CHAPTER 126: SIDE MISSION: LUTHER’S SECRET

The livestream went incredibly smoothly from beginning to end.

"We’ll be appearing on Show Champion Music this weekend to promote, so don’t forget to tune in," Joshua looked toward the camera and said with a smile.

Luther raised a thumbs-up beside him. "There will be lots of special gifts for those who come to the recording!"

[I’ll definitely be there!]

[Well, you can’t have the show without me anyway, I’m way too free hahaha]

[Ahhh, I’m about to say goodbye to my beloved husbands]

[Husbands? They’re my sons!]

[Either way, Joshua is my wife]

[Nope, the whole group would object to that]

[Hahaha]

The livestream screen went dark. As soon as it ended, Joshua wobbled nonstop, collapsing onto his chair like a limp noodle.

Next to him, Luther lifted Joshua’s hand, then let it drop, before finally taking it into his own, squeezing and kneading it repeatedly. Soft... and even a little fragrant. Tsk.

Suddenly, his expression darkened slightly, as if some thought flashed through his mind. He shot upright all at once, so quickly and abruptly that his chair scraped backward with a loud bang.

Joshua couldn’t help but look up, staring blankly at Luther. "What’s wrong with you?"

Luther lifted his chin, avoiding Joshua’s gaze. Instead, he stretched and said, "I’m going out to clear my head for a bit."

"Forget him, let’s go back too," Leonard said.

The early stages after debut were truly busy—busier than Joshua had imagined. Or perhaps this was simply proof that their debut had been a true success.

They weren’t just appearing on music shows—they were also doing interviews and even shooting magazine covers.

This time, William didn’t mock them as a bunch of kids riding on the show’s popularity anymore.

After all, their debut song and lineup had exploded in popularity. By now, they had become a rookie boy group with a solid early reputation. They would need more time to grow even more famous and stable, but Joshua felt that was only a matter of time.

Joshua’s newest mission was completed one week after their official debut.

However, the thing that really made his head hurt had only just arrived.

Side Mission.

[Complete side missions to unlock more quests!

Side Mission: Luther has a secret. What is it?

Time limit: 30 days]

It was the first time he’d seen a mission with a 30-day deadline. Everything was getting harder.

But Luther’s secret... why did the system want him to dig into someone else’s private matters? There’s always a reason something is kept secret...

Joshua thought to himself and instinctively looked toward Luther.

As if sensing Joshua’s gaze, Luther suddenly grinned, leaning his whole body toward him.

"What’s wrong? Staring at me like that—have you finally fallen under my charm?"

That line was something Leonard would say.

Joshua looked at Luther and teased, "I feel like you’ve been distant from me lately."

Luther paused for a moment, seemingly hesitating. But he quickly waved it off. "You’re overthinking it, Joshua. We’ll be best friends for life!"

He emphasized it—Luther couldn’t tell whether he was saying it to Joshua or to himself.

Then he grabbed Joshua’s hand again and started playing with it.

Joshua’s other hand was also taken by Henry, who kept kneading it nonstop. Joshua had no idea what was so amusing about his hands.

He felt a little numb inside as he thought that.

Joshua didn’t notice Henry lowering his gaze, looking at him with a deep, unreadable darkness in his eyes.

Right now, they were on their way to the first fansign of their career.

Ms. Elly had already gone over the procedure beforehand. It was simple: they would sit and interact with fans. Still, they needed to be mindful of their words and actions, and fans were, of course, not allowed to act overly excited—there would be plenty of staff keeping a watchful eye.

Joshua leaned his head toward the window, his whole body practically slumping onto Henry.

Henry stiffened. He could smell the sweet, subtle scent on Joshua, and he watched the swaying waist right in front of him.

Lowering his gaze again, Henry eventually lifted both hands and placed them around Joshua’s waist. Even through several layers of clothing, he could still feel the warmth and softness underneath—the heat of Joshua’s body pressed against him.

"Careful," Henry said softly.

Outside, fans were already standing along both sides of the road, blocked off by security and a rope barrier.

The moment they noticed ShineOn’s van approaching, excitement erupted. They immediately started jumping and cheering.

Just then, the window beside Joshua suddenly rolled down, revealing his face peeking out—along with Henry’s serious expression right next to him.

The fans screamed even louder now that nothing blocked their voices.

Joshua was startled for a second. He widened his eyes, quietly glanced at the driver, then smiled brightly and greeted the fans.

Polaris saw Joshua’s signature closed-eye smile and instantly screamed.

"Ahhhh, he’s so cute! Seriously!"

"ShineOn! ShineOn!"

"Henry! Joshua! Is Joshua sitting on Henry’s lap?!"

The members had already started getting out of the van. Hearing that, Joshua immediately said with sincerity, "I’m not."

"ADORABLEEEEEE!"

Joshua: "..."

To their fans, their idols were always the cutest beings alive. Even the smallest gesture was enough to send them into a state of delighted chaos.

Leonard and Justin were getting out of another van.

Joshua waved to fans as he headed inside. Just then, a fan waving a banner on the side kept calling, "Joshua! Joshua! Please!"

Joshua glanced at her banner, and the fan hurriedly said, "Please do the blowing-kiss scene again!"

Joshua instantly puckered his lips, raised a hand to them, gave a loud mwah, and blew a kiss toward the crowd.

"Aaaaa!!"

"Aaaahh Joshua!"

"He’s his own pink-tone girlfriend!"

Joshua couldn’t help pouting slightly at that—so what if his lips were pink?!

"SO CUTE AAAAA!"

Even after they entered the venue, they could still faintly hear fans screaming outside.

"They really do love us, haha."

Joshua laughed joyfully, practically skipping.

At that moment, Leonard suddenly grabbed him by the collar, saying seriously, "Have some dignity. Why are you this happy?"

Joshua nodded honestly. In Leonard’s grip, he behaved like an obedient little rabbit.

Leonard felt his teeth itch with frustration. Below them, fans were already lining up restlessly.

Right then, Joshua suddenly raised a hand and swatted Leonard’s away, frowning. "I told you not to mess around. What if you ruin my styling?"