PRE-DEBUT

“Why is unnie in such a bad mood?” one of the junior trainees pointed at Jennie.

The other trainees shrugged.

“Word just got out about iKON’s debut,” a company staff answered.

The trainees turned to look at him. He was checking the sound system in their practice room.

“Whoa! And her team’s?” another trainee asked.

“Pushed back. Again.” The staff said before he turned to leave the room.

“Well that ,” one of the trainees said.

“Right??” another one answered, “Let’s just stay out of her way today,”

They all nodded in agreement.

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“What happened to you??” Bobby asked when Hanbin stormed into the restroom looking like a mess.

“Kim Jennie, that lunatic,” he turned the faucet on and stuck his head under it.

There was ketchup all over his face and hair.

Bobby walked over to take a closer look.

“Uhm. How - ??”

“I was having lunch with Junhoe outside,” Hanbin answered.

“And?”

“Jennie was eating alone in the next table so we called her over to sit with us. And this is what I got.” Hanbin pointed at his head.

Bobby raised an eyebrow at him suspiciously, “You sure you didn’t say anything else?”

“Hyung, I could be sitting still for all she cares and she would still find a reason to hate me.”

“Oh so you already knew that??” Bobby laughed teasingly.

“Was it supposed to be a secret??” Hanbin asked, annoyed.

“No. We just figured you didn’t know since you keep provoking her,” Bobby shrugged.

“If I do what she wants, I lose.” Hanbin said.

“Why is everything always a competition between the two of you??” 

Hanbin looked at his reflection in the mirror, 

“That’s just how it’s always been.”

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“I don’t care if they call him YG’s ace or whatever. I’m just as good, if not better.” Jennie slammed the door after she entered their practice room.

“Hello to you, too.” Jisoo answered, “I don’t even have to ask who this is about anymore, do I?”

“He called me over to sit with them during lunch,” Jennie walked over to Jisoo’s side, “FOR THE FIRS