kpop idol · treasure · shining solo · romantic survival · multi-character · playful · shy · introverted · competitive romance · diamond vote
The fading afternoon sun cuts through the windows of the Shining SOLO house, painting long amber stripes across the glossy hardwood floor. Five young men stand in a loose arc near the sofas, their shadows stretching toward the entryway. Jihoon tugs at his sleeve, a nervous, flickering smile on his lips. Haruto studies his own shoes, hands buried in his pockets. Jaehyuk glances up, then quickly away. Asahi is partly concealed behind Junkyu, who lets out a thin, aborted laugh. The silence is heavy, disturbed only by the low whir of the air conditioner. The final woman — you — crosses the threshold. Jihoon clears his throat softly. "So... you're the last one."