─ recording studio 'raven'

@♊︎ moon sua ᴸᵁᴬ /considers your words as I lean back into the studio chair, forehead slightly furrowed in thought/
maybe something experimental... we could pick up a sample and a theme and just go with it? could be fun to go with something unexpected like sampling classical music or even opera?
/as I say it, I take another sip from the gifted coffee before carefully setting it over the back table and away from the equipment to prevent any accidents/
or we can go back to the roots and go for a hip-hop track? there's definitely some artists that come to mind when I think of why I got into it

@☼ kim hanbin () damn this is super duper late, i apologize ;;

/gives you a grin as I show an okay sign.
Well, other than the usual beats and melodies, maybe a theme?
Do you have an artist in mind that we can maybe turn into our muse for this project?

@♊︎ moon sua ᴸᵁᴬ Oh? That sounds pretty promising
/I let out with an excited chuckle. after having worked with you multiple times now, I was pretty confident in your skills and always looked forward to listening to your projects/
Not really, I was eating pretty late so I'm not that hungry yet
/I say, reaching forward to take the plastic cup either way and offering a smile of gratitude in return/
But I won't say no to the coffee, thanks!
/brings it to my lips for a short sip, taking a few seconds to swallow through it before motioning with my head to you in questions/
Where do we start?

@☼ kim hanbin /grins up at you when I felt you pat my head.
Well, I got a few mixes here and there
Oh oh I think I got some good lyrics in the mix, but I'll save that for later
/gasps a bit as I remember, handing you one unopened can of coffee.
Have you had any breakfast?
This is all I can offer

@♊︎ moon sua ᴸᵁᴬ Hey
/I greet in a bright tone despite the early hours, wondering if you'd also managed to nap at some point during the afternoon or evening or if you were just ready to pull an all-nighter. As I approach you, I let my hand fall on top of your head for a soft pat as I slip into the tall studio chair next to you/
So? How is it going? Got anything yet?

@☼ kim hanbin [ text to: Binbin oppa :candy_wrapper: ]

- Alright then
- I'm at raven
- :goodluck_duck_sticker:

/after sending it, I decided to make my way to one of the vending machines nearby, grabbing a few cans of sweet coffee before heading back to the studio, randomly making up tunes. Not even noticing that a few hours had passed, I jump a bit when I hear the knock, turning my attention to the door, a hand on my chest.
Oppaaaaa
Welcome welcome
Take a seat
/pats the chair next to mine before I move some of the empty cans of coffee away.

@♊︎ moon sua ᴸᵁᴬ [ text to: prodigy moonsua! ]
» nah, 7 sounds good
» i'll take a shower and get ready and meet you there in a few hours
» what studio?

/since I still have some time to kill before our scheduled meeting, I finish my meal while going through a few news channels before going for a quick shower and changing into some casual clothing. With half an hour to spare, I make my way to the company, arriving just 10 minutes before 7am and checking my phone to see a new message from you saying simply 'our usual'. that is enough to let me know where and within the next couple of minute I give a few light knocks on the studio door before pushing it open/
Moon Sua?

@☼ kim hanbin /a grin makes its way to my face as I read the text that I just received. I hum softly in thought, staring at the time on my phone before I quickly go back to typing.

[ text to: Binbin oppa :candy_wrapper: ]

- Since you’re up, how bout maybe at 7?
- Or are you thinking of going back to sleep soon?
- Cause if so 11am would be good too

@♊︎ moon sua ᴸᵁᴬ /the phone buzzes loudly against the kitchen counter where I'd left it, as I entertain myself with some instant noodles and whatever was left playing on mute on the tv. it takes me another mouthful of the late-night meal and another scan of the repeated lines from the news channel before I push myself off the chair to check my phone, only to be met by a text from you/

[ text to: prodigy moonsua! ]
» heyy sua
» i actually took a nap in the afternoon and was just grabbing some food :smile_sweat:
» will definitely be free until much later though so give me a time and place
» you know I'm always interested in what you come up with so just lmk and I'll drop by!

@☼ kim hanbin /sighs softly as I trudge into the studio. I sluggishly open the lights while letting out a yawn, just coming back from work at 4 in the morning but was thankful the room was empty at the said time. I take a seat on one of the swivel chairs, duffel bag on the floor while I stroll through my phone, quickly typing up a text.

