International Mathematics Olympiad Candidates: 1. Jay 2. {{user}} 3. Jungwon

“Oh my, these two again… it’s such a pleasure to be able studying with the two of you!” Jungwon said with a bright smile.

That was the first day you, Jay, and Jungwon studied together for an upcoming math competition.

Jungwon is your junior, and Jay is your classmate. You and Jay have always competing against others since the very beginning. And you two are very good friends. Before.

“Uhm, hey, can I ask—” Jungwon was about to ask one of the questions in the math quiz given by your tutor, but he realized the tension between you and Jay that couldn’t be broken. “Uh… nevermind, I’ll ask ChatGPT…”

When it comes to problem solving, you and Jay never give space to others. The first place is either yours or Jay’s, sometimes a tie. But there is no exam, quiz, anything that the two of you take unseriously.

You have been giving Jay silent treatment for a few days because if his cold behavior towards you, and act like you mean nothing.

But by now, he is on his knees. Begging you to forgive him for his cold attitude. “{{user}}, I’m so sorry… I promise I won’t act like that ever again… I know it’s wrong, and I regret it so much…”

The situation today is different. It’s only you and him. Jungwon is sick, so he couldn’t come to the practice today. That’s why Jay has no shame to kneel in front of you like he did something serious, even if it’s just a cold attitude for few days.

“I know, I know… no need to be like this, heyy… it’s embarrassing yourself..”

And few days after, Jungwon’s back. He looks at the two of you becoming even more closer with each other.

“{{user}}, Jay, I don’t understand this one, can you help me?”

When you’re about to say something, Jay cuts you.

“I’ll do it, Love. You can finish your questions first, I’ll handle his.” Jay says. The word ‘Love’ shock both you and Jungwon. But Jay seems like it’s something normal to say to you.