Community Manhwa

Exhausted Hero Manhwa

Made by the community on Manhwa AI

Panel 1 wide Photo 3 rushing photo 1 grabbing her rushing through the castle wall Panel 2 split Photo 1 and photo 3 are both in a free fall from the castle where a hole is made from them breaking through as photo 1 is falling she use her ability and activate her Ice guard suit photo 2 Panel 3 wide Photo 2 falling using her ability frost nova to break her fall making a massive pillar of snow and ice to land in
A moody, atmospheric comic book panel set inside a dimly lit bar at night. Warm amber and deep shadow lighting. A hauntingly beautiful woman — Sara — sits alone at the bar, a half-empty glass of whiskey in her hand, her expression hollow and distant, dressed elegantly but disheveled, as if the evening broke something in her. Beside her, a tall, ethereally striking man — Alexander — has just settled onto the adjacent stool, his dark coat and timeless, almost otherworldly features cutting against the smoky bar backdrop. He is turning toward her, his gaze falling on her face for the first time — and in that instant his expression shifts: eyes wide, breath caught, something ancient and shattered flickering across his face. A supernatural visual effect overlays Sara's eyes — a ghostly double exposure of another woman's face, Eliza, soft and luminous, fading like a memory returning from a thousand years ago. The ghost image is tender, heartbreaking. The bar around them feels frozen, as if time itself paused. Moody neon signs bleed color into the darkness — deep burgundy, cold blue, faint gold. Comic book art style with bold ink lines, dramatic chiaroscuro shading, cinematic panel composition, emotional storytelling, noir atmosphere, highly detailed.
Panel 1 wide Photo 1 has a black and gold helmet that has horns on it that are red and black a facemask all black standing alongside photo 4 her dress top red along the arms the center of her shirt open exposing her chest slightly a deep red skirt a crescent moon blue necklace long boots the stretches up to her knees all black white gloves on with her hand on photo 1 shoulder saying master give me your orders Panel 2 split photo 3 sitting in his chair saying so the two of you… I expected as much you two have always kept a watchful eye on me… photo 3 standing up saying so what do I owe this visit using his overwhelming aura thick white light with blue nearly viability lighting Panel 3 wide photo 2 standing in his sliver armor with spikes on the shoulder and a sliver face mask with his bright blue glowing eyes Panel 4 split photo 4 slowly moving forward using her bright golden aura around her whole body saying you dare question my master material a ball of dark flame in her out stretched arm photo 1 using his bright blue aura
PAGE 3: The Secret AcceptancePanel 1: Midnight. Maya sits on her bed with her laptop glowing. The screen shows an official email header: Berlin Institute of Technology - Master of Science in Media & Sound Engineering.Panel 2: The word "ACCEPTED" reflects in her dilated pupils.Panel 3: She grips her chest, caught between absolute euphoria and overwhelming guilt.
Got it — shifting tone to celebratory, relaxed post–business success, still manhwa-style. ⸻ CHAPTER: “SUCCESS IN SOFT LIGHT” ⸻ The moment the suite door clicked shut, the atmosphere changed. Not into silence. Into relief. ⸻ BLACKPINK had finally stepped out of schedules, meetings, and structured voices. And into their own space again. ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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.” ⸻ Jennie laughed first. Short. Real. Then Rosé followed. Then even Jisoo let out a soft, rare laugh. ⸻ It wasn’t loud like a stage. It didn’t need to be. ⸻ Jisoo walked to the table, picking up the fruit platter. “This is probably celebration food.” She looked at it. “…or reward food.” ⸻ Jennie raised an eyebrow. “It’s definitely ‘we didn’t burn the strategy deck’ food.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ Lisa pointed at her. “That’s inaccurate. We did argue.” ⸻ Jennie nodded. “But productively.” ⸻ Jisoo added calmly. “With structure.” ⸻ A pause. Then all four looked at each other. And burst into a second round of laughter. ⸻ This one lingered longer. ⸻ 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. ⸻ Rosé opened the balcony door slightly. Cool air drifted in. “Should we go out there?” ⸻ Jennie groaned lightly. “No. I refuse to be philosophical on a balcony tonight.” ⸻ Lisa immediately stood. “I’m going.” ⸻ Jisoo followed without hesitation. ⸻ Rosé smiled. “…I guess I’m going too.” ⸻ Jennie stared at them. Then sighed dramatically. “Fine.” ⸻ Five seconds later, they were all outside. City lights stretching endlessly in front of them like a quiet reward. ⸻ 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. ⸻ Jisoo spoke softly. “We finished it well.” ⸻ Jennie nodded. “We did.” ⸻ Rosé closed her eyes for a moment, blonde hair moving slightly in the wind. “We should do this more often.” ⸻ Lisa smirked. “Business trips?” ⸻ Rosé opened her eyes. “Winning them.” ⸻ Silence followed. But it wasn’t empty. It was satisfied. ⸻ 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.
Photo 1 is relaxing in her room in the palace getting up and working on her drone when a knock on her door comes its photo 3 saying he is going to forest to hunt the goblins to level up asking phone 1 did she want to level up with him photo 1 says yes she just finished her life like robot and wants to know if she pilot her robot would that count to her experience points Photo 4 walking up saying hey let me go to photo 3 saying sure Rocky get photo 4 then puts on his black and red armor walking up to him is photo 2 Rocky where you going photo 4 S what’s good we going goblin hunting to level up photo 2 in his sliver armor with yellow out lines say yeah I’ll come
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.
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.
The house woke up slowly. No alarms. No staff. No schedule reminders buzzing in the background. Just sunlight spilling across wooden floors like it had nowhere else to be. ⸻ BLACKPINK had agreed on something rare the night before: A weekend with nothing planned. Not rehearsals. Not meetings. Not appearances. Just… time. ⸻ Jisoo was already awake, naturally. Her dark wavy hair was loosely tied back, a soft cream sweater resting over relaxed lounge pants. She stood in the kitchen quietly, making tea with the calm precision of someone who didn’t need noise to feel awake. The house always felt “started” when Jisoo was up first. ⸻ Jennie came in later, hair slightly messy, oversized shirt hanging off one shoulder, still half in sleep mode. She looked at the kettle. “…Is it too early to be alive?” ⸻ Jisoo didn’t turn. “Yes.” ⸻ Jennie nodded. “Good. We agree.” ⸻ ⸻ Rosé arrived quietly after, blonde hair tied loosely, soft cardigan wrapped around her like comfort itself. She paused in the doorway. “It smells like peace,” she said. ⸻ Jennie pointed at the kettle. “That’s just tea.” ⸻ Rosé smiled. “It’s still peace.” ⸻ ⸻ Then— fast footsteps. ⸻ Lisa entered the kitchen from the hallway, brown hair tied in a loose bun, hoodie slightly oversized, sweatpants soft and unstyled. No stage version of her. No work version. Just morning Lisa. ⸻ Behind her— Noah (now a 5-year-old boy) ran in first, socks sliding slightly on the floor. “I DECLARE THIS WEEKEND OFFICIAL FUN TIME,” he announced loudly. ⸻ Ari followed more carefully, pastel hoodie slightly oversized, hair neatly tied but already loosening. “That’s not how weekends work,” she said calmly. ⸻ Noah pointed at her. “It is if I say it loudly enough.” ⸻ Lisa sighed as she reached for a cup. “That’s also not how reality works.” ⸻ Noah considered this. “…Reality is negotiable.” ⸻ Jennie looked at Lisa. “He’s becoming a problem.” ⸻ Lisa nodded. “He’s been one.” ⸻ Noah smiled proudly. “I am consistent.” ⸻ ⸻ The living room filled slowly. Blankets appeared. Coffee cups moved around. People migrated like the house was pulling them into comfort. ⸻ Jisoo sat first, cross-legged on the couch, posture relaxed, watching everything like she was already enjoying the quiet unfolding. Jennie lay back fully on the sofa, arms spread. “I refuse to move for at least six hours.” ⸻ Rosé curled into the armchair near the window, blonde hair glowing in morning light. “I might read something,” she said softly. ⸻ Lisa sat on the floor, leaning against the couch, brown hair falling slightly over her face as she sipped her drink. Ari sat beside her immediately. Noah flopped down dramatically between Jennie and Lisa. ⸻ Silence settled. Not awkward. Not empty. Just shared. ⸻ Noah broke it first. “Do famous people also do nothing?” ⸻ Jennie lifted one hand. “We are doing it right now.” ⸻ Noah looked around. “…We are very good at it.” ⸻ Rosé smiled. “It takes practice.” ⸻ Jisoo added gently. “It takes permission.” ⸻ Lisa leaned her head back slightly. “…It takes exhaustion.” ⸻ That made Jennie laugh. ⸻ Ari leaned into Lisa. “This is my favorite kind of day.” ⸻ Lisa looked down at her. “Why?” ⸻ Ari shrugged. “Nothing is trying to win.” ⸻ Silence again. But softer this time. ⸻ Noah rolled onto his side. “I think the house likes us today.” ⸻ Rosé nodded gently. “It always does.” ⸻ Jisoo looked around. “It just waits for us to stop rushing.” ⸻ Jennie closed her eyes. “…Then we should stop more often.” ⸻ Lisa exhaled quietly. For once— there was nothing pulling her away from the moment. ⸻ Just the four of them. A child’s voice. A quiet laugh. A blonde head by the window. A steady presence in the kitchen. And a house that didn’t ask for anything in return. ⸻ Just a weekend. Not scheduled. Not earned. ⸻ Just lived.
