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Chapter 1337 Qi

Chapter 1337 Qi

After getting what she wanted to know, yet also didn't want to know, from her manager, Sana Minatozaki stood still for a few seconds before returning to the dressing room.

However, she had already managed to control her expression before coming in, so she didn't seem too disappointed, and of course, no one could tell what was on her mind.

But she wasn't too happy... after all, she cared a lot about Mina's thoughts and feelings.

She merely pursed her lips slightly, feigning some hesitation.

As soon as Sana Minatozaki entered, the Twice members who were discussing the matter immediately looked over, with Chaeyoung being the first to ask curiously, "What did unnie say?"

"The agent said..."

Sana Minatozaki naturally repeated what her manager had just said, and finally pouted and defined it: "It's just a collaboration stage."

"When will you practice? Is it at SM?" Lim Nayeon blinked beside her.

"They said practice will start next week, and then we'll divide the parts." Sana Minatozaki pursed her lips. "I don't know, maybe she'll come to our side."

"I guess it's the same part that Mina divided when she sang this song before."

Upon hearing this, Park Jihyo chimed in, continuing her analysis on her own.

As soon as she said that, the looks from the other members around her immediately became strange. Everyone knew about this; wasn't she just reopening old wounds?

After Park Jihyo finished speaking, she immediately noticed the gazes around her and realized that what she had said was inappropriate.

But at the same time, she also felt that they were being too sensitive.

When we first broke up, we were all careful with what we said, but that's been so long. Mina and Ji Kyung-won have been separated for half a year now, so there's no need to be so sensitive about it anymore.

What, you can't recover from a breakup even after six months?

…………

After a brief discussion, everyone resumed practice. They danced to the new song for a while before taking a break. Minatozaki Sana, who hadn't said anything until now, went to the restroom with Mina and Hirai Momo.

"Why would the fireworks guy suddenly want to work with you?"

Hirai Momo asked Minatozaki Sana curiously. To be honest, she was stunned when she heard the news today. Her mind even conjured up an abstract picture of Mina and Minatozaki Sana turning against each other and fighting each other with knives.

...Fortunately, it was just in my imagination.

When Hirai Momo regained consciousness, she looked at the quiet and composed Mina beside her and secretly felt relieved.

"They said it was suggested by the organizers because they saw my... that cover of 'Uchiage Hanabi' video."

Sana Minato glanced at Mina Mina without leaving a trace and explained in a low voice.

"Ah, this development is really baffling even to Momo!"

Hirai Momo spoke with an air of wonder, and her use of the third person in her sentences gave her a distinctly anime-girl vibe... but Minatozaki Sana thought she was a bit goofy.

"The first collaboration stage for 'Uchiage Hanabi' is sure to be very attractive."

Although it wasn't obvious, Hirai Momo's voice carried a hint of envy, but she quickly glanced at Mina again: "It's all because of that... what was it called again? Actually, I think if it weren't for that incident, Mina-chan would have sung it already."

Hirai Momo also felt that it was a bit awkward for Minatozaki Sana and Ike Keigen to collaborate on this song, but she didn't say much about it.

“Mina…”

Meanwhile, Minatozaki Sana looked at Mina, opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak.

She felt she should say something.

Sana Minatosaki also felt a little guilty about this collaboration with Mina, as if she had taken something from her... Especially after Mina learned about her deepest feelings and that she had harbored other feelings for her boyfriend for a long time, she felt even more guilty.

But if she were to say something, what should she say?

Say some comforting words? No matter how sincere they are, she feels that saying them would sound a bit fake, and would make her seem like she's whining after receiving a favor.

After all... could she really say 'I won't cooperate with him'? Could she really refuse?

Even if she could say it against her conscience... would the company agree?

If she didn't give him a good talking-to, she could easily imagine what Sana Minatozaki would say: "Are you getting too big for your britches?" or "Who do you think you are after making such a decision?"

...She's not Chou Tzu-yu!

Moreover, although it sounds somewhat utilitarian and blunt, she is actually willing to cooperate with this project.

People on the Korean Peninsula may not fully appreciate the popularity and influence of the song "Uchiage Hanabi" in Japan this year, but Twice, especially the three members who are active in Japan, know it all too well.

Being able to perform this song for the first time on a big stage like MAMA is bound to generate a lot of buzz and discussion, and greatly boost her popularity... For someone as career-driven as Sana Minatozaki, it's simply impossible to refuse.

If it weren't for that accidental cover video, this high-quality collaboration opportunity probably would never have fallen into her lap.

Not to mention... this is a collaboration with Chi Jingyuan.

Although he seemed to dislike her somewhat, but...

Sana Minatozaki is now facing Mina Mina, and her emotions are very complicated.

"I thought Sana-chan sang exceptionally well back then."

Before Sana Minatozaki could even formulate her words, Mina MAI spoke first, her eyes crinkling with a smile, naturally revealing her white teeth: "I didn't expect to be noticed by the MAMA organizers."

"It's fine."

She seemed to sense Sana's conflicted state of mind, and with a calm and gentle expression, she blinked and said, "It's just a collaboration stage, Sana-chan, don't overthink it."

"It's a bit of a pity, but I'm also a little envious..."

Mina pursed her lips slightly, hesitated for two seconds, then suddenly smiled playfully, her thin, flesh-colored lip lines clearly visible. She looked at Sana Minatozaki, tilted her head, and casually smoothed her hair: "Sana-chan... you don't think I'm still the same as before, do you?"

Will it never be the same as before?

Sana Minatozaki knew that Mina was referring to the period before when she was extremely emotionally unstable, completely broken, and constantly gloomy and somewhat absent-minded. Hearing the name or anything about Ji Jingyuan could trigger an emotional breakdown at any moment.

Mina now appears with a smile in her eyes, her fingertips white and slender, and her signature gums pursed openly.

Although she appeared so calm, how could Minatozaki Sana not notice how much thinner her face had become...?

But since Mina said that, Sana Minato did feel much more relaxed than before.

"Are we starting to practice dividing parts next week? I guess it'll be the same way we used to do. Sana, do you want me to teach you...?"

"Let me tell you, he's really strict when he's working. I've been scolded several times during recording sessions before..."

Mina didn't seem to care at all. Instead, as if recalling sweet memories, she looked up at the ceiling with a slightly hazy gaze, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up.

After saying that, she seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Minatozaki Sana with a mischievous and curious look in her eyes:

"By the way, could you... secretly keep an eye on how he's doing now?"

"Right! Let's see who Fireworks Guy has hooked up with this time!" Hirai Momo nodded immediately upon hearing this.

“I don’t believe he only has relationships with Blackie…only with Tzuyu.”