Lee Seung-hwan sat in the corner, watching his figure practicing alone, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.
He could sense the loneliness and alienation emanating from Ou Yangguang.
During this time, Kim Junmyeon sent a message to inquire, and Lee Seung-hwan could only vaguely reply that Oh Sunny was practicing alone, preparing for a magazine photoshoot.
Lunch and dinner were both hastily eaten in the practice room.
Ou Yangguang ate very little and remained silent most of the time.
He didn't mention where he went yesterday, and Lee Seung-hwan wisely refrained from asking further.
The practice continued until late at night. Sweat soaked his training clothes, and his muscles protested with soreness, but he seemed tireless, as if only through this extreme physical exertion could he temporarily numb the turmoil in his heart.
After finishing practice, Ou Yangguang picked up a towel to wipe his sweat and said to Li Chenghuan, "Brother, I'm going back to my apartment."
Li Chenghuan opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him to go back to the dormitory, but looking at Ou Yangguang's calm eyes, he swallowed his words.
He knew that Ouyang needed space at this moment, and forcing him to go back and face the other members might only escalate the conflict.
“Okay…I’ll take you home. I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning for the magazine shoot.” Lee Seung-hwan conceded.
"Mm." Ou Yangguang nodded.
Returning to that empty apartment, yesterday's warmth felt like a dream, leaving only boundless silence.
After taking a shower, Ou Yangguang sat at his desk, spread out paper and pen, and began writing a 10,000-word self-criticism.
The pen scratched across the paper as he objectively recounted his mistakes: acting impulsively, arguing with superiors, disregarding discipline, and clashing with team members… His words were sincere, and his attitude of repentance was genuine.
But deep down he knew that there were some things he didn't truly regret, such as his efforts to get the opportunity to work for VOGUE.
This self-criticism feels more like a procedure that has to be followed.
As I finished writing the last word, the sky outside the window was already beginning to brighten.
He rubbed his aching wrists and brow, but was wide awake.
Tomorrow, no, today, he will stand alone in front of the camera.
That was a battlefield that had nothing to do with the team and belonged only to Ou Yangguang.
He needs to adjust his mindset, lock all negative emotions in his heart, and face them with the best possible attitude.
He walked to the window and looked at the city as dawn broke.
The rift with his team members will take time to heal, and he will need to adapt to and navigate the company's rules. The road ahead is still fraught with challenges.
But after a night of solitude and writing, his heart strangely calmed down.
He was no longer as angry and aggrieved as before, but he realized more clearly that in this complex circle, he had to become stronger and better at protecting himself and fighting for what he wanted.
On this day, he practiced alone, wrote alone, and spent the day alone.
It was like a silent ritual, bidding farewell to yesterday's chaos and vulnerability, and quietly gathering strength for the upcoming new chapter that belonged to him personally.
When Lee Seung-hwan rang the doorbell to take him to the filming location, Oh Sunny had already changed his clothes and composed himself.
He opened the door, and the morning light fell on him. His face didn't reveal much emotion, only a calm and determined look, ready to meet the challenge.
“Let’s go, brother,” he said to Lee Seung-hwan, his voice steady.
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