almostyours

[almostyours]

silly little wip of a small kaia piece i’ve briefly mentioned before that i still refuse to complete mostly because i would rather waste my time writing about her kissing her kny man than actually finishing this 🩷

@99kitsch hi friendsie lemme see a little something, pleek 👩‍💻

WIP WED!!!!!

🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️

One thing Harris had learned about Zac was that he was incredibly strong willed. He wasn't unflappable, but it took a lot to break him. That was why he wasn't surprised that Zac waited until the end of the school day, when the hallways were empty, to corner him. If anything he'd been expecting it.

“Give me my phone."

Harris took a moment to compose himself, manic glee making his skin tingle. He loved when pieces of a puzzle fell into place.

He turned, barely able to stop himself from smirking. “Why would I have your phone?"

[almostyours]

★   .   LUCKY ME is the debut studio album by japanese singer and hiraeth leader,  hiiragi kaia.  released in both digital and physical formats under the first full moon of summer 2025,  the trilingual album was supported by the pre-release derré,  the album’s beloved title track,  read your mind,  and the japanese promotional song miss u which further contributed to its success.  the latter became a favorite globally,  achieving significant chart success and solidifying kaia’s position as a global pop sensation.  additionally,  although not officially promoted,  sugar rush gained remarkable popularity among social media,  further cementing the album’s impact.

“   [...]   with the success of her sun-kissed debut,  we just became the lucky ones.   ”   —-   ROLLINGSTONE.COM  “LUCKY ME, LUCKY US:  KAIA'S SUN-KISSED AND ROMANTIC SEASON!”

featured  oc’s.  @hearthr0b’s  zion,  @saenbit’s  jc.  @astraism’s  saehyeon.  @hjnxx’s  ahyeon.

a  month before the album’s release,  LUCKY ONE,  a limited-time milkshake diner inspired by kaia’s sweet and vibrant energy,  opened in gangnam-gu,  seoul.  designed as a summer pop-up store,  the diner featured pastel interiors,  exclusive menu drinks and merchandise,  and playful nods to LUCKY ME,  offering angels and anyone curious a chance to indulge in themed treats while immersing themselves in the world of kaia’s rose colored and highly anticipated debut.

visually,  LUCKY ME’s era was just as captivating as its sound.  the pre-release derré played out like a cat-and-mouse chase,  except kaia isn’t the one running.  she’s the one orchestrating it all,  a quiet force looming above,  subtly shifting the world beneath her love interest’s feet.  the masked figure,  elusive and drawn in,  thinks they’re chasing her,  trying to get closer,  but every step they take is just another move kaia has already placed on the board.  each scene flows seamlessly as the love interest moves through surreal,  shifting spaces,  unknowingly playing into kaia’s hands.  but the real kaia,  the one peering through the dollhouse’s windows,  watches with something akin to amusement,  adjusting tiny details like pieces in a dollhouse,  making it seem as if fate itself is pulling them together.  the cat-and-mouse dynamic plays out in tension-filled glances,  exaggerated moments,  and quick cuts that build the illusion of pursuit. the mix of dreamy nostalgia and quiet manipulation turns the video into something more than just a game of chase.  this is kaia’s world!  it’s her story and she’s already decided how it will end.  the thrill isn’t in being caught.  it’s in making them fall,  believing it was their idea all along!

for the title track read your mind,  the visuals perfectly capture a dreamy retro vibe with a touch of playful chaos.  kaia takes on the role of a laid-back but mischievous cupid,  trying to help a bunny-masked character win over their fox-masked crush with her wit and arrows.  unfortunately,  the arrows never seem to hit the mark,  sparking many unexpected love stories along the way until the fox-masked individual finally locked eyes with the bunny-mask.  by the end of the video,  kaia can be found lounging on a cloud,  sipping a milkshake that resembles the favorite rosy swirl from her pop-up store,  completely unbothered by the love chaos she’s created.  "the end?"  flickers in neon,  leaving the whole scene suspended in the kind of carefree summer magic that you wish could last forever.

miss u leaned into a charming and effortlessly cute aesthetic,  crafted to resonate with japanese audiences.  styled like an endearing yet polished love letter to fans,  the video featured kaia in hot pink settings,  playfully interacting with the camera,  all while wearing cat ears that started a new trend for everyone to follow.  the setting had a nostalgic,  almost cinematic glow,  with intimate framing that made it feel like a cherished memory unfolding in real-time.  with subtle nods to her group woven into the visuals,  it served as both a solo showcase and a heartfelt reminder of the collective artistry she’s a part of.

upon release,  LUCKY ME was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews,  praised for its playful yet cohesive theme that perfectly captured the carefree essence of summer.  the album’s infectious melodies and bright,  nostalgic aesthetic made it an instant favorite,  with critics calling it  "a taste of fun in the sun"  and  "one of the most refreshing pop releases of the year."  with derré winning seven music shows,  read your mind taking eleven,  and miss u dominating with sixteen wins,  kaia became the hiraeth member with the most wins,  further cementing her status as a breakout solo star.  with such a momentum,  she’s expected to sweep year-end awards,  likely taking home best female solo and even daesangs!

the success of the album’s japanese promotional track,  miss u,  was particularly notable,  nearly surpassing hiraeth’s angel theory in perfect all-kills.  despite initial skepticism from critics and the industry,  who doubted kaia’s potential as a soloist,  LUCKY ME shattered expectations,  proving her undeniable star power both as a group leader and an artist in her own.

through the rest of the summer,  kaia embarked on a small but highly anticipated world tour,  LUCKY US,  which primarily focused on the asian market.  despite its limited scope,  the tour became one of the most sought-after solo events of the year,  with tickets selling out within minutes and venues packed with eager fans.  praised for its immersive production,  stunning outfits and performances,  and kaia’s energetic stage presence,  LUCKY US set a new standard for solo performances,  making it the most successful tours by an individual member of hiraeth. 

DERRÉ.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   i have my ways.   ”

READ  YOUR  MIND.   

co-written  with  astraism’s  saehyeon,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   if i could,  i would.  but i can’t.  so i won’t!   ”

LIKE  MAGIC.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  yvan.          “   my spells don’t wear out so watch out.   ”

ABC.   

collaboration  with  guitarist  ███         “   this is educational!  kind of.   ”

LAZY  BABY.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  ███         “   not worth a second thought or a text back.   ”

KA-CHING!   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  vivi.          “   retail therapy is real therapy.   ”

WEATHER.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.         “   cloudy with a chance of whatever this is.   ”

YOUR  LOVE.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  arm  candy’s  zion.         “   my loves’ loves.   ”

OFF  THE  RECORD.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  hijinxx’s  ahyeon.  “   don’t tell anyone i said this.   ”

HANGOVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  the  rabbits’  jc.         “   might regret this one in the morning.   ”

SUGAR  RUSH.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  poppy.          “   hehe.   ”

GIRLS.   

co-written  and  co-prod.  with  poppy.        “   the truth was boring.   ”

TWIN.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.          “   it’s like i’m writing a letter but i’m writing a song.   ”

BEST  EVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  vivi  and  ███         “   painfully unforgettable.   ”

MISS  U.   

co-written and prod.  by  kaia  and poppy.         “   for the late overthinkers.   ”

SCRAMBLE.   

featuring  japanese  rock  band  ███         “   i used to listen to them when i was a kid.   ”

MEMORIES  OF  YOU.   

feature  with  atlus’  persona  3  reload.         “   best experience ever.   ”

★   .   NOTES.

she deserves this 

i wasn’t going to wait until summer to drop this so let’s pretend we are in summer 25

no features in the album if we exclude her collaboration in abc,  but since ███ doesn’t sing it doesn’t count so pretend those irl features aren’t real

miss u is basically apt because if a song made by zionists can be that big a japanese song done by the face of babygirlism kaia and her best friend poppy can do the same

she did super good in japan that’s their princess after all 

she did veeeeery good but i’m not mentioning sales charts or views because i don’t care that much about all that

kaia wrote every single track and collaborated with multiple producers from her company ███ and some outside it,  including her fellow member and the album’s most credited producer and composer,  poppy. 

there was some curiosity about the absence of the group’s main producer ███ from her tracklist,  but no one really dug too deep into it  ^___^  (yes. something happened.)

she was everywhere.  billboards,  magazines,  variety shows,  social media…  yea. she liked it, but at the same time she didn't.

kaia brought back the cat ears because she wore them in the miss u music video.  ariana grande’s my everything era who? 

the two last songs,  scramble and memories of u,  are already released and known songs but ofc she had to include them in her album.  

yes hiraeth are persona darlings just like they are demon slayer sonic sailor moon etc etc darlings because i think it’s funny and because kaia is a big fan actually 

kaia admitted she enjoyed going solo but that her heart was in hiraeth forever and that she was missing and waiting for her friends to come back to her 

yvan and poppy forced everyone in the cast of their respective shows to stream the album it’s true i was there 

nothing bad really happened aside from the usual random hating and people bringing up old scandals and rumors about her and her group.  it was a very happy and fun time for her but she probably ended up very sick when promotions finally ended because of stress and exhaustion and paranoia because she wasn't hiding behind her member's shadows anymore and she was yk everywhere lol

just ask if u r curious abt something :)

she deserves this idc that she did #that

[almostyours]

hope you're having a good day, dulce! i was wondering if you have a spotify playlist with the girls' discography or something i lit have no reason i just want to hear the bops in order lol

here you go friend  :)  this playlist only includes their title tracks!  maybe one day i will make this a bit more complete because they’ve had more popular tracks outside their discography but idk i kinda wanna keep things separate when it comes to playlists but we will see.  i’m sorry that it took me a good minute to reply to this btw.  😔

