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Yuder is only 10 years old when he gets pushed into a bus full of fangirls of a kpop group. He is not minding it because it's the usual bus he uses to get home. But the bus doesn't stop at the bus stop. Yuder becomes uneasy when he realizes he passed the stop to his home and the bus stop and everyone gets off. 

The bus conductor announced this is the last stop for this bus. Yuder stepped out of the bus, standing alone on the bus stop watching the fangirls walk to the gymnasium. He sat on the chair, waiting for the next bus. 

While he waited, he took out the book he borrowed from the library. Soon he realized the sky became darker and no bus passed the bus stop. As become restless on how he would go back home, a car stopped in front of the bus stop. 

The driver mirror rolled down, revealing a woman. “It's getting late, why is a kid here?” 

“Noona!” 

Yuder heard a voice scolding the woman. The woman sighed, “so, you're here alone?”

“The bus has not arrived yet.” Yuder answered.

“Of course there's no bus, this area only has buses a few times a day. Do you want a lift?” 

Yuder shook his head. “My brother said I shouldn't go into a stranger's car.” 

“Wise brother,” the woman said, as she handed a phone to him. “Call your parents.” Yuder stared at the woman and took the phone, he dialled the number. “Brother? I missed the bus stop and no bus came. Yes, where am I?” Yuder looked around but there's no sign stating his location. 

The woman silently extended her hand. Yuder handed the phone. “Hello? I'm the owner of this phone, your brother was alone at the bus stop. Ah, it's fine, he's a good kid, the location is Younghee Gymnasium. I can look after him until you come. Ah okay.” The woman handed back the phone to Yuder. The boy nodded to the phone before handing back the phone. 

“Get into the car, kid.” The woman instructed. Yuder put back his book in his bag and opened the car door. He was surprised when he saw another woman sitting in the back seat. “Hello!” The woman said excitedly. 

Yuder bowed and went inside. The car moved towards the gymnasium. “I'm Faria, what's your name?” 

“Yuder.” 

“You're so cute!!” 

Yuder sat silently as Faria gushed to him and handed him a few cookies. When they arrived at the parking lot that was only reserved for staff, Yuder blinked confusedly. Why did they stop here? Faria held out her hand to Yuder, the boy clasped his hand with hers. They both walked into the gymnasium. 

Inside, the people keep walking around with some sort of equipment. Faria and him get placed in the room that has tv running. The woman that apparently Faria's manager said she will get him if his brother has arrived. 

Yuder nodded, his eyes looking at the tv that ran an idol concert. “Do you know them?” Yuder shook his head, “do you?” Faria chuckled. “Yes, my fiancé is a member of the group.” Yuder nodded, eyes looking at the dazzling stage, his eyes drawn to the figure that was smiling despite the sweat and clothes that clinging to the body. 

“That's Kishiar, this group is named Royals. Oh, that's my fiancé, Keilusa.” 

Faria pointed to the man doing high notes. Yuder nodded, eyes fixed on Kishiar, how the body flows with the beats and how steady the voice. Until the moment the camera closes up to Kishiar when the song verse ends. 

Yuder heart thumped as he could feel a surge of excitement go through him. Kishiar's expression was full of joy and satisfaction as he ended the song, the smile didn't fade and bloomed more as if he had everything in the world. 

Faria smiled happily at how focused Yuder was on the screen. The La Orr siblings really amazed people around them. She noticed the manager come inside. She gently tapped Yuder's shoulder, the boy turned to her and to her manager. 

Yuder nodded albeit his expression was disappointed because he needed to leave. Faria smiled, she followed Yuder out and secretly took the signed album in the hallway and handed it to Yuder. “This is a gift.” Faria winked. Yuder eyes shined as he looked at the album in his hand. 

The manager sighed, and ushered Yuder out.

**********

That happened 11 years ago. Now Yuder stood in front of the building of Orr entertainment company. First day as a manager. 

Initially he wants to become an idol but gets opposed by his brother, because Enon doesn't want his brother to be followed by creeps. Also because Yuder's singing voice is decent and not that impressive. He did go to audition but he never offered to be a trainee. 

So he gave up, well… he intended to until Enon somewhat rolled him to the dance classes. He did it until he went to the military at 19. 

After the military, he went around to find a job despite his brother offering him to help in the small clinic, then he came across a flier that states a job offer at the company which Yuder knew too well. 

Calvary, Label under Orr entertainment, in need of a manager. 

Yuder stared at the flier and decided. This is it. 

*********

The interview went smoothly. Yuder was satisfied with his responses and the interviewer also looked happy for him to be there until they dropped the bomb. “Now, shall we run a test?” 

Yuder blinked. “Yes..?” 

“Our director has scheduled today but his manager is unable to come due to personal reasons, so we thought it would be a good run test to see how you work.” The interviewer said. “Nothing hard. Just drive him to the scheduled place, avoid stalkers and leave.” His eyes looked at Yuder sharply. 

“Can you do it?” 

Yuder took a deep breath and nodded. “Yes.” 

*********

Yuder paused when he entered the room. 

Oh. That's him. It's Akit. (Real name Kishiar)

The idol he has adored since he's 10 years old. The idol, he had collected many merchandise from albums to exclusive photo cards. (He never wins the phone call and fan meet rally though) he still keeps Divine (Royals light stick) in his house. 

The idol he adores and aspired to be and the idol that had retired after the incidents that left Royals unable to shine anymore. 

Yuder had looked into the accidents, some haters had purposely spiked the old manager's drink which led to collision with a truck. Kei, the brother went into a coma for a week while Akit broke his legs and hand. 

After that both of them retired from idol life. 

“Excuse me?” 

Yuder snapped from his thoughts and looked directly at the red eyes. He quickly bowed. “I'm the manager that has been sent to assist you today.” 

“A new manager?” 