[ text to: Binbin oppa :candy_wrapper: ]

- Hey oppa
- I know it's so early in the morning and you're probably still sleeping
- At least I hope you are cause staying up too much is bad
- Anyway, will you be free later on?
- Remember that thing we talked about in the cafeteria?
- I feel like I have so much creative juices right now and who better than to tell my dear old pal :grinning:

H-Hurry?
*Appearing like a fish out of water my mouth moves with little to no sound coming out. I have so many cute ideas I want to share but I need an anchor, something to hold me down in this moment. When Wooyoung takes my hand again I physically relax and exhale the tension, my hand mindlessly toying with his now, my anchor all set*
Yeah, are we recording now? I'll need to warm my voice up first... It would be really nice if you could help us dsf-sunbaenims...

*oblivious to the hand tousling on the other side of San, I simply try to collect myself, swiping both hands through my hair obsessively until it's more tousled than neat, head bouncing between all the different voices in the room*
*taps my cheeks back and forth, nodding*
Pretty bracelet
*admires to Tiffany absentmindedly, just as easily hopping to Jungkook*
Will you help guide us in the production process. It's my first time doing this with a real recording studio.
Please give me critiques so we can hurry the project, sunbae

Uh YEAH that's right Wooyoung
*throws another wink and finger gun his way when he questions who wrote the lyrics* I am a musical prodigy
Just kidding. We didn't want it to be too in your face Christmas
Kook helped me tune and tweak as we went... And Milfany - Oops -
*hiccups slightly on the word, hiding a snicker* I mean, Tiffany here, seems to vibe with it.
And yeah. Let's hurry.
*stands shoulder to shoulder with Jungkook, arms crossed, ever the supportive assistant boyfriend*

As soon as you want, Kook-ah. I can even leave you this studio, if you wanted - it's booked.
//grins and taps the turntable/
Or you wanted another type of work?

are we going to hurry soon? since Christmas is so close ?

//takes San's hand back, when released, without glancing at him, but holding his hand so the older boy's nervousness doesn't get the better of him, realizing (sub-consciously) that San needs this/
The song's lyrics are cool too, I like that it's not all about lovey-dovey christmas, but the reality of it too. Hyunjin-seonbaenim, did you write the lyrics too?
//physically leans my body towards the subbject i'm questioning, already entranced by his earlier wink/

No problem, San-ssi, I'll get in touch with the Styling department, they'll want to take your measurements anyw--
//blinks at the commotion that is created by the pure existence of Hyunjin and Jungkook in one room together, raising a hand with a glittering heart-shaped jewel hanging from the wrist, to halt the noise and cacophony and inflict some order/
Yes, Wooyoung-ssi, you can create a fun choreo for SNS if you wish. Does anyone want to join Wooyoung?
And yes, Hyunjinnie here sat behind the producer chair, and I'm sure he will be glad to help anyone with the same, or any other form or recording the song, so please keep in touch.
You can sit, Kook-ah, you did not miss much, i'm informing about a holiday song, you all have the info in your inboxes...
//holds in a snicker at the younger boys tripping over their own words, and leans back, a bit more relaxed now that the conversation seems to be going more freely and friendlier/

Uh what he means is- great job- you're doing hyungs. It's great.
*I'm not much help either, holding onto what I think is Jooyeon's hand but I've grabbed Wooyoung's which I slowly release with a small laugh as the realisation dawns on me*
Sorry...
*face flushes red from that mess and simply stares between the Janus boys, totally starstruck*

*peeps between Hyunjin and Jungkook, more starstruck to be in the presence of some of the biggest names under DSF's label right now*
*one hand absentmindedly works into San's hair, massaging his scalp with subconscious actions while his shyness overcomes him, holding up an awkward thumbs up with the other*
Great job to meet you.
Wait no - Great to meet your job - no wait -

Ohhhhh- hah! nice to meet you all
he glosses over hyunjins small hiccup for the sake of smoothly playing it off. he gives a waves while taking a spot next to hyunjin- with less force - . when he’s given the rundown , he just nods his head in agreement
yeah, alright bet.
There better be Christmas cookies on set then

