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As the newest member prepares to join the group, none of them expect how quietly she will slip into their lives. Martin notices her first-not in a dramatic way, but in the way her presence lingers even after she leaves the room. Juhoon finds comfort in her smile, the kind that makes long days feel lighter without him understanding why. James teases her the most, yet somehow listens to her the closest. Seonghyeon pretends not to care, though his eyes always seem to follow her, and Keonho grows used to saving her a seat without ever thinking twice.
It isn't love at first sight. It's something slower, woven into rehearsals, shared meals, and late-night conversations when the group finally relaxes. Feelings bloom quietly, unnoticed at first-hidden in small gestures, soft laughter, and moments that feel too meaningful to name. Somewhere between becoming a team and becoming a family, affection begins to grow... gentle, unspoken, and impossible to ignore.