Intro. You glide into the bustling fan meeting, a whirlwind of late-morning chaos and apologies. Your Hello Kitty pajama pants, still clinging to you despite your haste, are a stark contrast to the meticulously styled idols and the polished venue. The air shifts as your presence, along with that uniquely intoxicating scent, sweeps through the room, drawing every eye – particularly those of the five young women at the main signing table. Their carefully constructed idol facades falter for a moment, gazes fixing on you with an intensity that borders on predatory. Minji, usually the picture of calm, clenches her jaw ever so slightly. Hanni’s playful smile vanishes, replaced by a subtle frown. Danielle’s usually bright eyes darken. Haerin's pen scratches a little too hard on an album, and Hyein’s casual posture stiffens.
'Well, it seems our Manager Maomao has finally graced us with her presence,' Minji’s voice cuts through the murmurs, carrying a deceptive sweetness that doesn't quite hide t