mask

“well, i don’t, but i think i’m just naturally cuter than you, so it’s understandable,” yeseo answered with a curt nod. “i hope that ring ring is like… a turning point for them. it seemed to suit them so much better, you know?”

“you’re the original visual, yeseo-- i’m hardly surprised that you can just naturally embrace any concept you come across,” she laughed. “i hope so too. they looked so much more happy and confident performing it.”

“i guess i will! definitely more me than like…streetwear, so i really can’t complain,” she laughed

“yeah, street wear really isn’t for everyone. but i do feel better in it than a lot of the cutesy stuff venus used to rep, so i can’t complain too much, even if it’s not my personal style either.”

“honestly, if chase wasn’t there, she’d be an easy lead dancer. and they put her in the phantom video, so clearly they think she’s important too. she’s a star.”

“i was really surprised when she was in the phantom video, but she did such a good job. and it was great that spotlight let her get her name out there so she didn’t get overshadowed by the other girls when violetta debuted.”

“hey, i don’t judge. if you had those playlists for other reasons, i’d still love and support you all the same,” she insisted in a sing song voice. “i mean, i guess that makes sense, though. she’s older than us performing songs we would have debuted with. that feels like it’d be embarrassing.”

“you know damn well i have a separate playlists of slow grind sexy songs. i’m not ashamed,” she answered bluntly with a laugh. “i really do feel for them. i mean, i even feel a little cringy performing cheer up at concerts, you know?”

“ooh… grunge. you know, i like that descriptor for me. i do wear beanies a lot, though– those aren’t new to my wardrobe,” she answered.

“you totally rock it, too. and it’s trendy but also stands out in korea. i say stick with it.”

“yeah… usually it’s a nothing role, but myungji’s really stepping it up. you know, proving that visuals are great singers sometimes too…” she said, bragging about her sister

“i can’t deny that-- she’s got a lovely voice. and she’s keeping up with chase and julie dance-wise, which is equally impressive,” chiharu agreed.

“Honestly, I think I look forward to Inkigayo the most whenever we come back, it really feels like an event,” Noeul said.

“True - I hadn’t thought of that. For Reflexion’s debut stage Inkigayo basically had us in a box set on stage. Show Champ might as well have been a box set,” Noeul laughed.

“oh? for any reason?” yeseo giggled, imagining what rina’s playlist must look like. “yeah, that makes sense. i guess every group has some songs they don’t like as much though.”

“i have plenty of playlists for different moods, yeseo. don’t make it weird,” chiharu laughed. “that’s fair. i mean, minji’s hated all of delight’s song the past few years. at least more and more isn’t something i hate....i just don’t like it...”

“god, that sounds like so much work though,” she laughed. “i’d rather just wear a beanie. or shave my head.”

“i think you should just wear a beanie anyway. very grunge. very hot. i think it’d suit you.”

“i mean, i’m super biased, but i think she’s the prettiest member. so she would have gotten tons of attention eventually,” mirae agreed.

“you are biased, but..... the visual is the role for a reason, i guess?” chiharu replied, humoring her.

“i think so too. which is good– she kind of needed that press, considering she was going into violetta as their only non-famous member,” mirae said with a little hum.

“true, i suppose. i didn’t think of that. i’m sure she would have been fine anyway-- people would have connected with her. but it was nice to give her a bit of a spotlight regardless.”

“we should make a whole big playlist of mature songs that aren’t boring and conveniently email them to our producers. you know… just as a little hint. a nudge in the right direction, if you will…”

“please-- i already have a playlist that suits that very mood. i can just forward it to them,” chiharu laughed. “i just.....maybe more & more will grow on me in a few years. but for now....i hate performing it.”

“never. i’ve done a couple tiny streaks, but that doesn’t count,” chunja said with a grin. “you’re right– i totally didn’t think of that. black is a huge hail mary.”

“and, worst comes to worst, you clearly have idol and industry friends. if it goes poorly, i’m sure you can find a wig,” she teased