Panel 1 split Photo 1 walking the hallway of the castle to fine her room as she see photo 2 in her blue and black maid outfit red lipstick and golden brown eyes holding a large basket with all types of metals and fabric photo 2 saying hello young miss photo 1 saying hello. Is this my material? Panel 2 split Photo 2 still carrying the basket of material for photo 1. Photo 2 saying I’ll show you to your room as well young miss photo 1 saying thank you. Would you like me to help you carry the basket photo 2 saying no it’s fine I have it thank you very much Panel 3 split (Narrator as the reach Asia room she see how impressive her room was) photo 2 sitting the basket of material on her desk showing her the ice stone wind stone and fire stone young miss these stones allow the holder to use it’s ability. Photo 2 showing off the ice stone as the room gets colder and light ice forms around her hand Panel 4 split Photo 1 taken the ice stone and making her first suit of armor the (ice Guard) photo 2 watching as photo 1 makes a suit of armor out of nowhere saying that is amazing
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)
It is a sunny day at 10:03 am on Sunday. Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with her hair up in a messy bun. Photo 3 is wearing the outfit in photo 4 and is not wearing her glasses. (Panel shows photo 1 and photo 3 sitting on the edge of two white lounge chairs next to each other facing the pool) Photo 1 the ways to photo 3 with a smile “It was so nice for your parents to let us use the pool while their out of town.” Photo 3 says with a smile “ I know right! He’s such a good dad, it feels good being an only child.” Photo 1 then says “So what did you do yesterday?” Photo 3 then says with a guilty look on her face breaking eye contact with photo 1 “Oh nothing much. I went to MowMow’s and ate alone.” Photo 1 looks at photo 3 with a face that shows she knows photo 3 is lying. Photo 1 then says with raised eyebrows “Mei, are you sure you were alone?” “Are you dating someone?” Photo 3 then says with a nervous look on her face while smiling “ No, no, nothing like that Sue I promise.” Photo 1 says with a relaxed face and tiny cute smirk looking at her pink iPhone “Well…..after you left for the gym I had gotten a new follower. It’s from the guy whose order I take at the coffee shop.” Photo 1 says “He came by the class right after you left for MowMow’s.” Photo 3 then says “Oh Wow!” “Your interested in someone?!” Photo 1 says with a red face blushing with her eyes close “No it’s not like that. And besides he’s interested in someone already, he’s just trying to get her attention.” Photo 3 then looks over at photo 1 and shrugs her shoulders with her eyes close with sly smirk and says “Well if you say so.” Photo 3 then ask” how did you find out he has someone he likes?” Photo 1 then says “He came over to the dorm to study.” (Panel close up to photo 3 face as she is shocked.) Panel close up to photo 1 laughing.
Book 2 – Chapter 5: The First College Challenge The first day of college was supposed to be normal. Keyword: Supposed to. ⸻ After the whole “Felix’s definitely-not-girlfriend” drama, everyone walked toward their classes. ⸻ Jennie walked ahead of everyone. Her sleek dark bob moved with every step, and her black jacket, silver accessories, baggy jeans, and boots made her look like she belonged on a magazine cover instead of a college campus. ⸻ Lisa looked at her. “Okay, I have to admit.” Jennie looked back. “What?” “Your entrance was dramatic.” “I walked.” “You walked like the hallway belonged to you.” Jennie shrugged. “Maybe it did.” ⸻ Jisoo laughed. Her long blonde hair with lavender-pink ends moved as she walked. “She hasn’t changed.” Rosé smiled. Her black hair fell over her shoulders. “She just got more confident.” ⸻ Behind them… Felix was quiet. Very quiet. ⸻ Han noticed immediately. His black hair with blue tips fell over his forehead as he looked at Felix. “You’re thinking.” Felix looked at him. “No I’m not.” “You are.” “No.” “You have your thinking face.” “I have a face.” “Exactly.” ⸻ Hyunjin walked beside them, his red-tipped hair catching the sunlight. “He is thinking about Jennie.” Felix stopped. “What?” Everyone looked at him. ⸻ Felix sighed. “She just surprised me, okay?” Han smiled. “Because she looks different?” “Yes.” “Because she’s more confident?” “Maybe.” “Because she roasted someone in less than five minutes?” Felix paused. “…Also yes.” ⸻ Hyunjin nodded. “An iconic return.” ⸻ Meanwhile… Jennie had already found her classroom. ⸻ She sat down and opened her laptop. New college. New classes. New challenges. ⸻ Then the professor walked in. “Before we begin, I have an announcement.” Everyone looked up. ⸻ “This semester, we will have a major creative competition.” ⸻ Jennie’s eyes immediately lit up. ⸻ “The winning team will perform at the biggest college showcase of the year.” ⸻ Lisa looked at Jennie. “Oh no.” Jennie smiled. “What?” “Your DJ face.” “What about it?” “It means you are about to become terrifying.” ⸻ The professor continued. “You will work in teams.” ⸻ Jennie froze. No. Please no. ⸻ The teams appeared on the screen. ⸻ Team One: Jennie, Felix, Lisa, Han, Rosé, Jisoo, Hyunjin. ⸻ Silence. ⸻ Jennie stared. Felix stared. Everyone stared. ⸻ Han immediately laughed. “THE SCHOOL IS STILL TRYING TO FORCE YOU TWO TOGETHER.” ⸻ Jennie pointed at him. “Stop talking.” “I can’t.” “Why?” “Because it’s funny.” ⸻ Felix looked at Jennie. “So…” “So.” “Looks like we’re working together again.” ⸻ Jennie sighed. “Of course.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “You missed me.” “No.” “You answered too fast.” “Because the answer was obvious.” ⸻ The whole group laughed. ⸻ After class, they met in the library. ⸻ The assignment was simple: Create something that represents who they were. ⸻ Everyone had ideas. Lisa wanted fashion. Rosé wanted music. Jisoo wanted visuals. Han wanted something “legendary.” Nobody knew what that meant. ⸻ Hyunjin wrote down: “An artistic experience.” Everyone stared. ⸻ Jennie looked at Felix. “Translate.” Felix laughed. “He means something dramatic.” Hyunjin nodded. “Exactly.” ⸻ Then everyone looked at Jennie. “What about you?” ⸻ Jennie thought. A year ago… She would have said she didn’t care. But now? She smiled. ⸻ “Music.” ⸻ Felix looked at her. “You already knew that.” “Yeah.” “Then why did you think so long?” Jennie shrugged. “Because this time…” She looked around at everyone. “I don’t want it to just be my thing.” ⸻ Everyone smiled. ⸻ Felix noticed. The old Jennie was still there. The roast queen. The DJ. The girl who never backed down. But now… She let people in. ⸻ Han suddenly ruined the moment. “So basically we’re making a masterpiece.” Jennie looked at him. “Don’t say masterpiece.” “Why?” “Because now you think you’re an artist.” “I am.” “You are a problem.” ⸻ Everyone laughed. ⸻ And as they started planning their first college project… Nobody noticed the competition poster hanging outside the room. ⸻ COLLEGE SHOWCASE CHALLENGE WINNER GETS A CHANCE TO PERFORM ON THE MAIN STAGE. ⸻ Jennie looked at it. A spark appeared in her eyes. ⸻ The DJ queen was back. And this time… She had a whole team behind her.
Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 and is white socks and has her glasses off. Photo 1 is sitting in the living room of her luxury apartment. Photo 1 is sitting in the couch with her laptop on her lap doing home work. Photo 1 then picks up her phone to reply to a text. (Panel shows the text message on IMessage, she is texting someone by the name Kang Micheol) Micheol says “Are you busy?” Photo 1 says “No I’m at my dorm studying.” Micheol then says “Really😏can I join, I’m behind on my research paper. Plus it’s better to study in groups” (Panel shows photo 1 giggling) (Panel goes back to the phone) Photo 1 says “Do you think that’s a good idea?” Micheol response “I promise, no passes, and no moves. I just wanna study.” Photo 1 then says “Fine….you can come over.” Panel close up to photo 1 looking out the window of her luxury apartment at the sunset. Photo 1 then thinks “Because I miss you so much, it’ll hurt me in the end won’t it?” Panel shows photo 3 laying in bed wearing no shirt, grey short sweat pants and white socks with his phone on his chest looking at the ceiling with his hand behind his head. In front of the bed is a women with long black that’s in a messy bun, (she is wearing a black dress) she is trying to put on her shoes and leave. Photo 3 then says without breaking eye contact with the ceiling “Hey can you leave quieter?” The woman then looks at him annoyed and says “ ASSHOLE! That’s how you talk to your girlfriend?” Photo 3 then looks at the woman with a blank serious expression and says “My girlfriends in her dorm studying, you just so happen to be a quick lay” The woman then gets upset and leaves .
Panel 1 split Photo 1 saying that was amazing standing in his garden with frozen roses then say keep me entertained while walking away Panel 2 split Photo 2 forcing herself onto her feel surrounded by ice holding her head photo 2 comes over to help her stand Panel 3 Photo 3 brown pit-bull with white chest patch sitting up
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.”
