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Chapter 40 - Under the Lights

The stadium shone brightly. Thousands of fans waved their glowing light sticks, chanting "Nova! Nova!" loud enough to reach the sky.

Backstage, the members of Nova were making their final preparations before stepping onto the stage.

Doyoon scanned the group with determined eyes. "This is our biggest concert yet. We've broken records. Let's make this night unforgettable."

Minseok smirked slightly. "Tonight, the world will know who Nova truly is."

Eunwoo glanced at his reflection in the mirror. Tonight, he had to shine the brightest.

When the stage curtain lifted, the crowd erupted into deafening screams.

And Nova, glowed under the lights.

Yuna stood among the crowd, unable to take her eyes off the stage.

Minji leaned in and whispered, "They're incredible, aren't they?"

Yuna nodded slightly. Eunwoo was someone completely different when he was on stage.He wasn't just her Eunwoo.

He was a star admired by the entire world.

As song after song played, Eunwoo commanded the stage exactly as the fans expected. His voice reached every corner of the stadium, and his radiant smile captivated everyone's hearts.

Minji gently squeezed Yuna's hand. "You know, there are millions of people who wish they were in your place right now."

Yuna smiled faintly. "I know." But deep inside, she also knew… Eunwoo didn't belong to just her.

Nova's energy on stage was incomparable. The choreography was flawless, the vocals pure and powerful. The stage design was as majestic as towering skyscrapers.

With each song, the fans' voices grew louder. The unity of thousands of voices singing along made the concert feel like a massive, unstoppable wave.

When Eunwoo stepped to the center of the stage for his solo,

The entire stadium fell silent.

And in that moment…

The world seemed to stop.

His voice didn't just carry notes—it touched hearts.

Yuna's gaze remained locked on him. This was the Eunwoo she loved.

Seeing him not as a celestial being, but as a star captivating the entire world...It was a strange feeling.

Minji noticed Yuna deep in thought and smiled. "If you're this mesmerized, watching the concert must be tough for you."

Yuna shook her head slightly. "It's mesmerizing, yes... but it's also something to be proud of."

Minji raised an eyebrow. "Proud?"

Yuna sighed. "Just look at him. No matter what happens, he always shines. He always gives his best."

Minji nodded. "He was born to be a star."

Yuna's heart ached and warmed at the same time.

As Eunwoo sang the final note and closed his eyes,

Nova's fandom roared.

"EUNWOO! EUNWOO! NOVA! NOVA!"

Fans chanted his name like a symphony.

And in that moment, Yuna realized.

Eunwoo was not just hers.

BACKSTAGE

After the concert ended, Nova members returned to the dressing room, sweaty but exhilarated.

Haesoo gulped down his water. "I think we just made history."

Doyoon smiled. "Without a doubt."

Jaehoon patted Eunwoo's shoulder. "Especially you, Eunwoo. That solo… it gave me chills."

Eunwoo smiled faintly but his eyes were still searching—looking toward the section where the fans had been.

And for a brief second,

He swore he saw Yuna.

His heart skipped a beat.

But then, she disappeared into the crowd.

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