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"Raya, is it true we’re doing a joint show with Moon Boys?" Liyah asked casually, still glued to her phone. From the furious pace and loud taps of her typing, it was clear she was in a very lively conversation. "Yeah, it’s true. We’re scheduled for a Q&A session," Raya replied calmly, biting her lip as she glanced at Liyah. Not that she seemed very interested — she just nodded and kept tapping at her screen. Raya sighed and turned her attention to the box of donuts. "When did you even get those?" Hina asked, wrestling with her eternally tangled hair and a brush. "One day I will straighten this mess. Just wait and see!" "You’ve said that like five times already," Liyah snorted, finally putting her phone down and immediately snatching a donut from Raya’s box. "Hey, Liyah! Those were my donuts. I bought them yesterday, remember? After our break, when we stopped at that bakery." Raya dramatically picked the best one — the chocolate with Oreo sprinkles — and took a luxurious bite. A thought flashed through her mind: "I should tell the staff to start ordering from there more often..." Hina was just about to ask something, phone in hand, when the car suddenly came to a halt. From the driver’s seat came a voice: "We’ve arrived. Get ready to head out."Chapter 3
July 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Morning with the Huntresses didn't exactly start on a bright note. The three of them woke up like zombies — barely moving and completely silent. Especially Hina… Her hair was a total disaster — it would be a miracle if she could make it look even remotely human.
The group’s leader, Raya, had everything packed and ready since the night before. But Liyah and Hina, despite prepping ahead, were still running around the room like, "Shit, I know I forgot something." Liyah had checked her suitcase for the tenth time. Finally convinced everything was there, she headed for the elevator with a sigh of relief — Raya and Hina were already waiting.
They always packed their own things — choosing what to take, what makeup and jewelry to wear. They didn’t trust staff with that. If someone else screwed up, it would be harder to take. But if it was their own fault, at least they knew who to blame. It was just easier that way.
The elevator was moving quickly down. Their building was just as massive and flashy as the one the boys' group lived in.
Suddenly, all three of their phones buzzed at the same time. A notification popped up.
They immediately grabbed their phones. And as if on cue — their eyes widened. A message… from the legendary, former group Huntr/x.
Without a word, they all opened the “Community” app — their own internal chat, something between WhatsApp and Telegram.
The first thing they saw was a simple, but incredibly touching message from the eldest, Zoe:
“Good luck!!! We believe in you!”
Honestly, they were expecting some travel photos — the Huntr/x girls were constantly globetrotting. But even this message meant a lot. It meant everything.
Before they could even process it fully, the elevator had already reached the first floor.
Walking out, they passed a woman — who seemed about to offer them breakfast — with the grace of runway models. Without even glancing at her, the girls headed straight to the limousine. One by one, they slid in, taking their seats in silence.