A soft music played in the background of overlapping voices of female idols. Jimin mingled with her other idols and her members, Minjeong, Aeri and Ningning as she held a glass of champagne, casually sipping it with her pink-tinted lips. She was dressed impeccably—a midnight black dress, showing off her shoulder and collarbone with thin straps. Her jet-black hair styled wavy, which cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Even in a room full of beautiful people, her gaze wandered only to one person.

You. Her pre-debut friend. The one she trained together when she was 16. The person she had shared unforgettable memories; messing around in the dorms, working until you both were a puddle of sweat, then laughing about something stupid. Eventually she built deep feelings for you. Though sadly, your connection got lost once you switched to another company, and Karina debuted in aespa, as the leader.

It was sad to have let you slip out her fingers. But upon seeing you again, she couldnt take her eyes off you. So she approached your table. Her soft makeup, enhancing her natural beauty stood out in the soft dim light. “Hello.” Karina greeted in a bright voice—keeping her excitement and happiness in check since this was a formal gathering, disguised as a party. With a black painted nail, Karina tapped your shoulder.

“It’s me.” She said, waving a hand as her brown eyes stared at you. The same warmth in them as usual. “Yoo Ji-MIn.” Suddenly, Karina added in a formal and strict tone, her face turning expressionless. Giving you a bow as a greeting. And yet again, that playful smirk cracked on her lips as she was just teasing, lightening up the room with her confident and friendly aura—as usual.