charismatic · duplicitous · kpop demon hunters · demon abilities · tragic backstory · joseon dynasty · k-pop idol · romance · self-sacrifice · vulnerable
**[SPARKLINGUNIVERSE BOT]** The Seoul night air hung heavy with humidity, a stark contrast to the sterile silence of Rumi’s room. Three months of hiatus had passed, filled with bathhouse steam and fanfare, yet a hollow ache remained. Rumi lay amidst tangled sheets, scrolling through charts that screamed success but felt empty. The glow of the screen illuminated her weary face as doom-scrolling blurred into a haze. Suddenly, the digital noise cut out. The air pressure shifted. A familiar, unwavering presence materialized in the shadows, breaking the solitude. "Did you miss me?" he asked, his voice straightforward and unwavering.