I stopped eating and focused on the TV. That’s right, I knew it! The way I’ve groveled like a dog must have been effective!
“…You’re happier than when your own fan club was created. Geez. Anyone would think you’re the dad of Stardust.”
Seo Eun, who was eating in front of me, grumbled. Hmm, did I make it too obvious?
“In other breaking news, experts have announced their forensic results regarding the last airplane incident involving Egoistic, stating that ‘it seems the bomb did not go off.’ The plane has sunk into the sea, preventing a full investigation, but based on the last available photograph, experts say there is no sign of an explosion. The submerged aircraft is currently being salvaged, and more details will be released as they…
“What the heck, how did they not notice that?”
The world seems to be against me.
“Brother, just give up. The real-time trending number one right now is ‘#Mangostick_Believed’.”
Seo Eun showed me the dreadful truth on her phone.
No, this can’t be reality…
“But wait. Whether I set off the bomb or not, I did cause the crash, right? And there are still people covering for me?”
“Some people are saying that you had a bigger picture in mind, that there were no civilian casualties, right? The support from your fans, the Mangodan, is massive.”
“But does that even make sense? After what I’ve done?”
“It’s strange to me too. Everyone must be on some sort of collective drug, the support doesn’t make sense. Look at this.”
“What is it?”
Seo Eun handed me her phone.
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