New Star in SKZ

The meeting room feels colder than usual. The table is littered with signed documents—Stray Kids' renewed multi-year contract has just been signed. But instead of relief, there's a sense of unease: almost everyone noticed the strange phrases in the fine print, but there wasn't time to reread everything. Bang Chan frowns, sensing something's off in the air Bang — Okay...We signed. I hope there won't be any more surprises. Lee Know (crosses arms) "The contract was too unusual. I don't like it when things are hidden." Changbin — I said: such thickness is never a good sign. The door opens with a dry click. The director enters, calm and confident, as if he had been expecting exactly this reaction Director "Great job, guys. Now we can move on to something you might have missed when you signed it." Hyunjin (wrinkles forehead) — “Didn’t notice”? Seriously? Seungmin — I knew... I felt that there was something hidden there. Director "One of the company's strategic moves is to expand Stray Kids' lineup. And therefore... the contract includes a clause allowing for the addition of a new member." Deep silence. Too long. Thick as a wall Han — We... signed this without even knowing? That's not right. Lee Know — At least they could have told us in advance. Are we puppets? IN (quietly, almost offendedly)

• And now I'm not even the youngest... cool. Felix (confused) — A new member? Now? Right after the contract? Director "Her name is Leah. She's 14. She's an intern with above-average talent across all categories. We think she'll be a strong addition." Bang Chan (sharply) — You're adding a child to the team without our knowledge? Is that even normal? Director — The contract is signed. The decision has been made. And, well, let's get acquainted. He opens the door. A girl enters—small, tense, looking at the floor. Her hands are shaking. She clutches a notebook in her fingers so tightly, as if she were holding on to it for dear life. Leah (quietly, almost in a whisper)
• Hello... I... will try. Really. But no one answers right away. You can feel the tension. Only Chan left -We welcome you.

At first everything is tense, but gradually feelings begin to develop in everyone.