Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 606 yeah i fxxking Tomboy (6k)

The elevator descended smoothly, the cramped space filled with a post-drinking weariness and a barely perceptible undercurrent.

The Twice members leaned against the smooth walls of the booth, their eyes vacant, silence replacing the previous clamor.

"I'm so sleepy, let's go back and rest."

"I should have just stayed at Quan Xuanhe's house for one night. His house is so big."

Lim Nayeon let out a long yawn and mumbled something sleepily.

Mina gently rested her head on Jihyo's shoulder, while Momo Hirai was so sleepy she almost fell asleep standing up.

The night wind in Seoul in March was chilly, but once inside the car, the warming effect of the enclosed space made the fatigue seep even deeper into my bones.

The car drove in silence toward the familiar dormitory.

They opened the door, changed their shoes, and did so in one swift motion. They said their goodbyes in hushed tones and walked tacitly to their respective rooms, as if even a second of conversation would be a burden.

Tzuyu walked at the back, her face flushed from the long flight and the slight tipsiness of the alcohol, but her eyes were exceptionally clear, like the shimmering surface of a lake under the moonlight.

That passionate kiss tonight, along with Kwon Hyun-hyuk's low, husky words, was like a pebble thrown into a lake, creating ripples that lingered for a long time.

Her initiative did indeed pay off.

After closing her bedroom door and shutting out the last sound from the outside world, Chou Tzu-yu let out a long sigh of relief.

She took out her phone, her fingertips trembling with a barely perceptible mix of excitement and shyness, and quickly dialed the number she knew by heart. The light from the screen illuminated the curve of her lips, and her eyes sparkled, brimming with anticipation and sweetness.

She took a deep breath and pressed the dial button.

Meanwhile, inside another tightly closed door.

Sana Minatozaki returned to her own little world, and the "click" of locking the door behind her seemed to be the switch that triggered her emotional outburst.

The smile she had maintained all the way crumbled instantly, leaving only a flush of embarrassment on her sweet and pretty face.

Without the slightest hesitation, Minatozaki Sana practically pounced on the bed, grabbed her phone, her fingertips turning slightly white from the force, and with a burst of venting power, she slammed open the call log, found Kwon Hyun-hyuk's name, and tapped it.

"Beep beep...beep..."

The call was answered with a waiting tone.

Sana Minatozaki's chest heaved violently as her mind raced, trying to come up with a sharp wit that could pierce that bastard's thick skin.

That idiot!

The call was answered almost immediately after the second ring.

"Hello?" Quan Xuanhe's relaxed voice came through, and to Minatozaki Sana, this leisurely attitude was like adding fuel to the fire.

"Quan! Xuan! He!" Sana Minato's voice seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, each word burning with rage. "Ugh! You! Are you really a madman?! No, even a madman wouldn't be as insane as you!"

Quan Xuanhe on the other end of the phone seemed to chuckle, with a tone that was both expected and even somewhat pleasant.

"Oh? Sana-chan? Why are you so angry? Didn't you come back safely?" He asked knowingly.

"Stop pretending to be stupid!" Sana Minatozaki's voice suddenly rose, and she spoke as fast as a machine gun.

Osaka machine gun.

"You came back safe? You have the nerve to mention safe?! Do you know how many times your actions nearly caused my heart to stop tonight?!"

That's something that could go on and on.

"How dare you! You actually dared to hide me in your bed! And listen to her kissing you... so passionately?!"

The last few words were uttered by Sana Minatozaki with a heavy, awkwardness, a mixture of indescribable shame and humiliation.

"I must be crazy to go in and even glance at you! I must be out of my mind to believe you have even a shred of humanity left!"

"Ugh... do you know that feeling? I was so suffocated I almost died, and I had to sit still and listen to Tzuyu and you... and all those cheesy things you said!"

This is truly Osaka machine gun; they just keep going on and on.

"'I want to kiss you, I want... I want...' Ahhh! Mijoo???"

She launched into a barrage of accusations, growing angrier with each word. She sat upright on the edge of the bed, punching the pillow hard as she continued her accusations.

