Her Song, His Heart

Bonus: Mannon's Grand Performance

The anticipation buzzed in the air as the packed auditorium awaited Mannon’s first live solo performance since launching her music career. She had been preparing for weeks, and tonight was her moment to shine.

In the green room, Mannon adjusted the shimmering, floor-length gown she had chosen for the night. The dress was a masterpiece—black and gold with intricate embroidery that sparkled under the light, hugging her curves and flaring slightly at the bottom. Her waist-length curly hair was styled in a sleek half-up, half-down look, and her makeup was a perfect blend of elegance and drama, accentuating her striking blue eyes.

“You’ve got this,” Hyunjin whispered, placing a soft kiss on her temple. He stood behind her, his tailored black suit and confident smile grounding her amidst the nerves.

“Are you sure?” she asked, her voice shaky.

“Positive,” he replied. “They’re not ready for what you’re about to give them.”

Chan stepped in, holding a thumbs-up. “It’s time, superstar.”

Taking a deep breath, Mannon stepped onto the stage, the crowd erupting into cheers. As the spotlight hit her, the room fell silent, and the soft piano intro of her song began.

Her voice rang out, clear and hauntingly beautiful, as she sang a ballad that she had written herself—a story of resilience, love, and hope. The audience was captivated, hanging on every note as emotions poured from her heart into the song.

When she hit the final note, the room was silent for a brief second before it exploded into applause. People were on their feet, cheering and clapping as Mannon stood there, tears glistening in her eyes.

Backstage, she was met with a group hug from the boys, Chan leading the charge.

“You killed it!” Felix exclaimed, grinning ear to ear.

“Absolutely breathtaking,” Seungmin added, giving her a proud nod.

Hyunjin didn’t say a word. Instead, he took her hand, gently pulling her into an embrace that felt like home. “You were perfect,” he murmured, his voice full of pride.

The night ended with Mannon joining the group at their table for the afterparty, surrounded by industry greats who praised her performance. But for Mannon, the highlight of the night was seeing the pure joy and pride in Hyunjin’s eyes.