5:00 A.M.
Sei groggily got out of bed, stretching his entire body as he stood up. Glancing at the little wall clock in their room, he decided to get up early and make some breakfast, leaving his phone on his bed.
As Sei sluggishly makes his way to the kitchen, the aroma of breakfast fills the air, signaling the start of a new day. With a yawn, he sets to work, preparing a hearty meal for his fellow members. As the sun begins to rise, he tidies up the dorm, the sound of his footsteps echoing softly in the quiet morning.
By 6:50 a.m., the rest of the members stumble into the kitchen, drawn by the delicious scent wafting from the stove. However, their peaceful morning is interrupted as Minho suddenly bursts out from his room, his expression one of shock and urgency.
"Minho, gwenchana?" Jaehyun asks, concern evident in his voice. "What's wrong?"
Minho's eyes widen as he blurts out, "Sei's trending everywhere! You guys need to see this!"
Confusion and curiosity flicker across Wei, Jaehyun, and Sei's faces as they exchange puzzled glances. Without wasting another moment, they follow Minho's lead and rush to grab their phones.
As Sei unlocks his phone, he's greeted by a flood of notifications, messages, and missed calls. His eyes widen in disbelief as he scrolls through the endless stream of alerts, each one bearing news of his unexpected rise in fame thanks to the drama he starred in with Bae Suzy.
He quickly opens up his kakao to check all the messages he had been receiving, opening one first from his sister.
Crazy Onee-chan
Yesterday at 9:00 p.m.
Uwaah, my little brother is
an amazing actor, I'm so
proud!
[happy hamster sticker]
2:00 a.m.
YAH?!
WHAT WAS THAT?
THAT KISS SCENE
OMO OMO
SEI?!
MINATOZAKI SEI?!
OI
R U DATING SUZY-UNNIE?!
SEEEIIIIIIII!!!
7:00 a.m.
uhhh? what?
what's wrong noona
u crazy
[cat confused sticker]
anyways
i js woke up
what is going on
u reply just now?!
u're trending everywhere
they're all praising
ur acting
but
ur also trending
with all the kiss scenes u did
with Suzy-noona
I-
Wha?!!!
noona
u're overreacting
it's just acting
are u sure?!?!
my little brother is not
so little anymore
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
aigoo
stop overreacting
but really?
trending for what?
everyone is speculating
that u 2 are dating
will u release a statement?
yeah
aish
stay safe noona
[cat heart sticker]
Sei let out an exaggerated sigh, as he ruffled his hair
Well... this is a good way to wake up.
Suzy-noona
Yesterday at 8:30 p.m.
Sei-ah, our drama is out now, make
sure to watch, ok?
7:00 a.m.
noona
mianhe
i js woke up
uhhh
good morning
[happy cat emoji]
what's wrong ?
did u not like ur acting?
ur getting alot of praise
y'know
yeah, haven't really checked yet
hehe
but uh
i heard we were getting dating
allegations
because of the uh
kiss scenes?
oh
hahahaha
i don't really mind
eh?!
nothing
heh
my company will release a
statement soon
so dw
araseo
we'll release a statement
as well
araseo~
lets hang out later
celebrate a successful drama
oki
ill text u
[yay cat sticker]
Sei sat down as he scrolled through the remaining texts, replying to both Yujin and Ryujin, he was already stressed from just his sister, how much else when he finally sees the news.
A message from Taeyeon catches his eye as he quickly goes to open it.
Taeyeon-noona
Yesterday at 9:30 p.m.
Your acting is amazing.
Yoona says she wants to
act with you someday
7:15 a.m.
sorry for the late reply noona
i fell asleep
[cat silly sticker]
gomawo
it means alot
have u seen all the episodes already?
hahahaha
gwenchana
not yet ...
we finished most of it last night
im really...
impressed.
gomawo😭😭😭
the last episode will be
aired next week iirc
ah i see
ill look forward to it
btw
u should come visit SM
someday
I can give you a tour.
jinjja?
