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Photo 1 is laying in a bed with a naked woman layer arcoss the side him on his left side. The two are covers by a black thick blanket.

Photo 1 is holding his phone up while the woman is sleeping on him.

Photo 1 is checking the instagram of photo 3.
Photo 1 is scrolling in the page and comes across an old middle school photo of photo 1 and photo 2. 
In the photo, photo 1 and 2 are seen smiling and happy. 

Photo 1 then puts his phone down and looks at the ceiling and thinks “ where did it all go wrong” 

Photo 1 then picks the black iPhone back up and leaves a red emoji comment under the photo.
It is early in the morning and it’s a sunny day at 9:40am. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 4.
Photo 2 is wearing the outfit in photo 3.

Photo 1 and photo 2 are in the kitchen of a luxury apartment. 

Photo 1 is sitting behind the counter watching photo 2 make fry eggs.

Photo 1 then says to photo 2 “ The guy that lands you is gonna be lucky, your beautiful, you cook, your nice. I mean you’re perfect!”

Photo 2 then serves breakfasts for 2 and smiles and says “Awww you’re soo sweet!”
“ You’re great too. Your a computer genius, your tough I mean who wouldn’t want a girl who can unlock phones and knows how to fight.”

Both girls laugh and sit together at the counter and eat breakfast.
Panel 1 split 
Photo 2 & 3 go in for a hug but photo 1 gets in between them blocking them saying it’s time to go everyone gets into the 2025
INFINITI Luxury SUV gold and black with red and gold  interior
Panel 2 split 
photo 2 is driving while photo 3 is in the passenger side singing with a beautiful voice photo 2 saying that’s why I love you bae to photo 3 
Photo1 saying get a room you too 
Panel 3 wide 
As they reach a massive Gym 
Panel 4 split 
Photo 2 steps out the car as photo 3 helps her out photo 1 gets out the car looking at this massive Gym 
Panel 5 wide 
Photo 1&2&3 walking in the Gym and ever step the people in the gym run over to photo 2 like a celebrity taking pictures
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with white ankle socks and isn’t wearing her glasses. 
Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and black socks. 

Panel shows photo 1 and photo 3 are sitting on the coach on their Apple laptops. 

Photo 3 says to photo 1 “Mei, I just wanna tell you that ever since we broke up I’ve been thinking about you, seeing you in my dreams.” “ I know I promised just studying but every time I see you I can’t help myself but to say how I feel”

Photo 1 looks at photo 3 with a really red brushed face and says “Miii, mm, Micheol, I…I don’t know what to say.” 

Photo 3 then leans over to photo 1 and kisses her.

Photo 3 and 1 stop kissing at look into each others eyes(Panel shows close up)

Photo 1 then says “Come with me.”

Photo 1 then takes the hand of photo 3 and walks in front of him to take him to the bedroom.
It is late evening. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is wearing her hair in a ponytail with white headband. 

Photo 1 is standing in a clothing store looking at her pink iPhone. 
Panel shows a incoming call from “Beom Taeha”
(Photo 1 is on the phone with photo 3)

Photo 1 then answers and says “Hello?”
Photo 3 responds “Hey.”
Photo 1 says “Oh Hi, are you ok? I saw you texted right after that you couldn’t make it anymore? Are you feeling well?”
Photo 3 answers “I’m fine, I just had something I had to take care of.” “ What are you doing now?”
Photo 1 responds “I got bored and to the clothing store nearby and bought a new outfit.” while looking at dresses. 
Photo 3 says “So you’re still in the area?”
Photo 1 has a shy expression “Um yeah.”
Photo 3 says “I’m free now.” “ I wanna see you.”
Photo 1 turns red as she blushes.
Photo 3 says “I’ll be over in 20 mins if you can wait for me.”
Photo 1  looks through the window in the store and says “Yeah I can wait.”
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with white socks and her glasses off.
Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 with black backpack on his back with the strap on 1 side. 

Panel shows photo 1 sitting in the living room a luxury apartment surrounded by windows the show a beautiful sunset outside. 

Photo 1 then looks over at the front door has she hears a knock. 
Photo 1 walks over to open the front door, as she does photo 3 is standing at the door with his hands in his pockets looking down at photo 1(because photo 3 is taller) with an imitating handsome expression. 

Panel shows photo 1 looking up at photo 3 mesmerized as she is close to him.

Photo 3 then says without changing his expression “Hey.”

Panel shows  photo 1 and photo 3 are sitting on the couch working in their laptops. 

Photo 1 then says with a shy blushed red face “ Do you want a snack or something to drink?” 

Photo 3 smiles handsomely and says “No, but thanks.”

Photo 3 then ask in a serious face “Mei, so are you seeing anyone?” with his face looking at his computer. 

Photo 1 face then becomes shocked as she responds “Why would you ask that?” “ I mean I’m not but why would you ask that?”

Photo 3 then smirks handsomely and says “I just wanna make sure I’m not being inappropriate with another guys girl.”
It’s a busy night on the streets of Seoul,Korea.
People are walking the streets laughing and happy.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with her hair in a ponytail and a white headband. 
Photo 3 is holding a bouquet of pink roses.
Photo 3 walks up to photo 1 with a handsome smirk and says “Hey”
(Photo 3 is taller than photo 1) (photo 1 is 5’4 and photo 3 is 6’3)

Photo 3 then hands photo 1 the flowers and says “These are for you, I went by the store today and got something for you because you were on my mind.”

Photo 1 then smiles softly and says “Awwww thank you! They’re so pretty Taeha!”

Photo 1 the ask photo 3 “ I saw you were talking to that girl, is she the girl you were talking about?”

Photo 3 then smiles handsomely and says “Oh no, I don’t know them.” 

Photo 1 replies “Oh really! She looked at you like you guys were close.”

Photo 3 says “Most people do. She was just being nice for my number.”

Photo 1 then looks at the floor with her face blushed red with a shocked expression on her face. 

Photo 3 then looks photo 1 in the face and ask “ why is your face red?” with a handsome smile.

Photo 1 then says with a shy expression “Its nothing, I’m fine.”

Photo 1 then thinks “ why am I feeling like this?” “Why do I care if another has his number?” “He’s not mine right?”
Panel shows an empty college classroom. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with her hair in a messy bun. 
Photo 1 is walking out the glass room with her bag in her shoulder and on her pink iphone texting. 
Photo 3 is where a black jacket with and black t-shirt underneath and black pants. 

As photo 1 is walking to the door way looking at her phone she bumps into 3. 

Photo 1 has a worried look on her faces and then says “ OMG!!! I’m so sorry, are you ok?” 

Photo 3 then looks down at photo 1 with a smirk handsome smirk on his face and says “I’m okay, you didn’t hurt me.”

Photo 1 looks shocked as she didn’t expect it to be photo 3, she then says “ Oh it’s you.” “ Did you have a class on this floor? “

Photo 3 then replies “No, I was just in the area and just saw you from the hallway.”

Photo 1 then say “ I see you had someone else make your coffee today.”

Photo 3 then says, “I haven’t touched it yet, just waited in line and didn’t wanna leave empty hand.” “You can have it if you want, it was made by someone named Tiffany.” 

Photo 3 then hands the iced coffee over to photo 1.
Photo 1 face lights up with joy as she says 
“THANK YOU!” “SO GOOD!”
Photo 1 then takes the iced coffee and drinks it with her eyes close and happy. 

Photo 3 then looks down (Because he his taller than photo 1) at photo 1 and smirks handsomely and thinks “You deserve to smile like this every day and I’m gonna make that possible, I wanna be the only one you think of.”
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is white socks and has her glasses off. 

Photo 1 is sitting in the living room of her luxury apartment. 

Photo 1 is sitting in the couch with her laptop on her lap doing home work. 
Photo 1 then picks up her phone to reply to a text. 
(Panel shows the text message on IMessage, she is texting someone by the name Kang Micheol) 

Micheol says “Are you busy?”
Photo 1 says “No I’m at my dorm studying.”
Micheol then says “Really😏can I join, I’m behind on my research paper. Plus it’s better to study in groups”

(Panel shows photo 1 giggling) 
(Panel goes back to the phone) 

Photo 1 says “Do you think that’s a good idea?”
Micheol response “I promise, no passes, and no moves. I just wanna study.”
Photo 1 then says “Fine….you can come over.”

Panel close up to photo 1 looking out the window of her luxury apartment at the sunset. 

Photo 1 then thinks “Because I miss you so much, it’ll hurt me in the end won’t it?”

Panel shows photo 3 laying in bed wearing no shirt, grey short sweat pants and white socks with his phone on his chest looking at the ceiling with his hand behind his head. 

In front of the bed is a women with long black that’s in a messy bun, (she is wearing a black dress) she is trying to put on her shoes and leave. 

Photo 3 then says without breaking eye contact with the ceiling “Hey can you leave quieter?”

The woman then looks at him annoyed and says “ ASSHOLE! That’s how you talk to your girlfriend?”

Photo 3 then looks at the woman with a blank serious expression and says “My girlfriends in her dorm studying, you just so happen to be a quick lay”

The woman then gets upset and leaves .
(Panel shows photo 1 standing in front of a clothing store looking into a crowd of happy people.) 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is wearing her hair in a ponytail with a white headband.
(Photo 1 is watching photo 3 talking to the girls in photo 4 from afar.)
(Photo 3 is the same boy in photo 4)
(Photo 3 is holding a bouquet of pink roses)
Photo 1 then thinks, “I wonder if that’s the girl he was talking about.” 
Photo 1 then thinks “ she’s very pretty, no wonder, he likes her.”

Photo 1 the looks into the crowd as they walk by happy and smiling. 
Photo 1 then looks at the floor and says “Maybe there’s someone out there to me light up like that.” with an innocent smirk on her face.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is wearing a black bag. 
Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and is wearing her hair in 2 messy buns with a pink bag.

Photo 1 and photo 3 are walking down the hallway of the college leaving the finished lecture.

Photo 1 ask photo 3 “ So, we have the rest of the day class free, what do you wanna do? “

Photo 3 says with a shy look on her face looking away from photo 1 “Well…..I am gonna grab some food with the guy who came over to study. His name is Beom Taeha btw.

Photo 1 then looks to the sky while walking with her hand on her chin as a sign of her thinking. 
Photo 1 is thinking “Taeha, Taeha,”

Photo 1 then shrugs with her shoulders and eyes close and says “Never heard of him”

Photo 3 says “But I can promise you it’s not a date.”

Photo 1 says with a little slick smirk “Okay…..if you says so.”

Photo 1 then looks at her black iPhone. 
(The phone has gotten a text from Kang Micheol on IMessage, and it reads “Are you busy?”

(Panel close up to photo 1 with a shocked blush red face) 

Photo 1 then says very nervously to photo 3 “When are you gonna go?”
Photo 3 checks her pink  Iphone and says “ Oh he sent me the address, I think I’m gonna head there right now”

Photo 3 waves goodbye and says “See you later Mei, I’ll call you.” 

Photo 1 then watches at photo 3 walk away. 

Panel shows a close up of Mei looking down at her phone with regret.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 1 with her hair in a ponytail and also wearing white headband. 

Photo 2 has his suit jacket off (Still wearing a black vest, black button down shirt and the tie) 

(Panel shows a pojangmacha )
(Panel shows the inside that is cozy, and has 2 people on this inside.)
(Panel shows a gentle elderly lady standing being the kitchenette saying “ Welcome In!”)

Photo 3 is standing while photo 1 is taking a seat.

Photo 3 and photo 1 sit at the table across from each other.

Photo 3 then looks as photo 1 with a handsome smirk and his head lightly tilted.

Photo 1 says to photo 3 “What?!” “Is there something on my face?”

Photo 3 says while smirking handsomely “No, I’m just glad that you waited. I’m even more glad that you said yes to this in the first place”

Photo 1 smiles and says “It’s nothing really, plus it’s fun hanging with a friend.”

Photo 3 then looks through the window with a serious expression and thinks “A friend huh? Is that all you want me to be…….just your friend?”

Photo 1 then looks at photo 3 and says “So how are things coming along with your crush are you getting close?”

Photo 3 then puts his elbow in the table with his hand on his chin as he smirks handsomely and says “Nothings changed really, she noticed me but still hasn’t acknowledged my feelings yet.”

