NU'ESTAR: Light and Shadow

Episode 4

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How was I earlier?

나

Min-gi, you did so so well!

I imagine this is what a mother feels like on her son's first day of school.

There is something so very proud and special about it.

황민현

Hey, class president!

나

Oh, why again?

황민현

I'm jealous because you two look so close!

곽아론

Why? Just leave it alone.

곽아론

I've been with the class president for over 10 years, but this is the first time I've seen him open up so quickly.

After hearing what Kwak Aaron said, it was true.

I'm not that extroverted either. No, I'm more of an introvert.

Although I have many friends around me, the only ones I can truly open my heart to are Hwang Min-hyun and Kwak Aaron.

But now there's Min-gi too!

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uh?

나

what's the matter?

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Isn't that guy Jonghyun? Kim Jonghyun.

곽아론

How do you know Jonghyun?

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Well, I'll explain that later. Is that Jonghyun?

Kim Jong-hyun. The class president of the class next door. Along with our classmates Hwang Min-hyun and Kwak Aaron, he's considered one of the three biggest male gods in school.

I heard that he is gentle and kind-hearted, unlike the other two who know how great he is.

I've never had a conversation with anyone because I'm not very social.

I just happened to say hello.

나

That's right, Jonghyun. The Jonghyun from the class next door.

나

Why do you ask that?

As soon as I finished speaking, Min-ki quickly approached Jong-hyun.

It seemed like the two were having a conversation.

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Jonghyun, do you remember me?

However, for some reason, the look of confusion on Jonghyun's face as soon as Min-ki spoke to him is clearly memorable.

김종현

...Prince? What brings you to Earth, to this dangerous place?

I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were whispering to each other.

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I got kicked out by Abamama. Anyway, it's good to see you after a long time.

김종현

Your Majesty, it is the fault of my incompetent servant. Please punish me.

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It's okay. It's not your fault.

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Jonghyun, you've adapted so quickly. You're truly amazing. Your brown hair looks great on you, too!

김종현

You're flattering me. But please don't reveal my identity.

김종현

Surely... you didn't reveal your identity to another Earthling, did you?

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Right? Those two already know.

김종현

Oh well... well, there's nothing we can do about what's known.

김종현

Please keep our identities a secret, Your Majesty, as it will be a headache if they are revealed.

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Yeah! Of course.

황민현

What are you two talking about?

나

Ugh, you're so clueless. Finish it guys!

Somehow I felt like I shouldn't hear it.

I felt that way.

나

I guess you knew Jonghyun before?

After school, I came to a cafe near the school with Min-ki to show him around.

It's fortunate that Kwak Aaron helped get Hwang Min-hyun off the ground.

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Yeah, we know each other, but...

나

If it's difficult, you don't have to say anything.

Only then did Min-gi sip his coffee, seemingly relieved.

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Ugh, bitter..

나

Did I order an Americano for nothing? Sorry.

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...Do you like this?

나

Yeah, I like it! Hwang Min-hyun likes this too!

Min-gi suddenly took a deep breath and downed an entire cup of Americano in one shot.

나

...Why are you like that all of a sudden?

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Ugh... no.

The somewhat awkward appearance was cute.

Since I was young, the only people around me were the perfect Hwang Min-hyun and the smart Kwak Aaron.

That's probably why I was attracted to people who looked similar to me.

As I'm doing this now, I'm reminded of old times.

I also had a really bad experience when I first ate it because of Hwang Min-hyun.

Now that I'm used to it, it actually tastes good.

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...Thank you for being so kind to me.

나

Yeah? That's obvious.

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I like you because you're different from the other NU'ESTs.

Min-gi smiled at me and reached out his hand.

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Here, there's cream on it. Is that from this cake?

Min-ki licked my lips with his thumb and then wiped them with a tissue.

It felt strange.

I thought I was going to die from embarrassment when I was hit by Hwang Min-hyun more than ten times.

When he does it... why do I get so excited?

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Let's go home after eating!

나

Huh? Uh... yeah.

So, I ate with Min-gi, watched a movie, and did homework.

Time passes and it is already time to sleep.

But... why did that bastard Kwak Aaron choose a horror movie?

Honestly, I'm so scared I could die...

My room is quite dark with the lights off.

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I had fun today! See you tomorrow!

I had no choice but to hold onto Min-gi as he hurriedly gathered up his blanket and went into another room.

나

Min-gi.

나

I'm scared, do you want to sleep with me?

Episode 4 is over.