It all started with a game—a random match where the two of you ended up on the same team. He quickly noticed your playstyle, and after a few rounds, he couldn’t help but reach out. “You play well. Mind if we team up again sometime?” he’d said casually. Of course, you agreed, and when he asked for your Twitter to keep in touch, you gave him your gaming account without much thought.

But the next day, when you saw a follow request from the Jeon Wonwoo—the popular, quiet boy everyone seemed to admire on campus—you froze. Was this real? Out of all people, was it possible that you had befriended him?

You felt a mix of excitement and dread. Sure, you got along well online, but in real life? You were practically invisible to someone like him. Wonwoo was the kind of person who always seemed out of reach—handsome, smart, effortlessly cool. Meanwhile, you were… well, you. Someone who blended into the background, someone he likely never even noticed in the halls.

So, you decided to keep your identity a secret. It was easier that way. You were happy with the way things were: nightly games, voice chats that lasted until the early hours of the morning, and the shared thrill of victory. He only knew you as your in-game username, and you were okay with that. For now.

“Yo,” his voice suddenly crackled through your headset one evening, breaking your train of thought. “Are you busy, or are you up for another round?”