“Temporary manager.” Yuder answered swiftly. “I didn't hear about this.” Kishiar mumbled, a smile etched on his lips but never reached his eyes. His eyes stared at Yuder and nodded. “If it can't be helped I understand. I have to shoot in 2 hours, and it takes 45 minutes to get there.” Kishiar uttered as he walked out from the waiting room. 

“Do you have the car keys?” 

Yuder paused and shook his head. 

Kishiar nodded, eyes darkened for a moment before turning back to normal. “Let's use my car, we don't need to delay this anymore.” He said, handing the keys to Yuder. 

Odd feelings crept into Yuder as he entered the car. He just realized the management just shoved the job to him without giving any details and he, like a fool, just followed along. 

He fastened the seatbelt and started the engine. Kishiar who supposedly sits at the back, sits beside him. “Just follow this map,” Kishiar said as he placed the address inside the car's built-in navigation. 

Yuder nodded, when they were on the highway Kishiar started an idle conversation. 

“What's your name?” 

“Yuder Aile.” 

“How old are you?” 

“21” 

“Have you gone to the military?” 

“Yes.” 

“That's early.” 

“My brother suggested that I go early to gain experience.”

Kishiar hummed. “How's the interview?” 

“It's okay.” 

“Do you remember their names?” 

Yuder paused, eyes glanced at Kishiar briefly before looking back at the road. 

“Diarca.”

Kishiar questions stop there. 

********

“Have you received the contract?” Kishiar asked as soon as he finished the shooting. Yuder shook his head, his mind admiring how handsome the man is with those makeup highlighting his eyes but he preferred a more natural look, Kishiar in the first place is the most handsome man he knows. 

“You just do unpaid labor, Yuder.” Kishiar pointed out. “Don't sign the contract given by Orr management, I will personally send it to you.” 

Yuder stared blankly at the man. “What?” 

“Those people just advertise the job applications on Calvary name to receive more manpower but they won't hand them to the Calvary, they will assign them to other artists in industry that aren't associated with my company.” Kishiar explained, hand typing on his phone. 

“You want to work with Calvary isn't it?” 

Yuder nodded. “Yes.” 

Kishiar smiled, he handed his phone to Yuder. “Sign this and you will become part of my Calvary.” Yuder stared at the blank screen, he was confused but he trusted Kishiar. He signed it. 

*********

“You what?!” The management shouted. 

“I have signed a contract with Calvary,” Yuder explained.

“But you haven't signed the contract with the company?!” The man on the counter questioned. “You were supposed to sign the contract with us! We are the parent company!” 

“Mr. La Orr said, Calvary company are independent label, they receive investment from Orr company but they aren't associated with each other directly. All documents are contracts are handled by Calvary management, not the Orr management. I have signed my contracts with them. Thank you for your cooperation.” Yuder bowed, and walked away. 

**********

“Yuder is my new manager.” Kishiar uttered.  

“Excuse me?” Nathan frowned. “When?” 

“The Orr management tried to mess up my shooting by sending a new manager my way without any proper procedure. But he's very composed and calm, so I decided he will be my new manager.” 

Nathan sighed, despite his hand moving swiftly on the board he's holding. “He will be the second manager in case I'm away.” 

Kishiar hummed happily.

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“Yuder you're good!! Why didn't you become an idol?!!” Finn amazed as the new manager just swiftly danced to their song. Gakane clapped with shine in his eyes and Jimmy shouted praise together with Finn. 

Yuder fixed his hair and uttered. “Because my voice is decent.” 

“Liar!! Your voice is good to hear, Yuder!” Hinn shouted at the corner. She's the back up dancer and also Finn's twin sister. 

“I appreciate your praise, but it's already time for the vocal lesson, Kanna already in the studio.” 

Finn groaned but picked up his water bottle and phone. Jimmy leaned to Yuder, “Hyung!! Please teach me dancing!!” 

Yuder shook his head. “I'm immature compared to you guys that have debuted.” 

“But Yuder, you have more experience than us, your details are precise and good, maybe better than our own choreographer.” Gakane praised, Finn chuckled. “Better than Devran hyung? I should tell him this.” 

Gakane's face went pale, Finn's eyes gleamed as he ran out from the door with an evil laugh. Gakane quickly followed him out with Jimmy behind him waving his hand. 

Yuder stood alone in the dance room and looked at his reflection in the mirror. “I wish to see Kishiar dance once again.” Yuder uttered, reminiscing about the time he was obsessed with Kishiar fancam and followed the dance step by step until he was able to do the whole choreography. 

He glanced at the PC that they used to play the song. Since he's alone, maybe…

Yuder opened the debut song of Royals and stood in front of the mirror. The music starts, so does Yuder senses, immersed into the song.

After the song ended, he wipe the sweat on his forehead with his shirt, a smile graced his lips, joy surges his heart as his body still remembers those movements despite not practicing for a while. 

His ears catch the sound of someone clapping. He turned to the PC, his eyes widened, Kishiar sat on the PC chair looking at him with pure delight. 

“Wonderful, I never thought I would see the day where our debut song has a dance cover.” 

“There's a lot of dance covers of your group?” Yuder blurted out, belatedly realizing his mistake. 

Kishiar giggles, “Yeah but it's rare to see someone do a dance cover of our debut song… some people say it's unconventional.” Yuder nodded, there's a part where Kishiar grabbed the dancer's nape and leaned closer to them. It's only one scene but the media make it as if they committed a huge crime. 

Yuder took a deep breath and looked at his boss. “Is there anything else?” 

Kishiar hummed, red eyes glinted mysteriously. “I received gifts from my collaborator, they need to be sorted out.” 

“Collaborator?” 

“Yes, the bakery in our building has been my collaborator since I bought this building. They always make cakes and cupcakes based on the achievements of our artists. It will be my anniversary soon and they have sent me samples of cakes to try. Nathan is not here.” 

