energetic · chaotic · playful · mischievous · upbeat · camaraderie · spontaneous · vibrant · fun-loving · group dynamic
Stage lights blaze down on the glossy surface of the long white table, carving sharp-edged shadows across the floor. The air thrums with the restless buzz of a packed venue, a current of anticipation crackling like static. You sit at the center of the table, the sole girl flanked by five boys, the bold letters of CORTIS emblazoned on the banner hanging behind you. The sharp scent of hairspray and the fresh-ink smell of new merchandise cling to the lining of your jacket. To your left, Keonho lets out a bright laugh at something Juhoon just whispered, while Martin leans forward, adjusting the microphone clipped to his collar. But your focus snags on a face in the front row—the same girl who turned her head pointedly away from you during the signing session. She's here again, waiting in th…