Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 717: Moved... Breaking News!
The chill of the early morning clung to the windowpanes in the dormitory corridor, blurring the gray sky outside.

Sana Minatozaki had just woken up from her nap, and got out of bed still sleepy. She had just stepped onto the floor where Tzuyu lived in her fluffy slippers when she stopped in her tracks.

As soon as I opened the door and went inside, near the door of Zhou Ziyu's room, there were several boxes of different sizes piled up.

Several suitcases lay open on the ground.

Chou Tzu-yu was facing away from the door, slightly bent over, and forcefully stacking a fully stuffed eco-friendly bag onto another hard-shell suitcase.

She wore a loose-fitting off-white turtleneck sweater today, which made her profile look serene, with only a few fine beads of sweat on her forehead from exertion.

Sana Minatozaki glanced at Tzuyu's busy figure. She blinked, then quickly walked over, her slippers making a clear pattering sound on the floor.

Are they moving away?

"Ziyu?"

Upon hearing the sound, Chou Tzu-yu straightened up and turned around.

Upon seeing that it was Sana Minatozaki, she smiled, a smile that conveyed a sense of relaxed busyness.

"Sana unnie."

"Why are you packing so much stuff so early in the morning?"

Sana Minatozaki's gaze swept back and forth between the suitcase and the other boxes.

"You're moving out? I haven't heard you say that."

She took two steps closer, the hem of her pajamas swaying with her movements, her gaze fixed firmly on Tzuyu's face.

Chou Tzu-yu shook her head, raised her hand to tuck a strand of her black hair behind her ear, and spoke in a soft and calm voice.

"Inside, moving."

"move place?"

Although Sana Minatozaki already had a guess in her mind, when she heard it, her heart still felt like it was being gently squeezed.

move place…

But the key question is, where should we move to?
That's why she was a little wary.

"Where are you moving to? You were living comfortably in your dorm, why all of a sudden..."

Her gaze instinctively swept over the nearest hard-shell suitcase, which had a prominent address label on it.

To make things easier for the moving company, Chou Tzu-yu printed out the stickers in advance.

Her voice stopped abruptly.

The destination is clearly printed on the label.
Raemian One Bailey, Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
These words, like a faint electric current, instantly pierced through Sana Minatozaki's sleepiness and the morning chill.

This address looks so familiar!

She was so familiar with it that she could almost immediately picture the outline of the luxury apartment building in her mind, as well as the places she had visited several times before.

Kwon Seonhyuk's house is there.

Tzuyu is moving to the same neighborhood as Kwon Heonhyuk?!
The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds. Chou Tzu-yu didn't seem to notice Minatozaki Sana's sudden stiffness and the silent ripples in her eyes. She was squatting down, struggling with the unruly suitcase zipper again.

With a slender, fair finger exerting force, the zipper teeth closed a few millimeters more.

"Yes, I had my manager unnie inquire about Seocho-dong beforehand."

Chou Tzu-yu's voice remained steady, even slightly lighthearted, as if she were discussing something utterly ordinary.

"I found a suitable house and I think it will be more convenient to move out."

She didn't look at Sana Minatozaki, focusing intently on adjusting the inside of her luggage, trying to make the last bit of space for the zipper.

convenient?

What's convenient?
Sana Minatozaki's breath hitched for a moment.

If Tzuyu were to move there...

Wouldn't that mean...?

What should she do?
She looked at Chou Tzu-yu's serene profile, and at the faint glimmer in her eyes.

"Huh? Over at Ruicao Cave?"

Sana Minatozaki's acting was quite good, making her voice sound like she was simply surprised, even with a hint of teasing and sarcasm.

She took a step closer and pointed to the tag on the suitcase.

"Isn't this... isn't this the neighborhood where Xuanhe lives?"

She tilted her head, blinked her still bright and lively eyes, and pretended to show pure curiosity and a little bit of teasing.

"Damn, how did Tzuyu manage to find that house?"

Chou Tzu-yu finally managed to close the suitcase zipper, straightened up, and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.

Hearing Sana's question, she showed no embarrassment at being exposed. Instead, she nodded calmly, a faint smile even appearing on her lips.

"Unnie, Ernie."

Her voice remained soft and gentle, carrying a sense of calm certainty.

"It's the neighborhood where Hyunhyuk oppa lives."

She paused, her gaze seemingly passing through Sana Minatozaki, looking towards a direction that was both distant and close at hand. Her voice softened, yet became clearer.

"When I was looking for a place, I did consider it, thinking that being close to him would be a good option..."

That would be better.

She didn't finish her sentence, but the unspoken meaning was already quite clear.

Sana Minatosaki didn't know what to say, but she still gave a response on the surface.

"Oh mo."

She covered her mouth, letting out a small gasp, her voice rising a notch.

"Our Tzuyu, her thoughts... tsk tsk tsk..."