The elder lady brings over a bottle of rice wine and two small cups. 

Panel shows photo 1 taking drinks of the rice wine. (Split panel, the next panel shows photo 1 with a bright red face panting with a drunk expression. 

Photo 3 the looks at his black iPhone. 
(Panel shows the iPhone with a text notification from Jay that reads “He’s still at the dorm.”)

Panel shows a close up of photo 3 with an annoyed face.

Photo 3 then his suits coat back on.

Photo 1 and photo 3 are now walking down the street. (Photo 1 is leaning with her eye closed and her face red as she walks. Photo 3 is walking behind her with his hands in his pockets.) (Show the height difference as photo 1 walks in front of photo 3)
Book 2 – Chapter 34: Operation Rose — Han’s Impossible Mission

The college dance was only hours away.

The outfits were ready.

The decorations were done.

The music was prepared.

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But three boys had one huge problem.

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They needed to ask three girls.

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Operation One:

Han → Rosé

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And Han was completely failing.

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The Boys’ Emergency Meeting

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The dorm room looked like a war room.

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Han sat on the bed staring at his phone.

His black hair fading into blue at the ends was slightly messy from stress.

He wore a blue jacket, black jeans, and sneakers.

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Felix looked at him.

His blonde hair was styled neatly, and he wore a black shirt with dark pants.

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“You’ve been staring at the same message for twenty minutes.”

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Han looked up.

“I’m creating the perfect message.”

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Hyunjin walked in.

His red-tipped hair was perfectly styled, and he wore a black jacket.

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“What have you written?”

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Han showed them.

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“Hey Rosé, would you like to attend the dance with me?”

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Silence.

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Felix blinked.

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“That’s it?”

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Han looked offended.

“Yes.”

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Hyunjin nodded.

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“Honestly…”

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Han smiled.

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“See? Good.”

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“…It’s so normal that it’s suspicious.”

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Han’s smile disappeared.

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“What does that mean?”

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“It means you.”

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Felix laughed.

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“You wrote a normal sentence and somehow made it weird.”

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Han sighed.

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“Helpful. Both of you are incredibly helpful.”

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Operation Begins

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Han walked into the practice room.

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Rosé was there.

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Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was styled beautifully, and she wore a casual outfit with a denim jacket, a simple top, and jeans.

She was organizing music.

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Han froze.

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Immediately forgot his plan.

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Rosé looked up.

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“Han?”

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“Yes.”

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A pause.

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“Why are you standing there like you forgot how doors work?”

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Han blinked.

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“I was…”

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Thinking.

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Rosé smiled.

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“That’s dangerous.”

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Han laughed nervously.

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“Very funny.”

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He took a breath.

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“Rosé, I wanted to ask—”

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Suddenly…

A speaker behind him made a loud noise.

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Han jumped.

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Rosé stared.

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“Are you okay?”

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“Yes.”

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“You looked scared.”

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“I was attacked by technology.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“Technology attacked you?”

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“It was unexpected.”

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The Actual Question

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Han tried again.

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“Rosé.”

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She looked at him.

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“Would you…”

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A pause.

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Han’s brain stopped.

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“…help me choose a jacket?”

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Silence.

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Rosé blinked.

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“A jacket?”

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Han immediately regretted everything.

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“Yes.”

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“That was your big question?”

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“No.”

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“Good.”

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Han covered his face.

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“That was terrible.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“Very.”

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He smiled.

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Then finally…

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“Would you go to the dance with me?”

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Quiet.

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Rosé looked surprised.

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Then smiled.

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“Yes.”

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Han froze.

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“Wait.”

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“What?”

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“You said yes?”

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Rosé laughed.

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“Yes.”

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“I didn’t expect that.”

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“Why?”

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“Because I spent three hours preparing and still almost asked about jackets.”

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Rosé laughed harder.

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“You almost invited me to a fashion consultation.”

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“Exactly.”

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The Celebration

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Han ran back to the dorm.

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Felix looked up.

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“Well?”

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Han dramatically fell onto the couch.

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“Mission complete.”

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Hyunjin clapped slowly.

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“Congratulations.”

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Felix smiled.

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“She said yes?”

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Han nodded proudly.

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Then immediately added:

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“After I almost ruined everything.”

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Felix laughed.

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“That’s very Han.”

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Han pointed.

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“Now it’s your turn.”

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Felix froze.

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Because tomorrow…

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Operation Two:

Felix → Jennie

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And everyone knew…

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That was going to be much harder.
Chapter 20 – The Worst Kept Secret

The next morning…

Jennie had one mission.

Act normal.

That was it.

No smiling.

No looking at Felix.

No acting different.

Simple.

Except…

It was impossible.

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Jennie walked into the dorm kitchen.

Her blonde hair was styled perfectly, and she wore a black oversized hoodie, baggy cargo pants, and black sneakers.

She grabbed a drink.

Everyone stared.

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She stopped.

“What?”

Nobody answered.

Jennie looked around.

“Why is everyone looking at me?”

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Han slowly put down his spoon.

His messy brown hair was sticking up, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

“Interesting.”

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

“What does that mean?”

“Nothing.”

“Han.”

“Absolutely nothing.”

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Lisa walked in.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was perfectly styled. She wore a black bomber jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

She looked between Jennie and Felix.

Then smiled.

“Oh.”

Jennie immediately pointed.

“No.”

“I didn’t say anything.”

“Your face did.”

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Felix entered.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket, white shirt, athletic pants, and basketball sneakers.

The second Jennie saw him…

She looked away.

The second Felix saw her…

He smiled.

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Everyone noticed.

Immediately.

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Rosé walked in laughing.

Her lavender hair fell over her oversized cardigan. She wore ripped jeans and white boots.

“Oh no.”

“What?”

“They’re doing the thing.”

Han nodded.

“The thing.”

Jennie looked confused.

“What thing?”

Jisoo smiled.

Her dark red hair rested neatly over one shoulder. She wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots.

“The thing where you pretend you don’t like each other.”

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Jennie froze.

“We don’t.”

Felix answered at the same time.

“We don’t.”

Everyone stared.

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Hyunjin entered dramatically.

His blond hair was perfectly styled, and he wore an oversized sweater, black pants, layered necklaces, and clean sneakers.

“Perfect synchronization.”

Han sighed.

“Please stop making everything sound like a drama.”

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At school…

It was even worse.

Because apparently…

The whole friend group had eyes.

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In class, Jennie was trying to focus.

The teacher was talking.

The board was full of notes.

Everything was normal.

Until Felix passed her a note.

She opened it.

“You okay?”

Jennie looked over.

Felix smiled.

She wrote back.

“Why wouldn’t I be?”

A few seconds later, another note came back.

“Because you’re avoiding looking at me.”

Jennie stared.

Then wrote:

“Because you’re distracting.”

Felix smiled.

“Good distracting?”

Jennie paused.

Then wrote:

“Don’t push it.”

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Han, sitting behind them, saw the notes.

He leaned toward Lisa.

“They’re literally flirting through homework.”

Lisa smiled.

“Should we tell them?”

“No.”

“Why?”

“This is too funny.”

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After class, Felix caught up with Jennie.

“You know everyone knows something is different.”

Jennie sighed.

“They know everything.”

“Probably.”

“I hate that.”

Felix smiled.

“No you don’t.”

Jennie looked at him.

“You’re annoying.”

“But?”

She tried not to smile.

“But…”

She looked away.

“You’re less annoying now.”

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Felix laughed.

“That might be the nicest thing you’ve ever said.”

“Don’t get used to it.”

“Too late.”

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From across the hallway…

Han watched them.

“Do you think they’ll ever admit it?”

Lisa shook her head.

“No.”

Rosé smiled.

“But they don’t need to.”

Jisoo nodded.

“They already know.”

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And that was the funniest part.

Jennie and Felix spent months fighting.

Roasting each other.

Trying to prove they were nothing alike.

But somehow…

The person who annoyed them the most…

Became the person they looked for first.
Chapter 39 – Graduation Day

The day finally arrived.

Graduation.

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The school that had been filled with chaos, jokes, competitions, and endless roast battles was now decorated with banners, flowers, and rows of chairs.

A giant sign hung above the stage:

“Congratulations, Graduating Class!”

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For once…

Everyone was quiet.

Almost.

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Jennie stood in front of the mirror in her room.

Her blonde hair was styled in soft waves, and she wore her graduation gown over a sleek outfit with black boots. Her usual DJ accessories were replaced with a simple silver necklace.

She looked at herself.

It felt strange.

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A year ago…

She was the girl everyone thought was impossible to get close to.

The cold DJ.

The queen of roasting.

The person who acted like she didn’t care.

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Then Felix happened.

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A knock came at her door.

“Jennie?”

She smiled.

“Come in.”

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Felix walked in.

His black hair was neatly styled, and he wore his graduation gown over a black shirt and dark pants.

He looked around.

“Wow.”

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“What?”

“You actually look ready.”

“Excuse me?”

“I mean…”

He laughed.

“You usually look like you’re about to start a DJ battle.”

Jennie crossed her arms.

“And you usually look like you’re about to miss a basketball shot.”

Felix smiled.

“Good. You’re still you.”

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They walked downstairs together.

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Everyone was ready.

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Lisa adjusted her graduation cap.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a stylish outfit under her gown.

“I’m taking a hundred pictures.”

Han groaned.

“One hundred?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because you will complain later.”

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Rosé smiled.

Her lavender hair was curled softly, and she wore a simple elegant outfit under her gown.

“This day is actually happening.”

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Jisoo fixed her red hair before putting on her cap.

“Everyone ready?”

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Hyunjin appeared dramatically.

His blond hair was perfectly styled.

“Today…”

Everyone sighed.

“Don’t.”

He continued anyway.

“Today we close one chapter.”

Han whispered.

“He practiced that.”

“Of course he did.”

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At the ceremony…

The auditorium was full.

Parents cheered.

Teachers smiled.

Students laughed nervously.

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One by one…

Names were called.

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“Lisa.”

Applause.

She walked across the stage confidently.

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“Rosé.”

More cheers.

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“Jisoo.”

Everyone clapped.

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“Han.”

The crowd cheered loudly.

Han waved dramatically.

Jennie covered her face.

“He loves attention.”

Felix laughed.

“Yes.”

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“Hyunjin.”

He walked across the stage like he was in a movie.

Everyone laughed.

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Then…

“Felix.”

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The crowd cheered.

Felix walked across the stage smiling.

When he returned…

Jennie quietly said:

“Not bad, basketball boy.”

He smiled.

“That was almost a compliment.”

“Don’t ruin it.”

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Finally…

The last name.

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“Jennie.”

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The room filled with applause.

Felix smiled as she walked onto the stage.

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Jennie accepted her diploma.

She looked out at the crowd.

She remembered everything.

The first roast battle.

The arguments.

The DJ competition.

The friendships.

The person she never expected to matter so much.

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She walked back.

Felix whispered:

“You okay?”

Jennie nodded.

“Yeah.”

A pause.

“Just weird.”

“I know.”

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After the ceremony…

Everyone gathered outside for pictures.

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Han immediately grabbed the camera.

“Everyone together!”

Jennie sighed.

“Here we go.”

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The group stood together.

Lisa smiling.

Rosé laughing.

Jisoo fixing everyone’s positions.

Hyunjin making dramatic poses.

Han trying to look cool.

Felix standing beside Jennie.

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“Ready?”

Click.

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The picture captured everything.

Not perfect.

Not organized.

Not normal.

Just them.

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Later…

Jennie and Felix stood away from everyone for a moment.

Watching their friends celebrate.

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Felix smiled.

“Crazy, right?”

“What?”

“That we went from hating each other…”

Jennie smirked.

“I never hated you.”

“You called me annoying every day.”

“You were annoying.”

“Fair.”

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She looked at the graduation cap in her hands.

“We’re really leaving.”

“Yeah.”

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A small silence.

Then Jennie smiled.

“Don’t think college means you’re safe.”

Felix laughed.

“Of course.”

“Because?”

“Because you’ll still roast me.”

“Exactly.”

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The final school bell rang one last time.

And the group walked away from the school together.

Not knowing exactly what the future would bring…

But knowing one thing.

No matter where life took them…

The chaos, friendship, and memories would always stay.