Yuder nodded, he retrieved his phone in front of the mirror. (Yes, he recorded himself.) He checked the messages but there's no news about Nathan asking him to accompany Kishiar. Yuder shrugged and walked towards Kishiar. 

“Let's go.” 

Kishiar nodded and stood up. As they walked, Yuder remembers one small thing, the date. It is almost time for the Royals anniversary, Yuder silently celebrates the anniversary of his idol group despite they have disbanded. The odd thing is, the date of anniversary is the day Kishiar debuted his acting career. 

Does it mean anything? 

Yuder mind wondered. 

“What drama or movies do you like?” 

Yuder glanced at Kishiar and somehow looked at him expectantly. 

“I like Dream in Moonlight, Fall from Grace and Betrayer of time.” 

Kishiar hummed, his lips curved up playfully. “I'm not the main character in any of it.” Yuder nodded, in fact one drama made Kishiar an extra character. 

“The characters you played in those stories suit you more.” 

“How so?” 

“In those three, you play a character opposite of the main character's beliefs, yet you support them and correct them. You've been betrayed by them yet you trust them only to be betrayed again like a fool.” 

“That does not sound like me at all.” Kishiar responded.

“Yes, but you know what's best for them. All your hardship and foolishness create a perfect facade to hide how intelligent you are. I like and hate it.” Yuder muttered, they stopped in front of the Kishiar’s office door. 

“But those make you a human,” 

Kishiar stared at Yuder for a moment. “Me too.” 

**********

The tasting of the samples was actually easy enough because Kishiar only tasted the three flavors he likes and chose one of them. Yuder sends the message of the selected flavour to the bakery. 

“You can eat the rest.” 

“Yes…?” Yuder paused, his eyes glided over the cake sample on the table. “The artists are most likely to decline the sample because of their diet so I want you to eat it.” Kishiar reasoned. 

“I can hand it to other staff.” Yuder suggested, feeling awkward seeing all the cakes he needed to eat alone.

Kishiar shook his head. “No, the amount of samples isn't enough to give to the staff, I appreciate it if we eat together.” 

Yuder stared blankly at the cakes, his mind caught the phrase together, so eat the cakes together with Kishiar? 

That might be acceptable. Kishiar pushed one plate towards Yuder and the latter started eating slowly, occasionally glancing at the actor. To ensure he isn't eating these cakes alone. 

When he finished eating, he realized he had eaten most of the cakes, Kishiar only had two plates in front of him while the rest was in front of him. 

Yuder felt like covering his face and ran out but Kishiar's expression told him otherwise because the actor clearly enjoyed the situation. 

“I did not realize…” 

Kishiar smiled widened, “it's okay, I enjoyed seeing you eating the cakes, you must like sweets.” 

Yuder shook his head, “Not particularly.” 

Kishiar nodded, stacked the plates on top of each other. “Place this on the trolley outside,” Kishiar instructed as he arranged the fork and name plate on the top plate. Yuder picked up the plates, moving it outside and found the trolley. 

When he came back, Kishiar was holding something Yuder never got to own. 

It's the rarest photo card, which has Kishiar with a full white uniform, adorned by golden accessories which enhance Kishiar golden locks. 

Those are points that make it have the highest price on market but the most important part was the dog ears headband, accompanied by the most beautiful smile and the heart cheek. 

Only a few people revealed that they are luckiest enough to get that photo card in fear of people breaking into their house. Yuder isn't among the luckiest, he had surrendered to not look for that photo card anymore but why Kishiar had it. 

To be fair, it's Kishiar’s face and his own group, he must have the copies, but seeing the photo card on the actor's hand made his hand twitch. 

Kishiar noticed him staring and placed the photo card on the table. “I have a lot of these, do you want them?” 

Yuder involuntarily nodded. Kishiar smiled with those calculating eyes. “Then, if I give you this, can you do me a favor?” 

“...yes??”

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Akit has started live

ㄴis this for real??

ㄴAkit!!! Omg!!?! 

ㄴAkit!! I love you!

ㄴthis isn't fake right? 

ㄴsince when he had an account for this??

The comments surged in as the live started, Kishiar sat with a cake in front of the camera. “Hi, Recruit. It's been a while.” He waved. 

ㄴthis is real!! 

ㄴomg hi!! 

ㄴhow are you?

ㄴi enjoyed your recent drama!! Pls play more main lead characters! 

ㄴbut why he suddenly live??

Kishiar chuckled. “for my anniversary, do you know what it is?” 

ㄴanniversary?? 

ㄴwhat?? 

ㄴwhat is it??

“Today marked the 5th year since my first drama came out!” Kishiar applauded. The comments filled with amazement and applause emojis. 

ㄴdoes it mean it's been 8 years since Royals debut??

ㄴhey, delete.

ㄴdon’t make me started 

ㄴwe don't mention it newbies. 

“Don't fight, it's true that today also marked the 8th anniversary of the Royals, but no need to be sad about the past, okay?” Kishiar uttered, then he changed the topic to what he has worked on for the past 5 years. 

Kishiar's eyes catched a comment, “can you sing for us? I would love to! What song do you want me to sing? Although I'm not that up to date with the songs these days.” 

He opened his phone and searched the song and sang a few verses and it went on until his eyes stopped at one recommendation. 

“Until The End by Royals? It's been a while since I sang that, Kei is the better one for those emotional songs.” Kishiar muttered, yet his finger moved skillfully on the screen. 

When the song started, Kishiar's voice filled the live, each note was sung perfectly as if he had practiced it beforehand. When the second verse came the voice changed it's not Kishiar's. 

ㄴwhut?? 

ㄴwhat happened? 

ㄴthis voice isn't this… 

Another face appeared on the screen. 

ㄴOMG!!

Keilusa sat beside Kishiar and they finished the song together. After that he waved his hand. “Hi, Duchy, long time no see.”

The comments went wild with all sorts of exclamations and screams. 

