( 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 . )

"It's an improvement - I'm not nearly as repulsed by nature as before. I know, I know, it's part of the role but man." His eyes widen as he glances upwards at Sungchan before fidgeting a bit with his wrists. "Pros and cons to everything when the job comes as a package deal with also being an entertainer, vlogger, salesman, model... everything in one." He wouldn't vlog out of his own volition, he's sure. But never say never. Danny's learned that now, especially after he'd just filmed Behind the Spotlight. "I suppose it depends on how the audience or coach feels. Sometimes I can be too rehearsed and they might prefer your more smooth and natural dance moves. Power isn't always the most important thing about dance," he says encouragingly.

"everything in one, you'll get there. who knows, you might become the best vlogger in the industry?" sungchan throws out the idea, cheeky grin on his face. he has faith in danny, more than the average person probably does, but that comes with the territory of knowing each other for so long. call him danny's little cheerleader.

his head tilts, shocked. "you think? i think your moves always look good, like.. definite practiced and precise whereas sometimes i look a little off. the best way i can describe it? i was more fluid when i was with my dance team before i became an idol, but i guess the different training shows there. it's a work in progress."

"Oh, living the dream," Danny says idly, before catching that what he said might come across as sarcastic. "It's nice to be able to focus on dance, considering that's what I enjoy the most. This is a leap from the last set of... vlogging and variety workshops for sure." He cracks a smile at Sungchan, patting the other's knee at the other's heavy breathing. Maybe they ought to run some laps later, to keep up with the stamina and momentum... and he bursts out laughing when his friend starfishes on the ground.

"you think you feel a little better with vlogging and cameras now?" sungchan questions, his tone light but still curious. the corners of his lips curl upwards into a small smile as danny pats his knee and the sound of his laughter filling the atmosphere around them. "i feel like i need to put some more power into my moves, especially if i'm standing next to you. maybe you'll have to be my personal dance teacher or something." it's a tease, but one that sungchan says as a compliment.

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"Same difference! Things I can't voice aloud. It'd be like... asking you to choose a favourite character that you...nevermind, I don't think there's an equivalent in the form of a video game." Considering it'd been an easier option selecting a favourite character or book series, it was simply not comparable. "But that's just it, you can't pick only one." Danny wags his finger, mock glaring at the camera and Sungchan in tandem.

he's appreciative that danny doesn't mention the sudden sombre tone in his voice, like he knew and understood that it wasn't something to prod more at. his eyes quite literally say an unspoken 'thank you' toward the younger. "go on, who's your favorite video game character? i think mine would be leon kennedy from resident evil. or ada, she's pretty cool." sungchan nods his head, like he's agreeing with himself despite him being the one who said it. "maybe you're more indecisive than i am." it's a playful poke, but one that sits lightly in the atmosphere around them.

"Good thing technology has come a long way and we can leave voice clips too. I heard back in the day you could leave voice messages but then it'd run out of time after 30 or 60 seconds, and then it'd just be done? That's what my mom said..." Way before their time, but it's strange to think about how far technology has come in a short time. That being said, his fond smile slips off his face at the tables being turned, but it made sense for him to have some practice too, on a topic he was able to talk more easily about. "Ehmm."

Eyeing the camera with a pregnant pause, Danny does a slight sniff as he pretends the camera isn't there as it sits in Sungchan's hands. "I tend to like shorter books. Contemporary literary fiction is one of my favourite genre, and there's many good ones translated into English or Korean. But I sometimes find myself losing focus with books longer than 300 pages because I don't have that much time to read, especially between previously being a student... and then training too. It's hard to find time in the day and I've begun prioritizing sleep instead," he says a little lazily, his face creasing into a slow grin. "But asking me to pick a favourite wouldn't be fair on the spot like this! That's like telling a parent to choose their favourite child," but he does relent some information with a low whisper afterwards. "I have been reading a lot of Sayaka Murata and Han Kang's works though."

"really? i guess in a way, that was probably really nice back then too though. you can keep voice clips and listen to them whenever you want, phone calls.. you can't really replay those the same way." sungchan says, a slightly sombre tone to his voice as the realisation settles.

a smirk spreads across sungchan's face at the point of view change, his other hand raising to shoot danny a thumbs up. he chuckles lightly as the other avoids the gaze of the camera, instead choosing to alternate between the wall and sungchan himself. "yeah, it's kind of hard sometimes to find time for our hobbies on top of training and everything. sometimes we choose to lose sleep for our hobbies, but sometimes we give less time to our hobbies to look after ourselves physically too." it was another subtle reminder that there had to be an even balance between personal lives and trainee life, or else, in sungchan's mind - he can't work to the best of his ability. "well, i'm not asking you who your favorite child is, am i?" he teases lightly, laughter spilling and filling the room as danny lowly whispers the authors.

even from behind the camera, sungchan can hear the little mumble and it has him grinning in amusement, the urge to reach out past the camera and pinch danny's cheeks like he was a mother, or like a god obsessed fan on twitter.

he nods at danny's mention about the time zone differences and how hard it was, and honestly, it was. "it is hard, but part of me is sort of used to it now? but it's hard to find the time in my day where they're free and it's not stupid o'clock for me or the other way around, but sometimes those sacrifices are ones i make just to catch up with them, you know?" for that moment, sungchan forgets about the camera, instead focusing his gaze on danny as he talks about his family, small smile tugging on the corners of his lips. he doesn't directly respond with a thank you, but he sends danny a smile that says enough without him using those words.

