Kim Namjoon POV,
November 1st, 2019,
"Okay, see you again next time! Dalyora, Bangtan! Kamsahamnida", said Jin ending Run BTS! shoot
"Thank you everyone!", Said J-hope and Jimin, clapping their hands
"Kamsahamnidaaa. Good job everyone!", said Jungkook, V and Suga while bowing towards the staff
"Kamsahamnida. Thank you for your hard work", I said while bowing down and walking slowly towards a chair
"Namjoon~aah ...", Seijin said as he came over to me
"Ye hyung", I replied, we sat across from each other
"You guys have no more activities today. The members will return to the studio to continue recording. But Bang PD nim wants to meet you this afternoon to talk about your situation", Seijin while giving a glass of ice americano to me
"My situation?", I took a sip of my coffee, frowning
"Ye, about your relationship with that girl", Seijin replied nodding
"Oh..Ye hyung. So you have told Bang PD nim? ", I asked
"Ye and he wants to talk privately with you", he said smiling
"Arasso. Do you think he agrees?", I asked Seijin anxiously
"You will know it right away. When I told him, he didn't say anything. He just asked to meet and talk to you. Take it easy Namjoon, I think everything will be fine", said Seijin again, patting my shoulder and walking away
I gazed out of the window. When I returned from Riyadh, I told our manager about my relationship with Sora. At that time Seijin's face looked happy but also worried. He even had to reread my contract with Bighit.
The next day, he came up to me with a happy face and assured me that there really weren't any dating restrictions in the contract. Seijin said he would support me and discuss this with Bighit as well as Bang PD.
I don't know what to do right now, even though I'm sure what I did was right and didn't break the contract, I'm nervous wondering about how the company will respond to my current situation.
Anyway, I haven't told the other members either. Only Suga knows about it. I told him right after I confessed my feelings to Sora. And I'll let the others know when the company has responded.
"RM, let's go!", Called Jhope
"Ye, wait for me Hoba", I answered
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I typed a message for Sora as we were on our way to Bighit office.
"Jagiya~ I just finished shooting and was heading to the office. Are you busy today?", I sent a message to Sora
"Namjoon~aah ... looks like I have to re-record my part in 'Ego'", said Jhope
"Wae?", I replied, taking my eyes off my cell phone
"I just felt that something was missing", replied Hobi frowning
"But I think you did a good job. But of course we can record it again if you want to", I replied looking at him who sat beside me
Ye, I think it would be better if I re-recorded it",
replied Hobi
Arriving at the office, we had lunch together and continued our activities. Jhope re-recorded his song with Pdogg. Jimin and V are finishing their new song. Jin is also currently finishing his new song with Tokki. Meanwhile, Suga helped Jungkook finished his song. We are indeed busy working on our new album which will be released early next year.
"Namjoon~aah..Bang PD nim is waiting for you in meeting room no.3", Seijin approached me
"Ye hyung", I replied as he headed for the 4th floor
* tring
"Annyeong Oppa. I'm on my way to Incheon. I'll meet the real estate agent this afternoon and see the building I'm going to rent. Have you had lunch, Oppa? I miss you", replied Sora in her message
"Ye, I just ate. Are you alone in Incheon? I hope you find the right place. I miss you too. I have to go, I'll call you later", I replied
When our last met, Sora said that she planned to open a Minerva branch in Incheon. I'm really happy to hear that, Sora looks really excited.
I arrived at meeting room No. 3 and knocked on the door.
