The five of them sat together—
Serious for once.
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Yuna spoke first,
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"…From now on, no mistakes."
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Jihun nodded,
"…You two need to act like a real couple."
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Minji added excitedly,
"…Like FULL couple mode!"
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Kyungmin choked slightly.
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"…Full…?"
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Harin smirked,
"…Relax, I'll handle it."
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Yuna continued,
---
"…Lunch together, walk together, stay together."
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Jihun finished,
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"…No gaps for Serin to interfere."
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Kyungmin nodded slowly.
---
"…Got it…"
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But inside—
---
"…This is going to kill me…"
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Soon—
Lunch break arrived.
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Students rushed out—
The cafeteria filled with noise.
---
Kyungmin stood up.
---
"…I'll just go to the restroom first."
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Harin nodded,
"…Don't run away."
---
Minji added,
"…We'll be waiting."
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Jihun smirked slightly,
"…Don't get caught."
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Kyungmin sighed,
"…Very funny…"
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He walked away.
---
The corridor felt quieter here—
Away from the crowd.
---
Kyungmin washed his hands—
Staring at his reflection.
---
"…Harin is my girlfriend…"
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A pause.
---
"…Fake girlfriend…"
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His expression softened slightly.
---
"…But I really like her…"
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Another pause.
---
"…And I don't like that this is all acting…"
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He turned—
Starting to walk back toward the cafeteria.
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Then suddenly—
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A hand grabbed his wrist.
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Tight.
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Kyungmin froze.
---
Slowly—
He turned.
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Serin.
---
Standing right behind him.
---
Eyes locked on him—
Not smiling this time.
---
"…Finally."
---
A pause.
---
"…You're alone."
---
Kyungmin tried to pull his hand back.
---
"…Leave my hand."
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Serin tightened her grip slightly.
---
"…I know you're acting."
---
Her voice was low—
Sharp.
---
"…That girl…"
---
A pause.
---
"…She's not real."
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Kyungmin's expression turned cold.
---
"…We are not acting."
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Serin stepped closer.
---
"…Stop lying."
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A pause.
---
"…Come have lunch with me."
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Kyungmin shook his head.
---
"…No."
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"…I'm having lunch with Harin."
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Silence.
---
Something in Serin's expression changed.
---
Her eyes darkened.
---
"…I don't like repeating myself."
---
Before Kyungmin could react—
---
She pulled him.
---
Hard.
---
"…You're coming with me."
---
Kyungmin struggled slightly.
---
"…Serin—stop—"
---
But she didn't listen.
---
Her grip didn't loosen.
---
Instead—
---
It got stronger.
---
"…You belong with me."
---
Her voice—
No longer sweet.
---
Possessive.
---
Unstable.
---
"…Not her."
---
Kyungmin's heart started racing.
---
"…This is bad…"
---
Meanwhile—
In the cafeteria—
---
Minji looked around.
---
"…Where is he?"
---
Harin frowned slightly.
---
"…He's late."
---
Yuna's expression turned serious.
---
"…Something's wrong."
---
Jihun stood up immediately.
---
"…Let's go."
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And somewhere—
In an empty corridor—
---
Kyungmin realized—
---
This wasn't just a game anymore.
---
It was turning dangerous.
The four of them moved quickly—
Searching every corridor—
Every corner.
---
Minji was panicking,
"…Where did he go??"
---
Jihun stayed focused,
"…Check near the back benches."
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Yuna nodded,
"…He wouldn't go far."
---
Harin didn't say anything—
But her steps were faster now.
---
Then—
They reached the old bench area.
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And froze.
---
Kyungmin was sitting there.
---
With Serin.
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And—
---
Serin was feeding him.
---
Holding the spoon near his mouth—
Calm.
Possessive.
---
"…Eat."
---
Kyungmin looked like his soul had left his body.
---
"…I am not okay…"
---
He forced a bite—
Just to survive the moment.
---
"…Now can I go?"
---
Serin's hand paused.
---
Slowly—
Her eyes darkened.
---
"…Why?"
---
Kyungmin stiffened.
---
"…Because—"
---
Before he could finish—
---
A voice cut in.
---
"…Because I'm waiting."
---
All of them turned.
---
Harin.
---
Standing there—
Completely different.
---
Not "Haru."
---
But—
A girlfriend.
---
Confident.
Calm.
Claiming.
---
She walked toward them—
Without hesitation—
---
Then—
---
She grabbed Kyungmin's arm—
Pulling him slightly toward her.
---
Holding him close.
---
Kyungmin froze.
---
"…WHAT IS HAPPENING—"
---
Harin smiled lightly—
Looking straight at Serin.
---
"…Come on, darling."
---
A pause.
---
"…Everyone is waiting."
---
Silence.
---
The air turned heavy again.
---
From behind—
Minji watched—
Eyes shining.
---
"…Wow…"
---
She whispered to Yuna,
---
"…She's SUCH a good actress…"
---
A pause.
---
"…She can be a dreamy prince…"
---
Another pause—
Watching Harin.
---
"…And a perfect girlfriend…"
---
Yuna smirked slightly.
---
"…She adapts fast."
---
Jihun crossed his arms—
Watching Serin carefully.
---
Back at the bench—
---
Serin stared at Harin's hand—
Still holding Kyungmin.
---
Then slowly—
She looked up.
---
"…You're bold."
---
Harin didn't move.
---
"…Only when needed."
---
Kyungmin stood between them—
Completely stiff.
---
"…I am just a prop at this point…"
---
Serin stood up slowly.
---
Taking a step closer.
---
"…You really think…"
---
A pause.
---
"…you can take him from me?"
---
Harin's grip on Kyungmin tightened slightly.
---
"…He's not yours to begin with."
---
A direct hit.
---
Silence.
---
Minji covered her mouth.
---
"…THIS IS TOO GOOD—"
---
Jihun muttered,
"…This is turning into a war…"
---
Yuna's eyes didn't leave Serin.
---
"…Watch carefully."
---
Serin stared at Harin—
Long.
Cold.
---
Then suddenly—
She smiled.
---
"…Fine."
---
A pause.
---
"…Take him."
---
Kyungmin blinked.
---
"…That was easy…?"
---
But Serin continued—
---
"…For now."
---
Her eyes darkened slightly.
---
"…Let's see how long you can keep him."
---
Then—
She stepped back—
Turning away.
---
Walking off calmly.
---
But the pressure she left behind—
Stayed.
---
Kyungmin finally breathed.
---
"…I almost died…"
---
Harin let go of him—
But not completely—
Still close.
---
"…You're safe."
---
Minji ran toward them.
---
"…THAT WAS AMAZING—"
---
Yuna followed—
Calm but impressed.
---
Jihun looked at Kyungmin,
---
"…You need to stay with us."
---
Kyungmin nodded quickly.
---
"…I'm not going anywhere alone again."
---
Harin glanced in the direction Serin left.
---
Her expression slightly serious now.
---
"…She's not done."
---
Yuna agreed quietly,
---
"…Not even close."
---
And somewhere—
---
Serin stopped walking.
---
Her smile slowly faded.
---
"…Let's see…"
---
A pause.
---
"…how long this 'girlfriend' lasts."