(Note: Timeline is set whichever comeback it fits best)
"Comeback is getting closer"
"I have to make this work"
"I need to show my improvements"
These were thoughts that weighed heavily on Lia's mind ever since the next comeback was announced. She knew that this is another step up and could be bigger from all the other songs they have practiced and performed.
And so she dedicated countless more hours to training alone. She never felt like she could keep up with the others enough after all, and seeing comments online didn't help. She kept messing up simple dance moves and now with their choreography as intense as ever. She knew she had to pull it off.
She did not want to let Midzys, her members, the staff, or anyone down.
"Ugh!" Lia lets out a groan as she fails another move. She wanted to splay on the ground and be frustrated. But she holds it back as she gets up, looks in the mirror thinking on how to improve and what she's doing well.
After more tries, she calls it a day.
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Dance practices with all members always makes her feel better from their smiles and shenanigans.
But it doesn't last as she bids them goodbye, turning down dinner plans as she wanted to practice more.
"You sure? It's good to eat more to have energy, Lia." Yeji points out.
Lia shakes her head with a smile plastered on. "I'm fine!"
And the rest wishes her good luck, Ryujin's glance lingering a bit longer before Lia went back to the training room.
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[Ryujin POV]
Ryujin was busy. Ever since their solo activities started, her schedule was packed with photoshoots and radio segments, and performance training. But that didn't stop the whisker dimpled girl to stay full smiles and hurry over after her work to the practice room where she can find Lia training.
Lia...
Ryujin checks the time and hurries towards the JYPE building.
She could hear Lia's voice and grunts as she got closer to the room, she approached quietly to not disrupt Lia's flow.
You're such a hard worker...
Ryujin notices the deep frown and furrowed eyebrows and decides to step in then – Lia needed a break.
"Unnie!" Ryujin greets with a big smile, closing the door behind her. Catching Lia's eyes, communicating without words.
Hey, Jisu unnie~ It's time for a break.
Ryujin...It's good to see you.
On the outside, Ryujin is always oozing with charisma and fierceness. She made her way over in her work attire in contrast with Lia, who was in sweat pants and t-shirt. "Thank you for your hard work."
"Lia-unnie why don't you take a break. Make sure to stay hydrated and rest those muscles!"
I didn't say it but I'm glad I've got Lia to myself right now.
"You sure like the practice room." Lia wipes her sweat with a towel, noting that Ryujin comes by often.
Ryujin pursed her lips as she watched. "It is a rather nice room."
