Join Stray Kids on their journey to stardom with a female 9th member! From survival show struggles to debut and beyond, this story explores their evolving dynamics, talents, and passions. With their unique blend, they've captured global hearts. Now...
_Phoenix_: (entering the living room, surprised) Chan? I thought you'd be asleep by now...
_Chan_: (looking up from his phone) Phoenix! I couldn't sleep... I'm glad I'm not the only insomniac around here!
_Phoenix_: (laughing) Yeah, I guess we're two peas in a pod! I was just lying in bed, thinking about the interview and everything that's happened...
_Chan_: (nodding) Yeah, I know what you mean... my mind's been racing all night too. But at least we have each other to talk to!
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_Phoenix_: (sitting down next to Chan) Exactly! And I'm glad we can be honest with each other... it's hard to find people who understand what we're going through.
_Chan_: (smiling) Yeah, we're in this together, Phoenix! And who knows, maybe our insomnia will turn into a creative spark or something!
_Phoenix_: (laughing) Yeah, maybe! Or maybe we'll just stay up all night, binge-watching TV shows and eating snacks!
_Chan_: (grinning) Sounds like a plan to me!
_Phoenix_:(laughs, then suddenly becomes quiet)
_Chan_: (curious) Hey, Phoenix? What are you thinking about? You seem lost in thought.
_Phoenix_: (smiling softly) (teary) Channie... I'm just grateful. Grateful that you found me that night, grateful that you believed in me, grateful that you made me a part of this wonderful group... Without you, I don't know where I'd be right now.
_Chan_: (touched) Phoenix... you're making me emotional! (laughs) But seriously, I'm grateful too. I knew from the moment I saw you sing that you were special.(eyes moistening) Ah, Phoenix... (pauses, his voice filled with emotion) You're making me tear up here... (smiles warmly) I'm the one who's grateful, actually. If I hadn't found you that night, I don't know what our group would be like today. You bring so much light and energy to our performances, and your talent is just... wow. (shakes his head) I can't imagine Stray Kids without you, Phoenix. You're our missing piece. (looks at you with sincere appreciation) We're family, forever and always.
_Phoenix_: (eyes shining) You've done so much for me, Chan. You've given me a purpose, a family... a home. I don't know how to repay you for all that you've done.
_Chan_: (smiling) You don't have to repay me, Phoenix. Just being here, being part of this group, that's enough for me. We're in this together, always.
_Phoenix_:(teary) I can't imagine my life without you guys... Being an orphan, I never really knew what it feels like to have a family, but you guys... (slowly tearing up)...just please never leave me.
_Chan_: (gets up and gives you a big hug) Oh, Phoenix.. never, ever, EVER! I promise! We're in this together, always! (holds you tight) We've been through so much already, and we'll face whatever comes next as a team, as family! I'll always be here for you, no matter what! (smiles warmly) You're stuck with me, and I'm stuck with you!