اسوار
martial god asura-1
تلميذ البلاط الخارجي
الفصل 1 – تلميذ البلاط الخارجي
*بززز*
ليلًا. كان القمر المستدير معلقًا عاليًا وملأت النجوم السماء.
ومع ذلك, وسط نهر النجوم, وجدت تسعة أنوار ملونة واقفين بينهم وكانوا متلألئين على نحو استثنائي.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“تظهر علامات غير طبيعية في السماء, مما يعني أن جسد إلهي سوف يظهر”
 “أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.
على قمة المدينة الإمبراطورية في المقاطعات التسعة. وقف رجل عجوز مرتديا ملابس ذهبية, يده وراء ظهره وكان ينظر في السماء, ليلًا.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
كان وراءه عشرات الآلاف من خبراء المدينة الإمبراطورية, كان جميعهم نصف راكعين كما لو كانوا ينتظرون أن يؤمروا.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
*بززز*
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
فجأة, تكثفت الأنوار وكونت برقًا ذو تسعة ألوان. جاءت صاعقةً من فوق نهر النجوم.
ابتسم تشو فنغ فقط وتجاهله. ثم قال لتشو يو، “تشو يو، سوف اشارك في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام.”
في تلك اللحظة, أصبح الليل الأسود نهارا أبيض. حتى من قبل صعقة البرق, كانت الأرض تصدر صريرًا و ترتجف بشدة.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
لكن هذا البرق ذو الألوان التسعة. لحظة تصادمه مع الأرض, لم يحدث أي ضرر مرعب. بدلا من ذلك, اختفى تمامًا.
“عندما أقول أني أعطيها لك، يجب عليك أن تأخذها. أنت أخي الصغير بعد كل شيء.” كانت تشو يو منزعجة قليلا.
في نفس الوقت, غطى الليل العالم من جديد. سماء الليل المشرقة أظلمت قليلًا, كما لو تمت إزالة جوهر ما منها, وعادت الأيام إلى ما كانت عليه.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
 “يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
“نعم سيدي!”
“تشو تشن، نحن عائلة. لماذا أنت دائما بحاجة لجعل الأمور صعبة على تشو فنغ؟” نظرت تشو يو إلى تشو تشن بانزعاج.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
 لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
مر الوقت. خمس سنوات مضت في لحظة وعلى الرغم من أن الناس مازالوا يتذكرون المشهد المخيف في تلك السنة، لم يكن أحد يعرف أعمال البلاط الإمبراطوري.
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
“تشو يو. هذا ثمين جدا، وأنا لا يمكن أن أخذها.”تشو فنغ أعادها على عجل مرة أخرى إلى تشو يو.
اليوم، مجددًا، كان التقديم السنوي من التلاميذ لمدرسة التنين اللازوردي. وكانت هناك محيطات من الناس خارج المدرسة.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
 ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. هم الذين ينفذوا المهام الصعبة التي لا يشكر عليها. ليس فقط كان وضعهم هو الأدنى في المدرسة، كانوا حتى محط ازدراء من قبل الغرباء.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
والسبب بسيط جدا. لو كانوا تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي، فهذا يعني أن قدراتهم كانت فظيعة وفي حياتهم كلها، سيكون من الصعب للغاية بالنسبة لهم أن يكون لهم أي إنجازات كبيرة، ولذلك بطبيعة الحال. كان يتم احتقارهم.
والسبب بسيط جدا. لو كانوا تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي، فهذا يعني أن قدراتهم كانت فظيعة وفي حياتهم كلها، سيكون من الصعب للغاية بالنسبة لهم أن يكون لهم أي إنجازات كبيرة، ولذلك بطبيعة الحال. كان يتم احتقارهم.
“أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.
ليلًا. كان القمر المستدير معلقًا عاليًا وملأت النجوم السماء.
“أنا آسف جدا. إن الوقت متأخر الآن، وسوف تغلق المدرسة قريبا. رجاء عودوا غدا.” كان وجه الشاب الصغير رقيقا، ولكن بين حاجبيه، كان يوجد القليل من الروح البطولية.
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
كان يدعى تشو فنغ. وكان واحدًا من عشرات الآلاف من تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي في مدرسة التنين اللازوردي.
عشبة روح القديس. كانت مثل الدواء الشافي للتدريب القتالي، وكانت ثمينة للغاية. وكانت فائدتها لا نهاية لها لأولئك الذين دخلوا عالم الروح.
على الرغم من أنه كان تلميذا في البلاط الخارجي، كان تشو فنغ مختلفًا عن كل الآخرين. لم يكن يشعر أنّه أدنى من الآخرين، ولم يقلل من نفسه. ولم يشعر بالخوف أو بالفزع عندما كان يعامل الآخرين، وكان هادئا جدا.
ومع ذلك، أتمت تشو يو بالفعل امتحان التلميذ الداخلي منذ ثلاث سنوات، وأصبحت تلميذة داخلية. وهي الآن في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح.
“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
“يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“تشو فنغ، هل صادفتك مشكلة ما؟” ولكن فقط في ذلك الوقت, سمع صوت عذب.
كانت تشو يو منحت واحدة من قبل العائلة, لكنها لم تستخدمها وأعطتها لتشو فنغ. إنها حقًا أثرت في تشو فنغ, لذلك لم يستطع أن يقبلها.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“لكن تشو فنغ لم يكثف الطاقة الروحية بعد, لذلك عشبة روح القديس هذه أكثر أهمية له.” وضعت تشو يو عشبة روح القديس بقوة في أيدي تشو فنغ.
حين شاهدت الشابة، لون وجه السيدة تغير على الفور وظهرت ملامح توحي بالخوف.
 في نفس الوقت, غطى الليل العالم من جديد. سماء الليل المشرقة أظلمت قليلًا, كما لو تمت إزالة جوهر ما منها, وعادت الأيام إلى ما كانت عليه.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
 لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
لعنت السيدة سرًا. كانت تظن أنها يمكن أن تستخدم مكانتها لجعل الأمور صعبة على الشاب.
حين شاهدت الشابة، لون وجه السيدة تغير على الفور وظهرت ملامح توحي بالخوف.
من كان يظن أن الشاب العادي أمامها كان له دعم تلميذ داخلي؟ كان البلاط الداخلي كيان لا يمكن أن يسيء له.
“لا شيء لا شيء، كنت أستفسر عن بعض الأشياء منه.” أوضحت السيدة وهي تبتسم.
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
اليوم، مجددًا، كان التقديم السنوي من التلاميذ لمدرسة التنين اللازوردي. وكانت هناك محيطات من الناس خارج المدرسة.
في تلك اللحظة، جسم السيدة كان لا يسعه إلا أن يرتعش وأصبح وجهها رماديًا.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
لكنها لم تتردد على الإطلاق. وسحبت الصبي وغادرت بسرعة، ومن أثار الذعر تعثرت، الذي جعلها تبدو في وضع صعب للغاية.
على الرغم من أنه كان تلميذا في البلاط الخارجي، كان تشو فنغ مختلفًا عن كل الآخرين. لم يكن يشعر أنّه أدنى من الآخرين، ولم يقلل من نفسه. ولم يشعر بالخوف أو بالفزع عندما كان يعامل الآخرين، وكان هادئا جدا.
في رؤية ذلك، تشو فنغ هز بلا حول ولا قوة رأسه وقال بأدب إلى الأنثى الشابة القادمة له: “شكرا جزيلا تشو يو.”
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
“لا حاجة لان تكون مهذبا للغاية هكذا، ألسنا عائلة؟” كانت تشو يو مستاءةً قليلا.
 “يجب عليك أن ترتب لنا مكانًا للإقامة، وإلا سوف أذهب لأجد شيوخك للتفاوض.” كانت السيدة لا تستمع له ولا تهتم. حتى أنها أمسكت ملابس تشو فنغ.
كانت محقة. انهم في الواقع عائلة. جاءوا من عائلة واحدة، عائلة تشو.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
كانت تشو يو بنت عم تشو فنغ، من خط دم شقيق والد تشو فنغ وكانت أكبر من تشو فنغ بسنة واحدة.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
ومع ذلك، أتمت تشو يو بالفعل امتحان التلميذ الداخلي منذ ثلاث سنوات، وأصبحت تلميذة داخلية. وهي الآن في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح.
 فتح تشو فنغ الحقيبة وعلى الفور، ,انبعثت طاقة روحية قوية منها. كانت بداخلها عشبة روح القديس كانت مشرقة ومتلألئة وشفافة.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
لم يقم تشو فنغ بالرد وظلت ابتسامة باهتة معلقة على وجهه. لا أحد يعرف ما الذي كان يفكر فيه.
لكن هذا البرق ذو الألوان التسعة. لحظة تصادمه مع الأرض, لم يحدث أي ضرر مرعب. بدلا من ذلك, اختفى تمامًا.
عند رؤية ذلك, أخذت تشو يو حقيبة من خصرها ووضعتها في يد تشو فنغ, “اصقل هذه. فربما تساعدك على الاختراق الى المستوى الثالث”
“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
فتح تشو فنغ الحقيبة وعلى الفور، ,انبعثت طاقة روحية قوية منها. كانت بداخلها عشبة روح القديس كانت مشرقة ومتلألئة وشفافة.
لم يكن بسبب أي شيء آخر. كان لمجرد أن الشابة كانت ترتدي رداءًا أرجوانيًا، وكان ذلك علامة من علامات انها تلميذة داخلية.
“تشو يو. هذا ثمين جدا، وأنا لا يمكن أن أخذها.”تشو فنغ أعادها على عجل مرة أخرى إلى تشو يو.
 مم، حسنا.” عند رؤية أن تشو فنغ قبلها، كانت تشو يو بالفعل سعيدة، لذلك أجابت فقط عشوائيا ولم تهتم ما إذا كان تشو فنغ سيعيدها مرة أخرى أم لا.
عشبة روح القديس. كانت مثل الدواء الشافي للتدريب القتالي، وكانت ثمينة للغاية. وكانت فائدتها لا نهاية لها لأولئك الذين دخلوا عالم الروح.
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
لزيادة سرعة التدريب، تقوم أسرة تشو بمنح عشبة روح القديس واحدة لأفراد أسرة تشو كل عام.
من كان يظن أن الشاب العادي أمامها كان له دعم تلميذ داخلي؟ كان البلاط الداخلي كيان لا يمكن أن يسيء له.
كانت تشو يو منحت واحدة من قبل العائلة, لكنها لم تستخدمها وأعطتها لتشو فنغ. إنها حقًا أثرت في تشو فنغ, لذلك لم يستطع أن يقبلها.
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“عندما أقول أني أعطيها لك، يجب عليك أن تأخذها. أنت أخي الصغير بعد كل شيء.” كانت تشو يو منزعجة قليلا.
“لا شيء لا شيء، كنت أستفسر عن بعض الأشياء منه.” أوضحت السيدة وهي تبتسم.
“أوه؟ متى كنتِ سخية هكذا حتى أنك بدأت تعطي عشبة روح القديس إلى الناس؟”
“عائلة؟ تشو يو، يجب أن تعرفي أن تشو فنغ هذا ليس جزءا من عائلة تشو.”
“انظري، أنا أخوك الصغير كذلك، ومن قبيل الصدفة، سوف أكون قريبًا في المستوى الرابع من عالم الروح. ماذا عن تعطي عشبة روح القديس لي؟”
تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
ظهر شاب في نفس سن تشو فنغ وكان يرتدي أيضًا ملابس تلاميذ البلاط الداخلي.
في تلك اللحظة, أصبح الليل الأسود نهارا أبيض. حتى من قبل صعقة البرق, كانت الأرض تصدر صريرًا و ترتجف بشدة.
“نعم سيدي!”
وكان يدعى تشو تشن وكان أيضا من عائلة تشو. قبل خمس سنوات،قام بدخول مدرسة التنين اللازوردي في نفس الوقت مثل تشو فنغ. مع ذلك، أصبح تلميذًا داخليًا منذ سنتين.
في عائلة تشو برمتها، من يحبه؟ أنت فقط تعامليه بشكل جيد حتى أنك تعطيه عشبة روح القديس خاصتك له لكي يستخدمها.” تشو تشن لم يفهم حقًا.
“تشو تشن، لقد عبرت بالفعل المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح وكثفت الطاقة الروحية بنجاح. حتى لو لم يكن لديك عشبة روح القديس يمكنك الترقي بسرعة.”
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
“لكن تشو فنغ لم يكثف الطاقة الروحية بعد, لذلك عشبة روح القديس هذه أكثر أهمية له.” وضعت تشو يو عشبة روح القديس بقوة في أيدي تشو فنغ.
كانت محقة. انهم في الواقع عائلة. جاءوا من عائلة واحدة، عائلة تشو.
“نعم، أنت على صواب، ولكن للأسف أنه لا يريدها.” تشو تشن قام بنشر يديه وسخر.
من قال أني لا أريدها؟ “ولكن بعد ذلك، تشو فنغ ابتسم بخفة وضع عشبة روح القديس في جيبه قبل أن يقول،” تشو يو، سوف أقترض عشبة روح القديس هذه.وسوف أعيدها مرة أخرى اثنتين في وقت لاحق.”
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“مم، حسنا.” عند رؤية أن تشو فنغ قبلها، كانت تشو يو بالفعل سعيدة، لذلك أجابت فقط عشوائيا ولم تهتم ما إذا كان تشو فنغ سيعيدها مرة أخرى أم لا.
صدت الاستجابات مثل الرعد في الأفق وتوجه عشرات آلاف الخبراء من المدينة الإمبراطورية تجاه مقاطعة أزور. وأقسموا أن يبحثوا عن الجسد الإلهي وإعطائه إلى البلاط الإمبراطوري لاستخدامه.
“إذا كنت ستأخذها فلماذا اعدتها في المقام الاول؟ إن اعطائك عشبة روح القديس هذه لتستخدمها هو اهدار.” كان على وجه تشو تشن نظرة قبيحة جدًا.
“أنا آسف جدا. إن الوقت متأخر الآن، وسوف تغلق المدرسة قريبا. رجاء عودوا غدا.” كان وجه الشاب الصغير رقيقا، ولكن بين حاجبيه، كان يوجد القليل من الروح البطولية.
ابتسم تشو فنغ فقط وتجاهله. ثم قال لتشو يو، “تشو يو، سوف اشارك في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام.”
“أنت غبي حقا.” كانت تشو يو غاضبة قليلا وبعد التحديق في وجهه لحظة واحدة، سارت بعيدا.
“همف، أنت؟ إذا كنت تستطيع اجتياز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي، سأعطيك عشبة روح القديس خاصتي لهذا العام لك. “نظر تشو تشن إلى تشو فنغ بازدراء.
“هل هذا صحيح؟” لم يصدق تشو فنغ ذلك.
 ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور في المقاطعات التسعة. بين المدارس التي لا تعد و لا تحصى، كانت مدرسة التنين اللاذوردي واحدة منهم.
“تشو يو ستكون شاهدة. ولكن ماذا لو لم تتمكن من اجتيازه؟ “
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“إذا عشبة روح القديس التي سأحصل عليها هذا العام سوف تكون ملكا لك.” تاركًا تلك الجملة وراءه، واصل تشو فنغ رمي نفسه في أعمال تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي.
حدقت الشابة في وجهها وقالت كلمة واحدة فقط، “انصرفي.”
“تشو تشن، نحن عائلة. لماذا أنت دائما بحاجة لجعل الأمور صعبة على تشو فنغ؟” نظرت تشو يو إلى تشو تشن بانزعاج.
عند النظر إلى تشو فنغ وهو يتصرف هكذا، تألم قلب تشو يو، “تشو فنغ، ألن تشارك مجددًا في امتحان التلميذ الداخلي لهذا العام؟ ام انك لا تزال لم تصل بعد إلى المستوى الثالث من عالم الروح؟”
“عائلة؟ تشو يو، يجب أن تعرفي أن تشو فنغ هذا ليس جزءا من عائلة تشو.”
في تلك اللحظة، جسم السيدة كان لا يسعه إلا أن يرتعش وأصبح وجهها رماديًا.
“بعد دخول المدرسة لمدة خمس سنوات، لا يزال لم يجتز امتحان التلميذ الداخلي. هو عار على عائلة تشو.”
على قمة المدينة الإمبراطورية في المقاطعات التسعة. وقف رجل عجوز مرتديا ملابس ذهبية, يده وراء ظهره وكان ينظر في السماء, ليلًا.
“في عائلة تشو برمتها، من يحبه؟ أنت فقط تعامليه بشكل جيد حتى أنك تعطيه عشبة روح القديس خاصتك له لكي يستخدمها.” تشو تشن لم يفهم حقًا.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
“أنت غبي حقا.” كانت تشو يو غاضبة قليلا وبعد التحديق في وجهه لحظة واحدة، سارت بعيدا.
في هذا الاتجاه، كانت تسير امرأة شابة ترتدي ملابس أرجوانية. على الرغم من أن هناك ابتسامة باهتة على فمها، كانت عيناها شرسة محدقة بإحكام على السيدة.
من ناحية أخرى، ابتسم تشو تشن. كان حقا سعيدة. على الرغم من أنه لم يحصل على عشبة روح القديس الخاصة بتشو يو، كان يعلم أن هذا العام، عشبة روح القديس الخاص بتشو فنغ ستكون بالتأكيد له.
كانت عينا الرجل العجوز مشرقة بشكل غير طبيعي وجسده متحمس ويرتجف. وأشار نحو الموقع الذي سقط فيه البرق. “ضمن حدود مقاطعة أزور، أحضروا كل الأطفال الذين ولدوا الليلة إلى المدينة الإمبراطورية”
في الليل، في منطقة الراحة الخاصة بتلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. كان الظلام دامسًا.
بعد كونهم مشغولين طوال اليوم، كان الجميع متعبين جدا وناموا في وقت مبكر جدا. فقط غرفة تشو فنغ لا تزال مضيئة.
من قال أني لا أريدها؟ “ولكن بعد ذلك، تشو فنغ ابتسم بخفة وضع عشبة روح القديس في جيبه قبل أن يقول،” تشو يو، سوف أقترض عشبة روح القديس هذه.وسوف أعيدها مرة أخرى اثنتين في وقت لاحق.”
كان يجلس في الجزء الأمامي من السرير، وأخرج عشبة روح القديس الذي أعطتها له تشو يو وتمتم: “آمل أن تكون عشبة روح القديس هذه قادرة على أن تجعلكي كاملة.”
وكان يدعى تشو تشن وكان أيضا من عائلة تشو. قبل خمس سنوات،قام بدخول مدرسة التنين اللازوردي في نفس الوقت مثل تشو فنغ. مع ذلك، أصبح تلميذًا داخليًا منذ سنتين.
بعد أن قال ذلك، قام تشو فنغ بإغلاق عينيه، أغلق على عشبة روح القديس بكلتا كفيه وقام بفعل ختم غريب.
“نحن في حاجة إلى اتباع قواعد المدرسة”، قال تشو فنغ مع ابتسامة رائعة.
في تلك اللحظة، بدأت الطاقة الروحية داخل عشبة روح القديس بدخول جسم تشو فنغ من خلال كفه وتركزت في مركز قوته.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
في نفس الوقت، جاءت أصوات مضغ من مركز قوة تشو فنغ كما لو أن شيئا كان يأكل وجبة.
لعنت السيدة سرًا. كانت تظن أنها يمكن أن تستخدم مكانتها لجعل الأمور صعبة على الشاب.
إذا تطلعت من خلال جلده، سوف تكتشف أن في الجزء العميق من مركز طاقة تشو فنغ، توجد كتلة من البرق هناك.
في كل مرة، كان أكثر الناس انشغالًا هم تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي. وقد دفعت كل مسؤوليات القبول للمدرسة على رؤوسهم.
كتلة البرق تلك كان لها تسع ألوان وكان كل لون مثل وحش عملاق من البرق. وأصدرت هالة مرعبة من الطاقة لا تنتمي لهذا العالم.
لزيادة سرعة التدريب، تقوم أسرة تشو بمنح عشبة روح القديس واحدة لأفراد أسرة تشو كل عام.
“إذا عشبة روح القديس التي سأحصل عليها هذا العام سوف تكون ملكا لك.” تاركًا تلك الجملة وراءه، واصل تشو فنغ رمي نفسه في أعمال تلاميذ البلاط الخارجي.
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“أوي، ما هذا السلوك؟ هل تعرف من أنا؟” سيدة كانت ترتدي ملابس رائعة كان معها صبي وأشارت وصاحت بصوت عال في شاب صغير.