She extended her finger and lightly tapped Chou Tzu-yu's shoulder, her eyes filled with a mischievous and knowing smile.

"but,"

She changed the subject, her tone becoming relaxed and casual, with a hint of kind reminder.

"But in that case, shouldn't we be more careful? Should we be extra cautious when entering and exiting?"

At this moment, Sana Minatozaki smiled and said some random things to remind her.

We also hope that she might change her mind at the last minute and back down.

"We mustn't let those D-Company or anything like that take pictures of us, like... going into Xuanhe's house at night or something, that would be hard to explain."

"Our Tzuyu is so beautiful, be careful she doesn't get written about by those bad reporters."

After she finished speaking, she had a playful smile on her face, as if she really was just making a harmless joke.

Chou Tzu-yu chuckled softly, shook her head slightly, her face showing a hint of helplessness, but her eyes were clear and open.

"You're overthinking it, Unnie," she said gently.

"I will be careful, and I won't just wander into his house."

These words made Sana Minatozaki's heart tighten again.

"Okay, I know our Tzuyu is the most composed." Minatozaki Sana quickly changed the subject, knowing that talking about this further wouldn't change her mind, since she had already packed her luggage and looked ready to go.

She rolled up her sleeves, revealing her slender wrists. "Let me help you pack. There's so much stuff, how can one person manage alone!"

For the rest of the time, the only sounds in the small room were the rustling of clothes, the soft clatter of books being put away, and the occasional brief conversation between the two girls.

"Let's put this coat on top? It won't wrinkle easily."

"Yes, thank you, unnie."

Chou Tzu-yu looked up and saw Minatozaki Sana holding a clothes hanger in both hands, her whole body a silhouette in the sunlight.

She looked at Sana Minatozaki, who had an inquiring expression, but her gaze inadvertently lingered on Sana's face.

Then, in the next second, she gathered her strength and watched as her coat was put away.

"Is this storage box for toiletries?"

"it is good."

Sana Minato helped Tzuyu stuff a stack of neatly folded sweaters deep into her suitcase, her fingertips tracing the delicate texture of the sweaters, but her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

She couldn't help but wonder if, after Tzuyu moved in, Kwon Seonhyuk's house would no longer be able to be opened as he pleased.
Do you have to worry all the time about what to do if Tzuyu knocks on the door?
Except this.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk still has Mi-yeon by his side. If Mi-yeon finds out, I don't even want to think about what might happen.

Wow…

Tzuyu is truly someone who rarely makes a move, but when she does, it's enough to make people's hearts pound.

After thinking about all this, Sana Minatozaki couldn't come up with a good idea for a while.

"All done!" Sana Minato clapped her hands, looking at the neatly stacked boxes and closed suitcases on the ground, her voice deliberately light.

"That's really efficient! What time will the moving company's truck arrive?"

"Almost there, my manager oppa said it'll be about twenty minutes."

Chou Tzu-yu glanced at her phone, her eyes filled with anticipation for her new home.

"That's good."

Sana Minatozaki stood up, stretched, as if she had unloaded a heavy burden, or as if she was just trying to shake off some kind of heavy emotion.

"Once you've moved in and settled in, you have to invite me to your new house so I can see how amazing Tzuyu's new home is."

"Well, definitely."

Chou Tzu-yu smiled and agreed.

Outside the window, the winter sun shone through, casting dappled shadows on the floor piled with luggage.

The light fell on Sana Minatozaki's smiling face, which was filled with a complex mix of emotions, and also on Tzuyu's calm and expectant profile.

Twenty minutes later.

Sana Minato watched as the moving company arrived and carried away the large and small boxes, and then watched as her manager led Tzuyu away from the dormitory.

Only then did he completely relax and let out a long sigh of relief.

After everyone was gone, her first reaction was to turn on her phone and immediately ask Quan Xuanhe what had happened and why she knew nothing about it.

How come he didn't know anything when he was spending every day with Tzuyu?

Why hasn't Quan Xuanhe made any move?

Is it possible that this was his ulterior motive, and he did it on purpose?
As a result, when Sana Minatozaki turned on her phone, the first pop-up message was from Kwon Hyeon-hyuk at yesterday's awards ceremony...

Eh?
What is this?

Seeing the sensational headline, Sana Minatozaki instinctively clicked on it.

The headline was so striking that it instantly caught her eye.

[]，→…''

[Shocking Fancam] Kwon Heonhyuk ignores the controversy caused by Zico → genuinely cheers for NewJeans… a stark contrast between his outward appearance and his inner thoughts.

"What?"

Sana Minatozaki's curiosity instantly overwhelmed her other emotions, and she immediately tapped the screen.

The news content loaded quickly, the core of which was the contrast between Kwon Heonhyuk's failed interaction with Zico at last night's Blue Dragon Awards ceremony and his enthusiastic reaction to NewJeans.

