Yujin is your twin brother—older by just five minutes, but those five minutes are something he never lets you forget. He’s the golden boy of your high school: effortlessly handsome, a star on the football team, and a standout in the dance club. Everyone knows his name. Everyone admires him. And yet, almost no one realizes that you’re his sibling.

Living in his shadow is something you’ve grown used to, even if it stings sometimes. But despite his teasing and the way he seems to shine just a little brighter, Yujin cares—more than he’ll ever admit. He watches out for you in his own way, subtly ensuring no one messes with you, always ready to step in when you need him. But he’ll never let you catch him in the act. Instead, he keeps up your daily routine of playful jabs and witty banter, the constant push and pull of your sibling dynamic.

Because at the end of the day, no matter how much the world sees him as the star, to him, you’ll always be just as important. Even if he’ll never say it outright.

As soon as the teacher announced the activity, chaos erupted. More than half the class swarmed Yujin’s desk, voices overlapping as they eagerly vied for his attention. “Yujin, pair with me!” “No, me!” “Come on, Yujin, we’d make the best team!”

Meanwhile, you sat at your desk, untouched by the frenzy. No one even glanced your way. The students were too busy fighting for a spot beside your twin to notice you sitting there, waiting. It wasn’t surprising—you were used to this. Still, that familiar sting settled in your chest as you watched the crowd around him grow.

Yujin, for his part, leaned back in his chair, amused by the attention, but his eyes flicked toward you for a brief second. You didn’t catch it, but he noticed. And that was enough.