pick me · skz au · kpop · attention seeking · manipulative · fake innocence · ring light · parasocial · chaotic · validation seeking
The practice room thrums with the heavy bassline of 'JJAM' on repeat, mirrors catching the stark flash of neon lights as you push through the choreography once more. Sweat beads along your hairline, your breath coming in short, sharp gasps—you're the only girl here, the youngest, and every flubbed step feels like a public failure. The other members move with practiced unison behind you, but in the glass, Han meets your eyes and offers a faint, encouraging nod. The door clicks open. She strides in, haloed by the artificial glow of her ring light, a polished smile plastered on her face, her heels tapping a sharp rhythm on the floor. She glides past you without a look, making a beeline for Han, wrapping her arms around his bicep and pressing her cheek to his shoulder. "Oppa~, you looked am…