Because of Dispatch going to reveal an idol couple that has been circulating since yesterday, most of entertainment company in Korea held an interrogation with their kids for caution in case one of them turns out to be Dispatch target

“Me and Lucas are just friends” Yuqi answers when asked about her relationship status with Lucas

“I heard from some of the people who worked on the production of Keep Running said that you and Lucas went out together once?” the staff continue on her next question

“Yes Mrs. Twice” Yuqi confidently tells the truth nothing but the truth, “He and I went out to watch a movie the first time and second we meet up to chat around the hotel area that time”

“Does the manager aware with those private occasions?”

At that very moment Yuqi felt her heart and brain clashing couldn’t decide to answer with a yes or a no, one day their going to find out that you’re lying

“Woogie” the staff drags back Yuqi from her mind floating, “Does the manager aware with those private occasions?” she said it slowly for Yuqi to digest it clearly

As Yuqi slowly begin opening her both lips to answer, the manager whose in charge accompanying her throughout the activity in China suddenly enters the room, “I apologize. I know it’s impolite for me to come in like this” he closes the door, “I can’t help for over hearing the recent question from outside”

“How close were you?” the staff squinted her eyes a little having suspicions of eavesdropping instead of over hearing that he claims to be

“Not that close, Mrs” the manager sarcastically answered

“Proceed” the staff gives permission the manager to speak

“Allow me to answer the question for Yuqi” said the manager giving a quick smile to Yuqi as he approaches closer to the staff, “Yes. I was aware and give them permission to” he bow down his head, “I’m at fault. I’m sorry Mrs”

“So you’re admitting for the both of them?”

“Ye—”

“No” Yuqi bluntly cuts in, “Oppa didn’t know anything about the second meeting. No one knows. Only me and Lucas”

The staff takes a deep breath and let out a long sigh. She leans forward onto the table and plays around with the pen she’s holding to write down all of today’s interrogation, “Woogie. Please do understand we are doing this because we want to protect our kids from malicious comments. We also don’t want the whole you know what to repeat it’s history again”

“I’m sorry” Yuqi bend down her head

“Sorry to interrupt” the manager defends Yuqi, “But if you are that worried why would you support half of the public opinion to think there is something going on between Woogie and Lucas? No need to mention them. I’m sure you know, Mrs” 

Yuqi was stun and heartfelt with how the manager defend and tries to protect her that much in front of Cube’s staff

“You’re right” said the staff, “We admit of using the situation at that time for media play while Keep Running was still warm in the fans memories because it just finished airing” she turns her chair and eyes to Yuqi, “You have to understand it’s one of the most common tactics the entertainment company do in any country”

“Sorry for interrupting again, mrs—” said the manager, “If there's anyone who manage to capture and decides to expose any moments from Woogie and Lucas at that time, Cube is responsible also for supporting the alleged perception proven to be true”

“I see your manager take good care of you and the girls very much” the staff smirks glancing to Yuqi

“Yes and isn’t it difficult to find such kind in the world today? A person who not only is sincere about his work and job but also his colleagues and surroundings like oppa here”

“Well” the staff sigh closing her notebook, “That’s enough information I got. You two are permitted to excuse yourselves and be sure to prepare if there a second calling”

Yuqi and the manager bow down their heads apologizing once again and before the both leave the room, the staff said that she agreed with Yuqi’s statement, “I’m proud you choose and join here looking out for these kids” she smiles to the manager, “Friends or more Lucas is for Woogie, hopefully Dispatch or any kinds of them, don’t have any proof once so ever” she glances to Yuqi, “Always be careful and check the surroundings twice to make sure it’s safe or not if you decide to hang out with any friend that’s the opposite ”

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Different from Cube, SM atmosphere seems unbothered by the widely spread Dispatch information. None of the SM kids were told to come and be interrogated about the situation

“Yuci haven’t replied yet?” asked Kun noticing Lucas checking his phone back and forth

“Not yet” Lucas sigh heavily, “I hope all is well”

“Why do you sound worry? I thought there’s nothing going on between you two. Yet”

“How can I not? Being catched together with the opposite in public places in the world of kpop is like comitting a sin. In case gege forgot”

“I do forget that some fans can turn into our worst nightmare because of that. Some. Not all. Some. But I’m sure most of them are mature enough to understand the situation”

“If they do. I wonder if Yuci can continue being comfortable and not get all awkward around me. As gege know, me and Yuci haven’t that long started of wanting to get to know more about each other before deciding to take it to the next step”

“You’re planning to get married and you’re just telling it to me now?” Kun laughs teasing Lucas, “Relax. I think Dispatch target isn’t anyone from us. If so, surely manager hyung will alert us”

“Hopefully”

Not long after Kun and Lucas finish talking, the whatsapp notification that Lucas was waiting for