The next day—
Behind the school building—
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All five of them gathered.
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Kyungmin.
Harin.
Yuna.
Minji.
Jihun.
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The atmosphere—
Serious.
But also slightly chaotic.
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Kyungmin paced back and forth.
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"…Okay…"
"…We need a proper plan."
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Harin leaned against the wall—
Arms crossed.
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"…You're the one who dragged me into this."
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A pause.
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"…So YOU plan."
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Minji nodded.
"…Correct."
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Yuna added calmly,
"…First, we need rules."
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Jihun agreed.
"…Yeah. Otherwise this will fall apart in one day."
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Kyungmin stopped pacing—
And looked at all of them.
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"…Fine."
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He pointed at Harin.
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"…Rule number one—"
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"…We act like a couple in front of Serin."
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Harin immediately replied,
"…Only in front of her."
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Kyungmin nodded quickly.
"…Yes, yes, ONLY in front of her."
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Minji raised her hand like in class.
"…Question."
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Everyone looked at her.
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"…What about inside school?"
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Silence.
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All eyes slowly turned toward Harin.
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Harin sighed.
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"…That's the main problem."
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She pointed at herself.
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"…Everyone thinks I'm a BOY."
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Kyungmin held his head again.
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"…Right…"
"…This is impossible…"
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Yuna stepped in—
Thinking logically.
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"…Then we don't act like a couple inside school."
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A pause.
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"…We act normal."
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Jihun added,
"…And outside school—only when necessary."
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Minji nodded.
"…Secret relationship vibes."
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Harin smirked.
"…Fake secret relationship."
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Kyungmin suddenly froze.
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"…Wait…"
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Everyone looked at him.
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"…What if she tests us?"
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Silence.
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Yuna's expression turned serious.
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"…She will."
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Jihun nodded.
"…Definitely."
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Minji whispered dramatically,
"…We are doomed…"
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Harin rolled her eyes.
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"…Relax."
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She stepped forward—
Confidence back.
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"…If she tests us—"
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A pause.
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"…We just act better."
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Kyungmin blinked.
"…'Act better'??"
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Harin smirked.
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"…I've been acting as a boy for this long."
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A pause.
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"…Acting as your girlfriend won't be that hard."
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Minji gasped.
"…OUR HARU IS LEVEL MAX—"
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Yuna smiled slightly.
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Jihun crossed his arms.
"…Still… we need backup."
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Kyungmin nodded.
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"…Yeah…"
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"…What if I panic again?"
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Everyone stared at him.
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Minji replied instantly,
"…You WILL panic again."
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Yuna added calmly,
"…That's why we stay close."
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Jihun continued,
"…If anything happens—we step in."
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Harin looked at Kyungmin.
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"…And you—"
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A pause.
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"…Stop running."
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Kyungmin looked away.
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"…I'll try…"
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Minji laughed.
"…He said TRY—"
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Suddenly—
Yuna's phone buzzed.
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She looked at the screen.
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Her expression changed slightly.
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"…Guys."
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Everyone looked at her.
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"…She's already moving."
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Silence.
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Kyungmin stiffened.
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"…What?"
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Yuna looked up.
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"…Serin is coming to school."
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A pause.
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Harin smirked slightly.
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"…Good."
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Kyungmin panicked instantly.
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"…GOOD?!"
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Harin stepped forward—
Calm.
Confident.
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"…Let's start the act."
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And just like that—
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The game—
Had officially begun.
The four of them—
Yuna, Harin, Minji, and Jihun—
Were walking toward their classroom together—
Still whispering and planning.
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Minji whispered nervously,
"…I don't like this feeling…"
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Harin smirked lightly,
"…Scared?"
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Minji immediately replied,
"…YES."
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Yuna stayed calm,
"…We just have to stay careful."
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Jihun added,
"…And not make mistakes."
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They were just about to enter their classroom—
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When suddenly—
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"HEY—!!"
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Fast footsteps echoed in the corridor.
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All four turned around.
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Kyungmin came running toward them—
Out of breath—
Hair completely messed up.
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He stopped in front of them—
Hands on his knees—
Trying to breathe.
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"…I—…I—…"
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Jihun stepped forward,
"…What happened?"
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Kyungmin looked up—
Eyes wide—
Almost panicking.
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"…She's here."
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Yuna replied calmly,
"…We know."
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Kyungmin shook his head quickly.
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"…NO—you don't understand—"
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A pause.
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"…She's not just visiting—"
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All four stiffened.
