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Character Growth Manhwa

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It is a dark and stormy night.
(Panel shows a tall corporate building surrounded by glass windows) 
Next panel(shows a Mercedes Benz pulling up to the building) 
Photo 2 is walking into the lobby of the building and beside is photo 4 walking also. 
Photo 2 has a serious look on his face as he walks with photo 4 who also has a serious look on his face. 

(Panel shows photo 2 and photo 4 standing in front of a double door on the executive floor) 

Photo 4 then says to photo 2 “ Damn, what do you think it is this time?” 

Photo 2 then looks at the door with a serious face and responds “ I never know. “

Photo 2 then walks into a luxury executive office decorated in black furniture. 

Photo 1 has a bodyguard wearing a black suit standing behind him. 

Photo 1 is sitting in the center of the room in a black chair with black gloves on holding a glass of ice and bourbon. 

(The chair that photo 1 is sitting in has a loveseat couch on each side facing photo 1 ) 

Photo 2 then grabs a seat facing photo 1 while photo 4 stands behind the couch he his sitting in with his hands behind his back. 

Photo 1 looks at photo 2 with a very straight and serious face and says “Taeha, how are your studies?”

Photo 2 then replies with a relaxed face “The university is going fine, everything is straight forward and will not interfere with my work.”

Photo 1 then takes a sip of his drink and says “Good.”

Photo 3 then walks in with a body gaurd wearing a black suit. 

Photo 3 then walks into the office with a big devilish smile “ Sorry I’m late, parking took forever with these assholes.”

Photo 1 and photo 2 and photo 3 look at photo 3 with an annoyed straight face.

Photo 3 then takes a seat facing photo 1 and photo 2 with the bodyguard standing behind him with their hands behind their back.  

Photo 1 then snaps his fingers signaling his young assistant and says “ Alright, let’s begin.”
I really loved you, so much.

Suddenly, Quay felt a prick in his nose, gasped softly, and his voice trembled. The moment he lowered his head and then raised it again, he saw Ashley rushing across the ice rink toward them.

He's going to confess his love to Ariel.

That's what Quay thought, just like everyone else. And when he saw the bright smile on Ashley's face, a slight pang of bitterness crossed his heart. He tried to prepare himself mentally; soon, Ashley would confess his love to Ariel and ask her to come back to him. And maybe they'd even share a kiss.

Well, then, I'll congratulate him.

Quay said this to himself and waited.

Ashley glided on with incredible speed. But instead of stopping where his friends had gathered, he placed one hand on the barrier and jumped over it.

Huh?

Ashley's direction was a little odd. Ariel was on the other side, wasn't she? While Quee was still wondering, Ashley suddenly rushed over and was right beside him.

Suddenly, Ashley pulled Quee into a tight embrace.

What? Huh? What…?

Quee’s eyes widened in shock. But before he could process what was happening, Ashley released his arms and gently cupped Quee’s face in his hands.

Without giving Quee a moment to think, Ashley pressed his lips to Quee’s.

Quee wasn’t the only one frozen in shock; the entire crowd was stunned. Before everyone’s astonished eyes, Ashley deepened the kiss, then slowly pulled away.

Ashley’s face was flushed crimson. He looked directly into Quee’s eyes and said,

“I love you, Quee. Will you go out with me?”

Quee was so stunned he couldn’t move.

No one said a word.

But for Ashley, it didn’t matter.

The only thing he wanted to hear at that moment was Koi's answer.

The noise of the stands and the music still echoed around them, but it couldn't affect them in the slightest.

I want fan art of this scene from the novel Lick Me Up If You Can.
A tired young witch with short silver hair and a crooked black hat works the night shift at a tiny convenience store.

Panel 1: She stands behind the register at 2:00 a.m., staring blankly at a glowing blue ghost who has placed a cup of instant noodles on the counter. The store is empty, fluorescent-lit, and rainy outside. The ghost looks nervous and searches its transparent pockets.

Panel 2: The witch sighs and points to a handwritten sign that says, “NO SOULS, CURSES, OR ANCIENT COINS.” The embarrassed ghost holds up one ancient gold coin while the noodles begin floating beside it.

Style: supernatural comedy, expressive faces, detailed modern manhwa art, cinematic lighting.
AI與人情味
角色

奶奶、AI機器人、孫女

四格腳本
第1格

奶奶用AI寫生日卡片。

第2格

AI快速生成內容。

第3格

奶奶親手加上一句話:
「奶奶永遠愛你。」

第4格

孫女感動擁抱。
台詞:「科技方便,但心意最重要!」
Panel 1 wide 
Photo 1 In his new body and baggy clothes saying what the hell man as he remembers his ability and gets happy that he has awakened picking up his phone again trying to call mat again when he finally gets a answer 
Panel 2 split 
Photo 1 saying on the photo to photo 2 where the hell you been at Mat I been calling you to tell you I awakened my ability. Next panel photo 2 saying man you won’t believe what the fuck happened to me man I awakened my shit to you know what I’m saying and fucked around an use my shit in my house and almost burned it down got scared an teleported the whole damn house to another world man shit crazy. Looking out his window at a rainbow deer 
Panel 3 split 
Photo 1 saying Ayo that’s crazy photo 2 saying why the hell you sound like that photo 1 saying man I got turn into a damn kid again but yo are you still in another world photo 2 saying fuck ni I’m still here photo 1 saying how you talking to me then photo 2 saying shirt I don’t know but my power and everything still working
Photo 1 returns to his chambers in his kingdom sitting in his throne in front of his bed he open up a comic-book with photo 2 on it and in the comic-book when a knock on his door startles him tossing the comic-book before saying enter at his door is photo 3 wearing a black shirt and black shirt and a sliver right arm in armor saying we are there no guards you trust us enough to let us Rome freely about the castle photo 1 laughing saying there are no guards because I don't need them I don't trust you all but not even in 100,000 one-hundred thousand years any of you could touch me now speak freely what is it you seek Asia
- photo 3 saying I want to build a bathroom Photo 1 laughing stopping her saying we have working bathrooms I am a God not a fool! have left out a lot of technology advancement but a bathroom wasn't 1 of them
-photo 3 saying wow ok then I'd like the best metals sent to my room photo 1 saying can do
-photo 3 saying I didn't know you liked comic books acknowledging the comic on the ground
-photo 4 walking around the castle with his pit-bull spotting Asia hey you think you can make armor for me and my pit-bull
Chapter 15 – The School Festival Disaster

The rumor was supposed to disappear.

That was the plan.

Unfortunately…

The school had other plans.

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The next morning, the hallway was covered with posters.

ANNUAL SCHOOL FESTIVAL – THIS FRIDAY

Everyone was excited.

Everyone except Jennie.

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Jennie walked through the hallway with her usual cool attitude.

Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore a black cropped jacket over a graphic shirt, baggy cargo pants, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones around her neck.

She looked at the festival posters.

“No.”

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Lisa looked confused.

Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black bomber jacket, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“No what?”

“No festival.”

Lisa blinked.

“It’s one of the biggest events of the year.”

“Exactly.”

“So?”

“So everyone will be annoying.”

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Han walked over.

His messy brown hair was sticking up, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

“Correction.”

Everyone looked at him.

“Everyone will be annoying except me.”

Jennie stared.

“Especially you.”

Han looked offended.

“Wow.”

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Rosé laughed.

Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders, and she wore an oversized cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots.

“You know you’ll have fun.”

“No.”

“You always say no.”

“And I’m always right.”

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Jisoo smiled.

Her long dark red hair rested neatly over one shoulder. She wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots.

“You’re going to participate.”

Jennie looked shocked.

“Why does everyone think that?”

“Because we know you.”

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Then Felix walked in.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore his black varsity jacket, white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and basketball sneakers.

He looked at the poster.

“Festival?”

Jennie immediately pointed.

“No.”

Felix smiled.

“You didn’t even let me speak.”

“I know what you’re going to say.”

“What?”

“You’re going to say basketball.”

Felix paused.

“…I was.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Later that day, the teacher announced the festival assignments.

“Every group will prepare an activity.”

The class became excited.

Then the teacher read:

“Jennie and Felix will lead the main stage performance.”

Silence.

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Jennie:

“No.”

Felix:

“Wait, what?”

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Han immediately started laughing.

“Oh, this is perfect.”

Lisa smiled.

“The universe is forcing them.”

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Felix looked at Jennie.

“So…”

“No.”

“You don’t even know what I was going to say.”

“I know.”

“You’re impossible.”

“And you’re too confident.”

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The problem was…

They were actually a great team.

Felix handled the crowd.

Jennie handled the music.

Together…

They made the entire performance idea better than anyone expected.

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After school, they stayed behind to practice.

The gym was empty.

Jennie connected her DJ equipment.

Felix practiced his part.

For once…

They weren’t fighting.

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Felix looked over.

“You know…”

“What?”

“You’re really good at this.”

Jennie looked suspicious.

“Are you complimenting me?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s true.”

She looked away.

“That’s weird.”

“You don’t like compliments?”

“I don’t know what to do with them.”

Felix laughed.

“That explains a lot.”

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Jennie smiled.

Then immediately pointed at him.

“Don’t get comfortable.”

“There she is.”

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From outside the gym door…

Han, Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo, and Hyunjin were watching.

Han whispered:

“They’re literally acting like a couple.”

Lisa smiled.

“But they’ll deny it.”

Hyunjin placed a hand over his heart.

“The slow burn continues.”

Jisoo sighed.

“It’s a school festival, not a drama.”

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Inside…

Jennie and Felix continued practicing.

Still teasing.

Still competing.

Still pretending they didn’t care.

But everyone else knew…

The festival wasn’t going to be the only thing happening that week.
Just... just tell me the truth. Please. Did you do this?  I did not I promise I’d never do anything like that to someone I call a friend *Macy lets out a small, broken sound, pulling the pillow tighter against her chest. Her face is buried, so her voice is muffled.*  Then who did?  *Alba scoffs, a sharp, dismissive sound. She takes a half-step forward, closing the distance between you, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest. Her eyes are like chips of flint.*  Oh, spare us the 'friend' routine. That's a little hard to believe right now, don't you think? You were the only other person in this room. The only one. Macy trusted you, and you were sitting right there at her desk while she went to the bathroom. Are you saying the photos just magically uploaded themselves? No I’m not saying that but the reality is someone had to do it I know with all my heart I would never no I could never do a friend like like trust me *Alba's laugh is short and entirely without humor. She pushes off the wall she was leaning against, taking another deliberate step into your personal space. The air crackles with her anger.*  Trust you? Are you kidding me? Trust is what got her into this mess. Macy trusted you, and now her life is being torn apart online by a bunch of scumbags.  *She gestures sharply towards the bed where Macy is still curled up, trembling slightly.*  Look at her. Go on, look. That's what your 'friendship' did.  *Macy slowly lifts her head from the pillow. Her eyes, puffy and red, meet yours for a fleeting second before darting away. Her voice is barely a whisper, fragile and cracking.*  But Alba... they're right. Someone had to do it. If... if it wasn't you, then who else could it have been?  *Alba's gaze remains fixed on you, hard and unwavering.*  Don't bother answering her. You're just going to spin more lies. I've heard enough. You have one minute to get out of our room, or I'm calling Campus Security and telling them everything. Let's see how much they 'trust' you. Macy please give me a chance to get to the bottom of this blindly blaming me will now solve this but in the meantime i can place a block on all leaked photos and videos anything that has your name or face involved I can have blocked
Just... just tell me the truth. Please. Did you do this?  I did not I promise I’d never do anything like that to someone I call a friend *Macy lets out a small, broken sound, pulling the pillow tighter against her chest. Her face is buried, so her voice is muffled.*  Then who did?  *Alba scoffs, a sharp, dismissive sound. She takes a half-step forward, closing the distance between you, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest. Her eyes are like chips of flint.*  Oh, spare us the 'friend' routine. That's a little hard to believe right now, don't you think? You were the only other person in this room. The only one. Macy trusted you, and you were sitting right there at her desk while she went to the bathroom. Are you saying the photos just magically uploaded themselves? No I’m not saying that but the reality is someone had to do it I know with all my heart I would never no I could never do a friend like like trust me *Alba's laugh is short and entirely without humor. She pushes off the wall she was leaning against, taking another deliberate step into your personal space. The air crackles with her anger.*  Trust you? Are you kidding me? Trust is what got her into this mess. Macy trusted you, and now her life is being torn apart online by a bunch of scumbags.  *She gestures sharply towards the bed where Macy is still curled up, trembling slightly.*  Look at her. Go on, look. That's what your 'friendship' did.  *Macy slowly lifts her head from the pillow. Her eyes, puffy and red, meet yours for a fleeting second before darting away. Her voice is barely a whisper, fragile and cracking.*  But Alba... they're right. Someone had to do it. If... if it wasn't you, then who else could it have been?  *Alba's gaze remains fixed on you, hard and unwavering.*  Don't bother answering her. You're just going to spin more lies. I've heard enough. You have one minute to get out of our room, or I'm calling Campus Security and telling them everything. Let's see how much they 'trust' you. Macy please give me a chance to get to the bottom of this blindly blaming me will now solve this but in the meantime i can place a block on all leaked photos and videos anything that has your name or face involved I can have blocked
"If you keep staring at that page without turning it, the ink is going to start migrating onto your skin," Elias said, his voice barely a whisper.

