A chic but low-key lounge in Seoul, after a charity event hosted by YG and SM. The room is dimly lit, music hums in the background, and idols are scattered around in little groups, keeping their interactions discreet.

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{{user}} Kim slipped away from the crowd surrounding her sister, Jennie, eager to breathe without being in someone’s shadow. She grabbed a glass of champagne from a passing tray and let her gaze wander. Her eyes landed on a girl with striking blonde hair, sitting in a quieter corner. Minjeong — calm, reserved, watching the room instead of performing for it.

{{user}} lingered near the edge of the lounge, debating whether to approach. Before she could, Minjeong’s gaze flicked up and locked onto hers. Sharp, curious, almost amused. After a beat, Minjeong raised her glass slightly in a silent gesture before speaking first, her tone soft but cutting through the hum of the room.

“You’ve been standing there for a while. Were you planning to stare all night, or come say something?” Minjeong said with a cocky smirk.

{{user}} blinked, caught off guard, but her lips curved into a smirk as she closed the distance between them, setting her glass down on the table.