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"…She is now a STUDENT of our school."
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Silence.
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Minji's jaw dropped.
"…What??!"
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Harin's expression turned serious.
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Jihun frowned.
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Yuna's eyes narrowed slightly.
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Kyungmin continued—
Voice still shaking.
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"…And…"
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A pause.
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"…She is in MY section."
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Dead silence.
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Minji grabbed her head.
"…WHY ALWAYS YOU—?!"
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Kyungmin almost cried,
"…I DON'T KNOW—!"
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Harin sighed,
"…This just got worse."
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Jihun crossed his arms,
"…Now she'll watch you the whole time."
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Kyungmin nodded miserably,
"…Exactly…"
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Yuna stepped forward—
Thinking.
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"…Good."
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Everyone turned to her.
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"…Good??"
Minji almost screamed.
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Yuna continued calmly,
"…If she's in his section…"
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A pause.
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"…She'll try to approach him more."
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Jihun understood immediately.
"…Which means we can observe her moves."
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Harin smirked again,
"…And act accordingly."
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Kyungmin blinked,
"…You all are way too calm…"
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Minji pointed at herself,
"…I AM NOT CALM—"
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Yuna looked at Kyungmin.
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"…Listen."
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A pause.
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"…From now on, don't react emotionally in front of her."
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Jihun added,
"…And don't run."
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Harin smirked,
"…Especially don't run."
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Kyungmin muttered,
"…I'll try…"
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Minji whispered,
"…He's definitely going to run…"
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Suddenly—
The bell rang.
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All of them froze for a second.
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Yuna looked toward their classroom.
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"…We have to go."
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Jihun nodded.
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Harin glanced at Kyungmin.
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"…Go to your class."
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A pause.
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"…And remember—"
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She smirked slightly.
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"…You have a girlfriend now."
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Kyungmin blinked—
Then suddenly panicked again.
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"…WAIT—WHAT IF SHE ASKS—"
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Jihun pushed him slightly.
"…Go."
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Kyungmin took a deep breath—
Then turned—
And walked toward his section.
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Slowly.
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Like walking toward his fate.
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Meanwhile—
Yuna, Harin, Minji, and Jihun entered their classroom.
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But all of them knew—
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From today—
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The real game had started.
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And this time—
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One wrong move—
Could destroy everything.
Kyungmin stepped into the classroom—
Trying to keep his face calm.
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"…Act normal…"
"…Don't look at her…"
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But the moment he entered—
He saw it.
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A crowd of boys—
Gathered around someone—
Laughing.
Trying to impress.
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Kyungmin sighed internally.
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"…Of course…"
"…It's her…"
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He lowered his head slightly—
And quietly started walking toward his seat.
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"…Just sit…"
"…Don't get noticed…"
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Step by step—
Closer—
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Then—
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Serin's soft voice rang out.
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"…Ah, excuse me…"
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The boys instantly moved aside.
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Kyungmin stopped.
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"…No…"
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He didn't even need to turn.
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He knew.
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She stood up.
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And started walking toward him.
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The classroom slowly went silent.
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"…Why is she going to him?"
"…Do they know each other?"
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Kyungmin's heartbeat rose.
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"…Don't run…"
"…Don't run…"
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She stopped right in front of him.
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Close.
Too close.
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Without saying anything—
She lifted her hand—
And gently fixed his tie.
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Gasps filled the room.
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"…WHAT—"
"…Since when are they close—"
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Kyungmin stood frozen.
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Serin leaned slightly closer—
Her fingers still holding his tie—
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Then whispered—
Soft.
Cold.
Possessive.
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"…I don't care…"
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A pause.
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"…if you like someone."
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Kyungmin's breath stopped.
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Her voice dropped even lower—
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"…I will make you mine."
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Silence.
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Time felt like it had stopped.
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Then—
She slowly let go of his tie.
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Stepped back.
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And smiled.
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Like nothing had happened.
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Turning around—
She walked back to her seat.
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Calm.
Elegant.
Untouchable.
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But the classroom—
Was no longer calm.
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Whispers exploded everywhere.
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"…Did you see that??"
"…What was THAT??"
"…Are they dating??"
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Kyungmin slowly walked to his seat—
Sat down—
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But his mind—
Was completely blank.
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"…This is bad…"
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He glanced sideways—
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Serin was already looking at him.
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Smiling.
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Like she had already won.
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And Kyungmin realized—
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This wasn't just a problem anymore.
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It was a trap.