A/N - I'M ENFORCING A RULE THAT EVERYONE HAS TO COMMENT AT LEAST 15 TIMES ON THIS PARTICULAR CHAPTER BECAUSE THIS SHIT IS 3225 WORDS AND I WORKED SO HARD ON IT.
~CEO Im Shihyuk
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[The vlive opens in the dance practice room and Devin holding the camera.]

Devin: Hey guys welcome to SPARK’s very important vlive

[Jason pops up behind him and rests his head on Devin’s shoulder]

Jason: Hi, we’re SPARK, the sparks that will light the fire in your hearts and just like AOJE and their friends we are extremely uncool.

Devin: We’re gonna be doing a Q&A as well

Jason: Except we have an announcement to make so our vlive is more important

[Both of them smile sadly then Devin focuses the camera on Wonnie who is helping Mint and JJ with dance moves while Grant is just chilling in the corner talking on the phone.]

Devin: Guys come on it’s time to answer fans questions.

[The boys stopped what they were doing and came over to Devin]

Devin: First one is from AishaAisha who wants to know what we do for fun when we have free time?

[Wonnie mumbled something that couldn’t be heard by the camera but whatever he said made Mint laugh and then smirk as he nodded in agreement.]

JJ [Rolls his eyes and ignores them]: I like to widen my music horizon, listening to different artists and I also like to experiment with new dances that I don’t have time to do when I’m practicing.

Mint: I like writing music and eating out.

Grant: I like to go visit my cousin at Big Dream Entertainment.

Devin: I like dancing and being around my friends or spending one on one time with the most beautiful girl in the world

JJ: You hang out with my girlfriend?

Devin [pushes JJ]: I meant my girl Rae.

Grant [snickers]: Oh yeah, your baby mama

Jason: I like to annoy my twin sister in my time off

[They all looked at Wonnie]

Mint: What about you DaeDae?

Wonnie [Blushes at the nickname]: Um, I’m a very shy introverted person so when I want to do something fun, it’s usually something I can do alone like dancing or drawing

Jason: HelloMyGoodFriend wants to know if Wonnie is still friends with Andy?

Wonnie: Ah, the real question [laughs] Yes. Andy Hyung and I are still friends, we don’t talk as much as we used to but we still have each other’s backs. We had a really rough patch after we broke up but when I was sad he was there for me and I did the same for him which helped us reconnect.

Devin: It was sad seeing you cry…

Mint: We all wanted to be there for you Dae.

Wonnie [softly smiles]: I know you guys did… I love you guys.

JJ: We love you too Wonnie

Jason: This is getting too feelsy, someone read the next question

Grant: Bubblep0pisabop wants to know what music each of the members listen to. I listen to western pop.

JJ: I try to listen to as many genres as possible because I want to have an open mind and be educated in all genres. However, if I had to pick, I’ve honestly always loved TR1LLEST Sunbae’s style.

Wonnie [chuckles]: JJ is a bigger TR1LLEST fanboy than I am

Devin: That’s saying something since you dated one of the members

Wonnie [mumbles]: Two.

[All of them stared at Wonnie in shock and Wonnie stayed quiet as he felt embarrassed. Mint smiled and put his arms around Wonnie’s shoulders]

Mint: Don’t be embarrassed Dae, everyone has a past.

Wonnie [looks up at Mint and smiles]: I’m fine Hyung

Grant: We are getting off topic

[Mint let go of Wonnie and moved closer to the camera]

Mint: I listen to a lot since I like getting inspiration from many genres.

Jason: Not to be conceited or anything but I listen to SPARK… I quite like our styles and am super keen for our next project.

Devin: I’ve liked hiphop my whole life but I’ve been trying out new genres recently

JJ: Can we take this to the official vlive area? My feet are sore from dancing.

Mint: You gotta let Wonnie tell the fans what he listens to first.

Wonnie: Hmm… I really like listening to Korean R&B. I love people with smooth vocals… That’s why I like Dean Sunbaenim so much and listen to him all the time but for American music, I listen to Drake and Cardi B or anything on my playlist that I can dance to.

[JJ points to the door]

JJ: To the couch!

[The group all left the practice room, Devin filmed the hallways as they walked and any idol or trainee that they passed waved and said hi to the camera. When they got to the vlive are Devin set his phone on the stand they use. Mint sat down on the left side of the couch and Grant immediately sat beside him with JJ on the other side of him. Wonnie stood in front of him pouting.]

