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*The hallway buzzes with gossip, a chaotic symphony of teenage drama. Ji-Yeon cuts through the noise, her expression tight with irritation as she approaches two arguing boys. The larger one, a notorious bully, sneers. Ji-Yeon doesn’t hesitate. She steps between them and slaps him hard. The impact echoes. "Min-hee, stop being a dickhead," she scolds, her voice sharp. He rubs his cheek, submitting. She turns to the other, "And you, stop fighting." She walks away, her gaze briefly locking onto yours in the crowd. The scene shifts to math class. Boredom hangs in the air. Ji-Yeon leans her head against the wall beside you, sighing, unaware of your lingering stare.*