Chapter 21 - EXO-M's Sohu Chat Live Online Interview

Behind the Scenes

[A/N]: I'M REALLY SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING GAHHH T_T So here's a longer chapter for you guys(: And I also realized that I did two chapters in a row of Sehun's POV, so I'll do two chapters in a row of Luhan's POV now^^

Luhan POV
 

As soon as we got into our van after the interview, I called Sehun. [A/N]: I read in an interview that said SM doesn’t allow them to have personal cell phones... But I’m going to pretend they do. :P

The phone rang once and Sehun picked up immediately.

“Hello?”

“Sehun-ah!” I called.

“Luhan hyung!” His voice sounded cheerful. I smiled.

“We just finished our interview,” I told him.

“I know! I was watching!” he responded happily.

I started in shock. “You were?? Did you understand any of it??”

He coughed. “Well, I Google-Translated the typed out script they had...”

I laughed. “Did you enjoy it?”

“Yes,” he admitted shyly. “There’s more stuff about you that I didn’t know than I had thought.”

“Well, I guess you’ll have to keep watching more interviews to find out then,” I teased.

“Hmph. Why didn’t you tell me before?” he asked, and I could hear the pout in his voice.

“I guess it just never came up. What kind of stuff didn’t you know?”

There was a pause. “Sehun?” I prompted, worrying that the call dropped.

“Uh...” He sounded hesitant. “Just like, stuff about your life in China...and um, some dorm life...and...youridealtype.” His voice got extremely quiet at the end, and he said it really fast, so I could barely make out what he said.

“What was that last part?” I asked.

“Don’t make me repeat it,” he whined, embarrassed.

“It’s your fault for mumbling it in the first place!” I protested jokingly.

He groaned. “I said, ‘your ideal type.’” I paused for a second, digesting his words. Then I broke out into laughter. The other EXO-M members turned around to give me weird glances.

I quickly covered my mouth and whispered, “You should’ve known, or at least had a basic idea of what kind of girls I like,” I said, smiling.

“Not really...” I could just see his face turning bright red.

“Well, I know yours,” I teased.

“Hyunggg.” Sehun whined. I laughed.

“Just joking around.” I looked up and saw Kris staring at me. When our eyes met, he looked away. I immediately felt bad for saying it, especially when he was in earshot. I should have been more sensitive... I’m sorry, duizhang. [A/N]: Ooh, what’s this? Sehun’s ideal type of girl? And why did Kris react that way? Hm, sounds fishy... Read my A/N at the end of the chapter to find out^^

I glanced out the window. “Sehun, shouldn’t you be practicing for your next performance?”

He sighed. “Yeah, I’ve spent enough time already watching your interview.” I felt guilty. Did I keep him from practicing?

“I’m going to go now, bye hyung~”

I smiled sadly. “Bye, Sehunnie. Call me later, okay?”

“Mmkay.” Then he hung up.

I sighed. I hate being away from him.


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The next day, we had an interview in the morning. As usual, I had a hard time getting out of bed. I didn’t hear my alarm clock, so Yixing literally had to get on top of me and shake me around to make me get out of bed. I don’t know how that kid has so much energy. Maybe I shouldn’t room with him. We just changed room arrangements, and I chose Yixing because he’s like a little brother to me, a little kid I have to protect. Like Sehun. Hm, I wonder if people will ship us, too.

When I roomed with Kris and Minseok before, they would take turns poking my cheeks to wake me up. It was annoying, especially in the early morning. I had hoped Yixing would be better...but I this was probably worse. And I felt bad because I kicked him out of my bed. I don’t like it when other people are on my bed when I’m sleeping. I need my space.

Well, I make some exceptions. Like that one time Sehun had a nightmare, and Joonmyun was spending the night with family so he wasn’t there to protect him. He came over to my room and he looked so helpless, so I took him into my room and let him sleep next to me. I was slightly uncomfortable, but he slept peacefully, so I was glad. He’s really like a little child sometimes, I thought affectionately.

Anyway, Yixing woke me up this morning and I kicked him, and he fell off the bed and landed on the floor. I think I heard the thump and woke up, worried. I apologized a million times afterwards, but I warned him not to get in my bed again. I think he will heed my warning.

 

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When we got to the Sohu Chat, the host greeted us and we stood up and bowed to him politely. He seemed really impressed by our manners, and he even praised us for them. Etiquette lessons at SM really paid off, I thought. But this is all stuff we should do anyway. Nothing really special.

Then we got together in front of a curtain and lights to do the introduction. Yixing volunteered to say it.

