Chapter 85, part of the return period's emotional arc...
Regardless of the twists and turns before, Kwon Ji-yong and Han Sang-hee, who had been in a relationship for some time, naturally became a part of each other's lives, existing in each other's daily routines.
Discussions about the order of "lover, friends, family" often appear online.
The answer to this discussion, from Han Sang-hee's and Kwon Ji-yong's perspective, can probably be summarized as "the most important thing for a liaison."
They tacitly place the other person in the position of their primary contact.
Even if we don't meet, when I see something new, the first person I think of is that person.
Everything they think about about the future seems inseparable from the other person.
Everything happened naturally.
Although Han Sang-hee felt that this relationship was no different from any of the previous ones.
But she enjoys her life right now.
Outside of their schedules, they enjoy their everyday romance.
In short, you're unlikely to get bored.
From Sang-hee's perspective, Kwon Ji-yong is a qualified boyfriend.
It would be better if she weren't so clingy normally.
I recall the argument that arose over this matter, and what happened afterward.
Han Sang-hee, who was just idly relaxing on the way to the end of her trip, suddenly felt that Kwon Ji-yong seemed to be doing it on purpose.
Because that's generally how things go.
She: We've both been quite busy lately, so let's meet up again after we've finished this busy period.
Kwon Ji-yong: [Staring]
She: But we're both so busy. Brother, you have to rush between schedules, prepare your album, and come to see me. Aren't you tired?
Kwon Ji-yong: Is Sang-hee tired of me?
She: That's not what I meant.
Kwon Ji-yong: It certainly seems that way.
She: What? Brother, you're not allowed to play the victim.
Kwon Ji-yong: I don't have any schedules today. How about I pick you up from the company later?
She: Okay. But only this once. However, I remember you have plans for the next few days, right?
Kwon Ji-yong: You might be mistaken.
She: Okay.
This kind of thing has happened more than once?!
Han Shangxi realized from her memories that she had always been easily diverted from the topic by this person.
Damn it, how could this happen...
She's quite good at changing the subject.
Han Sang-hee silently felt somewhat dissatisfied with Kwon Ji-yong's behavior.
Han Shangxi was deep in thought when the car arrived at the company's underground parking garage without her noticing.
The sound of knocking on the car window brought her back to reality.
Looking at the familiar figure on the other side of the car window, Han Shangxi silently rolled up the window.
I don't want to see this boyfriend again for the time being, whose clinginess always seems to exceed the limit and never seems to decrease.
Especially this person who always changes the subject.
However, despite saying that, Han Shangxi did not stop the other party from opening the other side of the car door.
"It seems that Shangxi is really tired of me..."
"Senior, this is the 123rd time you've said that."
So, are you really tired of it?
"Yes, I'm tired of it."
"..."
Actually, being in a relationship can make you more childish.
However, if two people become childish together, then it's not a problem at all.
We usually refer to this situation as flirting between young couples.
During this time, because ETE is in its comeback period, Han Sang-hee's schedule is packed.
However, Kwon Ji-yong, who is currently in a hiatus, also has a very full schedule.
They occasionally make appearances to film variety shows, and when they're not in the public eye, they're preparing for the group's upcoming comeback.
GD's solo work period is the group's rest period.
Even during the group's break, GD continued to work.
Idol work doesn't offer holidays in the true sense, and this is perfectly exemplified in G-Dragon's case.
Some things have happened during this period.
Some fans who were already dissatisfied with GD's appearance on "We Got Married," especially since he appeared alongside Sanghee, have now expressed dissatisfaction with the situation.
They were unhappy that GD rarely appeared at BIGBANG's private parties during the group's off-season.
Why do I feel like there are so few teammates in the Dragons' circle? The other four guys, on the other hand, usually hang out together.
—Because their popularity has consistently been far ahead of the top, are they going to abandon the group altogether?
—I feel sorry for the other four members. They were unfairly criticized at the beginning of the year, and now they're destined to be criticized again.
—Posting Instagram updates every day is just playing around. Can't you at least prepare something for the group's comeback next year...?
—They have time to film "We Got Married" with their die-hard fans, and time to post fun stuff, but they don't have time to promote the group's spirit. I'm really disappointed.
Although the excitement started at the beginning of the year, the conflicts have gradually deepened over time.
Just then, Sanghee's personal Instagram account also liked a post that read, "Even though the three members of EE are often said to have no sense of camaraderie, they are still working hard to maintain the group. Even though they don't see each other often and have other friends, their chemistry on stage during comebacks is still perfect. In short, our EE is the best EE!"
Then, after being copied, spread, and over-interpreted, it was mistakenly interpreted by these fans as a provocation.
—Huh? Just because she filmed "We Got Married" she really thinks she's the sister-in-law...