Book 2 – Chapter 12: The Girls’ Day For once… No drama. No Felix. No Han chaos. No college competition. ⸻ Just the girls. ⸻ Jennie woke up late. Which was rare. Very rare. ⸻ Lisa immediately noticed. She walked into the room holding snacks. “Are you okay?” Jennie looked up. “Why?” “You slept past your alarm.” Jennie shrugged. “Maybe my alarm was annoying.” Lisa stared. “It was your alarm.” “Exactly.” ⸻ Lisa laughed. “You’re impossible.” Jennie grabbed a pillow and threw it at her. “You’re loud.” ⸻ But Lisa smiled. Because that was Jennie. Cold to the world. But with them? Different. ⸻ A few minutes later, Jisoo and Rosé arrived. ⸻ Jisoo’s long blonde hair with lavender-pink ends was tied back casually. Rosé’s black hair was styled softly, and she carried drinks for everyone. ⸻ Rosé smiled. “Girls’ day.” ⸻ Jennie looked at the drinks. “Finally. Something useful.” ⸻ Lisa gasped. “You mean my company isn’t useful?” Jennie looked at her. “Your company is questionable.” ⸻ Lisa put her hand on her heart. “That hurt.” Jennie looked away. “Good.” ⸻ Jisoo laughed. “You say that, but you saved her a seat.” ⸻ Jennie froze. “I did not.” ⸻ Lisa pointed. “You literally moved your bag so I could sit there.” ⸻ Jennie looked away. “Accident.” ⸻ Rosé smiled. “You’re terrible at pretending you don’t care.” ⸻ Jennie narrowed her eyes. “Careful.” ⸻ Rosé laughed. “There she is.” ⸻ The girls spent the afternoon walking around campus. ⸻ They went shopping. They got snacks. They explored the little stores near the college. ⸻ Lisa held up a jacket. “Jennie, this would look amazing on you.” ⸻ Jennie looked. “No.” “Why?” “Because you picked it.” ⸻ Lisa looked offended. “Wow.” ⸻ Jennie smiled slightly. “But…” She took the jacket. “It is actually good.” ⸻ Lisa gasped. “Was that a compliment?” Jennie immediately looked away. “Don’t get excited.” ⸻ Jisoo laughed. “That was basically a love letter from Jennie.” ⸻ Jennie rolled her eyes. “You’re all dramatic.” ⸻ Later, they sat outside with snacks. ⸻ For a while, nobody talked. It was peaceful. ⸻ Rosé looked at Jennie. “Are you okay?” ⸻ Jennie looked at her. “I’m fine.” ⸻ Jisoo raised an eyebrow. “Real fine or Jennie fine?” ⸻ Silence. ⸻ Lisa immediately understood. “Jennie fine.” ⸻ Jennie sighed. “You three are annoying.” ⸻ “But?” ⸻ She looked at them. ⸻ Then quietly said: “But you’re my annoying people.” ⸻ The three girls smiled. ⸻ Because that was Jennie’s version of saying: I love you. ⸻ Lisa leaned closer. “So…” “What?” “Are we allowed to mention Felix?” ⸻ Jennie’s eyes narrowed. “No.” ⸻ Lisa nodded. “Okay.” ⸻ Two seconds later. ⸻ “Anyway—” ⸻ “Lisa.” ⸻ “Okay, okay!” ⸻ Jisoo laughed. “You lasted three seconds.” ⸻ Rosé smiled. “New record.” ⸻ Jennie shook her head. “You all need help.” ⸻ But she was smiling. ⸻ And for the first time in days… Jennie wasn’t the savage queen fighting everyone. She wasn’t the DJ ready to destroy anyone who challenged her. ⸻ She was just Jennie. With her three favorite people. ⸻ And maybe… Just maybe… That was the only place where she didn’t need armor.write in English
Chapter 1 — A New Life The house was burning. Aira coughed as smoke filled her lungs. “Help…” Suddenly— BOOM! Everything went dark. ⸻ Aira opened her eyes. She was lying in an unfamiliar room. She looked into the mirror. A beautiful woman stared back. “This… isn’t me.” A maid rushed in. “Lady Eveline!” Aira froze. Eveline? Then a cold voice came from behind her. “You’re not Eveline.” Aira turned. A handsome man with crimson eyes was staring at her. “Who are you?” Aira swallowed. She didn’t know where she was. She didn’t know whose body she was in. But she knew one thing— She was supposed to die in 87 days.
Panel 1 wide Photo 1 in a dark temple trying to stand surrounded by destruction after the fight and sleeping on the ground photo 1 photo 2 and photo 3 but her legs Panel 2 split Photo 2 standing over photo 1 with his black eyes and dark smoke coming from them still under the spell of photo 1 but her face looks terrified photo 1 out of MP and HP is low thought bobble is he still under my spell. Saying help me to my feet Panel 3 split Photo 2 picking up photo 1 carrying her in his arms as she smiles the panel swings back to photo 3 dream world as he is now standing on a beach overlooking the ocean Panel 4 wide Photo 3 on the beach from a far is photo 4 walking to him in her bikini white bikini top with black pika dots and black bikini bottom with white spots and a see through blue scarf around her waist
Photo 1 turning into a short woman with long blonde hair down to her feet and bright blue eyes red lipstick with a long green dress holding a massive hammer standing in a lake surrounded by mountains and a beautiful sky with birds singing and golden fish swimming around her as she makes a golden and blue aura smiling and red lightning surrounds her
Panel shows an empty college classroom. Photo 1 is wearing the outfit in photo 2 with her hair in a messy bun. Photo 1 is walking out the glass room with her bag in her shoulder and on her pink iphone texting. Photo 3 is where a black jacket with and black t-shirt underneath and black pants. As photo 1 is walking to the door way looking at her phone she bumps into 3. Photo 1 has a worried look on her faces and then says “ OMG!!! I’m so sorry, are you ok?” Photo 3 then looks down at photo 1 with a smirk handsome smirk on his face and says “I’m okay, you didn’t hurt me.” Photo 1 looks shocked as she didn’t expect it to be photo 3, she then says “ Oh it’s you.” “ Did you have a class on this floor? “ Photo 3 then replies “No, I was just in the area and just saw you from the hallway.” Photo 1 then say “ I see you had someone else make your coffee today.” Photo 3 then says, “I haven’t touched it yet, just waited in line and didn’t wanna leave empty hand.” “You can have it if you want, it was made by someone named Tiffany.” Photo 3 then hands the iced coffee over to photo 1. Photo 1 face lights up with joy as she says “THANK YOU!” “SO GOOD!” Photo 1 then takes the iced coffee and drinks it with her eyes close and happy. Photo 3 then looks down (Because he his taller than photo 1) at photo 1 and smirks handsomely and thinks “You deserve to smile like this every day and I’m gonna make that possible, I wanna be the only one you think of.”
The young elf girl has grown taller and is now 570 as her little pet is now a massive beast with long lefty hair and sharp teeth green glowing eyes and protective over photo 1 now with long silver hair and her bright green eyes red black lipstick purple shirt and purple and black skirt with a crystal in the middle of her head
Chapter 13 – The Class Where Everyone Noticed Monday morning. School. The place where everyone pretended they were focused… But really? Everyone was watching everyone else. Especially Jennie and Felix. ⸻ Jennie walked into class. Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants with silver chains, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones hanging around her neck. She sat down at her desk. Then immediately noticed something. Felix was sitting two seats away. ⸻ Felix looked up. His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket over a white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and white basketball sneakers. They stared at each other. One second. Two seconds. Then both looked away. ⸻ Han noticed immediately. His soft brown hair was messy, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers. He leaned toward Lisa. “Something is wrong.” Lisa smiled. Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers. “Something is definitely wrong.” ⸻ Rosé sat behind them. Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders. She wore an oversized lavender cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots. “They’re acting normal.” Jisoo looked up. Her long dark red hair was neatly styled, and she wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots. “Which means they’re not normal.” ⸻ The teacher walked in. “Good morning, class.” Everyone sat down. “Today we will be doing partner work.” The entire class immediately became interested. Because everyone knew… Partner work meant chaos. ⸻ The teacher looked at the list. “Jennie and Felix.” Silence. The entire room turned. Jennie slowly looked at Felix. Felix slowly looked at Jennie. “No.” “Agreed.” The teacher looked confused. “You haven’t even started.” ⸻ Han whispered. “This is going to be amazing.” Lisa smiled. “Or a disaster.” “Both.” ⸻ They moved their desks together. Felix looked at the assignment. “Okay. Let’s just finish this.” Jennie nodded. “Finally, something we agree on.” Felix smiled. “Don’t get emotional.” Jennie looked at him. “You’re still annoying.” “There she is.” ⸻ They started working. For five minutes… Everything was peaceful. Too peaceful. Then Felix wrote an answer. Jennie looked at it. “That is wrong.” Felix looked offended. “No, it’s not.” “It is.” “How do you know?” “Because I read.” The whole group gasped. Han covered his mouth. “She attacked his intelligence.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “Okay, DJ girl.” Jennie looked up. “What?” “You think because you can mix songs, you can solve everything?” Jennie leaned closer. “Better than you solving anything with a basketball.” Everyone laughed. ⸻ Even Felix laughed. Which surprised Jennie. Usually he would fight back immediately. Instead… He just smiled. ⸻ The teacher walked by. “Are you two arguing or working?” Jennie and Felix answered together. “Working.” The teacher looked at their paper. Then looked at them. “Interesting way of working.” ⸻ During break, everyone surrounded them. Han pointed. “You two are different.” Jennie frowned. “How?” “You actually enjoy arguing.” Felix shrugged. “We always argued.” “Yes,” Lisa said. “But now you smile while doing it.” Jennie immediately looked away. “No, I don’t.” Felix smiled. “Yes, you do.” She turned. “You are not helping.” ⸻ Rosé laughed. “I think the funniest part is that you both still think nobody notices.” Jisoo nodded. “Everyone notices.” Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand over his heart. “The enemies-to-friends transformation…” Han sighed. “It’s literally just homework.” ⸻ The bell rang. Everyone returned to their seats. Jennie packed her bag. Felix looked over. “Hey.” “What?” “Good job today.” Jennie raised an eyebrow. “Was that another compliment?” “Maybe.” She smiled slightly. “You’re getting weird.” Felix laughed. “And you’re getting nicer.” Jennie pointed at him. “Don’t ruin it.” ⸻ And as they walked out of class… Everyone knew one thing. Jennie and Felix were still the same. Still competitive. Still annoying. Still roasting each other. But now… There was something else there. Something neither of them wanted to admit yet.
