SHADOWS OF TRUTH (JENNIE KIM FANFICTION)

38. Preparations

The tour was everything Y/N had dreamed it would be—and more. Each new city brought a sea of faces, each more vibrant and alive than the last. The roar of the crowd as LE SSERAFIM took the stage became a sound she felt in her chest, a pulsating energy that coursed through her veins and reminded her why she loved this life.

From the historic theaters of the East Coast to sprawling arenas in the heartland, the tour had become a runaway success. Every venue was sold out, the excitement building with every performance. Fans lined up for hours, some even camping overnight just to secure the best spots. Their devotion was palpable, spilling over into chants and cheers that made the air inside each venue electric.

LE SSERAFIM had always been a force to be reckoned with, but this tour was cementing their status as global superstars. The group moved as one, their synchronized choreography sharp enough to cut through the haze of stage lights. Their voices blended seamlessly, filling every corner of the venues with melodies that lingered long after the music stopped.

Each member brought something unique to the stage: Chaewon's fierce precision, Sakura's effortless charm, Yunjin's magnetic energy, Kazuha's quiet elegance, Eunchae's youthful vibe. Together, they created something transcendent—more than a group, they were a movement.

And then, there was Y/N.

Y/N's star had always burned bright, but on this tour, it blazed like never before.

During each show, her name echoed through the arenas, chanted by thousands of voices. It started before the lights dimmed, as if the audience couldn't wait to see her step onto the stage. "Y/N! Y/N! Y/N!" The sound wrapped around her like a mantra, a reminder of the connection she shared with the people who had followed her journey.

Her solo moments became the highlights of the night, leaving fans breathless with her raw emotion and commanding presence. On social media, clips of her performances trended within hours, the hashtags piling up:

#Y/NUnstoppable

#ForceofNature

#GirlCrushGoals

Fans filled their timelines with glowing reviews:

"She's not just performing—she's living the music."
"Y/N is the blueprint for everything I want to be."
"The way she moves... I don't even have words."

Y/N was flattered by the adoration, but with it came an ache she couldn't quite name. Each cheer, each hashtag, each DM flooded with love—it was overwhelming in the best and worst ways.

The more people adored her, the more Y/N felt the pressure to live up to their expectations. She saw herself through their eyes—untouchable, effortlessly cool, a beacon of confidence. But beneath it all, there were moments when she felt like an imposter.

In quiet moments after the shows, as she sat backstage peeling off her makeup or stared out the window of the tour bus, doubts crept in.

Was she really as unstoppable as they said?
Could she balance being their "girl crush" while staying true to herself?
Did the fans see the real Y/N, or just the version the stage allowed her to be?

Despite the questions, every time she stepped onto the stage, she reminded herself why she was here. The music, the fans, the connection—it was all real. And even if she felt like she was walking a tightrope, the cheers of the crowd were a safety net that caught her every time.

Offstage, the dynamic with her bandmates became a lifeline. They laughed together during rehearsals, shared inside jokes over late-night snacks, and supported each other when the exhaustion crept in.