Behind the school—
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Harin still sat quietly—
Phone in her hand—
Eyes slightly trembling—
But no tears falling.
---
Then—
Kyungmin slowly walked closer—
And sat beside her.
---
For a moment—
He didn't say anything.
---
Then gently—
He took her phone from her hand—
Placing it aside.
---
"…Don't look at that."
---
Harin stayed silent.
---
Kyungmin looked at her—
Guilt clear in his eyes.
---
"…I'm sorry."
---
A pause.
---
"…Everything that's happening…"
---
"…It's because of me."
---
Harin shook her head slightly—
But didn't speak.
---
Kyungmin clenched his fists—
Then suddenly—
---
He shifted—
Dropping to one knee in front of her.
---
Like a prince.
---
Harin blinked.
---
"…What are you doing…"
---
Kyungmin looked up at her—
Serious.
---
"…The person who did this…"
---
A pause.
---
"…Will pay a very big price."
---
His voice was firm—
Protective.
---
"…So…"
---
He softened slightly.
---
"…Don't cry."
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Silence.
---
Harin looked at him—
For a moment—
Her strong expression cracked just a little.
---
But still—
No tears fell.
---
"…I won't."
---
She said quietly.
---
Meanwhile—
---
Inside the classroom—
---
Serin's voice echoed—
Sharp.
---
"…What is wrong with you?!"
---
She glared at Yuna.
---
"…Slapping Haeun like that—"
---
Haeun held her cheek—
Furious.
---
"…Do you even know what my father can do—?!"
---
Before she could finish—
---
SLAP.
---
Again.
---
Silence.
---
Haeun froze.
---
Yuna didn't stop.
---
SLAP.
---
Again.
---
SLAP.
---
Again.
---
The room went completely still.
---
Even Serin was momentarily shocked.
---
Yuna's eyes—
Burning.
---
"…That's for every single thing you said."
---
She stepped closer—
Voice low—
Dangerous.
---
"…And for touching her."
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Haeun couldn't speak.
---
Yuna then turned—
Walking toward Serin.
---
Step by step.
---
The tension rose instantly.
---
Everyone held their breath.
---
Yuna stopped right in front of her.
---
Their eyes met.
---
Cold.
Sharp.
---
Then Yuna spoke—
---
"…I'm not going to do anything to you."
---
A pause.
---
"…Because I'm not the right person to do it."
---
Serin's eyes narrowed slightly.
---
Yuna turned—
And started walking away.
---
But suddenly—
---
Haeun grabbed her phone.
---
"…You think you can just walk away—?!"
---
Yuna stopped.
---
Didn't even turn.
---
"…I already sent the recording."
---
Silence.
---
"…To Minji."
"…To Jihun."
"…To Kyungmin."
---
A pause.
---
"…So go ahead."
---
"…Try something."
---
Haeun's hand trembled.
---
Slowly—
Yuna turned—
Walked back—
And took her phone from Haeun.
---
Their eyes met.
---
Fear—
Finally appeared in Haeun's.
---
Yuna stepped closer—
Voice calm—
But terrifying.
---
"…I don't care who your father is."
---
A pause.
---
"…But if you touch my friends again…"
---
Her eyes darkened.
---
"…I won't hesitate to destroy you."
---
Silence.
---
Heavy.
---
Then—
---
Yuna walked out of the classroom.
---
Leaving behind—
---
Three girls—
Who, for the first time—
---
Felt something they weren't used to.
---
Fear.
---
And outside—
---
A storm—
Was just beginning.
The moment Yuna stepped out—
---
Jihun found her.
---
His expression—
Furious.
---
"…Where is she?"
---
His voice was cold—
Dangerous.
---
"…Serin."
---
Yuna immediately stepped in front of him—
Blocking his way.
---
"…Stop."
---
Jihun frowned,
"…Move, Yuna."
---
Yuna shook her head—
Firm.
---
"…You're a man."
---
A pause.
---
"…Don't raise your hand on a girl."
---
Jihun's jaw tightened.
---
"…Even if she deserves it?"
---
Yuna looked straight into his eyes.
---
"…Even then."
---
A pause.
---
"…Let us handle it."
---
"…Me, Minji, and Harin."
---
Jihun stayed silent—
Still angry—
But he didn't move.
---
Just then—
Noise.
---
From the school ground.
---
Students running—
Gathering.
---
"…What's happening—?"
---
Minji looked confused.
---
Yuna's eyes sharpened.
---
"…Let's go."
---
—
At the school ground—
---
A huge crowd had gathered.
---
Students from every class—
Whispering—
Watching.
---
Yuna, Minji, and Jihun pushed through—
---
And then—
They saw it.
---
Park Haeun—
Crying.
---
Acting weak.
---
And beside her—
---
Serin.
---
Calm.
In control.
---
"…Yuna and Harin were bullying her…"
---
Serin's voice echoed.
---
The crowd started murmuring.
---
"…What…?"
"…Is that true…?"
---
Jihun's fists clenched.
---
"…This girl—"
---
But before anything could happen—
---
The crowd suddenly split.
---
Making a path.
---
All eyes turned.
---
Harin.
---
Walking forward.
---
And behind her—
---
Kyungmin.
---
But this time—
---
He wasn't the same.
---
Minji whispered—
Shocked.
---
"…Is that really him…?"
---
Kyungmin's eyes—
Cold.
---
Filled with anger.
---
No hesitation.
No fear.
---
Harin stopped in front of Serin.
---
Silence fell.
---
Then—
---
SLAP.
---
Loud.
