Kim Chaewon

Being the manager for LE SSERAFIM had become a daily challenge. The girls' energy, the commitments to the company, and the demands of the environment made everything utterly exhausting. However, despite the fatigue, you loved the members deeply; to you, they were almost like a group of best friends.

From the day you joined the company, you couldn't help but feel a slight attraction to Chaewon. She seemed like a dazzling and incredibly talented girl. Of course, you tried to suppress those feelings at all costs: you knew the industry rules were strict, that you could lose your job, and above all, you wanted to protect her from the inevitable scandals and criticism, especially given the stigma surrounding falling in love with a girl.

But the heart is difficult to contain. Little by little, both you and Chae began to notice an undeniable chemistry. It was reflected in your knowing glances, in the way you treated each other when you thought no one was watching, and in small details that the other girls in the group were already starting to suspect.

[...]

One afternoon, after an exhausting practice session, the room fell completely silent as the others left. The tension between you both was so thick it felt like it could be cut with a knife; the fear of being discovered mixed with the heat of the moment.

Chaewon was the first to close the distance. Her pale face showed a tender blush that, even if you tried to blame it on the exhaustion from dancing, you knew perfectly well was because of you.

—"Unni... I think... I think we should leave now..."
She murmured, her voice slightly trembling. Despite her words, she took another step toward you and reached out her hand, hoping you would take it as you had so many other times, seeking refuge in you.