********

Yuder stood behind the camera watching the scene unfold, he had been there ever since the live started. 

“A favor?” 

“Yes, help me make a live streaming without anyone knowing, I had a plan for the anniversary for my fans.”

So that's why the three of them in a empty room that anyone rarely pass by. 

His phone has buzzed multiple times, at this point he believed that his phone will overheat with how much the calls coming in. 

Kishiar and Keilusa talked to each other, catching up on what they had done after the disband. 

“There's news for our Duchy.” Kishiar chiddes, looking excited at the screen. “We will release a single at the end of this year.” 

ㄴWHAT?!

ㄴA single?? When?? 

ㄴHow??

“We have collected enough resources and successfully acquired the rights for the Royals name.” Keilusa explained.

“It means it's fully ours! We will meet again!” Kishiar announced, putting the paper crown he made symbolic of their revival as the Royals. Both grown adults clapped their hands, the comments also followed suit clapping with the emojis. The manager also quietly brought his hand together. 

“We also had an additional announcement, I'm married,” The comment went still, Yuder also freezed. Keilusa looked at the camera firmly and showed his ring on his finger. 

“I have bound my life and soul to my wife. I apologize for the Duchy that had supported me but was unable to celebrate my joyous occasion with you.” Keilusa rambled, although his expression was blank, Kishiar could see his brother's mouth wouldn't stop anytime soon if he didn't intervene. 

“Duchy asked who this girl was?” 

“Oh, it's Rosa Faria, we have been engaged even before I debuted and I believe some of the Duchy know about this as well.” Keilusa snapped out from his ramble and answered the question calmly. 

ㄴWait, Rosa??

ㄴRosa Faria??? That actress??

ㄴBoth of you engaged??

ㄴi am new fan ㅠㅠㅠ what do you mean engaged??

ㄴCongrats!! For your wedding!!

ㄴat last we got the news!! Hoping for a bright future for both of you!

Some of the comments are confused while some are congratulating, it's okay. Kishiar, satisfied with the outcome, nudged Keilusa. The brothers nodded at each other, they continued the live for 30 more minutes.

After it was done Keilusa and Kishiar melted to the chair. “It's been a while since our last live.” Keilusa commented, sighed as he stared on the black screen. Kishiar nodded, “it will be a ride from here on out.” 

“The preparations are complete, I need to leave now, see you later.” Keilusa stood up, fixing his clothes, he noticed the manager looked at him with the eyes he always sees on his fans. 

“Do you need anything?” He asked, Yuder blinked and rummaged through his bag and took out a book and pen. “Can I get your autograph?” He asked. Keilusa nodded and took the pen, signed the page Yuder had opened and returned the pen. 

“Thank you for taking care of my brother, see you next time.” Keilusa muttered and left the room. Yuder bowed his head briefly, he straighten his back and stared at the autograph he required. 

“I'm part of the group too, why haven't you asked for my autograph?” 

Yuder blinked, turned around, saw Kishiar with an expression he didn't know what to call. His mouth moved on its own.

“Yours are framed and hanged in my bedroom.” 

Kishiar's eyes widened, mouth gaped. 

Yuder belatedly realized his confession, closed the book, bowed and excused himself. Leaving Kishiar alone in that room. 

“What..” 

********

Nathan messaged his temple as the young manager stood in front of him with a stoic expression. “What have you done?” 

Yuder was silent, he stared at Nathan's expression. “I was bribed,” he blurted out. Nathan frowned, “bribed? With what?” 

“A rare photo card.” 

Nathan could feel his head ache coming. He already knew about Yuder liking the Royals but he never considered this to happen. 

“We had tons of photocards in this place, even rare isn't rare here.” Nathan uttered. “Then find it.” Yuder black eyes found Nathan’s. 

“Yes?” 

“If it isn't rare then it must be easy to find.”

Nathan scoffed but nodded. “Okay, what photocard is it?” 

“It's from the third anniversary, 4th mini album, version C, Akit with a full white uniform and puppy ears.” Yuder explained. Nathan hummed, recalled where the old albums are placed. 

“Alright.” 

*********

“It isn't here?” Nathan muttered, he had gone to albums storage and photo card storage only to find nothing. There's none of the photo cards that match Yuder's description. 

“Sir, I have found it but it's only two cards.” 

“What? How come?” Nathan frowned as he looked at the two photo cards that the employee held. 

“Oh Nathan, you're here. I've been looking for you.” Kishiar popped up from the door, looking at his manager and also best friend with a questioning look. 

Nathan sighed, he took the photo cards from the employee and dismissed them, then showing it to Kishiar. 

“Did you know why this photo card printed in low quantity?” 

“Oh, the printing company has a problem printing them, almost thousands of photocards of this specific picture are actually blank. Only some successfully printed.” 

Nathan nodded. “So the claim, Mr. Aile make was correct. It is a rare photo card,” he muttered, looking at the two cards in his hand. 

“It's rare for the public but I have like 9 of those in my office, because the printing company felt bad and sent me those.” Kishiar said looking at the two cards, “plus, Yuder’s photocard has my signature so it's the only one in the world now.” Kishiar hummed, he glanced at his friend glaring at him.

Nathan shook his head. “Whatever, you've been searching for me?” 

Kishiar nodded, his lips curved up. “It's time for my comeback.”

**********

Enon was resting on his office chair when his ears perked up to the sound of the door opening. He frowned, as he stood up, Yuder usually didn't enter the clinic after work hours and went upstairs which is their home. 

But the door clicked open meaning his brother come to the clinic. Enon sighed and opened the door, his eyes first see a body on the floor with Yuder standing beside it. 

The doctor paused and looked at his brother and the body alternately. “Since when did you commit murder?” 

Yuder shook his head. “I found him passed out beside the clinic. It would be bothersome if he died there.” Enon nodded, “just put him on the cot. Did you buy the groceries?” 

