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Minho gulps at Taemin’s heartfelt wish and desire; he knows how serious and thorough Taemin is when it comes to reaching and attaining a goal. He finds it admiring and remarkable how Taemin can focus on his goal and aspirations proven by his willingness to be independent at a very young age. It hurts to say the least that he does not have that confidence and bravery like Taemin has but nor he has to give up his goal too. Minho is willing to love Kibum despite of his current situation – to love him forever as he already vowed to do forever.

Minho:             Taemin… I admire your firmness and determination…
                        but what if Kibum has his own life now or
                        what if he chooses to be with none of us,
                        what will you do then?

Taemin:           (takes a deep breath) I am selfish hyung…
                        but if it comes to that,
                        I will still love Key hyung no matter what
                        and will not give up on him…
                        I will stay by his side…

Minho:             (smiles and hugs Taemin) Taemin…
                        you really love Bummie…
                        good luck to both of us then…

Taemin:           (smiles) thanks hyung but…
                        if somehow nature gives me a chance
                        to make my wish come true…
                        will you leave Key hyung with me then…?

Minho:             (stops and looks at Taemin) Taeminnie… I don’t know…
                        I deeply love Bummie too… and if future allows…
                        I want to make it right…

Taemin:           I understand…

Just at the right time that their conversation has stopped, Jonghyun and Yuri call them to follow them. Minho and Taemin stand walk towards where the others are located, both smiling upon seeing Jonghyun so agitated…

Minho:             Hyung, what is wrong…?

Jonghyun:       Minho, I have been waiting for you to come
                       and follow us so we can at least have some fun…

Minho:             (chuckles) ooppss sorry…
                        we were caught up in our discussion about our previous lives…

Taemin:           (laughing) yeah… hyung… so what’s up…?

Jonghyun:       Onew passed by and told us
                        that just let him know if we need to go back
                        to our temporary place so he can have us picked up…
                        how about you Taemin?

Taemin:           (shyly replies) hhmmm hyung…
                        I can manage but thank you…

Yuri:                 (gasps) Oh… gosh…
                        awesome Taemin but I am not wondering
                        because you have been here for years now
                        and I am confident that you have been successful…

Taemin:           (smiles) Thank you Noona…
                        and I look forward to your success as well…

Yuri:                 (surprised) Oh thank you Taemin-ah…

Minho:             (butts in) So what time do you think, we need to go?

Jonghyun:       In an hour I guess so we can rest…
                        our days will be very busy after this…

Minho:             (chuckles) yeah… so…

                        (looks at Jonghyun and Yuri)
                        where else do you think we need to explore?
                        Perhaps we can take a look?

Yuri:                 (points at the other side) There, let’s go there…
                        I learned it has valuable collections in it…

Minho:             Fine then, let’s go…

The one hour remaining is spent roaming and familiarizing themselves with the environment as well as enjoying their conversation picking up where they left off especially with Minho, Taemin and Jonghyun. Every one is happy and having fun taking pictures of what they see beautiful and interesting – everything is going well - making up for the many years they have not seen each other.

Without noticing it one hour has passed so that they all agreed to end their gathering. Taemin asks permission to leave and calls for the valet to get his car. The valet driver arrives with Taemin’s car making Minho and company gasp in surprise to see what kind of car Taemin is driving so that Minho could not resist asking…

Minho:             Nice car you have here Taemin…

Taemin:           Thank you hyung… soon you will have your own too…

Minho:             (smiles) I will have to work hard...

Taemin:           (laughs) Silly hyung…

                        (looks at Jonghyun and Yuri) Hyung, Noona…
                        I have to go now and thank you so much…

Jonghyun:       (runs and hugs Taemin) Yyaahh…
                        Taeminnie what’s with acting so formal around us…
                        come on… derp…

Yuri:                 (hugs Taemin as well) Ok… Taeminnie… hhmm…
                        both of you have the same name…
                        remove Tae and it becomes Minnie…

                        (points at Minho) Minnie the first and

                        (then points at Taemin) Minnie 2…

                        (then laughs)  cute names…

Minho:             (chuckles) yeah…

Yuri:                 Ok…
                        (taps Taemin’s shoulder) Minnie the second…
                        take care and see you around…
                        perhaps next convention…
                        do you know which office building or
                         location you will be assigned?

Taemin:           (shakes his head) Not yet but I think Onew hyung will let me know…

                        (looks at everyone) Okay, I guess I have to go

                        (walks toward the driver’s door, opens it and gets in)
                        Thanks everyone, see you around!

All three waves their hands at Taemin and at the same times saying…

“Bye…Taeminnie….”

When Taemin’s car is now out of sight, Jonghyun releases a huge loud sigh and says…

Jonghyun:       Minho-ssi, surely Taemin has changed a lot…
                       no more cute or his overall demeanor has changed
                       to somebody so confident and dignified… amazing…

Minho:             (sighs) yeah… I am even so surprised…
                        I can’t believe he is Taemin who would usually
                        made faces and would usually stick his tongue out
                        when things were not to his likings…

Yuri:                 (agrees) Of course guys, to become independent,
                        you need to change yourself to be more self-reliant
                        because there is no one to look after you 
                        or listen to your whinings…

                        (looks at Minho) to be honest Minho-ssi,
                        you are still lucky because you have Mr. Kikwang and us
                        beside you compare to Taemin – no one.

Minho:             (nods) I agree but just to let you know,
                        I am so happy that both of you are here by my side.
                        It helps me a lot especially when I am troubled
                        and no one to talk to – you know,
                        it is hard to be alone by yourself.

Jonghyun:       (nods) I agree as well.
                        It is with others that you are aware of what others feel
                        and make you grounded –
                        that is what I believe in living with or be with someone.

Yuri:                 I am seconding that…
                        (gasps) so here’s our car… let’s head back home guys…
                        Our tomorrows are going to be hectic for sure…

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