[almostyours]

my apple queen poppy, do we hate that producer because why were u doin that?🎤🎤🎤

“legally speaking, i can’t make a comment on that man.” poppy said, voice so flat she might as well have been reciting her grocery list. she flicked her hand toward kaia sitting next to her, silently nominating her for spokesperson duty. kaia smiled gently at the camera, doing her best grace under pressure routine, but her smile faltered just a little when she peeked at poppy, who was dead silent, staring at her nails like they had more personality than the man in question. kaia cleared her throat, slowly. “well, he was— oh, i mean—” “is,” poppy interjected with sudden clarity, like she’d just risen from the dead, posture going from neutral to courtroom drama witness in less than a second. “a bitch-ass loser.” kaia sighed. “he’s a talentless, gaslighting man-child who couldn't produce a glass of water, let alone a track,” poppy continued, voice calm, but bitter and full of disdain. “i’ve carried our entire discography like a one-woman band and he still had the nerve to act like he was mozart reincarnated— forcing us, and me, to thank him for my work. meanwhile, he couldn’t find the right key if it hit him in the face and spelled ‘do-re-mi’ in times new roman.” she paused, blinking slowly. “i hope wherever he is, he trips over an aux cord and falls into irrelevance. forever. and if you’re watching this, and i'm sure you're not because you're nothing but a pussy," kaia gasped at this, "i hope your studio burns and you burn in it. go to hell. i hate you.” she slumped back into her seat casually, as if nothing had happened. kaia watched her in silence, rosy lips pressed into a thin line. she looked like she might burst out laughing. then, poppy looked at her, biting at the corner of her lip. “i am getting in trouble, no?” kaia snorted, nodding.

[almostyours]

█████████   ARE  YOU  LOST?  ARE  YOU  LOOKING  FOR  HOME?  FOLLOW  THE  MOON  AND  JOIN  THE  ANGEL  NETWORK!

ævenue  777  is  a  music  broadcast  channel  created  by  and  for  the  members  of  hiraeth,  designed  to  give  them  a  space  to  share  more  of  their  music  beyond  their  discography  and  sound.  more  than  just  a  creative  outlet,  it  allows  them  to  explore  their  artistry  as  full-time  musicians,   where  they  reveal  original  songs,  release  unreleased  music  from  past  and  scrapped  projects,  experiment  with  new  sounds,  and  make  covers  with  their  own  twists  without  the  need  of  an  official  release.  daily  click. 

originally  created  for  the  angels  of  asia  only,  the  project  eventually  expanded  as  its  success  skyrocketed,  even  leading  to  the  group's  main  vocalist  earning  their  first  prestigious  award  without  ever  formally  debuting  as  a  solo  artist.  as  ævenue  grew,  it  opened  up  to  other  artists  from  their  company  modern  marie,  allowing  them  to  release  and  perform  unreleased  songs  through  the  channel  as  well.  despite  this  wider  involvement,  hiraeth  remains  at  the  heart  of  the  project,  continuing  as  the  original  creators,  main  producers,  and  the  driving  force  behind  its  unique  identity. 

ævenue  serves  as  a  music  archive  for  hiraeth,  broadcasting  short  and  entertaining  games,  exclusive  music  showcases,  and  live  performances  with  a  full  band.  unlike  traditional  releases,  many  of  these  performances  are  never  officially  archived  or  reuploaded  (though  exceptions  have  been  made  before),  making  the  channel  station  notorious  for  its  lost  media  status.  while  some  footage  resurfaces  through  fan  recordings  and  illegal  leaks,  much  of  what  airs  remains  a  mystery  and  a  lost  treasure  to  many,  with  their  management  quick  to  copyright  anything  shared  without  authorization.

the  project  is  currently  divided  into  seven  seasons,  starting  the  year  after  their  debut  and  continuing  to  this  day.  each  broadcast  is  carefully  crafted,  with  the  angels  participating  as  hosts  and  bringing  a  distinct  aesthetic  to  every  episode.  it  airs  once  a  year  on  channel  777,  the  angel  network,  aligning  with  the  rise  of  the  black  moon.  this  unique  schedule  has  cemented  its  status  as  an  ultra-exclusive,  almost  hidden  event,  resembling  the  likes  of  the  concept  of  the  black  moon.  

the  show  has  only  grown  in  popularity  over  the  years,  drawing  a  strong  viewership  and  building  a  loyal  fanbase  through  the  years  (are  we  sure  isn’t  it  just  people’s  fomo,  though?).  airing  just  once  a  year,  each  episode  runs  about  an  hour  and  a  half,  sometimes  even  a  little  longer,  delivering  breathtaking  live  performances  and  striking  stage  designs.  every  detail,  from  the  lighting  to  the  set  pieces,  is  meticulously  designed  to  match  that  year’s  theme,  creating  an  immersive  experience  for  both  the  fans  and  the  artists  themselves.  fans  look  forward  to  these  rare  broadcasts  every  year,  knowing  that  once  it  airs,  it  may  never  be  seen  again.

████     ★    073119.   SEASON19,  EPISODE00

highlights.    first  broadcast  of  ævenue  777,  regarded  as  one,  if  not  the  most  elusive  episode  of  the  show,  as  music  videos  and  exclusive  content  during  trainee  and  pre-debut  era  were  shown.  first  peek  at  their  lightstick,  the  halo  touch  or  the  aebong,  designed  by  naoko  takeuchi—  later  released  on  the  first  anniversary  of  their  debut.  yvan’s  generation  becoming  a  fan  favorite,  leading  a  music  video  to  be  released  under  the  channel  caraluna.  it  earned  them  three  wins  and  two  year-end  awards,  becoming  the  first  hiraeth  member  to  ever  win  a  prestigious  award  on  their  own.  kaia  entirely  missing  her  high  note  during  virtual  angel  and  earning  the  nastiest  side  glance  from  yvan.  at  least  that’s  what  their  akgaes  say.

████     ★    081920.   SEASON20,  EPISODE01

highlights.    fans  mad  as  fuck  because  boombayah  is  both  an  unreleased  song  and  music  video  (it  was  for  the  best,  yvan  said.  they  hate  it!).  yvan  making  everything  awkward  by  side  eyeing  the  camera  (and  you)  after  kaia  and  poppy’s  miniskirt  performance,  almost  as  if  they  were  shaming  you!  morningbrew  producing  the  final  track  of  mock  orange’s  summer  project,  the  summer  ██  disappeared,  with  the  story  moving  backward  and  told  from  the  perspective  of  the  eggtart  boys:  hinting  at  mock  orange’s  disappearance  in  the  future.  the  boys’  desire  to  break  the  egg  almost  mirrors  the  angels’  cryptic  messages.  it  is  something  no  one  fully  understands  but  someone  must  uncover.

████     ★    141021.   SEASON21,  EPISODE02

highlights.   poppy’s  first  written  song,  which  was  co-written  with  kaia,  you  know?,  gaining  them  the  famous  title  #ChristianGirlsMakeBabyMakingMusic!  hiraeth’s  cover  of  christina  aguilera's  ven  conmigo,  with  yvan  reading  the  phonetics  off  their  phone  mid-performance.  poppy  choking  herself  in  the  background,  oblivious  to  the  fact  that  she  was  still  in  screen,  while  kaia  talked  about  how  ah-maaaaazing  it  was  to  work  with  their  genius  producer  ███.  yvan  complaining  at  the  lack  of  redbulls  backstage,  then  being  forced  to  host  an  instagram  live  the  next  day  and  tell  angels  to  stop  because  the  company  mailbox  was  flooding  with  redbulls.

████     ★    043022.   SEASON22,  EPISODE03

highlights.    the  very  friendly  uno  game  (poppy  and  yvan  were  forced  into  a  get-along  shirt  after  it).  yvan  holding  a  help  me  sign  during  touch  my  body  (they  said  they  hate  it.  they  couldn’t  give  anyone  another  valid  reason  other  than  pure  despise  despite  their  good  performance).  kaia’s  self-written  through  the  night  bringing  everyone  to  tears,  including  herself  during  the  end  of  the  final  chorus,  though  she  immediately  stuck  her  tongue  out  and  threw  up  a  peace  sign  the  second  the  camera  landed  on  her.  kaia  not  only  telling  staff  to  cut  cameras,  but  yelling  out  random  brand  names  when  yvan  started  mentioning  the  idols  who  couldn’t  hold  a  note  for  their  life  and  yes,  she  actually  got  away  with  it  and  to  this  day,  no  one  knows  who  they  mentioned.

████     ★    051923.   SEASON23,  EPISODE04

highlights.    the  angels’  performance  of  black  magic  becoming  one  of  the  most  sought-after  leaks.  angels  and  fans  annoying  poppy  so  much  about  her  song  know  better  that  she  ended  up  telling  management  to  post  it  somewhere  so  they  could  finally  leave  her  alone.  the  song  earned  her  her  first  pak,  many  edits,  and  people  being  even  more  annoying  about  who  the  song  was  actually  about.  yvan  singlehandedly  causing  the  most  awkward  silence  by  telling  kaia  she’s  got  something  far  more  sinister  going  on  than  just  girly  whimsy.  poppy  casually  mentioning  that  she  produced  a  soon-to-be  hit  pop  song,  then  refusing  to  elaborate. 

████     ★    123024.   SEASON24,  EPISODE05

highlights.   yvan’s  performance  of  good  luck,  babe!  spreading  like  wildfire,  solidifying  it  as  one  of  the  most  iconic  performances  from  the  project  and  perhaps  the  one  song  management  wasn’t  that  strict  when  it  came  to  copyrighting.  poppy  starting  off  their  performance  of  cry  for  me  by  bluntly  saying,  "i’m  sick  of  healing."  yvan  admitting  they  cried  when  justin  bieber  got  married  during  a  truth  or  dare  game.  poppy  completely  spacing  out  in  the  middle  of  their  dolls  performance,  becoming  kaia’s  number  one  enemy  of  the  night  (and  yvan  recreating  the  fighting  parents  wolf  meme  at  some  point).

