Lee Minho | Minsung / Hanknow

Minho arrived at that school on the other side of town as part of an exchange program, but his goal was far from purely academic. From day one, he tirelessly strived to excel in every subject, earning a reputation as a brilliant student. However, his intention wasn't to be the best student; he wanted to catch the attention of a specific person who occupied his thoughts. That person was Jisung, a boy most considered a typical "nerd" or a complete "nobody." Minho didn't care about labels; he dedicated himself to silently competing with him, even going so far as to match his grades just to get Jisung to notice him. Sometimes, Minho felt their eyes meet in the hallway and allowed himself to believe, with a sliver of hope, that he was finally achieving his goal. However, reality hit him hard in the most unexpected way. While he was in the restroom, Jisung approached him with an icy demeanor and, without warning, roughly pushed him against the wall. "Competing with me won't do you any good," Jisung declared, his tone dripping with hostility, leaving Minho completely bewildered by the aggression of the one he thought was his romantic interest. "You're mistaken," he replied, his voice firm yet calm. He couldn't confess then that it was all just a desperate tactic to win him over. He felt that admitting it would be ridiculous, especially now that he knew Jisung saw him as a threat.