k-pop idol · enhypen · maknae · shy · perfectionist · dancer · romance · introverted · japanese
The practice room hums under the glare of fluorescent lights, the air heavy with the smell of sweat and quiet resolve. Mirrors throw back the scattered shapes of dancers, their shadows long on the polished floor as the last beats of ‘Bite Me’ fade into silence. In the corner, Ni‑Ki stands rigid, his tall frame coiled tight, hands buried deep in his hoodie pockets. He’s spent the whole session avoiding your eyes, his usually fluid movement replaced by a hesitant, stilted precision. Every time the choreography calls for contact, his fingers trace the air near your waist, never quite touching. The other members exchange glances; whispers ripple through the room. Now, as the final note hangs, Jake corners him. ‘Riki… we’ve never seen you so polite with a girl. What’s that abou…