████     ★    082325.   SEASON25,  EPISODE06

highlights.    kaia’s  performance  of  bam  yang  yang,  which  was  supposed  to  be  part  of  her  debut  album,  lucky  me,  but  wasn’t  included  because,  in  her  words,  she  could  already  picture  the  tomatoes  being  thrown  at  her.  yvan  promoting  poppy’s  newest  gentle  monster  prescribed  line  glasses  by  accidentally  breaking  them  in  half  during  disconnected—  ended  up  being  scolded  by  poppy  because  “i  needed  them,  asshole!”  during  kaia’s  solo.  yvan  casually  showing  off  their  oscar  during  the  performance  of  their  newest,  unreleased  song  successful.  kaia  teasing  that  they  may  or  may  not  be  working  on  a  new  comeback,  though  many  joke  that  yvan’s  oscar  looked  more  excited  than  poppy  herself.

████     ★    000000.   NOTES

CHECK  777  COLLECTION  HERE.

idk  why  spotify  isn’t  letting  me  do  the  embed  thingy  so  this  will  do  yea 

this  just  an  excuse  for  me  to  have  them  perform  /  own  songs  /  make  covers  that  don’t  exactly  fit  their  official  discography,  both  as  a  group  and  as  solo  artists  😁

also  a  chance  to  bring  in  those  silly  songs  that  never  got  to  be  part  of  their  past  albums  

i  was  going  to  do  a  whole  thing  of  including  which  songs  were  performed  in  each  episode  but  yea  no  im  not  doing  that  😸  #LAZY

when  they  disband  they  will  milk  the  hell  out  of  this  thing

mentioned  ocs:  @caputince's  mock  orange  :)  ty  oomfie 

[almostyours]

okay i am going to sound insane but one day you posted a headlines post that mentioned a boy group idr the name and then you just never mentioned them again likeeeee who are they??? 😁 have a nice day dulce i misssss you!

yea ur talking about oomfies group!  they are basically the only reason why the sillies even exist.  exo meets got7,  just make them a duo.  :)  i don’t bring them up nor talk about them because they are not my group,  and with all the changes i’ve been doing that have nothing to do with the plot line we came up with together,  it just doesn’t feel right anymore. i am happy (and surprised ngl i think i mentioned like twice and i literally said nothing) u remembered them, though! they were and still are very important to me and the sillies, after all ^__^

[almostyours]

sooo how nasty was that glance yvan ? 🫣 soooooo happy to see you back dulce and with such a cool post chefs kiss to your brain like always 💘

“in my defense,” yvan says, dramatically placing a hand on their chest. “i was young. it was our first episode. i was nervous. it was our first time singing that song live, and i didn’t expect kaia to turn into a chicken after such a good run!”  their smile falters just a little, hand dropping to rest on their lap. “i apologized, of course.” they say, quieter this time. “from what i remember, she didn’t notice. but poppy did. our team did. and i’m pretty sure the people watching noticed, too.” they glance off to the side, voice softening even more, demeanor turning rather awkward. “the last thing i wanted was for her to find out from somewhere else, so i told her right after we wrapped the episode and she didn’t… mind? we had a short talk, yeah, but she wasn’t mad— to this day, we joke about it! but it made me go wow! i’m glad i actually talked to her first! instead of ignoring everything.” a beat passes, then they grit out a quiet confession through their teeth. half-joking, half-serious. “she’s kinda scary, you know?”

[almostyours]

█████████   ARE  YOU  LOST?  ARE  YOU  LOOKING  FOR  HOME?  FOLLOW  THE  MOON  AND  JOIN  THE  ANGEL  NETWORK!

ævenue  777  is  a  music  broadcast  channel  created  by  and  for  the  members  of  hiraeth,  designed  to  give  them  a  space  to  share  more  of  their  music  beyond  their  discography  and  sound.  more  than  just  a  creative  outlet,  it  allows  them  to  explore  their  artistry  as  full-time  musicians,   where  they  reveal  original  songs,  release  unreleased  music  from  past  and  scrapped  projects,  experiment  with  new  sounds,  and  make  covers  with  their  own  twists  without  the  need  of  an  official  release.  daily  click. 

originally  created  for  the  angels  of  asia  only,  the  project  eventually  expanded  as  its  success  skyrocketed,  even  leading  to  the  group's  main  vocalist  earning  their  first  prestigious  award  without  ever  formally  debuting  as  a  solo  artist.  as  ævenue  grew,  it  opened  up  to  other  artists  from  their  company  modern  marie,  allowing  them  to  release  and  perform  unreleased  songs  through  the  channel  as  well.  despite  this  wider  involvement,  hiraeth  remains  at  the  heart  of  the  project,  continuing  as  the  original  creators,  main  producers,  and  the  driving  force  behind  its  unique  identity. 

ævenue  serves  as  a  music  archive  for  hiraeth,  broadcasting  short  and  entertaining  games,  exclusive  music  showcases,  and  live  performances  with  a  full  band.  unlike  traditional  releases,  many  of  these  performances  are  never  officially  archived  or  reuploaded  (though  exceptions  have  been  made  before),  making  the  channel  station  notorious  for  its  lost  media  status.  while  some  footage  resurfaces  through  fan  recordings  and  illegal  leaks,  much  of  what  airs  remains  a  mystery  and  a  lost  treasure  to  many,  with  their  management  quick  to  copyright  anything  shared  without  authorization.

the  project  is  currently  divided  into  seven  seasons,  starting  the  year  after  their  debut  and  continuing  to  this  day.  each  broadcast  is  carefully  crafted,  with  the  angels  participating  as  hosts  and  bringing  a  distinct  aesthetic  to  every  episode.  it  airs  once  a  year  on  channel  777,  the  angel  network,  aligning  with  the  rise  of  the  black  moon.  this  unique  schedule  has  cemented  its  status  as  an  ultra-exclusive,  almost  hidden  event,  resembling  the  likes  of  the  concept  of  the  black  moon.  

the  show  has  only  grown  in  popularity  over  the  years,  drawing  a  strong  viewership  and  building  a  loyal  fanbase  through  the  years  (are  we  sure  isn’t  it  just  people’s  fomo,  though?).  airing  just  once  a  year,  each  episode  runs  about  an  hour  and  a  half,  sometimes  even  a  little  longer,  delivering  breathtaking  live  performances  and  striking  stage  designs.  every  detail,  from  the  lighting  to  the  set  pieces,  is  meticulously  designed  to  match  that  year’s  theme,  creating  an  immersive  experience  for  both  the  fans  and  the  artists  themselves.  fans  look  forward  to  these  rare  broadcasts  every  year,  knowing  that  once  it  airs,  it  may  never  be  seen  again.

████     ★    073119.   SEASON19,  EPISODE00

highlights.    first  broadcast  of  ævenue  777,  regarded  as  one,  if  not  the  most  elusive  episode  of  the  show,  as  music  videos  and  exclusive  content  during  trainee  and  pre-debut  era  were  shown.  first  peek  at  their  lightstick,  the  halo  touch  or  the  aebong,  designed  by  naoko  takeuchi—  later  released  on  the  first  anniversary  of  their  debut.  yvan’s  generation  becoming  a  fan  favorite,  leading  a  music  video  to  be  released  under  the  channel  caraluna.  it  earned  them  three  wins  and  two  year-end  awards,  becoming  the  first  hiraeth  member  to  ever  win  a  prestigious  award  on  their  own.  kaia  entirely  missing  her  high  note  during  virtual  angel  and  earning  the  nastiest  side  glance  from  yvan.  at  least  that’s  what  their  akgaes  say.

████     ★    081920.   SEASON20,  EPISODE01

highlights.    fans  mad  as  fuck  because  boombayah  is  both  an  unreleased  song  and  music  video  (it  was  for  the  best,  yvan  said.  they  hate  it!).  yvan  making  everything  awkward  by  side  eyeing  the  camera  (and  you)  after  kaia  and  poppy’s  miniskirt  performance,  almost  as  if  they  were  shaming  you!  morningbrew  producing  the  final  track  of  mock  orange’s  summer  project,  the  summer  ██  disappeared,  with  the  story  moving  backward  and  told  from  the  perspective  of  the  eggtart  boys:  hinting  at  mock  orange’s  disappearance  in  the  future.  the  boys’  desire  to  break  the  egg  almost  mirrors  the  angels’  cryptic  messages.  it  is  something  no  one  fully  understands  but  someone  must  uncover.

████     ★    141021.   SEASON21,  EPISODE02

highlights.   poppy’s  first  written  song,  which  was  co-written  with  kaia,  you  know?,  gaining  them  the  famous  title  #ChristianGirlsMakeBabyMakingMusic!  hiraeth’s  cover  of  christina  aguilera's  ven  conmigo,  with  yvan  reading  the  phonetics  off  their  phone  mid-performance.  poppy  choking  herself  in  the  background,  oblivious  to  the  fact  that  she  was  still  in  screen,  while  kaia  talked  about  how  ah-maaaaazing  it  was  to  work  with  their  genius  producer  ███.  yvan  complaining  at  the  lack  of  redbulls  backstage,  then  being  forced  to  host  an  instagram  live  the  next  day  and  tell  angels  to  stop  because  the  company  mailbox  was  flooding  with  redbulls.

