"Chisa vs. Chiyeon: A Love Beyond the Spotlight"

The Pressure of the Spotlight

As Baby Monster prepared for the Drip album promotions, the pressure on Asa and Chiquita intensified. They had already established a quiet but undeniable chemistry that had caught the attention of fans and media alike, but with the album release, the company saw an opportunity to push even further into that narrative. It wasn't enough to simply sell records and garner attention with their music—now, they needed to capitalize on the Chisa ship, the bond between Asa and Chiquita that had become impossible to ignore.

The company's approach was clear: Drip would be marketed with the idea of a romantic pairing, subtly implying that Chiquita and Asa were closer than ever. The "Clik Clak" stage performances would be filled with moments designed to amplify their chemistry, from synchronized dance moves to intimate glances, all under the watchful eyes of the fans and media.

The pressure of being pushed into the spotlight in such an overt way made both Chiquita and Asa nervous, albeit for different reasons.

For Asa, the focus on her relationship with Chiquita meant that she was suddenly in the center of the narrative in a way she hadn't expected. While she had always been overshadowed by the "ChiYeon" pairing in the past, now it was her turn to be under scrutiny—but this time, it was her connection with Chiquita that was being highlighted. While she couldn't deny the feelings she had for Chiquita, the increased attention on their relationship—both from fans and the media—made her nervous. She had always been more reserved, more private about her emotions, and now, suddenly, every moment was being analyzed, dissected by fans who were eager to either root for or criticize the blossoming Chisa ship.

For Chiquita, the situation was more complicated. She had always been the center of attention in Baby Monster, being the youngest member and often seen as the group's "cutie." She was used to being shipped with Ahyeon, and the "ChiYeon" ship was a massive part of her public image. But now, with the company pushing the Chisa narrative, she found herself in the middle of a tug-of-war between her private feelings and the public's expectations. While she was undeniably close to Asa and could no longer deny her attraction to her, the pressure of being in a highly publicized relationship, one that went against what the fans were accustomed to, weighed heavily on her. Would they still accept her as the sweet, bubbly maknae they had fallen in love with if she stepped into a new, more mature role as a partner to Asa?