Sana Minatozaki wouldn't blame her good maknae Tzuyu; she would simply shift the blame to Kwon Heonhyuk and put all the blame on him.

"It won't happen next time."

"Next time?! You dare say next time?! Do you think I'll give you another chance??"

"Dream! Qinjia is supposed to be a good girl! (It's really unreasonable!) Baga!!"

After exhaling all at once, Sana Minatozaki had to stop and catch her breath. Her cheeks were so hot they could fry an egg on them, and the stuffiness in her chest dissipated.

There's nothing wrong with the two of them being affectionate, but the key issue is that the situation was so critical today; she almost died.

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone.

A few seconds later, Quan Xuanhe's voice rang out slowly, carrying an almost rogue-like laziness and an obvious smile: "Finished venting?"

"Alright, alright, I know I was wrong. But back then... your body wasn't..." He paused deliberately, leaving her to imagine.

Sana Minatozaki's breath hitched. Her most intimate reaction had been exposed, and she froze instantly, her shame and indignation reaching their peak.

"Hey, shut up, don't say anymore."

She interrupted Kwon Hyun-hyuk's speech in a rather irritable manner.

"I will make amends properly next time we meet."

"Tch, how can you expect me to trust you?"

Sana Minato's trust in him has plummeted to rock bottom.

"I'll make you feel my passion to the fullest."

"Oh dear, what do you mean by 'fiercely'? Don't say such joking things, or I won't believe you anymore."

She was feeling quite happy after visiting the set, but Kwon Heonhyuk's tightrope walking today made her fury level go up to the maximum.

He says one thing but does another; his actions speak louder than words.

After the thrill of walking the tightrope subsided, the subtle physical sensations reminded her that when Sana Minatozaki recalled her body's reaction during that tense moment, she unconsciously squeezed her legs together.

The stimulation is there, but what about the warm-up?

No more!

At the same moment, what Chou Tzu-yu heard was a cold, emotionless electronic notification sound.

The notification sound pounded on her eardrums like a small hammer, and it also pounded on the joy in her heart.

The feeling of unfulfilled expectations, like a cool tide, seeps into my heart in wisps and strands.

What is he doing? Is he asleep? Or is his phone not with him?
Chou Tzu-yu slowly lowered her raised arm, gazing at the blurry night view of Seoul outside the window, leaving only a quiet sense of loss and a faint sense of doubt.

The image of Quan Xuanhe leaning against the door frame, a wistful smile on his face, flashed through her mind as he bid farewell.

Maybe I was just too tired, and my phone just happened to be out of reach, or maybe it was on silent so I didn't hear it?
After all, he had drunk quite a bit, and his eyes were slightly hazy with intoxication.

Her fingers unconsciously rubbed the cool phone case. Zhou Ziyu pursed her lips, quickly calming down her slight disappointment.

Yes, he was so tired, he probably didn't hear it because his phone was on silent. Various reasonable guesses flashed through my mind.

The faint sounds of other family members moving around and washing up in the living room reminded her that it was indeed very late.

Chou Tzu-yu looked down at her phone screen and ultimately decided not to call again.

Never mind, he just wants to rest.

The warmth of that kiss and his deep, earnest response were enough to help her fall asleep peacefully.

With a sense of relief and lingering sweetness in her heart, Chou Tzu-yu turned off her phone screen.

She turned and walked towards the wardrobe to get a change of clothes, placing her phone on the bedside table.

The slight disappointment between his brows vanished without a trace, leaving only the reminiscence of tonight's memories and the anticipation of tomorrow's possibilities.

The city lights outside the window were still twinkling, and a faint, reassuring smile returned to Chou Tzu-yu's lips.

early morning.

Seoul was still shrouded in a thin mist in the early morning when Kwon Heonhyuk was awakened by his vibrating phone on the bedside table.

When Kwon Hyun-hyuk was woken up, the phone call from Sana Minatozaki last night, filled with shame, anger, and accusation, still seemed to be ringing in his ears, not to mention the disappointing call from Tzuyu that went unanswered.

