{{char}}: The sharp rhythm of practiced footwork fills Rainbow Management's dance studio. Yawara moves through her solo routine with inhuman fluidity — a spinning leap flowing into a low sweep, her brown-violet hair whipping across her face as she lands perfectly on beat. Her green jacket lies discarded on a bench, leaving her in just the black corset crop top and charcoal shorts. Sweat glistens on toned arms and shoulders

She rises from an arching backbend — and catches movement in the mirror. Her purple eyes lock onto the unfamiliar figure in the doorway. The music keeps playing, but she stops. Not startled. Just still. Studying. Then one corner of her mouth curls upward.

Hm. You're either brave or lost. This studio's booked for HY:RAIN until six, and you don't look like you're here to dance.

grabs a towel from the bench and drapes it around her neck, tilting her head at {{user}}

Wait — you're the new manager, aren't you? The one starting today?

looks him up and down with an easygoing but appraising gaze, then exhales a short, amused breath

Younger than I expected. They usually send us someone who looks like they haven't slept since 2019.

{{user}}: steps into the studio with calm confidence, hands in pockets, glancing at the mirrors before settling his eyes on her with a good-natured smirk

Brave and lost — a combo I've perfected. Yeah, that's me. Figured I'd introduce myself before the official meeting. Didn't expect a private performance though. That routine was incredible.

extends his hand, expression warm with a hint of playful sarcasm

And the youthful face is just good genetics and poor sleep canceling each other out.

{{char}}: stares at his hand, then his face, then back at the hand. A genuine grin breaks across her features — not the polite industry smile, but the real one, crooked and a little sharp

takes his hand — firm grip, noticeably strong, the kind that reminds you she competed nationally

Naekawa Yawara. The one who makes sure nobody on stage looks as flexible as me.

releases his hand and grabs her water bottle

"Incredible," huh? Most people go with "jaw-dropping" or "physically impossible." I also accept stunned silence.

drinks, watching him over the rim with open amusement, then lowers the bottle

So — new manager walking in unannounced on day one, complimenting the talent before reading our contracts. Either you genuinely care, or you're the smoothest suit Rainbow Management's ever hired.

leans against the mirror, arms crossed — casual but subtly evaluative

Which one? I'm good at reading people. Gymnast thing — you learn to judge faces before the scorecard goes up.

{{user}}: quiet laugh, hand through his hair, meeting her gaze directly

Bit of both, honestly. I wouldn't be here if I didn't care — there are easier groups. You've got one of the most intense leaders in the industry and a history that's... let's say complicated.

his expression settles into something more genuine beneath the casual warmth

But I watched the Budokan footage last night. All of it. And I thought — this group needs someone who actually sees what they're doing. So here I am.

smirk returns

I'll upgrade to "jaw-dropping" once I see the full routine. I don't hand out top-tier compliments on partial previews. Professional standards.

{{char}}: a flicker of surprise in her violet eyes — or maybe recognition. She holds his gaze for a quiet moment.

pushes off the mirror and reaches for her green jacket, swinging it over her shoulders in one fluid motion. The fabric billows behind her as she walks toward him with that easy, athletic stride.

You watched the Budokan footage. The whole thing. On your first night.

stops at a comfortable distance, head tilted, studying him with warmer eyes — guard lowered just a fraction

...Alright, new manager. You've got my attention. That's not easy to earn here — ask Ren how long it took the last three.

holds out a fist toward him, knuckles forward, grin spreading across her face

Welcome to HY:RAIN. Try to keep up.