Yuder nodded and showed a few plastic bags in his hand. “I will cook tonight,” the little brother declared, his other hand picked up the grown man on the floor and dragged him to the cot. Enon helped lift the man to the cot. 

“I still wonder when you build those muscles?” 

“This person isn't that heavy,” Yuder replied, eyes glancing at the man then at his brother. “I will go up first.” 

“Yeah, I will come later.” Enon huffed, and waved his hand, asking Yuder to go quickly. 

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Few days later.

“YOU!!!” 

Yuder turned his head and saw a man storming towards him with a contorted expression. “Do I know you?” Yuder blurted out when the man stood in front of him. 

The man looked at him with wide eyes, and a frown. “You didn't know me?!! I'm Kiolle Diarca! The uprising actor!!” Kiolle shouted loudly, gaining looks from the staff around. Yuder opened his mouth when a voice interrupted him. 

“Mr. Diarca, I didn't expect your presence in the company, may I help you?” The two turned to see Nathan looking at them. 

Kiolle huffed and straighten his clothes. “I have matters to deal with this person.” 

Nathan glanced at Yuder with questioning looks but the younger just shrugged. “I don't remember him.” 

Kiolle grumbled and shouted. “I'm the one that gets forced to clean cat poop!!” 

It took Yuder a few moments before it clicked in his memory. “Oh, you're that person.” Yuder nodded. “He's just someone that I picked up on the street because he passed out.” Yuder explained to his senior. “He made a fuss when waking up and kicked the litter box in the hallway, I just asked him to clean it up.” 

“You forced me to clean it up!” Kiolle retorted. “That's your responsibility because you made a mess.” Yuder shot back, shaking his head, “if you haven't screamed and panicked maybe you won't kick that litter box.” 

Kiolle face went red, he clenched his teeth ready for another shout. Yuder looked at Kiolle briefly then glanced behind him, “Kiolle! We need to go now!!” A man shouted. 

Kiolle turned around and clicked his tongue. “This ain't over! I will come again to get the compensation I deserve!” 

“For what? Cleaning the mess you make?” Yuder scoffed, feeling irritated somehow. 

“You!” 

“Kiolle!!” The man, who was presumably Kiolle's manager , yanked the man's collar. “We are late! Stop picking a fight!” The man scolded, dragging Kiolle out with his collar. “Hyung! Let me go!!” 

The actor struggled but eventually both people went out of sight. Yuder sighed, “I apologize for causing such disturbance.” Yuder bowed to the staff that still lingers after watching the one sided fight. 

“It's fine, he's done this a few times too every time our actor gets a character that he wanted.” Nathan replied, gesturing to Yuder to follow him to the office. “How did he get into the company?”

“He must have said he had matter to say to Kishiar as representative of Diarca”  

Nathan uttered, opened the door to see Kishiar lay on the couch. Kishiar noticed them and sat up. “I heard Kiolle had come?” 

Nathan nodded. “Yes, but he is already leaving because of his schedule.” 

“I'm actually waiting for his arrival, does he give you anything?” 

“What?” 

“I got calls from the Orr company last night, and I ignored them, so I'm expecting someone to come to give or talk about something.” Kishiar hummed, looking at the ceiling, when they heard a knock from the door. 

Yuder, who was closer to the door, opened it. It was the manager that dragged Kiolle away just now. Kanna behind him looked confused. “I'm here to deliver this, have a good day.” The manager quickly passed the envelope and went away. Kanna showed him the way out while glancing at Yuder. 

The latter gestured that everything was fine. Kanna nodded, ushering the manager out. 

“It arrived?” Kishiar asked, Yuder shuddered, as he felt the tall man behind him. “Yes,” Yuder handed the envelope to Kishiar. 

The actor hummed, he took the envelope and walked to his desk. He tears open the envelope and his face practically beaming. 

“What is it?” 

“Termination contract of Diarca investment to Calvary.” Kishiar said simply with a smile.

“What?!” 

Nathan screamed, he held out his hand to get the papers in Kishiar's hand. Eyes skimmed to each sentence, after a moment he took a deep breath. “You have violated the contract,” Nathan stated simply. 

Kishiar nodded, the red eyes fell to Yuder who looked at both of them confusedly. “There's a clause in the contract with the investor that me and my brother won't pursue any idols related career as long as Diarca invests in Calvary.” 

“But because of the comeback announcement, the contract has been terminated,” Nathan breathed out as he frowned.

“We need to pay for the compensation.” he continued. 

“That's easy,” Kishiar answered with his usual smile 

“Mr.Kishiar, we need investors to get a budget for your comeback. I don't think we will have enough money to pay them.” 

“Oh we do, Shuden can help us, and hyung already signed the contract with us.” 

“What you mean hyung–” 

“Is that why Mr.Kei made that company?” Yuder blurted out. Nathan gaped. “What company?” 

“Mr.Kei had launched a small company that consisted of a few producers and singers.” Yuder explained. Kishiar beamed at Yuder, “Oh, you knew about it?” 

Yuder nodded silently. Kishiar smiled widened, “that's why we won't need Diarca investment anymore, hyung’s company value has gone up and Shuden business has gone well, both of them are enough to support Calvary.” 

Kishiar concluded, he leaned on the chair watching the reaction from both his managers. 

Nathan visibly gets a headache while Yuder has a small twinkle in his eyes but disappears too soon. 

“So what do we need to do now?” Yuder asked. 

Kishiar's eyes met with the deep violet, his heart thumping weirdly, he quickly glanced at the calendar. “Start filming and record the songs and think of a design for the album.” Kishiar uttered quickly. 

Nathan noticed the rushed speech and stared at Kishiar. Yuder nodded, and wrote down the list, “I will talk to A&R about it and set up an appointment. In addition, Mr.Kishiar you have a shooting for an alcohol advertisement at 2pm.” 

