Idol By Day, Hero By Night [Half-Completed]

4

A day after arriving in Osaka...

You and the girls enter the Kyocera Dome for the 2022 Mama rehearsal.

You: Whoa, this is amazing!

Chaewon: Suddenly, I got a flashback from two years ago.

Next to her, Sakura rubs Chaewon's arm.

You've been aware that Sakura and Chaewon were in Iz*One, but since the two are now in Le Sserafim, memories were coming back.

Yunjin: Hey, at least we'll see Yujin and Wonyoung.

Eunchae: Close to an Iz*One reunion.

Suddenly, you feel someone jump onto your back, causing your quick action to hold them.

You: Mwoya!

You look over to see it's Minji.

Minji: Hehe, hi, Hyu.

You: Hi, Min.

The rest of your members notice the rest of NewJeans.

HN, DN, HR, & HI: Annyeong.

SK, CW, YJ, KZ, & EC: Annyeong.

The two groups were confused about the affection between 2Ji. From their first interaction, their first kiss, to now, they can't tell if they're dating.

LS Manager: Girls, we have to rehearse your performance!

SK, CW, YJ, HJ, KZ, & EC: Ne!

You put Minji down before she kisses you on the cheek.

Minji: See you later, HyuHyu.

You: Bye, MinMin.

You join your members, walking into the waiting room.

Kazuha: Are you two dating or what?

You were caught off guard by the question.

You: Huh?

Sakura: Oh come on, Hyuji-ah. You two are dating!

Yunjin: You had your first kiss, and now you're not dating?!

You: I'm still confused about this whole thing.

Chaewon: I think you two should talk about it or something.

...

Moments after rehearsing the performance, it was time for the 4th Gen Groups collaboration rehearsal.

You put on your guys' name tags before heading out.

???: Sunbae!

You and your group turn around to see NewJeans.

SK, CW, YJ, HJ, KZ, & EC: Annyeong.

Le Sserafim and NewJeans start walking together, and Minji slides to you.

Minji: I wish we practiced on the same day.

You: You didn't like being with Ive sunbaenim?

Minji: I know they are our seniors, but the girls and I are more comfortable with you and your group since we're labelmates. Especially me with you.

You felt your cheeks turning pink.

Minji: Is it weird we used to be in Source Music as trainees, and then I moved to Ador, and you stayed?

You: I mean, I did see you around, but I never had the chance to talk to you.

Minji: Same.

You: Hey, Minji?