Heechul-hyung offered also
Heechul? You met with him?
When?
Oh, yesterday
we filmed an episode of Knowing Bros
It'll air soon
mmm
ill be sure to watch
have a great day!
[happy cat sticker]
u too noona!
[happy cat emoji]
A dumb smile made it's way onto Sei's face as he finished texting with Taeyeon. He decided to check the rest of the notifications that had appeared on his phone.
---
xerinxx
excuse me?! Mr. Minatozaki Sei????? THIS KISS SCENE HELLO??????
[pictures of kiss scene between Sei and Suzy]
500,00 likes, 490,890 reposts
seinity
ohmylord, i could hear the smacking and everything, istg!
[more pictures of a different kiss scene]
657,890 likes, 470,890 reposts
aurelios
bae suzy so lucky frfr
435,647 likes, 345,000 reposts
zinestrios
kissing scene aside, can we all talk about Sei's acting, like?! THAT ISNT ROOKIE ACTING !!
1M likes, 805,789 reposts
replies
kumarasaki
waiting for those who hated on him to apologize
enisty
fr girl, like how?! our maknae is so talented 😭😭😭
horinice
ugh, we need him in another drama istg
kohinjo
are these two dating or what cause i don't this is acting at all!!
[two pictures, one kissing scene, and a scene where they are just staring at each other]
845,658 likes, 300,567 reposts
replies
kojo
i hope not, i still haven't shot my shot at Sei
lerisii
@kojo, it isnt delulu hour yet girlie
maknisss
they look good together though.
News
Rookie Idol, "Sei," and the Nation's First Love, "Bae Suzy," rumored to be dating!
After the release of Lee Jung-Hyo's latest drama, "Doona!", Netizens are speculating whether, Minatozaki Sei, a member of the rising KPOP Group, Divinity, is dating Bae Suzy.
This due to the unbelievable chemistry between the two actors. Netizens even say, "that kiss was not acting at all!".
---
Aigoo
Sei sat on his bed, feeling a mixture of excitement, disbelief, and a touch of anxiety swirling within him. The realization that he was suddenly thrust into the spotlight, not just for his acting skills but also for the rumored relationship with Bae Suzy, left him reeling.
As he scrolled through the barrage of tweets, comments, and news articles, Sei couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the sudden attention. The praise for his acting was heartwarming, but the speculation about his personal life made him uneasy.
"Sei-ah, are you okay?" Jaehyun's voice broke through Sei's thoughts, prompting him to look up.
Sei forced a smile, trying to mask his inner turmoil. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just... a lot to process, you know?"
Jaehyun nodded understandingly, his expression sympathetic. "It's a lot to take in, but hey, this is a big moment for you. You're trending for all the right reasons. Although, I do have to see that kiss scene to confirm."
"Yah!" Sei laughed weakly as he threw a small pillow at his face.
Sei appreciated Jaehyun's attempt to reassure him, but the weight of the situation still lingered in the back of his mind. He couldn't shake the feeling of being thrust into the public eye without warning.
"Thanks, hyung," Sei replied softly, grateful for Jaehyun's support. "I guess I just need some time to let it all sink in."
Jaehyun gave him a reassuring nod, leaving the room to allow Sei to have some time for himself. His emotions were scrambled, he was happy, he was able to prove those that doubted him wrong, but then he was also worried on how this could impact Suzy's lifestyle with all the rumors going around.
A ping from his phone jolted him out of his little reverie.
Manager-hyung 😄🫡
7:30 a.m.
don't worry
company will sort everything out
u did nothing wrong
great acting btw
im very proud as ur manager
[dog thumbs up sticker]
[cat sigh sticker]
gomawo, hyung
i got worried
hahahaha
perks of being famous
don't worry about it
do what u usually do
leave the dirty work to us
u make it sound like
we're mafia
[cat salute sticker]
Sei breathed out a sigh of relief as he read the messages from his manager, a small smile forming on his face. He decided to head out into the living room to see what his hyungs were up to, only to overhear something familiar.
