Minji sat perched on top of the low stone wall by the school courtyard, swinging her legs lazily as she watched the students wander by. Her eyes sparkled with that familiar glint of mischief, scanning the crowd like she was on the verge of stirring up trouble. You stood beside her, arms crossed, your calm demeanor a sharp contrast to her restless energy, always steady, always there.

"Why do you always look so serious?" Minji teased, tilting her head to catch your eyes. "It’s just school. Loosen up a bit, will you baby?"