Finally, after the pandemic made it impossible, Mina had tickets to Seoul. 2025 was her year. 24 years old and solo, she was ready to walk Korean soil. The discoveries would be endless, the expected and the happily unexpected.
Namjoon's POV Hearing the beginning of the song, I knew it was it.
The song itself was great. Funny enough, the costumes weren't as I imagined.
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Simple, nothing explicit. The dance was what to focus on and anything you'd imagine Hwasa do. Lots of curves showing, body rolls, etc. It had a lot of women intertwining together in pairs. As I expected, Miny was paired with her. However, it respected the original choreography and the only thing different was their comfort in it. It wasn't strained on my girlfriend's part compared to other dancers who did in the past few years. The ending, Hyejin had her hand on Mina's neck as they looked at eachother about 15cm apart. The performance was great in itself, brilliant even.
Later on, Mamamoo+ did one of their songs. Then, to my surprise, it changed to Back door by Stray Kids. A cover! Dancers came in.
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Seeing plum hair, my mouth went agape. Kookie and Tae shook me. "It's noona!" She was NOT their noona, but the gag stayed.
Dressed like that.."She does deserve the title.." Tattoo sleeve on full display. It did fit the aesthetic, beautifully. We had to make our way back for our own performances. She was already changed, helping others get ready. "She didn't relax around, huh."
"Hyung, we have to get ready!" Jimin pulled me.
Mina's POV I ran everything with my minis for the biggest performance we'd do. "After this one, it's Idol, then it's Not Today, Run, Danger and No more dreams." I checked my watch. "I'm not back until the last one, so if there's anything, I'll be there to help. Good? Let's go!"
We had a great start on the first number, it was a copy paste of our best one. During our duo, he was more delicate. If I can put it this way.. instead of holding my neck, he lifted me by the chin. It was a lot sweeter than it used to feel like. The next song wasn't as sweet, but it was so fun! I got off stage and got ready for my last performance of the year. It was emotional in a way, to see their work life in reverse, all the way back to when I wanted to learn their names hearing their music for the first time.. Don't cry, Mina! You'll ruin the thick eyeliner you have on. I got on stage on my cue and performed like my life depended on it. Seeing their dance break was gorgeous. The picture of their 2013 selves at the end nearly brought me to tears.
We exited the stage and let the guys have their moment. Finally back in my pink dress, I knocked before getting in. "Congrats on your awards tonight~" I mumbled.
Hoseok wrapped an arm around me. "You did great tonight!" He took it off. "Sorry, I forgot you're particular with hugs."
Even my family didn't do that. "I appreciate it, thanks." He peered at my eyes. "Ya, Oppa. What are you looking for?"
He took a tissue out and carefully pressed it against the side of my eye. "They're a bit red. Was it trying to take the eyeliner off or?"
He even gave me an escape? How kind.. "Felt some kind of way seeing your discography. Nothing to worry about."
He pulled me to Tae. "Your friend needs your quirkiness!" It did change my mind from the worry of my boyfriend.
Namjoon's POV I didn't hear her come in. She was sitting with the maknae line and her best friend playing rock, paper, scissors. I sat behind her and rested my chin on top of her head. "You can beat your oppas and your eonni really quick I'm sure."
The ones I mentioned frowned. "So mean!"
My partner looked up. "It's our third round. I already won once."
I kissed her. She did NOT expect that. "Your Chili performance was the best of all the ones she did."
That made her be all smiles. "Really? You liked? What about the Stray Kids song? Did you enjoy it?"
I frowned. "You and leather? How could I not?" Her slap made me laugh. "Okay! Okay! But it was nice." The guys and Meg joked doing the door knocking move. It ended the night nicely if you asked me. . . . She put her coat away. "You're fine with me?"
As if I'd be sweet to manipulate her or something. "I texted Hyejin and it helped a bit. I have no right to tell you what job you should do." I brushed my hair back. "And you were right about me being shallow on the song and you doing it with Hwasa. It's about sexuality yes, but not in a derogatory way. You two may be bisexual, but it doesn't mean any of you would do anything to compromise a relationship."
She crossed her arms, corner of the mouth rising. "You thought I'd cheat on you with Hyejin eonni. Are you kidding me?"
I motioned at her. "Look at you being both gorgeous and adorable. She'd steal you in a heartbeat!" I pointed at me. "You got me to fall for you. I don't see how she wouldn't."
She seemed amused. "I think that with time, you'll understand that I'm a loyal person." She made her way to her room, unbuttoning her dress. "I don't get swayed easily."
Well.. I undid my tie. "You're swaying me!"
"Namjoon! We have a big day tomorrow. Let me sleep alone!"
