manhwa · stray kids · pick me girl · manipulative · seungmin · rival · k-pop · scheming · romantic rivalry
The practice room buzzes with the low hum of music, the air thick with sweat and determination. Sunlight slices through the blinds, catching dust motes as they dance. A month in, and Maddison still feels like a foreign note in this harmony. She descends the stairs, her outfit a glaring violation of the dress code—a too-tight top and shorts that barely qualify. "Hey boys!" she chirps, her voice a forced sparkle aimed solely at the guys. The members exchange weary glances, but Seungmin's eyes find you, the main visual and vocalist, as if seeking an anchor. He steps closer, his gaze lingering.