████     ★    043022.   SEASON22,  EPISODE03

highlights.    the  very  friendly  uno  game  (poppy  and  yvan  were  forced  into  a  get-along  shirt  after  it).  yvan  holding  a  help  me  sign  during  touch  my  body  (they  said  they  hate  it.  they  couldn’t  give  anyone  another  valid  reason  other  than  pure  despise  despite  their  good  performance).  kaia’s  self-written  through  the  night  bringing  everyone  to  tears,  including  herself  during  the  end  of  the  final  chorus,  though  she  immediately  stuck  her  tongue  out  and  threw  up  a  peace  sign  the  second  the  camera  landed  on  her.  kaia  not  only  telling  staff  to  cut  cameras,  but  yelling  out  random  brand  names  when  yvan  started  mentioning  the  idols  who  couldn’t  hold  a  note  for  their  life  and  yes,  she  actually  got  away  with  it  and  to  this  day,  no  one  knows  who  they  mentioned.

████     ★    051923.   SEASON23,  EPISODE04

highlights.    the  angels’  performance  of  black  magic  becoming  one  of  the  most  sought-after  leaks.  angels  and  fans  annoying  poppy  so  much  about  her  song  know  better  that  she  ended  up  telling  management  to  post  it  somewhere  so  they  could  finally  leave  her  alone.  the  song  earned  her  her  first  pak,  many  edits,  and  people  being  even  more  annoying  about  who  the  song  was  actually  about.  yvan  singlehandedly  causing  the  most  awkward  silence  by  telling  kaia  she’s  got  something  far  more  sinister  going  on  than  just  girly  whimsy.  poppy  casually  mentioning  that  she  produced  a  soon-to-be  hit  pop  song,  then  refusing  to  elaborate. 

████     ★    123024.   SEASON24,  EPISODE05

highlights.   yvan’s  performance  of  good  luck,  babe!  spreading  like  wildfire,  solidifying  it  as  one  of  the  most  iconic  performances  from  the  project  and  perhaps  the  one  song  management  wasn’t  that  strict  when  it  came  to  copyrighting.  poppy  starting  off  their  performance  of  cry  for  me  by  bluntly  saying,  "i’m  sick  of  healing."  yvan  admitting  they  cried  when  justin  bieber  got  married  during  a  truth  or  dare  game.  poppy  completely  spacing  out  in  the  middle  of  their  dolls  performance,  becoming  kaia’s  number  one  enemy  of  the  night  (and  yvan  recreating  the  fighting  parents  wolf  meme  at  some  point).

████     ★    082325.   SEASON25,  EPISODE06

highlights.    kaia’s  performance  of  bam  yang  yang,  which  was  supposed  to  be  part  of  her  debut  album,  lucky  me,  but  wasn’t  included  because,  in  her  words,  she  could  already  picture  the  tomatoes  being  thrown  at  her.  yvan  promoting  poppy’s  newest  gentle  monster  prescribed  line  glasses  by  accidentally  breaking  them  in  half  during  disconnected—  ended  up  being  scolded  by  poppy  because  “i  needed  them,  asshole!”  during  kaia’s  solo.  yvan  casually  showing  off  their  oscar  during  the  performance  of  their  newest,  unreleased  song  successful.  kaia  teasing  that  they  may  or  may  not  be  working  on  a  new  comeback,  though  many  joke  that  yvan’s  oscar  looked  more  excited  than  poppy  herself.

████     ★    000000.   NOTES

CHECK  777  COLLECTION  HERE.

idk  why  spotify  isn’t  letting  me  do  the  embed  thingy  so  this  will  do  yea 

this  just  an  excuse  for  me  to  have  them  perform  /  own  songs  /  make  covers  that  don’t  exactly  fit  their  official  discography,  both  as  a  group  and  as  solo  artists  😁

also  a  chance  to  bring  in  those  silly  songs  that  never  got  to  be  part  of  their  past  albums  

i  was  going  to  do  a  whole  thing  of  including  which  songs  were  performed  in  each  episode  but  yea  no  im  not  doing  that  😸  #LAZY

when  they  disband  they  will  milk  the  hell  out  of  this  thing

mentioned  ocs:  @caputince's  mock  orange  :)  ty  oomfie 

[almostyours]

★   .   LUCKY ME is the debut studio album by japanese singer and hiraeth leader,  hiiragi kaia.  released in both digital and physical formats under the first full moon of summer 2025,  the multilingual album was supported by the pre-release derré,  the album’s beloved title track,  read your mind,  and the japanese promotional song miss u which further contributed to its success.  the latter became a favorite globally,  achieving significant chart success and solidifying kaia’s position as a global pop sensation.  additionally,  although not officially promoted,  sugar rush gained remarkable popularity among social media,  further cementing the album’s impact.

“   [...]   with the success of her sun-kissed debut,  we just became the lucky ones.   ”   —-   ROLLINGSTONE.COM  “LUCKY ME, LUCKY US:  KAIA'S SUN-KISSED AND ROMANTIC SEASON!”

featured  oc’s.  @hearthr0b’s  zion,  @saenbit’s  jc.  @astraism’s  saehyeon.  @hjnxx’s  ahyeon.

a  month before the album’s release,  LUCKY ONE,  a limited-time milkshake diner inspired by kaia’s sweet and vibrant energy,  opened in gangnam-gu,  seoul.  designed as a summer pop-up store,  the diner featured pastel interiors,  exclusive menu drinks and merchandise,  and playful nods to LUCKY ME,  offering angels and anyone curious a chance to indulge in themed treats while immersing themselves in the world of kaia’s rose colored and highly anticipated debut.

visually,  LUCKY ME’s era was just as captivating as its sound.  the pre-release derré played out like a cat-and-mouse chase,  with kaia being the one guiding every single thing,  almost like a game she’s setting up.  the love interest,  masked and elusive,  is always just out of reach,  and kaia is pulling all the strings to make the chase happen through a dollhouse.  each scene flows smoothly as she moves through different,  surreal spaces,  effortlessly manipulating the environment around her,  much like she’s moving pieces on a game board for the love interest to notice her.  the cat-and-mouse dynamic is reflected in the tension and playfulness of the video,  with exaggerated moments and quick cuts,  creating a sense of suspense.  the mix of dreamy nostalgia and surreal whimsy makes the video feel like a game of pursuit,  where kaia,  as the controller peering through the little windows of the dollhouse,  decides how it all plays out,  leaving the thrill in the chase itself.

for the title track read your mind,  the visuals perfectly capture a dreamy retro vibe with a touch of playful chaos.  kaia takes on the role of a laid-back but mischievous cupid,  trying to help a bunny-masked character win over their fox-masked crush with her wit and arrows.  unfortunately,  the arrows never seem to hit the mark,  sparking many unexpected love stories along the way until the fox-masked individual finally locked eyes with the bunny-mask.  by the end of the video,  kaia can be found lounging on a cloud,  sipping a milkshake that resembles the favorite rosy swirl from her pop-up store,  completely unbothered by the love chaos she’s created.  "the end?"  flickers in neon,  leaving the whole scene suspended in the kind of carefree summer magic that you wish could last forever.

miss u leaned into a charming and effortlessly cute aesthetic,  crafted to resonate with japanese audiences.  styled like an endearing yet polished love letter to fans,  the video featured kaia in hot pink settings,  playfully interacting with the camera,  all while wearing cat ears that started a new trend for everyone to follow.  the setting had a nostalgic,  almost cinematic glow,  with intimate framing that made it feel like a cherished memory unfolding in real-time.  with subtle nods to her group woven into the visuals,  it served as both a solo showcase and a heartfelt reminder of the collective artistry she’s a part of.

upon release,  LUCKY ME was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews,  praised for its playful yet cohesive theme that perfectly captured the carefree essence of summer.  the album’s infectious melodies and bright,  nostalgic aesthetic made it an instant favorite,  with critics calling it  "a taste of fun in the sun"  and  "one of the most refreshing pop releases of the year." 

the success of the album’s japanese promotional track,  miss u,  was particularly notable,  nearly surpassing hiraeth’s angel theory in perfect all-kills.  despite initial skepticism from critics and the industry,  who doubted kaia’s potential as a soloist,  LUCKY ME shattered expectations,  proving her undeniable star power both as a group leader and an artist in her own.

through the rest of the summer,  kaia embarked on a small but highly anticipated world tour,  LUCKY US,  which primarily focused on the asian market.  despite its limited scope,  the tour became one of the most sought-after solo events of the year,  with tickets selling out within minutes and venues packed with eager fans.  praised for its immersive production,  stunning outfits and performances,  and kaia’s energetic stage presence,  LUCKY US set a new standard for solo performances,  making it the most successful tours by an individual member of hiraeth. 

