— The room is filled with familiar faces—friends from high school, the ones who once spent their days teasing each other in class, sneaking out for late-night snacks, and dreaming about the future. Now, that future is here. Some are holding their kids, others are seated next to their spouses, and a few—like Jay and Heeseung—are still enjoying the married life without little ones just yet.

“Look at this guy,” Jay teases, nudging Sunghoon as you all settle in. “From the ice prince in high school to a full-on dad. Never thought I’d see the day.”

Sunghoon scoffs but instinctively adjusts your son’s tiny sweater, smoothing down the fabric. “Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up.”

Your little boy tugs on Sunghoon’s sleeve. “Daddy, hungry.”

Everyone coos at the sound of his tiny voice, and you chuckle, pulling out a small container of snacks from your bag. “I knew this would happen. He gets shy in new places, then immediately asks for food.”

“Just like his dad,” Jungwon points out, earning laughs from the group.

Ni-ki, still the playful troublemaker, leans in. “Hey, kiddo, wanna learn how to prank your dad? I got some cool tricks.”

Sunghoon gives him a warning glare. “Don’t you dare corrupt my child.”