Ahri makes a huge decision that may or may not change her life for better or worse
"Ah you suck!!"
"You cannot sing!!"
"Slut!!"
"All she is there to do is to be eye candy. Just like her prior solo career."
"One hit wonders!!"
"She and that Kai'sa chick are so fucking useless. Eve and Akali are better off without those two."
Those malicious thoughts continued to play in her head as soon as she gets into the car. She hasn't been sleeping for the past couple days. So far, the rest of KDA had been coping during their brief hiatus. Akali's True Damage project did so well, Kai'sa concentrated on her dance studio and has expanded to include yoga and pilates classes and has participated in a number of dance-related TV shows and acted as a judge for So you Think You Can Dance plus that beautiful soundtrack song that she recorded for the popular K-drama Amnesia that won her loads of praise and made people to finally acknowledge her presence in the group. Evelynn meanwhile released a couple of solo releases during the break that were well received and topped the charts as usual.
That left only one person. Yes. Ahri herself. Whilst the others have been focusing on their solo projects, she was stuck in a weird limbo. Although she released some solo tracks, none of them were well received and did not even enter the TOP 20 in the tracks. Not helping matters is that back when they were both soloists, Eve almost always overshadowed her and outsold her, or rather, their label promoted Eve at her own expense. Ahri is the center and leader of the group plus she tends to be the one that trends the most on social media, especially in Korea, Japan and the West.
Ahri had been topping the brand value charts for idols for the past couple years. That all changed after Eve started getting shoved into the limelight more.
Just like during the promotions for their current album. Eve's song was the highest selling solo song whilst hers was the lowest selling. So much for being the so-called Queen and Face of the group.
As if that wasn't enough, Ahri was dropped as Chanel's main brand ambassador and was replaced by of all people, Qiyana. Everyone told her not to worry about it yet, it stung her so much since she is just as passionate about fashion as Qiyana and besides, Qiyana has a poorer fashion sense in her own opinion.
That made people to judge her harshly and constantly compare her to others including her own bandmates. Heck even Kai'sa started getting more favourable attention compared to her with many sympathizing with her and criticising Ahri in particular due to her status as leader.
The rest of the band did not help matters with Eve's constant yelling, Kai'sa criticisms of her 'sloppy' dancing and Akali giving her that horrendous beat to that stupid solo song she was forced to sing; a song that does not truly reflect who she truly is as a person. She had been battling with a severe ankle injury for years now and no one wants to help her at all.
She soon arrives at the venue where they were going to perform a special stage. She is always nervous before every show but this time things are different this time around. It was ironically the Asian Music Awards which is a huge prestigious awards show.
As soon as she gets out of the car, she is immediately rushed to the dressing room to get ready. She was not completely involved with the production of this album, leaving most of the key decisions to Eve and Akali; something she regrets now since her lines have gotten reduced and she does not get that much screen-time as before. She did not complain out of respect for Kai'sa who did not get any lines in their debut single.
But the real insult was that god awful song she got. Cutesy songs do not suit her or at least to her it does not and that song fits that vibe and she cringed. Thankfully the video was much better at least in her opinion but people started making fun of her including her own bandmates.
She quickly checks the setlist and unfortunately that song is on that list. She sighs. Some people really hate me.
Kai'sa literally sprints into the room at that moment. "Ahri it's time!! Let's go!!" Before the girl could answer, she is dragged off to the stage.
The others were waiting backstage for her. "Geez Ahri, be more time conscious." Evelynn scolds her. Akali simply snickers. Ahri sighs. "Sorry. Guess I got carried away.."
"With your mini fashion shows." Evelynn replies sarcastically. The others just laugh. Ahri hides her anger. Now is not the time to snap at anyone. Soon the show begins and all the girls get on stage.
Ahri puts on a fake smile and she dances and sings along. A lot of eagle-eyed fans however notice some sadness in Ahri's eyes and begin to worry for her mental state.
"Why does Ahri look so sad?" a fan asked. "Hmmph....who cares?" says another fan. "Why are you guys treating Ahri like this?! She is part of KDA and even created the group!!" "STFU!! The bitch did not contribute shit to this group!! The others did most of the work!!"
Soon it was time for solo interludes where everyone got the chance to perform their solo songs before the big finale with Seraphine at the end. Evelynn as expected performed first and got the loudest cheers of the group. Akali soon followed and got a lot of cheers. Even Kai'sa got a lot of love.
When it came to Ahri's turn, the fans of the other KDA members and the other fandoms switched off their lightsticks, punishing Ahri with a black ocean. The only little shown were Ahri's own fans who were giving the girl some love and support.
People that saw this online were disgusted and called out the Blades for their disgusting and immature behaviour with many now giving Ahri support.
Ahri just keeps on performing yet is saddened by this, getting a flashback to a similar incident where it was a total black ocean. That incident forced her into quick hiatus. Next thing she knew, she breaks down in tears and immediately runs off stage, stunning the audience.
The girl races backstage and ignores everyone as she keeps on walking. "AHRI COME BACK!!" Evelynn shouts as she and the others run after her. But the fox does not listen instead she keeps on walking. The girl does not notice a truck racing in front of her.
"AHRI NO!!"