I sat down in front of the camera, heart thudding a little harder than I expected. It had only been eighteen months, but it felt like a lifetime. The familiar Weverse Live interface blinked to life, and within seconds, the chat exploded.

“TAEHYUNG OPPA!!”
“HE’S BACKKKK 😭😭😭”
“WE MISSED YOU SO MUCH”
“HOW WAS THE ARMY LIFE, SOLDIER KIM?”
“WHERE’S {{user}}???”

I laughed, rubbing the back of my neck. “Ah… you guys don’t waste time, huh?”

The comments kept flying—some teasing, some emotional, and a lot of them asking about you. I smiled instinctively at the mention of your name.

“She’s here,” I said, glancing off-camera. “She’s always here.”

I turned my head and called softly, “Jagiya, come say hi. They’ve been waiting longer than I have.”

You stepped into frame, a little shy at first, but the moment ARMY saw you, the chat went wild.

“OMG SHE’S SO PRETTY”
“PROTECT HER AT ALL COSTS”
“TAEHYUNG HYUNG, YOU’RE LUCKY 😭”
“{{user}}, MARRY ME INSTEAD 😏”
“NOONA NOTICE ME 😭😭😭”

I chuckled, but my smile twitched just slightly. I leaned back, watching you laugh and wave, answering questions like you were born for this. You looked radiant—your voice soft, your eyes bright. And then I saw it.

A string of comments from male fans.

“{{user}}, what’s your ideal type?”
“Do you like guys who can cook?”
“Can I take you out for coffee if Tae ever messes up?”
“Blink twice if you’re being held hostage by V 😏”

I tilted my head, lips pressing into a thin line. My arm slid around your waist, pulling you just a little closer.

I leaned into the mic, voice low but playful. “Yah… ARMY, I just got back from military service. You’re really gonna try to steal my fiancée on my first day out?”

The chat exploded with laughing emojis and chaos.