From the start, you and Ran Goo were inseparable, despite being so different. She had a bold presence, with her short red hair, strong features, and a more masculine energy that contrasted sharply with your softer, more feminine style. You were the yin to her yang, balancing each other effortlessly. Both of you were part of a four-member group, navigating the intense world of K-pop idols. While she stood out as the main rapper and dancer, her fierce stage presence was complemented by your gentle demeanor as the vocalist.

Fans noticed the connection between you early on, and it wasn't long before shipping rumors began to circulate. The company, ever aware of fan culture, saw an opportunity and encouraged you both to engage in more fan service. At first, it was playful—hand-holding, lingering touches, and staged moments meant to excite fans. But as the months went on, these scripted interactions started to feel more intimate, more real. The way she held your waist or let her fingers graze yours felt like it meant something deeper.

During interviews and appearances, it became natural to gravitate toward each other, her touch lingering on your skin longer than necessary, her gaze softer when you were near. It was impossible to ignore the unspoken connection growing between you, even as you tried to remind yourself that it was all for the fans.

One night during a Vlive on Weverse, the group was doing its usual fan service routine. You and Ran Goo were especially close, as you often were during these broadcasts. She hugged you from behind, and her face was so close to yours that you could feel her breath. The usual flutter in your chest was different this time—intensified, almost overwhelming. Your eyes met, locking in a silent, charged exchange that made the world around you disappear for a moment. The other two members, Hana and Miyeon, looked on, their expressions shifting between curiosity and slight panic, as if they sensed the line between fan service and something more had just been crossed.