13th chapter ahead, hope you'll like it

 

When the show aired there was a lot of fuss as always. Jiyoung has been heavily criticized for the same reasons Kai attacked her. People accused her of being clingy with Myungsoo only because he was getting closer to Sohee. They also wondered if it was a Kara thing to take the other girls' guys after what has happened with Luhan, Chorong and Nicole before then Myungsoo, Sohee and Jiyoung now.   Kara's maknae has also been criticized for her childish and rude behaviour comparing her to her known close friends Krystal and Sulli. They even called out Suzy asking her to keep her distance from the other 3 because they could influence her badly.   The fuss got bigger when MBC decided to issue an official complain about the idols badmouthing their show "We Got Married". If netizens oddly took the idols' side saying that everyone already knew about "We Got Married" being scripted, fans of the show said that the idols were getting a little bit too comfortable and they were worried for them because they could risk their own career like that.   This time for the first time there was more negative response than positive one and SBS decided to take action trying to shift the attention on something a little bit more positive.   Which better way than to reveal something that has been shared privately by one of the show's members??   They talked to SM telling them that they were going to pay them and that from then on they were going to take better care of the artist interests. They also talked to DSP and when the two companies finally agreed it was announced that Luhan and Nicole were dating.     As expected netizens and fangirls weren't really happy about that. Nicole and Kara as a group has been attacked again. This time though fans of the show took the couple's side because they've been wanting for those two to date and come out publicly.   SBS was really investing too much effort and money on "Summer time, idols" and fortunately ratings and income didn't disappoint.   The only problem was that it was getting risky for the idols and the companies wanted to pull them out of there already. That's why the broadcasting company started promising all kinds of advantages for the idols there. Not only the pay got higher, but also a longer time and better stages for comeback stages, more attendance on other SBS shows ecc....     Before filming again managers, idols, PD and staff had a meeting     " Kids, I know that you like this show.. you get to do things that you usually wouldn't.. " SHINee's manager started " We're not there with you, stylist or anyone are not there with you.... you're free "   " Yes, the point of this show is to make you feel comfortable and act like you're normal people but.. " Kara's manager continued " But a show is still a show.. "   " That's right.. it's still a show and you're getting too comfortable kids which is dangerous for yourselves and your careers.. " Exo's manager eyed his two kids who couldn't even look at him in that moment. They've been scolded by him in the past week already. Luhan, because he let himself involved in a love triangle first and now even dared to date openly. Kai, because of the scene of him drinking and venting his anger on Jiyoung. They were the respective faces of Exo-K and Exo-M. What was happening was simply unacceptable.   The PD intervened.   He apologized first then informed the idols in front of their managers (since they wanted to hear it themselves) that after the companies' pressure they were going to take care of the interest of the artist more. The idols could keep on acting like they always did but the show was going to choose what could be broadcasted and what not.   The PD didn't address the accident of the kids badmouthing other shows but everyone knew that they purposely aired that part because he knew that it was going to attract more attention on the show.   Bad publicity was still publicity.   He acknowledged though that he couldn't do such a thing again or the companies were going to pull out their idols from the show and that was the last thing SBS wanted.   " Fine.. everything has been settled " he finished his speech.   Managers had to leave not without eyeing their idols and reminding them that even though the show was not going to broadcast too controversial scenes anymore they still had to be careful.  

[Self-talk]

  Sehun: " I would've wanted to stay.. " he pouted " but it seems that Luhan hyung and Kai are enough "   He indeed asked the PD if he could stay and the PD told him to ask SM which obviously didn't approve. They already had 3 artist there. Adding another one would've only raised the probability to get into trouble and Sehun being new to shows and a little too straight-forward for his own good was a big no.   Luhan: " I know what you're thinking, noona.. " he smiled cheekily. The interviewer couldn't help but smile too. Interviewer: " You look happy.. " Luhan nodded. Luhan: " I am.. I really am.. " the smile on your face says it all. The interviewer thought.   Before leaving last week during his self-talk Luhan has been asked about what he whispered to Nicole when they were in her room. Since he was eager to let everyone know about them he didn't think twice to blurt out that they were dating and that they were planning to come out. They just needed time. The time came earlier than expected when the show thought about using them as a cover up for the negativity surrounding "Summer time, idols "   Interviewer: " Your fans were quite upset though.. " his face suddenly darkened.   It was true.   His fans attacked Nicole again calling her with different names again. If only they knew that what they did to her affected him too.... a deep sigh escaped his lips.   Luhan: " I.. I'm thankful to my fans.... " he spoke lowly " They love me, they worry for me.... without them I wouldn't be Exo's Luhan that everyone knows.. " he paused trying to find the right words to express himself. He knew how delicate the topic he got into was " I just.... I just wish that they.. " they could be happy for me.. because I am.   Interviewer: " You just wish that they could accept your relationship.. " the interviewer tried to help him out. He nodded. Luhan: " This (his relationship) " he was even scared to use that word " won't change how I feel for them.. " Interviewer: " You'll still love them and be thankful to them, right? " He nodded and thanked the interviewer for saying what he couldn't. Luhan: " That person (Nicole) is nice and.... " he couldn't even name her.. Please don't attack her, please be happy for me. How many things he would've wanted to say but he knew how the fandom was and that anything he said could've probably been useless if not harm him, his relationship and Nicole more.   Caption: Luhan&Nicole fighting! <3     Minho: " I know what you're about to ask me noona " he chuckled and so did the interviewer. Interviewer: " Am I that predictable? " he chuckled again and nodded. Minho: " As long as she's happy.. I will be happy for