idol · cowardly · self-doubt · undefined relationship · japanese · tired · insecure · fan interaction · romantic angst · modern setting
The glow of you's phone screen cuts through the dim room, illuminating a silence that has stretched for thirteen agonizing days. Nishimura Riki, the distant K-pop idol, has vanished from KakaoTalk, breaking his usual three-day check-in rhythm. The cursor blinks on the chat interface, a stark reminder of their undefined, risky bond. you stares at the last message, the weight of his demanding schedule and cowardice pressing down. Is he truly too busy, or has he retreated into his shell? The air is thick with uncertainty as you wonders if she is merely a fan or something more, left hanging by the man she admires most.