What was hidden under the cloth... was a heavy nameplate.

The luxurious and huge pearl nameplate, which could only be found on the desk of the CEO of a company, had a text written in a gungseo cursive font.

Ryu Chungwoo opened his mouth with a smile.

Cha Yujin added an additional explanation and he looked at the giant plaque with proud eyes.

Naturally, the nameplate that came out of nowhere was just ridiculous.

For reference, Park Moondae was opposed to the nameplate until the end, but was pushed back by a majority vote and just gave up.

Anyway, TeStar seemed so proud that fans just pushed the comments with smiling emojis and hearts. Since they were cute.

Of course, there was a fierce exchange on social media about the situation of the live stream.

Thanks to this, the members who got close to the smartphone screen because they were curious about the reaction to the fandom name were able to judge the situation based on comments such as 'ㅋㅋㅋ' with 'ㅠㅠㅠ' and 'I love you'.

TeStar continued with the next announcement with excited faces.

* * *

TeStar's first W live lasted quite a long time.

It was originally scheduled for two hours, but the members were sad to end the first W live by only following things according to the script.

So a lot of fun facts were released in the second half.

Of course, the atmosphere of celebrating the fandom name that was finally decided was the most prevalent.

🖐️

TeStar's fans spent their Sunday enjoying the many treats that came from the first W Live. Besides, the last fansign event for this promotion was underway.

While worrying about TeStar and cursing the agency, the fans' hearts had no choice but to wait for the reviews of the last fansign event when they heard that questions about the W Live would be asked from the members.

Fortunately, the real-time updates about the fansign event were very good.

And the TeStar members were hosting the fansign event even more energetically because of the feeling that they were successfully finishing their job.

* * *

"Moondae-ya, can you draw a lightstick here for me?"

"...Sure. Right here?"

"Yeah!"

I think I got similar requests about 10 times today alone. I drew the final version of the lightstick next to the autograph, hiding my displeasure.

...I was the one who drew it, but even I couldn't tell what it was.

"What to do! I love it..."

Did they like it because the sloppy drawing looked humane?

'Or maybe it's because I'm so bad that it's a rarity.'

Either way, it doesn't matter as long as the recipient likes it, but I couldn't avoid feeling like a con artist.

'I feel like I'm wasting their time.'

I finished the drawing as quickly as possible and asked again.

"Is there anything else you would like to see?"

"Oh! Then write something that makes my heart flutter!"

"Hmm, words that make your heart flutter..."

This kind of non-specific request seemed to be the most difficult in an environment where time cannot be spent worrying.

However, since this is a phrase that I hear more than once during a fansign event, my pace has gradually increased.

I immediately wrote a message under the lightstick drawing.

"Huuhh..."

"See you again."

The fan was moved by the staff and staggered to the next seat. I couldn't do anything about it since the staff seemed determined this time as they have already let it slide once.

'As I expected, it works the best when I mention a specific situation while relating the other person in it.'

It would have been better if I made it feel a little more personal, but it couldn't be helped since I couldn't think of it in 20 seconds.

'Seems like I'm really going to be thinking about it this evening.'

I stroked the back of my neck and waited for the next person, but there was no sign of anyone coming yet.

"Sejin, do you have any secrets to being a good performer?"

"Umm~ Noona, if you tell me what you think is good about my performance, then I'll make it my secret!"

The reason was Keun Sejin, who was continuing the conversation so skillfully, that it was amazing how the staff couldn't even put their hands in.

'The time's up...'

When I looked towards a camera where my name was being called, I overheard a fan talking to Seon Ahyun, who had just passed by.

"He-hello!"

"Ah, yes. Hello."

Perhaps the person wasn't very interested in Seon Ahyun as there was no emotion in their voice.

"Co-could I have your name, pl-please?"

"What?"

I could hear the fan asking back in a slightly confused voice.

"That- the- the name...!"

Seon Ahyun asked once again, but his voice had slightly diminished and sounded somewhat muffled. The other person's tone of voice started to sound a little annoyed.

"I can't hear you..."

"I-I'm sorry."

"It's fine."

"..."

This doesn't feel good.

After that, Seon Ahyun didn't say anything.

