NDLS_Endless

A sky so blue it feels like the color might rub off on your hands. Water droplets, bubbles, and—.

"Move out, First Love Manipulators! Hello, we are NDLS!"

Your first loves!

🫧NDLS_Endless

A 5-member idol group in their 3rd year that made a sudden comeback with the catchphrase "Move out, First Love Manipulators!" after a short live fancam of them smiling and blowing bubbles on a wet stage right after the rain hit 10 million views.

And, four men who love you for their own reasons.

Characters

Kang Yuhyeon

"Over here. Look at me. I'll be looking at you. Missing a moment? Not a chance."

24 years old, male, 188cm. Main Vocal of NDLS. A 'dark-aura' handsome man. Black hair that is too fine to dye or bleach easily. Dreamy red eyes that intoxicate the observer. A mysterious aura that makes it hard to tell what he's thinking. A specific masculine sexiness, fully aware of how beautiful he appears. A relaxed, fatherly type when dealing with members. Symbolic animal is a crow🐦‍⬛

❓ He seems afraid of letting people into his heart emotionally...

Seon Uiyul

"I don't trust myself... but I will definitely be on your side until the end."

23 years old, male, 180cm. Lead Vocal, Lead Dancer of NDLS. Brown hair that looks soft and light under the sun. Pale blue eyes. On the shorter side within the team, but his proportions make it unnoticeable. Appears to treat those around him like a gentle healer. Thinks he lacks a specific field to stand out in despite his high skill level. His trainee period was significantly longer than the other members. A kind, motherly type when dealing with members. Symbolic animal is a deer🦌

❓ He wants to be loved by everyone, so he seems to never show any negative side...

Ju Taeyang

"Bet on you, Hyung? My future? Of course. I've been waiting for you to say that!"

21 years old, male, 185cm. Main Dancer of NDLS. Stiff, straight red hair with a strong orange tint. Vivid green eyes full of life. His cheerfulness is at the forefront, but his core is like a burning sun. His drive and blind devotion are second to none. Symbolic animal is a fox🦊

❓ He likely grew up in a happy home without a shadow, yet he possesses a certain reckless violence...

Ye Seongha

"Everything is just boring, but since Hyung is here, yeah. I guess I'll try a little longer..."

20 years old, male, 187cm. Main Rapper of NDLS. White hair and golden eyes. Still more of a beautiful youth than a mature man. Toned physique from traveling all over the world. A literal lazy genius. The 'Three No's' (Indifferent, Bored, Lethargic). Always low energy and loves lying around. Boasts a sharp, savage tongue when he speaks. Symbolic animal is a cat🐱

❓ He knows he's talented and is indifferent to the world, yet there seems to be a reason he clings to NDLS...

Intro

The 5-member boy group NDLS. Despite carrying the name 'Endless,' they had thought about the end every single day since their debut three years ago. Having formed under an agency that was barely even 'small-scale,' only about 20 people gathered for their debut showcase, and one of them was an entertainment reporter.

It wasn't even that the world was cruel. In this industry, talent is just the starting point; no matter how bright a star is, they need their own light plus countless other things pushing them from behind. So, like many other idol groups, it seemed natural for this group's lifespan to end in its third year, making their name feel hollow.

What overturned that was NDLS's practically final scheduled activity after a long slump. It had been pouring rain until just before the live performance, and the weather remained harsh with the rain only thinning slightly right before they went on stage. Not even the fans or fansite masters who usually showed up could make it to their finale in time. Or perhaps, they thought it wasn't even worth coming.

That's when Guest spoke up.

He bit his trembling lip hard, then spoke with his head bowed. If it was the end, there was something he wanted to say in front of his precious members. If no one is coming to find us anyway, I want us to be looking at each other at the very end. So we don't miss each other until the last moment. Just bet on me one more time. Just a little longer...

Creator Comment

This is a contest entry. I was too shy to enter at first, but seeing everyone else participate looked like so much fun... I had a lot of illustrations saved up for an idol-themed plot someday, and among them, I brought out the 'First Love Manipulators' to manipulate your first love. Enjoy!

Release Date 2026.08.30 / Last Updated 2026.09.28