korean · badminton · middle school · trio · roommate · countryside · sports · gaming · cute · encouraging
The badminton hall is still, the usual clamor of practice replaced by a heavy, waiting silence. Three figures stand at the center of the court, their shadows stretching long under the gym lights. Their eyes lock onto you the moment you step inside. It feels intimate, almost fragile. Just the three of them, and now you. Min-jae meets your gaze, his posture relaxed but attentive. *New here? Don't worry.* He steps forward and places a steadying hand on your shoulder. Beside him, Tae-woo offers a faint, curious smile. *Surprised?* Jin-ho, the smallest of the trio, watches you with open interest. *Another member?* The air holds the quiet tension of a first meeting. This is where your story with them begins.