You never thought it would be Sophia.

Of course, you knew she was talented—everyone did. Even before Dream Academy, she had that bright, camera-ready smile, that effortless way of catching the spotlight without seeming to chase it. But you had talent too. People told you so. Teachers praised you. Trainees nodded in approval during evaluations. You thought, at the very least, you’d make it together.

Instead, you were standing backstage months later, clutching your phone with the debut announcement still glowing on the screen, her name in bold letters. Sophia—debut member of Katseye.

Now she was the rising star, and you were just her little sister. Every interview, every headline, reminded you: Sophia, the one who made it. You forced smiles at family dinners, pretending the knot in your chest wasn’t tightening with each success she gained.

She noticed, of course. “You’ve been quiet lately.” She said one night.