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You sat there, stunned. Pretend to date Yeonjun? Was this some kind of joke?

"I-I don’t think I can do this," you stammered, shaking your head.

Yeonjun leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. "It’s just for a few weeks. After that, we can ‘break up’ and move on. Easy."

Easy? EASY?! You were supposed to act like you were dating a global idol, and he thought it would be easy?

The manager sighed. "We understand it’s a lot to take in, but this will protect both you and Yeonjun from unnecessary hate. Plus, we’ll compensate you for your time."

You hesitated. It’s not like you wanted money, but this whole situation was spiraling out of control. If you didn’t agree, people would keep digging into your life, assuming things that weren’t true.

Yeonjun must’ve noticed your hesitation because he suddenly grinned. "Come on, Y/N. It won’t be that bad. Think of it as a free trial of dating a celebrity."

You rolled your eyes. "That’s the worst sales pitch I’ve ever heard."

But you sighed in defeat. "Fine. I’ll do it."

Yeonjun’s smirk widened. "Welcome to the world of showbiz, babe."

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Phase One: The Soft Launch

Your first ‘public appearance’ with Yeonjun was at a quiet, upscale restaurant. The goal was simple—get caught on camera, but subtly.

You walked beside him, trying to act natural, but every step felt unnatural. Was your hand swinging too much? Were you walking too fast?

"You look like a robot," Yeonjun whispered, chuckling.

"Well, excuse me for never fake-dating an idol before," you shot back.

He laughed, then did something insane—he grabbed your hand.

Your brain short-circuited.

"Relax," he murmured. "Just play along."

You were about to argue, but then—flash!

Paparazzi. Fans. Cameras. You were officially caught.

And just like that, the internet exploded.

♡○°+×+°○♡

Phase Two: Convincing the World

Within hours, #YeonjunDatingConfirmed trended worldwide.

"Who is she?""They look cute together!""She’s so lucky. I wish that were me.""Ugh, another fake relationship. Classic idol move."

You scrolled through the comments, overwhelmed. Yeonjun, on the other hand, seemed unbothered.

"People will believe what they want," he said, shrugging. "We just have to make it look real."

"...How?"

Yeonjun grinned. "We give them a love story."

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To be continued...