the panda.

While Hyeri was in the bathroom, Hyejoo patiently waited for her outside not until a staff called her out since Ssireum will start in a minute which she remembered she participated in that game along with Jinsoul and Jungeun. The wolf girl frustratingly sighed since she can't just leave Hyeri but she also knew that the staffs can't be convinced so she informed the girl in the bathroom that she will go on first without her.

"Hyeri-ah! Ssireum is about to start and I'll go ahead first, don't go wandering again anywhere and immediately head back okay?" Hyejoo yelled to the door, making sure it was audible enough for Hyeri to hear. Hyeri heard the older's statement from the other side of the door before saying an okay to her as a sign she understood. The older Hye left as the panda took her time in the bathroom.

Finishing her business, she went out and decided to quickly head back to where the other girls are. Not until, Chenle 'accidentally' bumped onto her. Hyeri quickly apologized as the guy did the same, "I'm sorry! I was in a hurry that's why" Hyeri nervously scratched her nape. "Oh no it's okay! It's not your fault"

"So.. it's your fault then?" The girl jokingly questioned as Chenle bursted out laughing, "You're funny, Hyeri-ssi" Chenle spoke, "Whoa, now I know what's the purpose of these name tags" Hyeri asserted in amazement, before clapping her hands.

"Panpan!"

Hyeri immediately knew who it was by just the given nickname and her cheery voice, Jiwoo pounced on her before playfully punching her shoulders. Chenle and Jiwoo bowed at each other before the older girl began to continue beating the hell out of the younger, "Ah eonni! Stop it now"

"You were supposed to be back with us there! You're missing Olivia, Jinsoul, and Lip eonni's game!" Jiwoo complained, "I'll see you some other time then, it's nice meeting you by the way!" Chenle told the panda before giving her a warm smile as Hyeri reciprocated it.

The two of the girls bid their goodbyes as Jiwoo finally pulled Hyeri with her, bringing theirselves out the backstage. Chenle waved goodbye to Hyeri before giving her a heart-fluttering wink.

"Yah! What took you so long?" Heejin scolded, "I came to fetch her from the bathroom because Olivia told me so but then I found her talking to NCT Dream's Chenle" Jiwoo explained, suddenly pouting. "She's gonna get a good beating from the three back in the dorm later, I swear" Sooyoung mumbled as a sigh left her mouth before pulling Hyeri to her side, making her sit down at the seat.

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"Let's play with Itzy, eonni!" Yeojin exclaimed, pulling the panda close to her before looking behind them which was the other girls, giving them a thumbs up as they nod. The maknae and the second maknae played random games with the members of Itzy, while the rest of the members kept a close eye on the two, especially Hyeri.

"Should we lock Hyeri up in a room?" Jungeun questioned, earning multiple smacks from the others. "Someone would get possibly be accused of kidnapping if she'd suddenly be missing in action!" Jiwoo scolded before giving the slightly older girl another smack on the shoulder. "Alright geez! I was just kidding"

"Keeping an eye on her would probably be the best idea we could have for now" Yerim sighed, looking over at the two youngest of the group having fun with the members of Itzy. "I hope this day would end already so we can go home and make those people leave Hyeri alone" Hyejoo grunted, Jinsoul agreed. The two felt like it was actually the first time they agreed at something after being in slightly bad terms these days.

"Well we've got nothing else to do but wait after few more hours until these event is over"