Chapter 13 – The Class Where Everyone Noticed Monday morning. School. The place where everyone pretended they were focused… But really? Everyone was watching everyone else. Especially Jennie and Felix. ⸻ Jennie walked into class. Her long black hair with soft curtain bangs framed her face. She wore an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants with silver chains, black-and-white sneakers, and her silver headphones hanging around her neck. She sat down at her desk. Then immediately noticed something. Felix was sitting two seats away. ⸻ Felix looked up. His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket over a white T-shirt, black athletic pants, and white basketball sneakers. They stared at each other. One second. Two seconds. Then both looked away. ⸻ Han noticed immediately. His soft brown hair was messy, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers. He leaned toward Lisa. “Something is wrong.” Lisa smiled. Her long ash-blonde hair with bangs framed her face, and she wore a black jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers. “Something is definitely wrong.” ⸻ Rosé sat behind them. Her long lavender hair fell over her shoulders. She wore an oversized lavender cardigan, ripped jeans, and white boots. “They’re acting normal.” Jisoo looked up. Her long dark red hair was neatly styled, and she wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots. “Which means they’re not normal.” ⸻ The teacher walked in. “Good morning, class.” Everyone sat down. “Today we will be doing partner work.” The entire class immediately became interested. Because everyone knew… Partner work meant chaos. ⸻ The teacher looked at the list. “Jennie and Felix.” Silence. The entire room turned. Jennie slowly looked at Felix. Felix slowly looked at Jennie. “No.” “Agreed.” The teacher looked confused. “You haven’t even started.” ⸻ Han whispered. “This is going to be amazing.” Lisa smiled. “Or a disaster.” “Both.” ⸻ They moved their desks together. Felix looked at the assignment. “Okay. Let’s just finish this.” Jennie nodded. “Finally, something we agree on.” Felix smiled. “Don’t get emotional.” Jennie looked at him. “You’re still annoying.” “There she is.” ⸻ They started working. For five minutes… Everything was peaceful. Too peaceful. Then Felix wrote an answer. Jennie looked at it. “That is wrong.” Felix looked offended. “No, it’s not.” “It is.” “How do you know?” “Because I read.” The whole group gasped. Han covered his mouth. “She attacked his intelligence.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “Okay, DJ girl.” Jennie looked up. “What?” “You think because you can mix songs, you can solve everything?” Jennie leaned closer. “Better than you solving anything with a basketball.” Everyone laughed. ⸻ Even Felix laughed. Which surprised Jennie. Usually he would fight back immediately. Instead… He just smiled. ⸻ The teacher walked by. “Are you two arguing or working?” Jennie and Felix answered together. “Working.” The teacher looked at their paper. Then looked at them. “Interesting way of working.” ⸻ During break, everyone surrounded them. Han pointed. “You two are different.” Jennie frowned. “How?” “You actually enjoy arguing.” Felix shrugged. “We always argued.” “Yes,” Lisa said. “But now you smile while doing it.” Jennie immediately looked away. “No, I don’t.” Felix smiled. “Yes, you do.” She turned. “You are not helping.” ⸻ Rosé laughed. “I think the funniest part is that you both still think nobody notices.” Jisoo nodded. “Everyone notices.” Hyunjin dramatically placed a hand over his heart. “The enemies-to-friends transformation…” Han sighed. “It’s literally just homework.” ⸻ The bell rang. Everyone returned to their seats. Jennie packed her bag. Felix looked over. “Hey.” “What?” “Good job today.” Jennie raised an eyebrow. “Was that another compliment?” “Maybe.” She smiled slightly. “You’re getting weird.” Felix laughed. “And you’re getting nicer.” Jennie pointed at him. “Don’t ruin it.” ⸻ And as they walked out of class… Everyone knew one thing. Jennie and Felix were still the same. Still competitive. Still annoying. Still roasting each other. But now… There was something else there. Something neither of them wanted to admit yet.
Photo 2 now the size of a mountain nearly at the end of his life as photo 1 age 2,789 years old but still young now wearing red and purple with red lipstick blue makeup and a purple diamond in her forehead sad that her old friend life is coming to a end but he has a tiny baby he want her to take cares of the baby is small enough to fit in her hand she tells phot 2 she is now level 932 and she received the title of beast God saying it’s ok if he dies he has lived a long life crying as she stands on his nose looking into his massive eye as he takes his last breath
Chapter 33 – The Night of Maximum Chaos The night was supposed to be relaxing. That was the first mistake. Because whenever Jennie, Jisoo, and Han were together… Nothing was relaxing. ⸻ The group had gone to a late-night celebration lounge after the DJ competition. The music was loud. The lights were everywhere. Everyone was laughing. And somehow… Han had become the unofficial leader of chaos. ⸻ Jennie sat at the table with a giant colorful mocktail in her hand. Her blonde hair was slightly messy from dancing, and she wore her black jacket, silver accessories, and her favorite boots. Jisoo’s red hair was still styled perfectly, but after hours of dancing, a few strands had fallen loose. Han’s brown hair looked like he had fought a wind machine and lost. ⸻ Han stood on his chair. “I have an announcement!” Everyone immediately groaned. “No.” “Han, sit down.” “Please don’t.” ⸻ Han ignored them. “Tonight…” He pointed dramatically. “Is the greatest night of our lives.” Felix looked at Lisa. “How long has he been like this?” Lisa laughed. “Since five minutes after we arrived.” ⸻ Rosé shook her head. Her lavender hair fell over her shoulders as she laughed. “Han thinks every moment is a movie scene.” Hyunjin nodded seriously. “To be fair…” Everyone looked at him. “He does make life more dramatic.” ⸻ Meanwhile… Jennie was having way too much fun. Which was unusual. Because Jennie normally acted like she was above everything. But tonight? She was laughing. Actually laughing. ⸻ Felix noticed. And smiled. Lisa immediately caught it. “You are staring.” Felix looked away. “I am not.” “You are.” “I was just looking.” “Exactly.” ⸻ Later… The chaos reached a new level. ⸻ Jisoo grabbed Han’s arm. “We need to have a serious conversation.” Han looked worried. “About what?” “About why you think you can dance.” Everyone went silent. Han looked offended. “I can dance.” “You dance like your Wi-Fi is disconnecting.” The entire table exploded. ⸻ Jennie laughed so hard she nearly dropped her drink. Felix looked shocked. “Did Jisoo just roast Han?” Lisa nodded. “She’s been saving that one.” ⸻ When it was finally time to leave… Everyone agreed. Jisoo, Han, and Jennie were officially too chaotic to be trusted alone. ⸻ The walk back to the dorm was hilarious. ⸻ Han walked beside Hyunjin. “Do you think ducks know they’re funny?” Hyunjin paused. “What?” “Ducks.” “Why?” “Because they walk like they’re late to a meeting.” Hyunjin stared. “…I hate that you’re making sense.” ⸻ Jisoo was walking with Rosé. “Rosé.” “Yes?” “I have discovered something.” “What?” “I am always right.” Rosé smiled. “You say that every day.” “Because I am consistent.” ⸻ Jennie walked between Felix and Lisa. She pointed at Felix. “You.” Felix looked at her. “Me?” “Yes.” “What?” “You are suspicious.” “Why?” “Because you are nice.” Felix laughed. “That’s suspicious?” “For you? Yes.” ⸻ Felix shook his head. “You are unbelievable.” Jennie nodded proudly. “I know.” ⸻ When they finally reached the dorm… Everyone collapsed onto the couches. ⸻ Lisa looked around. “Never again.” Han raised his hand. “Question.” “No.” “Can we do it again next week?” Everyone shouted: “NO!” ⸻ Felix helped Jennie get to her room. She walked carefully. “I can walk.” “I know.” “Then why are you helping?” “Because you almost walked into the wall.” Jennie looked at the wall. “It was in my way.” “The wall?” “Yes.” ⸻ Felix opened her door. “There.” Jennie stepped inside. Then turned around. “Felix.” “Yeah?” “I have something important to tell you.” He smiled. “What?” She pointed at him. “Your basketball skills are overrated.” Felix blinked. “That is what you needed to say?” “Yes.” He laughed. “Of course it is.” ⸻ She sat down on her bed. Then looked at him more seriously. “You know…” “What?” “You’re actually a good person.” Felix smiled. “That might be the nicest thing you’ve ever said.” “Don’t get emotional.” “I’m not.” “You look emotional.” “I don’t.” “Your face is doing the thing.” ⸻ Felix laughed. Then he noticed her DJ trophy sitting on the desk. He picked it up carefully and placed it somewhere safe. “You worked really hard for this.” Jennie looked at the trophy. “You remembered.” “Of course I remembered.” ⸻ For once… Jennie didn’t roast him. She just smiled. “Thanks.” Felix smiled back. “Anytime.” ⸻ He turned to leave. Then Jennie called: “Felix.” He looked back. “Yeah?” A pause. “Your hair still looks okay.” He laughed. “Okay?” “Don’t push it.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “Goodnight, Jennie.” “Goodnight, basketball boy.” ⸻ When he closed the door… Han appeared in the hallway. “Did you have a romantic moment?” Felix jumped. “How are you always there?” Han smiled. “Talent.” Felix sighed. “You are impossible.” Han nodded. “Thank you.” ⸻ And that was the thing about their group. They were chaotic. Loud. Embarrassing. Completely impossible. But somehow… They had become family. And Jennie and Felix? They were still roasting each other every chance they got. Just now… There was a little more smiling between the insults.