“العودة غدا… هل تعتقد أنني حمقاء؟ نحن في الجبال! أين تريدنا أن ننام؟”
“أوه؟ متى كنتِ سخية هكذا حتى أنك بدأت تعطي عشبة روح القديس إلى الناس؟”
Panel 1
Photo 1 and photo 2 sitting at a nice table eating and drinking wine photo 3 sitting in the lap of photo 2 
Panel 2 split 
Photo 2 saying how amazing it is there on a date an To be honest I thinks we should go back to my place photo 1 saying something not right about this
Chapter 1 — A New Life

The house was burning.

Aira coughed as smoke filled her lungs.

“Help…”

Suddenly—

BOOM!

Everything went dark.

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Aira opened her eyes.

She was lying in an unfamiliar room.

She looked into the mirror.

A beautiful woman stared back.

“This… isn’t me.”

A maid rushed in.

“Lady Eveline!”

Aira froze.

Eveline?

Then a cold voice came from behind her.

“You’re not Eveline.”

Aira turned.

A handsome man with crimson eyes was staring at her.

“Who are you?”

Aira swallowed.

She didn’t know where she was.

She didn’t know whose body she was in.

But she knew one thing—

She was supposed to die in 87 days.
Panel shows photo 2 inside the living room of a pool house  alone.)
Photo 2 is wearing the outfit in photo 3 with her hair in a updo. 

Photo 1 and photo 4 are the same person. 
(Photo 4 is wearing black sweatpants and black socks.) 

Photo 4 is getting out of the batheroom of his master bedroom and walks into a luxury bedroom with black furniture. (Photo 4 then turns around and makes a phone call and shows his back that is photo 1.) 

Panel close up to photo 4 with a handsome smirk looking into the distance holding his black iPhone to his ear talking to photo 2.

Photo 4 then says “Hey, you sound like you’re having fun.”

Photo 2 says while blushing softly “Well kinda. Im with my friend Mei. We at the pool at her house.”

Photo 4 then says “I don’t wanna hold you up, I just wanted to tell you thanks for helping me study yesterday.” 

Photo 2 smiles softly while staring at the floor and says “It’s fine, I’m happy to help.”

Photo 4 then asks “Hey to repay you, would you like to go out for a drink some time or to grab a bite to eat?”

Photo 2 then smiles and says “Sure I would love that.”

Panel close up to photo 4 smiling handsomely looking out the window.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and his sitting in a modern coffee shop that is filled with college students chatting. 

Photo 1 is sitting in the corner alone looking at his phone. 

Phone 3 then walks into the coffee shop wearing the outfit in photo 4.

Photo 3 walks up to the cashier and orders a “Iced Frappe with chocolate syrup and whip cream”

Photo 1 then looks up from the corner over at photo 3 with a shocked face. 

Photo 1 then walks over to photo 3 and bend down to her eye level as photo  1 is taller than photo 3.

Photo 1 then smirks handsomely and says to photo 3 “ Well look who it is? What are you doing here Ice Queen?”

Photo 3 then looks at photo 1 annoyed and replies “ Uhhh, what am I doing here? What are you doing here I thought you hated college.”

Photo 1 the stands up straight with his hands in his pockets looking down and photo 3 with a handsome smile and says “Well maybe I changed my mind. I mean why not have you seen the girls here!”

Photo 3 then looks at photo 1 disgusted. 
Photo 3 then says “Gross! Whatever!”

Photo 3 then grabs her coffee and leaves the coffee shop. 
Photo 1 then watches photo 3 leave as photo has a serious straight face.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 walking on the college campus. 
Photo 1 is on a face time call with photo 3 on her black iPhone. 

Photo 3 is say to photo 1 “ Okay, Oaky, Okay, so what happened?” With a confused and worry look on her face.

Photo 1 replies “ I was getting a book from the shelf in the library, next thing I knew this big shadow comes from behind and reaches for the same book!”

