The 7th floor of WELL WORLD COMPANY was buzzing with energy. Hera stood at the entrance of the trainee room, her heart pounding like a drumbeat in her chest. The polished floor reflected the soft lights above, and walls echoed with distant vocals and footwork rhythms. This was it—the beginning of her dream.
Voice from behind: "You must be Hera, the new trainee?"
HERA turned to see a tall woman with sharp eyes and a headset. Her expression was serious, but there was a hint of kindness in her tone.
TRAINER KIM: "I'm Trainer KIM. Welcome. Warm up quickly—class starts in ten."
HERA: "Yes, thank you!"
As Hera hurried to stretch, she glanced around. Other trainees were already dancing or rehearsing lines. She felt like a small fish in a sea of talent but steeled herself. I've worked hard to get here. I'm not backing down now.
Meanwhile… on the 3rd floor.
YUJIN sat at her desk in the management department, flipping through profiles. Her phone buzzed. A message from an unknown number flashed:
"You need to keep an eye on your new roommate. Don't let her get too close to HA-JOON."
Yujin's eyes narrowed. What is this supposed to mean?
Back in the training room, Hera was sweating through choreography drills. Her limbs ached, but her spirit was on fire. She stayed late after class, practicing alone. That's when she heard a soft clink behind her.
She turned—and froze.
HA-JOON stood in the doorway, hood up, looking exhausted but determined.
HA-JOON: "Please, don't scream or kick me this time."
HERA: "What are you doing here?! You followed me?!"
HA-JOON: "No! I… I work here. Listen, I didn't mean to scare you last night."
Hera's expression softened just a little. She remembered his words—the desperation in his voice.( Hera just remember that her favourite boy group are in same company)
HERA: "Then explain. Why grab me? Why all the secrecy?"
HA-JOON looked over his shoulder before stepping in and shutting the door quietly.
HA-JOON: "Someone's watching me. I can't talk freely. I saw you at the airport and... I thought I could trust you."
HERA: "Trust me? Why?"
HA-JOON: "Because you looked at me like I was human… not like a star. I need someone help".
HERA's heart skipped. She didn't fully trust him yet—but something told her this wasn't just drama.
Before she could answer, a sharp knock startled them both.
TRAINER KIM (outside the door): "Hera? Who are you talking to?"
HA-JOON's eyes widened. "I have to go. Please… think about what I said."
He slipped out the side exit just as Trainer Kim entered.
TRAINER KIM: "You okay?"
HERA (nodding): "Yeah… I'm fine."
But she wasn't. Her mind was spinning. Why was HA-JOON being watched? What kind of help did he need? And could she risk getting involved?