universe | kim minji

sign

July 22, 2022
Today is a big day, for both me and Minji. Minji is making her debut, and I'm going to watch her success unfold before my eyes.

As soon as the music video was released, I ran to meet her, marker and notebook in hand. I found her in one of the practice rooms, tears streaming down her face as she watched herself in the video.

She had made it.

Minji was still unaware of my presence, lost in the emotions of her achievement. I decided to lift up the atmosphere, stepping forward with a grin plastered on my face.

"Oh my! Isn't it Newjeans' Minji?" I exclaimed, trying to catch her attention.

Minji's head snapped up, surprise evident on her tear-streaked face. She blinked, trying to process my sudden appearance.

"Y/n?" she gasped, her voice shaky with disbelief.

I nodded eagerly, closing the distance between us in a few quick strides. "I'm a fan of yours! Congratulations, Minji! You were absolutely amazing in the video. I knew you'd shine!"

A small smile tugged at the corners of Minji's lips, her eyes still shimmering with unshed tears. "Thank you. I couldn't have done it without you."

We hugged tightly, the weight of our shared journey finally lifting off our shoulders. Despite being transferred to different labels, our bond remained unbreakable.

"Can I have your autograph?" I smiled, holding out the marker and notebook.

Minji chuckled softly, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand. "Of course," she replied, taking the marker from me.

With a flourish, Minji signed her name on the pristine white page of the notebook, her signature elegant and flowing.

She handed it back to me with a smile, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement at the thought of having her autograph.

"Thank you," I said, my voice filled with genuine gratitude.

Minji waved it off with a grin. "No problem. You're my friend, after all."

As I tucked the notebook safely away, I couldn't shake the feeling of pride and happiness that swelled within me.

"Am I the first to receive your autograph as Newjeans' Minji?" I asked, unable to hide my curiosity.

Minji chuckled, a hint of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. "Actually, yes," she admitted sheepishly. "You're the first one to ask for it."

"Wow, I feel honored," I grinned.

Minji grinned back, her eyes sparkling with affection. "You should be," she teased, nudging me playfully.

"We're each other's first," I chuckled, the memory of Minji eagerly asking for my autograph as soon as I made my debut flooding back.

Minji's eyes widened in realization, a playful smirk tugging at her lips. "I guess we have a habit of making each other feel special,"

I nodded in agreement. "That's what friends are for, right?" I replied, a smile spreading across my face.

I had a mischievous grin on my face as Minji looked at me questioningly, clearly wondering what I was up to.

"What-" she started to say, but I interrupted her with a teasing sing-song tone, mimicking her part in her debut song. "Want attention, wanna want attention~"

Minji's eyes widened in surprise, then narrowed playfully as she realized what I was doing. "Yah!" she exclaimed, giving me a playful shove.

My eyebrows furrowed as I adopted a mock-serious expression. "Where is your respect towards your senior?" I asked, teasing Minji playfully yet seriously.

Minji's eyes widened in faux innocence, a mischievous glint dancing in her gaze. "Respect, huh? I think I left it in the studio," she replied, unable to suppress a giggle.

I shook my head in mock disappointment, trying to maintain my stern facade. "Well, it looks like I'll have to teach you a lesson in respecting your seniors," I declared, wagging a playful finger at her.

Minji laughed. "Bring it on, senior~," she challenged.

A few years ago...

My dream finally came true-I made my debut.

After the performance, I was greeted backstage by a flurry of congratulations and well-wishes from my fellow trainees and staff members.

As I emerged from the dressing room, I spotted Minji waiting for me.

"Congratulations! You were amazing out there," Minji exclaimed.

"Thank you, Minji. I couldn't have done it without you," I replied.

"Can I have your autograph?" Minji asked, handing me a marker and a piece of paper.

I chuckled, "Of course," I said, taking the marker from her hand.

With a steady hand, I signed my name on the paper. Handing it back to Minji, I couldn't help but grin.

"I'm the first to receive your autograph since you made your debut, right?" Minji asked, a playful twinkle in her eyes.

I chuckled, nodding in agreement. "Yes, you are," I confirmed.

Minji grinned, "I feel honored," she teased, giving me a playful nudge.

I rolled my eyes playfully, unable to suppress my own grin. "Well, you should."