As the girls saw the boys saying those words on a public ad, they were in complete disbelief and started coughing. Their mother laughed, poured a glass of water, and handed it to them.
Their father teased, "Girls, what's with your reaction, huh? They're just being sweet!"
Their mother chuckled, "These boys are bold and cute. If they have time, bring them home. I want to cook for them. They look exactly like my dream sons!"
The girls' mouths dropped open as they exchanged wide-eyed glances and laughed awkwardly. They blushed like crazy.
Xuanye covered her face and groaned, "These boys... and flutterhao~ you're really making my heart flutter now."
Nian's cheeks were burning. Her heart was pounding as she thought about DK in those clothes, giving that subtle hint. She chuckled and whispered, "Loudie... how can you show your affection like that?" She shook her head and said aloud, "You boys are unbelievable."
After finishing breakfast, the girls went to their room, plopped onto the bed, and continued blushing while staring at the wall.
Xuanye turned to her and said, "Nian, I didn't expect them to actually do that in the ad!"
Nian smiled, "Yeah, Xuanye. They've gotten bold now. They're not hiding anymore—they really want to show they're in love."
Xuanye giggled. "Nian, should we video call them?"
Nian lit up. "What if they're busy?"
"We can try once. If they don't pick up, we'll let it go," Xuanye said.
Nian nodded excitedly. Xuanye grabbed her phone and placed the video call. Both girls held their breath nervously as it rang.
On the other side, the boys had just woken up and were brushing their teeth.
Scoups, toothbrush in mouth, asked, "Guys, do you hear something?"
Wonwoo shook his head. "No…"
Hoshi and Dino glanced around. "Wait, I think someone's phone is ringing."
The boys turned their heads toward the sound like they were in a horror movie.
Boo and Jun stepped out, toothbrushes still in hand, and checked the phones on the table.
Boo picked up the ringing phone and answered.
Meanwhile, the girls waited for someone to pick up. But when Boo answered, Xuanye panicked and declined the call.
Nian turned to her, stunned. "Why did you decline it, Ye?!"
Xuanye laughed nervously, "I was scared! I didn't expect them to actually answer!"
Nian sighed and snatched the phone, calling again.
Back at the dorm, Boo frowned. "Someone just hung up on me!"
Jun asked while brushing, "Who was it?"
"I don't know! I picked up and they just cut the call!" Boo sulked.
Jun laughed so hard he accidentally spit toothpaste on Boo.
Boo closed his eyes in despair. "My pride…"
Jun wiped his face while giggling. "Sorry, sorry."
The other members came out, asking, "Who was it?"
"No idea," Boo replied, shaking his head.
Just as they were about to move on, all the phones started ringing in unison.
The boys froze. The sound echoed around the dorm like a horror scene.
Boo and Jun stared at the phones on the table like they were cursed.
"Boo, pick it up," Jun whispered.
"Nope. You do it."
The rest of the boys slowly backed away, leaving only Jeonghan in the front.
He looked around and sighed dramatically, brushing his teeth as he walked over. He picked up the phone cautiously, like it was going to explode.
Back in the girls' room, they saw the call being answered—and there was Jeonghan, brushing his teeth with one hand, holding the phone with the other.
Nian asked through the call, "What happened, Jeonghan?"
Jeonghan turned to the phone slowly, saw the girls laughing, and immediately placed the phone face-down on the table.
The girls burst out laughing.
Jeonghan turned to the members and said, "It's them. They're video calling. Go, get ready."
The boys sprinted to the restroom, rinsing their mouths and scrambling to get their phones. Within seconds, the video call was back on—and this time, they were smiling like puppies who just got caught causing trouble.