The next morning, they were summoned.
No time for breakfast.
No chance to breathe.
The five of them sat in the same meeting room.
But this time...
The CEO was there.
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She looked at them sharply.
Eyes cold. Voice colder.
"This group was built on precision. Clean image. Controlled presentation."
She turned to Beomgyu.
"What you did yesterday that was reckless."
Beomgyu didn't flinch.
"It was real."
Yeonjun reached over under the table, fingers brushing Beomgyu's knee.
I'm here, he was saying without words.
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The CEO stood.
"You've created noise. Fans are splitting. Sponsors are backing out. You know what this means."
Taehyun suddenly spoke up.
Calm. Precise. Brave.
"Then let me say this clearly."
Everyone turned.
"If you force either of them to pretend again, I'm done. I'm not staying in a group where love is punished and lies are praised."
Silence. Dead silence.
Soobin's eyes widened.
"Taehyun..."
But Taehyun continued.
"I've always followed rules. Kept quiet. Watched them struggle. But I'm not going to sit back while two of my brothers get torn apart for something pure."
The CEO narrowed her eyes.
"You're threatening to leave?"
Taehyun smiled just a little.
"No. I'm choosing what's right."
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Soobin finally spoke.
His voice wavered rare for him.
"This group is not five perfect robots. We're five people. And you can replace idols... but you'll never replace this bond."
Hueningkai sniffled.
"I don't wanna debut all over again just to hide my hyungs' hearts."
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The CEO sat down again, quieter this time.
She looked at Yeonjun.
"Are you prepared for what comes next?"
He nodded once.
"I've spent years being what the world wanted. Now I just want to be someone Beomgyu deserves."
And Beomgyu?
He just held Yeonjun's hand.
Right there.
In front of everyone.
No fear this time.
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Two hours later, a statement was posted online:
"TXT will always be five. We stand with each other through every note, every storm, and every truth."
Fans went wild.
Some cried.
Some left.
But the ones who stayed?
Stayed for good.
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That night, Yeonjun and Beomgyu lay side by side in the dorm, no longer whispering.
They talked about everything.
Future. Music. Fears.
And then Beomgyu asked softly,
"If we ever fall apart... would you still fight for me?"
Yeonjun kissed his knuckles.
"Every single time."
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