"I only recognized you because my friend was a fan!" Came Wonjun's voice from the TV "and besides, I stan SNSD, SNSD! My bias is Taeyeon!"
"Yah, hyung?!" Sei childishly whined out as he catches all three members watching the drama.
"We got curious!" Minho held out his arms in surrender. "But seriously, declaring your love for Taeyeon on TV is pretty brave, good job!"
"Yah!"
---
Suzy-noona
5:30 p.m.
come to this place
[sent a live location]
food is good, and it's hidden
oh
its near my dorm
omw
Sei smiled as he turned off his phone to get dressed, after the whirlwind of events, he needed some semblance of normalcy.
As evening descended upon the city, Sei made his way to the quaint little restaurant near his dorm, a hidden gem known for its delicious ramyun and cozy atmosphere. He arrived a few minutes early, nerves fluttering in his stomach as he waited for Suzy to join him.
When she finally arrived, Sei's heart skipped a beat at the sight of her. Suzy exuded elegance and grace, her warm smile instantly putting him at ease. They exchanged greetings, and as they settled into their seats, Sei couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over him. Here, in this intimate setting, he could forget about the rumors and the spotlight, if only for a little while.
"So, how have you been holding up?" Sei asked, concern lacing his words as he glanced at Suzy.
Suzy's smile softened, her eyes reflecting a mixture of gratitude and happiness. "Honestly, I've been unbothered of it, I'm used to it, comes with the experience. I hope it hasn't gotten to you or anything."
"Although I wish it was true." She added in a whisper, silent enough for Sei not to notice.
Sei nodded in understanding, gulping down a glass of water. "It's been abit hectic, but I'm also happy that everything came out well. I'm just glad nothing too negative came out of it.
Their conversation flowed effortlessly as they enjoyed their meal, trading stories and laughter amidst the comforting warmth of the restaurant. Sei made sure to keep the conversation light, steering away from the topic of the rumors and focusing instead on teach other
As they savored each spoonful of ramyun, Sei couldn't help but marvel at the simple joy of being in Suzy's company. Despite the chaos that surrounded them, here, in this moment, they found solace in each other's presence.
As the night wore on, Sei and Suzy lingered at the table, reluctant to part ways. With each passing minute, their bond grew stronger, a testament to the genuine connection they shared.
Eventually, as the restaurant began to empty out and the night grew late, Sei reluctantly signaled for the check. Suzy protested, insisting on splitting the bill, but Sei waved her off with a smile.
"It's my treat tonight," he insisted, his eyes twinkling with warmth. "I did promise to treat you, y'know."
Suzy's smile widened at his words, her heart overflowing with gratitude. Together, they left the restaurant, the cool night air enveloping them as they made their way back to their respective houses.
"Let's do this more often?" Suzy asked him, staring into his eyes.
"Sure, noona. I don't mind, this was fun." He replied with a smile that sent her heart soaring.
"Hmm, me too, not bad for a first date." Suzy told him, quickly leaving, a stunned Sei in her wake.
"Wha-?!"
---
Smoke and Mirrors Entertainement
I am sure all of you have read various news outlets as of now. This to confirm that Minatozaki Sei and Bae Suzy are not in any relationship whatsover other than friends. Sei has stated that it was all acting and nothing more.
Thank you and good day!
replies:
seirinity
where are the people bashing Sei? Can't seem to find them.
loveise
my heart dropped at 'to confirm' and rose back up again as I continued reading.
Management Soop
This is to state that Bae Suzy is not in a relationship with Minatozaki Sei, of Divinity. The two are only friends. Suzy has stated that it was all acting and nothing more.
---
As Sei was heading back to his dorm, another ping rang out from his phone, he half expected it to be more rumors, but ot his surprise, it was a message from Heechul.
Kakao
Heechul: Yo, you'll be busy the following weeks right? Come to SM tomorrow, I'll show u around.
END
Done!
Next chapter will be next week, same day or maybe on saturday, I have exams coming up after all.
Hope you guys enjoy!