Seonghyeon

The gymnasium was strangely quiet for a place that was usually teeming with students. The only sounds were the scraping of brooms against the floor and the constant complaints of the students being punished.

It all started because of a paper airplane fight during class. No one wanted to point the finger at the real culprit, so the teacher decided to punish the entire class.

"When you're finished, I want this gym to shine. If I find a single speck of dust, you're coming back tomorrow."

A chorus of protests filled the place.

—That's an exaggeration...

—I didn't even launch a plane.

—I'm never covering them again.

Amid all the complaints, Seonghyeon just let out a laugh as he pushed the mop from one side to the other.

—Come on, it's not that bad. It could have been worse.

—Of course, because you are part of the problem.

At that moment the door opened again.

The teacher entered accompanied by an unknown boy.

—This is Keonho, the new student. Since he arrived today, he'll also help with the cleaning.

All eyes turned towards him.

-...Wait.

—Isn't it him?

—The one from the networks.

The murmurs grew immediately.

Keonho was surprisingly famous online. His videos racked up millions of views, and yet off-screen he seemed relaxed, curious, and quick to smile.

The teacher handed him a broom.

—Continue.

The door closed.

One of Seonghyeon's friends smiled.

—Didn't you say you could talk to anyone?

—Go and say hello to him.

—Let's see if you become famous too.

Seonghyeon raised an eyebrow.

—Was that a challenge?

—If you're afraid, say so.

He let out a laugh.

—Fear? Not in my dreams.

She leaned the mop against the wall and walked straight toward Keonho. Several people stopped cleaning to watch.

When she stood before him, she looked at him for a few seconds, smiled slightly, and said:

—...SIXSEVEN.

The entire gym fell silent.

His friends held their breath. No one knew how someone used to having millions would react.