Chapter 33 – The Night of Maximum Chaos The night was supposed to be relaxing. That was the first mistake. Because whenever Jennie, Jisoo, and Han were together… Nothing was relaxing. ⸻ The group had gone to a late-night celebration lounge after the DJ competition. The music was loud. The lights were everywhere. Everyone was laughing. And somehow… Han had become the unofficial leader of chaos. ⸻ Jennie sat at the table with a giant colorful mocktail in her hand. Her blonde hair was slightly messy from dancing, and she wore her black jacket, silver accessories, and her favorite boots. Jisoo’s red hair was still styled perfectly, but after hours of dancing, a few strands had fallen loose. Han’s brown hair looked like he had fought a wind machine and lost. ⸻ Han stood on his chair. “I have an announcement!” Everyone immediately groaned. “No.” “Han, sit down.” “Please don’t.” ⸻ Han ignored them. “Tonight…” He pointed dramatically. “Is the greatest night of our lives.” Felix looked at Lisa. “How long has he been like this?” Lisa laughed. “Since five minutes after we arrived.” ⸻ Rosé shook her head. Her lavender hair fell over her shoulders as she laughed. “Han thinks every moment is a movie scene.” Hyunjin nodded seriously. “To be fair…” Everyone looked at him. “He does make life more dramatic.” ⸻ Meanwhile… Jennie was having way too much fun. Which was unusual. Because Jennie normally acted like she was above everything. But tonight? She was laughing. Actually laughing. ⸻ Felix noticed. And smiled. Lisa immediately caught it. “You are staring.” Felix looked away. “I am not.” “You are.” “I was just looking.” “Exactly.” ⸻ Later… The chaos reached a new level. ⸻ Jisoo grabbed Han’s arm. “We need to have a serious conversation.” Han looked worried. “About what?” “About why you think you can dance.” Everyone went silent. Han looked offended. “I can dance.” “You dance like your Wi-Fi is disconnecting.” The entire table exploded. ⸻ Jennie laughed so hard she nearly dropped her drink. Felix looked shocked. “Did Jisoo just roast Han?” Lisa nodded. “She’s been saving that one.” ⸻ When it was finally time to leave… Everyone agreed. Jisoo, Han, and Jennie were officially too chaotic to be trusted alone. ⸻ The walk back to the dorm was hilarious. ⸻ Han walked beside Hyunjin. “Do you think ducks know they’re funny?” Hyunjin paused. “What?” “Ducks.” “Why?” “Because they walk like they’re late to a meeting.” Hyunjin stared. “…I hate that you’re making sense.” ⸻ Jisoo was walking with Rosé. “Rosé.” “Yes?” “I have discovered something.” “What?” “I am always right.” Rosé smiled. “You say that every day.” “Because I am consistent.” ⸻ Jennie walked between Felix and Lisa. She pointed at Felix. “You.” Felix looked at her. “Me?” “Yes.” “What?” “You are suspicious.” “Why?” “Because you are nice.” Felix laughed. “That’s suspicious?” “For you? Yes.” ⸻ Felix shook his head. “You are unbelievable.” Jennie nodded proudly. “I know.” ⸻ When they finally reached the dorm… Everyone collapsed onto the couches. ⸻ Lisa looked around. “Never again.” Han raised his hand. “Question.” “No.” “Can we do it again next week?” Everyone shouted: “NO!” ⸻ Felix helped Jennie get to her room. She walked carefully. “I can walk.” “I know.” “Then why are you helping?” “Because you almost walked into the wall.” Jennie looked at the wall. “It was in my way.” “The wall?” “Yes.” ⸻ Felix opened her door. “There.” Jennie stepped inside. Then turned around. “Felix.” “Yeah?” “I have something important to tell you.” He smiled. “What?” She pointed at him. “Your basketball skills are overrated.” Felix blinked. “That is what you needed to say?” “Yes.” He laughed. “Of course it is.” ⸻ She sat down on her bed. Then looked at him more seriously. “You know…” “What?” “You’re actually a good person.” Felix smiled. “That might be the nicest thing you’ve ever said.” “Don’t get emotional.” “I’m not.” “You look emotional.” “I don’t.” “Your face is doing the thing.” ⸻ Felix laughed. Then he noticed her DJ trophy sitting on the desk. He picked it up carefully and placed it somewhere safe. “You worked really hard for this.” Jennie looked at the trophy. “You remembered.” “Of course I remembered.” ⸻ For once… Jennie didn’t roast him. She just smiled. “Thanks.” Felix smiled back. “Anytime.” ⸻ He turned to leave. Then Jennie called: “Felix.” He looked back. “Yeah?” A pause. “Your hair still looks okay.” He laughed. “Okay?” “Don’t push it.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “Goodnight, Jennie.” “Goodnight, basketball boy.” ⸻ When he closed the door… Han appeared in the hallway. “Did you have a romantic moment?” Felix jumped. “How are you always there?” Han smiled. “Talent.” Felix sighed. “You are impossible.” Han nodded. “Thank you.” ⸻ And that was the thing about their group. They were chaotic. Loud. Embarrassing. Completely impossible. But somehow… They had become family. And Jennie and Felix? They were still roasting each other every chance they got. Just now… There was a little more smiling between the insults.
Got it 💗 I’ll keep it as a sweet high school romance — more about friendship, crushes, and emotions, age-appropriate. Chapter 9: Mixed Feelings A few days had passed at Seoul Arts High School. Things were changing. ⸻ Jennie and I.N were now officially together as a couple. Jennie, with her long black hair and confident personality, seemed happier than ever. She was still the popular student everyone knew, but now people got to see her softer side too. I.N, with his black hair and gentle smile, was slowly becoming more comfortable at the school. He wasn’t the new kid anymore. He had friends. He had a place there. ⸻ Lisa tried to focus on what mattered. Dance. Practice. The performance. Her long brown hair was tied back as she practiced in the studio after school. She kept repeating the same moves. Not because she needed to. Because dancing helped her clear her mind. ⸻ Rosé walked in with her blonde hair falling over her shoulders. “You’re still practicing?” Lisa smiled. “Just a little longer.” Rosé sat down. “You know you don’t have to be okay every second.” Lisa looked at her. “I know.” A small pause. “I’m happy for them.” Rosé smiled softly. “I know you are.” ⸻ The next day, I.N noticed Lisa was quieter. Not sad. Just different. During practice, he walked over. “Hey, Lisa.” She turned. “Yeah?” “You’ve been working really hard.” Lisa smiled. “Thanks.” “I just wanted to say… I hope you’re taking care of yourself too.” Lisa looked surprised. Then she laughed. “You sound like Chan.” I.N laughed too. “Maybe that’s a good thing.” ⸻ Across the room, Jennie saw them talking. She didn’t get upset. She just smiled. She knew Lisa and I.N were friends. And she trusted them. ⸻ Later, the group practiced together. Lisa danced. Rosé sang. Jennie helped with ideas. I.N played music. Chan organized everything. For a moment, everything felt normal again. ⸻ Lisa realized something. Even if feelings were complicated… their friendship mattered too. And sometimes… the strongest relationships start with simply caring about someone.
Photo 1 is wearing the exact same outfit walking in the hallway of the dorm on her black IPhone 16. Photo 1 is wearing a cute black purse on her shoulder. Photo 1 is walking and pulling her black suits case that has another back pack on it. Photo 1 is walking past other happy college students as she is looking for her dorm room. Photo 1 then say “317, 317. Come on where are you 317?” Photo 1 then stops walking and stands in front of the dormitory front door that has a golden 317 on the front. Photo 1 then opens the front door and walks in. Photo 1 face lights up and glows with joy as she looks around the luxury, cozy 2 bedroom apartment with modern furniture. Photo 1 then jumps and yells “ HELL YEAH!!” In a very happy voice.
