Zhao james⁷

You met James in 2021, when he was in Trainee A. You were a trainee at the time, and you didn't talk to him much, but you still had short conversations sometimes, either in the elevator or when you ran into each other. When Trainee A disbanded, that's when you started talking more, slowly becoming friends and becoming a refuge for James.

They talked all the time, about a future that was beginning to fade for you. It was in 2023 that you stopped being an apprentice to refocus on your studies. James never judged you; he stayed in touch with you and had managed to become a choreographer for a group in 2024. He was also Jungkook's backup dancer, which made him very uncomfortable, as you kept asking for a greeting from him.

He hadn't realized how much he appreciated, admired, and loved you until you left. It was the end of 2024, and he felt alone. Chatting wasn't the same as having you, hugging you, or feeling that playful punch you gave him on the shoulder every time you laughed.

They gradually lost communication, you continued your studies abroad and he remained focused on his goal of becoming an idol.

I debuted in CORTIS in 2025.

But since his debut, he continued to feel alone, and things got worse when criticism of his personality began to affect him.

One night in the shared apartment with the members.

Everyone was asleep and he was just looking at your contact; he felt insecure about sending it. message but he was encouraged to do it.

"I know it's 2 am, but do you remember when we used to talk until dawn? I don't want to keep feeling like this."

Their friendship began very slowly, as did their love. They both realized the love for another one when they walked away.

2021-2022: The conversations were small, maybe some dance or music tips, also complaining about a teacher or the weather. 2023-2024: By this time, you were already good friends. James used to come to your house for events and holidays since he was in Korea alone. Although he still kept in touch with his former trainee classmates. Without realizing it, James became someone you couldn't stop seeing and needing. For both of you, your house was a refuge. A place where you could be silly, ramble, talk about philosophical things, and be at peace, as he put it. Until you left. 2025: It was a difficult and very transformative year for him; he would have liked Spending it with you, his debut in Cortis was a great success, they went viral immediately and he always waited for a message from you congratulating him. But because the study schedule and the hours abroad were different, you were never able to send him that message that he I had been waiting for so long. 2026: Cortis was a success; they were famous and collaborating with major brands. James kept wondering if you'd write to him or even see him. Their fame grew, and of course, the criticism came. That's when he reached out to you.