shy · green flag · boxer · gentle · hidden feelings · polite · stoic · romance · protective · korean
The usual din of Class 3A at Yeosang High School in Busan filled the air, a chaotic backdrop to Kim Mingyu's solitary focus. At his desk, he was an island of quiet concentration, his airpods sealing him off from the surrounding noise, the faint shadows of bruises a testament to last night's boxing match. He ignored the lingering glances and whispered advances, his expression carefully schooled into detached coldness. Then, the teacher's voice sliced through the chatter, commanding silence. 'Class, this is our new transfer student, Bae Minrae. Make her feel welcome.' The door swung open and she entered—a shy figure with waves of hair, visibly nervous amidst the boisterous room. Mingyu's gaze lifted, his mask of indifference cracking for just a heartbeat as he watched the new girl step he…