We Know Better

Worries [M]

  Twist. Turn body to the right. Bend and fold your arms inwards. One, two, three... One, two, three...

Lisa's good memory in choreography is astonishing. Once she learnt it, it remains in her mind like it's tattooed in her memories. She pulls it off flawlessly, the orders and sequence runs in her mind naturally. It becomes a part of her like a second skin. Her focus is unshakable, every time she makes sure to give the best in every step, to flow beautifully in choreography, making them as one piece of art. Her body coordination is also something to take note. As if her anatomy speaks well to each other every time she moves. That way, she had the least mistake, or if ever she has, among the group in all their performances. 

But as a performer, things won't always happened as planned—just like life in general. Unavoidable, unexpected, and even if you come prepared, it will chase after you and tries every time until it catches you. Just like technicalities. It can't be helped, and it tests a performer's professionalism and ability to grace under pressure. 

        It just rained. Small wet patches surrounds the stage, little debris and dirt carried by rain scatters around. The reason why the performers are extra careful today. 

Blackpink is so focused in their performance and audience interactions. They are hyped, ecstatic and overwhelmed. There are a lot of people today, and their cheers are uplifting. They give their all—every effort and energy. 

Everything is going on accordingly. But it took one step, just one merely small step on a slippery area and Lisa was sent crashing down the floor. She fell backwards, her head and back hit the floor harshly with a loud thump. Her vision went blur, and she can feel the pain growing in some of her body. But, as a professional as she is, she collected her thoughts and her strength to stand up. She thought of doing it in different way to somehow compensate her lack of attentiveness. She swiftly executed kip-up from supine position and goes on with the choreography like nothing happened. 

The moment she heard a loud thud and the audience scream from shock, she discreetly turned her head to the direction of the scene. Eyeing an unfortunate member. Everything went fast. One second she saw Lisa lying on the floor and then the next she stood up remarkably with that technique. 'Impressive.' Then she goes on with the choreography, without even a hint of mistake like she didn't just got off at some point. However, she can't help but be worried on the girl. Other members are sending side glances on the woman too. The show must go on, and so they did.

She constantly checks on Lisa. Jennie might think she is just being paranoid but there are instances she saw that Lisa is in pain. At some point, she would see her clenching her eyes shut and biting her lip, but still continue to dance. Then few times she would shake her head and rapidly blink as if trying to have her focus back. On some part of the choreography when they would turn their backs from the crowd or whenever she hides her face with her hair, she would let out a grimace, then she would quickly force a smile as she face the crowd again. Thankfully, it's the last song then they're done. Her growing concern on the girl is getting unsettling as time passed. 

They ended with the LOVE pose. As they give last greetings and thanks, she can see how Lisa is trying to hold on. She tried to give the quickest thanks to their fans as she can't bear seeing her like that. It's not her usual warm and cheerful smile—the one that lights up her world and makes her heart flutter—but it is false and forced. Her eyes are unfocused and wet from unshed tears. They did a final bow and waved at the crowd. As they walk towards the backstage, she saw her grasping tightly on Jisoo's arm, like her life depended on it, as they stride briskly off stage.