From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

831  A Fashion Craze

The boys couldn't shake off the smiles on their faces as they settled into their plane seats. There were fewer people on the flight back home, so it was essentially only them and the rest of their staff members. "Ah, that was an experience that I won't forget," Zeth said as the plane took off. "Same," Jaeyong said. "I already want to come back here as soon as possible." "Well, our world tour is bound to come out soon, right?" Jisung asked. "OCTA's already going on a tour by next month." "I think we need a new comeback before any of that," Ren chimed. "We need at least three albums for us to have a full setlist." "Hmm," June nodded in agreement. "Now that LUNAIRE's debut is done, do you think we could talk to Lei about our comeback?" Jisung asked. "I think so," Zeth said, scratching the back of his neck. "It's been long overdue. We need to do the preparations if we want to release it by October or November—just in time for our anniversary." "Gosh darn," Casper muttered. "We've been together for that long already?" "Yeah, can't believe it," Akira said. "That's longer than all my past relationships." "Correction—your only one relationship," Jaeyong teased. "Which didn't even count since the girl didn't agree to be your girlfriend." Akira narrowed his eyes at Jaeyong. "Don't bring up the past." Jaeyong raised his hands in surrender. "You were the one who brought it up in the first place!" "Anyway," June said, clearing his throat. "I think it's best if we start brainstorming for the album, too. I don't know how much freedom we're going to be given for this particular album since Ted is still with us, but now that Mr. Ong is out of the picture, I believe we would be able to have more input regarding it." Ren nodded excitedly. "I actually have a few tracks that I feel have potential. Nothing title-track worthy yet, but they'd make pretty good B-side tracks." "I heard some of the songs, and they're good," Zeth said. "I have some verses written out, too, so we can include that." "Great," Jaeyong chimed. "I like the enthusiasm." "Well, we're only bound to be doing this for two years more after our one-year anniversary. We should make the most of it and bring out the best we can. The last album's title track was a bit of a bummer, but I'm glad that Luster was there to save the day," Ren said. Jisung sighed. "Don't count our time left together now," he said. "I don't even want to think about it." Ren's eyes widened, and he quickly patted the precious youngest member's head. "Sorry, Jisungie," he said. "It just came out before I could stop myself. Why don't we talk about something else, huh?" Jisung nodded, already feeling much better. "Instead of talking about our inevitable disbandment, don't you think it's better to talk about June's issue?" Akira asked. The boys turned to him in curiosity. "June's issue?" Casper asked. "June has become the country's angel in just two days. He doesn't have an issue!" "In China, that is," Akira smiled. "But remember the articles regarding his airport outfit before we arrived at our hotel?" The boys froze as they recalled the events. "Crap," Jaeyong muttered. "We couldn't monitor the situation because we were busy with the festival!" Casper brought out his phone but realized that they were high in the air. "Weren't the last articles bad?" Sehun asked. "Some people called him lazy and a bad example." "People are so weird," Ren said, clicking his tongue. "What's it to them if June wears something comfortable to the airport? It's not like he's naked or something!" "Although, I think they'd like that even more," Casper remarked, causing the boys to glare at him. He raised his hands in surrender before turning to June. "Don't worry, June!" he exclaimed. "We'll protect you from the nasty articles!" The other members nodded in agreement, showing their determination. June merely shook his head. It wasn't like he cared too much about such a scandal. He had been involved in drug, dating, bullying, and manipulation rumors. He could care less about how people viewed his outfits! A few hours later, they finally arrived in their home country. As they made their way out of immigration, it was only then that the exhaustion hit them. "I hope we won't be mobbed this time," Jaeyong sighed, already wanting to hit his bed. "Hmm," Zeth hummed, putting on his sunglasses. "I honestly don't have the energy to interact with anyone right now—much less get mobbed again." The other boys nodded, also wanting to go back to their dorm as soon as possible. As they walked through the airport, though, they felt that something was strange. A tall girl with black clothes passed by them, and they couldn't help but find her familiar. "I think I've seen her before," Jisung muttered. Just then, another familiar figure passed through. A short man in an all-gray outfit passed by them this time, and the others wondered where they had seen such people before. Meanwhile, June kept his gaze on the ground, also feeling sleepy since they woke up early for their flight. "What's happening?" Zeth exclaimed. "I feel like I'm in a simulation!" "Was the response positive after all?" Ren asked, looking around at all the familiar people. Then, they finally arrived outside of the airport, where more people were waiting. Fortunately, the airport decided to place barricades this time, already aware of the chaos that happened during EVE's departure. However, the barricades couldn't hide the obvious. "No wonder they're so familiar," Casper said. "They all look like June." June, hearing his name, finally lifted his head, only to be met with people who looked like him. "What…is this?" he muttered, unable to believe his eyes. Well, they weren't his doppelganger, per say. However, the way they dressed was eerily similar to the outfit June was wearing at the moment. The boys looked at the crowd with wide eyes.

"I haven't seen this many people rocking oversized shirts before," Sehun chuckled. Jisung excitedly turned to June and shook his arms. "Did you just create a fashion trend?" n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om