Landing in dreams

Scene 1: In the Air — Kanchan’s Flight to Seoul

The sky was no longer the limit. Kanchan soared above the clouds, chasing the dream she once only whispered to the stars.

(Panel 1: Kanchan sits by the window, gazing down at the clouds, clutching her dance bag.)

Kanchan (thinking):

“Seoul… The city where he lives, breathes, and performs. I wonder if he’s looking at the same sky.”

(Panel 2: The flight attendant approaches her seat.)

Flight Attendant:

“Ma’am, would you like anything to drink?”

Kanchan (smiling):

“Just water, thank you. And um… do you know if idols ever fly on this route?”

Flight Attendant (laughing):

“Not usually with us — they have private charters. But who knows, maybe you'll spot one at Incheon!”

Scene 2: Arrival in Seoul

(Panel 3: Kanchan steps out of the airport, luggage in hand. The city is buzzing with neon lights, fast cars, and music playing from every corner.)

Kanchan (thinking):

“This city feels like it never sleeps… just like my heart when I hear his voice.”

(Panel 4: She gets into a taxi and shows the address of the dorms arranged for competition finalists.)

Taxi Driver (friendly):

“Ah, dance competition? Good luck, miss!”

Kanchan (in Korean, nervous):

Ghamsahaminda Thank you.”

Scene 3: Dormitories for Contestants

(Panel 5: Inside a modern building. Girls and boys from different countries check in with their IDs. Kanchan enters the shared dorm room — three bunks, neat and simple.)

Roommate 1 (American, blonde):

“Hey there! I’m Elly from California. You?”

Kanchan:

“Kanchan… from Mumbai, India.”

Roommate 2 (Korean girl):

“Nice to meet you! I’m Hana. Big BTS fan?”

Kanchan (grinning):

“Big is an understatement.”

Elly (laughing):

“We all are. Heard the top 3 dancers might get to attend a private showcase next week. A secret schedule… not even open to fans.”

(Kanchan’s heart skips a beat.)

Kanchan (thinking):

“A showcase? Could Jimin be there?”

Scene 4: Practice Room, Next Morning

(Panel 6: Kanchan walks into a giant mirrored dance studio. An instructor claps to gather attention.)

Instructor:

“Welcome, dancers! I’m Min Jun-woo. You’ll be judged on style, execution, and expression. We begin now.”

(Panel 7: Music begins — fast-paced hip hop. Kanchan struggles at first to follow the routine but soon finds her rhythm.)

(Panel 8: Jun-woo watches her carefully.)

Instructor (thinking):

“She’s not technically the best… but she tells a story with her movement. That kind of passion can’t be taught.”

Scene 5: Rooftop Later That Evening

(Panel 9: Kanchan sits under the stars, eating a kimbap roll. She looks at a photo of Jimin on her phone.)

Kanchan (quietly):

“I wish I could tell you how much your words mean. I wish… you'd see me even once. Not just as a fan.”

(Her phone buzzes — a text from Priya.)

Text Message:

"We’re watching your dance vids at college! Everyone’s cheering for you!"

Kanchan (teary-eyed):

“I’m not alone. Not anymore.”

Scene 6: BIGHIT Entertainment Building — One Week Later

(Panel 10: The finalists gather outside a massive, glass-walled building. BIGHIT’s logo looms above them. A staff member reads out three names.)

Staff Member:

“Elly Peterson, Hiroshi Tanaka… and Kanchan Mehra. Congratulations — you're invited to the private BTS performance rehearsal.”

(Kanchan gasps, hands flying to her mouth. The others cheer.)

Hana:

“You did it, girl!”

Kanchan (whispering):

“Jimin… I’m going to

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