The Archives of BFF Vol. 1: 35 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Idolize Us.

Párís SQ

The Archives of BFF Vol. 1

35 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Idolize Us.

First published by SQ Écrit Publishing House 2023

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Contents

1. Prologue

2. Switch’s Roster (as of 06/01/22)

3. 06/11/22: BFF World indicated a change in pace.

4. 06/12/22: Moonlight.

5. 06/14/22: News for Me. Part I

6. 06/14/22: News for Me. Part II

7. 06/18/22: Hide!

8. 06/19/22: Learn to love thy neighbors.

9. 06/20/22: Welcome back home.

10. 07/04/22: Someone else is here.

11. 07/18/22: Cameron and Jean’s Problem. Part I

12. 07/31/15: All because of a water bottle.

13. 07/18/22: Cameron and Jean’s Problem. Part II

14. 07/18/22: Meanwhile. Part I

15. 01/10/22: Meanwhile. Part II

16. 07/18/22: Meanwhile. Part III

17. 07/19/22: 1000 words of regret.

18. 07/20/22: Actions have consequences. Part I

19. 07/20/22: Actions have consequences. Part II

20. 07/20/22: Actions have consequences. Part III

21. 07/21/22: I’m sorry.

22. 07/31/22: A Problem.

23. 07/31/22: A Problem. Part II

24. 08/06/22: A Special Friend.

25. 08/07/22: Tone it down, they asked.

26. 08/11/22: It might be something called love.

27. 08/12/22: It’s a different kind of feeling. Part I

28. 08/12/22: It’s a different kind of feeling. Part II

29. 08/19/22: Can’t explain.

30. 08/20/22: Truth be told… Part I

31. 05/10/22: Truth be told… Part II

32. 08/20/22: Truth be told… Part III

33. 08/22/22: La La La. Winner to the heart. Part I

34. 08/22/22: La La La. Winner to the heart. Part II

35. 07/14/13: The Roulette of Neglect.

36. 09/01/22: Time after time.

37. 09/02/22: The VVMAs. Part I

38. 09/02/22: The VVMAs. Part II

39. 09/02/22: The VVMAs. Part III

40. 09/02/22: The VVMAs. Part IV

41. 09/03/22: No purpose.

42. 09/10/22: Questions. Answers. But the truth doesn’t matter.

43. 09/14/22: A bad way to cope.

44. 09/15/22: Sailing Away.

45. 09/15/22: Sailing Away. Part II

46. 09/22/22: The Never-Ending Show. Part I

47. 09/23/22: The Never-Ending Show. Part II

48. ??/??/??: XXX XXXXXXXXXX.

49. 09/23/22: The Never-Ending Show Part III: The End

50. 10/27/18: Another Day.

1

Prologue

In 2010, it was announced that one of the biggest record labels in the world, Ex-S Records was hosting auditions to create a new co-ed act. Anyone aged 8 to 16 who could sing and dance was eligible to be selected.

In short, 25 people of different backgrounds were chosen to be part of a group called BFF. We were considered a failed investment until 2012.

Our name was changed to Switch and ten more members were added while one particular member got kicked out.

The group skyrocketed in popularity but were no stranger to controversy. Cheating scandals, teen pregnancy, and fights internally and externally happen for the world to see. However the group was very good at hiding the real deep issues that happen behind closed doors.

The now CEO of Ex-S Record, Mr.Smith lied to us. He stripped us away from our families and isolated us all in a house deep in the woods of New York. We didn’t know what a 360 deal was. We sold millions of copies but each made pennies for six years.

It wasn’t till one day in 2016, we broke free from Ex-S Records and went independent. We continued to reign on charts for another six years as the music industry slowly grew a hatred for Switch. But the members didn’t pay any attention to the hate. There were bigger problems that we had to deal with.

Four members took the role to help manage the group, though it would be nice if we had a staff of on-site therapists.

Now we open the first volume of Les Archives de BFF or translated to English, The Archives of BFF. I, Valen Valentine, will be your archivist in this journey.

2

Switch’s Roster (as of 06/01/22)

*Credits to the Kenyan Flames Chapter for the fan art.

Inactive Unit: British Trio Line

Included Brionna Russ-Hawkins, Saige Queen, and Jackie Sean.

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The Discography

Albums (As of Oct. 2022)

(* Blacklist songs are songs that have been banned by another member or themselves. Unless requested, the song may not be performed, played on the radio, or be available for commercial use.)

