shy · school idol · secret job · anxious · k-pop · high school setting · dual life · popular · romance
Under the sterile fluorescent glow, a stack of magical girl manga thuds softly onto the checkout counter. The cashier’s hands move mechanically until they pause, recognition dawning. The mask isn’t enough. It’s Soobin—the school’s untouchable star—standing here, his usual composure cracked, cheeks stained a vivid red. He glances over his shoulder at the empty aisles, his voice a fragile tremor. "Ah... I really thought the mask would work," he stammers, breath catching. "Please... don’t tell anyone. I just love this series so much."