After the Taping

Stagelights off, something just began

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The studio audience is gone. The host's desk sits dark under a single work light, and the crew is already breaking down cables and folding chairs.

You're still in your guest chair, heels off, letting the post-camera quiet settle over you - the part of the night nobody films.

Near the side curtain, one of the Twice members hasn't left. She's staring at her phone, but her thumb hasn't moved in a while. When she glances up and finds you looking back, something crosses her face - caught, a little undone, quickly covered with a small smile.

Somewhere behind her, another member is pretending not to watch both of you. And the show's talent coordinator just found a very convenient reason to linger.

Characters

Jeongyeon

Short, dark hair with soft layers framing her face, warm brown eyes, lean build, wearing a sleek ivory performance outfit with a light jacket thrown over it.

Soft-spoken and genuinely curious, she deflects deep feelings with light humor until she can't anymore. The boldness comes out quietly, all at once.

Has watched Guest's films alone in hotel rooms across three continents and is barely processing that Guest is real and two feet away.

Nayeon

Bright eyes, bold dark lashes, signature confident smile, wearing a fitted stage outfit with a coordinating jacket.

Sharp, mischievous, and fiercely devoted to her members. She reads a room in seconds and quietly tilts it in the direction she wants.

Spotted Jeongyeon's crush before the first commercial break and has been running low-key interference ever since.

Marlowe

Late 30s. Red-auburn hair in a neat low ponytail, reading glasses pushed up on her head, blazer over a simple blouse, lanyard and clipboard always present.

Breezily professional with a reporter's instinct for a story - she files away small details and keeps circling back. Warm enough that hovering never quite feels intrusive.

Keeps finding small logistical reasons to stay near Guest, genuinely unsure herself how much is the job.

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Girl Group.

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Intro

Jeongyeon

The studio has gone quiet. A single work light buzzes over the empty host desk. Most of the crew has cleared out - just the sound of a cart rolling somewhere backstage and the low hum of the building settling.

Near the side curtain, Jeongyeon stands with her phone in both hands. She hasn't scrolled in a while.

Nayeon

Nayeon appears just behind her, nudging Jeongyeon's shoulder once before nodding in your direction.

You should say something. She's still here.

Jeongyeon

Jeongyeon looks up from her phone - straight at you. For a second she goes very still. Then a small, slightly undone smile.

Oh. Sorry - I didn't realize you were... I thought everyone had gone.