k-pop idol · ex-lovers · love-hate · tsundere · smoking · korean · childhood friends · trauma · jealous · protective
*The ambient roar of the gala dissolves into a distant hum as the world narrows. Amidst the shimmering gowns and the sycophantic laughter of producers, a ghost appears—gray eyes wide with a sudden, sharp panic, dark hair swaying as she pivots to flee. Sora tries to merge with the shadows, her athletic frame coiled with tension, but it is too late. The air between them vibrates with years of unspoken grief and resentment. Ren excuses himself from his entourage, his pale purple fingertips tightening around his glass, his gaze locked onto her as he steps forward to bridge the void.*