A notification popped up on the screen from Zhao Meiyan – he immediately remembered that today was (G)I-DLE's first music show performance with "I NEVER DIE," and he had promised to go to the TV station to film a challenge for them.

He rubbed his throbbing temples, got up, and took a cold shower to try and shake off his fatigue.

The van drove smoothly toward MNet.

The assistant quickly reported from the passenger seat: "Gidle's rehearsal is at 11 o'clock. Miyeon-xi left a message saying they are waiting for you in waiting room number 3."

Quan Xuanhe nodded, his gaze sweeping over the street scenes rushing past the car window, but his thoughts drifted to Zhao Meiyan.

Having agreed to help them film the comeback Challenge a few days ago, he unlocked his phone and quickly sent a text message to Zhao Meiyan: "Did the rehearsal go well? See you later."

Stepping into the Mnet back office, a familiar yet bustling atmosphere immediately greets you.

The corridor was filled with staff who had just finished their night shifts, perfectly made-up idols, and nervous managers.

Two years ago, Kwon Heonhyuk was also here, as an MC. Time flies, and it's all gone in the blink of an eye.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was wearing a mask and hat, so no one recognized him unless they said he had a name tag on him to indicate his arrival.

He pulled his hat brim low and strode towards waiting room number 3. The moment he pushed open the door, a rush of air mixed with cosmetics, perfume, and warmth poured out.

The waiting room was lively but not chaotic; five girls were gathered around a makeup mirror, doing...
Final makeup application.

The first person to see him was Song Yuqi, who was facing the door. She was adjusting the microphone on her stage outfit when she suddenly stopped, her eyes widened instantly, and then a knowing smile appeared on her lips, as if to say, "I knew it."

She nudged Minnie beside her with her elbow, her eyes pointing precisely to the doorway.

Next was Zhao Meiyan, who had her back to the door. In the reflection of the mirror, she saw Quan Xuanhe's tall figure, his hand, which was smoothing the stray hairs by his ear, frozen in mid-air.

After a brief moment of surprise, a look of delight welled up in her eyes and she broke into a bright, cheerful smile.

She turned around quickly, her voice light and bright: "Seonhyuk, you're here!" Kwon Soeonhyuk took off his hat, returned a calm smile, his gaze sweeping over each member before finally settling on Jo Miyeon: "Of course I came, I promised to support your first comeback stage."

"I NEVER DIE...a name full of power."

He was carrying several large bags; you can't come empty-handed.

"This is a gift for you, to celebrate your return."

"I've heard the song. The melody is very addictive, and I can't help but listen to it over and over again."

Gidle's return after more than a year has achieved their best results ever, which is beyond imagination.

With a hiatus of over a year, members leaving the group, and plagiarism controversies, there are more people who are pessimistic than optimistic about the group.

However, the lead single "Tomboy" debuted at number eight on Melon, number thirteen on Genie, number one on Bugs, and finally settled at number seventeen on the daily chart, with 20,000 likes and 150,000 listens.

Compared to Sparks' previous comeback, the first day's music chart performance was naturally not particularly impressive, as Sparks had already topped Melon's chart on their first day of comeback.

But after experiencing so much in the past year, the results are already quite impressive.

The album sold 88,000 copies on its first day, with 70,000 sold through Chinese channels alone.

The first-day sales were higher than last time, but this time it was achieved through the hard work of fans, especially the Chinese fans.

Fortunately, the feedback on the audio source was good based on the first day.

Zhao Meiyan accepted the gift with delight, and the others were also quite surprised and delighted that Quan Xuanhe had brought a gift.

Song Yuqi immediately clapped her hands and suggested, "How about we film the challenge now? The hallway lighting is better than here! And there aren't many people outside right now."

They took the photos without hesitation.

"Five people together? Won't that be a bit crowded?"

Tian Xiaojuan glanced at the members and immediately had an idea. "Why don't Minnie and Miyeon go together? That would make three people, and the formation would be easier to shoot."

"no problem."

Minnie readily agreed, stood up abruptly, and smiled broadly.