DERRÉ.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   i have my ways.   ”

READ  YOUR  MIND.   

co-written  with  astraism’s  saehyeon,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   if i could,  i would.  but i can’t.  so i won’t!   ”

LIKE  MAGIC.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  yvan.          “   my spells don’t wear out so watch out.   ”

ABC.   

collaboration  with  guitarist  ███         “   this is educational!  kind of.   ”

LAZY  BABY.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  ███         “   not worth a second thought or a text back.   ”

KA-CHING!   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  vivi.          “   retail therapy is real therapy.   ”

WEATHER.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.         “   cloudy with a chance of whatever this is.   ”

YOUR  LOVE.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  arm  candy’s  zion.         “   my loves’ loves.   ”

OFF  THE  RECORD.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  hijinxx’s  ahyeon.  “   don’t tell anyone i said this.   ”

HANGOVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  the  rabbits’  jc.         “   might regret this one in the morning.   ”

SUGAR  RUSH.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  poppy.          “   hehe.   ”

GIRLS.   

co-written  and  co-prod.  with  poppy.        “   the truth was boring.   ”

TWIN.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.          “   it’s like i’m writing a letter but i’m writing a song.   ”

BEST  EVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  vivi  and  ███         “   painfully unforgettable.   ”

MISS  U.   

co-written and prod.  by  kaia  and poppy.         “   for the late overthinkers.   ”

SCRAMBLE.   

featuring  japanese  rock  band  ███         “   i used to listen to them when i was a kid.   ”

MEMORIES  OF  YOU.   

feature  with  atlus’  persona  3  reload.         “   best experience ever.   ”

★   .   NOTES.

she deserves this 

i wasn’t going to wait until summer to drop this so let’s pretend we are in summer 25

no features in the album if we exclude her collaboration in abc,  but since ███ doesn’t sing it doesn’t count so pretend those irl features aren’t real

miss u is basically apt because if a song made by zionists can be that big a japanese song done by the face of babygirlism kaia and her best friend poppy can do the same

she did super good in japan that’s their princess after all 

derré won 5 music shows,  read ur mind won 8,  and miss u won 15,  making her the hiraeth member with the most wins.  probably will win a lot of year-end awards too including best female solo  /  daesangs or something  :)

she did veeeeery good but i’m not mentioning sales charts or views because i don’t care that much about all that.  she did GOOD that’s it 

kaia wrote every single track and collaborated with multiple producers from her company ███ and some outside it,  including her fellow member and the album’s most credited producer and composer,  poppy. 

there was some curiosity about the absence of the group’s main producer ███ from her tracklist,  but no one really dug too deep into it  ^___^  (yes. something happened.)

she was everywhere.  billboards,  magazines,  variety shows,  social media…  yea. she liked it, but at the same time she didn't.

however, she knew her popularity was being pushed down her family's throat, and she liked the idea of it because she knew they were seething! same with her ex members from akb48 lol.

kaia brought back the cat ears because she wore them in the miss u music video.  ariana grande’s my everything era who? 

ask me for my pinterest if u want to see the vibes of the era 

the two last songs,  scramble and memories of u,  are already released and known songs but ofc she had to include them in her album.  

yes hiraeth are persona darlings just like they are demon slayer sonic sailor moon etc etc darlings because i think it’s funny and because kaia is a big fan actually 

kaia admitted she enjoyed going solo but that her heart was in hiraeth forever and that she was missing and waiting for her friends to come back to her 

yvan and poppy forced everyone in the cast of their respective shows to stream the album it’s true i was there 

nothing bad really happened aside from the usual random hating and people bringing up old scandals and rumors about her and her group.  it was a very happy and fun time for her but she probably ended up very sick when promotions finally ended because of stress and exhaustion and paranoia because she wasn't hiding behind her member's shadows anymore and she was yk everywhere lol

just ask if u r curious abt something :)

she deserves this idc that she did #that

[almostyours]

Eunha ♡ 240111

[almostyours]

Your last post in your talk blog got me yearning 😓 Spare yvan updates please

★   .   WWW.ANGELINE.COM  OSCAR  WINNER  YVANNA! posted  by  @ angelteam  VERIFIEDTEAM

hiraeth’s  beloved  yvan  just  made  history  at  the  97th  academy  awards,  becoming  the  first  k-pop  idol  to  ever  win  an  oscar.  their  portrayal  of  glinda,  the  good  witch,  in  this  generation’s  wicked  was  nothing  short  of  magical,  winning  over  audiences  and  critics  alike  with  their  charm,  vocals,  and  undeniable  screen  and  stage  presence.  already  recognized  with  various  prestigious  awards,  yvan  shared  that  they  were  simply  thrilled  to  have  been  part  of  a  film  that  meant  so  much  to  them.  and  now,  to  so  many  others. [...]  wearing  a  custom-made  selene  chow  gown  to  honor  their  roots  and  the  color  of  their  acclaimed  role,  they  accepted  the  award  with  tears  in  their  eyes,  as  their  manager  and  fellow  hiraeth  members  watched  proudly  from  their  seats.  representing  their  group,  idols,  their  hometown,  and  their  company,  modern  marie,  yvan’s  historic  win  is  a  moment  of  pride  for  many.  as  they  wrapped  up  their  heartfelt,  enthusiastic  and  rather  fast-paced  speech,  thanking  the  academy,  the  wicked  team,  and  their  teammates,  whom  they  called  their  muses,  they  had  the  audience  laughing  when  the  music  played  over  them,  making  them  finish  with  a  simple,  “ah.  holy shit.  thank you!”

[...]   and  with  the  highly  anticipated  next  part  of  the  award-winning,  critically  acclaimed  film  on  the  horizon,  eyes  are  on  oscar-winning  yvan  to  see  if  they  will  once  again  be  honored  in  this  new  chapter. 

     #CONGRATULATIONSYVAN     #OSCAR-WINNING-YVAN     #YVANNA-SWEEP     #WHERES-THE-SOLO

check  out  oscar-winning  yvan’s  poster  showcasing  most  of  their  achievements  as  wicked’s  glinda,  the good witch!

[almostyours]

hihihi dulce i have some questions because kaias solo got me putting my thinking cap on 🎩🎩 i always thought yvan was going to go solo first so why did you choose kaia? and she did nothing wrong !!!!!! but it seems that she's a little too happy after wht she did ..... does kaia regret killing nari?

hi friend!  i love this question sm actually  😩  

u mentioning yvan is funny because they were never supposed to be the first one going solo!  it just makes their ig handle noyvansolo funnier to me ngl…  😭  originally,  poppy was supposed to be the first going solo since it made sense with the initial narrative oomfie and i had planned,  but as some may know,  i’ve been rewriting and changing many things about the group  /  the characters  /  their concept since i’ve been crazy about the whole  their lore is just them,  just dramatized  thing that i have going on for them.  this made me realize that she was actually the least likely to release something,  so i scrapped that out.  

for a while,  i was fine with the idea of hiraeth just going on hiatus while the sillies did their own thing,  but TO ME kaia has always been the one built for solo success even if she has always been against that idea  🤷  she was already a pop sensation before hiraeth,  anyway,  so it just made sense.

wait.  let me put this under a read more because yk how much i like to yap!

kaia doesn’t regret killing nari.  she was a horrible person who constantly belittled and abused her and the people kaia loved.  keeping her around would’ve only caused more harm,  and in kaia’s mind,  getting rid of her was necessary.  there’s a part of her that fully believes that it had to happen.  hiraeth is successful,  loved,  and thriving,  and nari’s absence was the price for that.

but at the same time,  she does regret it.  she’s a human,  after all,  and she knows that what she did was unforgivable.  she quite literally played a god that night,  deciding who gets to live and who doesn’t,  and who is she to do that?  🤔  no matter how calm and put-together she seems,  the paranoia and guilt never leaves her.  more than anything,  she regrets pulling yvan and poppy into something they can’t escape from.  like,  if u squint ur eyes,  u could say that nari was sacrificed for their success,  and now they’re trapped in a perfect cycle that kaia’s choices forced them into unless they want everything they’ve done to crumble.

and yes,  the girls are successful!   but it came at a cost.  they didn’t just sacrifice a person,  they sacrificed their peace of mind,  their lives,  their careers,  and their future.  kaia feels it the most when she talks to poppy,  who doesn’t enjoy being an idol anymore,  but is stuck because she’s emotionally bonded with kaia and yvan.

don’t take this literally because this is not meant to be taken literally,  but to me,  hiraeth feels like the closest thing to selling their soul for fame.  they were doomed to fail until kaia,  in a moment of pure impulse and anger,  did what she thought needed to be done.  and yea,  they got exactly what they wanted at the time,  but was it really what they wanted?  their debut,  their rise,  their fame,  literally all of it was built on something they can’t undo,  and now they’re trapped in this cycle of perfection because one wrong move and it’s all over. 

they might seem like they are happy and enjoy it all,  but are they,  rlly? 

[almostyours]

solo so good i forgot kaia killed somebody

[almostyours]

★   .   LUCKY ME is the debut studio album by japanese singer and hiraeth leader,  hiiragi kaia.  released in both digital and physical formats under the first full moon of summer 2025,  the trilingual album was supported by the pre-release derré,  the album’s beloved title track,  read your mind,  and the japanese promotional song miss u which further contributed to its success.  the latter became a favorite globally,  achieving significant chart success and solidifying kaia’s position as a global pop sensation.  additionally,  although not officially promoted,  sugar rush gained remarkable popularity among social media,  further cementing the album’s impact.

