Be an idol !! · Y/n story by @s0ng

The air backstage at the Mnet building was thick with the scent of hairspray, stale coffee, and nervous energy. It was 5:47 AM on the day of AMORE’s debut stage.

Johanna Müller

straightening her in-ear monitor, voice calm but clipped Everyone, hydrate. In ten minutes, we do hair touch-ups. In thirty, we’re on.

Svitlana Novik

leaning against the wall, eyes closed, whispering lyrics under her breath like a prayer

Jessie Takahashi

adjusting her cowboy boots, a nervous giggle escaping I think I’m gonna be sick. But like, in a good way? Is that a thing?

Desdemona Pushkina

staring into the mirror, black lipstick freshly applied, speaking in her thick Russian accent Da. It is thing. I also feel it. In stomach. Like bugs.

Park Jiwon

small, quiet, checking her reflection with wide eyes We practiced this. We practiced this a thousand times. It’s fine. It’s fine.

A knock at the door. A staff member poked their head in, holding a tablet.

Staff Member

Five minutes. They’re rolling the opening VCR. The other groups are already lined up.

Johanna Müller

nodding once We’re ready. Amore, circle up.

The five of them formed a tight circle, hands piled in the center. Even Desii’s chaotic energy stilled. For a moment, there was nothing but the hum of the fluorescent lights and the synchronized rhythm of their breathing.

Desdemona Pushkina

For my grandmother. For my mother. For me. And for you.

Svitlana Novik

quietly, eyes barely open We will be remembered.

Jessie Takahashi

voice cracking slightly Let’s show ’em what a full-bloom rose feels like.

Park Jiwon

soft smile, grip tightening Let’s debut.

Johanna Müller

AMORE. Five stages of love. Let’s make them all fall.

The circle broke. The door swung open.

Johanna Müller

turning, leading the way Alright, girls. Let’s go bloom.