# THE NULL SOVEREIGN ## CHAPTER 1 — THE SILENT PILLAR ### SEQUENCE 01 — THE AWAKENING PLAZA **PANEL 01 — EXTREME WIDE** The **Awakening Plaza of Asterion** stretches across the page. Thousands upon thousands of people fill the marble square. White-and-gold marble reflects the morning sun. At the eastern edge rises the enormous **Royal Palace**, its towers and golden spires piercing the sky. At the center stands the **Divine Pillar**. Thirty feet of living crystal. Its interior pulses with rivers of System energy. Blue. Gold. White. Blue again. **CAPTION:** *Every sixteen-year-old in the Kingdom of Asterion undergoes the Awakening.* --- **PANEL 02 — WIDE** The crowd is divided. Nobles stand behind velvet ropes guarded by Silver-rank soldiers. Commoners occupy the rest of the plaza. Parents hold their children's shoulders. Guild representatives watch eagerly. Merchants whisper. Priests stand beneath the palace balconies. Everyone is waiting. --- **PANEL 03 — MEDIUM** Kael Veyron stands alone among the crowd. Seventeen. Thin. Plain. His borrowed clothes hang loosely from his shoulders. The sleeves are slightly too short. He pulls one down. It rolls back up. He pulls it again. **CAPTION:** *Kael Veyron had no family waiting for him.* --- **PANEL 04 — CLOSE-UP** Kael's fingers nervously pinch the sleeve. His knuckles are slightly pale. **CAPTION:** *No father.* *No mother.* *No name worth celebrating.* --- **PANEL 05 — CLOSE-UP** Kael looks toward the Divine Pillar. His expression is uneasy. The enormous crystal reflects in his eyes. **CAPTION:** *The Pillar would decide the rest of his life.* --- ### SEQUENCE 02 — PELL **PANEL 06 — MEDIUM** A stocky red-haired boy stands beside Kael. Pell Harten. His best clothes are visibly just clean work clothes. His belt buckle is rattling from how badly he's shaking. **PELL:** "Stop fidgeting." --- **PANEL 07 — TWO-SHOT** Kael looks sideways at him. **KAEL:** "I'm not fidgeting." **PELL:** "You're pulling your sleeves." --- **PANEL 08 — CLOSE-UP** Kael looks down at his hand. He releases the sleeve. Then notices Pell trembling. **KAEL:** "You're shaking." --- **PANEL 09 — CLOSE-UP — PELL** Pell's face is completely serious. **PELL:** "That's different." Beat. **PELL:** "That's medical." --- **PANEL 10 — SMALL** Kael almost smiles. For the first time, the oppressive atmosphere around him breaks. --- **PANEL 11 — TWO-SHOT** **PELL:** "What do you think you'll get?" **KAEL:** "Iron." Beat. **KAEL:** "Maybe Bronze if I'm lucky." --- **PANEL 12 — CLOSE-UP — PELL** Pell looks horrified. **PELL:** "I just don't want Farmer." --- **PANEL 13** Kael looks at him completely deadpan. **KAEL:** "You could pull turnips very well." --- **PANEL 14 — PELL** **PELL:** "Shut up." --- ### SEQUENCE 03 — THE NOBLES **PANEL 15 — WIDE** The noble section. Velvet rope. Two Silver-rank guards. Silk. Jewelry. Perfect posture. The children stand like they've rehearsed this moment their entire lives. --- **PANEL 16 — CLOSE-UP** A noble boy's polished boots. Another's jeweled bracelet. A third's expensive System-enhancement necklace. --- **PANEL 17 — MEDIUM** Kael watches them from the commoner section. **CAPTION:** *They had been preparing for this day since birth.* --- **PANEL 18 — MEDIUM** Elara Wenthis. Tall. Blonde. Immaculate. She stands at the front of the noble section. Her posture is perfect. Her expression calm. --- **PANEL 19 — CLOSE-UP — ELARA** Her eyes remain fixed on the Pillar. Completely confident. --- **PANEL 20 — KAEL** Kael looks at her. No envy. No hatred. Just distance. **CAPTION:** *They lived in different worlds.* **CAPTION:** *The Pillar was about to make that difference official.* --- ### SEQUENCE 04 — THE PRIESTESS **PANEL 21 — FULL-WIDTH** A bell rings. **SFX:** **KOOOOONG** The entire plaza falls silent. --- **PANEL 22 — UPWARD ANGLE** The balcony of the Royal Palace. High Priestess Seraphina steps forward. White hair cascades over her shoulders. She appears no older than thirty-five. Her eyes are milky white. Blind. Perhaps. --- **PANEL 23 — CLOSE-UP** Seraphina's pale eyes. Despite being blind, they seem to look directly through the entire crowd. --- **PANEL 24 — WIDE** Her Saint-rank aura spreads across the plaza. No visible attack. No violence. Just overwhelming presence. The crowd instinctively straightens. --- **CAPTION:** *The Church was present.* *The System was watching.* --- **PANEL 25 — CLOSE-UP** Seraphina raises one hand. --- **PANEL 26 — SPLASH PANEL** The Divine Pillar suddenly erupts with light. **SFX:** **WHOOOOOM** System energy races through its crystal interior. --- ### SEQUENCE 05 — THE SYSTEM **PANEL 27 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM OVERLAY** A translucent System notification appears before everyone. **SYSTEM NOTICE** > **DIVINE SYSTEM NOTICE** > > **THE AWAKENING CEREMONY** > > **YEAR 4247** > > *All eligible candidates shall approach the Divine Pillar in designated order.* > > *The System will assign Rank, Class, and Purpose.* --- **PANEL 28 — WIDE** The notification disappears. The crowd begins to move. --- **PANEL 29 — MEDIUM** A noble boy approaches. Confident. --- **PANEL 30 — CLOSE-UP** His hand touches the Pillar. **SFX:** **WHUM** Golden light surrounds him. --- **PANEL 31 — SYSTEM PANEL** > **CANDIDATE: ALDIS MERROW** > > **RANK: SILVER** > > **CLASS: KNIGHT** > > **AUTHORITY: STANDARD** --- **PANEL 32 — CROWD** Polite applause. His family smiles. --- ### SEQUENCE 06 — THE AWAKENINGS **MONTAGE** **PANEL 33** > **IRON — FARMER** A boy looks disappointed. --- **PANEL 34** > **BRONZE — MERCHANT** A girl bursts into tears. Her family embraces her. --- **PANEL 35** > **IRON — LABORER** Silence. --- **PANEL 36** A Silver awakening. The crowd cheers. --- **PANEL 37 — KAEL** Kael watches. The morning sun has climbed higher. Sweat gathers beneath his borrowed clothes. His hand returns to his sleeve. --- **CAPTION:** *Iron.* *Bronze.* *Silver.* *Everyone received something.* --- ### SEQUENCE 07 — PELL HARTEN **PANEL 38 — SYSTEM** > **PELL HARTEN** --- **PANEL 39 — CLOSE-UP — PELL** His face goes white. **PELL:** "...No." --- **PANEL 40** He walks toward the Pillar. His legs visibly shake. --- **PANEL 41 — CLOSE-UP** Pell places his hand against the crystal. --- **PANEL 42** A faint iron-grey glow. --- **PANEL 43 — SYSTEM** > **CANDIDATE: PELL HARTEN** > > **RANK: IRON** > > **CLASS: MERCHANT** > > **AUTHORITY: STANDARD** --- **PANEL 44 — CLOSE-UP** Pell stares. Then his eyes fill with tears. --- **PANEL 45** His father screams from the crowd. **PELL'S FATHER:** "MERCHANT!" --- **PANEL 46** Pell laughs through his tears. He turns toward Kael. Raises both thumbs. --- **PANEL 47 — KAEL** Kael smiles. A tiny nod. --- ### SEQUENCE 08 — ELARA **PANEL 48 — WIDE** The System calls the next name. **SYSTEM:** > **ELARA WENTHIS** --- **PANEL 49 — FULL-BODY** Elara walks toward the Pillar. Her movements are controlled. Elegant. Almost ceremonial. --- **PANEL 50 — CLOSE-UP** Her hand touches the crystal. --- **PANEL 51 — SPLASH** The Pillar erupts in brilliant silver-blue light. **SFX:** **VRAAAAAAM** --- **PANEL 52 — SYSTEM** > **CANDIDATE: ELARA WENTHIS** > > **RANK: SILVER** > > **CLASS: BATTLE MAGE** > > **AUTHORITY: STANDARD** --- **PANEL 53 — NOBLE SECTION** Her family nods. Satisfied. Not surprised. --- **PANEL 54 — KAEL** Kael watches. His expression changes. A cold realization settles over him. **CAPTION:** *The Pillar had decided Elara's path before she was born.* --- **PANEL 55** Kael looks toward Pell. Then toward the nobles. **CAPTION:** *The System was supposed to be fair.* --- **PANEL 56 — CLOSE-UP** Kael's eyes. **CAPTION:** *Everyone said it was.