As death continued to descend on Rayen, and the darkness wrapped him up completely, he woke up with a jerk.

Everyone in the meeting room turned their eyes on him.

As usual, his whole body was covered in cold sweat. Still dazed from the overwhelming sensation, it took him a moment to realize that everyone was looking at him.

The World Immortal, who was still wearing her veil, asked him, "Are you okay?"

Immediately, Rayen straightened his back. "I'm fine."

'Damn. I fell asleep!'

Seeing that Rayen was now fine, the meeting continued as usual. However, he had completely missed everything they had discussed about the album.

The second part of the meeting had already started, discussing the matters about some variety show offers and others.

Before the promotion for the second week began, their managers had accepted some of these offers. As for Rayen, he got an offer together with Adrian and Mr. Big News.

However...

"... Why me?" Rayen and Adrian asked simultaneously.

They both looked at each other. It wasn't that they didn't want to be part of this show, but rather that the nature of the show completely clashed with their image.

After all, it was a workout show.

He could understand why the show invited Mr. Big News, but as for him and Adrian, he really couldn't.

"Did they make a mistake?"

'Do I look like the type to work out?'

Mr. Zi explained, staring at Rayen, "The show truly requested for you."

"....."

"They said that your audition video truly moved them."

"... You mean the exercise song?"

Mr. Zi covered his mouth and coughed before nodding.

'Are you kidding me? How could that move them?!'

"Let me tell you what exactly they said," Zi Xu said.

As his coughing fit calmed down, he stood up from his seat. Then, he pinched his throat, making his voice higher.

"It doesn't matter if he danced like shit or not! That exercise song was the embodiment of living healthily! I know for a fact when somebody loves exercising! Why would he even memorize the dance step if he didn't love it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stopped pinching his throat.

"That's all."

After that, he sat back down.

Well... That just meant the person was blind, whoever he was.

Rayen leaned back on his seat, defeated.

"But what about me?" Adrian asked.

"... I'm sorry. It was me," Mr. Big News suddenly spoke.

Adrian turned to him.

"When they asked me who I think doesn't like to work out, I told them it was you..."

"....."

"I'm sorry. I thought it was just a simple question. I didn't think they would even reel you in."

Just like Rayen, Adrian also leaned on his seat, defeated.

Well, they couldn't do anything about it now. Their attendance had been finalized already.

And so, the next day, Rayen, Adrian, and Mr. Big News arrived at the WorkaTon's set.

As soon as the three arrived with their individual manager, a staff member came to fetch them.

Immediately, the said staff member clung to Mr. Big News.

"My, my, such muscles!" she said, pinching Mr. Big News's biceps with drool already forming in the corner of her mouth.

Mr. Big News stood stiff.

The person seemed to have realized her actions and finally took a step back.

"Apologies."

Mr. Big News nodded stiffly.

"Well, let me lead you inside our set!"

The three followed this muscle maniac into the gym. Inside, they encountered a few familiar faces.

When Han Daon spotted the three, he immediately pointed at them. "SEEDZ!"

The three immediately bowed to Han Daon, as well as Choi Jiho and another member beside them.

"Hello, Seniors," the three greeted.

Han Daon nodded, pleased. "Truly so polite."

Adrian chuckled. "Well, thank you, Senior. Did you also get invited to WorkaTon?"

Seeing that they were already acquainted with each other, the staff member left to tend to other things together with the three managers. Before completley leaving, though, her eyes stared at Mr. Big News's arms for a moment.

When her figure faded behind the gym equipments lining up to form a corridor, Mr. Big News let out a sigh of relief.

It was Choi Jiho who responded to Adrian's words earlier, his face in a grimace as he glared at the unknown ALTAIR member. "This workout maniac dragged us as well."

Adrian's smile went crooked. On the side, Rayen laughed dryly.

Han Daon noticed him, shifting his gaze away from Adrian. He gasped.

"What happened to you? You look terrible," Han Daon said.

"Just work burnout," Rayen reasoned.

"You should probably rest before the show starts." Choi Jiho pointed at the corner. "You can lie down there."

Rayen politely said thank you and walked to the area that Choi Jiho had pointed to. Behind him, Adrian and Mr. Big News followed.

Adrian crossed his arms. " You should have said you weren't feeling well so that you could take a break, Eureka."

"I'm fine."

"You clearly don't look fine."

Adrian's voice seemed to be stabbing at his head. Coupled with his suspicion that Adrian was just pretending to have made up with him, Rayen's tone sharpened.

"Are you really concerned about me?"

Both Mr. Big News and Adrian were stunned, surprised at Rayen's sudden change of tone. Immediately Rayen realized what he had just done.

"Oh, sorry..." Rayen massaged his temples. "I'll indeed rest for a while."

Adrian frowned and then left. Mr. Big News also walked away a few moments later. Left alone, Zi Xu found him after speaking to the staff members and handed him a bottle of Revitalizing Drink.

Rayen reached out for it. "Thanks."

"I'll just call for you when you're needed."

Rayen nodded. However, how could he rest? That damn nightmare will creep into his dreams again. Rayen had had enough of it.

Suddenly, Rayen's thoughts were interrupted when somebody threw him a blanket, and his entire body was covered.

"What…?"

Rayen grabbed the blanket, taking it off of him. Then, he saw Adrian's figure, standing before him, his hands deep in his pockets.

"What the hell kind of nightmares are you even having?" Adrian said. "You're looking more and more like a sleep-deprived Xu Jiji."

Rayen glared at him.

Still, he accepted Adrian's 'good gesture' and wrapped himself up with the blanket. He didn't answer Adrian's question, though. Instead, he shifted his eyes away from Adrian and observed the set.

In this gym filled with heavily muscled guys, Rayen's huddled figure on the corner definitely looked out of place, earning a few looks.

After every one of the guests arrived, the show finally started.

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