I am the lucky one

[rvtheodore]

“alright, new age wants something dramatic for the next concept? are you ready?” theo asked, smiling into the mirror as he prepared all his hair equipment. “it’s not going to be too crazy, i promise. something that’ll look good for the comeback, but that can be toned back for every day wear.” @rvmissy​ @rvdahlia​ @rvbiyi​ @rvdestiny​ @rvjiwoo​ @rvyujeong​ @rvhinata​ @rvzria​ @rvmija​ @rvxrosie​ 

[rvhinata]

Whenever Terra had a comeback, Hinata usually had some of the most basic styling. She didn't necessarily mind that a lot of the time, but she was still excited for a change. "Absolutely!" Hinata said with a grin. "I trust you, Theo.”

[rvxrosie]

“i don’t know, i think it’s about time we retire the lift in butterfly,” rosie said. “or we change who’s involved. because i’ve gotten taller since that song, and i was already mad tall. and these days, we mainly perform butterfly during concerts, so we’re already so tired and i just think one of these days someone is going to get hurt…”  @rvmissy​ @rvdahlia​ @rvbiyi​ @rvmelody​ @rvdestiny​ @rvjiwoo​ @rvyujeong​ @rvhinata​ @rvzria​ 

[rvhinata]

“You know, I think you’re right... it’s a pretty risky move already but there’s a lot of variables to account for, especially during outdoor concerts,” Hinata said. “It’s not as easy as it was three years ago, and it’s never really been easy.”

[rvmija]

“do you ever just think about how cool your solo song was, and my solo song, and then go…. what the fuck happened with our unit song,” mija wondered aloud, turning her head to look at nat. “like what about me and you specifically screamed love4eva vibes…” @rvhinata​

[rvhinata]

“Yeah. As much as I liked it, Love4eva was kind of a mess,”  Nat replied after some consideration. “It doesn’t really feel like it should be ours? But I can’t see it fitting the other units either.”

[rvhinata]

rvria​:

among the ever-expanding list of things ria loved about herself were her unmatched variety skills. she could take on any show, any odd youtube video, hell, she could take on anyone, rookie or veteran. she sat on a golden throne built by her solo stans and proudly wore a SELF-PROCLAIMED FACE OF THE GROUP crown on her head. thus, it was no surprise to her ( or rather, she didn’t want to admit to being surprised ) that hinata would come to her for help. indeed, ria saw herself as an advice vending machine… though said advice was of mediocre quality at best.

“ wow !! really ??  coming to me for help, are we ??  oh, i’m flattered, ” she said in a honey-sweet, melodious tone filled to the brim with fake modesty. “ leave it to the EXPERT !!  first of all, if some ugly guy gives you his number, turn him down. that’s the #1 rule. … so, like, what else do you want to know ?? ” drawing a blank already – that’s the imposter syndrome taking over.

“You do the most variety stuff, so it makes the most sense to ask you!” Hinata said. She probably wouldn’t ask Ria for advice on, say... rapping, but she was definitely the expert on variety. “I know there’s cue cards when you host, but how much do you need to rely on them? Is there a trick to remembering it? I’m worried about coming off too stiff... is there a good way to keep it engaging or is it just better to stick to the script?”

[rvhinata]

Hinata was used to doing variety stuff with her sub-unit, or her whole group and she liked that. There was more people that she knew she could bounce off of. She was apprehensive about this solo hosting gig for a variety, though. "Ria, I need your help," she pleaded to her fellow member. "Please? I haven't done variety by myself like this before!”

@rvria​

[rvhinata]

rvshoresy​:

“yeah, i know– i feel bad because they all seem like good kids who have like…hope and stuff and want to do good….but mnet and their own company are really just setting them up to be embarrassed, and that sort of thing leaves deep scars…”

“They’ve been doing a lot better this season, at least... I hope they get through it alright. And that Liberty starts considering something that’s a better for them next time. ...If they’re going to put them through the whole reality show thing again, anyway. I think they should take a break from it.”

[rvhinata]

rvbiyi​:

biyi let out a little whine, pulling the younger member into a hug before she started crying like a baby. “you are a sap,” she whimpered through a voice crack, pouting. “i missed you all…..now we have to get a win!! i want to be there to thank the fans this time!!!”

“And you’re a crybaby. But it’s okay, unnie,” Hinata teased, patting the elder on the back when she hugged her. “We missed you too! And we’re going to get that win - I can feel it.”

