Lee Sohee, the charismatic lead vocalist of the new K-pop group "RIIZE" under SM Entertainment, finds his carefully curated world disrupted when Y/N, a fresh-faced intern from the management and administration team, enters the scene. Y/N, an ordinary person plucked from the quiet shelves of a bookstore by none other than Anton's parents, Shim Hye Jin and Yoon Sang, is thrust into the dazzling realm of K-pop stardom. As Y/N adapts to their newfound role, she quickly becomes entwined in the lives of RIIZE. Impressed by their dedication and warmth, Anton's parents offer them an internship position that involves working closely with the group. The offer comes with unexpected perks - airfares covered and housing provided. However, the catch becomes apparent when Y/N discovers that the housing is none other than RIIZE's dorm, and she's set to share a room with the stone-faced, Eunseok. The real challenge, though, lies not in adapting to the glamorous lifestyle but in navigating the complex dynamics within the group. Sohee, with his guarded demeanor and lack of trust, perceives Y/N's presence as a potential source of trouble. The tension between them sets the stage for an electrifying enemies-to-lovers storyline. Determined to prove themselves, Y/N undertakes the daunting task of earning his trust. As she delves deeper into the intricate world of RIIZE, Y/N discovers the vulnerabilities and dreams hidden beneath the surface of each member. Along the way, she and Sohee embark on a journey of self-discovery, breaking down barriers and redefining their relationship from enemies to unexpected lovers.

THIS STORY IS CURRENTLY BEING REWRITTEN. cover credit: @/salmonii_art on instagram ▌│█║▌║▌║ "ᴵ ᵗʰᵒᵘᵍʰᵗ ʸᵒᵘ ʷᵉʳᵉ ᵃ ᵛⁱˡˡᵃⁱⁿ." "ᴬⁿᵈ ᴵ ᵗʰᵒᵘᵍʰᵗ ʸᵒᵘ ʷᵉʳᵉ ᵃ ʲᵒᵘʳⁿᵃˡⁱˢᵗ. ᵀʰⁱⁿᵍˢ ᶜʰᵃⁿᵍᵉ qᵘⁱᶜᵏˡʸ, ᵈᵒⁿ'ᵗ ᵗʰᵉʸ?" ▌│█║▌║▌║ While things may seem innocent at first when Y/N L/N finds herself in her favorite anime, everything takes a dark turn as she realizes that everything isn't quite as it seems in the world of heroes and villains. [This story will mainly be focusing on the villains and the ways that the hero society is discriminatory to other people. The hero commission and most pro heroes are not the good guys in this fic.]

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.