Wonnie: You’re in my seat.

Grant: Yah, I’m older!

Wonnie [Frowns]: No you aren’t maknae

Grant: Just sit on the floor with Jason and Devin.

[Wonnie pouted more and looked at Mint who pat the arm rest. Wonnie sighed and sat on the arm rest and leaned against Mint trying to get comfortable as Devin sat on the floor beside Jason.]

JJ: I think we should give our first announcement.

Jason: Did you want to do it since you are the leader?

JJ: Sure. So for anyone who watched Shihyuk’s vlive you would know that SPARK is getting our own reality show. As of now I am happy to announce that it will be titled Flameous which is a play on the word flame and famous. It will be airing in June.

Devin: Exciting things will happen on the show. For new fans you will understand ways to tell us all apart and get to know us.

Grant: We’ll play games and test out our teamwork

Mint: We’ll give interviews answering questions and saying what we think of the other members

Wonnie: You might see cute little vlogs we shot but I can guarantee Shihyuk will include videos from when we were trainees and first became a group

Jason: Not to mention sneak peeks behind the creative genius that is SPARK as well as the music producers and teams we work with

Devin: There is just so much to look forward to.

JJ: In the meantime let’s get back to answering questions before we make the second announcement.

Grant: HyunsBigDEnergy wants to know who we look up to in the company?

JJ: Before I answer I would just like to appreciate that username. My girlfriend does have big D energy

Wonnie [mumbles]: That’s because you’re a whole bottom Hyung

[Mint laughs at Wonnie’s comment and JJ pouts]

JJ: I am not.

Mint [Narrows his eyes]: Junwoo this entire group consists of bottoms.

[JJ was the only one who protested that comment]

Wonnie: Hyung just answer the question.

JJ: Okay well I’m sure fans already know I look up to TR1LLEST, but beside them, I look up to you Won. You are a great group member and an even better soloist and I aspire to be like that.

Wonnie: Aww you’re so sweet Hyung.

Devin: I also look up to TR1LLEST Sunbaes.

Wonnie [Nods but nervously chuckles]: Although he is younger, Samuel from TR1LLEST is someone I really look up to. He is so determined and whatever he sets his mind to he does it and well I look up to him for that. But if I couldn’t choose Sammy then I would chose JJ because being a leader is really hard but he handles it so well.

JJ [does a finger heart]: Love you Won

Wonnie [Does a finger heart back]: You too Hyungie

Mint: I look up to Shihyuk Sajangnim

Jason: Same

Grant: I look up to Andy to be honest.

[Wonnie shifted uncomfortably and sat up to stretch then moved down off the arm rest and on to Mint’s lap.]

Wonnie: That spot is so uncomfortable. Can someone read the next question please? I can’t read the screen from here.

Grant: Mujigayyy wants to know if any of us have secret talents?

JJ: Sunbae get off vlive and go do idol things.

Devin + Wonnie: Congrats on your solo debut though

Grant: I don’t have any secret talents sorry Sunbaenim

Jason: Mine are staying secret.

Wonnie: I pretty sure I don’t but maybe I just haven’t discovered them yet? [Laughs]

JJ: It’s a really hard question… If I had one I’d probably say I can pick up languages easily? After I finish learning Japanese I want to start another language, maybe French? Haha, I don’t know we’ll see

Mint: I can make really good desserts

Wonnie: They are sweet like him

Mint [Blushes]: Thanks DaeDae.

Wonnie [Looks over his shoulder]: Wait did I say that out loud? I didn't mean to...

[Mint nods and Wonnie hides his face in Mint’s shoulder trying to hide his embarrassment.]

Mint [mumbles and pets Wonnie’s head]: Cute.

[The other members watched them slightly confused because they didn’t realise the two were this close.]

Devin: ……. Anywayyyyyyyyy…. I can play the drums, that’s my secret talent.

Jason: Dev this one is specifically for you. RavinIsGoals wants to know how you took the news when Rae told you that you were going to be a father and if you guys have discussed baby names yet

Devin: Honestly, I was super excited when I found out but also very worried. Being idols and all, I was worried about her carrying our baby and being around so many people all the time. We have talked about names but we have not come to a conclusion yet but we did chose the baby’s godparents.

JJ: That was Tae and Andy sunbaenims right?