[rvhinata]

rvdestiny​:

“i mean, as fair as your point is, love4eva was likely in production long before everyone knew how popular heart attack was,” daiyu pointed out. and, honestly, daiyu often wondered if heart attack had blown up because of just the song itself, or because of how absolutely sapphic it was. “that makes sense, i suppose. and i guess you do have mija helping you. and songyi there in the back. but still– my frail ass could never.”

“Maybe they just had a feeling it would be big, we can’t be sure,” Hinata said with a laugh. “As much as I love Butterfly, I’m relieved that we don’t revisit it too much... that might’ve been one of the most exhausting promo periods that we had for a while.”

[rvhinata]

rvshoresy​:

“that’s what they want though, right? good television means giving kids mental breakdowns and watching them give bad performances. they’re setting these kids up to fail,” he grumbled. he shouldn’t care, but he couldn’t help but imagine his sister being put in a similar position. it made him sick

“Sadly, that what it looks like -- especially those band kids, because they’re not really performers the same way as the rest for them for the most part ... I guess that’s why they keep getting invited every season,” Nat said with a shake of her head.

[rvhinata]

rvmint​:

“that’s my whole thing too. like if you’re that large of a company, you have the money and resources to make sure this stuff is airtight. but they don’t, and put so many people at risk in the mean time.”

“It’s risk versus reward thing, I guess... they think making something as punchy and exciting as possible will help their bottom line and the clicks the videos generate confirms that the risk is worth it for them. They really need to be held accountable, it’s just not right.” 

[rvhinata]

rvyujeong​:

“you know, terra is so weird. i don’t understand it half the time,” yujeong said. “they assign us colours or whatever, but then barely do anything with it? i guess maybe that’s a good thing, but i would have thought they’d dye my hair purple by this point…. i kind of want to see dajeong with yellow hair… that’d be kind of funny…”

“Really, at this point I don’t think we’re supposed to,” Hinata laughed. “I’m still jealous of the color-coded uniforms Chemia got, they were super cute! But really, it seems like such a wasted opportunity that we don’t use them more.”

[rvhinata]

rvkyuyeol​:

he listened intently, nodding. “i think i’m fairly content with being an old washed recluse,” he chuckled. “my managers keep my socials adequately stocked for fans. the people i care to keep in touch with have my number. beyond that, i can’t think of anything else i’d want it for.”

“If you’re content, I think that’s all that really matters, you know? Being an idol is a super public job, and at a certain point it’s important to draw a line between what’s private and what’s not.”

[rvhinata]

rvmengxia​:

“oh shit, there’s more initiation? and here i thought living with like fifty people and only like six bathrooms was bad enough,” jia snorted

“They’ll probably chill out with it now, they just had to break in the new dorm building, I think!”

[rvhinata]

rvmija​:

“it means those reacting to music video videos on youtube are extra genuine. we’re staying authentic, obviously. for the fans,” she giggled.

“You’re right - they could probably spot if we were phoning it in from a mile away after all this time,”  she agreed.

[rvhinata]

rvyeseo​:

“right? and i swear, some of these people seem like they go out of their way to be terrible. like that’s what you’re going to spend your energy on?”

“I have to wonder if some people just get some sick satisfaction out of it... as much as I want to believe that people are naturally good and give them the benefit of the doubt, they make it so difficult.”

[rvhinata]

rvshoresy​:

“dude, i barely pay attention to those shows, but i watched the last episode with my girlfriend and… god what the fuck is that? do they always make these kids feel like they’re going to have a nervous breakdown as the challenge instead of just letting them do a straightforward performance to show what they can do?”

“Having watched all the seasons so far.... I definitely feel like they’re going a lot further with it than they did last year. The having them memorize five different choreographies already seemed a touch excessive, but having them memorize nine within a week? I’m not sure how many of those trainees would’ve pulled it off if it hadn’t been for that month-long hiatus between shootings.”

[rvbiyi]

“thank you guys for being so patient with me,” biyi said softly, pushing her bangs back. the rehab after her accident had been hard, and getting back into choreography– especially to the level of terra– was even harder. the entire why not? era, biyi felt like she was four steps behind. “i have a lot of healing left to do evidently, but i couldn’t have done half as much without you.” @rvdestiny​ @rvhinata​ @rvsuda​ @rvjiwoo​ @rvmissy​ @rvxrosie​ @rvmija​ 

[rvhinata]

“You’ve always been patient with the rest of us, it’s only fair to do the same for you, right? We’re a team, it’s better if we help each other out,” Hinata said, beaming. “It’s good to have you back, Biyi--Terra just isn’t complete without you.”