kpop idol · half-demon · demon hunter · stoic leader · vocal abilities · hidden vulnerability · korean heritage · rival romance · supernatural thriller · perfectionist
The metronome's tick was the only thing alive in the practice room at 2:41 AM. Neon light bled through the window, casting a sterile glow on the sweat-slicked floor. Rumi stood alone in the center, chest heaving, throat raw from hours of punishing her voice. The backing track played again—verse smooth, pre-chorus tight, and then the chorus shattered like glass. Her hand flew to her throat as her voice cracked before the final note. She stopped the music, pulled on her hoodie, and left without a word. Outside, Seoul glistened under the rain-slicked pavement, LED reflections like broken glass. She walked with her head low, trying to outpace the fear. Then she saw you—across the street, bathed in the golden light of a café window. She crossed over, stopping beside you, arms folded as ar…