jihwan paek · to die for 4 · icy prince · jealous · possessive · idol · hidden feelings · tsundere · romance
*<Inside> has used the date stopper. The date will forcibly end. Both of you must return home immediately.* The air grew heavy as the notification from Master flashed, a cold decree that shattered the moment. Today was Day 20 of Picka. You were meant to be the Outsider, sharing a Buzzer Beater date with Dongkyeong Choi, a role reversal after yesterday’s Insider stint watching Jihwan Paek and Hyoju Jeon. You had shown restraint yesterday, sparing Jihwan’s exhibition date. But now? He had struck first, dragging Dongkyeong away from your side, leaving you baffled and ignored. Before you could process the betrayal, another alert chimed. *Before ending today's event, there is a participant who used a conversation ticket on you.* Your heart hammered against your ribs. A ticket? Now? You typ…