Devin: Andy Sunbae is by default. We chose Tae Sunbae but since they are dating…

Wonnie: Poor Jungie… All he wanted was to be a parent

Devin: I want to give a quick thanks to our fans for being so chill about my relationship with Rae and for being so supportive about the baby, I know it must be hard on you guys but honestly I still love you guys and my attitude towards you won’t change just because I’m becoming more of an adult. Kindlings are seriously the best fanbase ever, we don’t deserve you guys.

Jason: Speaking of TR1LLEST though, GrantMeAWish wants to know if a collab with TR1LLEST or Grindz is possible?

Grant: Your username is the cutest and I love you.

Devin: JJ should answer this one as the leader.

JJ: Honestly, SPARK is always really busy but next time we have a chance we’ll definitely consider because I would love to work alongside some of the sunbaenims and I know the others would too.

Devin: Mintswifu says 'Mint Oppa will you marry me?'

Mint: You have to get me a ring first

Wonnie [clings to Mint]: You can’t have my Hyung. He isn’t allowed to get married.

Mint [chuckles]: But what if she is really pretty?

Wonnie [whispers]: I’m prettier

Mint [still chuckling]: Sorry wifu, you’ll have to fight Wonnie to marry me.

Jason: Seriously what is going on with you two?

Wonnie + Mint: Nothing

Jason: We’ll all pretend like we believe that.

Devin: Maybe they are making the most of their time…

Grant: Oh.

Jason: That makes more sense…

JJ: Moving on.

Grant: MarryMeWonnie wants to know who makes the worst jokes in the group

Wonnie: I can’t marry you sorry…. I like boys…

Mint: What if it is a boy?

Wonnie [shakes his head]: It’s still a no.

Grant: Guys. Who makes the worst jokes? My vote is on JJ

Devin: I think we can all agree to that.

Jason: Devinswife wants to know what artist we would collab with.

Devin: Why is Rae commenting?

[The boys all chuckled.]

Jason: I would love to collab with my sister Jaden and make her famous since she is only a trainee.

Grant: I want us to collab with my cousin Yeonmi from Big Dream Entertainment. Shihyuk Sajangnim and Jaeun Noona pleaseeeeeeeeee make this happen

Devin: I want to collab with Jimin Sunbaenim from BTS

Wonnie: uhhh, any idol I would beyond happy to collaborate with, but any AKE artist or maybe… Dean Sunbaenim

JJ: I’m surprised you didn’t say you wanted to collab on a solo with Mint since his vocals are mint!

[Everyone groaned at the joke except for Wonnie who laughed cutely because he genuinely thought it as funny.]

Mint: This might be surprising but I also want to collab with Dean Sunbaenim

JJ: Personally, I’d love to collab with either Dean Sunbaenim or maybe Chaeyeong Sunbaenim as a group and like I’ve said before TR1LLEST Sunbaes bu also Wildcard or Pentagon? I’m not sure there’s so many great artists.

Jason: Wheresexoscomeback wants to know what the hardest thing about being an idol is… I think having no privacy is the hardest thing

Grant: I think the long schedules and missing out on precious sleep

JJ: Probably having to tiptoe in public when I’m with my friends or my family…

Devin: The hardest thing is having to constantly act a certain way or loads of people will hate on you.

Mint [Nodding in agreement]: The hardest thing is definitely being in the limelight all the time. It would be nice if we could do certain things without being surrounded by fans and such. Dae, what is the hardest for you?

Wonnie: Talking t-to others? [nervously chuckles] I mean I’m kind of weird. I love performing and it makes me extremely happy but when I have to talk to people like directors, fans at fan signings, music show hosts or other idols I’m not familiar with then I get really nervous and such. As an idol I have to talk to a lot of people and I don’t know… I just find it really hard. It took me months before I even had a proper conversation with my members.

Mint: Now look at you, you are able to joke around with us [smiles]

[Wonnie nuzzles into Mint and the two boys cuddle not even caring that they are on camera]

JJ: um next question... HyunisDaddyMaterial [laughs] yeah she is… um they want to know what our favorite ships in the company are.

Jason: I know Andy is with Tae but like I kinda still ship Samdy and JungWon… Sorry Won.

Wonnie [smiles down at him contently]: It’s fine Hyung

JJ: Mei and E.Kay are probably my favorite. Those two are such a power couple and it unites the rap side of both AKE and Nightlight just as much as AOJE does.

