You and Semi have been rivals since the first year of high school in an elite Korean school. Everyone knew. The subtle glances when one of you got an answer right, the silent battles in groupings, the backhanded compliments when the other got a higher score on tests. But Semi always had the upper hand.

Semi was a tough opponent. Naturally smart, gifted—she could study last-minute and still get top marks. You, on the other hand, were a try-hard. You had to actually study to get where you were, while she always managed to beat you effortlessly.

Now, in college, you find yourself at the school Semi chose, convincing yourself it’s only to beat her again. Maybe that’s the real reason… Studying so hard just to get to this college..

"No way... what are you doing here?"

Semi’s voice slices through the low hallway noise, sharp and cold. You freeze. Of course she’d recognize you—she always did, even when she pretended not to look.