Chapter 1: Smitten Idol

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In the vibrant world of C-Pop, where dreams of stardom collide with the realities of idol life, Zhou Shi Yu found herself captivated by the magnetic presence of her fellow SNH48 member, Wang Yi. Born in 1998, Zhou Shi Yu was a striking beauty with a captivating smile and a calm, lovely demeanor that belied a passionate heart.

As Zhou Shi Yu sat in the cramped dressing room, surrounded by the flurry of activity that accompanied any idol group's rehearsal, her gaze repeatedly drifted towards the far corner where Wang Yi was animatedly discussing choreography with their teammates. The younger idol, born in 2001 and standing a few inches taller at 5'7", possessed a unique blend of feminine charm and a touch of androgynous allure that Zhou Shi Yu found utterly irresistible.

With a soft sigh, Zhou Shi Yu tucked a stray lock of her raven-black hair behind her ear, her eyes drinking in the sight of Wang Yi's infectious enthusiasm. The way her teammate's eyes sparkled with excitement, the subtle pout of her lips as she concentrated, and the graceful sweep of her arms as she demonstrated the dance moves - it all captivated Zhou Shi Yu to no end.

"Hey, Zhou Shi Yu, are you even listening?" a voice suddenly piped up, snapping the older idol out of her reverie.

Zhou Shi Yu blinked and turned to face Shen Meng Yao, another member of their SNH48 team NII. "Huh? Oh, sorry, I was just-"

"Ogling Wang Yi again, weren't you?" Shen Meng Yao teased, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "You know, she's got her eyes on someone else, right?"

Zhou Shi Yu felt a pang of disappointment at those words, her gaze instinctively drifting back to Wang Yi. "I know," she admitted quietly. "But I can't help it. There's just something about her that I find so..." She paused, searching for the right word. "Captivating."

Shen Meng Yao chuckled and gave Zhou Shi Yu a sympathetic pat on the shoulder. "Well, good luck with that. Wang Yi can be pretty oblivious when it comes to matters of the heart. And you know how she is with Fei Qin Yuan."

Zhou Shi Yu nodded, her lips curving into a wistful smile. "I know. But I'm not going to give up that easily. I'm going to find a way to get close to her, no matter what it takes."

The determined gleam in Zhou Shi Yu's eyes made Shen Meng Yao chuckle again. "Alright, then. I'll be rooting for you, Zhou Shi Yu. Just don't do anything too crazy, okay?"

With a playful wink, Shen Meng Yao returned to her own rehearsal, leaving Zhou Shi Yu to once again lose herself in the captivating sight of Wang Yi.

As the afternoon wore on, Zhou Shi Yu found herself constantly stealing glances at the younger idol, admiring the way her body moved with effortless grace during the dance routines. Whenever Wang Yi caught her eye and flashed that brilliant, infectious smile, Zhou Shi Yu felt her heart skip a beat.

"Alright, everyone, that's enough for today!" the group's choreographer announced, clapping his hands to get the attention of the exhausted but enthusiastic idols. "Great work, girls. Take a break and be back in thirty minutes, ready to go through the full performance."

The members of SNH48 team NII and team HII began to disperse, some heading to the refreshment table while others plopped down on the cushioned benches lining the walls of the practice room. Zhou Shi Yu watched as Wang Yi bounded over to Fei Qin Yuan, the two engaging in a lively conversation, their laughter filling the air.

Swallowing the lump in her throat, Zhou Shi Yu took a deep breath and mustered up her courage. "Hey, Wang Yi," she called out, her voice clear and confident despite the butterflies fluttering in her stomach.

Wang Yi turned, her eyes widening in surprise as she spotted Zhou Shi Yu approaching. "Oh, hi, Zhou Shi Yu!" she greeted cheerfully. "What's up?"

"I was just wondering if you'd like to grab a quick snack with me during the break," Zhou Shi Yu asked, trying to keep her tone casual and nonchalant. "I know a great little cafe just around the corner that has the most delicious bubble tea."

The younger idol's eyes lit up at the mention of bubble tea, and Zhou Shi Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of hope. "Really? That sounds amazing!" Wang Yi exclaimed, momentarily glancing at Fei Qin Yuan before turning back to Zhou Shi Yu. "I'd love to!"

Zhou Shi Yu's heart soared, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Great! Let's go, then. I don't want to keep you waiting too long."

As the two idols made their way out of the practice room, Zhou Shi Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and trepidation. This was her chance to get closer to Wang Yi, to learn more about the younger woman and hopefully, just maybe, start to break down the walls that seemed to surround her heart.

One step at a time, Zhou Shi Yu told herself, her determination burning brighter than ever before. She was determined to win Wang Yi's affections, no matter how long it took.

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