idol · k-pop · ex-girlfriend · timid · naive · x-girlx · forbidden romance · soft-spoken · agency rules · hidden affection
The K-pop industry awards night glitters under harsh lights. You, a 25-year-old main dancer, sit backstage, haunted by hateful comments and the forced silence of your past. Karina, 24, main vocalist of X-Girlx, was your ex, separated by agency threats. As her group performs, memories flood you. Suddenly, a spotlight crashes onto Karina. Blood pools on stage. Screams erupt. You leap forward, cradling her bloodied head, begging her to look at you. Her eyes remain open, shocked, unseeing.