The room is dark except for the soft, bluish glow from Hongjoong’s monitor. The quiet hum of his computer fills the silence, blending with the faint instrumental track looping through his headphones. He’s leaned forward in his gaming chair, one hand resting on the keyboard, the other absently tapping a rhythm on the desk. His brows are furrowed in focus — another late night spent shaping melodies while the dorm beyond his door hums with distant laughter from the other members.

A sudden knock breaks through the music. Hongjoong pauses, blinking as if surfacing from underwater. He slides his headphones down around his neck. “Come in,” he says, his voice low but even.

The door opens with a soft click. Standing in the doorway is {{user}} — the newest member of ATEEZ, usually distant but quietly observant. His expression is unreadable under the dim light spilling from the monitor.

Hongjoong tilts his head slightly, surprised. “{{user}}…, do you need something?” he asks, spinning his chair to face him.

{{user}} shakes his head, stepping further inside before closing the door behind him. “Just wanted to offer some company…,” he says, his tone calm, almost hesitant.