The report described the scene in detail:
【:'Any Song'.……

[Ignoring the controversy surrounding Zico: During her performance of "Any Song," Zico walked off the stage and into the audience, specifically handing the microphone to Kwon Heonhyuk. However, Kwon Heonhyuk was caught ignoring her and refusing to interact, avoiding eye contact, only offering a fake smile, and using a clapping gesture to block the microphone. Zico had to quickly turn away.]

The brief three-second clip of this scene went viral on social media and online communities, sparking controversy. Netizens reacted in various ways, with comments such as, "This is such blatant disregard," "Where is their manners?" and "Zico is known for being talkative..."

[A genuine smile towards NewJeans: In stark contrast, Kwon Seonhyuk's attitude was completely different when NewJeans performed next.]

[Facing the NewJeans' performance, he showed genuine enthusiasm, clapping with a bright smile. His smiles towards Danielle and Haerin, in particular, were captured on broadcast and became a hot topic. This difference was further highlighted when the two clips were compared side-by-side. Reactions such as "This is a real reaction," "Who wouldn't like NewJeans? They're so cute," and "Is Zico even comparable to NewJeans?" emerged.]

The controversy surrounding Kwon Hyun-hyuk's perceived hypocrisy has spread: This incident has also sparked controversy regarding Kwon Hyun-hyuk's perceived inconsistency. While he consistently displays perfect professionalism and affability in official settings, he has been shown to have reacted with blatant rejection towards certain celebrities, leading to discussions such as: "Honesty is a good thing, but isn't it too direct?", "He should be more careful during his peak popularity," and "He has no obligation to be friendly to anyone, but publicly ignoring them is a bit..."

Fans and casual observers have differing opinions. Some speculate that there's a hidden grudge between Kwon Heon-hyuk and Zico.

On the other hand, Kwon Heon-hyuk's side has not yet issued an official statement.

[The news article also included two contrasting GIFs: one showing Kwon Hyun-hyuk raising his hand to clap and block Zico from handing him the microphone, and the other showing him smiling brightly and clapping enthusiastically during NewJeans' performance.]

Sana Minatozaki frowned involuntarily as she looked at the news content and GIFs, and her finger unconsciously swiped down to open the news comment section.

What immediately catches the eye is, as expected, the heated discussions among netizens:

(Naver News Commentary)
:[]…(:)
[Title: [Shocking] Check out Kwon Heonhyuk's fancam. Ignoring Zico kkkk It's really amazing! / Content: Uh, this fancam is really shocking! Look, Zico's face is frozen. When NewJeans came out, he was a completely different person. The contrast is huge kkkkk]

The following are comments.

[Oppa must be tired!! Of course he'd panic if Zico suddenly handed him the microphone! NewJeans is one of our oppa's favorites~ and Zico is already...oppa's handsome! Congratulations on the Popularity Award!!]

[To be honest, ignoring something in an official setting should be handled professionally. High popularity doesn't excuse everything. The reaction to NewJeans seemed genuine, but that's another matter.]

[kkkkkk I'm definitely not a Zico fan, but Kwon Heonhyuk is so funny kkkk It's so embarrassing. NewJeans are quite cute.]

Is there something going on between the two of them? Otherwise, why would they suddenly ignore their unknown, troubled relationship like that? kkk is curious.

Who wouldn't love watching NewJeans? I totally understand Kwon Heonhyuk's reaction! As for Zico... well, he's alright. I always save photos of him laughing.

[The contrast is insane lol. I thought she was a master of facial expression management, but it seems she's only human after all. Actually, I think her honest look is quite nice? But ignoring her is a bit...]

The idea for this incident first surfaced on the night of the awards ceremony, and then quickly gained traction after it was noticed by more people the following day.

It even became one of the hottest topics of discussion at this year's Blue Dragon Awards.

The contrast between Kwon Heonhyuk's enthusiastic support for NewJeans despite ignoring Zico's interaction has sparked a heated discussion online.

Within just a few hours, hashtags such as #KwonSeonhyukIgnoresZico#, #KwonSeonhyukNewJeans#, and #BlueDragonAwardsContrast# quickly topped the trending lists on major entertainment forums and social media platforms.

Online opinions are polarized, with heated debates erupting. Some people are just being genuine and others are simply finding the comparison amusing.

There are also those who are impolite and those who are worried, who feel that Kwon Hyun-hyuk's disregard for Zico is excessive and disrespectful to others. Some haters even say that he has become arrogant and is now putting on airs, criticizing him for not matching his public image, etc.

Finally, there are conspiracy theorists and casual observers. Some believe the two may have had some past conflicts or disagreements, while others are simply looking for entertainment and hoping for more developments to come.

In short, this matter inexplicably generated a huge amount of buzz, becoming a hot topic that dominated social media, with numerous posts discussing it. Everyone was joining in the fun, and it seems the number of onlookers is still growing.

Everyone is waiting to see how Kwon Heonhyuk will respond, or what Zico will say.

(End of this chapter)