—I really didn't mean to swear. Honestly, Kwon Yong and this woman should just form a separate group and debut as a co-ed group. Please stop provoking the fans.
—That's how Dragon's Poisonous Soloists are. They're always watching the group's every move. But the guys are going to make a comeback next year. Doesn't thinking like this make them even more defensive? @Sangheeeeeeevol
—Does Unnie really want to climb the social ladder? Too bad, even if there are many wives, it's not your turn. @Sangheeeeeeevol
A world war was about to erupt between the fans of the several groups who already had friction.
Things gradually started to get out of control.
Han Sang-hee, who had just finished her schedule and fallen asleep, was woken up by a phone call.
Although Han Sang-hee has accepted the lack of sleep well, and her recent hospital check-up with Kwon Ji-yong showed no problems, it didn't stop her from feeling secretly annoyed when she learned about it.
The feeling of displeasure is very subjective and also very straightforward.
The fact that the Zhumeng account lost its right to speak due to an accident was already annoying.
Liking an Instagram post gets over-interpreted...
Thinking this to himself, Han Shangxi resignedly pulled himself out of bed.
After giving instructions over the phone, Han Shangxi heard the person on the other end say that Director Jiang was also at the company. She silently began to pack herself up and decided to go to the company.
Actually, the situation wasn't serious enough to require her to go to the company overnight.
But Director Jiang was present.
She has to go at least once, whether she wants to or not.
I just don't know what their motive is this time.
Pushing open the guest bedroom door, Han Shangxi subconsciously turned on the light, but was startled by the figure curled up on the living room sofa.
The other party also seemed to have not expected Han Shangxi to come out of the room at this time.
"Brother, aren't you resting yet this late?"
Han Shangxi asked casually. She had a general idea of the underworld's routine, but she didn't expect that this person would be staying in the living room.
But Han Shangxi wasn't in the mood to think about it at the moment; she still had to drive to the company to handle some matters.
After finishing this, I still have plans for the day...
Thinking of this, Han Shangxi glanced at her phone screen and realized it was already 2 a.m. She silently closed her eyes, trying to turn back time to the moment she liked the post.
Even knowing this, it would most likely happen even if she didn't like it.
But if I had known things would turn out this way, I would have determined the general direction of the public relations plan in advance.
Han Shangxi tried to reflect on himself.
It subsequently failed.
She knew that if the Zhumeng account hadn't been forced to be exposed, Zhumeng would definitely have intervened this time.
Han Shangxi felt nostalgic for the time when Zhu Meng was just a dream-building project.
"Yes. Are you going to the company?"
As Kwon Ji-yong asked this, he also got up from the sofa, preparing to drive the man there.
"Thank you very much, senior."
Han Shangxi nodded and did not refuse.
It seems the other party probably knows what happened.
"Although I didn't mean anything by liking that post, you've clearly had a tough time, bro."
In the car, Han Shangxi suddenly spoke, breaking the silence that had lasted the entire journey.
She didn't look at Kwon Ji-yong when she said this, and her tone sounded somewhat somber.
Kwon Ji-yong guessed why Han Sang-hee went to the company in the early morning.
But he didn't expect that Shangxi was speaking to explain these things.
And I feel sorry for him.
"If someone criticizes Sang-hee for treating ETE badly, what would Sang-hee think?"
Our Shangxi won't care. Because she knows what she's done.
Kwon Ji-yong tried to comfort Sang-hee in a gentle tone.
"It's just that it's different."
...I don't like seeing people misunderstand you.
Especially those who claim to like you.
Han Shangxi silently swallowed her last words. There were some things that Zhu Meng could say before, but Han Shangxi couldn't say now.
After saying that, Han Shangxi silently closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Actually, these two sentences have crossed the line somewhat.
After hearing Han Sang-hee's words, Kwon Ji-yong saw in the rearview mirror that the other party had closed his eyes and refused to receive the information, so he did not say anything more.
"All that's needed for Shangxi is for him to like me."
After arriving at the company's underground parking garage, Kwon Ji-yong did not immediately open the car door and get out. Instead, he turned around and looked at Han Sang-hee very seriously, saying the following.
Han Shangxi, who originally wanted to say something more, had his words stuck in his throat, in a physical sense.
A brief kiss ended a conversation that was bound to lead to something strange no matter what.
Han Sang-hee stared at Kwon Ji-yong silently for a while, then got out of the car without saying anything more.
She was actually a little embarrassed to kiss him at that moment.
Han Sang-hee even suspected that Kwon Ji-yong had done it on purpose.
Kwon Ji-yong simply watched Han Sang-hee's figure disappear from his sight, then waited a while before getting out of the car.
Now that he was at the company, he could spend some time in the recording studio.
Although Kwon Ji-yong is in the off-season, he still has a lot of work to do.
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