“   [...]   with the success of her sun-kissed debut,  we just became the lucky ones.   ”   —-   ROLLINGSTONE.COM  “LUCKY ME, LUCKY US:  KAIA'S SUN-KISSED AND ROMANTIC SEASON!”

featured  oc’s.  @hearthr0b’s  zion,  @saenbit’s  jc.  @astraism’s  saehyeon.  @hjnxx’s  ahyeon.

a  month before the album’s release,  LUCKY ONE,  a limited-time milkshake diner inspired by kaia’s sweet and vibrant energy,  opened in gangnam-gu,  seoul.  designed as a summer pop-up store,  the diner featured pastel interiors,  exclusive menu drinks and merchandise,  and playful nods to LUCKY ME,  offering angels and anyone curious a chance to indulge in themed treats while immersing themselves in the world of kaia’s rose colored and highly anticipated debut.

visually,  LUCKY ME’s era was just as captivating as its sound.  the pre-release derré played out like a cat-and-mouse chase,  except kaia isn’t the one running.  she’s the one orchestrating it all,  a quiet force looming above,  subtly shifting the world beneath her love interest’s feet.  the masked figure,  elusive and drawn in,  thinks they’re chasing her,  trying to get closer,  but every step they take is just another move kaia has already placed on the board.  each scene flows seamlessly as the love interest moves through surreal,  shifting spaces,  unknowingly playing into kaia’s hands.  but the real kaia,  the one peering through the dollhouse’s windows,  watches with something akin to amusement,  adjusting tiny details like pieces in a dollhouse,  making it seem as if fate itself is pulling them together.  the cat-and-mouse dynamic plays out in tension-filled glances,  exaggerated moments,  and quick cuts that build the illusion of pursuit. the mix of dreamy nostalgia and quiet manipulation turns the video into something more than just a game of chase.  this is kaia’s world!  it’s her story and she’s already decided how it will end.  the thrill isn’t in being caught.  it’s in making them fall,  believing it was their idea all along!

for the title track read your mind,  the visuals perfectly capture a dreamy retro vibe with a touch of playful chaos.  kaia takes on the role of a laid-back but mischievous cupid,  trying to help a bunny-masked character win over their fox-masked crush with her wit and arrows.  unfortunately,  the arrows never seem to hit the mark,  sparking many unexpected love stories along the way until the fox-masked individual finally locked eyes with the bunny-mask.  by the end of the video,  kaia can be found lounging on a cloud,  sipping a milkshake that resembles the favorite rosy swirl from her pop-up store,  completely unbothered by the love chaos she’s created.  "the end?"  flickers in neon,  leaving the whole scene suspended in the kind of carefree summer magic that you wish could last forever.

miss u leaned into a charming and effortlessly cute aesthetic,  crafted to resonate with japanese audiences.  styled like an endearing yet polished love letter to fans,  the video featured kaia in hot pink settings,  playfully interacting with the camera,  all while wearing cat ears that started a new trend for everyone to follow.  the setting had a nostalgic,  almost cinematic glow,  with intimate framing that made it feel like a cherished memory unfolding in real-time.  with subtle nods to her group woven into the visuals,  it served as both a solo showcase and a heartfelt reminder of the collective artistry she’s a part of.

upon release,  LUCKY ME was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews,  praised for its playful yet cohesive theme that perfectly captured the carefree essence of summer.  the album’s infectious melodies and bright,  nostalgic aesthetic made it an instant favorite,  with critics calling it  "a taste of fun in the sun"  and  "one of the most refreshing pop releases of the year."  with derré winning seven music shows,  read your mind taking eleven,  and miss u dominating with sixteen wins,  kaia became the hiraeth member with the most wins,  further cementing her status as a breakout solo star.  with such a momentum,  she’s expected to sweep year-end awards,  likely taking home best female solo and even daesangs!

the success of the album’s japanese promotional track,  miss u,  was particularly notable,  nearly surpassing hiraeth’s angel theory in perfect all-kills.  despite initial skepticism from critics and the industry,  who doubted kaia’s potential as a soloist,  LUCKY ME shattered expectations,  proving her undeniable star power both as a group leader and an artist in her own.

through the rest of the summer,  kaia embarked on a small but highly anticipated world tour,  LUCKY US,  which primarily focused on the asian market.  despite its limited scope,  the tour became one of the most sought-after solo events of the year,  with tickets selling out within minutes and venues packed with eager fans.  praised for its immersive production,  stunning outfits and performances,  and kaia’s energetic stage presence,  LUCKY US set a new standard for solo performances,  making it the most successful tours by an individual member of hiraeth. 

DERRÉ.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   i have my ways.   ”

READ  YOUR  MIND.   

co-written  with  astraism’s  saehyeon,  prod.  by  poppy.          “   if i could,  i would.  but i can’t.  so i won’t!   ”

LIKE  MAGIC.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  yvan.          “   my spells don’t wear out so watch out.   ”

ABC.   

collaboration  with  guitarist  ███         “   this is educational!  kind of.   ”

LAZY  BABY.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  ███         “   not worth a second thought or a text back.   ”

KA-CHING!   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  vivi.          “   retail therapy is real therapy.   ”

WEATHER.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.         “   cloudy with a chance of whatever this is.   ”

YOUR  LOVE.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  arm  candy’s  zion.         “   my loves’ loves.   ”

OFF  THE  RECORD.   

written  by  kaia,  prod.  by  hijinxx’s  ahyeon.  “   don’t tell anyone i said this.   ”

HANGOVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  the  rabbits’  jc.         “   might regret this one in the morning.   ”

SUGAR  RUSH.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  poppy.          “   hehe.   ”

GIRLS.   

co-written  and  co-prod.  with  poppy.        “   the truth was boring.   ”

TWIN.   

written  and  prod.  by  kaia.          “   it’s like i’m writing a letter but i’m writing a song.   ”

BEST  EVER.   

written  by  kaia,  produced  by  vivi  and  ███         “   painfully unforgettable.   ”

MISS  U.   

co-written and prod.  by  kaia  and poppy.         “   for the late overthinkers.   ”

SCRAMBLE.   

featuring  japanese  rock  band  ███         “   i used to listen to them when i was a kid.   ”

MEMORIES  OF  YOU.   

feature  with  atlus’  persona  3  reload.         “   best experience ever.   ”

★   .   NOTES.

she deserves this 

i wasn’t going to wait until summer to drop this so let’s pretend we are in summer 25

no features in the album if we exclude her collaboration in abc,  but since ███ doesn’t sing it doesn’t count so pretend those irl features aren’t real

miss u is basically apt because if a song made by zionists can be that big a japanese song done by the face of babygirlism kaia and her best friend poppy can do the same

she did super good in japan that’s their princess after all 

she did veeeeery good but i’m not mentioning sales charts or views because i don’t care that much about all that

kaia wrote every single track and collaborated with multiple producers from her company ███ and some outside it,  including her fellow member and the album’s most credited producer and composer,  poppy. 

there was some curiosity about the absence of the group’s main producer ███ from her tracklist,  but no one really dug too deep into it  ^___^  (yes. something happened.)

she was everywhere.  billboards,  magazines,  variety shows,  social media…  yea. she liked it, but at the same time she didn't.

kaia brought back the cat ears because she wore them in the miss u music video.  ariana grande’s my everything era who? 

the two last songs,  scramble and memories of u,  are already released and known songs but ofc she had to include them in her album.  

yes hiraeth are persona darlings just like they are demon slayer sonic sailor moon etc etc darlings because i think it’s funny and because kaia is a big fan actually 

kaia admitted she enjoyed going solo but that her heart was in hiraeth forever and that she was missing and waiting for her friends to come back to her 

yvan and poppy forced everyone in the cast of their respective shows to stream the album it’s true i was there 

nothing bad really happened aside from the usual random hating and people bringing up old scandals and rumors about her and her group.  it was a very happy and fun time for her but she probably ended up very sick when promotions finally ended because of stress and exhaustion and paranoia because she wasn't hiding behind her member's shadows anymore and she was yk everywhere lol

just ask if u r curious abt something :)

she deserves this idc that she did #that

[almostyours]

hi! first, this blog is SO good, like gnawing at the bars of my enclosure good. second, what program do you use for graphics (gifs and images specifically). ty!!!!

thank u for the kind words friend i’m glad u like this very silly blog  <3  first of all i want to apologize that it took me like…  a literal month to reply to this and maybe there’s a good chance that ur not expecting a reply from me anymore but i use ps cc 2019 for everything,  rlly  :)

[almostyours]

WAITWAITWAIT HOLD UP— KAIA KILLED NARI???? LIKE SHE REALLY ACTUALLY 🔪🔪 i mean go off queen we stan but you can’t just lore dump that in the tags 😱 please expand 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ and my life will be yours

help,  i laughed when i first read this  😭  i was going to do my usual info dump for u,  but truth be told,  i’ve been working on a piece about this very topic ever since i decided to give the group a little revamp,  so i took this ask as an opportunity to not only dust this piece but also to let u actually read what happened between kaia and nari.  just be mindful of the trigger warnings,  friend!

title.    faith.

characters.    hiiragi  kaia,  narissa  kwon,  yvan  liu,  poppy  kim.

timestamp.   april  29,  2018  @  ███’s  studio.  

word  count.   3937  words.

trigger  warnings.    physical  violence.  emotional  and  physical  abuse.  swearing.  gaslighting/manipulation.  mentions  of  blood  and  bullying.  subtle  mention  of  sexual  harassment. 

“who was it?”

for a moment, silence hung heavy in the air. 

this only annoyed nari more.

“i said,” nari repeated, her voice slower and deliberate, each syllable slicing through the silence. “who was it?”

no one answered.

the studio was filled in a silence so thick it felt suffocating, a tension sharp enough to cut through anyone’s everything— forcing them to consume nari’s presence. because she was the kind of person whose words commanded gravity, pulling and forcing all focus to be on her, leaving no space for distraction or to overthink. 

nari raised an eyebrow as their backs straightened, her patience thinning— either from their silence, or the pressure gnawing at her composure.

she was about to say something, but yvan broke the silence first.  

“what are you talking about?” yvan stammered, slowly standing from their seat. they didn’t notice the way kaia visibly tensed— body rigid, eyes widening ever so slightly as she glanced at yvan from the corner of her eye. yvan, however, was too preoccupied holding nari’s cold gaze, unable to look away.

a small, awkward smile tugged at their lips, an expression that only deepened the unease in the room. nari didn’t say anything. instead, she reached into her pocket to pull out her phone. the deliberate movement made yvan shift uncomfortably. 

