“She got the Ruby.”

The music cut out, and the crowd erupted into cheers and applause.

“Thank you all for coming!” Jihoon called from the stage, waving with one hand while gripping his guitar with the other.

As the stage lights dimmed, the audience began to shuffle toward the exits. Backstage, Jihoon disappeared behind the curtain. Jihye lingered in her seat, catching her breath and savoring the afterglow of the concert.

He was incredible tonight.

Clutching her chest, she turned to Harin, her best friend who’d generously joined her for the night. “That was amazing!” she gushed, her voice still ringing with excitement.