Photo 1 also says “ after he gave me the book, I didn’t even want it anymore but I decided to stay anyway because I need the grade.” Se says as she rolls her eyes. 
Photo 3 sees the eye roll of photo and laughs.

Photo 1 then yells “ And guess what! He sits right next to me and stares in my face and computer!!” “ I just left because WTF!!!”

Photo 3 then replies to photo 1 with an angry to express that she is at the person photo 1 is taking about and says “ What an asshole! I can’t believe he’s in our class!!”

Then photo 3 face changes to worry and ask photo 1 “ Are you ok? Do you wanna go out or something to help take your mind off it?”

Photo 1 replies very exaggerated “ YESSS, can we please go out?!!”

Photo 3 then says “ yes let’s go out!” while giggling.
Chapter 15 – The School Festival Disaster

The rumor was supposed to disappear.

That was the plan.

Unfortunately…

The school had other plans.

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The next morning, the hallway was covered with posters.

ANNUAL SCHOOL FESTIVAL – THIS FRIDAY

Everyone was excited.

Everyone except Jennie.

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Jennie walked through the hallway with her usual cool attitude.

Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore a black cropped jacket over a graphic shirt, baggy cargo pants, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones around her neck.

She looked at the festival posters.

“No.”

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Lisa looked confused.

Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black bomber jacket, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“No what?”

“No festival.”

Lisa blinked.

“It’s one of the biggest events of the year.”

“Exactly.”

“So?”

“So everyone will be annoying.”

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Han walked over.

His messy brown hair was sticking up, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

“Correction.”

Everyone looked at him.

“Everyone will be annoying except me.”

Jennie stared.

“Especially you.”

Han looked offended.

“Wow.”

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Rosé laughed.

Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders, and she wore an oversized cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots.

“You know you’ll have fun.”

“No.”

“You always say no.”

“And I’m always right.”

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Jisoo smiled.

Her long dark red hair rested neatly over one shoulder. She wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots.

“You’re going to participate.”

Jennie looked shocked.

“Why does everyone think that?”

“Because we know you.”

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Then Felix walked in.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore his black varsity jacket, white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and basketball sneakers.

He looked at the poster.

“Festival?”

Jennie immediately pointed.

“No.”

Felix smiled.

“You didn’t even let me speak.”

“I know what you’re going to say.”

“What?”

“You’re going to say basketball.”

Felix paused.

“…I was.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Later that day, the teacher announced the festival assignments.

“Every group will prepare an activity.”

The class became excited.

Then the teacher read:

“Jennie and Felix will lead the main stage performance.”

Silence.

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Jennie:

“No.”

Felix:

“Wait, what?”

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Han immediately started laughing.

“Oh, this is perfect.”

Lisa smiled.

“The universe is forcing them.”

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Felix looked at Jennie.

“So…”

“No.”

“You don’t even know what I was going to say.”

“I know.”

“You’re impossible.”

“And you’re too confident.”

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The problem was…

They were actually a great team.

Felix handled the crowd.

Jennie handled the music.

Together…

They made the entire performance idea better than anyone expected.

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After school, they stayed behind to practice.

The gym was empty.

Jennie connected her DJ equipment.

Felix practiced his part.

For once…

They weren’t fighting.

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Felix looked over.

“You know…”

“What?”

“You’re really good at this.”

Jennie looked suspicious.

“Are you complimenting me?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s true.”

She looked away.

“That’s weird.”

“You don’t like compliments?”

“I don’t know what to do with them.”

Felix laughed.

“That explains a lot.”

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Jennie smiled.

Then immediately pointed at him.

“Don’t get comfortable.”

“There she is.”

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From outside the gym door…

Han, Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo, and Hyunjin were watching.

Han whispered:

“They’re literally acting like a couple.”

Lisa smiled.

“But they’ll deny it.”

Hyunjin placed a hand over his heart.

“The slow burn continues.”

Jisoo sighed.

“It’s a school festival, not a drama.”

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Inside…

Jennie and Felix continued practicing.

Still teasing.

Still competing.

Still pretending they didn’t care.

But everyone else knew…

The festival wasn’t going to be the only thing happening that week.
Book 2 – Chapter 23: The Worst Timing Ever

The morning after…

Everything was normal.

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Well…

Almost normal.

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Jennie walked into the dorm kitchen wearing her usual black oversized hoodie, cargo pants, and boots.

Her short dark bob was perfectly styled, giving her the same intimidating DJ queen energy.

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Lisa was already there.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands — was tied back slightly. She wore a comfortable hoodie and leggings while making breakfast.

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Lisa looked at Jennie.

“You’re smiling.”

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Jennie immediately stopped.

“No, I’m not.”

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“You were.”

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“I was thinking.”

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“About Felix?”

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Jennie froze.

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“No.”

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Lisa smiled.

“That pause was a whole confession.”

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Jennie grabbed a drink.

“You talk too much.”

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“That’s your way of saying yes.”

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“That’s my way of saying you’re annoying.”

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“Same thing.”

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Jennie rolled her eyes.

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Then…

The door opened.

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Jisoo walked in wearing a soft sweater and jeans. Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips was styled beautifully.

Rosé followed behind her wearing a denim jacket and comfortable pants. Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was slightly messy in a cute way.

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Rosé looked between Lisa and Jennie.

“What did we miss?”

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Lisa pointed at Jennie.

“She smiled.”

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Everyone gasped dramatically.

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Jennie stared.

“Are you all done?”

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“No,” Jisoo said immediately.

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Jennie sighed.

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“Traitors.”

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Later – Practice Room

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Everyone gathered for rehearsal.

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Felix arrived.

His blonde hair was slightly styled, and he wore a black hoodie, jeans, and sneakers.

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Jennie looked at him.

Just for a second.

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A tiny smile.

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Han saw it.

Immediately.

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“Oh.”

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Everyone looked.

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Han pointed.

“Something is happening.”

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Jennie turned.

“Finish that sentence and regret it.”

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Han stopped.

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“Never mind.”

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Hyunjin laughed.

His red-tipped hair stood out as he adjusted his jacket.

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“Han finally learned survival instincts.”

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Han looked at him.

“Don’t act like you’re safe.”

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Felix tried not to smile.

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Jennie noticed.

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“What?”

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“Nothing.”

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“Your face is suspicious.”

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“My face?”

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“Yes.”

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“How can my face be suspicious?”

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“You’re Felix.”

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Everyone laughed.

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The Weird Part

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During practice…

The music suddenly stopped.

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Everyone looked at Jennie.

⸻

“What happened?”

⸻

Jennie checked the equipment.

⸻

“The cable is missing.”

⸻

Han raised his hand.

“I might know why.”

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Everyone looked at him.

⸻

“…Why?”

⸻

“I may have borrowed it.”

⸻

Jennie’s eyes narrowed.

⸻

“Why?”

⸻

“I thought it was a charger.”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Hyunjin covered his face.

⸻

Jisoo blinked.

⸻

Rosé laughed.

⸻

Felix looked at Han.

“How?”

⸻

Han shrugged.

“It looked like one.”

⸻

Jennie slowly walked toward him.

⸻

“Han.”

⸻

“Yes?”

⸻

“Congratulations.”

⸻

“On what?”

⸻

“You are officially the reason instructions exist.”

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Everyone burst out laughing.

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The Even Worse Timing

⸻

After practice…

Jennie and Felix were alone putting equipment away.

⸻

Felix smiled.

“You know…”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“I like this version of you.”

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Jennie looked at him.

“What version?”

⸻

“The one that doesn’t pretend she doesn’t care.”

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She stared.

⸻

Then immediately recovered.

⸻

“Don’t get emotional.”

⸻

“I’m just saying.”

⸻

“You’re always just saying.”

⸻

He laughed.

⸻

Then suddenly…

The door opened.

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Lisa.

Jisoo.

Rosé.

Han.

Hyunjin.

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All standing there.

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Everyone looked at Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Felix froze.

⸻

Jennie froze.

⸻

Han slowly smiled.

⸻

“Oh.”

⸻

Jennie immediately pointed.

“No.”

⸻

“I didn’t even say anything.”

⸻

“You were about to.”

⸻

Han closed his mouth.

⸻

Lisa looked between them.

⸻

“So…”

⸻

Jennie stared.

⸻

“So what?”

⸻

Lisa smiled.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Absolutely nothing.”

⸻

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

⸻

“Everyone leave.”

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They laughed.

⸻

Because everyone knew.

⸻

The savage DJ queen was still savage.

⸻

Still terrifying.

⸻

Still impossible.

⸻

But something was definitely different.

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And the funniest part?

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Jennie was the last person who wanted anyone to notice.write in English
Book 2 – Chapter 33: The Boys’ Panic Meeting

The night before the college dance…

The girls were prepared.

The decorations were ready.

Jennie had her DJ set planned.

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But somewhere else on campus…

Three boys were completely losing their minds.

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The Dorm Room

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Felix sat on the edge of his bed staring at his phone.

His blonde hair was messy, and he wore a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and sneakers.

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Han walked in wearing a blue-and-black jacket.

His black hair faded into blue at the ends.

He looked at Felix.

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“You’ve been staring at that phone for ten minutes.”

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Felix didn’t look up.

“I’m thinking.”

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“You’re stressing.”

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“I’m not.”

⸻

“You sighed six times.”

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Felix looked up.

“How do you know that?”

⸻

Han pointed.

“I counted.”

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A pause.

⸻

“That’s concerning.”

⸻

Han nodded.

“Very.”

⸻

The door opened.

⸻

Hyunjin walked in.

His red-tipped hair was styled perfectly, and he wore a black jacket with jeans.

⸻

“Why does this room feel like a disaster meeting?”

⸻

Han pointed at Felix.

“He’s trying to figure out how to ask Jennie to dance.”

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Hyunjin immediately sat down.

⸻

“Oh.”

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Felix looked at them.

“Can you both not make this worse?”

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Han smiled.

“We absolutely can.”

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The Plan

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Felix stood up.

“Okay.”

⸻

Everyone listened.

⸻

“I want to ask Jennie to dance.”

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Han nodded.

“Good.”

⸻

“But…”

Felix sighed.

“She’s Jennie.”

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The room went quiet.

⸻

Hyunjin nodded seriously.

“Valid fear.”

⸻

Han raised his hand.

“Question.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“What if you just ask normally?”

⸻

Felix stared.

⸻

“That’s your advice?”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“That is the least dramatic advice possible.”

⸻

“Exactly.”

⸻

Hyunjin crossed his arms.

“Actually, I agree.”

⸻

Felix looked surprised.

⸻

“Really?”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“I just wanted to sound wise.”

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Han laughed.

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“You are so dramatic.”

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“Thank you.”

⸻

“That wasn’t a compliment.”

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“I accepted it anyway.”

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The Confessions Begin

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A few minutes later…

⸻

Han suddenly became quiet.

⸻

Felix noticed.

“What?”

⸻

Han looked away.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

“Han.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“…I might ask someone too.”

⸻

Felix raised an eyebrow.

⸻

“Who?”

⸻

Han looked embarrassed.

⸻

“Rosé.”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Then Felix smiled.

⸻

“Wait.”

⸻

“You want to ask Rosé out?”

⸻

Han covered his face.

⸻

“Don’t make it weird.”

⸻

“You just made this whole room weird.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

⸻

Han pointed.

“You’re one to talk.”

⸻

Hyunjin froze.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

Han smiled.

⸻

“You have someone too.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Jisoo.”

⸻

Hyunjin immediately turned red.

⸻

Felix and Han stared.

⸻

“OH.”

⸻

Hyunjin stood up dramatically.

⸻

“Fine!”

⸻

The room went silent.

⸻

“I do.”

⸻

Han gasped.

⸻

“He admitted it!”

⸻

Hyunjin pointed.

“Do not make this a moment.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“So let me understand…”

⸻

He counted on his fingers.

⸻

“Han likes Rosé.”

⸻

Han nodded.

⸻

“Hyunjin likes Jisoo.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“And I’m stressed about Jennie.”

⸻

Everyone looked at each other.

⸻

Han smiled.

⸻

“We are doomed.”

⸻

⸻

The Practice Conversation

⸻

Han grabbed a pillow.

⸻

“Okay. Pretend I’m Jennie.”

⸻

Felix stared.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Do it.”

⸻

Han changed his voice.

⸻

“Hello Felix.”

⸻

Felix immediately laughed.