He was leaning against the mahogany bookshelves of the university library, the scent of old paper and floor wax hanging heavy in the air. The silence of the archives was absolute, save for the rhythmic, distant thumping of a radiator that sounded like a failing heart. Elias wasn't looking at the books, though; he was watching the way the dust motes danced in the narrow slivers of light cutting through the heavy velvet curtains. He shifted his weight, the gray vest he wore feeling a bit too tight across his chest, and glanced toward the table where the other man sat.
Panel 1 wide 
Photo 1 step onto the stage as photo 2 with her eyes closed is standing saying hero are you ready photo 1 saying yes as he steps into the cycle of light 

Panel2 split 

photo 1 Name Kevin level??? Class Dragon-knight has the ability to subjugate all dragons with the exception of God level being SSS+ MP 15,000 HP 11,990 photo 2 nearly opening her eyes to see photo 1 his stats are quite impressive 

Panel 3 wide
Photo 2 with her eyes closed saying I’ll accompany you to see the king standing next to photo 1

Panel 4 split 
Photo 1 walking through the castle along side photo 2 with her eyes closed photo 1 asking photo 2 how does she navigate the castle with out opening her eyes photo 2 saying with her eyes closed photo 2 saying I have the ability to see the energy all living things gives off even with my eyes closed I can still see the bright energy (as photo 2&1 reach the hall of the king) 
Panel 5 split 
Photo 3 sitting in his castle throne as photo 4 is standing beside him smiling with a hand on the throne photo 3 is sitting in photo 2 saying hello my king this is these are the heroes that was summoned photo 3 saying hello heroes I’m typhoon
(Panel 1 wide photo 1 rushing over to photo 3 who is being helped to her feet by photo 4 saying I’m fine I’m fine!!! As they are surrounded by Ice in the garden of the castle) 

Panel 2 split in 3 
Photo 2 saying so is anyone going to tell me what’s going on photo 1 looking irritated saying if you was here you’d know!!! Photo 3 saying it’s ok guys no need to be upset with each other. (Looking at photo 2 saying) TJ was possessed by a spirit we had to fight him it didn’t look good for us! 

Panel 3 wide 
Photo 2 saying where are they now photo 3 pointing to a dark circle with red lightning going through it surrounded by ice 

Panel 4 split 
photo 4 standing next to photo 3 with his brown pit-bull with a white patch on it’s chest and his massive black and red falcon flying near by saying I have to get stronger 

Panel 5 split 3 
Photo 1 saying let me heal you Asia (to photo 3) photo 1 using his newly unlocked skill (blessing of the Paladin) maxing out all his MP then stumbling nearly falling photo 3 saying the fight must have been a hard one 

Panel 6 split 
Photo 3 being engulfed in golden light as her HP and MP goes up from photo 1 ability blessing of the paladin (photo 3 looking to photo 4 saying I have a suit made for you
It is 1:30 am at college. 
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2.
Photo 1 is lying in a bedroom decorated for a girl surrounded by Windows.
Photo 1 is laying on the bed looking at her black IPhone texting.

She then gets a text from a number saved as “Unknown Number 💔🥀”

(Close up of the phone text messages on iMessage)

The unknown number says “Hey 👋🏻 can we talk? I feel like we should since we’re in the same class and I see you all over campus.” 
Photo 1 replies “ Why? We can see each and not acknowledge each other.”
Unknown number says “ I just wanna do the right going. I feel I have change and I hurt you , I just wanna tell you how sorry I am for hurting you💔”
“It’s fine if you don’t wanna talk, I’ll leave you alone.”

Photo 1 replies “…….come over 😓”

Photo 1 then puts the phone down on the bed.
Photo 1 lays her face on the pillow and looks info the distance with a sad look on her face and thinks “Mei, what are you doing?”

Photo 1 then looks up at her bedroom door as she heard a knock at the front door of the apartment. 

Photo 1 then walks to open the front door of her luxury apartment. 

Photo 1 then opens the door with a worried and sad look on her face ready to cry.

(Panel close up to photo 1 as she opens the front door)
Panel 1 
photo 1 and photo 4 talking when photo 2 thanks photo 1 for his new suit photo 1 saying you welcome Ky 

Panel 2 wide 
photo 4 walking the hallway of the castle when he over hears yelling coming from photo 2 room 

Panel 3 
photo 4 knocking on photo 2 door photo 2 scrambling to pick up his chair he knocked over when photo 3 walk to him say don’t answer the door just stay with me 

Panel 4 
Photo 2 opens his room to see photo 4 photo 2 what’s up ky photo 4 saying I don’t know man you tell me you the one in here talking to yourself photo 3 floating around to photo 4 rubbing his face saying you are handsome 

Panel 5 photo 4 grabbing photo 3 hand says thank but what are you 

Panel 6 wide 
Photo 3 jumping back saying you can see me to photo 4 

Panel 7 photo 4 saying yes as a system screen pops up that only he could see  saying wondering spirt level 40 has 5 ability 1.)killing touch 2.) paralyzing stare 3.) transparent body 4.)soul cycle 5.) metal distortion 

Panel 6 close 
Photo 2 saying you can see her in shock
Panel 1 
photo 1 and photo 4 talking when photo 2 thanks photo 1 for his new suit photo 1 saying you welcome Ky 

Panel 2 wide 
photo 4 walking the hallway of the castle when he over hears yelling coming from photo 2 room 

Panel 3 
photo 4 knocking on photo 2 door photo 2 scrambling to pick up his chair he knocked over when photo 3 walk to him say don’t answer the door just stay with me 

Panel 4 
Photo 2 opens his room to see photo 4 photo 2 what’s up ky photo 4 saying I don’t know man you tell me you the one in here talking to yourself photo 3 floating around to photo 4 rubbing his face saying you are handsome 

Panel 5 photo 4 grabbing photo 3 hand says thank but what are you 

Panel 6 wide 
Photo 3 jumping back saying you can see me to photo 4 

Panel 7 photo 4 saying yes as a system screen pops up that only he could see  saying wondering spirt level 40 has 5 ability 1.)killing touch 2.) paralyzing stare 3.) transparent body 4.)soul cycle 5.) metal distortion 

Panel 6 close 
Photo 2 saying you can see her in shock
Book 2 – Chapter 37: The Girls Before the Dance

Seven hours.

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That was all that was left until the college dance.

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The dorm was unusually calm.

No rushing.

No panic.

Just four friends sitting together before the biggest night of the year.

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The Girls’ Room

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Jennie sat on the floor checking her DJ playlist one last time.

Her short dark bob was slightly messy, and she wore a comfortable black hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers.

Even when relaxing…

She still looked like the campus DJ queen.

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Lisa sat on the bed beside her.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands throughout — was tied back casually.

She wore a cozy sweatshirt and jeans.

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Jisoo was fixing her hair in the mirror.

Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips was styled beautifully.

She wore a soft sweater and a skirt, already looking elegant.

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Rosé sat beside her, smiling.

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was styled naturally, and she wore a relaxed outfit while preparing her accessories.

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For a moment…

Everything felt peaceful.

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Then Rosé spoke.

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“So…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I have something to tell you.”

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Jennie immediately narrowed her eyes.

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“Why does that sound suspicious?”

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Rosé laughed.

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“I’m going to the dance with Han.”

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Silence.

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Then—

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Lisa smiled.

“Finally!”

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Jisoo laughed.

“You two were so obvious.”

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Rosé covered her face.

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“Were we?”

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Yes.”

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“How?”

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“You both looked at each other like you forgot other people existed.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“That’s… accurate.”

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Jennie’s Turn

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Lisa looked at Jennie.

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“Your turn.”

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Jennie blinked.

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“My turn for what?”

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“Who are you going with?”

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Jennie immediately looked away.

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“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

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Everyone stared.

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Jennie sighed.

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“Fine.”

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A pause.

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“Felix.”

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Lisa smiled.

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“I knew it.”

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Jennie pointed.

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“Don’t.”

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“I’m not saying anything.”

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“Your face is saying enough.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“You’re happy.”

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Jennie looked offended.

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“No.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Your denial is getting weaker.”

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“Impossible.”

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Jisoo’s Secret

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Jennie looked at Jisoo.

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“What about you?”

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Jisoo smiled.

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“Hyunjin.”

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Lisa gasped.

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“Wait, really?”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Yes.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“That explains why he was acting like he was in a movie.”

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Rosé laughed.

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“He practiced, didn’t he?”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“For a very long time.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa’s Silence

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The room became quieter.

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Lisa smiled.

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“I’m happy for you guys.”

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But the others noticed.

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Jennie looked at her.

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“Lisa.”

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“I’m fine.”

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Jisoo tilted her head.

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“Are you sure?”

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Lisa looked down.

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For a second…

She didn’t answer.

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“I guess I just didn’t expect everyone to have plans.”

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The room softened.

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Rosé immediately moved closer.

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“Hey.”

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Lisa looked up.

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“You’re not left out.”

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Jisoo nodded.

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“Never.”

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Jennie put down her headphones.

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“You’re literally the person who keeps us all together.”

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Lisa smiled slightly.

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“That sounded almost nice coming from you.”

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Jennie rolled her eyes.

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“Don’t ruin it.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Lisa hugged them.

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Lisa’s Secret

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After a moment…

Lisa smiled.

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“Actually…”

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Everyone looked at her.

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“I do have someone to go with.”

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Jennie raised an eyebrow.

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“Excuse me?”

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Lisa grinned.

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“He’s a friend.”

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Rosé smiled.

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“Who?”

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Lisa shook her head.

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“Not telling.”

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Jisoo laughed.

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“Why?”

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“Because I want to surprise you.”

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Jennie smirked.

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“Suspicious.”

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“Very.”

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“But…”

Lisa smiled.

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“I’m excited.”

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Jennie nodded.

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“Good.”

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A pause.

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“And if he disappoints you…”

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Lisa laughed.

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“You’re going to roast him?”

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Jennie shrugged.

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“Obviously.”

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Everyone laughed.

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Seven hours later…

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Four girls would walk into the dance.

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Four different stories.

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Four different secrets.

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And one unforgettable night waiting for them.
Book 2 – Chapter 23: The Worst Timing Ever

The morning after…

Everything was normal.

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Well…

Almost normal.

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Jennie walked into the dorm kitchen wearing her usual black oversized hoodie, cargo pants, and boots.

Her short dark bob was perfectly styled, giving her the same intimidating DJ queen energy.

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Lisa was already there.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands — was tied back slightly. She wore a comfortable hoodie and leggings while making breakfast.

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Lisa looked at Jennie.

“You’re smiling.”

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Jennie immediately stopped.

“No, I’m not.”

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“You were.”

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“I was thinking.”

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“About Felix?”

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Jennie froze.

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“No.”

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Lisa smiled.

“That pause was a whole confession.”

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Jennie grabbed a drink.

“You talk too much.”

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“That’s your way of saying yes.”

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“That’s my way of saying you’re annoying.”

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“Same thing.”

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Jennie rolled her eyes.

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Then…

The door opened.

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Jisoo walked in wearing a soft sweater and jeans. Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips was styled beautifully.

Rosé followed behind her wearing a denim jacket and comfortable pants. Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was slightly messy in a cute way.

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Rosé looked between Lisa and Jennie.

“What did we miss?”

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Lisa pointed at Jennie.

“She smiled.”

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Everyone gasped dramatically.

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Jennie stared.

“Are you all done?”

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“No,” Jisoo said immediately.

⸻

Jennie sighed.

⸻

“Traitors.”

⸻

Later – Practice Room

⸻

Everyone gathered for rehearsal.

⸻

Felix arrived.

His blonde hair was slightly styled, and he wore a black hoodie, jeans, and sneakers.

⸻

Jennie looked at him.

Just for a second.

⸻

A tiny smile.

⸻

Han saw it.

Immediately.

⸻

“Oh.”

⸻

Everyone looked.

⸻

Han pointed.

“Something is happening.”

⸻

Jennie turned.

“Finish that sentence and regret it.”

⸻

Han stopped.

⸻

“Never mind.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

His red-tipped hair stood out as he adjusted his jacket.

⸻

“Han finally learned survival instincts.”

⸻

Han looked at him.

“Don’t act like you’re safe.”

