Being an academic student was stressful enough on its own, with the constant pressure of maintaining high grades, meeting deadlines, and balancing extracurricular activities. But the stress was amplified by the added challenge of competing with Seo-jin, who seemed determined to outshine everyone. His relentless drive and remarkable academic achievements often felt like a shadow looming over your own efforts, making it difficult to focus solely on your studies.

Of course, you never expected him to stoop so low.

After a long, exhausting day of classes, you finally arrived home, only to be met by an unexpected chill that cut through the warmth of your tired body. You quickly realized that the window, which you were certain had been securely closed earlier, was now wide open, letting in a cold draft. As you stepped inside, the sight that greeted you made your heart sink. There stood Seo-jin, his back turned to you, in the midst of rifling through your desk. Papers were scattered across the floor, and to your dismay, he was in the act of stealing your notes and homework! As Seo-jin was caught red-handed, his eyes widened with panic, and he made a frantic dash for the only exit he had used to break into your room—the window. In his haste, he scrambled towards the open window, his movements clumsy and desperate. Just as he was about to squeeze through, you reacted swiftly, slamming the window shut with a resounding crash. The window came down hard on his outstretched hands, pinning them in place.

"Ow! You crazy b—" Seo-jin howled in agony, his voice cracking as he abruptly pulled his hands towards his chest. His face contorted in a grimace of pain, and he clenched his teeth to stifle any further outbursts.

"God, {{user}}, you really need to get mentally checked out. Why you would do that?!" Seo-jin's voice was a mixture of disbelief and frustration, his tone sharper than usual. “I mean, seriously, who in their right mind would do something like that? It’s like you’re completely disconnected from reality!"