Clear.
---
Serin's head snapped to the side.
---
Gasps spread across the ground.
---
Haeun immediately stepped back—
Covering her face.
---
"…Not again…"
---
But Harin didn't stop.
---
SLAP.
---
Again.
---
SLAP.
---
Again.
---
Her voice sharp—
Furious.
---
"…Who do you think you are?!"
---
Kyungmin stood just behind her—
Watching Serin—
Eyes filled with pure disgust.
---
Serin tried to recover—
Still acting.
---
"…You're hitting me in front of everyone—"
---
"…See? This is what they—"
---
"Play it."
---
Yuna's voice cut in.
---
Jihun took out his phone.
---
And pressed play.
---
The recording echoed—
---
Serin's voice.
Haeun's voice.
Every word.
Every threat.
---
Silence.
---
The crowd froze.
---
Shock spreading.
---
Haeun panicked,
"…It's fake—!"
---
Kyungmin stepped forward—
Cold.
---
"…So what about the photos?"
---
A pause.
---
"…Are they fake too?"
---
Haeun went silent.
---
Minji stepped forward—
Angry.
---
"…Wow."
---
"…Never expected this from you two."
---
A pause.
---
"…Blackmailing an innocent girl…"
---
"…Just to do something this disgusting."
---
The crowd turned.
---
"…Shame on you!"
"…Shame on you!"
"…SHAME ON YOU—!"
---
Voices grew louder.
---
Haeun broke down.
---
Serin's expression finally cracked.
---
For the first time—
---
She lost control.
---
Then—
---
The Elite 7 arrived.
---
All of them.
---
Faces serious.
---
Behind them—
The principal.
Teachers.
---
The atmosphere shifted completely.
---
One of the members spoke—
Cold.
---
"…Enough."
---
A pause.
---
"…We've heard everything."
---
The principal stepped forward.
---
"…Serin."
"…Park Haeun."
---
Silence.
---
"…From today—"
---
"…You are no longer students of this school."
---
Gasps.
---
The words hit hard.
---
"…Your Transfer Certificates will be issued immediately."
---
Haeun collapsed.
---
Serin stood frozen.
---
For the first time—
---
Defeated.
---
Teachers took them away.
---
The crowd slowly dispersed—
Still whispering.
---
But this time—
---
Not about Harin.
---
About them.
---
The truth had won.
---
Finally—
---
Silence returned.
---
Harin stood still—
Breathing heavily.
---
Kyungmin looked at her—
Soft now.
---
"…It's over."
---
Yuna smiled slightly.
---
"…Yeah."
---
Minji grinned,
"…We actually did it…"
---
Jihun exhaled slowly—
Calm again.
---
"…Justice."
---
And for the first time in days—
---
The storm—
---
Had finally passed.
The crowd slowly began to disappear—
Whispers fading—
Tension settling.
---
But near the center—
Harin still stood—
Quiet.
---
Kyungmin stayed beside her—
Not saying anything—
Just there.
---
Then—
A girl slowly walked forward.
---
The same girl—
From the classroom.
---
The one with the laptop.
---
Her hands were trembling.
---
Eyes red—
Filled with tears.
---
She stopped in front of Harin—
And bowed slightly.
---
"…I'm sorry…"
---
Her voice broke.
---
"…I'm really sorry…"
---
Tears started falling.
---
Harin looked at her—
Calm.
---
The girl continued—
Crying now.
---
"…I didn't want to do it…"
---
"…Serin… she blackmailed me…"
---
A pause.
---
"…She said she would ruin my family…"
---
Her voice shook even more.
---
"…I was scared…"
---
Silence.
---
Minji's expression softened.
---
"…That's so unfair…"
---
Yuna sighed quietly—
Understanding.
---
Jihun looked away—
Jaw tight.
---
Kyungmin clenched his fists again—
But this time—
Not in anger—
In restraint.
---
The girl wiped her tears—
Still bowing.
---
"…Please forgive me…"
---
Harin stepped forward.
---
Gently—
She lifted the girl's head.
---
"…Hey…"
---
A small smile appeared on Harin's face.
---
Soft.
---
"…It's okay."
---
The girl froze.
---
"…What…?"
---
Harin nodded.
---
"…You were forced."
---
A pause.
---
"…I understand."
---
The girl broke down again—
But this time—
From relief.
---
"…Thank you…"
---
Harin patted her shoulder lightly.
---
"…Just don't let anyone use you like that again."
---
The girl nodded quickly.
---
"…I won't…"
---
Yuna smiled faintly.
---
"…That's more like it."
---
Minji added,
---
"…And if someone threatens you again—"
---
She pointed proudly,
---
"…You have us."
---
The girl looked at all of them—
Grateful.
---
"…Thank you…"
---
She slowly walked away—
Finally free from fear.
---
Silence settled again.
---
Kyungmin looked at Harin—
A little surprised.
---
"…You forgave her that easily…"
---
Harin shrugged slightly.
---
"…She wasn't the real enemy."
---
A pause.
---
"…And I'm not weak enough to break because of that."
---
Kyungmin smiled softly.
---
"…Yeah…"
---
"…You're strong."
---
Harin looked away—
Trying to hide a small smile.
---
Yuna crossed her arms.
---
"…Now everything is actually over."
---
Jihun nodded.
---
"…No more games."
---
Minji stretched happily.
---
"…Finally peace—!"
---
But Yuna's eyes—
For a brief second—
Looked thoughtful.
---
Because deep down—
---
She knew—
---
Stories like this—
---
Never end that easily.