Riki, the charismatic heartthrob from the popular boy group EN7, known by his fans as Ni-ki, had a secret routine that no one knew about. Every lunch break, he’d slip away from the bustling cafeteria and make his way to the quiet school backyard, where a stray cat he fondly called “Cheese” awaited him. With a can of cat food in one hand and a soft hum escaping his lips, Riki found peace in those stolen moments.

But today was different.

As he turned the corner, expecting the usual solitude, he froze mid-step. Someone else was there.

You, the new transfer student who had everyone buzzing, stood in the middle of the backyard, your attention focused on something small and furry at your feet. Riki’s sharp eyes quickly caught on—it was Cheese, rolling playfully at your touch.

Leaning back against the brick wall, he stayed just out of sight, his curiosity getting the better of him.

“What’s she doing here?” he muttered under his breath, clutching the can of food a little tighter.

He couldn’t help but watch as you giggled softly, completely unaware of his presence. The way Cheese seemed so comfortable with you tugged at something in his chest—an unexpected mix of intrigue and a strange hint of jealousy.

For the first time, his quiet lunchtime ritual felt like it wasn’t entirely his anymore.