⸻

Felix tried not to smile.

⸻

Jennie noticed.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

“Your face is suspicious.”

⸻

“My face?”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“How can my face be suspicious?”

⸻

“You’re Felix.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

The Weird Part

⸻

During practice…

The music suddenly stopped.

⸻

Everyone looked at Jennie.

⸻

“What happened?”

⸻

Jennie checked the equipment.

⸻

“The cable is missing.”

⸻

Han raised his hand.

“I might know why.”

⸻

Everyone looked at him.

⸻

“…Why?”

⸻

“I may have borrowed it.”

⸻

Jennie’s eyes narrowed.

⸻

“Why?”

⸻

“I thought it was a charger.”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Hyunjin covered his face.

⸻

Jisoo blinked.

⸻

Rosé laughed.

⸻

Felix looked at Han.

“How?”

⸻

Han shrugged.

“It looked like one.”

⸻

Jennie slowly walked toward him.

⸻

“Han.”

⸻

“Yes?”

⸻

“Congratulations.”

⸻

“On what?”

⸻

“You are officially the reason instructions exist.”

⸻

Everyone burst out laughing.

⸻

The Even Worse Timing

⸻

After practice…

Jennie and Felix were alone putting equipment away.

⸻

Felix smiled.

“You know…”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“I like this version of you.”

⸻

Jennie looked at him.

“What version?”

⸻

“The one that doesn’t pretend she doesn’t care.”

⸻

She stared.

⸻

Then immediately recovered.

⸻

“Don’t get emotional.”

⸻

“I’m just saying.”

⸻

“You’re always just saying.”

⸻

He laughed.

⸻

Then suddenly…

The door opened.

⸻

Lisa.

Jisoo.

Rosé.

Han.

Hyunjin.

⸻

All standing there.

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Everyone looked at Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Felix froze.

⸻

Jennie froze.

⸻

Han slowly smiled.

⸻

“Oh.”

⸻

Jennie immediately pointed.

“No.”

⸻

“I didn’t even say anything.”

⸻

“You were about to.”

⸻

Han closed his mouth.

⸻

Lisa looked between them.

⸻

“So…”

⸻

Jennie stared.

⸻

“So what?”

⸻

Lisa smiled.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Absolutely nothing.”

⸻

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

⸻

“Everyone leave.”

⸻

They laughed.

⸻

Because everyone knew.

⸻

The savage DJ queen was still savage.

⸻

Still terrifying.

⸻

Still impossible.

⸻

But something was definitely different.

⸻

And the funniest part?

⸻

Jennie was the last person who wanted anyone to notice.write in English
Chapter 38 – The Dream College Letters

The day everyone had been waiting for finally arrived.

College acceptance day.

⸻

The dorm was more chaotic than usual.

Which was impressive.

⸻

Jennie sat on the couch staring at her laptop.

Her blonde hair was tied in a loose ponytail, and she wore an oversized black hoodie, baggy jeans, and sneakers.

She looked calm.

Too calm.

Felix noticed.

“You’ve been staring at that screen for ten minutes.”

“I’m thinking.”

“About?”

“Whether I should open it.”

Felix blinked.

“It’s an email.”

“It’s an important email.”

“You’re scared of an email?”

Jennie looked at him.

“I’m scared of disappointment.”

For once…

Felix didn’t tease her.

⸻

“You worked hard.”

She looked at him.

“You know that, right?”

Jennie smiled slightly.

“You’re being nice again.”

“Don’t get used to it.”

She smirked.

“Too late.”

⸻

Then…

Han ran into the room.

His brown hair was completely messy, and he wore his green hoodie and jeans.

“I GOT IN!”

Everyone jumped.

⸻

Lisa looked up.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was tied back, and she wore a black jacket and cargo pants.

“Han, you scared me.”

“I couldn’t contain my greatness.”

Jisoo walked in behind him.

Her red hair was neatly styled, and she wore a cream sweater with black pants.

“You mean you couldn’t contain your screaming.”

“Same thing.”

⸻

Rosé opened her email next.

Her lavender hair fell over her shoulders as she smiled.

“I got in too.”

Everyone cheered.

⸻

Hyunjin dramatically held his phone.

His blond hair was perfectly styled, and he wore a black sweater with layered accessories.

“I have received my destiny.”

Han looked over.

“Just say you got accepted.”

“I was being dramatic.”

“We know.”

⸻

One by one…

The letters came in.

⸻

Lisa got accepted into her dream program.

Rosé got accepted into her dream music college.

Jisoo got accepted into her dream university.

Han got accepted into the college he wanted, even after everyone doubted his ability to stay focused.

Hyunjin got accepted into his dream arts program.

⸻

Finally…

Everyone looked at Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Felix opened his first.

He stared.

Then smiled.

“I got in.”

Everyone cheered.

⸻

Jennie smiled.

“Of course you did, basketball boy.”

Felix looked at her.

“That’s your congratulations?”

“Yes.”

“Wow.”

“You expected something else?”

“Maybe.”

“Too bad.”

⸻

Then Jennie opened hers.

Silence.

⸻

She read the email.

Her eyes widened.

Felix noticed.

“Jennie?”

She looked up.

“I got in.”

⸻

The room exploded.

⸻

Han screamed.

Lisa hugged her.

Rosé started cheering.

Jisoo smiled proudly.

Hyunjin declared:

“This is the beginning of a new era.”

⸻

Felix smiled the biggest.

“You did it.”

Jennie looked at everyone.

She wasn’t usually emotional.

But this time…

She was.

⸻

“I actually did it.”

Felix nodded.

“You did.”

⸻

Later that evening…

Everyone celebrated.

There was food everywhere.

Music playing.

Pictures being taken.

⸻

Han held up his phone.

“Group picture!”

Everyone gathered.

⸻

Jennie stood beside Felix.

Han looked at them.

“Move closer.”

“No.”

“Yes.”

“We’re already standing next to each other.”

“Not enough.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

“Han, stop forcing moments.”

“I am creating memories.”

⸻

The photo was taken.

Everyone laughing.

Everyone smiling.

⸻

Afterward…

Jennie looked at the picture.

A year ago…

She didn’t know any of them.

She thought Felix was just a popular athlete.

He thought she was just a cold DJ who insulted everyone.

Now…

They were family.

⸻

Felix looked at the photo.

“Ready for college?”

Jennie shrugged.

“Maybe.”

“Maybe?”

“I’m ready.”

She smiled.

“But don’t think college means you escape my roasts.”

Felix laughed.

“I knew there was a catch.”

⸻

The future was changing.

New schools.

New challenges.

New chapters.

But one thing was certain…

Wherever they went…

The chaos would follow.
Chapter 17 – The Festival Countdown

The school festival was only three days away.

And somehow…

Everything was becoming more chaotic.

⸻

The biggest problem?

Everyone had discovered Jennie’s new blonde hair.

And they were not letting it go.

⸻

Jennie walked through the school hallway.

Her blonde hair fell in soft waves around her face, looking completely different from her old black hair. She wore a black leather jacket over a graphic shirt, baggy cargo pants, black boots, and her silver headphones around her neck.

She was still Jennie.

Still confident.

Still impossible to embarrass.

At least…

That was what she thought.

⸻

“BLONDE JENNIE!”

Han shouted from across the hallway.

Everyone turned.

Jennie stopped walking.

Slowly…

She looked at him.

“Do you want to survive today?”

Han froze.

His messy brown hair stuck up, and he wore his oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers.

“I was just appreciating the new look.”

“You were yelling.”

“Appreciating loudly.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore her black bomber jacket, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers.

“I think Han likes the new hair more than you do.”

Han nodded.

“It’s iconic.”

Jennie rolled her eyes.

“You all are dramatic.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

Her lavender hair fell over her oversized cardigan. She wore ripped jeans and white boots.

“You’re secretly happy everyone likes it.”

“No.”

“Yes.”

“No.”

“Your face says yes.”

Jennie immediately covered her expression.

Everyone laughed.

⸻

Then Felix walked in.

His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore his black varsity jacket, white T-shirt, athletic pants, and basketball sneakers.

He stopped when he saw Jennie.

Not because he hadn’t seen the blonde hair before.

But because every time he saw it…

It surprised him.

⸻

Jennie noticed.

“What?”

Felix blinked.

“Nothing.”

“You stared.”

“I did not.”

“You did.”

Han whispered:

“He definitely did.”

⸻

Felix ignored him.

“It just looks different.”

Jennie crossed her arms.

“Is that good or bad?”

Felix thought.

“Good.”

A small smile appeared.

“Really good.”

⸻

The hallway immediately exploded.

Lisa covered her mouth.

Rosé laughed.

Han looked shocked.

“He said it again.”

⸻

Jennie looked at Felix.

“You know…”

“What?”

“You’re getting suspiciously nice.”

Felix smiled.

“Maybe you’re getting used to it.”

She opened her mouth.

Then closed it.

Because she had no comeback.

⸻

Later that day…

The festival team met in the gym.

The stage lights were being tested.

The music equipment was being set up.

And Jennie and Felix were in charge.

⸻

Felix practiced his basketball performance.

Jennie worked on the music.

The two of them somehow worked perfectly together.

Which annoyed them both.

⸻

Felix looked over.

“You’re good at this.”

Jennie glanced up.

“At what?”

“Making everything come together.”

She shrugged.

“It’s what I do.”

“No.”

He shook his head.

“It’s more than that.”

Jennie paused.

Because Felix wasn’t joking.

⸻

Before she could respond…

The speakers suddenly blasted music.

Everyone jumped.

Han covered his ears.

“JENNIE!”

“What?”

“You almost destroyed my hearing.”

“You’re welcome.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

And Jennie smiled.

⸻

From across the gym…

Lisa watched them.

“They’re getting worse.”

Rosé nodded.

“Definitely.”

Jisoo smiled.

“But in a good way.”

Hyunjin placed a hand over his heart.

“The festival will reveal everything.”

Han sighed.

“It’s literally just a school event.”

⸻

But none of them knew…

The festival wasn’t just going to be about music.

Or basketball.

Or performances.

Because something was about to happen…

That would change the way everyone saw Jennie and Felix.
Book 2 – Chapter 31: The Boys Have a Problem

The college dance was only three days away.

Which meant…

Panic.

⸻

Not from Jennie.

From the boys.

⸻

Felix sat in the dorm lounge, scrolling through his phone.

His blonde hair was neatly styled, and he wore a black hoodie, dark jeans, and white sneakers.

He sighed.

⸻

Han walked in carrying three different jackets.

His black hair faded into bright blue at the ends. He wore a blue hoodie, black cargo pants, and sneakers.

⸻

“Which one says, ‘I’m cool but not trying too hard?’”

⸻

Felix looked up.

⸻

“None of them.”

⸻

Han gasped dramatically.

“You’re supposed to support me!”

⸻

Before Felix could answer, Hyunjin walked in.

His black hair with bright red tips was styled perfectly. He wore a black jacket, fitted jeans, and boots.

⸻

“You’ve been standing in front of the mirror for twenty minutes.”

⸻

Han crossed his arms.

“I’m creating a masterpiece.”

⸻

“You’re creating traffic.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

Just then…

The girls walked past the open lounge.

⸻

Jennie wore an oversized black leather jacket, a band T-shirt, baggy jeans, and chunky boots. Her short dark bob gave her the same fearless DJ queen look as always.

Lisa wore a black-and-white hoodie with jeans, her Oreo-inspired haircut standing out.

Rosé wore a denim jacket and relaxed pants, her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair tucked behind one ear.

Jisoo wore a cream cardigan and jeans, her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips flowing over her shoulders.

⸻

Felix smiled at Jennie.

⸻

She looked at him for exactly one second.

⸻

“…Your shoelace is untied.”

⸻

Felix looked down.

“Oh.”

⸻

He bent over to tie it.

⸻

Han whispered,

“That was nice.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

Until…

Jennie added—

⸻

“I’d hate for you to trip before embarrassing yourself at the dance.”

⸻

Felix looked back up.

⸻

“…There she is.”

⸻

Jennie smirked.

“Never doubted it.”

⸻

The girls kept walking.

⸻

Han blinked.

⸻

“Are… are you two flirting?”

⸻

Jennie turned around.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Han looked confused.

⸻

“That sounded exactly like flirting.”

⸻

Jennie folded her arms.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Lisa quickly stepped in.

“Han… don’t overthink it.”

⸻

Han looked between Felix and Jennie.

⸻

“I am absolutely going to overthink it.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“They’re acting weird.”

⸻

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

⸻

“You’re one sentence away from becoming my next roast target.”

⸻

Han immediately raised both hands.

⸻

“I value my happiness.”

⸻

“Smart choice.”

⸻

As the girls walked away, Felix couldn’t stop smiling.

⸻

Han noticed.