⸻

“That doesn’t sound like her.”

⸻

Han continued.

⸻

“Would you like to go to the dance with me?”

⸻

Felix shook his head.

⸻

“Jennie would roast me before finishing the sentence.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Accurate.”

⸻

Han tried again.

⸻

“Felix, I have decided you are acceptable company.”

⸻

Felix froze.

⸻

“…That’s actually closer.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

The Final Advice

⸻

Eventually, the room became quiet.

⸻

Felix looked at them.

⸻

“What if she says no?”

⸻

Han shrugged.

⸻

“Then she says no.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“But at least you tried.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

“Thanks.”

⸻

Han stood up.

⸻

“Now…”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“We need to practice my Rosé speech.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Hyunjin stood.

⸻

“And my Jisoo speech.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Han grabbed a notebook.

⸻

“Too late.”

⸻

Felix looked at the ceiling.

⸻

“Why did I ask for advice?”

⸻

Because tomorrow was the dance.

⸻

And three boys had three missions.

⸻

Felix: Ask Jennie.

Han: Ask Rosé.

Hyunjin: Ask Jisoo.

⸻

The only problem?

⸻

They were all terrified.
Chapter 27 – The Movie Night Trap

By Sunday evening…

Everyone in the dorm had exactly one goal.

Tease Jennie and Felix.

Forever.

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Han was the mastermind.

“I have an amazing idea.”

Jennie immediately looked up from her laptop.

“No.”

“I didn’t even say it.”

“I don’t need to hear it.”

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Han grinned.

“We’re having movie night!”

Lisa clapped.

“I love movie nights!”

Rosé smiled.

“I’m in.”

Jisoo nodded.

“Me too.”

Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand on his chest.

“I shall provide emotional commentary.”

Felix laughed.

“This should be interesting.”

Jennie sighed.

“I already regret this.”

⸻

An hour later…

The living room was covered with blankets, popcorn, chips, candy, and soda.

Lisa sat on the floor.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was tied into a loose ponytail. She wore an oversized pink hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Rosé curled up beside her.

Her lavender hair was braided over one shoulder, and she wore a cream sweater with ripped jeans.

Jisoo wore a navy hoodie and black joggers, her red hair tucked behind one ear.

Han wore his green hoodie and black sweatpants, already eating half the popcorn before the movie even started.

Hyunjin arrived with his blond hair perfectly styled—even for movie night—and wore a loose black sweatshirt and wide-leg pants.

Felix wore a black hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Jennie wore an oversized black sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, and fuzzy socks. Her blonde hair was tied into a messy bun.

⸻

Han looked around.

“Perfect.”

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

“Why are you smiling like that?”

“No reason.”

“Han.”

“No reason.”

⸻

Everyone picked a seat.

Jennie sat on one end of the couch.

Felix sat on the other.

Han looked disappointed.

“Oh.”

“What?”

“You two are too far apart.”

Jennie sighed.

“That’s the point.”

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Han suddenly stood up.

“I forgot the drinks!”

“I’ll help,” Lisa said.

“So will I,” Rosé added.

“Me too,” Jisoo smiled.

“I suddenly remembered something in my room,” Hyunjin announced dramatically.

Everyone left.

Except…

Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Jennie blinked.

“…We just got tricked.”

Felix looked toward the kitchen.

“They planned this.”

“They absolutely planned this.”

⸻

The movie started anyway.

For a few minutes…

Neither of them spoke.

Until…

A loud thunderstorm appeared in the movie.

Jennie jumped.

Just a tiny bit.

Felix noticed.

“You got scared.”

“I did not.”

“You literally jumped.”

“I was… surprised.”

He laughed.

“You hate horror movies.”

“I hate loud noises.”

“Sure.”

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Jennie grabbed a handful of popcorn.

Felix reached for the bowl at the exact same time.

Their hands bumped.

Jennie looked at him.

“You stole my popcorn.”

“Our popcorn.”

“My popcorn.”

Felix smiled.

“I’ll buy you another bag.”

“You’d better.”

⸻

Just then…

The movie reached a really emotional scene.

Han slowly peeked around the corner.

Lisa peeked over his shoulder.

Rosé, Jisoo, and Hyunjin were stacked behind them like dominoes.

Lisa whispered,

“Are they holding hands?”

Han squinted.

“No…”

“They’re fighting over popcorn.”

Rosé laughed quietly.

“That sounds more like them.”

⸻

Suddenly…

Jennie noticed five heads sticking out from the hallway.

She slowly turned.

“…Seriously?”

Everyone froze.

Han smiled awkwardly.

“We can explain.”

Jennie stood up.

“Oh, I’d love to hear this.”

Hyunjin stepped forward.

“This was an observational experiment.”

Lisa nodded.

“Very scientific.”

Felix laughed so hard he almost dropped the popcorn.

Jennie pointed at all of them.

“You trapped us.”

Han shrugged.

“Did it work?”

Felix looked at Jennie.

“I mean…”

“We watched half the movie without arguing.”

Jennie blinked.

“…Wait.”

Everyone gasped dramatically.

Han threw his hands into the air.

“THEY ADMITTED IT!”

“I admitted nothing!” Jennie protested.

“You admitted peace!”

“That’s not a thing!”

“It is now,” Han declared.

The entire room burst into laughter.

Jennie looked at Felix.

“You know…”

“What?”

“I think our friends are completely insane.”

Felix smiled.

“Definitely.”

A small smile spread across Jennie’s face.

“…Good.”

Felix nodded.

“Yeah.”

“…Good.”

And for the rest of the night…

The movie barely mattered.

Because the real entertainment…

Was everyone trying—and failing—to stop teasing Jennie and Felix.
(Photo 1 showing off his abs wearing armor red pants and kissing photo 3) (photo 2 wearing his black and blue police armor holding his gun shaking his head) while photo 4 stands angrily looking at photo 1 and photo 3 says my baby girl)
Photo 1 is walking next to photo 2. Both photo 1 and photo 2 are surrounded by 2 security gaurds on each side. 

College students suddenly gather around photo 1, photo 2 and the security gaurds to get a good look at photo 1. 

Photo 1 has a serious expression on his face and his paying attention to the students gathering and looks straight and keeps walking. 

Photo 2 is waking along with photo too and looking at the students and smirks and says “ Gheezz, what vultures! We need to get out of here before your face starts a riot.” 

Photo 1 and photo 2 continue to walk. 

The college girls in the crowd begin to say stuff like “ look at him, he’s an angel.” “ Look at how tall he is” “ Should I ask for his number? I should right “
Book 2 – Chapter 31: The Boys Have a Problem

The college dance was only three days away.

Which meant…

Panic.

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Not from Jennie.

From the boys.

⸻

Felix sat in the dorm lounge, scrolling through his phone.

His blonde hair was neatly styled, and he wore a black hoodie, dark jeans, and white sneakers.

He sighed.

⸻

Han walked in carrying three different jackets.

His black hair faded into bright blue at the ends. He wore a blue hoodie, black cargo pants, and sneakers.

⸻

“Which one says, ‘I’m cool but not trying too hard?’”

⸻

Felix looked up.

⸻

“None of them.”

⸻

Han gasped dramatically.

“You’re supposed to support me!”

⸻

Before Felix could answer, Hyunjin walked in.

His black hair with bright red tips was styled perfectly. He wore a black jacket, fitted jeans, and boots.

⸻

“You’ve been standing in front of the mirror for twenty minutes.”

⸻

Han crossed his arms.

“I’m creating a masterpiece.”

⸻

“You’re creating traffic.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

Just then…

The girls walked past the open lounge.

⸻

Jennie wore an oversized black leather jacket, a band T-shirt, baggy jeans, and chunky boots. Her short dark bob gave her the same fearless DJ queen look as always.

Lisa wore a black-and-white hoodie with jeans, her Oreo-inspired haircut standing out.

Rosé wore a denim jacket and relaxed pants, her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair tucked behind one ear.

Jisoo wore a cream cardigan and jeans, her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips flowing over her shoulders.

⸻

Felix smiled at Jennie.

⸻

She looked at him for exactly one second.

⸻

“…Your shoelace is untied.”

⸻

Felix looked down.

“Oh.”

⸻

He bent over to tie it.

⸻

Han whispered,

“That was nice.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

Until…

Jennie added—

⸻

“I’d hate for you to trip before embarrassing yourself at the dance.”

⸻

Felix looked back up.

⸻

“…There she is.”

⸻

Jennie smirked.

“Never doubted it.”

⸻

The girls kept walking.

⸻

Han blinked.

⸻

“Are… are you two flirting?”

⸻

Jennie turned around.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Han looked confused.

⸻

“That sounded exactly like flirting.”

⸻

Jennie folded her arms.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Lisa quickly stepped in.

“Han… don’t overthink it.”

⸻

Han looked between Felix and Jennie.

⸻

“I am absolutely going to overthink it.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“They’re acting weird.”

⸻

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

⸻

“You’re one sentence away from becoming my next roast target.”

⸻

Han immediately raised both hands.

⸻

“I value my happiness.”

⸻

“Smart choice.”

⸻

As the girls walked away, Felix couldn’t stop smiling.

⸻

Han noticed.

⸻

“There it is again.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“The Jennie smile.”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“I don’t have one.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

⸻

“You definitely do.”

⸻

Across the hallway…

Jennie heard them.

She quietly smiled to herself…

Then immediately hid it before anyone could see.

⸻

The secret was still safe.

At least…

For now.
Chapter 13 – The Class Where Everyone Noticed

Monday morning.

School.

The place where everyone pretended they were focused…

But really?

Everyone was watching everyone else.

Especially Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Jennie walked into class.

Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants with silver chains, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones hanging around her neck.

She sat down at her desk.

Then immediately noticed something.

Felix was sitting two seats away.

⸻

Felix looked up.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket over a white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and white basketball sneakers.

They stared at each other.

One second.

Two seconds.

Then both looked away.

⸻

Han noticed immediately.

His soft brown hair was messy, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

He leaned toward Lisa.

“Something is wrong.”

Lisa smiled.

Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“Something is definitely wrong.”

⸻

Rosé sat behind them.

Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders. She wore an oversized lavender cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots.

“They’re acting normal.”

Jisoo looked up.

Her long dark red hair was neatly styled, and she wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots.

“Which means they’re not normal.”

⸻

The teacher walked in.

“Good morning, class.”

Everyone sat down.

“Today we will be doing partner work.”

The entire class immediately became interested.

Because everyone knew…

Partner work meant chaos.

⸻

The teacher looked at the list.

“Jennie and Felix.”

Silence.

The entire room turned.

Jennie slowly looked at Felix.

Felix slowly looked at Jennie.

“No.”

“Agreed.”

The teacher looked confused.

“You haven’t even started.”

⸻

Han whispered.

“This is going to be amazing.”

Lisa smiled.

“Or a disaster.”

“Both.”

⸻

They moved their desks together.

Felix looked at the assignment.

“Okay. Let’s just finish this.”

Jennie nodded.

“Finally, something we agree on.”

Felix smiled.

“Don’t get emotional.”

Jennie looked at him.

“You’re still annoying.”

“There she is.”

⸻

They started working.

For five minutes…

Everything was peaceful.

Too peaceful.

Then Felix wrote an answer.

Jennie looked at it.

“That is wrong.”

Felix looked offended.

“No, it’s not.”

“It is.”

“How do you know?”

“Because I read.”

The whole group gasped.

Han covered his mouth.

“She attacked his intelligence.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

“Okay, DJ girl.”

Jennie looked up.

“What?”

“You think because you can mix songs, you can solve everything?”

Jennie leaned closer.

“Better than you solving anything with a basketball.”

Everyone laughed.

⸻

Even Felix laughed.

Which surprised Jennie.

Usually he would fight back immediately.

Instead…

He just smiled.

⸻

The teacher walked by.

“Are you two arguing or working?”

Jennie and Felix answered together.

“Working.”

The teacher looked at their paper.

Then looked at them.

“Interesting way of working.”

⸻

During break, everyone surrounded them.

Han pointed.

“You two are different.”

Jennie frowned.

“How?”

“You actually enjoy arguing.”

Felix shrugged.

“We always argued.”

“Yes,” Lisa said.

“But now you smile while doing it.”

Jennie immediately looked away.

“No, I don’t.”

Felix smiled.

