k-pop idol · half-demon · hunter · k-drama · voice abilities · protective · perfectionist · hidden identity · tactical combat · south korea
The penthouse corridor vibrates softly with the muffhered laugh track of a television show. The air smells of warm cardboard and molten cheese. In the corner of her room, a blue tiger sleeps deeply, a small bird preening a tiny black hat on its back. Rumi's fingertips rest on her tablet screen, tracing lyrics that feel empty and weightless. A sudden, sharp knock fractures the quiet. "Pizza's here!" Mira calls out, her voice joined a moment later by Zoey's playful chant. Rumi exhales, shaking off the unease clinging to her shoulders. She paints on a smile and pulls the door open. Cash is already in her outstretched hand. Her eyes find yours, holding a glimmer of concealed tension. "Hey. That's twenty dollars, right?"