2010: Introducing BFF

22 Songs. No blacklist song included.

Jan. 2012: Hand N’Hand

24 Songs. One blacklist song included.

Apologize - Romeo

June 2012: Kiss N’ Tell

19 Songs. One blacklist song included.

Like You - British Trio Line

Feb. 2013: Around The World

34 Songs. One blacklist song included.

Reasons - Saige and Theo

May 2013: Precipitation [Brittany Solo]

8 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

May 2013: The Golden Hour [Carlos Solo]

9 Songs. Three blacklist songs included.

Make Her Smile.

Love

Mirrors (Feat. Kendrick)

Aug. 2014: Around the World Part II

41 Songs. Fourteen blacklist songs included.

Smile - Cameron, Courtney, Mia

Soon We’ll Be Found - All Girls

Your Song - British Trio Line

Explosions - British Trio Line

Littlest Things - Cameron

National Anthem - All Girls

Love - Mia

The Way That I Love You - Mia

If I knew - Carlos

Te Busque - Group

Because I was - Carlos

The Heart Wants - Mia

When I Was - Carlos

It Will Rain - Carlos

July 2015: Under the Impressions, Thoughts at the Party

33 Songs. Three blacklist songs included.

Somebody That I know - Romeo and Brionna

Dead In The Water - Lily, Vanessa, Jackie, Maknae Girls

Beware - Jean and Cameron

Oct. 2016: For Mines Only. Its My Loyalty. [LeeSung Solo]

Off the market. No information available.

June 2016: Summer Love

36 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

Aug. 2016: The Good, Ugly, and The Bad [Cameron and Jean Duet]

12 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

Nov. 2018: Cold Weather, Life without Fame or Money

37 Songs. Three blacklist songs included.

War and Love - Cameron

Complicated - Cameron, Brionna, and Saige

All The Way Home - Cameron

Nov. 2019: Dreams and Nightmares

38 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

Sept. 2020: Sex, Money, Feelings, All Have Die

38 Songs. Two blacklist songs included.

I Get Lonely - Cameron

Climax - Varsity Guys

June 2021: In The Name of Love

39 Songs. One blacklist song included.

I Remember - Sammatha

July 2021: Solo About It [Dice Solo]

10 Songs. One blacklist songs included.

I Never Was There

Feb. 2022: Tainted Hearts [Simon Solo]

12 Songs. Two blacklist songs included.

Be Quiet

Endlessly

July 2022: Simpler Days (Mini Album)

8 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

July 2022: Tes Yeux [Simon Solo]

6 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

Aug. 2022: Behind the Door [Romeo and Brionna Duet]

8 Songs. No blacklist songs included.

Blacklist Artist (As of June 2022)

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Kylie Torres upon request.

3

06/11/22: BFF World indicated a change in pace.

Today was the last day of BFF World and simultaneously the last day of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival. To have the different sub-units having to run around three to four various venues was rather tiring, but finally, at the bell’s strike, it was 11pm, and we were done.

Congregated backstage at our home base arena, The BFF Stadium, I was chatting with some of the girls from the JV line when I noticed Sammatha was isolated off to the side, looking visually uncomfortable and upset. Mixed with Moroccan and Sicilian, I promise you I’ve seen her cry more than smile lately as her thick brown bangs hung above her eyes. Which is unfortunate for someone who is a Varsity lead singer.

Though how could I forget what had happened just a few weeks ago? Kylie, an ex-member of the group, went on the airwaves and live television to ultimately pick and pull apart Sammatha to the point of no return. All because Kylie is jealous that Sammatha is dating Leo.

Do you think she will be alright, Rebecca said as we glanced at Sammatha. I hope so…Though she has been pretty closed off lately. She barely wanted to perform today, Saige said.

Rebecca is nonetheless the wild card of the group. Puerto Rican and Dominican while Saige, on the other hand, claims she is of South African descent. However, she looks more Northern Irish with her naturally long orange/reddish hair.

I think she will be fine, I said.

Maybe we should at least check up on her, Rebecca suggested.

Taking another look behind us, we saw Leo approaching Sammatha. Without hesitation, she fell into his arms as he held her close. Leo is a tall, muscular, Brazilian American, and ever since he has been with Sammatha, he refuses to cut his hair to a buzz. Shoulder length just like Sammatha.

Is she crying, Rebecca questioned.

What a way to end the night. We just had our biggest concert that every fan wishes they were at, and instead of celebrating, Sammatha could care less.

Without much further thought, Rebecca, Saige, and I went to Leo and Sammatha to see what was happening.

Hey, is everything okay? I said, concerned.

Sammatha quickly turned away from us and used Leo as a shield to cover her tears. Leo looked at us, somewhat worried.

We will be okay. I think Sammatha and I are going to leave, he said.

To the house? I questioned.

To our apartment, actually.

Well, Sammatha, if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here, Rebecca said.

