Best Kept Secret

Collaboration

Nayeon pulled Jihyo for a conversation when she and Dahyun got back from Knowing Brothers guesting.

"What a bad idea. Am I not enough casualty? And what will people say after it's denied just months ago?!", the leader expressed apprehension.

Under her breath, she added "We're really looking like clowns now."

"I KNOW! Ugh, the worst idea in case of worst scenario!!" The unnie lamented, "We haven't even recovered from what's given to you yet. When will the higher ups come up with a better plan?"

So far, there have only been similar methods. Thus, similar results.

And with the stalker desperately tracking the girls especially Nayeon, JYPE are bound to make desperate measures to fulfill its promise in keeping artists safe. Whatever it takes.

"Yes, I'm okay now... Thank you. About that, we- still have to discuss among ourselves. Please give us the reigns", Jihyo just got off the phone call with the manager.

While Sana soothes Jihyo's foot, the discussion between the unnie and the leader back then is opened to the rest of the girls.

"...The higher ups are asking us to brace ourselves once again. IF worse comes to worst, they're suggesting to uproot and confirm Momo's dating news this time."

"Eh?" Momo is confused. But somehow thankful as she mutters, "At least it's not Nayeon-ie who's gonna be paired up."

Which Dahyun hears and responds to, "Not Nayeon-ie. Perhaps, it's gonna be dangerous for whoever the guy will be?"

The leader nods and continues "Based on initial investigation, the stalker is getting help from thousands who have given him attention. So, the attention needs to be shifted away in order to disempower him. All these while authorities track whoever is cooperating with him spilling our info."

"Sucks it's always due to a threat", Mina is so done.

"O~ Anyway, my name had already been written before. It's better than getting another member involved. And as long as I can do something for Nayeon-ie then..." Momo says nonchalantly.

"How can you say that? It's NOT gonna happen. I DON'T WANT IT TO HAPPEN." Nayeon is stern. She is usually Twice's savior. Being saved this time and by such method, the situation doesn't sit well with her.

"Maj-ja. If it does happen, it would really mean we've arrived to the worst point. I don't like the idea. Another dating setup will affect us HERE again you know", Jeongyeon pointing to her temple as she sides with the unnie's standpoint.

"Huh, how to think this positively... Given more time than before, hopefully we'll be able to handle it better than what we've gone through with Jihyo unnie", Chaeyoung shares.

Tzuyu raises hand, "I don't want it too. But at least, compared to the previous issue, we have good communication with Heechul sunbae. A sudden raw expression of struggle is less likely since, we can talk to him if he's still okay."

Communication. It is key in any kind of relationship whether it be romantic or plain business. Jihyo and Momo have gone to SM Entertainment. Other than rehearsing for their dream collaboration with Taemin, the two would want to personally discuss with Heechul.

"I feel bad towards this favor. There's a reason why I have never revealed anyone in public. It WILL be difficult. Especially, Momo is one of my favorites. If we're to be real, decisions all up to me, the more I'd want to hide and protect!"

Heechul tensely tells the two mains of Twice. Afterall, it is gonna be his first publicly announced dating. He certainly senses the impending doom upon them.