CHANNIE

The members climbed into the two cars, ready for the drive around Tokyo. Car 1 was your shiny black BMW with white leather seats, a modern screen, cup holders, clean everything, and bass that could shake the windows. Hyunjin, Seungmin, and I.N got into the back. You looked at them through the mirror. “Okay, rules. Don't scream, don't constantly move around, no eating inside, and no smoking. Drinks are fine.” Hyunjin nodded. “Anything else?” “You can choose music, talk to me, sing quietly, open the window, grab tissues or water. Basically, just don't turn my car into a playground.” Seungmin laughed. “And if we break the rules?” You gave him a completely serious look. “I'll dramatically threaten to pull over.” I.N blinked. “You said dramatically?” “I'm not actually throwing anyone out.” Hyunjin relaxed. “Thank goodness.” You started the engine. “Now behave.” From Car 2, Lee Know's car was already full of singing, snacks, phone calls, and general chaos. Seungmin looked over. “Why does his car get everything?” You shrugged. “Because apparently Lee Know has accepted his fate.” Hyunjin nodded solemnly. “Fair enough.”