“Yes, you do.”

She turned.

“You are not helping.”

⸻

Rosé laughed.

“I think the funniest part is that you both still think nobody notices.”

Jisoo nodded.

“Everyone notices.”

Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand over his heart.

“The enemies-to-friends transformation…”

Han sighed.

“It’s literally just homework.”

⸻

The bell rang.

Everyone returned to their seats.

Jennie packed her bag.

Felix looked over.

“Hey.”

“What?”

“Good job today.”

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“Was that another compliment?”

“Maybe.”

She smiled slightly.

“You’re getting weird.”

Felix laughed.

“And you’re getting nicer.”

Jennie pointed at him.

“Don’t ruin it.”

⸻

And as they walked out of class…

Everyone knew one thing.

Jennie and Felix were still the same.

Still competitive.

Still annoying.

Still roasting each other.

But now…

There was something else there.

Something neither of them wanted to admit yet.
A man from another dimension teleported to japan snd met a girl
It is a bright sunny morning at the college university In Seoul, Korea. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and is walking along side photo 2 as photo 2 is seen wearing the outfit in photo 3.

Photo 1 and 2 are walking alongside college students to find the college auditorium.

Photo 2 is looking at photo 1 with a black iPhone in her hands .
Photo 2 the looks over at photo 1 and says “Do you see it? It’s suppose to be around here somewhere.”

Photo 1 is looking around for the auditorium and replies “ I’m looking but I don’t see nothing yet”.

Photo 2 and photo 1 continue walking.
(The panel shows a college classroom lecture filled with college students) 

Photo 2 is wearing the outfit in photo 3 and he hair in a messy bun. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo.

Photo 1 and photo 2 are sitting the in the front row looking at the professor. 
(Panel shows a close up of 1 photo 2 and photo 1)
(Panel shows the bell ringing in the class indicating that the lecture is over) 

Students begin to leave the classroom. 

Photo 1 then gets up to leave and says “You wanna go get some ramen?” 

Photo 2 is sitting down putting her Apple laptop in her bag and responds “Not today” “ I think I’m gonna head back to the dorm and study for a bit.”

Photo 1 then has a sad face and says “Awwwww boo.” “Fine I guess I’ll go alone”

Photo 2 then looks at photo 1 and says “Do you really want me to come?” 
Photo 1 smiles back and says “No, I’m kidding. Go ahead study I’ll see you when I get back.”

Photo 2 then watches as photo 1 leaves the college classroom. 

Photo 2 smiles and begins  to leave after putting apple laptop in her bag.
It is a sunny day at 10:03 am on Sunday. 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with her hair up in a messy bun.

Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and is not wearing her glasses. 

(Panel shows photo 1 and photo 3 sitting on the edge of two white lounge chairs next to each other facing the pool)

Photo 1 the ways to photo 3 with a smile “It was so nice for your parents to let us use the pool while their out of town.”

Photo 3 says with a smile “ I know right! He’s such a good dad, it feels good being an only child.”

Photo 1 then says “So what did you do yesterday?”

Photo 3 then says with a guilty look on her face breaking eye contact with photo 1 “Oh nothing much. I went to MowMow’s and ate alone.”

Photo 1 looks at photo 3 with a face that shows she knows photo 3 is lying. 

Photo 1 then says with raised eyebrows “Mei, are you sure you were alone?” “Are you dating someone?”

Photo 3 then says with a nervous look on her face while smiling “ No, no, nothing like that Sue I promise.”

Photo 1 says with a relaxed face and tiny cute smirk looking at her pink iPhone “Well…..after you left for the gym I had gotten a new follower. It’s from the guy whose order I take at the coffee shop.”

Photo 1 says “He came by the class right after you left for MowMow’s.”

Photo 3 then says “Oh Wow!” “Your interested in someone?!”

Photo 1 says with a red face blushing with her eyes close “No it’s not like that. And besides he’s interested in someone already, he’s just trying to get her attention.”

Photo 3 then looks over at photo 1 and shrugs her shoulders with her eyes close with sly smirk and says “Well if you say so.”

Photo 3 then ask” how did you find out he has someone he likes?”

Photo 1 then says “He came over to the dorm to study.”

(Panel close up to photo 3 face as she is shocked.) 

Panel close up to photo 1 laughing.
Chapter 34 – The Morning After The Chaos

The next morning…

The dorm was silent.

Too silent.

Which was always suspicious.

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Jennie woke up slowly.

Her blonde hair was completely messy, with strands sticking in every direction. She stared at the ceiling for a few seconds.

Then…

She remembered.

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The celebration.

The dancing.

Han’s terrible speeches.

Jisoo roasting everyone.

Felix helping her back.

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She sat up.

“Oh no.”

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A knock came at her door.

“Jennie?”

Felix.

She immediately froze.

“Why is Felix outside my room?”

She opened the door slightly.

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Felix stood there holding a drink and a bag of breakfast.

His black hair was messy from sleeping, and he wore a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and sneakers.

“Morning.”

Jennie stared.

“Why are you being nice?”

Felix looked confused.

“Because it’s morning?”

“Suspicious.”

He laughed.

“You think everything is suspicious.”

“Because people are suspicious.”

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Felix handed her the breakfast.

“You didn’t eat much last night.”

Jennie blinked.

“You remembered that?”

“Yeah.”

She looked away.

“You’re annoying.”

“But?”

She sighed.

“…Thanks.”

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Suddenly…

A loud noise came from the living room.

“NO ONE MOVE!”

Han.

Obviously.

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Jennie and Felix walked out.

And stopped.

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The living room was a disaster.

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Han sat on the couch wearing sunglasses indoors.

His messy brown hair was somehow even messier.

“I have made an important decision.”

Lisa looked tired.

Her ash-blonde hair was tied into a ponytail, and she wore an oversized hoodie.

“What now?”

“I am never dancing again.”

Everyone stared.

Then Han stood up.

“Actually, I am dancing tonight.”

Everyone groaned.

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Rosé laughed.

Her lavender hair was tied loosely, and she wore a cozy sweater.

“He’s already changed his mind.”

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Jisoo walked in.

Her red hair was messy for once, and she wore a comfortable sweatshirt and jeans.

“I have one question.”

Everyone looked at her.

“Why did Han try to teach a chair how to dance?”

Silence.

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Han pointed.

“The chair had potential.”

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The room exploded.

Jennie laughed.

Actually laughed.

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Felix looked at her.

“What?”

She looked confused.

“What?”

“You laughed.”

“So?”

“You don’t usually laugh this much.”

Jennie shrugged.

“Maybe you guys are slightly less annoying than I thought.”

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Everyone gasped.

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Hyunjin entered dramatically.

His blond hair was perfectly styled despite everything, and he wore a black sweatshirt and loose pants.

“She has grown emotionally.”

Han whispered:

“Someone write this down.”

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Jennie grabbed a pillow.

“Don’t make this weird.”

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Later…

Everyone sat around eating breakfast.

The conversation somehow returned to last night.

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Han looked at Felix.

“So.”

Felix immediately knew.

“No.”

“I haven’t even asked.”

“No.”

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Han smiled.

“Did you and Jennie have a moment?”

Jennie and Felix both froze.

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“No.”

“Absolutely not.”

They answered at the same time.

Everyone laughed.

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Lisa smiled.

“You two are so obvious.”

Jennie crossed her arms.

“We are not.”

Felix nodded.

“Definitely not.”

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Rosé looked at them.

“You literally agreed at the same time.”

Silence.

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Han pointed.

“Evidence.”

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Jennie looked at Felix.

“This is your fault.”

“My fault?”

“Yes.”

“How?”

“You exist.”

Felix laughed.

“That is still not a reason.”

“It is a reason for you.”

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Everyone laughed again.

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But underneath all the teasing…

Something had changed.

Before, Jennie would have hated everyone noticing.

Before, Felix would have avoided admitting anything.

Now?

They just laughed.

Because maybe…

They didn’t need to explain it.

Maybe everyone already knew.

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And the worst part?

Han definitely knew.

Which meant…

They were never going to hear the end of it.
Book 2 – Chapter 37: The Girls Before the Dance

Seven hours.

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That was all that was left until the college dance.

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The dorm was unusually calm.

No rushing.

No panic.

Just four friends sitting together before the biggest night of the year.

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The Girls’ Room

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Jennie sat on the floor checking her DJ playlist one last time.

Her short dark bob was slightly messy, and she wore a comfortable black hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers.

Even when relaxing…

She still looked like the campus DJ queen.

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Lisa sat on the bed beside her.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands throughout — was tied back casually.

She wore a cozy sweatshirt and jeans.

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Jisoo was fixing her hair in the mirror.

Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips was styled beautifully.

She wore a soft sweater and a skirt, already looking elegant.

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Rosé sat beside her, smiling.

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was styled naturally, and she wore a relaxed outfit while preparing her accessories.

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For a moment…

Everything felt peaceful.

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Then Rosé spoke.

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“So…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I have something to tell you.”

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Jennie immediately narrowed her eyes.

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“Why does that sound suspicious?”

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Rosé laughed.

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“I’m going to the dance with Han.”

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Silence.

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Then—

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Lisa smiled.

“Finally!”

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Jisoo laughed.

“You two were so obvious.”

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Rosé covered her face.

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“Were we?”

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Yes.”

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“How?”

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“You both looked at each other like you forgot other people existed.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“That’s… accurate.”

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Jennie’s Turn

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Lisa looked at Jennie.

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“Your turn.”

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Jennie blinked.

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“My turn for what?”

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“Who are you going with?”

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Jennie immediately looked away.

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“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

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Everyone stared.

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Jennie sighed.

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“Fine.”

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A pause.

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“Felix.”

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Lisa smiled.

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“I knew it.”

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Jennie pointed.

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“Don’t.”

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“I’m not saying anything.”

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“Your face is saying enough.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“You’re happy.”

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Jennie looked offended.

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“No.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Your denial is getting weaker.”

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“Impossible.”

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Jisoo’s Secret

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Jennie looked at Jisoo.

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“What about you?”

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Jisoo smiled.

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“Hyunjin.”

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Lisa gasped.

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“Wait, really?”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Yes.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“That explains why he was acting like he was in a movie.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“He practiced, didn’t he?”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“For a very long time.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa’s Silence

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The room became quieter.

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Lisa smiled.

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“I’m happy for you guys.”

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But the others noticed.

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Lisa.”

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“I’m fine.”

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Jisoo tilted her head.

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“Are you sure?”

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Lisa looked down.

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For a second…

She didn’t answer.

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“I guess I just didn’t expect everyone to have plans.”

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The room softened.

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Rosé immediately moved closer.

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“Hey.”

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Lisa looked up.

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“You’re not left out.”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“Never.”

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Jennie put down her headphones.

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“You’re literally the person who keeps us all together.”

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Lisa smiled slightly.

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“That sounded almost nice coming from you.”

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Jennie rolled her eyes.

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“Don’t ruin it.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa hugged them.

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Lisa’s Secret

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After a moment…

Lisa smiled.

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“Actually…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I do have someone to go with.”

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Jennie raised an eyebrow.

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“Excuse me?”

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Lisa grinned.

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“He’s a friend.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Who?”

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Lisa shook her head.

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“Not telling.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Why?”

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“Because I want to surprise you.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“Suspicious.”

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“Very.”

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“But…”

Lisa smiled.

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“I’m excited.”

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Jennie nodded.

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“Good.”

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A pause.

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“And if he disappoints you…”

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Lisa laughed.

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“You’re going to roast him?”

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Jennie shrugged.

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“Obviously.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Seven hours later…

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Four girls would walk into the dance.

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Four different stories.

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Four different secrets.

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And one unforgettable night waiting for them.
Chapter 17 – The Festival Countdown

The school festival was only three days away.

And somehow…

Everything was becoming more chaotic.

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The biggest problem?

Everyone had discovered Jennie’s new blonde hair.

And they were not letting it go.

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Jennie walked through the school hallway.

Her blonde hair fell in soft waves around her face, looking completely different from her old black hair. She wore a black leather jacket over a graphic shirt, baggy cargo pants, black boots, and her silver headphones around her neck.

She was still Jennie.

Still confident.

Still impossible to embarrass.

At least…

That was what she thought.

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“BLONDE JENNIE!”

Han shouted from across the hallway.