He said his line, and Kris began to say “Hello everyone...” but then Yixing started laughing because it sounded funny, which made me laugh too. Kris smiled, but the other members just seemed confused. Yixing apologized. Then he tried again. But this time, he couldn’t even finish his line because he started laughing. I cracked up, turning around and putting my fist on Minseok’s chest for support because I was laughing so hard. Oh, Yixing... Even the host was laughing. Zitao broke out into a smile this time, and Kris smiled again too. Minseok laughed, realizing what happened, but Jongdae just looked somewhat annoyed that Yixing made another mistake, probably just tired and wanting to get it over with. I covered my mouth with the back of my hand, trying to calm down.

But Yixing messed up again. This time, Zitao laughed too, although Kris wasn’t really smiling anymore. At least the host seemed to be enjoying himself.

“You can do it,” I encouraged after I stopped laughing.

I kept a straight face as Yixing tried again. Finally, he got it, and we finished the introduction. Then we took some pictures with the host and sat down for the interview.

The interview went well. I translated for Minseok because he was curious to know what we were saying, but he didn’t pass it on to Jongdae, so Jongdae was really confused and lost in translation the whole time, except when the translator spoke in Korean for them.

Near the middle of the interview, the host asked us questions about the members. First, he asked who ate the most, and that’s Zitao, hands down. The kid eats anything and everything. I feel bad for Kris, because he ends up going out to eat with him a lot, and he always pays for the little maknae. He’s the youngest, but he has the biggest appetite.

Then the host asked which one of us was the laziest, and who has the hardest time getting out of bed. I pointed to Yixing, but he and everyone else (except Kris) pointed to me, although Kris just looked pointedly at me. I lowered my head and rubbed my hands on my legs.

The host asked why they chose me. I scratched my head, embarrassed.

“I guess, when the alarm clock rings, maybe it’s too soft, so I can’t hear it, so occasionally I get up late,” I answered cautiously.

“So you can’t get up and blame it on the alarm clock, right?” the host joked. I laughed slightly.

After that, the host asked about Minseok and Jongdae’s Chinese and made them say a classic tongue twister in Chinese. I helped them through it since they were sitting near me. They’ve only been learning Chinese for half a year, maybe a little longer for Minseok, and Chinese is a really hard language, so I’m proud of them, even if it may not seem like they’re that good.

Then, the host asked if we had any girlfriends. I avoided looking at Kris and instead looked forward, nodding. But then I stole a glance at him and saw him swallow hard. He shook his head and said that we didn’t. He brought the microphone up to his mouth but quickly lowered it again, and the host went on to ask if SM forbids us from dating. Kris looked down. My heart went out to him. Poor guy.

Kris ended up answering the question. Someone else should have answered.

“We...actually we have no time. Really, since we are really busy practicing, we don’t really have much time. And also, our career is most important.” Kris looked away as he finished, and the host continued with the interview. Of course, his next question was about our ideal types of girls.

I saw Kris actually laugh when the host said that the more detailed the description, the better. He looked down, and when he raised his head again, he was serious.

“Myself, I like girls who are kind and can care for people, and it’s best if she can cook. And then...that’s about it. And filial, treating her family members well.” I had to keep myself from gasping at the description. It was spot on with...her. [A/N]: Oooooh, who is this girl?? Read my A/N at the end hehe(:

The host commented that Kris’s description was for the inner personality, and Kris agreed, saying that he thinks character is very important. The host then asked if he cares about what she looks like on the outside.

“This... Actually, I think, I think we need, we need chemistry with our ideal types, yes.” He had stammered while saying it, and his voice sounded nostalgic. I fixed my hair, hiding my expression behind my hand.

I gave my ideal girl after Yixing gave his, and the host said I was pretty quiet myself during the interview. Then he accused me of not being awake, and I laughed.

After the other members gave their types, the host asked how we joined SM, and he confronted me about how I was scouted on the streets. I liked this host; he was pretty cool and didn’t make things awkward.

At the end, they even gave us a cake to celebrate our debut and my upcoming birthday. Oh right, I’m going to be twenty-two soon.

The host also mentioned that in his seven to eight years of hosting, never once has there been this many fans outside. My heart swelled. Thank you guys so much. We would be nothing without you.

 

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At the end, the host gave us each a Sohu stuffed animal. They were all about the same size, except one was much bigger than the others.

Eyeing it, I asked, “Could I have that one...?”

The host laughed and said, “Well, you’ll have to share it with someone, because we only have four normal stuffed animals and that huge one for two people.”

I looked over at Yixing pleadingly and begged, “Will you share it with me?”

Yixing looked at me blankly. “Sure, Luhan.”