Devin: I like Andy and Tae Sunbaes as a couple

Mint: Mine is Devin and Rae for sure.

Wonnie: Mine is definitely JJ Hyung and Hyun Sunbaenim! They are very great for each other and I’m happy they got together because Hyun Sunbae makes my Hyung very happy.

Devin: RanaLana asks; If you could chose to be another member, who would you chose? I would want to be Mint. He writes really good lyrics and he sings very well and I want to be able to do that.

Jason: I’d probably chose Devin so I know what it’s like to be perfect

[Devin blushed and leaned his head on Jason’s shoulder]

Devin [half-heartedly]: YAH!

Grant: I’d be our leader-nim. JJ Hyung is so cool.

JJ [laughs]: What an odd question… probably Wonnie or Grant, they are both really talented in my eyes.

Wonnie: Probably Jason Hyung, he’s really cool and “out there”

Jason: That’s a good thing right?

Wonnie: Yeah

Mint: I’d chose Wonnie because he is cute and I want to experience being a better dancer than I am.

Wonnie: But Hyung you are already a great dancer

Jason: Blossom.Xanderr says; Since you all like TR1LLEST who are your biases

Wonnie [immediately]: Samuel Hong! [grins]

Devin: Andy

Mint: Tae

Jason: It was Seulie but now I guess it’s Tae

Grant: Andy

JJ: Definitely Sammy because he helps Wonnie out and Wonnie is one of my members~

Devin: Ricecaek wants to know who the laziest member of SPARK is? Imma say that I am

Wonnie: I never lived in the dorm but based on practicing I think… Grant, s-sorry!

Mint: Devin is the laziest

JJ: Honestly, it’s probably me but Grant’s cousin’s stage name is Lazi so if not me then him

Jason: The maknae.

Grant: Devin Hyung

Devin: Ooh this next one is interesting… JMint asks; Who do you think in your group would survive until the end of a zombie apocalypse?

[They all went silent as they thought deeply about it and glanced around at each other contemplating the question.]

Mint: Jason. He would be dumb enough to face down with zombies and somehow win.

[Jason laughed and nodded]

Wonnie: JJ Hyung, for sure. He is really smart so I’m sure he would survive until the end.

Devin: I happen to agree with Mint about Jason

Jason: I wanna say me

Grant: Devin would… Maybe Wonnie if he was brave enough to ask someone stronger for help

JJ: I think Devin and I definitely, the others would get distracted by seeing like ice cream or something silly [laughs]

Grant: Firestarter350 asks if we all ship Rae and Devin? I do

Wonnie: Yes! I do!

Jason: I don’t

Devin: Seriously?

Jason: I ship us?

Devin [rolls his eyes]: Sure.

Devin: Obviously I ship myself with Rae.

Mint: Of course I do

JJ: Ditto

Jason: Should we make this the last question?

Grant: Sure.

Jason: JaySPARK says; Do you think any of your bandmates are crushing on other AKE trainees? Okay well JJ, Grant and Devin all have girlfriends so really it’s only me, Mint and Wonnie left… I know I’m not but that doesn’t mean Wonnie and Mint aren’t

JJ: I think Mint is crushing on Wonnie

Mint: I OBJECT! I’m honestly not sure… if someone is crushing they are doing a good job of hiding it…

Grant: Not a clue

Devin: The might be, I wouldn’t be surprised. As long as they are happy then so are we.

Wonnie [fidgets and tucks his hands in his sleeves]: I don’t know… I don’t talk to the group very much…?

Devin: This vlive seems to be coming to an end…

Mint: No it can’t end… that would mean…

Wonnie: Let’s just make the announcement since Double_Hyunji is asking about comebacks…

JJ: Am I the one who has to tell them?

Wonnie: Please?

JJ [sighs]: Hey guys so SPARK will be having a comeback on the 19th of May

Wonnie: Followed by a solo comeback from me on the 21st

JJ: However, our title track for our new album, One Shot, that Andy has so kindly written and translated for us will be Wonnie’s last song as a member of SPARK

Wonnie: I’ve grown to love everyone in SPARK but groups just aren’t my thing… I want to do all that I can as a soloist before I reconsider being in a group

[Mint tightened his grip around Wonnie’s waist and buried his face in Wonnie’s shoulder]

Mint: Why do you have to leave right after this vlive?

[Wonnie pats Mint’s cheek but doesn’t say anything and Devin gets up towards his phone waving and turning the vlive off]