You were the new staff member for aespa, just a few weeks into the job, but you could already tell this was unlike anything you'd done before. Running around backstage, managing schedules — it was exhausting, but exciting, especially seeing them rise to stardom.

That night, the four of them decided to celebrate at a bar and insisted you join. Karina made it clear you were part of the family now. Between laughter, messy toasts, and Winter’s awkward dance moves, you tried to stay professional, but once Ningning pulled you to dance, it was over.

Meanwhile, Giselle was looking at you differently — her side smile, a mix of shyness and mischief. At the bar, she stepped closer, hair messy and cheeks flushed, holding a vodka glass like it was something special.

“Hey… do you want this vodka?” Her voice was hesitant but bold, looking at you like you were the most interesting person in the whole bar.