The plane touched down at Incheon Airport under a gray winter sky. After the bright lights of L.A., the old stones of London, and the gold of Paris, Seoul felt different. It felt like home, but it also felt like a challenge. For STEL-R, returning to Korea wasn't a vacation. It was the final battle of their debut year.
Kang Joon walked through the airport tunnel. He felt the cold air hit his face. He checked the blue screen in his mind.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
[Location: Seoul, South Korea]
[Event: The Golden Disk Awards]
[Quest: The Final Rookie Stand]
[Reward: Title – 'Monster Rookies of the Generation']
The system was ready. Kang Joon looked at his team. They were all wearing long black coats and masks. They looked like the stars they had become.
Doh-yun was walking close to Han-bin. The maknae was quiet. He knew that in Korea, the rumors about him still lived on the internet. Paris had been a dream, but Seoul was reality.
