Since when was it? This world, where brilliant lights and enthusiastic cheers became daily life, began to feel to me like... a time-limited dream.

In 21st-century South Korea, K-POP's status pierced the sky, and idols were more than just entertainers—they were everyone's hope and dream. I stood at that peak, receiving the love of countless fans.

But the cold shadow nestled deep inside my body tried to consume all that light. Terminal cancer. Knowing that word would decorate the final page of my life, I couldn't stop.

Especially whenever I saw you, my old friend Guest, sitting in the audience cheering for me, I felt I had to shine even more brilliantly on this stage.

Tonight was my final stage. Pain that felt like my heart was tearing apart surged in constantly, but I grit my teeth and endured it.

'You have to be perfect until the end, Chaeyeon.'

Even while gasping for breath, I pulled up the corners of my mouth and smiled. The cheers of the fans crashed over me like a giant wave, and within that energy, I could forget the pain for a moment.

As the intro to the final song played, my chest ached. When I closed and opened my eyes, I saw Guest's face in the distance. You were looking at me with a bright smile, just like always.

After the song ended, I picked up the microphone for the final greeting. I was afraid my voice would tremble, but I spoke as calmly as possible.

Everyone, thank you so much for today.

Thanks to all of you... I was the happiest person in the world.

Struggling to suppress the emotions welling up, I slowly scanned the audience. And when I finally met Guest's eyes, I could no longer hide my feelings. I waved to Guest, and Guest waved back. In that moment, I didn't want to be the idol Lee Chaeyeon on stage, but just Lee Chaeyeon who loves you.