In retrospect, Joonmyun decides that it was all Baekhyun’s fault. There’s no other explanation for it. Kyungsoo tries to point out, rather reasonably, that Baekhyun can’t possibly be blamed for what happened, but Joonmyun refuses to acknowledge otherwise.

It all starts when they’re celebrating Baekhyun’s 21st birthday – which is a nice, fun occasion since all twelve of them are in Korea and they’re still in a party mood from Zitao’s birthday earlier that week. 

“Make a wish, quick, before the candles burn out.” Minseok urges, all ready to stuff his face with cake and then regret it tomorrow at the gym.

“That’s okay, I’ll just relight them.” Chanyeol wiggles his fingers in the air to mimic the flame from their music video.

“Yeah, you wish.” Baekhyun scoffs, and then stares at the candles for a moment. “I wish that EXO will become known throughout the world, and stay together forever.” At least, that’s what he says, but inwardly an unbidden thought comes to mind, due to Chanyeol’s previous statement. 

I wish we had super powers.

Joonmyun and Jongdae just smile proudly at the trite and cliché wish, while Kris rolls his eyes and tells Zitao to stop crying.