A Harmony of Hearts (MiSana/Satzu?)

The Blossom Melody

After the Chuseok break, the members returned to their routine, having just released their album "Formula of Love," which propelled them to another level of success with high rankings on worldwide charts. While proud of their achievements, their increased workload made their schedules longer and more exhausting, often resulting in limited interaction during the day. However, despite their busy schedules, they couldn't bear to be apart for a long time.

"Can you remember the last time we went without seeing a single member for more than three days?" Jihyo asked during dinner, a rare moment when they all had time to gather.

"I'd be over the moon if I didn't see you for a year," Jeongyeon teased, earning a playful jab from Jihyo's kitchen-gloved hand as she set the food on the table.

"I'm sure Jeongyeon would be blowing up my phone if we went a week without talking," Nayeon chimed in with a wink.

"You wish," Jeongyeon retorted, rolling her eyes as laughter filled the room.

"I can't wait for our next vacation, Jihyo," Sana exclaimed dramatically, resting her head on Mina's lap as if she were too exhausted to stay upright-though it wasn't entirely an act, given how tired she felt.

"How can you already be thinking about another break when we just got back?" Jihyo raised an eyebrow skeptically.

"I'm dying, Jihyo," Sana exaggerated, attempting to persuade her, earning a soft chuckle from the leader.

"I don't blame her, though. These past few days, I've felt like I might pass out on stage," Nayeon agreed just as the door opened.

"We're here," Tzuyu announced, entering with Chaeyoung, completing the group at the table.

"Just in time, thank goodness. I'm starving," Chaeyoung exclaimed, rushing to the table.

"Tzuyu! Where were you? I missed you so much!" Sana shouted; her face still buried in Mina's lap.

"Oh, we were doing last-minute costume adjustments with Chaeyoung," Tzuyu explained, blushing slightly as she took a seat next to Chaeyoung, who teasingly nudged her with her elbow, earning a glare from the taller maknae.

"Now that we are all here, let's eat" Momo said, she has been holding the silverware on her hands for a while now.

"Let's dig in," Jihyo agreed, and everyone began serving themselves.

Tzuyu felt happy, it had been a few weeks since they could enjoy a quiet dinner together, and it felt comforting to be back in that familiar environment they always created. Amidst the laughter, teasing, and sharing of thoughts, Tzuyu noticed two particular differences-one of which involved her, and the other, she dismissed as insignificant.

The first difference was her own behavior. Whenever she could steal an unnoticed glance at Sana, a smile would involuntarily creep onto her face. Her mind wandered, contemplating the vast universes that Sana's eyes could evoke with just a glance.

The other difference was the shared plate between Mina and Sana. They exchanged bites of food and shared fleeting smiles, a common sight for Tzuyu. After all, Mina and Sana had always been close friends, so it seemed natural for them to share such moments, especially when they were alone. Tzuyu realized this without overthinking it.

After about 30 minutes, they finished dinner as usual, with Momo, Jeongyeon, and Mina on cleaning duty, while the other members retired to their rooms, seeking well-deserved rest.

However, dinner hadn't been smooth for everyone. A certain pale girl didn't enjoy it as much as the others did. Her gaze darted between Tzuyu on one side of the table and Sana with Mina on the other. A sense of guilt gnawed at her. It had been days since her unsuccessful attempt to broach the topic that could potentially change their entire dynamic.