I glanced at him, and he was still signing his autograph.

"Hello!"

"Hello."

Finally, another fan came to me as Keun Sejin was finished with his conversation. The fan was still waving to Keun Sejin while waiting for him to give back the album, and I heard a voice from beside me again.

"I, th-this..."

"Ah."

It seemed like Seon Ahyun was giving out a gift he had prepared.

Then, the voice that sounded a little offended, refused.

"Oh, that's okay. I'm fine."

"...!"

The fan, who was sitting in front of Seon Ahyun, left the seat just like that.

Honestly, things like this can happen.

There is no job where you continuously only meet kind people. It wasn't like they would start swearing right in front of your face, so you might only feel a little bad about it and then move on.

The problem was that it was really damn cheap in this situation.

'Stuttering, unfamiliar peers, rejection'

It was a triple crown with these keywords. It was on the same level as someone, who was tap dancing on Seon Ahyun's trauma switch.

"..."

Looking beside me Seon Ahyun seemed to be breaking out in a cold sweat.

'These fucking...'

If it gets prolonged like this, he will get exposed.

I took the pen from Seon Ahyun's hand and ripped open the packaging.

"...!"

"This is a gift Seon Ahyun had prepared. Can I also sign with this for you?"

"Woah! I would love it!"

I immediately started signing my autograph and engaged Seon Ahyun in the conversation.

"And Ahyun said he will give the one that I'm using to write right now, and also another one that is wrapped in packaging for you, noona."

"Oh my god...?! Really?"

"Of course. Isn't that right?"

"...Yes, yes!"

As Seon Ahyun came to his senses, he began to answer.

'Firstly, he loosened up.'

"Uhh, I really love it, but why do I get two?"

"It's a gift of gratitude for accepting Keun Sejin's talk for so long. Our member is quite talkative."

"Hey, that's too much!"

"Ahahaha!"

Hearing that, Keun Sejin chimed in once and got back to his place.

At this point, the fan thought of it as a joke and excitedly laughed while taking the pen.

"Thank you so much~ But how did you know I was older than you since you called me noona?"

"Didn't Keun Sejin call you that about ten times next to me?"

"Hahaha...!"

The fan laughed embarrassedly. She, fortunately, spoke sincerely to Seon Ahyun who was next and exchanged conversations with him. And Seon Ahyun regained his composure before the next person came to him.

'It's passed for now.'

Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened until the end of the fansign event that day.

* * *

"Are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine."

On the way home in the car, Seon Ahyun's condition was definitely better than before. But his complexion was still pale and he kept apologizing over and over again.

"I-I'm sorry... I-I almost made a b-big deal out of it..."

"It's not like that."

It could have created a troublesome rumour, but it wasn't something that would hurt the group.

However, the problem was that if it goes on like this for him, his mental state would be destroyed first.

'When we hold fansign events, he will keep worrying that the same situation as before will happen again.'

Then, on the days when his 'resilience' ability is inactive... It really could be a blow to the group, since there will be a hole in the dance line.

"Have you thought about getting counseling?"

"...Th-the-there's no time..."

"I think they will let you do it if you tell the agency. These days there are many people who take time off from activities due to these kinds of issues."

Since we have been promoting for 4 weeks, it would be more or less convenient if Seon Ahyun comes out and says that he can't endure it.

However, he hurriedly shook his head.

"So-soon we'll get a break, so th-then... I'll do it then."

"..."

That was just for media play, and it seemed like they were just going to give us a day or three to get away with it.

I wanted to say that it would be better to do it now, but Seon Ahyun opened his mouth first.

"Ri-right now... I don't want to do it. W-we're still promoting, a-a-and... I don't want to miss the schedule."

He was very firm.

Since that was the case, I decided to move on for now. Because it was the first time this has happened.

"Hmm... okay. I understand."

"Ye-yeah..."

'If his mood becomes strange, I can just contact Seon Ahyun's parents.'

The conversation did not leak out since we spoke quietly in the car with the music playing. I decided to use earplugs to escape Cha Yujin's voice singing along to a pop song.

"..."

And when we got back to the dormitory.

The living room was filled with balloons.

"...?!"