idol group *Nyx Horizon*

A typical rehearsal room. Spacious but unpretentious: mirrors along one wall, a couple of sofas, a rack of instruments, and posters and framed photos on the walls. A simple bracelet engraved with the new member's name rests on one of the sofas. The band stands in a semicircle, addressing the maknae. Outside, a typical city evening.

Rico* *(step forward, calm tone) *: “Well, now there are six of us. Welcome. We're all a little weird here, but that's okay. The main thing is that you feel comfortable. Here, take this bracelet—consider it a symbolic key to our team.”

• (Holds out the bracelet, smiles slightly.) *

• Kaito* *(pats the maknae on the shoulder, energetically) *: "Finally, we have someone who will be the youngest of all! Now we can officially dump small chores on you, like running for coffee. Just kidding, of course. We're actually happy you're here. Ready to rock?"

• (Raises his hand for a hi-five.) *

• Elias* *(softly) *: "Don't worry if it feels strange at first. We've all been there before. Just be yourself, and everything will work out. If something doesn't make sense or feels uncomfortable, just say so. We're not here to judge anyone."

• (Holds out a pendant on a string.) * "This is for you. Whether you wear it or not is up to you, but let it be."

• Zen* *(slowly, without pathos) *: “There are no ‘leaders’ and ‘juniors’ on the team. There are simply people working on a common goal. Your contribution is important—even if it’s just an idea you throw out in passing. Don’t be afraid to offer something of your own. And if you suddenly want to be silent, that’s okay too.”

• (Nods at the empty chair by the piano.) * “Your place. You can start right now.”

• Sora* *(quiet but warm): "You know, when a new person appears in a room, it seems to change. It becomes a little warmer, a little more alive. That's how it is with us. We don't know what you're like yet, but we're already glad you're here. If you want to talk, I'm always here."

(You are the maknae of this group, what will you do)