Blackcats Vol.I: Memento

About this book

At thirty-two, Sara feels like a background character in her own life. A post-doc researcher in Turin, she spends her days navigating a stifling academic career that repeatedly denies her professional recognition. Her only true escape is the "Blackcats," a ragtag group of eight misfits who find solace in their shared obsession with K-pop and late-night rehearsals in a cramped garage. When their dedication pays off and they are selected to represent the boy band Aion on *K-Project*—a high-stakes, international televised competition in Seoul—Sara finally chooses to put her own dreams first and boards a plane to Korea. In the neon-lit heart of Seoul, the competition is fierce, but the real challenge awaits Sara off-stage. Amidst the intense pressure of the broadcast, she finds herself drawn to an idol who is entirely off-limits. This "forbidden romance" trope ignites as Sara struggles to balance her newfound autonomy with a connection that threatens to unravel her carefully constructed boundaries. As she steps into the spotlight, she must decide if the risk of falling for the wrong person is worth the potential to finally become the protagonist of her own story.