Everyone turned.

Jennie stopped walking.

Slowly…

She looked at him.

“Do you want to survive today?”

Han froze.

His messy brown hair stuck up, and he wore his oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

“I was just appreciating the new look.”

“You were yelling.”

“Appreciating loudly.”

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Lisa laughed.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore her black bomber jacket, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“I think Han likes the new hair more than you do.”

Han nodded.

“It’s iconic.”

Jennie rolled her eyes.

“You all are dramatic.”

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Rosé smiled.

Her lavender hair fell over her oversized cardigan. She wore ripped jeans and white boots.

“You’re secretly happy everyone likes it.”

“No.”

“Yes.”

“No.”

“Your face says yes.”

Jennie immediately covered her expression.

Everyone laughed.

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Then Felix walked in.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore his black varsity jacket, white T-shirt, athletic pants, and basketball sneakers.

He stopped when he saw Jennie.

Not because he hadn’t seen the blonde hair before.

But because every time he saw it…

It surprised him.

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Jennie noticed.

“What?”

Felix blinked.

“Nothing.”

“You stared.”

“I did not.”

“You did.”

Han whispered:

“He definitely did.”

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Felix ignored him.

“It just looks different.”

Jennie crossed her arms.

“Is that good or bad?”

Felix thought.

“Good.”

A small smile appeared.

“Really good.”

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The hallway immediately exploded.

Lisa covered her mouth.

Rosé laughed.

Han looked shocked.

“He said it again.”

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Jennie looked at Felix.

“You know…”

“What?”

“You’re getting suspiciously nice.”

Felix smiled.

“Maybe you’re getting used to it.”

She opened her mouth.

Then closed it.

Because she had no comeback.

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Later that day…

The festival team met in the gym.

The stage lights were being tested.

The music equipment was being set up.

And Jennie and Felix were in charge.

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Felix practiced his basketball performance.

Jennie worked on the music.

The two of them somehow worked perfectly together.

Which annoyed them both.

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Felix looked over.

“You’re good at this.”

Jennie glanced up.

“At what?”

“Making everything come together.”

She shrugged.

“It’s what I do.”

“No.”

He shook his head.

“It’s more than that.”

Jennie paused.

Because Felix wasn’t joking.

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Before she could respond…

The speakers suddenly blasted music.

Everyone jumped.

Han covered his ears.

“JENNIE!”

“What?”

“You almost destroyed my hearing.”

“You’re welcome.”

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Felix laughed.

And Jennie smiled.

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From across the gym…

Lisa watched them.

“They’re getting worse.”

Rosé nodded.

“Definitely.”

Jisoo smiled.

“But in a good way.”

Hyunjin placed a hand over his heart.

“The festival will reveal everything.”

Han sighed.

“It’s literally just a school event.”

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But none of them knew…

The festival wasn’t just going to be about music.

Or basketball.

Or performances.

Because something was about to happen…

That would change the way everyone saw Jennie and Felix.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2. 

Photo 1 is in a cute little flower shop. 
Photo 1 is standing in line looking at her pink Iphone Smiling. 

Photo 3 is then standing behind her looking down at her with a straight face. 

Photo 1 then looks behind her and see him and recognizes photo 3. 

Photo 1 then says to photo 3 “Hey! It’s you. Do you me from Ontaku Café? 
“I make your ice coffee.”

Photo 3 then looks at photo 1 with a handsome smirk with his head lightly tilte and says “ Yeah I remember”.
“You need flowers too?” 

Photo 1 answers and says “Yup, I like to keep them around bedroom to keep me calm.” Oh my name is Han Sue. How about you?”
Photo 3 says “Beom Taeha.” While smirking at photo 1. 

Photo 1 is now being served a Large rose bouquet. She takes them and says thank you to the cashier with a smile. 

Photo 1 then waves goodbye while holding the rose bouquet to photo 3. 

Phone 3 is now being served and ask the florist to make sure that moving forward all of photo 1 purchases be paid for by him. 

Photo 3 then watches as photo 1 leaves the flower shop.
(Panel cuts to a cute modern coffee shop) 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 3.
Photo 1 is not wearing her glasses and is wearing little bit more makeup. 

Photo 2 is wearing the outfit in photo 4.
(No tattoos just the outfit) 

Photo 2 is sitting in the coffee shop near a window away from the crowd.

Photo 1 then walks in with a smile on her face looking at photo 2 sitting at the table. 

Photo 2 is mesmerized as photo 1 walks over to the table.

Photo 1 then takes a seat in front of photo 2 and smiles. 

Photo 2 then thinks “Wow she’s gorgeous!”

Photo 1 says to photo 2” how long have you been waiting?”

Photo 2 then says with a shy face “Not long, but I don’t care.” “ I don’t mind waiting.”

Photo 1 then looks at photo 2 very flatterd.

(Panel shows them laughing with 2 coffees and a muffin on the table) 

Photo 1 then says “This was fun, I’m glad we are able to talk like this.”

Photo 2 replies “Yeah, I like this!” with a handsome smirk. 

Photo 2 says to photo 1 “I’ve been thinking about you lately, ever since I saw you on the first day of orientation.”

Photo 1 face then turns red as she is blushing and tries to hide it and says “ Ohhh really?.”

Photo 2 seems this and then smile’s handsomely. 

Photo 2 then says with a sincere face“I love you Mei, I’ve never stopped loving you. You mean everything to me Mei.”

Photo 1 then becomes sad and says “I love you too Micheol, I’ve never stopped.”

Photo then begins to hold back tears as she says “But how can you cheat on someone you love multiple times, with multiple different women?”
 
(Panel shows photo 2 in a state of regret)

Photo 1 then stands up with a very sad face about to cry and says to photo 2 “ I’m sorry, I can’t do this right now. I’ll call you.” 

Photo 1 then leaves the coffee shop as photo 2 watch her leave .
Chapter 13 – The Class Where Everyone Noticed

Monday morning.

School.

The place where everyone pretended they were focused…

But really?

Everyone was watching everyone else.

Especially Jennie and Felix.

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Jennie walked into class.

Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants with silver chains, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones hanging around her neck.

She sat down at her desk.

Then immediately noticed something.

Felix was sitting two seats away.

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Felix looked up.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket over a white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and white basketball sneakers.

They stared at each other.

One second.

Two seconds.

Then both looked away.

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Han noticed immediately.

His soft brown hair was messy, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

He leaned toward Lisa.

“Something is wrong.”

Lisa smiled.

Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“Something is definitely wrong.”

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Rosé sat behind them.

Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders. She wore an oversized lavender cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots.

“They’re acting normal.”

Jisoo looked up.

Her long dark red hair was neatly styled, and she wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots.

“Which means they’re not normal.”

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The teacher walked in.

“Good morning, class.”

Everyone sat down.

“Today we will be doing partner work.”

The entire class immediately became interested.

Because everyone knew…

Partner work meant chaos.

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The teacher looked at the list.

“Jennie and Felix.”

Silence.

The entire room turned.

Jennie slowly looked at Felix.

Felix slowly looked at Jennie.

“No.”

“Agreed.”

The teacher looked confused.

“You haven’t even started.”

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Han whispered.

“This is going to be amazing.”

Lisa smiled.

“Or a disaster.”

“Both.”

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They moved their desks together.

Felix looked at the assignment.

“Okay. Let’s just finish this.”

Jennie nodded.

“Finally, something we agree on.”

Felix smiled.

“Don’t get emotional.”

Jennie looked at him.

“You’re still annoying.”

“There she is.”

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They started working.

For five minutes…

Everything was peaceful.

Too peaceful.

Then Felix wrote an answer.

Jennie looked at it.

“That is wrong.”

Felix looked offended.

“No, it’s not.”

“It is.”

“How do you know?”

“Because I read.”

The whole group gasped.

Han covered his mouth.

“She attacked his intelligence.”

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Felix smiled.

“Okay, DJ girl.”

Jennie looked up.

“What?”

“You think because you can mix songs, you can solve everything?”

Jennie leaned closer.

“Better than you solving anything with a basketball.”

Everyone laughed.

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Even Felix laughed.

Which surprised Jennie.

Usually he would fight back immediately.

Instead…

He just smiled.

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The teacher walked by.

“Are you two arguing or working?”

Jennie and Felix answered together.

“Working.”

The teacher looked at their paper.

Then looked at them.

“Interesting way of working.”

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During break, everyone surrounded them.

Han pointed.

“You two are different.”

Jennie frowned.

“How?”

“You actually enjoy arguing.”

Felix shrugged.

“We always argued.”

“Yes,” Lisa said.

“But now you smile while doing it.”

Jennie immediately looked away.

“No, I don’t.”

Felix smiled.

“Yes, you do.”

She turned.

“You are not helping.”

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Rosé laughed.

“I think the funniest part is that you both still think nobody notices.”

Jisoo nodded.

“Everyone notices.”

Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand over his heart.

“The enemies-to-friends transformation…”

Han sighed.

“It’s literally just homework.”

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The bell rang.

Everyone returned to their seats.

Jennie packed her bag.

Felix looked over.

“Hey.”

“What?”

“Good job today.”

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“Was that another compliment?”

“Maybe.”

She smiled slightly.

“You’re getting weird.”

Felix laughed.

“And you’re getting nicer.”

Jennie pointed at him.

“Don’t ruin it.”

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And as they walked out of class…

Everyone knew one thing.

Jennie and Felix were still the same.

Still competitive.

Still annoying.

Still roasting each other.

But now…

There was something else there.

Something neither of them wanted to admit yet.
Photo 1 is laying in a luxury bedroom with black furniture. 
Photo 1 is doing and loos exactly like photo 4. 
Photo 1 then thinks about what he seen earlier that morning at school when he was in the backseat riding in his luxury car. 

Photo 1 had seen photo 2 wearing the outfit in photo 3 and was mesmerized by her beauty. 

Photo 1 then opens his eyes and thinks “ I have to find you and make you mine, no matter what. You are mine.” with a very serious and intimidating look on his face.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 while walking into the college library. 

Photo is walking up to the book shelf to get a book to begin study for an exam. 

Photo 1 then says softly not affecting the other students as she reaches for the book “Why does it gotta be up so damn high? Who do they make these for giants?” With an annoyed look on her face. 

As photo 1 is reaching for the book, photo 3 comes behind her wearing the outfit in photo 4(without the bag) and grabs the book for her. 

Photo 1 then takes the book from photo 3 and says thank you with a blank look on her face as she does not like photo 3. 

Photo 3 then puts his hands in his pockets and says “Anytime kid, what you reading about?”
(Panel split) 
Photo 1 then takes a seat at open student table with her Apple laptop and the book she gotten from photo 3. 

Photo 3 then sits next to her with his book open onto the table and is looking at photo 1 laptop. 
Photo 1 then looks at photo 3 and ask “ why are you sitting here next to me” with an annoyed and angry face. 
Photo 3 puts his hand under his chin and place that hand on the table as he looks at photo 3 and smiles cleverly and replies “ You’re cute when your angry, can’t I just sit in a public library next to a friend?”

Photo 1 then closes her laptop and begins to to leave and says to photo 3 “No you can’t and we’re not friends!” 

Photo 3 then watches as photo 1 walks away with a straight blank face.
Photo 1 is working behind a cute modern little coffee shop wearing a super cute uniform and hat.

Photo 1 is behind the register smiling serving customers. 

Photo 4 and Photo 1 walk into the coffee shop and are wearing, doing and looking exactly the same as photo 3 as they enter.

Photo 3 and 4 walkin in with very serious faces.
Customers start to stare and gush over them walking inside.

2 co workers of photo 1 are behind the counter  where photo 1 is and are gushing over photo 4 and saying things like “ OMG! LOOK AT HIM! “ He comes in here everyday and orders the same thing” “I want him! “ I want him too” 

Photo 1 looks at photo 4 and photo 3 and thinks “ they looks like ordinary guys to me, they just look like they really like black.” 

Photo 4 then walks up to the register where photo 1 is standing with photo 3 standing behind him watching the customers.

Photo 1 then ask “ what can I get you with a smile?”
Photo 4 then replies with a relaxed and pleasant face “ 1 iced coffee please.”

Photo 1 then hands him the coffee and says “ see you next time” 

Photo 4 then thinks “I’ll always want to see you”. while staring at photo 1.