⸻

“There it is again.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“The Jennie smile.”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“I don’t have one.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

⸻

“You definitely do.”

⸻

Across the hallway…

Jennie heard them.

She quietly smiled to herself…

Then immediately hid it before anyone could see.

⸻

The secret was still safe.

At least…

For now.
クイズ学園アイドル部

第1回「開校スペシャル」

🎵 オープニング(2分)

(明るい音楽🎶)

👥 全員
「みんなで笑って!みんなで学ぼう!」

観客
「クイズ学園アイドル部!!」

✨メンバーがダンスしながら登場✨

🎤 MC
「今日は第1回!クイズもコントもゲームも全部楽しんでいこう!」

⸻

😂 コーナー① 学校あるあるコント(8分)

テーマ
「テストの日」

* テスト前に慌てる生徒
* 消しゴムを忘れる生徒
* 問題を見て固まる生徒
* 先生のツッコミ

最後は全員で大笑い!

⸻

🌍 コーナー② 世界クイズ(7分)

「世界一大きい海は?」

「エッフェル塔はどこの国?」

「世界で一番大きい動物は?」

正解すると⭐ポイント獲得!

⸻

🔬 コーナー③ 理科・数学クイズ(7分)

🧪 理科
「植物が光を使って栄養を作ることを何という?」

➕ 数学
「12×8=?」

💡 ひらめき問題も1問!

⸻

🎮 コーナー④ ゲーム対決(10分)

* ジェスチャーゲーム
* 絵しりとり
* バランスチャレンジ

勝ったチームはボーナスポイント!

⸻

🏆 コーナー⑤ クイズ王決定戦(6分)

最後の一問は100ポイント!

逆転できるチャンス!

優勝者には
👑「クイズ王」の王冠!
A Girl wake up in her bed and realized she has transformed into a swan. That Girl who now a Swan is in panic and look into mirror.
The Girl who now a Swan says: "wow i look cute as a swan". The Girl who now a Swan begann to swing her wings and says: "wait i can
fly" and begann to fly outside. The Girl who now a Swan has lot of fun flying outside. The Girl who now a Swan After flying she fly back at home.
At Home thinks The Girl who now a Swan it dosent matter if she a swan or not. it get dark The Girl who now a Swan transform back into a Girl
The Girl so happy to be herself again. At next moring she wake up again as a swan. The Girl who now a Swan says: "NOT AGAIN"
Panel 1 split
Photo 1 on the beach as photo 2 jumps into his arms saying can we stay like this for ever next panel photo 1 putting photo 2 down onto the sandy beach and saying how I would love to never leave you but I know this is a dream photo 2 looking sad a teary eyed saying how did you know
Panel 2 split
Photo 1 holding the hands of photo 2 saying l know from the very beginning it was a dream although it looks and feels so real there was just so much wrong with how you are acting my Asia world never do this photo 2 smiling saying I could be your 2.0 Asia all you have to do is ask photo 2 leaning in for a kiss
Panel 3 wide
Photo 1 kissing photo 2 smiling saying fuck it l'Il take that kiss.. but I have to get back to my word and save my friends next panel photo 1 in the destroyed temple waking up form his battle seeing photo 3 with the dark mist come from his body carrying photo 4 in his arms calling it to Zac!!!
Panel 4 split
Photo 3 turning pulling out his pistol pointing it at photo 1 photo 1 on his knees slowly standing up with his hands raised Zac!! Wake up it's me KY photo 4 in the arms of photo 3 looking shocked saying Zac don't listen let's go stay with me
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2. 
Photo 1 is wearing her hair in a ponytail and wearing a white head band.
Photo 1 is wearing white sneakers. 
 
(Panel shows photo 1 and photo 3 leaving a pojangmacha.) 


Photo is drunk and has a red blushed face. 
Photo 1 then turns to photo 3 face him looking down at the floor with a nervous expression. 

Photo 1 then ask “Is it me? Is it me that you were talking about a few days ago?” 
(Panel shows close up of photo 1 face as she has her face looking at the floor because she is shy) 

Photo 3 then looks at photo 1 with a handsome smirk and says “What if it is?”
Photo 1 face is red because she is blushing. 
Photo 1 then lunges over to photo 3 and kisses him. 

Photo 1 and photo 3 then share a very romantic passionate kiss under the night sky. 
(Panel shows the kiss) 

Photo 3 then thinks “Will you accept me as I am? Broken and all ?” 

Photo 1 wraps her hand around photo 1 head and continues to kiss him. 

(Panel shows photo 1 tipping toe because photo 3 is taller.) 
(Panel shows photo 1 holding her waist as a sign of embrace) 
Photo 1 then puts 1 hand on her face and continues to kiss her. 

Panel shows photo 4  standing in a dark alley hidden in the distance smoking a cigarette looking over at photo 1 and photo 3 kiss. 

Photo 4 then thinks “ Good for you kid, atleast you’ll have some kind of happiness in this f**ked world.”
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 while walking into the college library. 

Photo is walking up to the book shelf to get a book to begin study for an exam. 

Photo 1 then says softly not affecting the other students as she reaches for the book “Why does it gotta be up so damn high? Who do they make these for giants?” With an annoyed look on her face. 

As photo 1 is reaching for the book, photo 3 comes behind her wearing the outfit in photo 4(without the bag) and grabs the book for her. 

Photo 1 then takes the book from photo 3 and says thank you with a blank look on her face as she does not like photo 3. 

Photo 3 then puts his hands in his pockets and says “Anytime kid, what you reading about?”
(Panel split) 
Photo 1 then takes a seat at open student table with her Apple laptop and the book she gotten from photo 3. 

Photo 3 then sits next to her with his book open onto the table and is looking at photo 1 laptop. 
Photo 1 then looks at photo 3 and ask “ why are you sitting here next to me” with an annoyed and angry face. 
Photo 3 puts his hand under his chin and place that hand on the table as he looks at photo 3 and smiles cleverly and replies “ You’re cute when your angry, can’t I just sit in a public library next to a friend?”

Photo 1 then closes her laptop and begins to to leave and says to photo 3 “No you can’t and we’re not friends!” 

Photo 3 then watches as photo 1 walks away with a straight blank face.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 while walking into the college library. 

Photo is walking up to the book shelf to get a book to begin study for an exam. 

Photo 1 then says softly not affecting the other students as she reaches for the book “Why does it have to be up so damn high? Who do they make these for giants?” With an annoyed look on her face. 

As photo 1 is reaching for the book, photo 3 comes behind her wearing the outfit in photo 4(without the bag) and grabs the book for her. 

Photo 1 then takes the book from photo 3 and says thank you with a blank look on her face as she does not like photo 3. 

Photo 3 then puts his hands in his pockets and says “Anytime kid, what you reading about?”
Photo 1 replies “ None of your business! “ in an angry tone. 
(Panel split) 
Photo 1 then takes a seat at open student table with her Apple laptop and the book she gotten from photo 3. 

Photo 3 then sits next to her with his book open onto the table and is looking at photo 1 laptop. 
Photo 1 then looks at photo 3 and ask “ why are you sitting here next to me” with an annoyed and angry face. 
Photo 3 puts his hand under his chin and place that hand on the table as he looks at photo 3 and smiles cleverly and replies “ You’re cute when your angry, can’t I just sit in a public library next to a friend?”

Photo 1 then closes her laptop and begins to to leave and says to photo 3 “No you can’t and we’re not friends!” 

Photo 3 then watches as photo 1 walks away with a straight blank face.
Book 2 – Chapter 33: The Boys’ Panic Meeting

The night before the college dance…

The girls were prepared.

The decorations were ready.

Jennie had her DJ set planned.

⸻

But somewhere else on campus…

Three boys were completely losing their minds.

⸻

The Dorm Room

⸻

Felix sat on the edge of his bed staring at his phone.

His blonde hair was messy, and he wore a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and sneakers.

⸻

Han walked in wearing a blue-and-black jacket.

His black hair faded into blue at the ends.

He looked at Felix.

⸻

“You’ve been staring at that phone for ten minutes.”

⸻

Felix didn’t look up.

“I’m thinking.”

⸻

“You’re stressing.”

⸻

“I’m not.”

⸻

“You sighed six times.”

⸻

Felix looked up.

“How do you know that?”

⸻

Han pointed.

“I counted.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“That’s concerning.”

⸻

Han nodded.

“Very.”

⸻

The door opened.

⸻

Hyunjin walked in.

His red-tipped hair was styled perfectly, and he wore a black jacket with jeans.

⸻

“Why does this room feel like a disaster meeting?”

⸻

Han pointed at Felix.

“He’s trying to figure out how to ask Jennie to dance.”

⸻

Hyunjin immediately sat down.

⸻

“Oh.”

⸻

Felix looked at them.

“Can you both not make this worse?”

⸻

Han smiled.

“We absolutely can.”

⸻

The Plan

⸻

Felix stood up.

“Okay.”

⸻

Everyone listened.

⸻

“I want to ask Jennie to dance.”

⸻

Han nodded.

“Good.”

⸻

“But…”

Felix sighed.

“She’s Jennie.”

⸻

The room went quiet.

⸻

Hyunjin nodded seriously.

“Valid fear.”

⸻

Han raised his hand.

“Question.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“What if you just ask normally?”

⸻

Felix stared.

⸻

“That’s your advice?”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“That is the least dramatic advice possible.”

⸻

“Exactly.”

⸻

Hyunjin crossed his arms.

“Actually, I agree.”

⸻

Felix looked surprised.

⸻

“Really?”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“I just wanted to sound wise.”

⸻

Han laughed.

⸻

“You are so dramatic.”

⸻

“Thank you.”

⸻

“That wasn’t a compliment.”

⸻

“I accepted it anyway.”

⸻

The Confessions Begin

⸻

A few minutes later…

⸻

Han suddenly became quiet.

⸻

Felix noticed.

“What?”

⸻

Han looked away.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

“Han.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“…I might ask someone too.”

⸻

Felix raised an eyebrow.

⸻

“Who?”

⸻

Han looked embarrassed.

⸻

“Rosé.”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Then Felix smiled.

⸻

“Wait.”

⸻

“You want to ask Rosé out?”

⸻

Han covered his face.

⸻

“Don’t make it weird.”

⸻

“You just made this whole room weird.”

⸻

Hyunjin laughed.

⸻

Han pointed.

“You’re one to talk.”

⸻

Hyunjin froze.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

Han smiled.

⸻

“You have someone too.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Jisoo.”

⸻

Hyunjin immediately turned red.

⸻

Felix and Han stared.

⸻

“OH.”

⸻

Hyunjin stood up dramatically.

⸻

“Fine!”

⸻

The room went silent.

⸻

“I do.”

⸻

Han gasped.

⸻

“He admitted it!”

⸻

Hyunjin pointed.

“Do not make this a moment.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“So let me understand…”

⸻

He counted on his fingers.

⸻

“Han likes Rosé.”

⸻

Han nodded.

⸻

“Hyunjin likes Jisoo.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“And I’m stressed about Jennie.”

⸻

Everyone looked at each other.

⸻

Han smiled.

⸻

“We are doomed.”

⸻

⸻

The Practice Conversation

⸻

Han grabbed a pillow.

⸻

“Okay. Pretend I’m Jennie.”

⸻

Felix stared.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Do it.”

⸻

Han changed his voice.

⸻

“Hello Felix.”

⸻

Felix immediately laughed.

⸻

“That doesn’t sound like her.”

⸻

Han continued.

⸻

“Would you like to go to the dance with me?”

⸻

Felix shook his head.

⸻

“Jennie would roast me before finishing the sentence.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Accurate.”

⸻

Han tried again.

⸻

“Felix, I have decided you are acceptable company.”

⸻

Felix froze.

⸻

“…That’s actually closer.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

The Final Advice

⸻

Eventually, the room became quiet.

⸻

Felix looked at them.

⸻

“What if she says no?”

⸻

Han shrugged.

⸻

“Then she says no.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“But at least you tried.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

“Thanks.”

⸻

Han stood up.

⸻

“Now…”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“We need to practice my Rosé speech.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Hyunjin stood.

⸻

“And my Jisoo speech.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

Han grabbed a notebook.

⸻

“Too late.”

⸻

Felix looked at the ceiling.

⸻

“Why did I ask for advice?”

⸻

Because tomorrow was the dance.

⸻

And three boys had three missions.

⸻

Felix: Ask Jennie.

Han: Ask Rosé.

Hyunjin: Ask Jisoo.

⸻

The only problem?

⸻

They were all terrified.
Book 2 – Chapter 16: No Second Chances Yet

The next morning…

The dorm was quieter than usual.

Not peaceful.

Just quiet.

⸻

Jennie sat at her desk, working on her DJ setup.

Her short, cool dark bob haircut framed her face perfectly, giving her that sharp, confident look everyone on campus had started recognizing.

