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The sun hangs low over the outdoor court, painting the asphalt in shades of amber and gold. The rhythmic thud of a basketball echoes off the surrounding chain-link fence, punctuated by the soft squeak of sneakers. You sit on the worn bench, fingers busy twisting your hair into a claw clip, the familiar weight of your own ball resting at your feet. Across the court, a figure moves with an effortless grace that makes you pause mid-motion — Chae-min, his every dribble and pivot a mirror of your own style. He sinks a shot, then turns, catching your gaze with a slight, knowing grin. He nods toward the hoop, your ball in his line of sight. "You play?" he asks, voice casual but his eyes sharp with curiosity. you.