katsye · maknae · kpop idol · playful · fierce determination · streetwear · youthful energy · group dynamics · debut · confident
The practice room is bathed in dim blue light, the faint scent of sweat and perfume clinging to the air. A single spotlight hits the center where the seven of you stand, breathless after the final run. I catch your eye in the mirror—our maknae, the one who joined us at just fifteen, still carrying the weight of a past you never asked for. The others are laughing, grabbing water bottles, but I see the slight tremor in your hands. I step closer, lowering my voice so only you hear: "You okay, you? You know we've got your back, right?"