We left the two alone and headed to the dressing room to grab our belongings. It wasn’t long before we found Alanna, Maknae Line’s youngest member, knocked out on a couple of chairs put together to form a bed.

Alanna, Saige said, poking at her arm with her brush. Though she did not budge.

Alanna??? Get up, girl. You can sleep on the bus unless you want to stay here overnight in the suites.

Alanna pouted as she slowly sat up. Her golden hair was very frizzy, and the girl looked so drained out. Rebecca and I watched her sit there with one eye open as she observed the room. Then suddenly, she fell back into the chair to go back to sleep.

Alanna! Just get on the bus. We are not about to pick you up and take you there, I said.

I watched her get up and walk out of the room, all grumpy, as the three of us followed behind her with our belongings.

Eventually, we made it onto the bus, where everyone seemed to have commuted to when I noticed Maxwell in his little corner reading his book as his long silky hair hung down to his chest.

Hey Valen, have you seen my sister? he asked. I looked at Rebecca and Saige in conviction. Was I really interested in telling him that Sammatha was crying again or that she was running off with the guy that Maxwell hates?

Don’t worry about it. She just needs some space right now, I said.

Is she with Leo right now?

Maybe. I hesitated to say.

Maxwell turned to his side in disapproval and went back to reading his book.

I shrugged and went to my seat further in the back. Not too far, though, because Maknae Line always has the very back reserve.

Today was draining. I just want to take a nice bath and go to bed, Saige said as she sat beside me.

Same and…

Saige and I suddenly got a little quiet once Dice came and sat beside Rebecca. He is the current Latino heartthrob from Duo line with his goldilocks fro, though he can sometimes be very loud.

XAN, CAN YOU TELL TORAN THAT I AM NOT GETTING ON THAT STAGE WITHOUT HIM NEXT TIME! Dice said as he yelled to the front of the bus.

Bro shut up! Alanna said, trying to sleep in the back.

Xan, who was upfront, shook his head.

I looked over and saw Toran coming down the aisle. He was Dice twin with a much darker complexion and tighter curls. Even though they are the only two in Duos, they certainly can be quite the opposite in personalities.

You did it once; you can do it again, Toran joked as he sat beside him.

Right, I guess I have to wait till Vanessa gets back from her little vacation before you can do a full set list with me again, Dice sighed.

Rebecca nudges Dice.

What? Do you even know when she will be back? he asked.

Vanessa will come back when she feels like it. I don’t know where she ran off to, but she’ll be back. It’s only been a few weeks. Rebecca said.

Finally, everyone arrived on the bus so that we could leave. The house is northeast of the metropolitan, in the middle of nowhere. Usually, it’s about an hour’s drive without traffic. The bus ride from downtown Brooklyn was quiet, with small talks and conversations scattered here and there.

4

06/12/22: Moonlight.

Time passed, and finally, around 1:45 in the morning, we safely arrived at our massive mansion tucked away in the deep backwoods of Hidden Estate, New York.

It was once abandoned by some gilded-age millionaire until our old record label, Ex-S Records, remodeled the place for us all to live in. The exterior is covered in white marble and shaped like an awkward L. It had a right-wing and a left wing.

The upstairs was dedicated to living arrangements, and the downstairs was reserved for everything else, like our three at-home recording studios, two practice rooms, home movie theater, etc. Then off to the side of the house, we have a black box production room where we film/stream our Switch Experience show for our fandom, which we refer them as Flames (like a candlelight vigil).

Parked in the driveway, right in front of the fountain, everyone hopped out of the bus.

In the back of the bus, there was the Maknae Line. Alongside Alanna, there is Kyan, Mazen, and Asia. Kyan is Chinese with baggy black hair. Mazen can be a mini Dice in personality sometimes. Even though he could pass as Egyptian at times, he is part Colombian and Chamorros. Last but not least, there is Asia who prefers to wear her hair in different protective hairstyles like box braids .

Alanna… We are here, Asia said as she lightly shook her.

And this is why you don’t pull an all-nighter before a concert, Mazen said as he got up.

With Asia’s help, the two aid Alanna to her feet.

Please tell me we are at the house, Alanna begged.

Yea, we are, but you still need to make it to your bed, Mazen said.

Kyan followed the three off the bus, hesitant to be near Asia.

Hey Mazen, can you take Alanna inside, please. I need to take all this stuff upstairs to my room, Asia said. Mazen agreed and helped Alanna up the steps.

Kyan paused in conviction, wondering if he should help Asia or go inside. Once he saw her struggling to pull out a large container from under the bus, he went to help her.

Let me help you with that, Kyan said as he picked up the container. Thanks. I had got a message from the Leaders that I needed to condense the amount of stuff I had stored at the stadium. Apparently, I can’t use that place as a second closet.