“Yayyy!” I grabbed the stuffed animal and hugged it to myself happily. The others laughed at me. Whatever, I have a big stuffed animal now. Who needs pride.

 

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Whee, thanks for supporting me even though I haven't been updating every day...

You're comments and love really mean a lot<333 (And I've reached 60 subs!!! Gah, thank you so much T_T)

NOW. FOR WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WONDERING ABOUT. What is this about Sehun's ideal type and

Kris's reaction and ideal type?? Wellllllll... I've been playing around with the idea of starting

another fanfic, this time with Kris Sehun, Luhan, and...a GIRL! (who will be YOU :D) 

I'm in the process of planning, and I think I'll start it when this fanfic ends...although I don't know

when that will be, and I don't really want it to be soonn, so don't worry!^^

And that fanfic will be talking about them predebut! So I can use my imagination more

Just watch out for it when it comes(:

Lots of quotes today, because I was pretty detailed about the interview...

Although I had to skip around for the other members :/

LINK TO VIDEO: (LAY's NG'S) http://youtu.be/3qEsAvbQQ-A

(INTERVIEW) http://youtu.be/q8Xt4cjDwnk

(WALKING AWAY WITH STUFFED ANIMALS) http://youtu.be/0StvHuPvV_Q

QUOTES: In the Sina interview, they said Luhan rooms with Kris and Xiumin,

but in the Sohu Interview, Chen said Luhan and Lay room together.

In an interview, Lay revealed that Luhan doesn't like other people to be in his bed, and he kicks them out.

In an interview, Chen said he has been learning Chinese for six months. 

Other quotes during the interview were taken from the live streaming of it based on my understanding of Chinese.

On the Arirang Radio interview of EXO-K, Sehun said that Suho is his roommate, so he feels like he is guarding him even when he sleeps.

In an interview, Sehun said that they took etiquette lessons while training.

FACTS: Luhan's birthday is April 20, 1990. [This interview was 120411]

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Yworld
#1
Hi ^^ Just passing by (after I abandoned this site for years) and I thought I should give you a greeting. (Eventhough you might not remember me at all lol)
After all, you and this fic are one of my (a very few) favorites here (since I haven't read any fic in here that much).
I don't know, well, your fic made me have some kind of bittersweet feeling, nostalgic and heart-warming memories.
I still remember the day I got back home after school to check your updates here :')
Those days and that era were the best, to be honest. With everything still went well and happy. Lots of thing happened after that right?
And that's why I said this fic made me have bittersweet feeling ;u; since...yeah, I really miss Luhan. Sobs.
I definitely re-read this again when I have some more time.

See ya ! ^^
eggers_baekhee #2
HEY FRIEND!~ i came back to read this story because i missed it sooo much!~
SpencerLee13132 #3
Hi! I wanna tranlate your fic. Can I please to have your permission? Sure I'll get full credit and link back to your fic. Looking forward to your reply. :">
twinkysone
#4
this fanfic is the reason why i joined aff and it's now over. *sobs*
i really admire how you put so much effort managing your time with school activities and writing this and updating your story with so many trivia/add-ons,etc. keke... that's why i love you for this.

i felt bad i totaly missed a lot of chapters since i was gone long in aff. looking forward to your new story. gonna subscribe to it. thank you for writing this story. :)
MisaHwang
#5
Thank you for writing this amazing fic :'( *sob
I'll keep looking forward to reading your new story.
Author-nim DAEBAK!
ShineeJONGKEYftw
#6
Its over ;_; I really loved this fic! T T Thank you for writing this!!!!! <3
Yworld
#7
omg .. you make me cry ; __ ; no, not only because of sweetness in the story itself
but because i feel so special and full of affection toward this good story
i first read this since ... oh .. 2 months ago ?
it seems so short but for me, it's not short at all and i grow fonder to every chapter you updated ; - ;
you make me feel like ... me, you and exo, it's like we all walk together step by step since that day i know this fic
and to know that it's become to its end now make me heartbreaking T__T
to read this fic, waiting for your next update each time & comment something, all of this become my good memories which i will never forget ; ;

thank you very much for this amazing fic ~♥
and have a good journey with your trip ' v '

(and about the fic lol i talk only my feeling to you and your good fic and almost forget this !
really. i can't handle yixing & zitao's cuteness T_____T they're so cute ~~~
meanwhile - there is a couple that ship themselves looooool
oh i'm gonna miss you and there moments in this fic so much .... ; ________ ; /sobs ...)
burdieburd
#8
OHMYGOSH.
Love.<3
I love this fanfic so much.
I'm sad it's over, but it was great while it lasted. :D
Amazing last two chapters!
sodakissed
#9
/uglysobbingbecauseit'sover