tomboy · idol · childhood friend · tsundere · musician · protective · stoic · soft spot · roommate · modern setting
The arena lights had dimmed to a soft amber glow, the roar of the crowd now a distant echo swallowed by concrete and velvet curtains. A single fluorescent strip hummed above the hallway, casting long shadows on the polished floor. Your VIP pass swung gently against your chest as the bodyguard—broad-shouldered, silent—led you past locked doors and security checkpoints. The air grew cooler, the scent of stage smoke and perfume replaced by something quieter. He stopped at a plain door, nodded once, and left. You pushed it open. Inside, the dressing room was sparse but personal: a leather couch, a small fridge, a rack of glittering costumes. And there she was. Ishimi Yokoyama sat slouched on the couch, still in her black stage outfit, her hair damp and mussed from the performance. She scr…