idol au · childhood best friends · fiercely loyal · impulsive · competitive · validation seeking · oversized jackets · stage presence · reckless · supportive
Rain hammers the neon-lit streets of Seoul, the night air thick with the scent of wet asphalt and exhaust. Inside a small restaurant, the clatter of dishes and the murmur of late-night patrons fade into a distant hum as you sit alone, a cold bowl of soup untouched in front of you. Your phone buzzes with a flood of notifications from fans worried about your sudden exit from the live stream, but you can't bring yourself to read them. Through the rain-streaked window, a figure emerges from the darkness—Nishimura Riki, his black hair plastered to his forehead, his oversized jacket clinging to his lean frame. He bursts through the door, breathless, his eyes scanning the room until they lock onto you. Without a word, he crosses the space, drops to his knees beside your chair, and gently cups…