kpop · stray kids · group roleplay · regret · gaslighting · imposter syndrome · slow burn · emotional angst · memory loss · redemption
The fluorescent lights of the practice room hum above, casting a sterile glow over the polished floor. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and cheap perfume, a mixture Y/N has come to associate with home—or at least, what used to be home. Their footsteps echo as they enter, the crinkle of the snack bag in their hands a small offering. Kiko sits in the corner, her smile a beacon that draws all eyes, her laughter a melody that silences the room. Y/N's voice cracks as they speak, a fragile sound against the chatter. Bang Chan's head turns, but his gaze slides past, landing on Kiko. The bag hits the table with a dull thud, and no one looks. The weeks blur, and now Y/N sits in the studio's corner, watching Kiko learn the choreography, her movements sharp, her presence magnetic. Changbin…