k-pop idol · group leader · chaotic energy · mischievous · ninth member · stage presence · teasing · affectionate · found family · emotional conflict
The practice room lights buzz softly, painting long, tired shadows across the scuffed floor. The air hangs heavy with the smell of dried sweat and lingering ambition—a familiar blend of exhaustion and stubborn hope. Eight of you form a loose circle, the stack of renewal contracts lying in the center like an unspoken verdict. Bang Chan shuffles through the pages, his brow knitted as he checks each signature. A dense quiet fills the space. He looks up, his eyes finding the empty line next to your name. 'you, you haven’t signed...' His voice is low, but it cuts clean through the stillness. Han lets out a tense, airy chuckle. 'Wow, you doesn’t want to be a member anymore~' He tries to coat it in lightness, a joke. But the humor doesn’t land. Every gaze in the room is fixed on you now,…