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Post by Joker on Oct 27, 2023 21:51:38 GMT
Yu shyly smiles back, also looking into Dae's eyes.
"Sure. What's up?" He replies. "Is everything okay?"
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Post by NIKI on Oct 28, 2023 7:16:53 GMT
"I... don't know! Um-" Dae starts speaking after hesitating for a while. "I just have a bunch of conflicting feelings, I guess. Like, I don't even know if just talking about it seriously would be a breach of my contract..." He averts his gaze.
"But I've also been thinking, I'm in a place where my fate is kinda at jeopardy. So who cares about a contract, right...? And at the same time, that sounds really pessimistic... Ahhh, Yu, I don't know what to dooo..." He looks down after saying basically nothing.
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Post by Joker on Oct 28, 2023 21:17:35 GMT
"That sounds pretty serious..." Yu says. "Um, maybe we should talk about this somewhere else instead of here in the pool?" He suggests.
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Post by NIKI on Oct 29, 2023 0:26:43 GMT
"Ah! Right..." Dae replies, suddenly becoming aware of the fact that they're sopping wet in a swimming pool. "So... how about we go back to the room? Less chances of running into anyone there, haha..."
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Post by Joker on Oct 29, 2023 1:47:46 GMT
"Sure, that's fine with me." Yu replies, trying to give Dae an encouraging smile seeing how he doesn't seem to be in the best mood. "Let's dry off and head back there."
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Post by NIKI on Oct 29, 2023 2:19:16 GMT
[Timeskip- The guys are dry now]
Dae and Yutaro sit on the edge of one of the beds. The atmosphere is a bit awkward as Dae tries to find the words to say.
"So... uhh, what Bogota said when we were in the hot tub was pretty crazy, right? Hahaha! What... what did you think about that?" He asks, setting the time frame for this FTE.
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Post by Joker on Oct 30, 2023 0:15:52 GMT
"Y-Yeah, it was pretty crazy..." Yu says, sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck. "I, um... I'm not really sure what to think about it. S-Sorry..."
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Post by NIKI on Oct 30, 2023 5:32:41 GMT
"HahahaHa! No, I totally get it- It was really shocking... and Ava's comment, too..." Dae leans forward and rests his head on his hands.
"Hey, Yu..." He crosses his arms, still leaning forward. "Heh, you wouldn't freak out if I said I really am... gay... right?" The usually energetic singer struggles to look back at Yutaro, a slightly shaky smile on his face.
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Post by Joker on Oct 30, 2023 17:03:07 GMT
“No, of course not!” Yu exclaims. “We’re friends, Dae. I don’t want anything to change that.”
“I’m glad you felt you could trust me with that.” He continues, giving Dae a small, less shaky smile back. “I won’t tell anyone I promise. And, uh… If we’re confessing things… I don’t know what to really call it, but I’ve noticed I’m also interested in guys as well as girls…” He avoids eye contact with Dae as he finishes talking.
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Post by NIKI on Oct 30, 2023 21:10:48 GMT
"Yuuu..." Dae's eyes sparkle as they well up with tears, and a few stream down his face before he quickly turns around to hug Yutaro, almost toppling him down onto the bed.
"I- I already knew you were a good, kindhearted friend, but this is..." He lets out a couple sobs... once he calms down enough, he lets go of the embrace, just enough to look at Yutaro.
"Hahaha, sorry about that... it's just that I had never had a friend to talk about this with... a-and you're also into guys? Did I hear that right?" He asks, unable to contain a smile.
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Post by Joker on Oct 30, 2023 23:50:50 GMT
"Whoa!" Yu is caught off guard by the hug, but returns it after a moment.
"U-Um, yeah... I am. I've never dated one before, but then again I've never dated anyone." He says shyly, his face flushed. "It feels a bit weird to say this out loud, since I've also haven't talked about it before... But it's how I feel."
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Post by NIKI on Oct 31, 2023 2:12:25 GMT
Dae wipes his face with the back of his sleeve (ew), but it's okay because he's handsome. "Well, I've also... never dated a guy... like, officially, at least. Hehe." He grins mischievously, and immediately covers his mouth. "Oh, I- probably shouldn't disclose that! Forget I said that!" He blushes and waves his hand around in a bit of a panic.
"Uh, so... how did you figure it out? I'm really nosey, sorry~"
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Post by Joker on Oct 31, 2023 22:40:56 GMT
"H-How? Um..." Yu seems a bit surprised by Dae's question. "I-I think it was back in middle school... There was a boy in the class next door to me. Even back before I was labeled a "delinquent" I was still shunned and bullied for other reasons, but that didn't seem to bother him. I never really talked to this boy too much, but he was really nice to me when we did actually talk. A-And, um... Eventually I started to notice I felt the same way towards him as I did to girls I had crushes on in the past. It was a new experience to feel that way towards another boy, but it didn't feel wrong or anything..." Yu takes a moment to awkwardly clear his throat before he continues speaking. "Anyways, he moved away before the start of the next school year. I never ended up telling him how I felt but things wouldn't have worked out anyways, so it was probably for the best."
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Post by NIKI on Nov 1, 2023 2:32:53 GMT
"Wait, that's really sweet... you never met again? Ahh... but I kind of agree. Friend crushes are just rough, specially in school..." Dae sighs.
"For me, in middle school... That's when everyone started having crushes and dating, so I pretended to know what everyone else was talking about. I was kinda popular with girls and I just ended up being a really confusing, bad boyfriend... it's embarrassing, but at the same time, what can you expect from a middle school thing, anyway?? Hahaha! No, I do feel sorry about it, though... like they were all really nice to me, I just didn't know what to DO or how to feel..." "...And then I started having these guy friends, who I just felt "angry" and confused about for no reason... y'know? That's when it started clicking for me." Dae chuckles. "But it was around the time when I was particularly awful, so I just ended up picking fights with them and drifting away..."