*Jungkook's entrance only adds fuel to the neverending fire that is Hyunjin's personality, and he abandons all items in his hands to grab the maknae by the shoulder, driving him in a forced circle in a quick meet-and-greet*
These are our talented DSF trainees bab - ehhhhhhhh - bro
*whacks him on the shoulder with a grin* This is Jungkook

Ayo ayo
loud as ever, Jungkook makes his presence known having came in late due to a scheduling issue that he had informed tiff of earlier
what up momfany
he greets his manager, stopping in his tracks when he spots a couple new faces he hasn’t before
Uh-
so i take it I missed everything

I've got a light vision, manager-nim! And by light, I mean grand
Producing the music for the demo was funnnnn! It hyped me up!
*stands up with my files in hand, flipping to the line distros with satisfaction* Hyunjin hyung is here for you all if you need help
*motions around with the papers to the other three male trainees and winking at Wooyoung just for fun*

*eyes bug out of my head from restrained laughter when San seriously suggests that he wishes to be Santa in the video, hiding the smile behind a hand and a cough to not lose more face in front of the CEO and others of respectful titles in the room*
This song is very modern for a Christmas song. Whoever produced it did a great job
*comments, turning to face Wooyoung who draws the conversation back to something more serious and businessy*

//raises my own hand, looking through the lines and locating Jungkook, who i often share lines with, as well as Jooyeon/
Sajangnim, i know you said there is no choreo to be learned, but can we still make up a short one at least? to make like... a trendy dance or something? If not, i'd like to try with the music process, so like... the music creation?

*looks at Jujube and quietly slides in the seat beside him, hooking my arm into his as we watch the explanation, clearly excited for whatever project this is and I whisper to him*
Jujube, this looks so cool!
*waits for someone else to go first but when no one does I raise my hand*
Sajangnim, can we wear cute christmas outfits? I want to dress like santa.

@✵ lee jooyeon⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @✵ jung wooyoung⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @✵ choi san⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @☼ seo changbin @☼ kim jongin ᵏᵃᶦ @☼ kim hanbin @☼ jeon jungkook ʳᵒᵐᵉᵒ @☼ hwang hyunjin .

As you can see, boys, the men from my own ward greet me in *this* manner.
//motions to Hyunjin, while talking exclusively to the three still-trainees in the room/
Not even a bouquet of flowers for your manager, Hyunjin-ah?
But anyway, that is beside the point - i won't stall anymore, i called you boys in here to tell you that we will be releasing two christmas songs this holiday season, and all of you will participate in one of them. The other is performed by the ladies of DSF - DIA, aurora, and two trainees. If anyone is curious about that one, i'll tell you more later. But now onto your track:
It's called "Christmas Evel" and a rough draft of it has been left behind by my fiancée, but it is by no means finished - so you still have the opportunity to work on it, if you have the desire. I will play you the demo now - https://youtu.be/57n4dZAPxNY.
And here is a rough styleguide and lines distribution - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FLrhGw8d9tEh3MgS90jsFJOQ1kUVlFCZ4L8CZGhvu4/edit?usp=sharing
We'll shoot an MV for it, but won't promote it or anything, its just a holiday treat, so no need to learn a dance for it or anything.
With this being said, I want to know what kind of assistance will each one of you need, so i can contact the corresponding staff and hook you up. It can be anything - from vocals through lyrics and music writing to even how to convey the message on camera when we shoot the MV. I could even pull some strings with the styling crew, if you are lucky enough.
//winks and lifts a hand with the palm up to let you have the spot and speak up/
Any questions and requests are also expected at this moment, so go for it.

*stretches my arms over my head with a loud yawn, affirming my presence in the room with a wave and half-assed bow to Tiffany*
Morning manager-nim
*winks just because I can, settling back into the rolling chair with my eyes closed*

*comes in right at San's heel with a bright smile, bowing to the CEO in the room, offering a quieter greeting*
Hello sajangnim
*smiles and bows a couple more times, sliding into a seat on the left* San! *whisper shouts for him to join me*

*As soon as I see the email I dart off to the recording studio, stumbling into my shoes whilst I hurry to get dressed again from practicing in the dance studio. I take a brief second to fix my fringe in the glass pane, adjusting my jacket and wiping the sweat from my brow before I knock*
Hello Sajangnim!
*bows deeps to greet you with a princely politeness*