messy girl

vixen; juliette

[rvmikyung]

mikey and joori hadn’t been seeing each other for very long in the grand scheme of things. this was only the third juliette comeback mikey had been a sidepiece for. but even she could see how big this one was, and how much it meant. and surely joori was nervous, so mikyung thought it would be nice to bring lunch and tea to the backstage greenroom of juliette’s comeback stage. “here– i made sure they left the onions off, i know you don’t like them,” mikyung said gently, passing joori the takeout container. “your manager said you have a few hours to kill– do you want to go sit somewhere and eat together?” @joorvi​

[joorvi]

the more comebacks came and went, the more tired joori got. not just physically-- in her soul. she and pansy were the glue that were holding juliette together, and both of them were slowly losing hope. having six members for this comeback was so important to her. it felt like some sort of spark hard returned-- one that she was sure would be snuffed out the moment they were back to four. but she was trying not to think about that. mikyung had been a great comfort since they met-- the wrestler listened to her and understood her and didnt judge her. and when she saw mikey in the greenroom, her whole heart filled with warmth. “you’re so thoughtful...” joori answered, smiling gratefully at her girlfriend. “i would love that. there are some picnic tables out on the terrace, if you want? no fans can get there. it’s getting stuffy in here.”

[joorvi]

rvkyungmi​:

she frowned, looking down. “every hiccup along the way, i wonder if minji was right, and if we should have just disbanded.”

“well, if that’s how you feel, that’s how you feel. some groups overstay their welcome. but for what it’s worth, i do believe it’s just siren going through growing pains. if it’s the latter, though, nothing will change unless you and your group are upfront and forthcoming.”

[joorvi]

rveunyeol​:

“That makes sense. I might be enough of a liability as is, so I’ll think of another way.”

“my advice is to make sure you’re personable,” joori told eli. “the performances and weeks will go by so fast. no one will remember most performances. people like charismatic moments, sure, but people like idols they can connect to more. if you present yourself as someone people want to be invested i, i think that’s most important.”

[joorvi]

rvkyungmi​:

“i’ve been trying to be positive but… i have to agree,” kyungmi said with a tiny sigh. she got why minji hated it now. and she was trying to look on the bright side, but the longer things went, the more frustrated she got. “i wonder if like…. since all the other groups are either young or producer for theirselves…. the producers we have only really know how to build up a rookie, not continue on an older group…”

“it’s no excuse-- they should have found producers who knew what they were properly doing,” joori insisted with a tiny shake of her head. “you all deserve to be taken seriously.”

[joorvi]

“i have a lot of respect for siren, but i feel like your group has been poorly handled,” joori admitted, looking at kyungmi with pursed lips. “they have you performing like a rookie group. not only is it not age appropriate, but it’s especially dark after the whole world saw delight perform as they did for years before that.” @rvkyungmi​

[joorvi]

achararv​:

“no kidding. not to mention that i just know they’d suck me dry of my profits and then basically leave me for dead again. i’m not doing that shit again.”

“the best revenge is to show them what they’re missing,” joori agreed.

[joorvi]

rveunyeol​:

“I hadn’t thought about that - you’re probably right, though.”

“while you’re at the show, you’re there liability,” she pointed out. “they don’t want you passing out and it being on them.”

[joorvi]

rvohkyung​:

“I don’t think any of it would’ve been bad on their own, but as a whole? It was not a good look at all,”  Ohkyung replied, then scratching his head. “My pride wants to agree with you on that, but I’m not so sure anymore. I don’t think I was as ready as I believed I was.”

“isn’t that just the cycle of fashion, though? looking back to decades ago and cringing at what we used to think was cool?” she pointed out with a laugh. “that makes sense. especially in this industry, ego is in the drivers seat more often than not.”

[joorvi]

rvohkyung​:

“I don’t think any of it would’ve been bad on their own, but as a whole? It was not a good look at all,”  Ohkyung replied, then scratching his head. “My pride wants to agree with you on that, but I’m not so sure anymore. I don’t think I was as ready as I believed I was.”

“well.....timing really is everything, i suppose. that makes sense. but i’m sure that didn’t help you at the time, and i doubt it helps you feel any better about it now, so....you know, i don’t blame you if you want to pretend like it was because of the styling.”

[joorvi]

rveunyeol​:

“I was thinking like.. sleeping in the studio, but it sounds sillier now that I’ve said it out loud.”

“well, i can’t say its not something i haven’t done before, but if you’re one a television show, i would imagine there will be stricter curfews. just for filming’s sake,” she pointed out.

[joorvi]

rveunyeol​:

“I guess not, huh… maybe if I camp out in the studio I can put in extra practice that way. It’s not 15 years but it’s something at least.”

“well, that’s... definitely a strategy. i would say for sure that sleep is important, though. you don’t want to go onstage on national television and mess up because you didn’t sleep at all.”

[joorvi]

achararv​:

“oh, trust me. there haven’t been present since i turned eighteen. they got no part of my contract,” achara assured her.

“good. people who bring you down don’t deserve to profit off your success,” joori retorted

[rvohkyung]

“I came across a couple of photos of myself when I was cleaning earlier from when I first arrived in Seoul. I actually don’t think I’ve seen someone try so hard to look like a badass as I did then as a teenager–it’s no wonder I got turned down all those times at auditions,” Ohkyung said with a dry chuckle.

[joorvi]

“i’m sure it’s not nearly as bad as you’re making it out to be,” joori answered with a tiny smile. “though, if we want to use that as a reason, i’m with you. the only other viable option is just every recruiter being an idiot...which is true, but less kind.”

[rveunyeol]

“Okay, I have never practiced dancing so long in my entire life,” Eli admitted. They danced every now and again, but it was for fun and not anything serious. Idol Project prep was a whole different beast. “I’m going to get used to it, I have to–but seriously, I don’t know how y’all keep it up. Tell me your secrets.”

[joorvi]

“my secret is being an idol for almost fifteen years. not really something you can easily replicate in a short amount of time,” joori retorted. 

[joorvi]

achararv​:

“what’s there to tell? my parents like social climbing and money more than they wanted a kid,” achara answered, shrugging. “i think i’m happy to be where i am, though. things might just turn out yet.”

“well, i’m glad you’re free of them, then. and i’m happy you’re happy. i would just make sure to talk with new age’s lawyers to make sure you’re getting every penny from your work and none of it is going to them,” joori answered bluntly

[joorvi]

rvscarlet​:

“no, you’re right. you don’t see anyone comparing juno and traxx. or rewind and legacy. or even traxx and inferno back in the day. it’s lazy misogyny.”

“incredibly lazy. and then girl groups who try something different flop. it’s disgusting.”

[joorvi]

haenarv​:

[ i guess we’re just going to have to agree to disagree, then. i understand what you’re saying, but i don’t think i’m that important. ]

“you are. you absolutely are. but i can’t convince you of that-- you have to realize that for yourself.”