"Annyeong PD nim", I said as I bowed to him
"Annyeong Namjoon~aah ... long time no see", said Bang PD. "How are you?", He asked when I approached him
"Fine, I'm fine. How about you?", I asked smiling
"I'm good too", he replied, patting my shoulder
"Please sit down. How is the progress of your new album?", He asked
"Currently we have started recording several songs. I hope everything will be finished by the middle of this month", I replied, when I sat down in front of him
"Are there any obstacles so far?", He asked
"Ani. Everything is going well", I replied smiling
"Very good. I've heard 'shadow' and 'black swan'. Dang!! The songs are very good. I'm sure if you do it seriously, this album will be very successful beyond the previous album", said Bang PD excitedly
"Ye, PD nim. We will try our best ", I replied
"I believe in you, if you find any difficulties or need something, don't hesitate to meet me", he said, smiling kindly like a father talking to his son
"Ye, thank you very much for your attention", I replied smiling
Our relationship with Bang PD is special. He is like a father figure to BTS. He always supports us and gives freedom to do music.
"So Namjoon~aah, I heard that you were dating someone", he continued, still smiling warmly at me.
"Ye, you must have heard it from Seijin hyung", I said shyly while lowering my head
"How is your relationship so far?who is she? Do I know her?", He asked curiously
"Ani, I doubt you know her. She's not a public figure. Her name is Kim SoRa, she owns a book cafe in Seoul. She graduated in instrumental music from Seoul University, just like you. I'm sure if you meet her you'll like her. Our relationship is good, fine so far. She understands about my job with all the risks ", I replied with a smile on my face, remembering her
"I'm happy to hear it, Namjoon~aah. You look happy when you talk about it", said Bang PD looking at me
"Jinjja?, I asked, rubbing my neck in embarrassment
"Ye, it looks like you really like her. I'm happy for you. As you and the other members know, I do agree that things like this aren't included in our contract agreement. Because I realized, you are just human regardless of the fame you have. I'm sure you guys definitely want to have a normal life like a young man in their 20s", he continued
"I can't stop you to love someone. Sometimes it can be good things for yourself. I just want you to be honest and responsible in doing it. Did the other members already know about your relationship?", He asked again
"Suga hyung already knows, but I haven't told the other members. I just want to know how the company responds to my relationship first. And after that, I can tell the members about it", I replied.
"Arasso. Personally I am very happy to know this. And I also guarantee that the company will continue to support every decision you make. If you want to published it, of course we will support you. But I think, it would be better if you ask what the other members' think about it", He continued with a serious face
"Ye, arasso. I will definitely discuss it with the members, if I decide to publish it. Because this will definitely affect them too. But to be honest for now, I don't want the public to know about my relationship. I still don't know what our relationship will be like in the future. I don't want to rush in deciding something. I'm happy enough, if the company, family and my close friends know and support my relationship. And I think Sora doesn't mind this either ", I explained
"Ye. I think you are very wise in deciding this. To be sure, at this time we support whatever your decision is", said Bang PD smiling at me.
"Ye, kamsahamnida PD nim", I replied feeling relieved
"What's she like btw?", Asked Bang PD curiously
"She's amazing", I said shyly, then I showed him her picture on my cell phone
"Aigoooo Namjoon~aah! She's so beautiful, I can understand why you're crazy about her", said Bang PD chuckled
"Ye", I answered shyly while lowering my face and laughing
"I'm happy for both of you. And always be careful Namjoon~aah, you know what the consequences of an idol are. I just want you to take good care of yourself", said Bang PD again
"Ye PD nim, arasso", I replied nodding
We continued our conversation, from the final concert a few days ago to the music awards show that we will be holding at the end of the year. I really enjoyed the time discussing with Bang PD. He can give us ideas from different points of view.
After our conversation ended, I walked down the stairs leading to the 2nd floor to the room where we used to gather. I only met Jimin and V there.
