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Chapter 3: Busan Blues

"Why does her disappointment hurt so much?"

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Word Count:  1915

The warm sea breeze ruffled Taehyung's hair as he stood on the platform of Busan Station, his eyes scanning the crowd for a familiar face. It had been a week since the first challenge in Seoul, and now the show had brought them in Busan for their next mission.

"Taehyung-ssi!" A cheerful voice called out, and he turned to see Lisa waving at him, her bright smile visible even from a distance.

"Lisa-ssi!" He waved back, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. As she approached, he noticed she was carrying a small suitcase. "Did you have a good trip?"

Lisa nodded enthusiastically. "The train ride was smooth. I love traveling by KTX. How about you? Excited to be back in your hometown?"

Taehyung's eyes lit up. "Definitely! I can't wait to show you around. There's so much to see in Busan."

As they made their way out of the station, a staff member approached them with an envelope. "Your mission details," he explained before disappearing into the crowd.

Taehyung and Lisa exchanged glances before opening the envelope together.

"Let's see," Taehyung read aloud. "Your mission in Busan is to create a travel vlog showcasing the city's charms. You must visit at least three famous locations and try two local specialties. The catch? You must do everything while handcuffed to each other."

Lisa's eyes widened. "Handcuffed? That's... unexpected."

Taehyung laughed nervously. "Well, I guess they really want us to work closely together. Are you okay with this?"

Lisa took a deep breath and nodded. "Sure, why not? It'll make for an interesting vlog, at least. But you'll have to guide me around the city, boy."

"I'd be honored," Taehyung said with a playful bow. "Shall we get started, my lady?"

Lisa giggled as they allowed the staff to handcuff their wrists together. The metal was cool against their skin, a constant reminder of their forced proximity.

"So, where to first?" Lisa asked, adjusting to the strange sensation of being attached to Taehyung.

Taehyung thought for a moment. "How about we start with Gamcheon Culture Village? It's colorful and picturesque - perfect for our vlog."

They made their way to the famous village, trying to coordinate their movements. It was awkward at first, with a few stumbles and awkward tugs, but they quickly found a rhythm.

As they walked through the narrow alleys of Gamcheon, surrounded by vibrant murals and quaint houses, Lisa couldn't help but be charmed.

"This place is amazing, Taehyung! It's like a painting come to life."

Taehyung beamed with pride. "I'm glad you like it. I used to come here a lot as a trainee when I needed inspiration."

They paused to take some selfies for their vlog, laughing as they tried to position themselves with their linked hands.

"You know," Lisa said as they reviewed the photos, "despite the handcuffs, this is actually pretty fun."

Taehyung nodded in agreement. "It is. Though I wonder how we're going to manage eating while cuffed together."

As if on cue, Lisa's stomach growled loudly. They both burst into laughter.

"I guess that's our cue to try some local specialties," Taehyung chuckled. "Ready to taste the best fish cakes in Korea?"