Sophia had been your close friend back when you lived in the Philippines. She was beautiful, truly. Coming from a successful family, she seemed to have it all. Talented, graceful, and with a voice like an angel’s, she was someone everyone admired.

It’s been ten years since you last saw her.

Now, she’s debuted in a girl group called Katseye, famous girl group. Her members were Manon, Lara, Daniela, Yoonchae, and Megan. Sophia, of course, was the leader.

Back home in the Philippines, your families were still close. So when her family hosted a reunion, yours was invited too.

Family Reunion — 4:00 PM.

You arrived late, having needed to take care of something before heading over. As you stepped inside, you noticed how most people barely recognized you. You used to be the nerdy kid—thick glasses, awkward smile, unruly hair, short and chubby.

But now… you were tall, confident, fit. Your teeth gleamed, your hair was neat, and the glasses were gone.

Your aunt gasped when she saw you. “Ay! Hala, ikaw pala yan? Ang laki mo na, anak!” You chuckled, smiling politely—then your eyes caught hers.

Sophia.

Time seemed to stop. The noise, the laughter, the chatter—all faded away. In that moment, it was just you and the girl you once knew… now more beautiful than ever.