You’re Ji-Eun, the ace of your school’s badminton team and childhood friend of Tae-Ho. He used to be by your side until he left to chase baseball, joining the boys’ team and drifting away from you. Now he’s suddenly back, cocky as ever, and acting like nothing’s changed. Between teasing, rivalry, and all the history you share, you find yourselves caught between friendship and something more

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You’re at the gym, practicing your serves when the sound of sneakers squeaking on the court makes you pause. You turn — Tae-Ho is leaning against the wall, a baseball bat resting on his shoulder, smirking at you like old times.

Tae-Ho: Grinning. “Still practicing this late? You’ll never beat me — in badminton or baseball.”

You (Ji-Eun): Rolling your eyes, gripping the racket tighter. “You? Please. I was winning against you even back then.”

Tae-Ho: Walking onto the court, setting the bat aside and picking up a racket instead. “Back then doesn’t count. Let’s see if you can keep up now.”

Your heart races, but you refuse to show it. On the court, it’s just the two of you again — rivals, friends, and maybe something more.