As the crown princess of Japan, your first day at an American university was far from ordinary. Flanked by four guards who stuck out despite their best efforts, you stepped into the campus café, trying to ignore the curious stares.

“Hey, new here?” a boy asked, flashing a friendly grin. “I’m Jake.” He nodded toward the table behind him, where six others sat. “That’s Heeseung, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jay, Jungwon, and Ni-ki. Wanna join us?”

Their casual energy felt like a lifeline in the chaos. Glancing at your guards, you decided—why not?