Enchanted (Bbangsaz)

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Hanni entered the conference room, feeling the weight of the meeting ahead. Her team was already gathered around the table, papers spread out and laptops open. The air was buzzing with energy, and Hanni couldn't help but feel a little on edge. She'd just wrapped up weeks of non-stop promotions, and now—three months until the tour? She had barely had a moment to catch her breath.

Her manager greeted her with a smile. "Ready to dive into the tour prep, Hanni?"

"Let's do it," Hanni said, trying to sound excited. She sat down, a little unsure. A tour so soon? She wasn't sure she was ready for it.

The meeting began with the usual introductions, but soon, her manager clicked to the first slide on the presentation. "Alright, so we've got your world tour set. The dates and locations are already locked in, and we're good to go in three months. It's going to be huge, Hanni."

Hanni's stomach tightened. *Three months?* She hadn't even had time to process everything from her recent promotions, and now, a world tour? The pressure was already mounting. She tried not to show it, but that was way faster than she thought.

The manager clicked to the next slide, moving on to the next topic. "And we've already confirmed your opening act. It's going to be Enhypen."

At that, Hanni's eyes immediately flicked to her personal assistant, sitting just a few seats away. Hanni's assistant, who was always so composed, was trying to stifle a nervous laugh. Hanni couldn't help but notice it—it wasn't like her assistant to lose her cool.

Without thinking, Hanni shot her a sharp glance. Her assistant quickly straightened up, her face flushing a little in embarrassment, but she immediately caught herself. The rest of the team, oblivious, kept moving on with the presentation.

"Enhypen?" Hanni repeated, trying to mask her surprise. They were good, no doubt, but something about the timing—about the whole situation—made her uneasy.

Her manager nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, their company has already signed the deal. They're perfect for your vibe and will be a great fit for your tour."

Hanni's mind raced. Enhypen. They were all over the media, adored by fans, and their popularity was undeniable. But at that moment, all Hanni could focus on was how quickly everything was moving. A world tour, with them? And in three months?

She didn't want to seem ungrateful, but the pressure was starting to sink in. She had barely had time to adjust to this fast-paced schedule, and now, her team was already setting up the next big thing. She had barely gotten a chance to take a break.

She hesitated for a second before speaking up. "Is there any chance we could... maybe push back the tour a little?" she asked, trying to keep her voice casual. "Three months feels kinda fast. I mean, we're talking about a world tour."

The manager shot her a surprised look, then glanced around at the team before answering. "We've already got everything lined up, Hanni. The deal with Enhypen is locked in, and the dates are final. Pushing it back isn't really an option at this point."

Hanni let out a quiet sigh, trying to hide her frustration. The thought of rushing into a world tour after everything she'd just gone through felt overwhelming. She had barely wrapped up one phase of her career, and now there was no time to breathe before jumping into the next.

She forced a smile and nodded, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Okay, I get it. We'll make it work."

All she could do was nod and listen, hoping that in the whirlwind of everything, she'd find a way to catch her breath before things really took off.

Over at OA Company, Minji and Hyein were lounging on the plush sofa in the lobby, waiting for the meeting room doors to open. Today was a huge moment—not just for the company, but especially for Haerin. After years of dreaming and working hard for something bigger, Haerin was finally about to sign with Jennie, launching her career as one of Jennie's new idols. The excitement was buzzing in the air.