"Where have you been, hyung?", Asked V when he saw me enter the room
"I just met Bang PD on the 4th floor", I replied while sitting on the sofa near the window
"Eh? Is there a problem?", Asked Jimin curiously looking at me
"Ani. I just discuss something with him", I replied, rubbing my face. "Where are the others?", I asked them both
"Suga hyung and Jin hyung have returned home. Me and V are also going home now. You're coming with us right?", Asked Jimin as he stood up from his chair and put on his jacket
"Where is Seijin hyung?", I asked, confused
"He is in Pdogg hyung's studio with Jhope hyung and Jungkook", replied V
"Arasso, let's go home now, kajja", I said as I walked out of the room
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"I'm very hungry, what are we going to eat tonight?", Asked V when the three of us were already in the car heading to our apartment
"Jin hyung said he would cook us Sundubu jigae (spicy tofu stew) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork)," replied Jimin
"Woaahh sounds delicious", I replied
When I got home, I hurried to clean myself. Jungkook, Jhope and Seijin hyung arrived home just when Jin hyung's cooking was cooked . We rushed to gather in the dining room and eat together.
"Is your song finished?", Asked Suga to Jimin and V
"Ye, we only need to add the bridge", replied V
"What about you, hyung?" Asked Jimin to Jin "We're still working on the melody, I hope it will finish this week", answered Jin while chewing his food
"I hope we finish the recording process this month. Because your schedule is very busy next month. And early this year we will start promoting in America", Seijin hyung told us.
"How long will we be in America, hyung?", Asked Jungkook
"I still don't know, because PD Nim said maybe you can shoot a video clip there when your new album is finished", continued Seijin.
"Arasso", answered JK followed by a nod from V and Jhope
"Yorobun, I want to tell you something after dinner, can we gather in the living room after this?", I asked courageously
"Uh?about what, hyung?, Asked Jimin, frowning
"You will know it later", I replied nervously
"I'm so curious," said Jhope enthusiastically
Suga looked at me and raised his eyebrows, I just looked at him and gave a soft nod.
"Woah Namjoon~aah ...jinjja daebak! This is an amazing announcement", he said while laughing showing his gummy smile
"Huh? Do you already know it?", Asked Jin, confused at Suga
"We'll hear about it later", said Suga, still chuckling
After eating, V and I were in charge of washing dishes as usual. Jimin and Jk clean the dining table and take out the trash. Meanwhile, Jin, Suga and Jhope gathered in the middle of the room while watching television shows. After that, the seven of us - without Seijin - gathered in the living room.
"Yorobuuun, silent please, our leader will announce something", said Jhope when I sat on the living room sofa
"Is there a problem Namjoon~aah? You look nervous", said Jin looking at me
"Ani, gwaenchana", I answered shaking my head
"Calm down, calm down, RM will announce happy news ", said Suga smiling at me
"What's that?", Asked V excitedly
"Yorobun, I want to tell you that currently I am dating someone", I said quickly
"Huh?", Said JK wide-eyed
"Jinjja ??", asked Jin in surprise
"Huh??", said JK with wide eye and mouth gaping
"Woahh hyuuung daebak!", Said V
"Jinjja, hyung !? Jinjja ??", said Jimin surprised
"Huh? Huh??", said Jk with funny face
"Woah Namjoon~aah, jinjja ?? I can't believe this, Jinjja?" Said Jhope with a funny surprise.
