"And?" Jongin inquired the second Taemin dropped down on the seat next to him. "Does Ten know?"

"Grant me a moment," huffed Taemin. "Good morning to you too."

"Sorry," said Jongin sheepishly. "I just... really want to know."

"I'm aware. And yes, apparently, Ten knows who the artist is. But - I'm really sorry, but Ten said the artist prefers to remain anonymous."

"Oh." Jongin was not sure what to do with this information. Saying that he was disappointed was an understatement, but what could he do? It was not like he could force the artist to reveal themself.

Taemin looked like he felt genuinely sorry, and for Jongin hated being pitied, he forced himself to play the optimist he wasn't. "Well, it can't be helped. Even if I cannot know about them, I hope to see more of their work."

Taemin nodded. "I'll ask Tennie to keep us updated." And Jongin thought Taemin might really be the best friend in the universe.