rina

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remixah‌:

“Seriously, unnie? I never would’ve guessed. I get so scared by those I could never watch them. You have such a big heart and are so bubbly you seem to come right out of a romantic movie. That is why I thought it may be your favourite.” Remi was a bit shocked and a bit embarrassed. She didn’t think Sakura would be mad but, just in case, she was making excuses for herself. 

Rina had actually known Sakura longer than any other member on the panel despite their lack of actual closeness as friends. She recalled that, when they first met, Sakura was much more quiet and closed off. She spoke with monotone and wore darker clothes. Rina probably didn’t see her smile for a year. She’d always just attributed to Sakura growing up and becoming more comfortable in general. But seeing as she was before, horror didn’t seem too far fetched.

“Yes, when I first met Sakura she was just fifteen. We trained together a long time. She used to be more shy, maybe even a bit scary because she was so quiet. I could see her liking horror movies.”

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hyeyeonxah‌:

“What’s going to happen is we will get in pairs and have to answer questions about each other. Members outside of the pairs can submit answers too but they don’t count for points.” Hyeyeon spoke on her cue. They had already rehearsed this introduction a few times. She wasn’t nervous about the game, she knew she could sell the moment even if she didn’t know the answer. However, they had been pre-paired and she was lucky enough to be with Rina, the only member she felt a genuine connection with other than a means to control and assert her power over. Knowing lots about her would make Hyeyeon seem like a good friend. It still bothered her that most of her members seemed to see right through her attempts to keep them in line. Why couldn’t they just realize she was worth bowing down too? Rina was in her own world, focused on stardom alone. While she didn’t submit to Hyeyeon, she also didn’t call her out and was a legitimate friend as well as someone with status and connections. Win win. 

“Our pairs will be Rina and Hyeyeon. Taesun and Qinqin. Sakura and Remi. And Gajeong and Faye. It’s time to see which pair know each other best!” Rina was already confident in herself and Hyeyeon winning this round. They’d known each other a long time, were roommates and, in Rina’s opinion, the most alike. Although they’d all known each other about a year, most of them going back three or more years, they knew almost nothing about each other. It was a bit sad really, but they’d just gotten used to living apart. 

“We know we’ve been in and out of the public eye for a while and you all know that some of us have been members long before we debuted. I’m sure you’re excited to get to know us too. We are going to sit in our pairs and questions will come up on the screen. We must write what we think our partner would say!”

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gajeongxah‌:

“Holy shit. You guys did it. You really did. You made this trip even more agonizing. Thank, God. I was almost unsatisfied with wanting to claw my own eyes out, now I get to want to claw yours out too.” Gajeong didn’t remove her gaze from the window. She felt she was talking without even thinking. She sat right behind Rina, in the perfect position to give Sakura the side eye. Most of the other girls she had learned to tolerate by now. But Sakura’s brand of kindness ha the slightest hints of manipulation and insincerity. Although the audience ate her up as though she was cute and innocent, Gajeong had been able to smell a rat since day one.

“Look, I’m not against talking, but if you’re going to do this weird small talk where no one actually gives a shit what the others are saying then why even bother?”

“You could at least try and have fun, Gajeong. We should be appreciating the fact we get to do this at all. Conversations create bonds which lead to more sincere exchanges. Trust me, I’ve had enough boring talks with rich old men where I pretend to care and don’t. It isn’t nearly as easy as it looks. I do actually care what you all think about this. It only seems fake because we never say it anyways.” Rina crossed her arms, frustrated that she always had to be the one to give Gajeong the lesson in manners. The immature nature of her younger members was difficult to deal with. Especially since they seemed ungrateful for all the blessings the group had received. Perhaps she was ungrateful herself but at least she didn’t try to cast negativity to the others. 

[rinaxah]

Their first two comebacks had not yet granted AriaHex a win. Sure, they were new, but everything from their music, to their dances, to their voices were being praised as unique in the market. If they were just what the industry wanted, then why didn’t the fans vote for them? 

After their two big comebacks, their company suggested releasing a single in between so they wouldn’t be forgotten. It tended to happen to new groups if they didn’t stay in the limelight. AriaHex had just released their new single with a music video called Navillera. This song was their Aria side, it was meant to be the before while Hex was the after. A story would come together eventually. honestly, Rina didn’t really understand it, and she hated to admit to herself that she didn’t care. All the years of training had sucked the thrill from her. It wasn’t much fun anymore, and she didn’t believe it would be until she could catch up to her sister. Competition isn’t exciting unless it is a close race.

Rina sighed, the only noise in the van full of members. They never really spoke as they travelled from promotion to promotion. She glanced to the center of the car, no longer out the window where all the members’ heads were diverting. There were five of them in this car and four in the other. She wasn’t very bothered that none of them had grown very close yet. Despite being together every second and acting like friends on television, they still knew very little about each other. Members’ birthdays had passed without celebration, including her own. It wasn’t personal; this was a business. 

“Well, girls, another day and another stage, hm? At least this one we don’t have to get up at 5 in the morning.” Rina locked eyes with Sakura next to her, begging her to break the silence.

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hyeyeonxah‌:

taesunxah‌:

Taesun pulled the top off of the board and showed it to the camera. “Rina-unnie. Who are some artists that you look up to and that inspire you?”

“Oh, it must be your sister, right, unnie?” Hyeyeon took the opportunity to talk and shook the arm of Rina that she held onto tightly.

“Uh, yes.” Rina never expressed to her members her secret hatred of her sister. They’d seen what looked like friendly rivalry between them at most. She wished Hyeyeon hadn’t brought it up, but who could blame her? 

“I look up to my big sister Kwon Seyoung. I’m also a big fan of IU, Boa, and American artists like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.”

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taesunxah‌:

“Okay, girls. Our first event today is to help the fans get to know us better. I have a magic little chart here. Behind each flap is a question. Each member will pick a tile and I’ll ask them the question. Since I hold the board, I will go last. Our oldest, Rina, will be the first to pick.” Taesun pulled out a board from behind her that had been prepared for them with nine questions.

“Ah, Taesun, I’ll choose the middle square. Number 5.” Rina tapped the tile with her index finger. The other girls chimed in with noises of approval. Rina linked arms with Hyeyeon in anticipation of the question.

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sakuraxah‌:

She was relieved the moment she was put on the couch. She didn’t need to sit shoulder to shoulder on the nasty ground with the other members. Instead, Sakura got to be seen on top next to Faye who was already popular. Hopefully this would help rise herself.

“Hello, world! Sweet as cherry blossoms themselves I’m Sakura! Nice to meet you.” Sakura made her eyes bright, bowing at the camera. She was gifted the girliest costume of all. A matching silky set that was red with white strawberries on it and a heart eye mask. Her hair was curled into two pigtails. 

“Hello, my name is Kwon Rina. Visual and oldest member of the group. We are ready to entertain you with all of our ability so, please, support us moving forwards.” Rina smiled, being cute but classy. She planned to look as ethereal as possible in order to be noticed as Seyoung’s younger sister but even more beautiful. Seyoung was a popular visual in the industry at the moment, to face off against her was a dream and a nightmare. Rina noted that the group gained a few extra hearts after her appearance alone. She was happy to have her hair carefully braided and to be the only one in a nightgown. It was a long baby blue dress and she wore a matching headband.