"Ye, did you hear what RM said ?!" Said Suga, laughing at the response of the members
"Ne, jinjja. I'm dating a woman. We've been dating since last month", I said, smiling shyly
"Woaahhh, Namjoon~aah, wooaahh, daebak huh!", Said Jin patting my back
Without warning, all members except Suga joined in hitting my back while laughing
"Daebak Namjoon~aah hahaha", said Jhope bursting into laughter
"Ouch .. ouch", I said feeling in pain
"Come on, tell me about that girl, hyung!", Said JK
"Ok, ok, but please stop, aaahh this hurts so much", I said, screaming resignedly
"Come on, let's listen", said Suga laughing
"Well, I'm not sure if you guys still remember her or not. She isn't a public figure. She is an ARMY", I said looking at them
"Uh jinjja? We knew her? Who?", Said Jhope confused
"She was coming at one of BTS fansign earlier this year. At that time she played the piano, covered the microcosmos. Her name is Kim Sora", I continued with a shy smile
"Woah piano noona?! Jinjja?", Suddenly JK shouted at me
"What??! I remember her of course! She played the piano beautifully at that time. I can't possibly forget it!," Jimin continued with a wide smile on his face
"Namjoon~aah .. I can't believe this, how can you date her? Woah, jinjja??", said Jhope laughing as he clapped his hands excitedly
"Yaaaa!! (hey!!) I never thought that you will get closer to her. No wonder you took me to her book cafe. I didn't expect it Namjoon~aah!", Said Jin laughing while pointing at me
"Have you ever gone to see her, hyung?", Asked V couldn't hide his smile
"Ye. He said he wanted to find a book. Then we went to visit her book cafe on our free time. Well, it turns out that you have other intentions. Tokki hyung also told me that you were on vacation together in Copenhagen, right?", shake his head while laughing at me
"Ani hyung, at that time I really wanted to read a book. But then we met again and talked. She is really fun to talk to, so we exchanged phone numbers and it just happened. We met often and spent time together visiting art galleries and so on. Then when I was on vacation to Europe, Sora was also visiting Copenhagen. So we decided to spent our vacation together, with Tokki hyung and Dong hyuk too, off course ", I explained to them with a smile
"Did Suga hyung already know about this?", Asked JK to ask Suga
"Ye. Namjoon once came to me and asked my opinion about this. I just said that he should do what makes him happy, and Kim Sora makes him happy. Didn't you guys notice Namjoon's change lately? He looks happy, he likes to goofing around and laugh a lot lately ", said Suga looking at me with a smile
"Ye. I realized it too. Namjoon hyung spends more time staring at his cellphone screen while smiling at it. And become more excited even though we have to practice all day, "said Jimin excitedly
"Did Seijin hyung and the company already know this?", Asked Jin looking at me seriously
"Ye. I told Seijin hyung when we came back from Riyadh. And this afternoon I just met Bang PD to discuss this", I said nodding
"Then how's the response?", Asked Jhope
"Bang PD said that he and the company supported whatever decision I made. But he expected me to be honest and responsible with my decision. And I decided not to publish our relationship yet, because I still don't know what it will be like in the future. I've been thinking about it with all the consequences. So I hope you will support me and support Sora also", I said to them
"Ye, I'm sure you have considered the good and the bad things before deciding this. Take it easy Namjoon~aah we will definitely support you", said Jin patted my shoulder
"Ye hyung, fighting!", Said JK, followed by nodding of the heads of all the members
"So when are you going to introduce us to her?", Asked Jhope
"I still don't know yet, I'm still looking for the right time", I continued while turning on my cellphone screen
"Woah, look! He set his wallpaper screen with their photos!", Said Jin
"I want to see it too!", Said V excitedly
"Ah jinjja?", I showed my cell phone screen to them hesitantly
We took this photo during our last day in Copenhagen.
"Waaah..I forgot that she was that beautiful!", Said V with sparkling eyes
"You are very lucky to date such a beautiful woman, Namjoon~aah", said Suga
"Woooh she's so beautiful!", Said Jhope grabbed the cellphone from my hand
"Hajimaa (don't do it) ! that's enough. Find another woman for you to admire, she is mine", I said trying to take my cell phone back from their hands
"Uuuuuuuhhh ...", they said in unison to teasing me
"Hahaha I didn't think Namjoon was so protective," said Suga, laughing at my face
"Calm down hyung I'm not going to take her from you", said Jimin teasing me too
"Ah never mind ... let's return it quickly", I said with my face in shame
"Hahaha he's embarrassed..Hyuuung you're so cute", said V laughing with JK
We spent that night laughing and chatting. They keep asking me about Sora. I have to surrender that they will definitely tease me for the next whole week about this. But I feel relieved that my friends and the company support my relationship with Sora.