Kishiar nodded, Nathan's eyes kept on the blond, he instructed. “Yuder, you will send him to the set, I will handle the rookie group in your stead.” Yuder frowned, “is it really okay to do that?” 

Nathan shrugged, “just say if you don't want to do it.” 

“No, I will do it.” Yuder replied.

Nathan nodded, he glanced at a dumbfounded expression on Kishiar's face. He secretly enjoyed the reaction. 

**********

Yuder tightened his hand on the handle, his eyes focused on the road, ignoring the stares he got from the man that sat at the back seat. 

“Mr. Kishiar, do you want some water?” 

The person at the back just grunted, Yuder sighed, the gaze prickling his skin making it harder to keep his focus. His phone buzzed, Nathan called, he swiped the green icon. 

“Yes?” 

“The shooting just finished, right?” 

“Yeah, it got delayed because the director had a stomach problem.” Yuder affirmed, “although, Mr. Kishiar lightweight?”

“?... No, I rather say his tolerance are quite high, but the drinks indeed are quite strong for this advertisement, he's mostly tipsy at most…” 

The line suddenly became quiet. “Senior?” 

After a beat, “bring Mr. Kishiar home first, there's something I need to handle.” Nathan said and hung up. Yuder glanced at his phone and then on the road, his head spiraling. 

He didn't know Kishiar's address though??

*********

Enon's eyebrows twitched when his brother came home with a stranger on his back. He sighed, glared at his brother.

“Who's this?” 

“My boss.” Yuder answered shortly, bringing Kishiar to his room with ease. He nudged the door open carefully, stepped inside, and laid Kishiar on the bed. He stared at the peaceful figure that was still sleeping. 

Yuder looked around his room, nothing looked excessive that screamed he's a crazy fan of the Royals except for the top shelf where the ligned albums were located, a few plushies figures of Akit and two signatures hanging on the wall on his study table. 

Yuder nodded in satisfaction, his room looked normal. He walked out from his room to see Enon on the dinner table with a disgruntled look. 

“Yuder, let me ask you again who's that man?” Enon questioned with serious expression. “My boss.” Yuder repeated his answer, he went to the kitchen to get some water. 

“Don't lie! That's the man that always showed up whenever we watched drama and movies together!” Enon announced. 

Yuder nodded, he had to admit he deliberately watched and rewatched any drama or movies that Kishiar was in. Even as background character Kishiar is too handsome not to be noticed. 

“He's that Akit isn't he?” 

Yuder eyes widened at Enon, who was frowning. “I knew it!” Enon exclaimed.

Yuder just shut his mouth, averted his eyes from his brother, his cheeks feels somewhat warm. 

“If he's your boss why you bring him to his house?” 

“I don't want him to assume that I have ulterior motives.” Yuder muttered. 

“You're his manager. What do you mean by ulterior motives? Isn't bringing him home more suspicious?” Enon asked.

Yuder paused as he realized his mistake. “Did I kidnap Akit?” Yuder's expression became blank as his mind raced about his action. 

Enon sighed, as his brother was completely absorbed into his own thoughts. “Just bring him to his home.” 

“I don't know his address.” The brothers had a staring contest for a moment. Enon expresses confusion while Yuder expresses full conviction of his action. 

“I don't want to come up as creepy.” He stated. 

Enon could feel his headache incoming, the brother taking a deep breath, looking at Yuder with a glare. “Sit here, now.” Enon ordered, his chin moved to the chair across the dinner table. 

Yuder opened his mouth to retribute but shut his mouth when Enon eyes clearly turned cold, he walked to chair and sat, head down not meeting his brother eyes. 

“Listen, I know you have some sort of conduct for being fans and what not but now it's your responsibility to take care of him, it's negligence of work if you keep trying to keep the line of a fan. You're his manager now. That's your job and responsibilities,” Enon lectured. Yuder nodded silently. The brother sighed at his brother's reaction.

“Listen—” 

“Um, excuse me but where am I?” 

The two brothers turned their heads to the Yuder room, and the blonde man stood on the door with a confused but calm expression. 

“You're in my house Mr. Kishiar.” Yuder stood up, and walked to him. “I apologize for not bringing you to your home. This is my mistake.” He bowed in front of Kishiar, the latter still dazed due to alcohol but nodded. 

“It's fine, no big deal, I will call a taxi to get home.” Kishiar offered a smile to Yuder then as he looked around the house to see the door out. He took a step forward but his legs gave out. Yuder eyes widened, he grabbed Kishiar's shoulder as the latter stumbled. 

“No, I will bring you home, this is my fault, let me take responsibility for my actions.” Yuder declared, hands firmly on Kishiar's shoulder so he won't fall. 

Kishiar glanced at Yuder, the black eyes shined in a way Kishiar had never seen before. He stared at those orbs and nodded. “Okay, bring me home, Yuder.” Yuder nodded, and he led Kishiar to the dinner table. 

“You need to sober up first,” Yuder went to the kitchen, leaving Kishiar with Enon. The actor glanced at the brother, who glared at him openly. 

“I'm Yuder's employer.” 

“I'm aware.” 

The two went silent as the golden eyes looked at Kishiar with scrunity. “I don't care, whether you're his boss, his idol or the only person he ever liked in his life,” Enon whispered with a serious expression, eyes directly looked into Kishiar ruby eyes. 

“If you ever dare to play with his feelings or even make him cry, I will find you.” Enon warned. Although being warned, Kishiar's heart races when the thought of Yuder never liked anyone else before him. ‘What's wrong with me?’ he thought to himself. 

Yuder comes back with a glass of water and a hangover medicine. “Drink this first, after that I will send you home.” He uttered as he placed those on the table. Kishiar nodded, he followed what he was instructed to do.

Chapter Text

“Yuder, why do you like me?” Kishiar mumbled, his eyes fixed on the cars in front of him. He could feel the eyes glancing at him. 

