Peninsula: My e-sports dream shattered, I chose to become an actor.

The news of JYP's new girl group members being confirmed spread like wildfire within the company, barely a chance to stay hidden.

Chou Tzu-yu was disappointed for a while after finding out, but she is still young and has a good chance of success, so she wasn't too heartbroken.

After Li Mingye made several phone calls and comforted her with gentle words, she quickly returned to normal.

The ones who are truly mentally unbalanced are the female trainees who are of suitable age or even older. After all, a company only launches a girl group every few years. If they miss this opportunity, they may have to wait for several more years, or even never get another chance.

Many people have already started preparing to change jobs or give up.

"If I go back to Japan, will we ever see each other again?"

Looking at the messages Momo sent, which were filled with anxiety and uncertainty for the umpteenth time, Li Mingye scratched his head, feeling a bit of a headache.

As the dream's content gradually became more complete, the vision of the future in Li Mingye's mind became clearer and clearer. He also roughly understood the process of TWICE's formation, so he wasn't too worried about them.

But Sana and Momo had no idea what the future held. All they knew was that their chances of debuting had become slim, and their future was uncertain.

Momo has already begun to "make his last arrangements" for him, her words filled with uncertainty about the future; Sana, though not showing much emotion, reveals the deep sorrow in her eyes when they meet.

Li Mingye carefully considered his words, his finger hovering above the screen.

Even if it's just comforting words, if you go too far and cause a butterfly effect that makes Momo actually let go and go back to China, then things will get really messy.

He typed on the keyboard:

"This isn't over yet, don't give up so easily. The Momo I know isn't someone who'll be defeated by something like this!"

Isn't that a bit too childish?

Li Mingye felt that the message he sent was a bit strange, but he still added a reassuring sentence:

Even if we can't do it, our friendship will never change, and I will always support you.

Not long after, Momo sent a little fire-breathing emoji, which Li Mingye guessed meant that she was getting fired up.

...

Meanwhile, inside JYP's practice room.

Hirai Momo put down her phone, stood up abruptly, grabbed a towel to wipe her sweat, startling Minatozaki Sana, who was lost in thought.

"What's wrong?" Sana patted her chest lightly, saying irritably, "You scared me!"

"Keep practicing."

Momo lowered her head, her eyes bright, as if she had suddenly been ignited with fighting spirit.

Then she clenched her fist and whispered:

"Difficulties and setbacks are temporary; as long as you don't give up, there will always be opportunities."

Seemingly thinking she was cool with her lines, she even tossed her hair.

Sana Minatozaki bit her lower lip, unsure of what to say.

Just a moment ago, it was lying on the floor sighing like a sad frog, and suddenly it turned into a protagonist of a hot-blooded anime.

This kind of dramatic contrast isn't the first time it's happened in the past few days. Momo often suddenly feels down about something, and then suddenly cheers up again.

"What a terrifying man, he completely manipulates Momo's emotions."

Sana thought to herself, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Thinking about this, she felt a little resentful. Li Mingye hadn't taken the initiative to contact her much. She was clearly very sad, so didn't she need some comfort?

She shook her head, clearing her mind of the jumbled thoughts, and revealed her signature smile.

"Okay, keep it up!"

……

Meanwhile, in another practice room in the JYP building.

After dance practice, Lim Nayeon sat on the floor without any regard for her image, fiddling with her phone and grinning foolishly. Her two signature rabbit teeth added to her adorable and goofy charm.

Yoo Jeongyeon gently patted Lim Nayeon's leg, signaling her to tone it down.

She really went to great lengths for her unnie.

Lim Nayeon immediately put away her bunny teeth and pretended nothing had happened, scrolling through videos, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

After a while, she couldn't help but laugh and hold her phone up to Yoo Jeongyeon and Park Jihyo to share.

The opposing captain, Lena, also withdrew her curious gaze.

Although she was chosen as the team leader, the three people opposite her already had a good relationship, which was a tacit understanding accumulated over many years of trainee life, and she couldn't force herself to join them.

She suddenly made a suggestion:

"Want to go eat together after practice? I know a good barbecue restaurant."

"Hey," Lim Nayeon said apologetically, a little embarrassed, but she refused decisively, "I had plans to go shopping with my friend, sorry Lena."

"It's alright," Lena waved her hand magnanimously, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes, "Let's eat later, there's no rush."

She then asked curiously, "Is it with someone from within the company?"

Lim Nayeon smiled and nodded, her fingers unconsciously caressing the exquisite jade rabbit bracelet on her wrist, her eyes full of sweetness.

After practice, a slightly excited Lim Nayeon skipped happily down the corridor.

She's been so tired lately; the hellish training has made her especially miss Li Mingye's warm embrace.

In fact, because she was in such a good mood, she had lost the caution and timidity she had shown when she went to see Li Mingye before, and just wanted to see him as soon as possible.

As they walked into the familiar alley, the surroundings became much quieter. Lin Na-yeon skillfully opened the car door and slipped into the passenger seat like a little rabbit returning to its nest.

Before Li Mingye could speak, Lin Nayeon's lips were already pressed against his face, leaving a kiss with a faint strawberry flavor.

The warm, soft sensation was fleeting; Lim Nayeon pulled away, playfully winking at him, her eyes sparkling.

Do you miss me?

"In no mood……"

"Hmph?" Lim Nayeon narrowed her eyes, pretending to scratch someone.

"It would be strange if I didn't want to," Li Mingye turned his head and leaned closer, returning a kiss on the cheek. "Without Nayeon, life feels meaningless."

Under Lim Na-yeon's tutelage, his mushy remarks became more and more natural.

"Hmph~" Lim Nayeon shrugged her nose haughtily, "Is it really boring? Weren't you and that person getting along really well on set?"

The sourness in his voice almost overpowered the car's perfume. Li Mingye reached out and fastened Lin Nayeon's seatbelt, then casually brushed her nose.

"Even if we're really into it, nothing's as hot as you."

Li Mingye remained calm and steady, starting the car and reversing it out of the alley.

Lim Nayeon didn't seem particularly satisfied with his answer. She frowned and asked sourly:

Do you like her?

Li Mingye thought for a moment, then chuckled lightly and uttered the audacious words:

"A little bit."

"ah!"

The little rabbit instantly activated its enraged mode, its brows furrowed tightly, its rabbit teeth bared, looking as if it was about to bite someone, and reached out to pinch Li Mingye's thigh.

"Stop fooling around, we're driving!"

"Oh my god, this is dangerous! Are you trying to murder your husband?"

The car slowly drove out of the alley and disappeared into the bustling nightscape of Seoul.

At one end of the alley, a figure stood quietly, a thoughtful expression on his face.