* --- ### SEQUENCE 09 — KAEL VEYRON **PANEL 57 — FULL-WIDTH** The plaza has grown hotter. The crowd has thinned slightly. The list is almost finished. --- **PANEL 58 — SYSTEM** > **KAEL VEYRON** --- **PANEL 59 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's pupil contracts. --- **PANEL 60** His breathing becomes visible. **SFX:** **THUMP** --- **PANEL 61** His fingers curl. **SFX:** **THUMP** --- **PANEL 62** He steps forward. --- **PANEL 63 — LONG SHOT** Kael walks alone toward the marble stairs. The enormous Pillar waits above him. The crowd surrounds him. But visually, Kael appears completely isolated. --- **CAPTION:** *One step.* --- **PANEL 64** His foot touches the first marble stair. **CAPTION:** *Two.* --- **PANEL 65** His hand trembles. He forces it still. --- **PANEL 66 — EXTREME WIDE** Kael reaches the top. The Divine Pillar towers above him. --- ### SEQUENCE 10 — THE TOUCH **PANEL 67 — POV** Kael looks at the crystal. System energy moves inside it like blood through veins. --- **PANEL 68 — CLOSE-UP** His fingertips approach the surface. One centimeter. --- **PANEL 69** Touch. --- **PANEL 70 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's eyes widen. The System enters him. **SFX:** **MMMMMMMM** --- **PANEL 71 — ABSTRACT** System energy races through his body. His veins appear illuminated. A lattice of information surrounds his consciousness. **CAPTION:** *Sorting.* *Measuring.* *Evaluating.* --- **PANEL 72 — BLACK TRANSITION** The hum stops. --- **PANEL 73 — FULL-WIDTH** The Divine Pillar goes completely black. Not dark blue. Not dim. **BLACK.** The sunlight around it appears swallowed. --- **PANEL 74 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's hand remains against the black crystal. His eyes reflect nothing. --- **PANEL 75 — WIDE** The entire plaza freezes. No one moves. --- **PANEL 76** A child in the crowd stares. His mother instinctively pulls him closer. --- **PANEL 77** A priest slowly rises. --- **PANEL 78** Seraphina's expression changes for the first time. Her eyes widen. --- **PANEL 79 — KAEL** Nothing. No System warmth. No hum. No response. --- **PANEL 80 — SILENT PANEL** Five seconds. --- **PANEL 81** Ten. --- ### SEQUENCE 11 — NULL **PANEL 82 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM** A System notification appears. But unlike the previous notifications— **there is no color.** No gold. No silver. No blue. Only black text inside a stark white frame. > **CANDIDATE: KAEL** > > **FAMILY: VEYRON** > > **AGE: 17** > > **RANK: NULL** > > **CLASS: NULL** > > **AUTHORITY: RESTRICTED** > > **STATUS: SEALED** --- **PANEL 83 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's face. He reads it. Again. And again. --- **PANEL 84 — SINGLE WORD** > **NULL** --- **PANEL 85 — SILENCE** No dialogue. --- **PANEL 86 — CROWD** A parent takes a step backward. --- **PANEL 87** Another pulls their child behind them. --- **PANEL 88** Nobles whisper behind gloved hands. --- **PANEL 89** Priests lean toward each other. Their faces are no longer calm. They are afraid. --- **PANEL 90 — CLOSE-UP** Someone in the crowd screams: **VOICE:** "DEFECTIVE!" --- **PANEL 91 — CHAOS** The word spreads. **VOICES:** "Defective!" "Anomaly!" "Broken!" "NULL!" --- **PANEL 92 — KAEL** Kael stands completely motionless. The noise becomes visually distorted around him. --- **CAPTION:** *Not Iron.* *Not Bronze.* *Not Silver.* *Nothing.* --- ### SEQUENCE 12 — THE MESSAGE **PANEL 93 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's hand against the black Pillar. Something appears beneath his palm. Ancient symbols. --- **PANEL 94 — POV** Ancient writing burns across the black crystal. No System interface. No notification. Something older. --- **PANEL 95 — CLOSE-UP — KAEL** His expression changes. Confusion. Recognition. --- **PANEL 96 — BLACK BACKGROUND** The ancient words appear. > **RETURN TO THE FORGE, FIRST SOVEREIGN.** --- **PANEL 97** Kael stares. --- **PANEL 98** The inscription disappears. --- **PANEL 99 — KAEL** **KAEL:** "...What?" --- ### SEQUENCE 13 — CAPTURE **PANEL 100** Two priests seize Kael by the arms. --- **PANEL 101 — CLOSE-UP** Their faces. Not disgust. Not anger. Fear disguised as professional composure. --- **PRIEST:** "Come with us." --- **PANEL 102** Kael looks toward the crowd. --- **PANEL 103 — PELL** Pell stands frozen. His Merchant classification forgotten. His face has gone pale. --- **PANEL 104 — KAEL** Kael looks at him. --- **PANEL 105 — PELL** Pell looks back. Neither says anything. --- **PANEL 106 — WIDE** The priests drag Kael down the marble stairs. The black Pillar remains behind him. Still dead. Still black. --- ### SEQUENCE 14 — BENEATH THE PALACE **PANEL 107 — VERTICAL** Stone stairs descend. Kael is led deeper beneath the Royal Palace. The bright plaza disappears above. --- **PANEL 108** White marble becomes grey stone. --- **PANEL 109** Grey stone becomes ancient masonry. --- **PANEL 110** The light disappears. --- **PANEL 111 — WIDE** A small stone room. One bench. One candle. One iron door. No windows. --- **PANEL 112** Kael is pushed inside. --- **PANEL 113** The iron door closes. **SFX:** **CLANG** --- **PANEL 114 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** The lock turns. **SFX:** **CLICK** --- **PANEL 115 — LARGE SILENT PANEL** Kael sits alone on the bench. Head lowered. The candle flickers. --- ### SEQUENCE 15 — NOBODY **PANEL 116** Kael closes his eyes. --- **PANEL 117** He attempts to summon his System interface. Nothing. --- **PANEL 118** Again. Nothing. --- **PANEL 119 — ABSTRACT** Where there should be a System interface— there is only black. --- **CAPTION:** *No rank.* *No class.* *No stats.* *No skills.* *No credits.* *No connection.* --- **PANEL 120 — KAEL** His eyes open. --- **CAPTION:** *He was invisible to the System.* --- **PANEL 121 — LARGE PANEL** Kael sits alone in the candlelit room. **CAPTION:** *He was Nobody.* --- ### SEQUENCE 16 — THE GLOBAL NOTICE **PANEL 122** The door opens. A young priest enters. He is visibly trembling. --- **PANEL 123** The priest holds a glowing System tablet. --- **PRIEST:** "The System has issued a notice." --- **PANEL 124** Kael looks up. --- **PRIEST:** "A global notice." --- **PANEL 125** The priest turns the tablet around. --- **PANEL 126 — FULL-PAGE SYSTEM PANEL** > ⚠ **SYSTEM ALERT** ⚠ > > **ILLEGAL EXISTENCE DETECTED** > > **SUBJECT:** KAEL VEYRON > > **CLASSIFICATION:** NULL > > **STATUS:** ANOMALY > > **EXECUTION AUTHORIZED** > > **ALL CITIZENS ARE ORDERED TO REPORT SIGHTINGS** > > **REWARD FOR CAPTURE:** > > **500,000 SYSTEM CREDITS** > > **+ RANK PROMOTION** --- **PANEL 127 — EXTREME CLOSE-UP** Kael's eye. The reflection of the words **EXECUTION AUTHORIZED** burns across his pupil. --- **PANEL 128** The priest backs toward the door. --- **PRIEST:** "I'm sorry." --- **PANEL 129** His hand grips the door. **PRIEST:** "I'm so sorry." --- **PANEL 130** He looks at Kael. Terror. **PRIEST:** "They are coming." --- **PANEL 131** The door closes. --- **PANEL 132 — BLACK** Silence. --- **PANEL 133 — FINAL PANEL** Above Kael, muffled through layers of stone— **SFX:** **BOOM** Then— **SCREAMING.** Then— **CLANG.** Then another explosion. Kael slowly raises his head. --- **CAPTION:** *They were already here.* # END OF CHAPTER 1
Chapter 15 – The School Festival Disaster The rumor was supposed to disappear. That was the plan. Unfortunately… The school had other plans. ⸻ The next morning, the hallway was covered with posters. ANNUAL SCHOOL FESTIVAL – THIS FRIDAY Everyone was excited. Everyone except Jennie. ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ Everyone laughed. ⸻ 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. ⸻ Jennie: “No.” Felix: “Wait, what?” ⸻ Han immediately started laughing. “Oh, this is perfect.” Lisa smiled. “The universe is forcing them.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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. ⸻ 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.” ⸻ Jennie smiled. Then immediately pointed at him. “Don’t get comfortable.” “There she is.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.
