Returning to the practice room after finishing eating with everyone, Minhyeong turned on the live stream and started talking. After the glorious victory of the team, he felt he was worthy to express what he had to go through to get where he is today.
An hour later, he said goodbye to everyone and lay down on the bed. Looking up at the ceiling, his eyes constantly reflected the image of that person's smile. A scene that he will not forget for the rest of his life, the happy look on that person's face even made him forget the presence of the prestigious trophy.
I really want to experience that again... no, as much as possible. It would definitely be great. As long as he's by my side... as long as...
And then suddenly a thought flashed through, pulling him back to reality. Keria support's contract period with T1 has expired from this day. Lee Minhyeong's mind was immediately covered by a fog, his vision suddenly went dark. How could I forget this.. the victory almost made me forget it.
"Minseokie, are you really going to leave?...", whispering his thoughts unconsciously, he covered his eyes with both hands. The feeling inside him now was hard to describe, he should feel happy for taking another step towards his goal, but something seemed empty. He feels that if that person is no longer by his side, will he be able to fully enjoy the joy of victory again like today?

Not with Keria.
Without Ryu Minseok.

Minhyeong could imagine that scenario. His imagination has always been so abundant and vivid.

But then he chose not to.

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At midnight.

Minhyeong vaguely heard footsteps outside, becoming clearer and clearer as if they were approaching his room.

Hyeon-jun went to sing karaoke all night with his friends, Woo-je went out to celebrate with his family, he didn't know where Sanghyeok hyung was but he definitely wouldn't come here. Lee Minhyeong should be alone in this place right now.
He stood up and gently opened the door a crack to look. That person had just turned on the light and that all-too-familiar back was none other than Ryu Minseok.
"Why did you come back? I thought you would go with Deft all night," Minhyeong spoke in a slightly provocative manner, immediately regretting what he had said so he just blamed it on the alcohol.
"Why though? I didn't remember saying that", Minseok replied, seeming a little uncomfortable. Although it was difficult for others to notice, to Minhyeong it was as clear as day. Minseok's voice was a bit drowsy and seemed to show signs of being drunk.
"Did you drank? You said you can't drink alcoholic beverages, didn't you?", Minhyeong smiled nonchalantly, trying his best to hide his jealous thoughts at the sight of Deft and his support having a good time drinking together.
"It's a very special day... I haven't meet him for a long time. Rascal was with us, too", Minseok snorted, his slightly sleepy eyes gazing aimlessly at the lower part of the door.
I saw the picture of you guys together. I just said that on purpose, you don't need to explain. Minhyeong nodded silently and stared at Minseok, who coincidentally looked up to meet his gaze. In less than 2 seconds, his support quickly turned away, shutting the door with a feeble "good night".

Minhyeong stood still for a moment, looking at the empty space.
"That's all...? Is that all you want to say...", he whispered with disappointment and stumbled into the room, slumping on the chair.

He opened his phone, scrolled idly and dropped his heart on the photos capturing the team's winning moments. His mood became a little better when he saw the image of him and his support embracing each other become popular on many platforms. "Minseok's buried his face in my chest... it felt like a dream."
And then suddenly he stopped in front of a photo of Coach Sky hugging his support. He looked blankly it for a moment, then turned off the phone and put it on the table.
He had a feeling Keria would stay in T1, but didn't want to put too much hope into that. If it was the Keria he knew, no matter where he went, he could shine and be loved by everyone, both now and in the future.

But Minseokie-ah...
No one understands you better than me. If one day we have to face each other... I will definitely destroy you, and your team.