“shocking claims surface!” nari read out loud, her voice rising in a way that caused yvan to flinch. kaia, still standing by the music workstation, shifted awkwardly, her posture stiffening as if the words themselves had struck her. 

oh no.

slowly, she turned her head, her gaze finding yvan, an unspoken question lingering in the brown of her eyes.

yvan didn’t meet her eyes. they couldn’t, because how could they? they’d done the one thing she had asked them not to do.

i will handle this, she had said, gently applying pressure where the pain was the worst on yvan’s leg. they only sobbed. don’t do anything you will regret. i will do something about her.

nari continued, “allegations and photos accuse rising star nari kwon—” she paused, jaw tightening as if the words had lodged themselves in her throat. her grip on the phone visibly hardened, knuckles pale against the sleek device. slowly, her eyes lifted from the screen to meet her members. she enunciated the rest of the title slowly, “of abusive behavior.”

pure silence. 

kaia’s heart sank into her stomach as nari tossed the phone in yvan’s direction. the sharp, metallic clatter of the device hitting the floor, paired with yvan’s startled yelp, sliced through kaia like a knife. 

“you don’t know what i’m talking about?” nari repeated, her tone teetering between a dare and feigned innocence. it carried something akin to a sing-song quality, almost mocking in its sweetness— like she was the kindest leader imaginable, someone who would never ever hurt her members in any way, someone they could trust. 

kaia takes a quick look back at yvan, and this time they meet her eyes.

but they couldn’t say a word, couldn’t even convey anything with their shared look, as nari’s sharp yell sliced through the room, demanding their attention once more.

“i’m done—” she yelled, making them both flinch and look back at her. her voice was loud, then it went a bit quieter but still firm. “—repeating myself. who was it?!”

“nari, calm down,” kaia said, voice steady but cautious, breaking her silence for the first time since the leader’s arrival. her heart pounded in her throat as she watched her start walking into the room, allowing the door to close shut behind her. “we can talk once you’re—” kaia hesitated, her words cut short by the sharp intensity of nari’s presence before her.

“give me a damn break.” nari spat, cutting off kaia’s calm tone without hesitation. she closed the distance between them in a heartbeat, voice dropping to an almost conspiratorial whisper— sharp, intimate, and inescapable. 

“i want one of you to open your mouth and tell me the truth.”

kaia blinked, startled, but nari didn’t falter. 

“do you want to sit down and read the article with me?” nari pressed, her voice almost razor-sharp, biting into the silence. “look at the stupid pictures proving nothing?” she gritted her teeth, frustration etched into every syllable, and let out a sharp tsk. 

“trying to destroy our reputation with fabricated lies? before debuting?”

kaia’s breath hitched, and her focus zeroed on a single phrase: fabricated lies. 

she didn’t need to read the article to know its contents. she was certain, beyond a shadow of doubt, that absolutely nothing about it was fabricated. every word, every damning accusation she knew was there— there was no doubt that they were all rooted in truth. 

because ever since kaia had moved to south korea to train alongside nari, she’d seen the truth beneath her polished facade. nari’s demeanor, oh-so sweet and charming to the world, was anything but kind behind closed doors. under the saccharine smile lay a streak of cruelty reserved for those closest to her— for those she deemed weak, useless, and pathetic. 

kaia, however, had long since stopped being fooled by that smile, by her selective respect. she was the one person nari could never deceive. 

she had some nerve lying to her face like that. 

“but why do you think it’s any of us?” kaia’s breath hitched when yvan’s voice broke the silence, drawing nari’s hardened gaze past her to where yvan stood slightly behind. 

nari’s glare made yvan visibly tense, and they stuttered, “w-what about the back up dancers? the stylists? or p-poppy. poppy is also part of us…”

guilt bites at yvan. nari scoffed. 

“that lapdog?” she sneered, sending yvan into a panicked silence while kaia’s jaw tightened. 

“she can’t even think on her own without those meds of hers. hell, she can’t even defend herself!” nari taunted, her voice lilting with a mockery, almost melodic in its cruelty. she started moving toward yvan with deliberate steps, her hands clasped behind her back in a feigned innocence. yvan tried to hold their ground, but their unease was unmistakable— their body shrinking under the weight of nari’s cold gaze. 

kaia blinks. something about nari’s awareness of poppy’s vulnerabilities sparked a warning deep in her mind—- a warning that wasn’t really new, really. 

“she’s also not stupid,” nari added, stopping inches from yvan, who refused to meet her gaze. “and neither is kaia.”

yvan said nothing. 

nari shoved them— hard. 

they stumbled back. 

“it was you, right?”

“i don’t know what—”

“it was you,” nari repeated with a laugh, pushing them again. this time, they hit the ground with a thud. 

kaia’s instinct screamed at her to intervene, but panic, dread, and worry rooted her in place. 

“nari, nari!” yvan scrambled to stand, desperation evident in their voice. tears welled in their eyes as they tried to speak, “it wasn’t—”

“don’t—” nari snapped, and yvan yelped in pain as nari delivered a sharp kick to their side, forcing them back to the ground. kaia just stood there, frozen, watching as nari delivered yet another ruthless kick, her voice venomous as she hissed. “—even bother.” 

suddenly, nari’s tone shifted, adopting the voice of reason, of a calm and rational leader. 

her voice dripped with a chilling hypocrisy as she said, “making excuses, bringing up someone who isn’t even here, lying right to my face— aren’t you ashamed of yourself?”

kaia could barely stand to listen. 

the room fell silent for a moment, broken only by yvan’s soft sobs. 

“what? should we throw a pity party for you?” nari asked, her shoe uncomfortably close to yvan’s vision. they flinched, fearing she would aim for their face next. 

“we are in middle of debuting, you imbecile!” she snapped, attempting to kick their face. yvan managed to block it with their arms, trembling as nari ranted. “our reputation is at stake because of the stupidity you just had someone post—”

“i’m sorry!” they cried out, shielding their head.

“stop talking—” her voice was sharp, and before anyone could react, she landed a kick square on yvan’s nose. they cried out, clutching their face as she raised her leg for another strike. “—back. who do you think—”

kaia pushed her. 

of course, that was something nari didn’t see coming. 

the impact sent her stumbling back into the music panel, a loud crash echoing through the studio as some equipment tumbled to the floor. she caught herself against the table, her gaze, confused yet seething, snapping to kaia’s direction, whose hands were still trembling from the push. 

“what the hell was that?” nari’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and disbelieving. 

kaia’s ears rang—panic, worry, anger, fear… all jumbled together. she couldn’t pinpoint which emotion had driven her to act, only that she had. 

because kaia was good. kaia was nice. kaia was calm. 

kaia was the one who never fought back. 

the air was suffocating as nari straightened, her gaze piercing through kaia’s silence. her voice dripped with disdain. “well, maybe you are stupid,” she spat, her eyes narrowing. “what’s your problem?”

kaia blinked, stunned. her lips twitched as if on the verge of laughing at the absurdity of the question. “what’s my problem?” her voice cracked, disbelief laced in every word. 

the door clicked open. 

from the corner of their eyes, they watched poppy step in, her eyes widening as they took in the scene before her once she had pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose. slowly, the brunette closed the door behind her, gaze sweeping over the fallen equipment, kaia’s tense figure, and yvan, crumpled on the floor. she said nothing, but the unspoken question hung heavily in the air: what’s happening?

yvan let out a weak, desperate whimper, their breath hitching as the blood rapidly poured from their nose, making it harder to breath. 

poppy rushed to their side, crouching down beside them and trying to help them into a sitting position while wiping the blood from their face with careful, but trembling fingers. her voice was soft, laced with both concern and rising panic. “what happened to you?” 

her touch seemed delicate, and her tone was anxious, but it cracked something deep within kaia’s senses. 

because nari’s presence lingered like a storm, her silent fury simmering in the background, casting a heavy, oppressive silence that loomed over everything and everyone in the room. poppy’s calm gentleness with yvan, in contrast, felt almost out of place. yet, it was the only thing that seemed to reach yvan in that moment. 

kaia takes in a deep breath.

“you’ve been doing this for years,” kaia said, voice steady, but lacking the sweetness she usually carries with her. “and not just to us.”

nari blinked, caught off guard. 

poppy looked up from where she was holding yvan up, no longer guiding them to cough out the blood as her hands completely froze in place. 

“and now you’re surprised someone finally had enough of your bullshit?” her voice wavered, sharp with an anger that burned in her chest. 

her hands trembled, tears pooling in her eyes. not from sadness, but rage. 

pure, unfiltered rage. 

“bullshit?” nari’s lips curled into a bitter smile, scoffing once she’d gotten past the shock of kaia’s words. “you think acting like a leader is bullshit? you think caring about the crap you three mess up is bullshit?” she motioned to her members with a wave of her hand. “you’d all be nothing without me. nothing. if i hadn’t fixed your mistakes—”

“you haven’t done anything,” kaia snapped, voice rising as tears spilled over. “you’ve never done anything but be a bitch—”

before kaia could react, nari pushed her forcefully. kaia stumbled, her balance faltering as the room seemed to spin and tilt around her. 

“i have,” nari said, voice louder to bear her in volume, “and for nothing, it seems. skin hardens over time, my ass,” she laughs bitterly, “because all of you,” she looks back at the other two, and although yvan hid their face in poppy’s shoulder, poppy held her stare, unflinching. 

her tone shifted, sweet yet venomous, dripping with mockery, loud enough for her words to echo in their minds. “you are still as useless as when we were trainees. you are nothing.” 

her gaze snapped back to kaia, locking on with unrelenting intensity. this time, her voice softened to a near whisper, but her words carried an icy weight that sliced deep. 

