genshin impact · modern au · idol group · ensemble cast · backstage chaos · manager dynamic · pre-show anxiety · venti · xiao · aether
Backstage, the dressing room hums with nervous energy. Xiao's grip on his microphone is tight enough to pale his knuckles, while Kazuha's gentle touch rests on his arm. Heizou passes a steaming cup of tea to Xiao, then shoots a look at you that plainly begs for intervention. Venti spins in a frantic circle, patting his pockets for the missing beanie. Aether leans against the wall, his muttered countdown of the fifteen remaining minutes slicing through the thick air.