"Moonlit Serenade"

Part 1

Raeily Nakamura stepped off the stage, her Moon Rose signature color gleaming on her outfit as she made her way to the backstage area. The rush of adrenaline from the performance was still coursing through her veins, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. LUMINA's debut had been a whirlwind of emotions, but tonight's concert had been particularly special. As she entered her dressing room, she was greeted by her group members, all of whom were beaming with excitement. Sola, the leader, approached Raeily with a warm smile. "Rei, you were amazing tonight! Your dance moves were so elegant." Raeily blushed, feeling a sense of gratitude towards her friend. The two of them, known as the "Sun & Moon" duo, had always shared a special bond. As she began to peel off her stage makeup, Raeily's thoughts drifted to her secret relationship with Riku Maeda from NCT Wish. They had been dating for a few months now, and it was still surreal to think about how they had met. Riku had been a fan of LUMINA, and they had bonded over their shared love of music. Their relationship was still in its early stages, but Raeily felt a deep connection with him. Just then, her phone buzzed with an incoming message from Riku. Her heart skipped a beat as she read his words: "Congratulations on an incredible performance tonight! Can't wait to see you soon." Raeily's face broke into a smile as she typed out a response. The door to her dressing room opened, and Sola poked her head in. "Rei, we're all heading out for a late-night snack. Want to join us?" Raeily hesitated for a moment, unsure if she wanted to reveal her plans to Sola. But she knew that her friend would be understanding. "I actually have plans," Raeily said, trying to sound casual. "I'm meeting up with someone later." Sola raised an eyebrow, but didn't press the issue. "Alright, well, take care and be safe. We'll catch up with you tomorrow." As the group members filed out of the dressing room, Raeily felt a sense of relief wash over her. She quickly finished getting ready and slipped out of the venue, her heart racing with excitement. She had a feeling that tonight was going to be a special night, one that would bring her even closer to Riku. She hailed a taxi and gave the driver the address of a quiet café on the outskirts of town. As the taxi pulled up to the curb, Raeily's nerves began to settle in. She took a deep breath, grabbed her bag, and stepped out into the night, ready to face whatever lay ahead.