“and you?” nari’s lips curled into a cruel, mocking smirk. “you’re just a fool playing house everywhere you go. and for what? nothing, because everything you do never happens or lasts. you’re nothing but a joke.”

nari gave kaia a quick look over, a flicker of disdain that taunted her to speak, to retaliate. that glance burned through kaia, igniting something deep within— a sharp pang of disbelief slicing through the anger already churning in her chest. for a moment, she couldn’t speak— couldn’t even think.

and then it hit.

anger surged through her veins, hotter and sharper than she thought possible. her hands clenched into fists at her sides, nails digging into her palms as she trembled with the effort of holding herself back. she blinked hard, her vision blurring as more tears threatened to escape— not from sadness, but from the sheer intensity of her rage. 

because how dare she?

everything kaia had done— personally and professionally— every sleepless night, every sacrifice, every time she had put herself second to make sure this dream stayed alive. she endured ridicule, bruises, and endless doubts, yet she pushed forward because she believed in herself and her members. she believed in their potential, in the spark each of them carried that could ignite something extraordinary if only they worked together. 

kaia had faith— unshakable, relentless faith— that this group could be more than just another fleeting attempt at success. she wasn’t the leader, just a mere sub rapper and lead dancer, but she still tried to hold them together, even when they doubted, even when they wanted to give up. she smiled through her own pain, lifting yvan when they crumbled under pressure and reassuring poppy when her fear clouded her resolve. 

even nari, with her biting words and abusive control, had received kaia’s support. not because she deserved it, but because kaia knew that for their dream to happen, she had to keep the peace, and at the end of the day, nari had a dream just like she did. she endured nari’s cutting remarks, the moments that left her crying in private, because she thought if they could just get through it, they could debut as the group she believed they were meant to be. 

but now? now, it was clear. no matter how much kaia gave, no matter how much she sacrificed, no matter how much they endured her abuse, nari didn’t care. she would keep holding them back, sabotaging any chance they had to shine, all for her own selfish gain. 

there was no place for yvan, poppy or kaia to shine. not under nari’s rule— only shadow and silence. 

nari turned away, simper lingering as kaia stood motionless, trapped in the suffocating silence. “well, it doesn’t matter anymore. vivi said they’ll handle the article,” she said lazily, her tone as casual as if she was discussing the weather. she strolled over to the sound panel, gripping the mouse and clicking idly through the screen with disinterest. 

the repetitive click echoed through the studio, each sound amplifying their emptiness. poppy glanced back at kaia, her expression a mix of both curiosity and concern. kaia’s eyes remained fixed on nari’s back, her face unreadable. 

poppy gulped. she couldn’t help but wonder what was going on inside kaia’s head. she knew all too well about kaia’s battles with self-doubt, her past thick with unfair circumstances and bitter luck. it made poppy worry even more about what this moment might mean for kaia— for all of them. 

“she asked me to take all of you to the meeting room to, y’know, talk about this,” nari said, her voice light and casual but carrying an edge of unease. poppy looked back at nari, who remained turned away, focused on the screen as the rhythmic clicking continued, most likely just saving the progress of whatever kaia and yvan had been working on, acting as if she was completely unfazed by the tension in the room. 

“so, let’s go and—”

kaia didn’t let her finish. 

in a blur of movement, her hand shot out, grabbing the back of nari’s head and slamming her face into the music panel with a sickening crack. 

both poppy and yvan gasped loudly at the scene. yvan scrambled backward, bumping hard into poppy’s shoulder, who instinctively moved with them, eyes wide with shock. 

but their collective gasp was nothing compared to nari’s scream, raw and piercing— at least, until it was muffled by the panel as kaia slammed her down again. and again. and again. 

the sound of nari’s head hitting the panel seemed to reverberate in the studio, freezing both poppy and yvan in stunned silence.

nari’s hands flailed, desperate, clawing for anything to grab onto— anything to stop the assault or defend herself. she managed a weak, choked cry for help, but kaia was relentless, her movements sharp, calculated, and quick. 

the panel rattled with each impact, a brutal rhythm of anger. 

by the time nari’s screams faded into weak, incoherent sounds, her world started to blur and fade to white. her vision started swimming, and every taken breath felt heavier, each heartbeat distant and sluggish, until all that remained was a faint, fading echo of her reality.

that’s when kaia paused her actions, yanking nari’s head back with a tight grip on her hair. she glanced at the blood smeared across the panel, messy and vivid, before tossing nari to the ground like a discarded ragdoll. a weak, pitiful whine escaped the woman kaia had just brutalized, barely audible over the heavy silence that followed. 

yvan cried out when nari’s body crumpled limply in front of them, retreating further into poppy, who instinctively wrapped their arms around them. poppy’s eyes were wide, her expression a mix of both shock and horror, yet it wasn’t the blood or nari’s broken form that rendered her speechless. 

it was kaia— tha blank stare in her eyes, devoid of any warmth or hesitation, that froze her in place. 

because kaia was good. kaia was nice. kaia was calm. 

kaia had faith. 

but kaia didn’t even glance at them. her gaze remained locked on the crumpled figure before her, a fragile and broken thing now barely clinging to any lasting strength. nari struggled, her body betraying her attempts to rise, only to collapse back onto the cold ground. her face— swollen and grotesque, a canvas smeared with blood and bruises— was unrecognizable. she wasn’t narissa kwon anymore. 

she was nothing. 

and in that nothingness, kaia saw a reflection of everything nari had become: a hollow, festering voice that thrived on greed, abuse and ridicule. it wasn’t just emptiness; it was a consuming force that had sabotaged their efforts, stifled their dreams, and mocked every sacrifice made along the way. it was the same nothingness that threatened to poison their potential, to strip away everything they had worked for until it all meant nothing. 

the sight sent a cold shiver through kaia— not from guilt, but from the quiet, unshakable certainty that she could no longer allow nari to hold them back. 

“k-kaia…” nari’s voice came weak and trembling, a glimpse of fear cracking through her voice. this time, she managed to push herself off the ground just the slightest, her movements slow and faltering as she tried to sit upright. 

kaia answered with a kick to her face, sending her back down with a thud. then, without a second thought, kaia dropped to her knees, fists slamming into nari’s bloodied face in a frenzied, relentless surge of fury. 

yvan covered their bloodied mouth, eyes wide with shock and fear, while poppy sat frozen, her entire body trembling, unable to look away. the sound of each punch reverberated through the silent studio, but poppy could only watch, her heart pounding against her ribcage, her mind unable to comprehend what was happening before her. 

each punch landed with a visceral satisfaction, fire coursing through kaia’s veins with every strike. each blow was a reckoning, a release of years spent enduring nari’s cruel control. for all those times kaia had been mocked and humiliated, her dreams weaponized against her because nari saw her as nothing more than a toy to play with. 

for all those countless nights kaia had held yvan as they cried, nari’s cutting words and manipulations tearing away at their confidence, leaving them dimmed when their light had once shined the brightest. 

for all those times kaia had seen nari’s hands linger a little bit too long on poppy’s skin, her words dripping with twisted intent, turning a strong-willed woman into someone trapped in fear, reduced to a fragile doll— played with and discarded without care, waiting for the day nari would repeat the cycle. 

and as kaia’s fists continued to fall, the anger deepened— not just for herself, but for the potential nari had trampled underfoot, the possibilities she had stifled with her poison. nari had taken so much, stolen so much, dragging them all into a shadow where they would be kept away. kaia’s chest heaved with every strike, the weight of years of frustration and helplessness lifting, punch by punch. she wanted her gone— they needed her gone. everything would be better once nari was out of their lives, once the weight of her abuse and manipulation no longer held them down. 

this was the first step toward breaking free— toward a future where they could finally find peace. 

she had faith that this was the only way.

poppy cried out her name, but kaia didn’t hear it. not the first time. not the second. not the third.

but the fourth time, poppy’s cry broke the trance, making her gasp. 

slim arms successfully wrapped around her ribcage, pulling her away from the broken, bloodied figure beneath her. 

poppy’s warmth behind her felt like home, grounding kaia back to reality. and for a moment, she had been lost—lost in the chaos of her own rage, consumed by the weight of everything she had endured and fought against. 

but now, clarity starts to seep through her senses, piece by piece. 

she stared at nari, lifeless and unrecognizable, her body crumpled on the bloodied ground. this wasn’t someone kaia could recognize anymore— this was a hollow, broken thing. 

the person who had once towered over them, wielding cruelty, mockery and control, was now a hollow, broken figure. the image of nari had become something foreign, a reflection of the void kaia had tried to hold together for far too long. 

because kaia was good. kaia was nice. kaia was calm. 

kaia had faith in them. 

poppy’s jagged breaths pressed against her ears as she held onto kaia tightly, but kaia didn’t respond, didn’t move. her bloodied and bruised knuckles, once delicate and soft, now felt foreign— scarred by the weight of her own rage. yvan’s cries echoed through the silence, but kaia remained still, staring down at the nothingness before her. 

kaia takes a slow, steady breath. 

“bring vivi.” she said quietly, words barely above a whisper but heavy with the weight of everything that was about to change. 

[almostyours]

as we know there is an angel of spring, winter and summer but what about the angel of autumn was that originally nari's representative season or was it someone else? also, if i may ask : why do you refer to the members as sillies but not angels or aengels? i wish you happy holidays

yes,  nari was supposed to be the angel of autumn!  vivi created the aengels of the season project based on the four members,  but when things got…  messy and nari oh-so suddenly went missing,  she and the creative team had to act super quick to cover up the big loophole in their concept,  because if there was no one representing autumn,  their concept wouldn’t make any sense!  but in the end,  they managed to figure it out in a way that worked so well it seemed like they didn’t even need nari to begin with  :D  ultimately,  the trio as a whole came to represent autumn together,  aka the season of their debut.

also,  i call them sillies out of pure love and for funsies,  honestly!  these are characters that have been with me for a long time,  so i’ve just gotten used to referring to them as the sillies when i talk about them.  professionally and officially  (like in the almostyours posts,  yk,  the ones where i’m not yapping),  i call them by their titles because they’re known as the angels of asia by everyone.  but to me,  they’ll always be my sillies and the aes!

and happy holidays to u too,  friend!