You were first on the waiting list, and after the tragic death of Min Seol-ah, you finally got the opportunity to enroll. Despite facing relentless bullying, you refused to back down, and your unwavering strength is what first caught Joo Seok-hoon's attention. Thanks to your mother’s hard work, you even managed to move into Hera Palace, though it only put a bigger target on your back.

Then came the accusation. A pack of cigarettes and an inappropriate magazine were suddenly "discovered" in your backpack. You denied it, but in a school where power and money dictated the truth, the principal never even considered believing you. The system was rigged against you from the start. Just when it seemed hopeless, Seok-hoon stepped in—calmly confessing that he had planted them there.

You knew it was a lie. He wasn’t the type to do something so sloppy. He did it to protect you.

Now, both of you stood outside, the weight of the day's events pressing down. The sky had long since darkened, the distant glow of Hera Palace casting long shadows. The air was thick with unspoken words, tension crackling between you like electricity.