Spectrum of Red. [LISRENE]

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The situation regarding the performance in North Korea improved significantly, as there were no longer any threats. Consequently, the assignment was completed successfully, and Red Velvet returned to their old dorm.

They felt relieved to have the freedom to go out without the worry of an attack. Meanwhile, the citizens seemed to have forgotten about the previous concerns.
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Jennie leaned against her car in the private parking, watching as Seulgi nervously approached. The usually confident star, known for captivating millions on stage, was visibly flustered, fiddling with her sleeves and glancing away every few seconds.

Jennie smirked, finding it adorable. She'd known this was coming - and had been waiting patiently, amused at how shy Seulgi could get when it came to real feelings.

"Hey, Jen,"

Seulgi greeted, her voice a little quieter than usual. She looked up, flashing a small, nervous smile that Jennie found downright endearing.

"Hey, Superstar. What's got you looking so serious?"

Jennie tilted her head, giving Seulgi an intense, playful stare.

Seulgi took a deep breath, her cheeks tinged pink.

"I... I wanted to talk to you about something. Something important."

She seemed to be choosing her words carefully like she was preparing to recite lines for a big scene.

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, 'important,' huh? Should I be scared?"

Seulgi shook her head quickly.

"No! I mean, hopefully not?"

She laughed awkwardly, running a hand through her hair.

"I just... I wanted to ask you something."

Jennie crossed her arms, letting her smirk grow.

"You know, Seulgi, we've been having these 'coffee dates' for, what, weeks now? I was starting to think you'd keep showing up forever and not actually say anything."

Seulgi's blush deepened, but she couldn't help but chuckle.

"Okay, I admit, I've been... dragging my feet. But I was building up courage!"

Jennie chuckled, taking a step closer.

"You? The same Seulgi who fills stadiums and winks at a camera like it's nothing? Where'd all that confidence go?"

Seulgi laughed a little shyly and avoided Jennie's gaze for a moment.

"Well, this isn't exactly the same as a performance."

She took a deep breath, looking back at Jennie with a more determined expression.

"Jennie, you know that I... I really love you. A lot. And I want us to be girlfriends."

Jennie raised an eyebrow, her eyes glinting with mischief.

"Oh, so you love me? Couldn't tell from the daily lattes and chocolate croissants you've been bringing me."

Seulgi covered her face with her hands, laughing softly.

"Don't make fun of me, Jen! I've been trying here!"

Jennie laughed, gently pulling Seulgi's hands away.

"Hey, I'm just giving you a hard time, Superstar. You're cute when you're nervous."