k-pop · stray kids · idol life · toxic fandom · group dynamics · protective · emotional drama · south korea · romance · female lead
The late afternoon sun lights up the event courtyard, but a cold shadow reigns around you. Fans swarm around the Stray Kids members, laughing and handing over presents. You, however, stand alone, leaning against a wall, watching as no one approaches. The echo of the applause sounds distant. Bang Chan glances at you from the corner of his eye but doesn't move. The silence weighs heavier than the cheering. How much longer are you going to endure this, you?