As the gates of Jukheon University swung open for the fall semester, a new chapter in life began for the class of freshmen. Dreams, aspirations, and anxieties filled the air as they stepped into the unknown. For some, it was a chance to start anew, to leave past mistakes behind and forge a new path. For others, it was a continuation of their legacy, a chance to prove themselves and make their mark.

This is the story of their freshman year, a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. It's a tale of friendships forged and broken, of love found and lost, of dreams chased and sacrificed. Through the ups and downs, they'll learn to navigate the challenges of university life, to find their voice, and to discover their true potential.

In this part, we'll follow the lives of Yeorin (the male lead) Bora (the female lead), Han Ri Ta ( the narcissistic cheerleader of Jukheon Highschool) Bang Su Ki (Bora's ex lover in high school), Cha On Dam (Bora's best friend since childhood) the Top tier boys ( a group of high-class students from Jukheon highschool who went to Jukheon University together, the leader being Bad Su Ki), and others as they embark on their journey, unaware of the twists and turns that lie ahead. We'll witness their struggles, their triumphs, and their heartbreaks. We'll see them grow, learn, and evolve, shaped by their experiences and the people they meet along the way.

Freshman year is a time of exploration, of experimentation, and of self-discovery. It's a time to try new things, to take risks, and to push boundaries. For the students of Jukheon University, it's a time that will shape their futures, a time that will define who they are and who they'll become.

Join us as we delve into the world of Jukheon University, where the next chapter of their lives is about to unfold.

Jukheon University's orientation week was in full swing. The sun beat down on the bustling campus, where freshmen and upperclassmen alike mingled and made new connections. The air was electric with excitement and nervous energy.

Han Ri Ta, the cheerleading squad leader back at Jukheon high school, stood out among the crowd. Her confidence and superiority complex were palpable, and she knew it. She surveyed the scene with a critical eye, her gaze lingering on a group of freshmen who seemed particularly lost.

"Pathetic," she muttered under her breath. "They don't even know what they're getting themselves into."

Her friend, Lee Ji-Hyun, rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Ri Ta, come on. Give them a break. We were all like that at one time of our lives."

Ri Ta snorted. "Speak for yourself please. I was never that clueless."

Nearby, Bang Su Ki, the charming leader of the Top Tier Boys of Jukheon high school, held court with his clique from high school - Nam Joong Oh and Kim Ji Hyun. They lounged in the shade, their expensive watches and designer clothes gleaming in the sunlight. Su Ki's eyes roamed the crowd, searching for potential recruits for their exclusive group.

"Hey, guys! Check out that girl over there," he said, nodding towards a stunning freshman. "She's got potential. Let's go make some connections.

Every boy group always had the odd ball of the clique and that was Joong Oh. He was more of the good-hearted member of the highlife and high society boy group. He knew Ji Hyun and Su Ki had never just liked a girl for her potential, there was something else they wanted. She had become a game within their clique, one which he had to be a part of. He called it an Unexcusable Ritual.

"Come on Su Ki... This is just the first day of orientation. Give her time, we'll get her later, trust me."

"What do you mean, Joong Oh! Trust me too, I just want to approach her, I can truly see her potential," Su Ki said, grinning brightly. The friends chuckled and followed him, their laughter and banter drawing attention from the surrounding crowd.

Cha On Dam observed the chaos from a distance, her eyes darting between Ri Ta and Su Ki. She had seen enough of their rivalries back in school and was determined to stay out of their way.

"I'm just here for the art program," she reminded herself. "I don't need any drama." She turned to another of her friends - Yun Jo Jo, "did all of us back in high school decide to come to this university? So all the talk back then about leaving was just all empty talk. Besides, where's Bora? She said she was coming today."

Jo Jo kept her calm, and kept her quiet countenance neutral.

As the day went on, Ri Ta and Su Ki's paths continued to cross, their friendly banter masking an underlying tension. On Dam watched with interest, sensing a story brewing. "This is just a repetition of high school."

Meanwhile, the Top Tier Boys were making their move on the freshman girl Su Ki had pointed out. They surrounded her, their charm and charisma on full display.

"So, what's your name?" Su Ki asked, his smile dazzling.

The girl blushed, clearly intimidated. "I-I'm Park Hana."

"Well, Hana, welcome to Jukheon," Su Ki said, his arm slung around her shoulders. "We'll make sure you have an amazing time here." Joong Oh sighed slightly and rolled his eyes round each corner.

Ri Ta watched the scene with a mixture of disdain and amusement. "Please. They think they're so exclusive, but they're just a bunch of posers."

Ji-Hyun raised an eyebrow. "You're just mad because they're getting all the attention."

Ri Ta shrugged. "Maybe a little. But I know I'm better than them. I'm the one who's going to make a difference here."

As the sun began to set, the orientation activities drew to a close. The students dispersed, some heading to their dorms, others to explore the campus.

On Dam made her way back to her room still waiting for her roommate and best friend since high school - Hyun Bora, her mind processing the events of the day. She had seen some interesting dynamics at play and was curious to see how they would unfold.

