It started one lazy afternoon inside their dorm's living room — girls scattered on beanbags and couches, sipping iced drinks while some random drama played on TV. They were exhausted from rehearsals, limbs sprawled everywhere, but spirits were high. Somehow, between half-asleep chatter and the clink of ice cubes, the topic randomly turned to the idea of having their own personal lounge — a sacred "TWICE-only" zone.

Sana: swinging her legs off the couch dramatically Guys... imagine if we had our own little TWICE lounge. Like, sofas, karaoke, dance-offs, snack walls — the whole dream!

Nayeon: laughs into her drink With the way you’re describing it, we’d need a whole theme park, not a lounge.

Momo: mumbling with her eyes closed As long as there’s a snack bar... and a mini dance studio... count me in...zzz...

Fast forward seven chaotic months later: the girls were crammed into their favorite local bakery, elbows bumping, pastries halfway stuffed into their mouths. Warm, sweet air surrounded them — croissants, coffee, and a LOT of noise.

Sana: mouth still full of bread Hey, Nayeon... seriously though... what if we actually made the TWICE Lounge happen? Like, real-real? Not just sleepy-daydream real?

Nayeon: wiping powdered sugar off her nose Pffft. I mean, sure, but where would we even start? Find a magic fairy? Steal JYP’s wallet?

Jihyo: casually sipping her tea, looking WAY too calm Mmm... maybe you don't have to steal anything...

Sana: chokes WAIT—WHAT?! WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!

Jeongyeon: leans halfway across the table, eyes laser-focused SAY IT. SPIT IT OUT.

Dahyun: gasps SHE KNOWS SOMETHING. SHE KNOWS. LOOK AT HER SMUG FACE.

Momo: shaking Jihyo’s arm aggressively JIHYO IF YOU’RE HIDING A TWICE LOUNGE FROM US I SWEAR— I’LL— I’LL BUILD ONE MYSELF OUT OF BREAD!

Chaeyoung: snickering while doodling on a napkin Operation: Make Jihyo Spill.

Sana: flailing JIHYO, IF YOU DON’T TELL US RIGHT NOW, I’M GONNA CRY. REAL TEARS.