She wore a black oversized hoodie, ripped dark jeans, silver jewelry, and black boots.

Her headphones rested around her neck as she adjusted the beat.

⸻

No crying.

No breaking down.

No showing weakness.

⸻

Jennie was back.

The savage DJ queen.

⸻

Lisa walked into the room carrying snacks.

Her Oreo-inspired haircut — mostly black with white strands mixed throughout — stood out as she placed the bags down. She wore a white hoodie, black cargo pants, and sneakers.

She looked at Jennie.

“You’re practicing again?”

Jennie didn’t look up.

“No.”

Lisa blinked.

“You’re literally holding headphones.”

Jennie adjusted the music.

“I’m emotionally practicing.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

“That doesn’t even make sense.”

Jennie shrugged.

“Neither do most people.”

⸻

Lisa smiled.

There she was.

⸻

A few minutes later, Jisoo and Rosé arrived.

⸻

Jisoo walked in wearing a soft lavender sweater and jeans. Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink tips fell beautifully over her shoulders.

Rosé followed behind her wearing a denim jacket over a black top with relaxed jeans. Her short blonde hair inspired by her Apatapate look was styled effortlessly.

⸻

Rosé looked at Jennie.

“Are you feeling better?”

Jennie paused.

A tiny bit.

⸻

“Yeah.”

⸻

Jisoo smiled.

“Actually answering honestly?”

Jennie looked at her.

“Don’t make this emotional.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

“That was basically a hug from Jennie.”

⸻

Jennie rolled her eyes.

“Everyone here is dramatic.”

⸻

Practice Room

⸻

Later, everyone met for practice.

⸻

Felix arrived with his blonde hair slightly messy, wearing a black jacket, gray shirt, jeans, and white sneakers.

Han walked beside him wearing a blue-and-black jacket and dark jeans. His black hair faded into blue at the bottom.

Hyunjin followed wearing a stylish black outfit, his hair styled with bold red tips.

⸻

Jennie was already there.

⸻

She didn’t look up.

⸻

Felix walked closer.

“Jennie.”

⸻

Nothing.

⸻

He tried again.

“Can I talk to you?”

⸻

Jennie slowly removed one headphone.

Looked at him.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

The room went silent.

⸻

Felix blinked.

“Jennie…”

⸻

She tilted her head.

“Did you suddenly forget what ‘no’ means?”

⸻

Han looked away.

“Okay. Starting strong.”

⸻

Felix sighed.

“I just want to explain.”

⸻

Jennie laughed.

“Again?”

⸻

“I’m not trying to bother you.”

⸻

She looked him up and down.

“That’s funny.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“Because bothering people seems to be your hidden talent.”

⸻

Han covered his laugh.

Hyunjin looked impressed.

⸻

Felix frowned.

“I’m serious.”

⸻

Jennie stepped closer.

“So am I.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“You already explained.”

⸻

“I know.”

⸻

“And I already listened.”

⸻

Felix looked hopeful.

⸻

Jennie immediately ruined it.

“Don’t look so excited. Listening doesn’t mean forgiving.”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Felix looked hurt.

⸻

“I never wanted to hurt you.”

⸻

Jennie smiled coldly.

“Congratulations.”

⸻

Felix frowned.

“For what?”

⸻

“You managed to do it anyway.”

⸻

That one hit.

⸻

Han whispered:

“That was brutal.”

⸻

Jennie turned.

“Did you say something?”

⸻

Han immediately shook his head.

“No.”

⸻

“Good choice.”

⸻

Hyunjin crossed his arms.

“You really don’t hold back.”

⸻

Jennie looked at him.

“And you really talk like you’re in a movie.”

⸻

Hyunjin froze.

⸻

Han laughed.

“She got you too.”

⸻

Jennie put her headphones back on.

⸻

Felix tried one more time.

“Jennie…”

⸻

She stopped.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“I miss how we used to be.”

⸻

For one second…

A tiny crack appeared.

⸻

Then Jennie closed it.

⸻

“That’s unfortunate.”

⸻

Felix looked down.

⸻

“Because I don’t miss being hurt.”

⸻

The room became quiet.

⸻

She picked up her DJ controller.

⸻

“Practice starts in five minutes.”

⸻

Felix stood there.

⸻

“Are we okay?”

⸻

Jennie looked at him.

⸻

“No.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Not even close.”

⸻

Then she walked away.

⸻

Lisa watched her.

She knew Jennie was still angry.

But she also knew something else.

⸻

Jennie wasn’t cold because she didn’t care.

She was cold because she cared too much.

⸻

And Felix?

He was going to have to earn his way back.

Because the savage DJ queen wasn’t opening that door again so easily.
Book 2 – Chapter 2: A New Jennie

Summer was almost over.

College was almost here.

And for the first time in a long time…

Jennie wanted a change.

Not because she wanted to become someone else.

But because she wanted to start a new chapter as herself.

⸻

She stood in front of her mirror.

Her blonde hair from the past year was still there.

The same hair everyone knew.

The same hair from the DJ competition.

The same hair Felix always complimented.

⸻

Jennie stared at her reflection.

“College is a fresh start.”

She touched her hair.

“Maybe it’s time for something different.”

⸻

She picked up her phone.

The first person she called was Lisa.

⸻

Lisa answered immediately.

“What’s happening?”

Jennie paused.

“I’m changing my hair.”

Silence.

Then—

“WAIT.”

“LIKE ACTUALLY CHANGING IT?”

“Yes.”

“I’M COMING OVER.”

⸻

An hour later…

Lisa arrived at Jennie’s house.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was styled perfectly, and she wore a black jacket, cargo pants, and sneakers.

She walked into Jennie’s room and looked around.

“So…”

She pointed at Jennie.

“You are seriously doing this?”

Jennie nodded.

“Yes.”

Lisa smiled.

“I knew this day would come.”

⸻

First decision:

The color.

⸻

Jennie sat in the salon chair.

The stylist looked at her blonde hair.

“Are you sure you want to go back?”

Jennie nodded.

“Yeah.”

⸻

The blonde slowly disappeared.

Back to her original dark hair color.

The color that felt familiar.

The color that felt like home.

⸻

When she looked in the mirror…

She smiled.

She looked like the old Jennie.

But different.

Older.

More confident.

⸻

Lisa smiled.

“I forgot how much this suits you.”

Jennie touched her hair.

“I missed it.”

⸻

Then came the second decision.

The haircut.

⸻

Jennie looked at the stylist.

“Cut it.”

Lisa looked shocked.

“How short?”

Jennie thought.

Then smiled.

“Short.”

⸻

The scissors started moving.

⸻

Piece by piece…

Her long hair changed.

Until finally…

She had a sleek bob haircut.

It framed her face perfectly.

It was stylish.

Cool.

A little bold.

Exactly like her personality.

⸻

Lisa stared.

“No way.”

“What?”

“You look like someone who would walk into college and immediately become the most intimidating person there.”

Jennie smirked.

“So basically me.”

Lisa laughed.

“Exactly.”

⸻

Jennie looked in the mirror again.

For the first time in weeks…

She felt excited.

⸻

Next mission:

Shopping.

⸻

Lisa refused to let Jennie keep the exact same wardrobe.

“No.”

Jennie held up a black jacket.

“What?”

“You have seventeen versions of that.”

“They are different.”

“They are all black.”

“They have different vibes.”

Lisa sighed.

“You are impossible.”

⸻

They spent the entire day shopping.

Jennie picked out:

* stylish jackets
* new tops
* different jeans
* sneakers and boots
* accessories
* outfits that felt more mature

⸻

Lisa held up a colorful outfit.

“Try it.”

Jennie looked suspicious.

“Why?”

“Because college Jennie needs to surprise people.”

⸻

After trying new styles…

Jennie actually liked them.

They were still cool.

Still her.

Just a new version.

⸻

By the end of the day…

Her room looked completely different.

Clothes everywhere.

Shopping bags on the floor.

Suitcases open.

⸻

Jennie packed everything carefully.

Her new clothes.

Her DJ equipment.

Her headphones.

Her graduation photo.

Her trophy.

⸻

Then she found one picture.

The whole group.

Lisa.

Rosé.

Jisoo.

Han.

Hyunjin.

Felix.

⸻

She smiled.

Then quickly put it into her suitcase.

⸻

“New college.”

“New style.”

“New chapter.”

⸻

Lisa leaned against the doorway.

“You know…”

“What?”

“You’re not becoming a different person.”

Jennie looked at her.

“You’re just letting people see another side of you.”

⸻

Jennie smiled.

“That’s actually a good line.”

Lisa gasped.

“Did Jennie just compliment me?”

“Don’t get used to it.”

“There she is.”

⸻

That night…

Jennie closed her suitcase.

Her new haircut.

Her new style.

Her new beginning.

⸻

She looked at herself one last time.

The old Jennie wasn’t gone.

The DJ.

The roast queen.

The girl who never backed down.

She was still there.

Just with a new look.

⸻

College was waiting.

And Jennie was ready.

But she didn’t know…

Her new chapter was about to bring back the one person she thought was already gone.
Chapter 27 – The Movie Night Trap

By Sunday evening…

Everyone in the dorm had exactly one goal.

Tease Jennie and Felix.

Forever.

⸻

Han was the mastermind.

“I have an amazing idea.”

Jennie immediately looked up from her laptop.

“No.”

“I didn’t even say it.”

“I don’t need to hear it.”

⸻

Han grinned.

“We’re having movie night!”

Lisa clapped.

“I love movie nights!”

Rosé smiled.

“I’m in.”

Jisoo nodded.

“Me too.”

Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand on his chest.

“I shall provide emotional commentary.”

Felix laughed.

“This should be interesting.”

Jennie sighed.

“I already regret this.”

⸻

An hour later…

The living room was covered with blankets, popcorn, chips, candy, and soda.

Lisa sat on the floor.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was tied into a loose ponytail. She wore an oversized pink hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Rosé curled up beside her.

Her lavender hair was braided over one shoulder, and she wore a cream sweater with ripped jeans.

Jisoo wore a navy hoodie and black joggers, her red hair tucked behind one ear.

Han wore his green hoodie and black sweatpants, already eating half the popcorn before the movie even started.

Hyunjin arrived with his blond hair perfectly styled—even for movie night—and wore a loose black sweatshirt and wide-leg pants.

Felix wore a black hoodie and gray sweatpants.

Jennie wore an oversized black sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, and fuzzy socks. Her blonde hair was tied into a messy bun.

⸻

Han looked around.

“Perfect.”

Jennie narrowed her eyes.

“Why are you smiling like that?”

“No reason.”

“Han.”

“No reason.”

⸻

Everyone picked a seat.

Jennie sat on one end of the couch.

Felix sat on the other.

Han looked disappointed.

“Oh.”

“What?”

“You two are too far apart.”

Jennie sighed.

“That’s the point.”

⸻

Han suddenly stood up.

“I forgot the drinks!”

“I’ll help,” Lisa said.

“So will I,” Rosé added.

“Me too,” Jisoo smiled.

“I suddenly remembered something in my room,” Hyunjin announced dramatically.

Everyone left.

Except…

Jennie and Felix.

⸻

Jennie blinked.

“…We just got tricked.”

Felix looked toward the kitchen.

“They planned this.”

“They absolutely planned this.”

⸻

The movie started anyway.

For a few minutes…

Neither of them spoke.

Until…

A loud thunderstorm appeared in the movie.

Jennie jumped.

Just a tiny bit.

Felix noticed.

“You got scared.”

“I did not.”

“You literally jumped.”

“I was… surprised.”

He laughed.

“You hate horror movies.”

“I hate loud noises.”

“Sure.”

⸻

Jennie grabbed a handful of popcorn.

Felix reached for the bowl at the exact same time.

Their hands bumped.

Jennie looked at him.

“You stole my popcorn.”

“Our popcorn.”

“My popcorn.”

Felix smiled.

“I’ll buy you another bag.”

“You’d better.”

⸻

Just then…

The movie reached a really emotional scene.

Han slowly peeked around the corner.

Lisa peeked over his shoulder.

Rosé, Jisoo, and Hyunjin were stacked behind them like dominoes.

Lisa whispered,

“Are they holding hands?”

Han squinted.

“No…”

“They’re fighting over popcorn.”

Rosé laughed quietly.

“That sounds more like them.”

⸻

Suddenly…

Jennie noticed five heads sticking out from the hallway.

She slowly turned.

“…Seriously?”

Everyone froze.

Han smiled awkwardly.

“We can explain.”

Jennie stood up.

“Oh, I’d love to hear this.”

Hyunjin stepped forward.

“This was an observational experiment.”

Lisa nodded.

“Very scientific.”

Felix laughed so hard he almost dropped the popcorn.

Jennie pointed at all of them.

“You trapped us.”

Han shrugged.

“Did it work?”