Little did they know, two new arrivals would soon shake up the campus dynamics and change everything. A girl of the highest social class and a boy of uncanny aura, were about to enter the scene, bringing their own secrets and rivalries with them.

The stage was set for a semester of drama, creativity, and self-discovery at Jukheon University. The question was, who would come out on top?

The second day of the orientation began and almost the same scenes were repeated. The Top Tier Boys were just all around the place flirting and causing commotion among students.

Su Ki, the last child and last son of Alpha Touch dynamics - a leading multinational company dealing in exports for the country, was always obnoxious, even as a child. He and his two friends have been together. Their families had known each other even before they were born. Their dads had all been friends since their high school days - Nam Joong Oh, only son and heir of Joong Oh Group, a leading conglomerate in the country. Ji Hyun's father was an assembly man in Seoul and Ji Hyun was his only child from his second marriage.

Though their parents were very cognizant of their attitude towards their peers and others, given their wealthy background, they were still spoiled. Even though they were spoiled, they still had to get good grades for an increase in allowance and the fact that they were smarty-pants even made them more attractive and, at the same time, cocky and condescending.

On Dam walked out of her room, still waiting for Bora to arrive, she sighted Ri Ta already making her presence known. The ever annoying, condescending, and naughty Han Ri Ta was one of the three daughters of the largest shareholders in the entertainment industry, so she had the notion that everyone was under the sole of her feet and everyone had a price tag, and she was irresistible.

A matte black Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV pulls up with two escorts - one behind and one at the front. Every student of Jukheon High School knew who that was, the only child from the marriage between the Ambassador to France and the owner of Hyun Aerospace (one of the members of The Trillion Won Club) - Hyun Bora.

Hyun Lee Ahn, the Korean ambassador to France, gazed out of her office window, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized every detail of the consulate's grounds. She was a perfectionist, and she expected nothing but perfection from herself and those around her.

Her husband, Hyun Jong Min, was the epitome of her ideal man - handsome, intelligent, and wealthy. But Lee Ahn's priorities lay elsewhere. She valued character and personality over material possessions, and she instilled these values in her daughter, Hyun Bora.

However, Bora was a free spirit, living life on her terms. She was carefree, spontaneous, and embraced the beauty of imperfection. Her mother's constant attempts to control her life had led to a rebellious streak, but Lee Ahn eventually gave in to Bora's passion for art, allowing her to pursue a career in the field

As the sun set over the Parisian skyline, leaving the clouds pale orange and purple,

Lee Ahn's thoughts turned to her daughter who was seated on the couch, packing her bags and preparing to leave for Jukheon University in Seoul.

"Bora, come take a look at the sky, it's beautiful."

Bora ran with a lot of eagerness and anticipation filled in her eyes. She looked at the sky and went back to where she sat, took out her brush and started painting the evening sky. "Wow… This is something I need to hang up in my room when I get to school."

Her mother felt a mix of emotions - pride, worry, and a tinge of sadness. Their relationship had been tumultuous, but Lee Ahn knew that Bora was ready to spread her wings and fly.

With a sigh, she turned back to her desk, her eyes lingering on a photo of Bora. She smiled, remembering the countless times her daughter had defied her, refusing to conform to her expectations, but they always made sure to come back. Lee Ahn knew she was a pain in the neck for her daughter, but she didn't know how else to show her love to her child. She was also brought up by perfectionist parents. Bora was a true artist, and Lee Ahn couldn't help but admire her spirit.

As she worked, Lee Ahn's mind wandered to the future, wondering what lay ahead for her daughter in Seoul. Little did she know, Bora's journey was just beginning, and it would be filled with unexpected twists and turns, one which she'd play a big part in.

Lee Ahan had made arrangements for Bora to leave immediately, but Bora decided to stay a day longer.

"Eoma (mom), I want to stay a day longer before going, it's not like the orientation is of any importance."

Her mother's countenance changed suddenly, "Don't tell me that you are leaving today, I've paid for the flight for today already."

"Eomaaa.." Bora strained, "I'd miss you, I just want to stay with you a day longer, jebal (please)."

Her mother's eyes lit up with mixed-up feelings; joy, happiness, and sadness. It had been long since Bora had said something like that. She had thought her daughter just wanted to lie around and do nothing for that whole day. "Where do you want to go? I'm hungry." Lee Ahn said with a smile and teary eyes.

"Home, I want a home-cooked meal... By you." Bora said and held her mother by the hands and dragged her out of the office. "Gashida (let's go).

Her mother's eyes became more teary, and her feelings congested. She knew she loved her daughter and her daughter did just as much, but they both had a weird way of showing it.

The two got home rather quickly. Lee Ahn switched off her phone to avoid any calls that'd disturb this mother-daughter time they were both having, "The world can burn for all I care, this moment mustn't pass me by, not again." She said to herself while cooking.

