Novel Full Chapter 1040: Why We're Here
Chapter 1040: Why We’re Here
Was this a hybrid interview?
The boys knew that the channel had a retrospective type of interview along with an interview with animals. However, they were mixing them together just for DAWN!
The kittens had become the center of attention, earning awed expressions and laughter from
the group. The once plain room now felt alive, filled with playful chaos as the kittens explored their surroundings.
“This one’s fearless,” Akira muttered, watching as a black kitten clawed its way up his sweater, its tiny paws gripping the fabric for dear life.
He held the kitten at arm’s length, unsure whether to laugh or panic. “Do I look like a -climbing tree?”
“It’s trying to escape your bad vibes,” Jaeyong teased, stroking a fluffy white kitten curled in his lap.
The room erupted in laughter as Akira shot him a mock glare. “At least mine isn’t shedding all over me.”
Across the table, Sehun’s ginger kitten had fallen asleep on his lap, its small chest rising and falling peacefully. He glanced at his members around him, then down at the sleeping fluffball. “You guys need to calm down. They’re kittens, not wild animals.”
Ren, however, was too busy chasing after his tiny gray kitten, which had wriggled out of his arms and darted across the room. “This one IS a wild animal,” he groaned, scrambling to catch it before it disappeared.
Amid the commotion, June sat stiffly in his chair, trying to look unbothered as three kittens- yes, three hung onto him.
A tabby curled into the crook of his arm, purring loudly, while a calico pawed at his lap, and a black kitten tried to nuzzle under his chin. He gave an exasperated sigh, his attempts to gently nudge them away failing.
“Why do they all go to him?” Akira asked, arms folded as he eyed June’s growing collection of kittens. “I only got one.”
Jisung, cradling his black-and-white kitten, chuckled softly. “Maybe they can sense who the real softie is.”
“Me?” June scoffed, rolling his eyes. “You can take them away if you like.”
“The kitties like the kitty,” Casper said with a smirk, earning scattered chuckles.
“Shut up,” June snapped, though his hand betrayed him, gently stroking the tabby’s fur. His expression was equal parts annoyed and fond. Of course, June liked it. He acted like a dad who said he didn’t want a pet but cared for it in the end.
“It’s obvious you love them,” Jisung pointed out with a knowing grin.
June glared at him but said nothing, choosing instead to focus on the kitten nuzzling his chin.
Before anyone could comment, another situation happened.
One of the kittens, seemingly overwhelmed by excitement, decided to relieve itself on the pristine white floor. Another followed suit, scratching at the surface like it was litter.
“Oh no,” Akira groaned, jumping back in horror. “They’re pooping!”
The crew burst into laughter while a staff member rushed in to clean the mess.
Meanwhile, Ren held his head in his hands. “This is a disaster.”
June’s tabby, not to be outdone, let out a soft meow before adding to the chaos with its own ‘contribution.’ June’s expression was one of pure disbelief. “Are you serious right now?”
“The kittens feel comfortable around you,” Jay’s ex said, struggling to hide her amusement. “I’d rather they didn’t,” June replied dryly, though he helped wipe the tabby cat before keeping it secure in his arms.
Once the room was cleaned up and the kittens settled, the interview resumed.
The boys sat back on the ground, each with a kitten either in their lap or curled nearby.
June’s personal entourage of three remained stubbornly by his side, much to the amusement of the others.
The director cleared his throat, signaling the start of the first question. “How are you?”
Jaeyong was the first to respond. “We’re better than ever,” he said, glancing at his members with a small smile. “The past few weeks have been great. We went overseas. We’re being acknowledged around the world. We even won some awards. It’s great, really.”
“Before that…well, we didn’t even know if we could stay in the same group. But look at us now.”
The others nodded in agreement, their expressions reflecting their gratitude and pride.
Ren leaned forward slightly, his hand resting on the table. “Yeah, it’s been a rollercoaster, but we’re here, and that’s what matters.”
Casper grinned, his tone lightening the mood. “And now we’ve got kittens. Can’t get much better than this.”
The crew chuckled, and the director moved on to the next question. “What’s the secret to your success?”
For a moment, the boys looked at one another, silently deciding who should answer.
Then, almost in unison, they turned to June.
June blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Why are you all looking at me?”
“Because it’s obvious,” Zeth said simply, earning murmurs of agreement from the others.
“You’re the reason for our success!” Jisung happily exclaimed. The others nodded in agreement. Zeth, too, agreed without any complaints.
June sighed, still petting the kittens. “That’s not true at all.”
“It is, though,” Jaeyong said. “You bring in the most fans to our group.”
June shook his head. “At the end of the day, they are still fans of our group. The fact that I brought them into the fandom does not change that.”
“If you ask me, then I say that the secret is that there’s no secret at all,” he said, looking directly at the camera.
“We’re not faking it. What you see is what you get.”
The room grew quiet as he continued. “We make music that we like. Of course, we look at the results—we want to succeed, and we want to make our fans proud. But we’ve reached a point where the most important thing is making good music. Not just for us but for everyone who listens. For our fans, for people all around the world.”
His words were simple but heartfelt. The kittens remained still, their soft purring the only sound.
“That’s why we’re here,” June finished, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Because we’re real.”