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Post by Joker on Nov 1, 2023 22:53:42 GMT
"Sounds like it was rough for both of us then..." Yu sighs as well.
"Um... I want to thank you, Dae. It's been nice finally talking about this with someone. It feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders, y'know...?"
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Post by NIKI on Nov 2, 2023 18:47:26 GMT
"Haha, yeah, the feeling's mutual. Thanks for also being so open about it with me!" Dae smiles at Yu and adds a different weight on his shoulders by resting his head on one of them.
"It's weird to think about this conversation possibly being broadcast, but for now it's just between us... Well, it's not like I was gonna keep it a secret forever, hahaha! Just hoping my boss doesn't do anything silly about it... and that our fans are accepting..." He closes his eyes.
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Post by Joker on Nov 3, 2023 0:07:47 GMT
Yu's face flushes a bit as Dae rests his head on him.
"Yeah, it is. I almost forgot we were being recorded..." He sighs, also hoping this wouldn't be broadcasted. "A-Anyways, you're a great guy, Dae. I'm sure your fans will support you no matter who you like!"
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Post by NIKI on Nov 3, 2023 8:58:14 GMT
"Ahh! YU! If you keep saying nice things to me, I might really kiss you. Hahaha!" Dae exclaims, casually. He's also blushing, though. However, once again, his jokey demeanor changes.
"Yeah... yeah, most of them will probably be supportive, you're right! The problem is... well, the contract thing... um..." The singer returns to his original position on the bed, separating from Yutaro.
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Post by Joker on Nov 3, 2023 18:46:51 GMT
Yu’s face predictably gets redder at Dae’s comment. “I-It’s true though! You’re awesome, Dae.”
“What about the contract? Can you get in trouble or something from it…?”
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Post by NIKI on Nov 4, 2023 7:29:42 GMT
"Yeah... dating can cause a lot of drama, so we're not reaaallyyy allowed to date or anything like that...?" Dae continues to share his exclusive contract's contents, in a really sad and apologetic way. Almost like he's trying to imply something...
"I was... a bit worried about that. I-I mean, I'm not revealing a secret girlfriend or anything, but I feel like something like this could still be shocking for SHOREties and our boss..."
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Post by Joker on Nov 4, 2023 21:53:36 GMT
"That sounds a bit strange to me." Yu said, not fully understanding the contract. "And sad as well. You should be able to date if you want."
"Um, I'm sorry you have to worry about all of this, Dae. It sounds stressful and unfair..."
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Post by NIKI on Nov 6, 2023 8:59:00 GMT
"It... does sound kinda bad, huh? Haha! It really didn't sound that bad when I signed! I was sooo busy, I didn't have time to even meet anyone who wasn't working with me!! But now I..." Dae blushes and awkwardly opens and closes his mouth while trying to think of what to say next.
"I just hoped you weren't- well, when Bogota said alll that, and I said that I'd kiss you and you didn't like, object-- I'm not SAYING I was kind of hoping you'd freak out, I'm really glad you didn't! But it just makes this really difficult- uh- uhm. What was I trying to say?? Hahaha..." He stumbles over his words, successfully creating an incoherent message.
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Post by Joker on Nov 6, 2023 23:15:26 GMT
"U-Um... Makes what difficult, Dae? "Yu asks, not sure if he should freak out or not now. "Is everything okay...?"
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Post by NIKI on Nov 7, 2023 1:32:27 GMT
"IIIIII......." Dae starts. It seems like he's the one freaking out, if anything. "I just- IT'S DIFFICULT BECAUSE I LIKE YOU SO MUCH--" He manages to blurt out. The flustered singer looks directly into Yu's eyes for a couple seconds before looking away and burying his face in his hands, still sitting on the bed.
"When you said you liked guys, I got so happy it was almost embarrassing... I-I'm sorry for dropping that out of nowhere, please don't feel pressured to do anything about this! I just had to get it out... and it's not like anything can happen without me breaching that stupid contract."
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Post by Joker on Nov 8, 2023 2:48:32 GMT
Yu blinks a few times as his entire face goes red. He opens his mouth to say something, but nothing comes out. A moment or two awkwardly passes with his mouth hanging open before he pinches himself hard to see if he's dreaming.
"I... Y-You...." He stutters, after confirming it is in fact not a dream. He's so nervous he nearly bites his own tongue several times in the process. "I-I um, never dreamed you would feel the same way. B-But..."
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Post by NIKI on Nov 8, 2023 15:44:55 GMT
Dae chuckles as Yutaro pinches himself. "...You feel the same way?" He smiles at Yu, but he looks way more devastated than you would think is normal in a situation where your feelings get reciprocated. Despite this, he hugs him.
"You're so cute, it's so unfair... I kinda really want to send my contract to hell right now, more than anything, but... it's a tricky situation, right?"
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Post by Joker on Nov 9, 2023 2:31:39 GMT
"O-Of course I do!" Yu replies, returning the hug. "How could I not fall for a guy like you? You're kind and fun, and I love hanging out with you! And you always make sure I'm included when we spend time with everyone else. Plus I think you're really c-cute as well..."
"I-I tried to deny how I felt for so long for so many reasons..." He sighs sadly. "I never imagined you'd be into guys, let alone me of all people. It really feels like a dream come true. But you've got your future ahead of you if we get out of here. I-I don't want to get you into trouble by breaking your contract. As much as I’d like to be with you, I can't do that to you..."
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