Days later…
"Slater, from now on, you're going to work yourself to the bone!" James announced as he ate dinner with Slater, pointing his finger at him. "You're not only going to promote your album, but you'll also sign all these brand deals and cameos—and you're doing a commercial shoot!"
Slater blinked, watching James's face turn red.
"Do you understand?" James huffed. "You'll do all this work without a break! I'll make sure you're so tired that, even if you want to do other things, you'll be too exhausted!"
Slater let out a laugh, staring at James before shaking his head. "How did I become friends with you again? You always make things difficult for me back then."
"What?!"
Slater glanced at him meaningfully. "Never mind. Penny must have really set you straight when we were kids."