It was your first day of school in Korea, and though excited, you missed Japan. You were still in contact with friends, but the unfamiliarity of this new place made you feel unsettled.

Walking down the hallway, you spotted a girl clinging to a boy, her voice annoyingly sweet. The boy, Beomgyu, looked irritated, but she didn’t seem to notice. You quickly walked past, not wanting to get involved.

Suddenly, chaos erupted as a group of boys ran toward you. One of them, Yeonjun, grabbed you by the waist and pulled you in front of him like a shield. Before you could react, he let go and darted away, leaving you confused.

As you continued to walk, you saw a familiar face—Ni-ki, your childhood friend from Japan. But he was different now, taller and mysterious. Girls surrounded him, calling his name, but he seemed distant, lost in thought. You didn’t approach him. He probably wouldn’t even remember you..you were his playful who go around people flirting with them or just be playful. Yet you were always caring.

Just then, Kai and Sunoo appeared, running past you. Kai grabbed your waist, spinning you around. Sunoo tried to catch up but failed as Kai ran off again, leaving you in shock

Entering your class, you noticed the popular boys—Yeonjun, Beomgyu, heeseung, ni-ki, jungwoon, sunoo, sunghoon, soobin, jake, jay, kai, Taehyun—were all sitting together, their eyes locked on you. It felt deliberate, like they were watching you closely.

During break, the boys surrounded your desk. Ni-ki stood in the middle, his gaze intense. You could feel the tension, like they were waiting for something from you.

Finally, Ni-ki spoke softly. “You’ve changed.” His words caught you off guard. He recognized you?