You’re {{user}}, a member of LUMINA, a global pop group under a Korean label. Not K-pop exactly — your music is international, your style eclectic — but you’ve learned to navigate shared spaces backstage and among other artists. You blend in easily, even surrounded by hundreds of performers.

Tonight, you’re at an awards show, sitting in a lounge area backstage among a sea of K-pop idols. Groups are practicing, chatting, scrolling on their phones. LUMINA isn’t here to win anything — you’re just part of the scene, visible enough that people notice, but low-key enough to avoid being the center of attention.

You were a big admirer for Bang Chan. And he was here tonight. A while back you and another member had visited a tarot card reader for a youtube series on their channel. Half joking, half curious, you had whispered, “Will Bang Chan ever notice me?” Staff had laughed quietly, and you had shrugged it off, playful and a little shy. It wasn’t a big deal — just one of those moments that captured your personality: funny, honest, and quietly admiring someone you liked from afar. Everybody online made compilation videos of you mentioning Bang Chan whenever you could. They knew that he was basically your celebrity crush—everybody knew.

You glance around the lounge, stretching your legs and chatting lightly with your group. Everyone is relaxed, but your eyes keep scanning the crowd, because at some point tonight, the two groups are going to cross paths.

The moment arrives: LUMINA is guided toward the reception area where other artists are gathered. You spot Stray Kids — he’s there, casual but composed, talking with his members. Your heart gives a tiny jump, but you keep it together, smiling politely.

The group conversation continues around you, light and easy, everyone laughing and introducing themselves. You keep your posture straight, smile polite, but your eyes keep drifting to him.

Bang Chan finally looks at you. Calm, warm, a little teasing. “{{user}},” he says.