The act of pretending to be entertaining, versus being genuinely entertaining - he wonders if it will be obvious. He doesn't fancy himself as a good actor, so Danny's going to have to will himself to be 'naturally funny and charming', something that has him grimacing already before the camera is even on. "I feel like I'm making fun of myself. I feel so obvious and not genuine," he whines, having pressed the cellphone turned to self-camera as a vlog for all of 3 seconds before turning off. "I feel ridiculous. How do all those vloggers make it look so easy?" It's early into their workshops so the younger trainee doesn't feel nearly as bad, knowing he had a few weeks to improve. But rough beginnings, man. Rough.

"Maybe if I filmed you instead, or vice versa, it might come across more natural... like we're actually having a conversation. Or if... we set it there and did v-lives like our sunbaes?" It would help if they had a meal in front of them, but Danny would probably distract himself with the meal rather than talking. Scratch that, it's better they didn't have props. But this felt a lot like doing a presentation in front of a classroom of students. However, if it had been a presentation, he would have prepared material. Yet sound rehearsed. This truly was a skill set they needed to learn. "How about... you give it a shot first? After all, you're probably more of a natural than me. You do have one more year under your belt of training than me, after all," smiling cheekily at Sungchan, turning the phone onto the other without much warning, already filming a video.

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Glancing back at Sungchan with a pointed look as he deals with the hot cookie, Danny clicks at the roof of his mouth. "You make a good argument. But we're already late, and I think they have a grilling station. Sugar is never good for the beginning of a meal, and is best at the end… No, no health talk today," Danny scolds himself and declares outwardly. "I'll limit my intake, I'll be good. I have self control…" Yea, until it all went down the drain after two drinks, probably. There's a high chance he'll have to take Sungchan up on the offer about dragging him back to the apartment. "Good thing my awesome roommate will be watching out for me," he sing-songs as he headed off to his closet.

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"Okay, but if I own anything else other than gym clothes, I won't have anywhere to where them so its a waste of money!" His nose crinkles in protest, as he idly sifts through the other's closet, pulling out a large t-shirt with big graphic words on it in block red. "I would wear something like this to sleep, but you're probably going to say it was rather expensive, riiiight? I actually will borrow this one, if that's alright with you--" Danny turns back around after changing into it, looking at the jackets that were laid out. "Almost ready? I think you should... wear that one. The dark would be a nice contrast with the rest of your outfit."

he snorts as danny goes on a mini health talk, shaking his head fondly at the younger. "you have self control, huh? we'll find out later how true that statement is." it's just a tease, one sungchan couldn't help with as he grins cheekily. a chuckle falls for him at danny's comment, before he disappears off to his bedroom.

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"what do you mean? we're about to go out now, even though it's just to the rooftop. so you'd be wearing them at some point. besides, what if you bag yourself a hot date? you'll have nothing but gym clothes to wear." sungchan points out, sitting down on his bed as he lets the other look through his closet. the moment danny says that the shirt looks like one he sleeps in, sungchan playfully uses his foot to nudge him. "it was, you're wearing an expensive shirt, i'm trusting you with it." as danny changes the shirt, sungchan lays on his bed, covering his face with his hands until he hears the sound of his voice again. "dark one it is." he's quick to sit up on the bed, grabbing the jacket and sliding it on before quickly spraying some of his favorite perfume.

After piling them away and leaving the lid on for them to cool off, Danny turns to exchange a look with Sungchan, stifling a laugh. "Okay, fine, you get one..." Taking one, he leans over and pops it into his roommate's mouth. "Seriously, though, I heard they have drinks upstairs, so I don't want you to get full on these." God, why does he sound like a parent? "We can have them later. I know I'll get the munchies if we drink too much." He sighs a little, not usually one to partake in alcohol, considering the empty calories that don't necessarily fit in with his lifestyle, but this was a special occasion.

he, so sadly, watched as his room mate takes the tray of cookies away, further out of his reach.

his eyes stay glued to the cookies as danny carefully places them into their new container, corners of his lips curled downwards into a devastating pout, exaggerating it even more when he spots danny looking at him. but the pout is quickly wiped away, into a happy smile when he says he can have one, cookie shoved into his mouth and a sound of surprise escapes sungchan as he bites down. bad idea, bad idea to pout his way into a free cookie too early, because they're still hot and sungchan can feel the burn on his tongue and lips, hand quickly held out to catch the other half of the cookie as he sucks a sharp breath in. "ow, ow, okay, you're right, that's hot." it's more of a mumble to himself, but he wouldn't be surprised if danny was already giving him the 'i told you so' look.

"isn't it better to be full on cookies before drinking alcohol?" he knows he's just trying his luck at more cookies, but it was worth a shot. sungchan shoves the rest of the cookie in his mouth, now cooler enough that he isn't sucking in sharp breaths. "don't worry, i can handle my alcohol. you on the other hand? at least you have an amazing room mate who would carry your ass to bed if you got too drunk." he knew danny didn't drink all too much, not even often, so sungchan had already made the unsaid decision that he'd make sure he wasn't chaotically drunk so he was able to keep an eye on danny throughout the day and night.