Felix looked at Jennie.

“I mean…”

“We watched half the movie without arguing.”

Jennie blinked.

“…Wait.”

Everyone gasped dramatically.

Han threw his hands into the air.

“THEY ADMITTED IT!”

“I admitted nothing!” Jennie protested.

“You admitted peace!”

“That’s not a thing!”

“It is now,” Han declared.

The entire room burst into laughter.

Jennie looked at Felix.

“You know…”

“What?”

“I think our friends are completely insane.”

Felix smiled.

“Definitely.”

A small smile spread across Jennie’s face.

“…Good.”

Felix nodded.

“Yeah.”

“…Good.”

And for the rest of the night…

The movie barely mattered.

Because the real entertainment…

Was everyone trying—and failing—to stop teasing Jennie and Felix.
Chapter 1 – The Worst First Impression

The first bell hadn’t even rung, but the school was already buzzing with students.

Everyone had heard of the school’s two biggest stars.

Not because they were friends.

Because they couldn’t stand each other.

⸻

Jennie

Jennie walked through the hallway with effortless confidence. Her long, silky black hair, styled with soft curtain bangs like her iconic “Ice Cream” and “How You Like That” looks, flowed neatly over her shoulders. Her expression was calm and unreadable, making her seem intimidating without even trying.

She wore an oversized charcoal-gray hoodie over loose black cargo jeans with silver chains hanging from the pockets. Black-and-white high-top sneakers completed her outfit, while large silver headphones rested around her neck. A small silver ring decorated one finger, and her black backpack was covered with tiny music pins.

Everyone knew Jennie.

She was the school’s legendary DJ.

She made incredible remixes for pep rallies, dances, and school events.

She was also famous for roasting people with perfectly timed one-liners.

Most students were too scared to argue with her.

⸻

Felix

Outside the gym, Felix dribbled a basketball across the court.

His soft black hair was slightly messy after early morning practice, falling naturally over his forehead. He had warm brown eyes and an easy smile that made almost everyone like him instantly.

He wore a white athletic T-shirt underneath a black-and-red varsity jacket, relaxed black athletic pants, white crew socks, and spotless white basketball sneakers.

He was captain of the basketball team and one of the most popular students in school.

Girls constantly tried to talk to him.

He still didn’t understand why.

⸻

Jisoo

Walking toward class with a stack of neatly organized books was Jisoo.

Her long dark red hair shimmered under the hallway lights, perfectly brushed and tucked behind one ear. She carried herself with quiet confidence and always looked elegant.

She wore a cream-colored knit sweater, a black pleated skirt over black tights, and polished ankle boots. Small pearl earrings and a delicate silver necklace completed her look.

She was kind, responsible, and somehow always ended up cleaning up everyone else’s chaos.

⸻

Rosé

Music drifted from the auditorium where Rosé was helping set up sound equipment.

Her long lavender hair was loose with gentle waves flowing down her back. She had a relaxed smile that instantly made people feel comfortable.

She wore an oversized lavender cardigan over a simple white T-shirt, ripped light-blue jeans, and chunky white boots. Around one wrist were colorful friendship bracelets she had made herself.

She loved music almost as much as Jennie did.

⸻

Lisa

Standing beside Rosé was Lisa.

Her long ash-blonde hair with straight bangs framed her bright smile perfectly. Her eyes sparkled with mischief, usually because she was about to cause some harmless trouble.

She wore an oversized black bomber jacket, a bright graphic T-shirt, loose cargo pants, and colorful sneakers covered with tiny paint splatter designs.

Lisa loved dancing, laughing, and making every situation ten times more chaotic.

⸻

Han

Han hurried through the hallway carrying way too many notebooks.

His soft brown hair looked like he had forgotten to brush it after waking up, giving him a permanently messy look.

He wore a green hoodie under a denim jacket, dark jeans, and comfortable sneakers.

He talked nonstop, laughed at nearly everything, and somehow always knew the latest school gossip before anyone else.

⸻

Hyunjin

Leaning against a classroom doorway was Hyunjin.

His long blond hair was perfectly styled, making him look like he had stepped straight out of a fashion magazine.

He wore an oversized cream sweater, black wide-leg trousers, layered silver necklaces, and clean designer sneakers.

He was artistic, dramatic, and believed every ordinary moment deserved movie-level slow motion.

⸻

The first bell echoed through the school.

Jennie adjusted the headphones around her neck.

Felix bounced his basketball one last time.

Neither of them knew it yet…

But before the day was over, they would already be arguing.
⸻
CHAPTER: “SMALL TABLE, BIG SILENCE (JUST THEM)”
⸻

The rest of the restaurant faded into background noise.

Soft clinking dishes. Distant conversations. Warm lighting that made everything feel slower than it actually was.

But at this corner table—

the world had narrowed.

⸻

Lisa sat with Noah and Ari on either side of her.

And across from them—

I.N.

⸻

Lisa’s brown hair was slightly messy now, loose strands falling near her cheeks as she leaned forward over the table. She had taken off her hoodie earlier, leaving a simple black fitted top with cargo pants—comfortable, relaxed, fully out of “airport mode” and into something quieter.

Her expression had softened completely.

Not performer.

Not public figure.

Just mom who finally stopped moving.

⸻

Noah sat on her right, swinging his legs under the chair, hoodie slightly oversized, eyes locked on the food like it was a mission.

Ari sat on her left, pastel jacket unzipped now, hair slightly loosened, leaning into Lisa’s side every few minutes like she needed contact to stay anchored.

⸻

Lisa gently nudged Ari’s plate closer.

“Eat that first.”

⸻

Ari frowned.

“But I want that one.”

⸻

Lisa shook her head.

“That one is sugar pretending to be happiness.”

⸻

Noah immediately looked up.

“I like sugar happiness.”

⸻

Lisa pointed at him without looking.

“You already had sugar happiness this morning.”

⸻

Noah paused.

“…True.”

⸻

Across the table, I.N watched quietly.

His hair was softly styled, slightly parted from travel, and he wore a simple neutral jacket over a plain shirt with relaxed pants—calm, understated, not trying to stand out, just present.

He didn’t interrupt.

He just observed the rhythm of them.

⸻

Ari suddenly turned toward him.

“Are you quiet because you’re shy?”

⸻

I.N blinked.

“…A little.”

⸻

Noah leaned forward.

“Or are you quiet because Mom talks a lot?”

⸻

Lisa immediately looked at Noah.

“That was unnecessary.”

⸻

I.N smiled faintly.

“It’s… not inaccurate.”

⸻

Lisa sighed deeply.

“Traitor table.”

⸻

Ari giggled into her drink.

⸻

The food arrived in small plates, warm steam rising.

Lisa immediately took a small bite from each kid’s plate without warning.

⸻

Noah stared.

“That’s unfair.”

⸻

Lisa nodded.

“Yes.”

⸻

Ari copied her.

“You’re just checking.”

⸻

Lisa nodded again.

“Yes.”

⸻

Noah leaned back.

“This system is corrupt.”

⸻

Lisa pointed at him again.

“You’re still eating.”

⸻

That shut him up instantly.

⸻

I.N finally spoke softly.

“You do this often?”

⸻

Lisa didn’t look up.

“Daily survival protocol.”

⸻

Ari tugged her sleeve.

“Mom, you’re funny today.”

⸻

Lisa paused for a fraction of a second.

Then softened.

“I always am.”

⸻

Noah raised an eyebrow.

“No you’re not.”

⸻

Lisa leaned toward him slightly.

“I am when I’m not tired.”

⸻

I.N’s gaze softened a little.

“So… today is a good day.”

⸻

Lisa nodded once.

“Today is a finished day.”

⸻

Ari leaned against her again.

“I like finished days.”

⸻

Lisa gently rested her hand on Ari’s head.

“Me too.”

⸻

A quiet moment followed.

Not empty.

Just full in a different way.

⸻

Noah finally asked:

“Are you happy now?”

⸻

Lisa didn’t answer immediately.

She looked at both kids.

Then at the table.

Then across at I.N.

⸻

Her voice came softer than before.

“…Yes.”

⸻

Noah nodded like that was the only acceptable answer.

⸻

Ari smiled.

“Good.”

⸻

I.N exhaled quietly, almost smiling.

“That’s important.”

⸻

Lisa leaned back slightly in her chair, brown hair falling naturally around her face, no longer styled, no longer controlled.

Just her.

⸻

“I don’t need loud days,” she said softly.

“Just days that end like this.”

⸻

Noah tilted his head.

“With food?”

⸻

Lisa nodded.

“With food.”

⸻

Ari added:

“And us?”

⸻

Lisa didn’t hesitate.

“Always you.”

⸻

A small silence settled.

Warm. Stable. Real.

⸻

And for the first time all day—

there was nothing to fix, nothing to plan, nothing to perform.

⸻

Just a mother, two children, and someone quietly sitting across from them…

sharing a moment that didn’t need an audience to matter.
Panel 1 split in 3 
In the castle on stage for the awakening ceremony as photo 4 say step up next hero with her eyes closed she forms a circle of magic for the heroes to step in Photo 1 name Rocky level 12 class vanguard when in a party of 3 or more members gives a +25% boost to all allies status and receive unbreakable for 5mins no weapons magic or physical damage can harm you MP 589 HP
1,300 Def 3,900  rank S++ photo 2 name Zac level 5 class marksman ability mythic grade SS Domain-Keeper has the ability to Quintuple all stats at the cost of the user life span can trap enemies inside and drain there life span and store it when life span drain reach 100,000 the holder can gain a extra 1 starting over from your last check point can also be used to revive a person 1hr of there death MP 1,000 HP 3,000 Rink SS 
panel 2wide
Photo 3 name Sean level 14 class Paladin has the power to heal all friends in a with a touch  skills  divine abilities, Holy Eyes, can see 4 mins into the future HP 2,450 MP 680 rank S panel 3 split 
photo 4 with her eyes closed and out stretched arms saying every hero scored level 10 and all S rank that's the first in history we must take you all to see the king, Two twins elves wearing black dress with gold lining one has white hair the other is a dark brown hair blue eyes walk onto the stage of the castle saying we can guide you heroes to see the king
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is wearing a black bag. 
Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and is wearing her hair in 2 messy buns with a pink bag.

Photo 1 and photo 3 are walking down the hallway of the college leaving the finished lecture.

Photo 1 ask photo 3 “ So, we have the rest of the day class free, what do you wanna do? “

Photo 3 says with a shy look on her face looking away from photo 1 “Well…..I am gonna grab some food with the guy who came over to study. His name is Beom Taeha btw.

Photo 1 then looks to the sky while walking with her hand on her chin as a sign of her thinking. 
Photo 1 is thinking “Taeha, Taeha,”

Photo 1 then shrugs with her shoulders and eyes close and says “Never heard of him”

Photo 3 says “But I can promise you it’s not a date.”

Photo 1 says with a little slick smirk “Okay…..if you says so.”

Photo 1 then looks at her black iPhone. 
(The phone has gotten a text from Kang Micheol on IMessage, and it reads “Are you busy?”

(Panel close up to photo 1 with a shocked blush red face) 

Photo 1 then says very nervously to photo 3 “When are you gonna go?”
Photo 3 checks her pink  Iphone and says “ Oh he sent me the address, I think I’m gonna head there right now”

Photo 3 waves goodbye and says “See you later Mei, I’ll call you.” 

Photo 1 then watches at photo 3 walk away. 

Panel shows a close up of Mei looking down at her phone with regret.
CHAPTER: “ANNOUNCEMENT DAY / THE TOUR RETURNS”
⸻

The morning started like any other—

until it didn’t.

⸻

BLACKPINK were gathered in the living room.

Not for rehearsal.

Not for casual planning.

But for something bigger.

⸻

Jisoo stood first, holding a printed schedule in both hands. Her long dark hair was softly styled, and she wore a calm ivory blouse with tailored trousers.

Her expression was steady—but there was excitement underneath it.

⸻

Jennie leaned forward immediately.

“Don’t tell me…”

⸻

Jisoo nodded.

“It’s official.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

Rosé covered her mouth slightly, blonde hair falling over her shoulders as she smiled.

“…We’re going on tour?”

⸻

Jisoo smiled back.

“Yes.”

⸻

The room shifted instantly.

⸻

Jennie stood up.

“International?”

⸻

“International,” Jisoo confirmed.

⸻

Lisa hadn’t spoken yet.

⸻

Lisa sat on the edge of the sofa, staring at the schedule in Jisoo’s hand.

Her brown hair was tied loosely, casual home clothes replacing stage outfits for now.

Her expression slowly changed—

from surprise…

to recognition…

to something softer.

⸻

“…It’s been a while,” she said quietly.

⸻

Jennie pointed at her.

“That tone means you’re already thinking about choreography.”

⸻

Lisa blinked.

“…No.”