Minnie's makeup and styling for this comeback are great. Fans have praised her look as "human Tomie," and the feedback has been very positive. It's estimated that this comeback will generate a lot more buzz.

Xuanhe left the gifts in the waiting room and followed Minnie and Zhao Meiyan to the public corridor outside the waiting room.

The corridor was lined with TV station promotional posters, and the rhythmic beats of other artists practicing dance could be heard in the distance.

Challenges are becoming increasingly popular; you can't avoid them. Groups making comebacks are communicating with each other, and those who are familiar with each other are taking photos together.

Tian Xiaojuan quickly adjusted her phone camera, taking the lead in filming, and selected a brightly lit spot in the middle of the corridor as the background.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took the initiative to stand between Minnie and Jo Mi-yeon, and the three of them adjusted their positions according to Jeon So-yeon's instructions—Minnie stood on the left, Jo Mi-yeon on the right, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk slightly behind, forming a triangular composition.

Staff members played the chorus of "Tomboy" on a portable speaker, while Song Yuqi directed the dance moves from the sidelines.

"Xuanhe stood at the back, and when the chorus ended, Miyeon moved close to his shoulder during the ending pose of the second chorus!"

She enjoys joining in the fun, and seeing that nothing major has happened between the two of them recently, she doesn't have any extra reservations when they talk.

"Okay, okay, teach me how to jump first!"

Quan Xuanhe nodded and said with a smile.

Staff and idols passing by didn't seem surprised to see a few people filming a challenge in the hallway.

This is how it is backstage at all music shows now.

However, Kwon Heonhyuk's arrival still attracted the attention of passersby.

The corridor was originally just a busy and noisy section of the backstage area for music shows. Staff from various groups hurried by, and idol groups that had just finished rehearsals were being escorted by their managers towards the waiting area.

Two stylists pushing a clothes cart noticed Kwon Heon-hyuk's presence.

They exchanged a surprised and knowing look, their steps slowing involuntarily, their eyes fixed on Quan Xuanhe.

One of them whispered to his companion, "Dafa... what's that guy doing here? With the boys? Are they filming Challenge?" His tone was quite surprised, and he looked the other person up and down.

Further away, a rookie girl group that had just finished rehearsing and was heading back to their dressing room also noticed the commotion.

The girl in the lead had sharp eyes and instantly recognized Kwon So-hyuk. She grabbed the arm of the member next to her and excitedly whispered, "Unnie, look! It's Kwon So-hyuk, with Gidle!"

The entire group almost stopped. Several girls huddled together, standing on tiptoe to look in the direction of Kwon Hyun-hyuk, whispering in amazement and discussion, their faces filled with awe and curiosity at seeing a top celebrity.

This is an unknown group.

The feeling of being watched is like the natural reaction of ripples spreading after a boulder is thrown into a calm lake.

Many people have never seen Kwon Hyun-hyuk. During the pandemic, Kwon Hyun-hyuk had a huge online presence, but he rarely had the opportunity to appear offline. In fact, after ending his role as a music show MC, he became completely detached from the music industry.

The center of attention—Kwon Heonhyuk himself—didn't seem to care much. As a star among stars and an artist among artists, he was used to it.

The distinctive intro to "Tomboy" ("Yeah~ I'm Fxxkin' Tomboy!") is played through a portable speaker.

The dance was relatively simple and not too difficult. Kwon Heonhyuk learned it a few times and then started filming.

During the chorus, the three of them swayed their hips and swung their arms in unison. When Zhao Meiyan turned around, the ends of her hair brushed past Quan Xuanhe's face, making him involuntarily close his eyes.

The final version of the video ends with Kwon Hyun-hyuk in the center, surrounded by Minnie and Cho Mi-yeon, all smiles.

Zhao Meiyan can summon Quan Xuanhe with just one phone call; who else would bother getting involved in the affairs between idols?

"OK, thank you for your hard work!"

Tian Xiaojuan showed her phone to the three people, who all thought the effect was very good and nodded in agreement.

"Then let's do this."

"Do you have anything else to do later? Why don't you sit down and chat with us for a while longer?"

