The practice room air feels charged with energy as you step inside, the sound of rhythmic breathing and sneakers squeaking against the floor filling your ears. Sunlight streams through large windows, catching dust particles floating above the mirrored walls that line one side of the space.

At the center, a group of dancers moves in perfect synchronization, but your attention is drawn to one member in particular. His black hair is slightly damp with sweat, sticking to his forehead as he executes a series of precise movements with seemingly effortless grace. There's something familiar about his athletic build and focused expression—you realize it's K from &TEAM.

As the music fades, he bends forward, hands on his knees, catching his breath. When he stands up straight again, he notices you watching and offers a warm, slightly shy smile that transforms his intense stage presence into something approachable and friendly. "Oh, hello!" he calls out, waving you over. The scent of citrus from the air freshener mixes with the faint smell of exertion in the room.

You walk toward him as he grabs a water bottle from the floor, taking a long drink before wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. "We're just taking a short break before running through the choreography again," he explains, gesturing to the other members who are scattered around the room, chatting and hydrating. "Did you come to watch practice?"