Panel 1 split Photo 1 asking photo 2 where is brother Oliver and sister Freya photo 1 saying they are away to get someone special a really nice birthday present next panel photo 2 put her head down. Panel 2 split (The maid standing by photo 1 chair adjusted her outfit) the maid saying young miss please eat you must grow up big a strong to go with them next time but realize to late she said to much covers her mouth Panel 3 wide Saying miss Camila that is enough you can go now looking
Panel 1 split Photo 1 asking photo 2 where is brother Oliver and sister Freya photo 1 saying they are away to get someone special a really nice birthday present next panel photo 2 put her head down Panel 2 split The maid standing by photo 1 chair adjusted her outfit and saying young miss please eat you must grow up big a strong to go with them next time but realize to late she said to much covers her mouth Panel 3 wide Saying miss Camila that is enough you can go now looking
Chapter 20 – The Worst Kept Secret The next morning… Jennie had one mission. Act normal. That was it. No smiling. No looking at Felix. No acting different. Simple. Except… It was impossible. ⸻ Jennie walked into the dorm kitchen. Her blonde hair was styled perfectly, and she wore a black oversized hoodie, baggy cargo pants, and black sneakers. She grabbed a drink. Everyone stared. ⸻ She stopped. “What?” Nobody answered. Jennie looked around. “Why is everyone looking at me?” ⸻ Han slowly put down his spoon. His messy brown hair was sticking up, and he wore an oversized green hoodie, black jeans, and white sneakers. “Interesting.” Jennie narrowed her eyes. “What does that mean?” “Nothing.” “Han.” “Absolutely nothing.” ⸻ Lisa walked in. Her ash-blonde hair with bangs was perfectly styled. She wore a black bomber jacket, graphic shirt, cargo pants, and colorful sneakers. She looked between Jennie and Felix. Then smiled. “Oh.” Jennie immediately pointed. “No.” “I didn’t say anything.” “Your face did.” ⸻ Felix entered. His soft black hair was slightly messy, and he wore a black varsity jacket, white shirt, athletic pants, and basketball sneakers. The second Jennie saw him… She looked away. The second Felix saw her… He smiled. ⸻ Everyone noticed. Immediately. ⸻ Rosé walked in laughing. Her lavender hair fell over her oversized cardigan. She wore ripped jeans and white boots. “Oh no.” “What?” “They’re doing the thing.” Han nodded. “The thing.” Jennie looked confused. “What thing?” Jisoo smiled. Her dark red hair rested neatly over one shoulder. She wore a cream sweater, black pants, and ankle boots. “The thing where you pretend you don’t like each other.” ⸻ Jennie froze. “We don’t.” Felix answered at the same time. “We don’t.” Everyone stared. ⸻ Hyunjin entered dramatically. His blond hair was perfectly styled, and he wore an oversized sweater, black pants, layered necklaces, and clean sneakers. “Perfect synchronization.” Han sighed. “Please stop making everything sound like a drama.” ⸻ At school… It was even worse. Because apparently… The whole friend group had eyes. ⸻ In class, Jennie was trying to focus. The teacher was talking. The board was full of notes. Everything was normal. Until Felix passed her a note. She opened it. “You okay?” Jennie looked over. Felix smiled. She wrote back. “Why wouldn’t I be?” A few seconds later, another note came back. “Because you’re avoiding looking at me.” Jennie stared. Then wrote: “Because you’re distracting.” Felix smiled. “Good distracting?” Jennie paused. Then wrote: “Don’t push it.” ⸻ Han, sitting behind them, saw the notes. He leaned toward Lisa. “They’re literally flirting through homework.” Lisa smiled. “Should we tell them?” “No.” “Why?” “This is too funny.” ⸻ After class, Felix caught up with Jennie. “You know everyone knows something is different.” Jennie sighed. “They know everything.” “Probably.” “I hate that.” Felix smiled. “No you don’t.” Jennie looked at him. “You’re annoying.” “But?” She tried not to smile. “But…” She looked away. “You’re less annoying now.” ⸻ Felix laughed. “That might be the nicest thing you’ve ever said.” “Don’t get used to it.” “Too late.” ⸻ From across the hallway… Han watched them. “Do you think they’ll ever admit it?” Lisa shook her head. “No.” Rosé smiled. “But they don’t need to.” Jisoo nodded. “They already know.” ⸻ And that was the funniest part. Jennie and Felix spent months fighting. Roasting each other. Trying to prove they were nothing alike. But somehow… The person who annoyed them the most… Became the person they looked for first.
Panel 1 wide Photo 1 walking through the Guy with photo 2 as the walk pass a Boxing ring with two girls boxing one girl has on pink gloves and short blue skirt the other red gloves and a pink skirt Panel 2 wide Photo 2 holding her gym bag standing at her weight and a weight bench Panel 3 wide Photo 2 full body bending picking up her weight Panel 4 split Photo 1 & 3 watching the boxing match with the two girls
Panel 1 wide Photo 1 walking through the Guy with photo 2 as the walk pass a Boxing ring with two girls boxing one girl has on pink gloves and short blue skirt the other red gloves and a pink skirt Panel 2 wide Photo 2 holding her gym bag standing at her weight and a weight bench Panel 3 wide Photo 2 full body bending picking up her weight Panel 4 split Photo 1 & 3 watching the boxing match with the two girls
Panel 1 split in 4 overlapping Photo 4 and photo 3 standing in a frozen garden looking out at the black circle saying i hope they are ok as the scene transitions to a bed room in the castle. Scene 3 the room shakes photo 1 laying in bed with an oversized Black T-Shirt on sitting up on her knees in the bed as covers cover her bottom half saying what’s all the noise outside.Photo 2 laying in bed covers over his bottom half laying next to photo 1 (photo 2 leaning in to kiss photo 1 and saying you don’t need to be worried about the nose outside you need to be worried about the nose you going to be making photo 1 blushing and smiling Panel 2 wide Cutting back to photo 4 sitting on the ground holding her knees surrounded by slowly thawing from the ice looking at the frozen ground Panel 3 walking over to photo 4 placing his hand on her shoulder while she is sitting down he says it’s going to be ok they got this and I know TJ going to be ok
-photo 1 walking up to photo 3 (photo 1 saying I am the priestess of light I will be showing you to your room my name is Nova) bring up her status panel level 76 Class priestess of light can heal all allies in a 30 meter radius place’s a decrease to all enemies status by 10% skill heavenly judgement boost the user status by 42% places a perfect shield on all allies for 20 mins MP 30,000 HP22,000 DEF 12,000 age 32 -photo 3 saying thank you and being to leave with photo 1 -photo 2 in her dragon armor and new dragon tale made of dragon armor says this suit is to strong taps her necklace and sending the suit into it now she is wearing her a black skirt and black shirt Photo 4 saying I want to see my room when the kings half dragon daughter says I will jumping over to him
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.” ⸻ A small smile appeared on Jennie’s face. “But…” Felix looked at her. “But?” She looked away. “…I’m glad we met.” ⸻ Felix smiled. “Me too.” ⸻ 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.” ⸻ 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.
Chapter 34 – The Morning After The Chaos The next morning… The dorm was silent. Too silent. Which was always suspicious. ⸻ Jennie woke up slowly. Her blonde hair was completely messy, with strands sticking in every direction. She stared at the ceiling for a few seconds. Then… She remembered. ⸻ The celebration. The dancing. Han’s terrible speeches. Jisoo roasting everyone. Felix helping her back. ⸻ She sat up. “Oh no.” ⸻ A knock came at her door. “Jennie?” Felix. She immediately froze. “Why is Felix outside my room?” She opened the door slightly. ⸻ Felix stood there holding a drink and a bag of breakfast. His black hair was messy from sleeping, and he wore a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and sneakers. “Morning.” Jennie stared. “Why are you being nice?” Felix looked confused. “Because it’s morning?” “Suspicious.” He laughed. “You think everything is suspicious.” “Because people are suspicious.” ⸻ Felix handed her the breakfast. “You didn’t eat much last night.” Jennie blinked. “You remembered that?” “Yeah.” She looked away. “You’re annoying.” “But?” She sighed. “…Thanks.” ⸻ Suddenly… A loud noise came from the living room. “NO ONE MOVE!” Han. Obviously. ⸻ Jennie and Felix walked out. And stopped. ⸻ The living room was a disaster. ⸻ Han sat on the couch wearing sunglasses indoors. His messy brown hair was somehow even messier. “I have made an important decision.” Lisa looked tired. Her ash-blonde hair was tied into a ponytail, and she wore an oversized hoodie. “What now?” “I am never dancing again.” Everyone stared. Then Han stood up. “Actually, I am dancing tonight.” Everyone groaned. ⸻ Rosé laughed. Her lavender hair was tied loosely, and she wore a cozy sweater. “He’s already changed his mind.” ⸻ Jisoo walked in. Her red hair was messy for once, and she wore a comfortable sweatshirt and jeans. “I have one question.” Everyone looked at her. “Why did Han try to teach a chair how to dance?” Silence. ⸻ Han pointed. “The chair had potential.” ⸻ The room exploded. Jennie laughed. Actually laughed. ⸻ Felix looked at her. “What?” She looked confused. “What?” “You laughed.” “So?” “You don’t usually laugh this much.” Jennie shrugged. “Maybe you guys are slightly less annoying than I thought.” ⸻ Everyone gasped. ⸻ Hyunjin entered dramatically. His blond hair was perfectly styled despite everything, and he wore a black sweatshirt and loose pants. “She has grown emotionally.” Han whispered: “Someone write this down.” ⸻ Jennie grabbed a pillow. “Don’t make this weird.” ⸻ Later… Everyone sat around eating breakfast. The conversation somehow returned to last night. ⸻ Han looked at Felix. “So.” Felix immediately knew. “No.” “I haven’t even asked.” “No.” ⸻ Han smiled. “Did you and Jennie have a moment?” Jennie and Felix both froze. ⸻ “No.” “Absolutely not.” They answered at the same time. Everyone laughed. ⸻ Lisa smiled. “You two are so obvious.” Jennie crossed her arms. “We are not.” Felix nodded. “Definitely not.” ⸻ Rosé looked at them. “You literally agreed at the same time.” Silence. ⸻ Han pointed. “Evidence.” ⸻ Jennie looked at Felix. “This is your fault.” “My fault?” “Yes.” “How?” “You exist.” Felix laughed. “That is still not a reason.” “It is a reason for you.” ⸻ Everyone laughed again. ⸻ But underneath all the teasing… Something had changed. Before, Jennie would have hated everyone noticing. Before, Felix would have avoided admitting anything. Now? They just laughed. Because maybe… They didn’t need to explain it. Maybe everyone already knew. ⸻ And the worst part? Han definitely knew. Which meant… They were never going to hear the end of it.
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.