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━━━━ ˗ˏ 💔 ˎ˗‍‍‍‍ 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤

Song: Shouldn't couldn't wouldn't-  88 rising, Niki, Rich brian
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Krystal and Jungwon. the perfect couple. everyone wants to be them. with Krystal being a bubbly ball of sunshine and Jungwon being the mature and calmer one. they both met a few years ago when they're still just trainees. both are completely different but they both went for the same goal, to be an idol. and they supported each other, constantly leaning at each other for support. since then, they have been very close to each other. friendship soon blooms into love. the two fits each other as if they are each other missing puzzle

but is it true that they are really happy with each other?

Jungwon is everyone's dream boyfriend, everyone would kill to have a boyfriend like him, and yet he's Krystal's. sadly, the couple must face a few hardships in their relationship. one of them being this. the couple is first introduced by dispatch. the two got caught going on an ice cream date. and since then, it feels like bad luck always follows them. the internet was a mess. the netizens have mixed reactions. some congratulate the couple's relationship while some choose to unstan and even leave hate comments on the idols private Instagram account, with most of the hate comments targeted towards Krystal

some netizens even go as far as attacking her group members, calling her names. her mother even needs to post a letter in her private SNS account. begging the netizens to not hurt her daughter anymore and to leave her alone. since then, Krystal has been a target of the internet. a small mistake can lead to a hate bandwagon, and of course, netizens will always find ways to attack her

but thankfully, Krystal never really cared about hate comments. it's very easy for her to just brush it off. sure, it hurts from time to time but she has already prepared herself the day she decided to become an idol. she knows the amount of hate she will be getting and it's fine. she never really cared, all she cares about is that she can still be able to work as an idol while also being in a relationship with Jungwon

but these days, all those hate has been going on in her head. she noticed that the hate suddenly turns into death threats, although she tried to ignore it and think of it just as a silly and meaningless threat. she couldn't help but to be afraid and start worrying for her safety

Present. Seoul, 19 January 2026

in the busy and dark street of Seoul, a girl in black is seen exiting a large building. she swiftly makes her way to the back of an alley, constantly turning around to make sure no one is following her. after a 5 minute walk, she finally arrived at one of her favorite places to visit

the convenience store

she smiles before finally entering the bright, glass building
"welcome to 7-eleven~" the cashier girl greets her with a warm smile. the girl waves her arm at the girl before she started going through the isles. she grabbed some chips, drinks, sweets, and ice cream before putting them in the basket

she then puts her bag on the cashier, waiting for the staff to finish scanning the snacks
"ohh~ I see you buy a lot of food today. where are you going? I supposed you are going to go on a date with Mr boyfiee~~" the girl teases, only to be slapped in the arm
"wrong, I'm having a movie night with them"
"it's still a date in my dictionary KRYSTAL" the staff sticks out her tongue, Krystal rolled her eyes before finally taking off her mask

"gosh it's so hot in there" the cashier girl giggled
"I'm not the one who told you to pull the ninja card and walk all the way here, you can just ask the manager to drop you off!"
"it's not that easy hyo! the netizens will find out and start hating me again. you know how crazy they can be right?" Krystal says as she put all the snacks into a tote bag. Hyorin, however just let out a sigh
"I don't understand, why do they hate you so much. I mean, look at you! you're the perfect girl for Jung-won. I'm also an engene and the day they published your relationship I started screaming on top of my lungs..." 
"well, I do hope most of the fans will be more supportive like you" Krystal looks down