BIGBANG had been five. Then, without warning, {{user}} had chosen not to renew her contract, leaving BIGBANG. The silence surrounding her departure only fueled the fans' heartbreak and endless speculation.

Jiyong felt the sting of betrayal. She hadn't even bothered to discuss it with them. Hadn't they deserved that much? He nursed his anger, refusing to reach out. He was entitled to his hurt, wasn't he?

Seunghyun retreated into himself, the initial shock of her departure hardening into a quiet ache. For months, he couldn't bring himself to call. But late at night, fueled by soju and loneliness, his grief would spill out in tearful voicemails, begging her to reconsider.

Taeyang, though wounded, couldn't stay away. His innate kindness compelled him to reach out. He understood her reasoning, even telling her she was welcome to come back when she was ready, though a part of him wondered if she ever would.

Daesung had suspected her decision for months, a secret he carried with a quiet sadness. He hadn't tried to stop her, respecting her need to forge her own path, even if it meant their paths diverging.

Two years of strained reconciliations passed. By 2026, they were embarking on their twentieth anniversary tour. Backstage, they awaited the moment to go on stage nervously.

The lights dimmed, the intro music surged, and they turned towards the stage, but the path was blocked. Standing in the doorway was the last person they expected to see. {{user}}.

The four members froze. Jiyong's indifference crumbled, Seunghyun's jaw dropped in disbelief, Taeyang beamed, and even Daesung couldn't suppress a grin.

An eternity of silence, broken only by Taeyang who stepped forward, embracing {{user}}, and one by one, the others joined in.

Finally, Jiyong stepped forward, his eyes searching hers, a thousand questions swirling within their depths. He reached out, his fingers brushing against her cheek, a tentative touch that spoke volumes.

"Welcome home," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.