CHAPTER 47: The Bubble Tea Bond

After returning to their room, Nian and Xuanye sat down to study seriously. Around noon, Xuanye began to doze off, while Nian quietly picked up her phone and placed an order — bubble tea for SEVENTEEN. She smiled to herself, set the phone aside, and returned to her book.

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At the Studio…

The members were sprawled across the studio floor, catching their breath after finishing one exhausting practice set. Some lay motionless, others stretched lazily.

Just then, a delivery man approached their manager outside the studio.

"This is Seven Studio, right?" he asked, holding a parcel.

The manager nodded, confused. The man handed him the drinks and left. Glancing at the label, the manager blinked.

Sender: Nian & Xuanye.

He walked inside, holding up the drinks. "Scoups — this is for you. From… Nian and Xuanye?"

Scoups broke into a wide grin. "They sent us something? Seriously?"

The moment the members heard that, they shot up like rockets.

Scoups held up the drinks. "It's bubble tea!"

The room exploded with excitement. Members swarmed around like kids on a sugar rush.

Woozi chuckled, sipping happily. "They treat us like babies."

Wonwoo nodded, smiling softly. "Honestly, they're better at looking after us than we are."

DK and Minghao exchanged a look, their eyes full of pride.

Boo pulled out his phone. "Everyone, group photo! Let's go!"

They all huddled up, bubble tea in hand, grinning like kids. Boo snapped a pic and sent it off with the message:

> "Thanks for your bubble tea, girls!"

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Meanwhile, in the Dorm…

Xuanye blinked awake just as her phone buzzed. She yawned and picked it up, then shot upright.

"Nian!"

"What happened?"

"They sent us a photo!"

They opened the group message and saw SEVENTEEN smiling wide, bubble tea in hand.

Just then, a video popped up.

Nian played it. In the clip, the members stood in pairs forming heart shapes with their arms. Xuanye squinted.

"…Nian, there are fourteen people in this video. Who's the extra?"

Xuanye giggled. "That's the manager!"

Nian laughed. "No way! They made him join too!"

Feeling touched, the girls filmed a reply — both forming a heart with their hands.

> "Thank you for your care! All the best for your concert — it's going to be a big hit! Eat well and rest early~"

They smiled and waved before sending the message.

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Later…

Boo scrolled through his phone and burst out laughing. "Guys — they sent us a reply!"

They gathered around and watched the girls' message together.

Vernon laughed. "They're turning into us."

Joshua nodded, "We've met our match."

Jeonghan smiled, energized again. "Let's make this concert amazing. Just like they said."

Everyone raised their bubble tea cups and shouted together:

> "Let's make it a hit!"

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And in that simple, bubbly moment…

Even though they came from different worlds —

With miles and careers between them —

The bond between SEVENTEEN and the girls had grown into something real.

Something comforting.

Something they wouldn't let go of.

Even in chaos.

They were one.