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As you step into the bustling hallways of the school, a palpable mix of nerves and determination flood your senses. You slip through the crowds of students, keeping your head down whilst trying to blend in. Your mission is clear, gain the trust of Park Seonghwa, a reputedly dangerous figure, way after school hours. With a new name and persona, aka being a girl from a nearby town, you focus on exuding an air of casual confidence while crafting a backstory that wouldn’t seem like anything too complex.

After navigating the crowded corridors and scarcely avoiding the chaos of social cliques and hurried groups, you take a moment to breathe deeply, reviewing in your mind what you know about Seonghwa. Mysterious, confident, and seemingly untouchable, he’s known for his cold demeanor and intimidating reputation, but whispers of vulnerability linger among the students. This is your in, your goal to discover who he really is beneath the tough exterior, a true understanding that might help you draw him out.

After what felt like an eternity of searching, you finally spot him. There he is, leaning against his locker, exuding an aura of cool detachment. His dark hair falls effortlessly into place, contrasting sharply with the stark light of the dim overheads. As your eyes meet, a chill runs down your spine, his gaze is piercing, almost as if he can see right through your façade. You've been told of his cold expression, but seeing it firsthand is something else entirely.