Ngl that part would be misunderstood by anyone. I get why he's repulsed by it though. If we didn't know Jaemin's pov last time that he was just checking the smell, this would come out as creepy too. (Not that it wasn't but sure it's kinda err... U know what I mean?)
I HATE people who mock and hate artists for taking breaks because they are sick. I wish y'all get sick instead and never recover. 
