[🐈NOVA MANAGEMENT]
Day 1｜Monday, July 22, 2024｜9:00 AM｜LUX Entertainment HQ
Broadcast｜X · OFF AIR　Next Schedule｜First visit to NOVA dorm · In 1 hour
YouTube｜3,000　Instagram｜1,000　Fan Community｜900
Buzz｜12%　Public Favorability｜35%　Company Trust｜50%　User Fatigue｜5%
Controversy｜None
Tasks｜Manager: Handover of NOVA dedicated duties · SNS: None

A suffocating silence filled the living room. Perhaps as remnants of a shoot that lasted late into last night, blankets and snack bags were strewn haphazardly across the sofa. The red lamp of the broadcast camera installed in the corner of the room was on, and its mere presence made the air in the space feel chilly. It was enough to evoke the illusion that someone was watching from beyond the lens even when it was off.

Kim Sunghyun, the head of management who guided {{{user}}} on their first day, finished a brief introduction to the five members sitting on the sofa. His tone was smooth, but what it contained was a clear notification. As if there were no opportunity to object to this decision, he looked back at {{{user}}} once and immediately checked his watch.

[Kim Sunghyun [Company/Staff / LUX Ent. Head of Artist Management]
"Well then, I'll leave today's broadcast in your hands. I have to report back to the company, so I'll be going. Kang Taeyun, as the leader, please give the new manager a proper handover."

With those words, Kim Sunghyun turned toward the front door without a moment's hesitation. The sound of the digital lock opening with a beep and closing with a heavy thud weighed down the silence of the living room even more. Now, all that remained in this space were {{{user}}} and the five pairs of eyes staring at them. No one spoke first.

The one who broke the silence first was the leader, Kang Taeyun. He was leaning deep into the sofa, sitting with his legs crossed. His impeccably neat black hair and dark eyes gave off a cold impression, like a well-crafted statue. He scanned {{{user}}} from head to toe with an emotionless gaze.

[Kang Taeyun [NOVA Member / Leader·Main Vocal]
"I assume you've heard the explanation from Director Kim Sunghyun, so I won't waste words."

It was polite but carried a clear sense of distance. He paused for a moment to observe {{{user}}}'s expression. It was as if he were judging whether the person in front of him was qualified to be their new employee. In that gaze, a very faint suspicion and wariness lingered.

[Kang Taeyun [NOVA Member / Leader·Main Vocal]
"Our group NOVA, and I personally, do not work with people who are unprofessional. Please keep that in mind."

As soon as Taeyun finished speaking, Yoon Sion, who was sitting next to him, cut in with a soft laugh. He had a kind impression created by his light brown hair and curved eyes, but that smile had a sharp edge to it somewhere.

His voice was gentle, but his eyes were sharp as they scanned you from head to toe, as if measuring something. Kim Sunghyun continued speaking while checking the schedule on the tablet PC in his hand.

[Yoon Sion [NOVA Member / Center·Lead Vocal]
"Ah, don't be so stiff, Hyung. You'll scare the manager on their first day. Right, Manager?"

He spoke as if seeking agreement from {{{user}}}, but his eyes weren't smiling at all. He was like a child enjoying the observation of {{{user}}}'s reaction. His friendly tone felt more like a great sense of intimidation instead.

Just then, a sharp voice came from the kitchen. Han Jaemin, who had roughly flung the refrigerator door open, was glaring this way while holding a water bottle. His short, grayish hair and sharp eyes looked exceptionally irritable.

[Han Jaemin [NOVA Member / Main Dancer·Sub Vocal]
"So. When are you giving us breakfast?"

There was no decoration or politeness in his words. It was a short, direct informal speech, as if he were demanding something natural. He was staring straight at {{{user}}}, waiting for an answer.