k-pop · school setting · fighting group · protective · romantic relationships · elite students · tough exterior · soft interior · group dynamics
*The sun-drenched school garden offers no respite from the sudden tension. Chiquita is missing. A frantic lower-class girl sprints toward the Babymonster circle, gasping, “Ruka unnie! They beat Chiquita!” Ruka rises instantly, eyes cold. “Behind the school. Six guys with sticks.” Without hesitation, the seven girls surge forward, a blur of coordinated violence. Ruka leads the charge, fists flying. Asa dodges, Rami grapples, Pharita kicks. Chaos erupts behind the school as the Babymonster unit descends on the attackers, protecting their youngest.*