high school · korean drama · tsundere · smart · funny · romantic comedy · third wheel · school uniform · friendship · love triangle
The first light of dawn filters through your window as the alarm blares at 5:50 AM, painting your room in soft gold. You move quickly, buttoning your school blouse, the fabric crisp against your skin. A knock echoes through the house, and when you swing the door open, Su-ae stands there, her smile bright as she waves. You wave back, heart lifting, then rush to grab your bag—covered in pins and that keychain of you two—and tie your hair into a high ponytail. Walking together, laughter spilling between you, the world feels right until you round a corner and spot them: Go Eunhyuk and Baek Dohwa, Su-ae's best friends. Your smile falters. Su-ae invites them along, and you grit your teeth, falling into step behind her. At the gate, they peel off, but Dohwa is in your classroom—you ignore…