Pause.

“…Maybe.”

⸻

Rosé laughed softly.

“That’s a yes.”

⸻

⸻

Jisoo sat down beside them.

“This tour isn’t just performances,” she said gently. “It’s a full journey again.”

⸻

Jennie smiled.

“So basically… chaos with a schedule.”

⸻

“Exactly,” Jisoo replied.

⸻

⸻

Lisa finally looked up fully.

Her eyes had changed slightly.

Not tired.

Not overwhelmed.

Focused again.

⸻

“…We’ll need to prepare everything,” she said.

⸻

Jennie grinned.

“There she is.”

⸻

Rosé nodded.

“I’ve missed that energy.”

⸻

⸻

From the hallway, small footsteps paused.

Noah and Ari stood there, listening.

⸻

Ari tilted her head slightly.

“…Tour means you’ll be gone a lot.”

⸻

Lisa turned toward them.

“…Yeah.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

Noah crossed his arms.

“So it’s going to be just us at home more.”

⸻

Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“That sounded suspiciously like a complaint.”

⸻

Noah shrugged.

“I’m observing.”

⸻

⸻

Lisa stood up and walked toward them.

Kneeling slightly to their level.

“…We’ll still be here,” she said. “Just busy.”

⸻

Ari nodded slowly.

“I get it.”

⸻

But her voice was thoughtful.

Like she understood both sides of “busy” now.

⸻

⸻

Jennie clapped once.

“Okay. Tour mindset starts today.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

“I’m excited.”

⸻

Jisoo nodded calmly.

“Then let’s prepare properly.”

⸻

Lisa stood again.

Her focus fully back now.

“…Let’s do it right.”

⸻

⸻

And just like that—

the house shifted again.

From everyday life…

to something larger.

⸻

Because tours didn’t just move cities.

They changed time.

And everyone inside that house was about to feel it again.
(Panel shows photo 1 sitting in the corner at the table looking out the window and people. Panel 1 is sitting in MowMow’s Hot Spot a Korean hot pot restaurant.) 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2.
Photo 3 is wearing the out in photo 4.

Photo 3 is walking towards photo 1 from behind as photo 1 is looking out the window waiting.

Photo 3 then takes a seat in front of photo 1 and says “Hey!” with a handsome smile. 

Photo 1 then looks shocked and she “ Hey, where did you come from?”

Photo 3 says “I was in the area, just got done with class.”

Photo 1 then says with a concerned face “Okay.“ “I’m sorry for the way I acted towards you. Especially since I was the one that reached out to you first.

Photo 3 then looks shocked and said “Why are you apologizing?”

Photo then scratches the back of his head with his eyes closed with a nervous look on his face and says “ If anything I should be the one apologizing.”

Photo 3 then looks at the table with a straight face and says “I’m the one who made you feel that way, it’s because of me that you feel that you have to apologize for being yourself.”

Photo 1 looks at photo 3 with a soft and concerned look and says “I have a question, why?” “ Why did you cheat so many times”

Photo 3 then looks at photo 1 in shock.
Photo 3 then looks at the table with a relaxed face and says “Because I’m damaged, because I’m broken, because I didn’t know how bad I was hurting you.”

A waiter comes over and brings the hot pot meal and lays it out on the table. 

Photo 1 and photo 3 then look at each other. 

Panel shows side view of photo 1 and photo 3 sitting across from each other. 

Photo 1 and photo 3 both think “ Where do we go from here?”
Book 2 – Chapter 34: Operation Rose — Han’s Impossible Mission

The college dance was only hours away.

The outfits were ready.

The decorations were done.

The music was prepared.

⸻

But three boys had one huge problem.

⸻

They needed to ask three girls.

⸻

Operation One:

Han → Rosé

⸻

And Han was completely failing.

⸻

The Boys’ Emergency Meeting

⸻

The dorm room looked like a war room.

⸻

Han sat on the bed staring at his phone.

His black hair fading into blue at the ends was slightly messy from stress.

He wore a blue jacket, black jeans, and sneakers.

⸻

Felix looked at him.

His blonde hair was styled neatly, and he wore a black shirt with dark pants.

⸻

“You’ve been staring at the same message for twenty minutes.”

⸻

Han looked up.

“I’m creating the perfect message.”

⸻

Hyunjin walked in.

His red-tipped hair was perfectly styled, and he wore a black jacket.

⸻

“What have you written?”

⸻

Han showed them.

⸻

“Hey Rosé, would you like to attend the dance with me?”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“That’s it?”

⸻

Han looked offended.

“Yes.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Honestly…”

⸻

Han smiled.

⸻

“See? Good.”

⸻

“…It’s so normal that it’s suspicious.”

⸻

Han’s smile disappeared.

⸻

“What does that mean?”

⸻

“It means you.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“You wrote a normal sentence and somehow made it weird.”

⸻

Han sighed.

⸻

“Helpful. Both of you are incredibly helpful.”

⸻

Operation Begins

⸻

Han walked into the practice room.

⸻

Rosé was there.

⸻

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair was styled beautifully, and she wore a casual outfit with a denim jacket, a simple top, and jeans.

She was organizing music.

⸻

Han froze.

⸻

Immediately forgot his plan.

⸻

Rosé looked up.

⸻

“Han?”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Why are you standing there like you forgot how doors work?”

⸻

Han blinked.

⸻

“I was…”

⸻

Thinking.

⸻

Rosé smiled.

⸻

“That’s dangerous.”

⸻

Han laughed nervously.

⸻

“Very funny.”

⸻

He took a breath.

⸻

“Rosé, I wanted to ask—”

⸻

Suddenly…

A speaker behind him made a loud noise.

⸻

Han jumped.

⸻

Rosé stared.

⸻

“Are you okay?”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“You looked scared.”

⸻

“I was attacked by technology.”

⸻

Rosé laughed.

⸻

“Technology attacked you?”

⸻

“It was unexpected.”

⸻

The Actual Question

⸻

Han tried again.

⸻

“Rosé.”

⸻

She looked at him.

⸻

“Would you…”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

Han’s brain stopped.

⸻

“…help me choose a jacket?”

⸻

Silence.

⸻

Rosé blinked.

⸻

“A jacket?”

⸻

Han immediately regretted everything.

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“That was your big question?”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Good.”

⸻

Han covered his face.

⸻

“That was terrible.”

⸻

Rosé laughed.

⸻

“Very.”

⸻

He smiled.

⸻

Then finally…

⸻

“Would you go to the dance with me?”

⸻

Quiet.

⸻

Rosé looked surprised.

⸻

Then smiled.

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

Han froze.

⸻

“Wait.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“You said yes?”

⸻

Rosé laughed.

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“I didn’t expect that.”

⸻

“Why?”

⸻

“Because I spent three hours preparing and still almost asked about jackets.”

⸻

Rosé laughed harder.

⸻

“You almost invited me to a fashion consultation.”

⸻

“Exactly.”

⸻

⸻

The Celebration

⸻

Han ran back to the dorm.

⸻

Felix looked up.

⸻

“Well?”

⸻

Han dramatically fell onto the couch.

⸻

“Mission complete.”

⸻

Hyunjin clapped slowly.

⸻

“Congratulations.”

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

“She said yes?”

⸻

Han nodded proudly.

⸻

Then immediately added:

⸻

“After I almost ruined everything.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“That’s very Han.”

⸻

Han pointed.

⸻

“Now it’s your turn.”

⸻

Felix froze.

⸻

Because tomorrow…

⸻

Operation Two:

Felix → Jennie

⸻

And everyone knew…

⸻

That was going to be much harder.
Book 2 – Chapter 38: Dance Night — The Grand Entrance

The wait was over.

⸻

The college dance had arrived.

⸻

The campus that usually felt ordinary had completely transformed.

Golden lights covered the courtyard.

Music echoed through the hall.

Everyone was dressed up.

Everyone was excited.

⸻

And somewhere inside the dorm…

Four girls were getting ready.

⸻

The Girls’ Final Preparations

⸻

Jennie stood in front of the mirror.

Her short dark bob haircut was styled perfectly, framing her face with a confident, sharp look.

She wore the black satin dress she chose with her friends, paired with elegant boots and silver accessories.

⸻

Lisa looked at her.

⸻

“Okay.”

⸻

Jennie looked over.

“What?”

⸻

“You look like you own the entire dance.”

⸻

Jennie smirked.

⸻

“I don’t own it.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Yet.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

Lisa wore a stylish black-and-white outfit that matched her Oreo-inspired haircut. Her mostly black hair with white strands was styled beautifully.

⸻

Rosé adjusted her dress.

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair looked elegant, and she wore a simple but classy outfit that matched her soft personality.

⸻

Jisoo fixed the lavender-pink tips of her long blonde hair.

She wore a graceful dress with simple jewelry.

⸻

The four looked at each other.

⸻

For a second…

Nobody spoke.

⸻

Then Lisa smiled.

⸻

“We actually made it.”

⸻

Jisoo nodded.

⸻

“Together.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

⸻

“Like always.”

⸻

Jennie looked away.

⸻

“Okay, don’t make this emotional.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

⸻

“You’re the emotional one.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Jennie.”

⸻

“Lisa.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

The Boys Arrive

⸻

Outside the dorm…

Three boys waited.

⸻

Felix stood there in a black suit jacket, white shirt, and dark pants.

His blonde hair was styled perfectly.

⸻

Han wore a dark blue suit that matched his black-to-blue hair.

⸻

Hyunjin wore a stylish black suit, his red-tipped hair standing out.

⸻

Han looked around.

⸻

“I’m nervous.”

⸻

Felix nodded.

⸻

“Same.”

⸻

Hyunjin crossed his arms.

⸻

“I am calm.”

⸻

Felix and Han looked at him.

⸻

“You practiced your breathing for thirty minutes.”

⸻

Hyunjin paused.

⸻

“That was preparation.”

⸻

“That was panic.”

⸻

⸻

The Meeting

⸻

The girls walked out.

⸻

The boys immediately stopped talking.

⸻

Felix saw Jennie.

⸻

For once…

He had no comeback.

⸻

Jennie noticed.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

“You froze.”

⸻

“I did not.”

⸻

“You did.”

⸻

Han whispered:

“He’s gone.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Completely.”

⸻

Jennie looked at Felix.

⸻

“You okay?”

⸻

He smiled.

⸻

“Yeah.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“You look amazing.”

⸻

Jennie looked away.

⸻

“Careful.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“That was almost too sweet.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“Almost?”

⸻

“Almost.”

⸻

⸻

Entering the Dance

⸻

The group walked into the ballroom together.

⸻

Students immediately noticed.

⸻

Not because they were trying to get attention.

⸻

Because they had always been impossible to ignore.

⸻

The music started.

⸻

The lights moved.

⸻

And then…

The DJ booth turned on.

⸻

Everyone looked toward Jennie.

⸻

She put on her headphones.

⸻

The crowd cheered.

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

Han whispered:

“She’s in her element.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Definitely.”

⸻

Jennie looked over the crowd.

⸻

For a moment…

She wasn’t the cold, untouchable person everyone thought she was.

⸻

She was just Jennie.

⸻

Happy.

⸻

Confident.

⸻

With her friends beside her.

⸻

The first beat dropped.

⸻

And the dance officially began.

⸻

But everyone knew…

The night had only started.

⸻

Because there were still:

* Felix and Jennie’s first public dance
* Han and Rosé’s date
* Hyunjin and Jisoo’s moment
* Lisa’s mysterious surprise

⸻

And the biggest question:

⸻

Who was Lisa bringing to the dance?
Book 2 – Chapter 38: Dance Night — The Grand Entrance

The wait was over.

⸻

The college dance had arrived.

⸻

The campus that usually felt ordinary had completely transformed.

Golden lights covered the courtyard.

Music echoed through the hall.

Everyone was dressed up.

Everyone was excited.

⸻

And somewhere inside the dorm…

Four girls were getting ready.

⸻

The Girls’ Final Preparations

⸻

Jennie stood in front of the mirror.

Her short dark bob haircut was styled perfectly, framing her face with a confident, sharp look.

She wore the black satin dress she chose with her friends, paired with elegant boots and silver accessories.

⸻

Lisa looked at her.

⸻

“Okay.”

⸻

Jennie looked over.

“What?”

⸻

“You look like you own the entire dance.”

⸻

Jennie smirked.

⸻

“I don’t own it.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“Yet.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

Lisa wore a stylish black-and-white outfit that matched her Oreo-inspired haircut. Her mostly black hair with white strands was styled beautifully.

⸻

Rosé adjusted her dress.

Her short blonde Apatapate-inspired hair looked elegant, and she wore a simple but classy outfit that matched her soft personality.

⸻

Jisoo fixed the lavender-pink tips of her long blonde hair.

She wore a graceful dress with simple jewelry.

