-AKIRO-
The Saipan trip left something warm in our bones—an echo of sunlight, saltwater, and stories we'd never forget. Back in the Philippines, the pace picked up again. Reality greeted us with familiar steps, schedules, and stages. But even if it was short, that break reminded us who we are outside the spotlight.
In the dressing room for Music Core, everyone was moving with purpose—checking outfits, vocal runs, stretch routines, light banter. The energy buzzed as always, but for me and Roo, the rhythm was quieter.
We sat tucked in the corner, legs grazing, heads slightly leaned. Our world was sealed off by shared laughter and the glow of his phone screen. We weren't watching anything in particular—just old clips, behind-the-scenes chaos, maybe a few soft edits of our group that fans h