Asia grabs a stack of hanging clothes and the two walk inside the house.

Coming through the front door, Kyan immediately paused when he saw the stairs waiting for him in front of his eyes.

Music to my ears… Kyan sighed.

I can get someone else to bring it up, Kyan.

No, no, I can take it up. He didn’t want to come off as weak in front of Asia. Trip after trip, he carried her things upstairs to her room.

Dropping off the last two bags in her walk-in closet, Kyan debated making a move to her. Unlike the two’s closest friends in the group, Mazen, and Alanna, who are both friends who cuddle too much, Kyan and Asia just keep things casual.

Interracial dating is very prevalent in the group. I would argue that 80% of the group’s relationships are interracial. So it is not far-fetched or out of the norm to see Kyan and Asia holding hands. But they never consider dating since their debut, minus the mini infatuations here and there.

Thanks, Kyan. I didn’t realize I had this much stuff piling up there, Asia said.

No problem, glad I could help, Kyan said as he exited the closet.

The room’s lights were dim, to a lovely shade of pink and red. It was late, with everyone at the main house making their way to bed after a long weekend of performing. Kyan knew this was his chance to spend some alone time with Asia without anyone witnessing or questioning where the two were.

He glanced up at Asia, sitting on her bed, trying to find something to watch on TV. Slowly he shyly walked over and sat next to her.

Are you not tired? Kyan asked.

Not really. Are you? She asked.

Kyan shooked his head. I’m still standing, unlike Alanna.

Asia laughed a bit as she looked into Kyan’s eyes. "

Want to watch this new movie that came out? Asia asked shyly. Though he was intrigued that Asia was interested in watching a movie at this time of the hour, Kyan nodded in agreement.

Once she put on the show, the two moved to the bed’s headboard and watched the movie.

I doubt they even recalled what happened or knew the main character’s name since they were too busy being cuddled up. Asia didn’t question Kyan for wrapping his arm around her, and Kyan didn’t question Asia for laying her head on his chest. In their minds, they see the situation as two friends just watching a movie. Nothing more of that.

They were so tense about someone walking in on them. Even though most members paid no mind or attention to Maknae Line, the two would get anxious whenever they heard a door shut or someone walked pass Asia’s door.

Because of this, Kyan had been having difficulty making things official with Asia, for the timing always seemed off.

5

06/14/22: News for Me. Part I

Oi, do you want the camera here or there? Leo asked in Portuguese .

With his thick black frames, Xan pointed to the middle of the practice room.

You can place it here. Do you know where Rebecca and Dice are? Xan questioned.

Leo looked around the room and noticed they weren’t there.

Maybe in their room or hiding in the production room. I couldn’t give you an honest answer, Leo sighed.

Today was a live stream for our online show, The Switch Experience. So the members in the house, aka the BFF members, all gather in Practice Room A downstairs.

One thing to note is that only some members live in the main house. Essentially it comes down to if you have a kid, then you don’t live here. That is about five members, with an additional three solo, off doing their own thing.

After helping Xan set up the camera, Leo noticed LeeSung entering the room where everyone else resides. With a smile, he walked over and dabbed him up.

Hey man, sorry, but this is an exclusive BFF event, Leo joked.

LeeSung is our oldest member in the group at the age of 29. As part of Rap Line, he is what some people consider a tall darker-skin Korean.

I am just here for the food, LeeSung said.

The food isn’t that good to commute all the way from Manhattan. Which, by the way, where’s Haru? Leo questioned.

She is in the movie room watching TV. Now that school’s out, my father’s duties have shot up, he said.

Well, there’s always Kyan to babysit, Leo suggested.

LeeSung laughed a bit. Taking a look around, he noticed Kyan chatting with Maknae Line by the snacks table.

See, I may have been his legal guardian for a while, but I am not interested in forcing him to be a big brother for Haru. What about you? Sammatha looked pretty upset after the concert. Is everything okay?

Leo let out a wide smile and patted LeeSung back.

Oh she was just tired. Nothing to worry about.

LeeSung looked off to the side and saw Sammatha chatting with Varsity Girls.

Leo then stepped into LeeSung’s view to stop him from further observing her.

There is nothing to worry about. Trust me, Leo reassured.

LeeSung gave up as he saw no point in trying to get any answers out of the one and only Secret Keeper.

It wasn’t long before Jean and Simon came walking over to LeeSung and Leo. Jean surely made sure his waves and line up was crisp for today’s show while Simon didn’t even try to brush his hair. No wonder why he had a beanie on to cover his long dirty blonde hair.

I thought this was a BFF-exclusive event, Simon joked. LeeSung shook his head and dabbed up on Simon and Jean.

All we are missing is Kendrick now, Jean said.

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