⸻

The four looked at each other.

⸻

For a second…

Nobody spoke.

⸻

Then Lisa smiled.

⸻

“We actually made it.”

⸻

Jisoo nodded.

⸻

“Together.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

⸻

“Like always.”

⸻

Jennie looked away.

⸻

“Okay, don’t make this emotional.”

⸻

Lisa laughed.

⸻

“You’re the emotional one.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Yes.”

⸻

“No.”

⸻

“Jennie.”

⸻

“Lisa.”

⸻

Everyone laughed.

⸻

The Boys Arrive

⸻

Outside the dorm…

Three boys waited.

⸻

Felix stood there in a black suit jacket, white shirt, and dark pants.

His blonde hair was styled perfectly.

⸻

Han wore a dark blue suit that matched his black-to-blue hair.

⸻

Hyunjin wore a stylish black suit, his red-tipped hair standing out.

⸻

Han looked around.

⸻

“I’m nervous.”

⸻

Felix nodded.

⸻

“Same.”

⸻

Hyunjin crossed his arms.

⸻

“I am calm.”

⸻

Felix and Han looked at him.

⸻

“You practiced your breathing for thirty minutes.”

⸻

Hyunjin paused.

⸻

“That was preparation.”

⸻

“That was panic.”

⸻

⸻

The Meeting

⸻

The girls walked out.

⸻

The boys immediately stopped talking.

⸻

Felix saw Jennie.

⸻

For once…

He had no comeback.

⸻

Jennie noticed.

⸻

“What?”

⸻

Felix blinked.

⸻

“Nothing.”

⸻

“You froze.”

⸻

“I did not.”

⸻

“You did.”

⸻

Han whispered:

“He’s gone.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Completely.”

⸻

Jennie looked at Felix.

⸻

“You okay?”

⸻

He smiled.

⸻

“Yeah.”

⸻

A pause.

⸻

“You look amazing.”

⸻

Jennie looked away.

⸻

“Careful.”

⸻

“What?”

⸻

“That was almost too sweet.”

⸻

Felix laughed.

⸻

“Almost?”

⸻

“Almost.”

⸻

⸻

Entering the Dance

⸻

The group walked into the ballroom together.

⸻

Students immediately noticed.

⸻

Not because they were trying to get attention.

⸻

Because they had always been impossible to ignore.

⸻

The music started.

⸻

The lights moved.

⸻

And then…

The DJ booth turned on.

⸻

Everyone looked toward Jennie.

⸻

She put on her headphones.

⸻

The crowd cheered.

⸻

Felix smiled.

⸻

Han whispered:

“She’s in her element.”

⸻

Hyunjin nodded.

⸻

“Definitely.”

⸻

Jennie looked over the crowd.

⸻

For a moment…

She wasn’t the cold, untouchable person everyone thought she was.

⸻

She was just Jennie.

⸻

Happy.

⸻

Confident.

⸻

With her friends beside her.

⸻

The first beat dropped.

⸻

And the dance officially began.

⸻

But everyone knew…

The night had only started.

⸻

Because there were still:

* Felix and Jennie’s first public dance
* Han and Rosé’s date
* Hyunjin and Jisoo’s moment
* Lisa’s mysterious surprise

⸻

And the biggest question:

⸻

Who was Lisa bringing to the dance?
Chapter 37 – The Countdown to Graduation

The announcement appeared on every hallway screen.

“Graduation Ceremony: Two Weeks Away.”

⸻

The entire school changed overnight.

Suddenly…

Everyone was talking about memories.

Photos.

Last performances.

Future plans.

⸻

Jennie stood in the hallway staring at the announcement.

Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves, and she wore a black oversized jacket, a white top, baggy jeans, and her favorite boots.

For once…

She wasn’t making a joke.

⸻

Felix noticed.

His black hair was slightly messy, and he wore his varsity jacket, black shirt, athletic pants, and sneakers.

“You okay?”

Jennie looked at him.

“Yeah.”

A pause.

“Just weird.”

“What?”

“Everything.”

⸻

Felix looked at the graduation poster.

“I know.”

“It feels like yesterday we couldn’t stand each other.”

Jennie smirked.

“You couldn’t stand me.”

Felix laughed.

“You roasted me every five seconds.”

“You deserved it.”

⸻

Han suddenly appeared.

His messy brown hair was covered by a graduation cap he wasn’t supposed to be wearing yet.

“I heard emotional conversations.”

Everyone groaned.

⸻

Lisa walked over laughing.

Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was tied back, and she wore a casual black jacket with cargo pants.

“Why are you wearing that?”

Han looked proud.

“I’m preparing.”

“For what?”

“My future as the best graduate.”

“We haven’t graduated yet.”

“Details.”

⸻

Rosé smiled.

Her lavender hair fell over her shoulders, and she wore a soft sweater and jeans.

“He’s been practicing his graduation speech.”

Jisoo looked concerned.

Her red hair was tied neatly, and she wore a cream sweater with black pants.

“How long is it?”

Han looked away.

“…Forty minutes.”

Everyone:

“No.”

⸻

Hyunjin arrived dramatically.

His blond hair was perfectly styled, and he wore a black sweater with layered necklaces.

“Graduation is the end of one era…”

Everyone stared.

“And the beginning of another.”

Han nodded.

“Exactly.”

Jennie whispered to Felix:

“They are both dramatic.”

Felix whispered back:

“Extremely.”

⸻

Later that day…

The group practiced for the ceremony.

⸻

Jennie was helping organize the music.

Felix was helping with the sports awards.

Han was somehow distracting everyone.

⸻

“Han.”

“What?”

“Why are you spinning in the graduation chair?”

“Testing durability.”

“Why?”

“In case I become too successful.”

⸻

Jennie shook her head.

“You are impossible.”

Han smiled.

“Thank you.”

⸻

After practice…

Jennie and Felix stayed behind.

The empty auditorium was quiet.

Rows of chairs filled the room.

The stage lights were on.

⸻

Felix looked around.

“Can’t believe we’re almost done.”

Jennie nodded.

“Yeah.”

⸻

He smiled.

“You know…”

“What?”

“If we met on the first day again…”

“I would still roast you.”

“I know.”

“And you would still annoy me.”

“I know.”

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A small smile appeared on Jennie’s face.

“But…”

Felix looked at her.

“But?”

She looked away.

“…I’m glad we met.”

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Felix smiled.

“Me too.”

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A moment passed.

Then…

Jennie pointed at his outfit.

“Your graduation suit better not look weird.”

Felix blinked.

“That was the moment you chose to roast me?”

“Of course.”

He laughed.

“Never change.”

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The auditorium lights turned off.

They walked out together.

Graduation was coming.

A new chapter was beginning.

But one thing was guaranteed…

Even with diplomas…

New futures…

And everything changing…

Jennie and Felix would still find a way to annoy each other.
Got it — shifting tone to celebratory, relaxed post–business success, still manhwa-style.

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CHAPTER: “SUCCESS IN SOFT LIGHT”
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The moment the suite door clicked shut, the atmosphere changed.

Not into silence.

Into relief.

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BLACKPINK had finally stepped out of schedules, meetings, and structured voices.

And into their own space again.

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The hotel suite was warm and spacious—floor-to-ceiling windows showing a glowing night skyline, soft golden lamps already turned on, and a quiet living area arranged like it was waiting for something personal to happen.

A bottle of sparkling water sat chilled on the counter.

Someone had already sent fruit platters.

A handwritten note from the management team rested near the table:

“Congratulations on a successful business trip.”

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Jisoo was the first to exhale fully.

She loosened the strap of her bag and set the folder down without perfect alignment this time—just enough to signal she was off duty.

Her white tailored blouse had its sleeves rolled slightly now, no longer strict. Her dark wavy hair slipped free from its pins as she walked further inside, finally letting it fall naturally around her shoulders.

She looked around once.

Then smiled.

Small. Real.

“We did well.”

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Jennie dropped onto the couch first like gravity had permission again.

Her beige blazer came off in one smooth motion, revealing the fitted black top underneath. She kicked off her shoes gently, exhaling as if releasing an entire day through one breath.

Her straight dark hair fell over her shoulders as she leaned back, phone forgotten for the first time in hours.

“Finally,” she said, half-smiling. “A room that doesn’t want anything from us.”

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Rosé walked to the window first.

Blonde hair catching the skyline glow like soft gold threads. She slipped off her gray blazer, leaving her cream blouse slightly relaxed at the collar. She held onto the railing of the window for a second, just looking out.

Then she smiled.

“We finished everything.”

Her voice was lighter than it had been all day.

Like music returning after paperwork.

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Lisa kicked off her sneakers near the entrance without even placing them neatly.

Lisa

Her brown hair was loosened fully now, strands falling freely around her face. She tugged off her cropped jacket and tossed it onto the couch without ceremony, rolling her shoulders like she was shaking off invisible choreography.

Then she grinned.

“We survived meetings without falling asleep. That’s a win.”

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Jennie laughed first.

Short. Real.

Then Rosé followed.

Then even Jisoo let out a soft, rare laugh.

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It wasn’t loud like a stage.

It didn’t need to be.

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Jisoo walked to the table, picking up the fruit platter.

“This is probably celebration food.”

She looked at it.

“…or reward food.”

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Jennie raised an eyebrow.

“It’s definitely ‘we didn’t burn the strategy deck’ food.”

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Rosé sat on the arm of the couch, legs tucked slightly, blonde hair spilling over her shoulder.

“I think we should call it ‘we did everything and didn’t argue too much’ food.”

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Lisa pointed at her.

“That’s inaccurate. We did argue.”

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Jennie nodded.

“But productively.”

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Jisoo added calmly.

“With structure.”

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A pause.

Then all four looked at each other.

And burst into a second round of laughter.

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This one lingered longer.

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The room finally felt like theirs.

Not a meeting room.

Not a hallway.

Not a schedule.

Just a shared space where success could sit down with them.

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Rosé opened the balcony door slightly.

Cool air drifted in.

“Should we go out there?”

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Jennie groaned lightly.

“No. I refuse to be philosophical on a balcony tonight.”

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Lisa immediately stood.

“I’m going.”

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Jisoo followed without hesitation.

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Rosé smiled.

“…I guess I’m going too.”

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Jennie stared at them.

Then sighed dramatically.

“Fine.”

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Five seconds later, they were all outside.

City lights stretching endlessly in front of them like a quiet reward.

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No stage.

No audience.

No conference tables.

Just four women leaning against a balcony railing, letting the night finally feel like it belonged to them.

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Jisoo spoke softly.

“We finished it well.”

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Jennie nodded.

“We did.”

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Rosé closed her eyes for a moment, blonde hair moving slightly in the wind.

“We should do this more often.”

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Lisa smirked.

“Business trips?”

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Rosé opened her eyes.

“Winning them.”

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Silence followed.

But it wasn’t empty.

It was satisfied.

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Somewhere behind them, the room stayed warm.

Somewhere ahead of them, the city kept glowing.

And for the first time that day—

nothing needed to be planned.

Only felt.
(Panel cuts to a cute modern coffee shop) 

Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 3.
Photo 1 is not wearing her glasses and is wearing little bit more makeup. 

Photo 2 is wearing the outfit in photo 4.
(No tattoos just the outfit) 

Photo 2 is sitting in the coffee shop near a window away from the crowd.

Photo 1 then walks in with a smile on her face looking at photo 2 sitting at the table. 

Photo 2 is mesmerized as photo 1 walks over to the table.

Photo 1 then takes a seat in front of photo 2 and smiles. 

Photo 2 then thinks “Wow she’s gorgeous!”

Photo 1 says to photo 2” how long have you been waiting?”

Photo 2 then says with a shy face “Not long, but I don’t care.” “ I don’t mind waiting.”

Photo 1 then looks at photo 2 very flatterd.

(Panel shows them laughing with 2 coffees and a muffin on the table) 

Photo 1 then says “This was fun, I’m glad we are able to talk like this.”

Photo 2 replies “Yeah, I like this!” with a handsome smirk. 

Photo 2 says to photo 1 “I’ve been thinking about you lately, ever since I saw you on the first day of orientation.”

Photo 1 face then turns red as she is blushing and tries to hide it and says “ Ohhh really?.”

Photo 2 seems this and then smile’s handsomely. 

Photo 2 then says with a sincere face“I love you Mei, I’ve never stopped loving you. You mean everything to me Mei.”

Photo 1 then becomes sad and says “I love you too Micheol, I’ve never stopped.”

Photo then begins to hold back tears as she says “But how can you cheat on someone you love multiple times, with multiple different women?”
 
(Panel shows photo 2 in a state of regret)

Photo 1 then stands up with a very sad face about to cry and says to photo 2 “ I’m sorry, I can’t do this right now. I’ll call you.” 

Photo 1 then leaves the coffee shop as photo 2 watch her leave .