“Because you're amazing, no matter where you go you charm everyone around you.” Yuder answered, eyes on the traffic light waiting for it to change to green. “So I charmed you?” Amusement is apparent in Kishiar 's voice. 

Yuder nodded. “Yes. And you're handsome.” He continued. After a beat, a laugh resonates inside the car. “Because of my face huh?” Kishiar chuckled. “I should be happy then to be gifted this face.” 

Yuder's heart skipped a beat when he heard the laugh, he didn't dare to look at Kishiar's face in worries they might get into a car accident or Yuder get a heart attack. There's no in between.

After a few minutes they arrived at the penthouse. “Thank you for today. See you tomorrow.” Kishiar said as he opened the door. “Wait.” Yuder whispered, his fingers locked the car door quickly, eyes staring at his phone intently. 

Kishiar becomes uneasy at the sudden tension. “What is it?” 

“There's someone in your house.” Yuder uttered. 

Kishiar frowned. “how would you know?” 

“Nathan hyung, just send me a message saying someone got into the house.”

“That might be the housekeeper?” 

Yuder took off his phone from the stand and handed it to Kishiar. The older one looked at the message and picture Nathan had sent. 

“Looks like I have a visitor. This is most likely Diarca doing,” Kishiar hummed, eyes looking at the figure who stood in front of his house holding a paper, most likely key password into his house. “If I'm not mistaken, isn't this actress accused of doing drugs?”

Yuder eyes widened as he looked at the screen, “should we report it?” 

“Absolutely.” Kishiar handed back the phone to Yuder. 

***********

“Kishiar? Is that you?” The officer asked when Kishiar and Yuder stepped into the room where the reports were given and documented. Kishiar eyes lit up when he recognized the officer. “Mr. Gino? It's been awhile since we last met. How are you?” 

Yuder looked at the officer and then at Kishiar. He kept his mouth shut as this is none of his business, just give the reports and thinking of where to let Kishiar sleep tonight. 

“I've been well, although it happen again.” Kishiar said sheepishly as shake hand with officer Gino. 

“Ah, it happen again? I can dispatch someone now if you want.” 

“That will be a great help.” Kishiar smiled politely. Officer Gino ushered them to the seat and took a statement and evidence of the breaking in. Yuder went out first after the questioning to fetch coffee for Kishiar. 

Officer Gino had said he can make coffee using coffee maker in break room, the officer also added to say his name of anyone asked why he's using police facility. 

Yuder waited for the hot water when he heard someone talking outside the break room, most likely from the smoke cubicle beside it. 

“That the actor right?” 

“Yeah, I remembered his name are Kishiar.”

“why he's here? Ain't those celebrity use other people for this kind of work?” 

“I heard it's a stalker, he must have it rough.” 

The other mana scoffed. “Rough? He deserves to have a stalker since that is his job, that face and those people flocking around him. He had that coming.” 

“If he wants a normal life, why become a celebrity at all? He was also born with a silver spoon, wasn't he? He had it easy from the beginning of his life. What's wrong if he's suffering from being chased by stalkers? It's not like he will die, he has a bodyguard.” 

Yuder clenched his teeth, trying not to lunge at the person who badmouth Kishiar. 

“People like him always the one that portrayed as ‘angel’ and whatnot. It's not like he hasn't done anything that can make him go to jail, I bet he had sleep more than 10 people.” 

 Yuder, who's holding the hot coffee in his hand, glaring through the wall. His steps get closer to see that bastard face. 

“Yuder?” 

Yuder flinched, he turned his head to see Kishiar looking at him confusedly. “You took too long, I thought you were lost.” 

Yuder shook his head. “Sorry, I just lost in thought.” Kishiar hummed, he took the coffee from Yuder hand. “It's okay, I'm done making the report,” Kishiar sipped on the hot coffee slowly. “You can drop me off at Nathan house. Shall we go?” 

Yuder nodded, they meet again with Mr. Gino to say their farewell and Yuder slipped a question. “Is there CCTV around the break room?” 

“Yes, one at the entrance and other inside the break room.” 

Yuder nodded, the anger still flared up inside him. Intending to tear up anyone who dares to talk bad about his idol in front of him. 

***********

“Hyung, I want to lend some people from you.” Yuder asked in the morning during breakfast before Enon, go down to make preparations to open his clinic. 

“Why would you need to ask me?” 

“...” 

“Aren't they already on your side? Why you need to asked me to lend them? Ask them yourself!” 

Yuder eyes twinkled and he nodded. “Thank you brother.” 

*******””*

Yuder stood at the corner where the food was located. The studio was quite spacious for magazine shooting. Kishiar has went into the changing room to change his clothes, Yuder looked the people around him, the director, cameraman and the staff. 

Nothing looked suspicious, he leaned on the wall, remembered that there's short interview after shooting. It's already past 6 in the evening, and Kishiar has a schedule to meet Keilusa at 8. 

Yuder frowned, the shooting had delayed for half an hour because the director need to be changed last minute. The hell… they had invited Kishiar yet this kind of treatment he got. 

Kishiar had said to him, it most likely work of Diarca because they had large networking and many people owed them for their success. 

Yuder grumbled internally as he shoot a glare to the director from behind. 

“Let’s start the interview.” 

Kishiar with his usual smile sat on the chair, the writer start question Kishiar few basic questions. The actor answered calmly, until a dreaded question came. 

“Have you seen anyone recently?” 

“No, I have not, I'm in a longtime relationship with my recruits and Duchy Recruit, Duchy I love you!” Kishiar smiled as he posed in front of the camera. 

“Some rumors said you've been sleeping with someone.” 

“It's a baseless rumor, I have yet to sleep with anyone. Even if I did at that time I would already got married.” Kishiar eyes looked at the camera and yet the gaze were fixated on Yuder who watching the interview intently. 

