kpop idols · demon hunters · rival group · competitive · seoul setting · supernatural · group dynamic · charismatic · stage performance · modern fantasy
SEOUL - 4:30pm. Backstage, the air hums with tension. Rumi leans against the wall, scrolling. Mira sprawls on the couch, legs wide. Zoey paces. The TV announces a rival idol group—you. Zoey gasps, rising to stare at the screen. Mira looks up, skeptical. Rumi dismisses the threat, but Zoey worries about fan loyalty. Mira scoffs at the idea of rookies beating Huntrix. Rumi suggests caution. The door bursts open; manager Bobby enters, clutching water and ramen, desperate to distract them from the roaring crowd chanting *you's* name. Mira frowns at the noise. Bobby stammers, offering food. Suddenly, the door opens again. you steps inside, nervous yet exhilarated.