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Taehyung returned to the dressing room after the interview and immediately removed the microphone. He answered the host's questions confidently, smiling at the right moments, and even cracked a joke, despite having barely slept in the last few days. Now, as the door closed, his face was tense and his hands were visibly shaking.

Jungkook was waiting for him there. He owned the agency that, in six months, had transformed the unknown Taehyung into one of the most talked-about stars. Along with advertising contracts, filming, and performances, the artist's life came with a tight schedule, oversight, and a contract that prevented Taehyung from agreeing to even small projects.

Jungkook approached him, tucked a stray strand of hair, and looked at his reflection in the mirror. The first news had already appeared on his phone screen: the interview had been well-received, and Taehyung's ratings had risen again. It would seem a cause for celebration. But Taehyung himself looked as if he could barely stand.

"You did well," Jungkook said. "But you finished too quickly in the end. People should want to see you again, not think you're bored."

Taehyung remained silent. He knew it was pointless to argue: Jungkook always found an explanation for why every concession was necessary for his career.

"You have a photo shoot in ten minutes. Smile normally and don't make a scene, Taehyung. You don't want to lose all this, do you?"