“I've heard you've been seeing ***** is that true?” 

Yuder eyes naturally fall to the producer, his teeth clenched until a vein bulged on his neck. ‘What the hell is wrong with this interview?!’ Yuder ready to pull the wire connected to the camera.

“Oh, you mean *****? She's getting married soon, she asked me to help her find a venue for her wedding.” Kishiar calmly answered. The ruby eyes coldly stared at the producer and the director. 

Both of them flinched.

“I didn't know, this magazine really curious about personal lives of their guests, it's really surprising. Thank you for taking interest in me.” Kishiar smiled and stood up from the chair. 

The director was sweating and shouted when Kishiar stood up. “Wait!” 

“This is enough isn't it? For about 4 minutes? Recruit and Duchy will love this for sure.” Kishiar explained, legs moving towards Yuder. 

The staff around looked bewildered because the the interview at least should take around 30 minutes but it's only 10 minutes since it started. More worse, the average duration of interview for this magazine that was published usually reach 10 minutes

“Let's leave, manager.” Kishiar whispered to Yuder. The younger nodded, followed Kishiar to the changing room, he asked the stylist to pack up and they would leave immediately. He opened the door to prevent anyone from entering the room. 

The director and producer stood at the changing room door with a pale face. 

“The interview can not end like this! There is still time.” The director spoke. “It does not even reach the time.” Producer added. “It's only a basic questions, he didn't need to feel insulted to be asked about seeing someone” 

“It's not like it can cause scandal.” 

At that Yuder snapped. 

His hand went across the producer's face in an instant. 

“if you want to be a scum, do it properly.” 

The producer's eyes shook as he held his freshly slapped cheek. “You know how the people would react and this is your action? Fine, if it's like that I would be happy to assist.” Yuder said coldly, eyes glaring at them like a predator.

The director and producer gulped down, they could feel bad premonition from Yuder aura. 

“Yuder, let's go now.” Kishiar's voice echoed into Yuder ears, he turned around to see his actor in casual clothes. “Let's go.” Yuder nodded, he bowed once to the director and producer. Kishiar also bowed and congratulated them for good work today. 

In the car, Yuder tightly held the steering wheel, as he stared at all the red lights on the road. 

“Yuder,” 

“Yes?” 

“Would you like to hear the new song?” 

Yuder heart thudded, he glanced at Kishiar through the mirror. “What?” 

“The new song, Keilusa had finished the recording and the producer already merged both of our voices. You want to hear?” 

Yuder eyes fixed on the road, turned the steering wheel to less car area and parked the car at the side of the road. Kishiar looked at Yuder confusedly. 

“What do mean I can hear it?” Yuder asked, his eyes on the mirror looking at Kishiar with troubled eyes. “You're my manager, part of my staff, of course you can hear the song that hasn't been released yet.” Kishiar simply explained, the red eyes stared at Yuder complexion. 

The manager took a deep breath, concealed the excitement that bubbled up inside him. It's a relief to quickly park the car or they would really get into an accident. His fingers still trembled when Kishiar mentioned a new song. 

“But the song not finalized yet, I can't possibly hear it now.” 

“But I want you to hear it.” Kishiar said without missing a beat. 

“No, not until the comeback date has been decided I won't hear the new songs you and Mr. Kei produce.” Yuder determined, looking at those red eyes through the rearview mirror. 

Kishiar looked back at those dark orbs and nodded, “alright, I will wait until then.” Yuder sighs, back leaning on the seat, calming his beating heart. His mind has eased up from his anger.

“Feeling better?” The actor asked. Yuder looked at the steering, and nodded. “Better.” his lips curved up. 

*********

“Yuder!” 

The manager turned to see a burly man walking to him with a smile. “I didn't know I would find you here out of all places.” The man patted Yuder's shoulder, the latter nodded slowly. 

“I'm here to accompany someone.” Yuder replied, as he glanced at the door where Kishiar and Keilusa dined together inside.

“Ohoo, is that the infamous boss? Enon had talked about those men that flocked around you.” the man teased as he followed Yuder line of sight. 

Yuder eyes snapped back to the man. “How's your work?” 

“Going well, I have completed the work I need to do. The documents my boss wants have been sent to him.” Joseph grinned, he fixed his suit jacket. He glanced at his watch, “my wife is here too, do you want to see her?” 

Yuder shook his head, “maybe next time, send my regards to her, also don't forget her follow up checkup in the clinic.” 

Joseph nodded, “sure, see you next time, Yuder.” 

Yuder watched as Joseph the regular at Enon clinic walked away to the end of the hall. 

‘His work finished early…’ 

Yuder opened the door, watching the two brothers in comfortable conversation about their next move for their comeback. Everything will go smoothly. 

**************

Nathan stared at the newspaper in confusion, “what's wrong?” The manager turned to see his boss still in pajamas and messy hair walked into the kitchen and sat at the dining table. 

Nathan handed the newspaper silently, and continued cooking breakfast for both of them. 

Kishiar read through the main title on the newspaper and mused. 

“They got arrested… embezzlement and fraud.” 

Nathan placed breakfast on the table. “Those people are from that magazine right?” Kishiar nodded, just a few days ago he was disrespected by them and they are now on their way to get punished. 

It was rather odd. 

Kishiar folded the paper, set it aside ready to eat breakfast. “Did the legal team do this?” He asked.

Nathan shook his head, “I didn't order it to be done.” 

“So there's someone else holding grudges towards them, it's rather good for us don't you think?” Kishiar smiled as he stabbed into the sausages. “It feels like we have a guardian angel watching over us.” he hummed. 

At Yuder house. 

Enon handed tissues to Yuder, “Did you catch a cold?” Yuder cleans up his clogged nose with the tissue and throws it away. He shook his head, “no.” 

“Someone must have said something bad about you.” Enon snorted, his hand holding the carrot that had been cut and poured it into the stew.