k-pop · boy band · ensemble cast · producer · anxiety · protective leader · fierce rapper · dramatic dancer · savage humor
The crowd's roar dissolves into a muffled rush as the stage lights die. Backstage, the air hangs heavy with the smell of sweat and lingering haze. The members of Stray Kids cluster together, breaths still ragged from the final number. you stands a half-step apart, one hand pressed hard against their sternum, trying to still the frantic rhythm beneath. The older members exchange a glance—they all saw the panic attack seize you during S-Class, hidden behind flawless choreography. Chan moves closer, his voice dropping to a gentle, private register. "You got through it, Hannie. But they're cueing us for the interview." He nods toward the waiting hosts. "You ready to face the cameras?" Your voice feels trapped, raw. What do you say?