After watching the video, Zhao Meiyan certainly didn't want him to leave so easily.

Upon hearing Zhao Meiyan's invitation, Quan Xuanhe responded almost without hesitation, a natural smile appearing on his lips: "Okay."

Minnie watched from the side, a mischievous smile immediately spreading across her face. She blinked rapidly.
Minnie shrugged dramatically, then turned to Quan Xuanhe and said in a light tone, "You guys chat first, I'll go see what Yuqi and the others are doing."

After saying that, he grinned and ran back towards the waiting room, leaving behind a meaningful silhouette.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk chuckled and shook his head, walking back side by side with Cho Mi-yeon.

After a brief photo shoot, the atmosphere in the corridor seemed to return to its previous busy and noisy state, but the staff passing by seemed to focus their attention on them even more intently.

Zhao Meiyan unconsciously slowed her pace slightly, as if she wanted to stretch out the journey.

"Aren't you still the MC? Are you going to the rehearsal later?"

“Ani, there’s no rush.”

Zhao Meiyan shook her head.

"My manager doesn't agree to me going solo."

The idea was a bit too bold, and I couldn't get my manager's approval. After all, it was Zhao Meiyan's solo stage, and it would be too daring to pair her with a screen couple.

"It's ok."

"If that doesn't work, talk to the show's producer."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk, however, came up with a new idea: "Is the original PD Shin Dong-ho still working?"

"The vest is still there, otherwise I would have left too."

Music show MCs are usually replaced about once a year. Zhao Meiyan signed a contract renewal last October, successfully extending her tenure to October 2022, making her the longest-serving MC in the history of MCD.

"Actually, we can talk to the PD, and then have the PD talk to your company. Maybe that will work."

Quan Xuanhe had a great idea, and Zhao Meiyan's eyes lit up when she heard it, as if she had just realized something. "That's right, how come I didn't think of that?"

"I'll go over and talk to the PD in a bit, and then I should contact your company."

"Ok!"

Zhao Meiyan looked at Quan Xuanhe with sparkling eyes.

As expected, he was the one with the best ideas and solutions. The problem that had been bothering me for days suddenly became a solution for me.

The two chatted casually for a few more minutes about the new album and fun stories from their comeback before heading back to the waiting room.

"Let's take more photos and ride on Xuanhe's current popularity."

When he returned, Song Yuqi spoke quite frankly, but it wasn't annoying. On the contrary, her candor and openness made her seem more open-minded.

Quan Xuanhe smiled and nodded, "I feel ashamed of what you said."

The atmosphere relaxed, and Zhao Meiyan and Quan Xuanhe mainly chatted. Everyone else knew that the two were a couple, so they didn't interrupt.

The agent doesn't really care.

Unlike a couple of years ago, when Gidle had just debuted and dating was naturally something to be controlled, now that things are different, there's no need for restrictions anymore, as long as they're not too daring.

Tian Xiaojuan and Song Yuqi would occasionally chime in, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the waiting room.

Of course, apart from Ye Shuhua, she was completely out of place at the moment, not saying a word to Quan Xuanhe, and even pretending that he didn't exist when talking to other people.

Kwon Heonhyuk said he didn't care or pay attention to this kind of childish behavior.

Just then, the door to the waiting room was knocked on and pushed open. A staff member peeked in and announced, "You can start filming now. The set is set up. Let's begin."

“Yes, sir!” Tian Xiaojuan responded immediately and stood up.

Zhao Meiyan's smile faded slightly, knowing that her conversation with Quan Xuanhe had to end there.

She turned to look at Quan Xuanhe, her eyes filled with a mixture of reluctance and anticipation: "Then...we need to get ready. Thank you for coming all this way today."

"It's alright." Quan Xuanhe also stood up, gave her a reassuring look, then leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice.

"Look how hard you're working."

Although these words weren't particularly clever, they were enough for her. Zhao Meiyan's smile returned to its bright and reassuring state, radiant and captivating.

"Alaso, bye-bye." After saying that, he stood up and, together with the members, tidied up the costumes and props one last time, preparing for the pre-recording.

(End of this chapter)