They both decided to cook together. Bora wanted something native, something Korean, but they were in the city of lights, it'd be hard to find ingredients for a Korean meal in Paris.

They both agreed with the fact that they were far from home and getting ingredients for a Korean meal might be a little bit tasking, so they decided to have Quiche Lorraine for dinner.

The smile on Bora's face when they were both done making the Quiche Lorraine was a soothing satisfaction to her mom, just like a pat on the back.

"Wao.. This looks great, you're a great cook Mom, but you just don't like cooking." Bora complimented her mom.

"Well, if I had time, I'd cook for you every chance I get, but as you know, your Ma is a busy woman." Lee Ahn said and kissed her daughter on the cheek, "Let's eat."

It was a quarter past 10, and they were both still awake, watching a movie and munching on some popcorn. Bora knew this was one of those many days her mom got in such a happy mood. Lee Ahn, on the other hand, also saw it as one of those days when her daughter seemed clingy towards her and they both loved such days.

"It's getting late, your flight is for 8 a.m. tomorrow, and you're awake after 10." Lee Ahn said, as calmly as she could, trying not to provoke her daughter on such a day like this one that comes once in a blue moon.

Bora hugged her mother tightly, "Well, you're still awake, I'll have to leave you tomorrow, so don't let me leave you too soon. There's a tendency that I'll not get to see you when I wake up tomorrow, so just let me savor this moment." She said and looked at her mother's glittering eyes.

Lee Ahn sighed, not knowing what to make her daughter's actions. They were mostly at loggerheads half of the time, "Why is she being so clingy today? Is it because she's leaving tomorrow? Could all of this just be acting?" She thought to herself tirelessly all through the night as her daughter slept on her lap like a toddler.

The next morning, Bora woke up not knowing how she got to her bed, and she also didn't care. She knew her mom would have left for work, so she didn't bother to ask where she was from their butler. She had packed her bags the day before, so all she needed to do was leave for the airport. She looked at the time on her phone, and it was half past 7. She had only 30 minutes until the departure of her flight. "Adrienne!" She shouted.

"Madame Bora, is all good my madam?" Adrianne, their family steward, asked.

"Adrianne, I've told you, I'm not your Madame. Call me by my name please. I feel weird when you call me Madame."

Adrianne looked at her and smiled. She was a middle-aged woman who had been with Bora since her arrival in Paris and the two seemed to have grown close over time. She was always there when her mother wasn't, though she was their steward, but Bora took her like more of a family.

Bora rushed into the bathroom, took a shabby bath and ran out of the bathroom, quickly put on her clothes and headed to the kitchen, opened the fridge and took out a bottle of water, but an awkwardly familiar scent caught her attention in the kitchen, it was her favorite breakfast food - Crêpes and fresh fruit juice. "Adrianne you didn't have to make this, you know I wouldn't have time to eat." She said.

"Madame... Oh sorry, Ms. Bora, it's not my handy work, your mother made that before leaving today. She didn't have any wink of sleep throughout to make your favorite."

Bora felt a surge of emotions rushed down like a wave upon her, it had been long since her mother made her breakfast, and it was also her favorite. Her mother always seemed so engulfed in her work that she thought she knew nothing about her. Work was always hectic for her Mother daily, and Adrianne said she didn't get to close her eyes to sleep.

Adrianne's voice cut through the fibers of Bora's thought, shooting her back into consciousness, "Do you want me to bag it for you to eat on the plane?"

Immediately, Bora spurred out of her subconsciousness - "Oh Aniyo (no), don't bother, I'd rather miss my flight than leave this food untouched." She said and sat down, eating every bite with uttermost satisfaction and emotion.

She left for the airport at exactly 8:00 and got there ten minutes later. Luckily for her, her flight was delayed till 1 p.m.

Lee Ahn called Adrianne to ask if Bora had boarded the flight, but Adrianne told her that it had been delayed till 1 p.m.

"Madame Lee Ahn, Bora seemed to enjoy the Crêpes and fruit juice you prepared. She said she'd rather miss her flight than not eat the meal."

Lee Ahn was taken aback by the words she heard Adrianne say. Her heart was filled with unexplainable joy and satisfaction, "Where's she now, Adrianne??

"Madame, she's your daughter, you should call her. The time is just 11 o'clock. Call her."

Lee Ahn smiled from the other end of the phone, "Thank you, Adrianne!"

"Mrs Ambassador, here's a letter that just came in for you." Lee Ahn's competent secretary - Antoine said calmly, her ivory well ironed and patterned suit smelling of Chanel perfume.

"You smell nice Antoine, date night?" Lee Ahn said jokingly and collected the letter. Antoine smiled, blushed and left.

Lee Ahan opened the letter, took a look at the contents and smiled from ear to ear. Immediately, she took her phone and dialed her daughter's number.

Ring.... Ring..., Bora's phone vibrated and rang out, "Ne eoma (hello mom)." She answered, without even letting her mom talk. She began rambling on about why she was still in Paris, telling her that her flight had been delayed again till 3 o'clock. Her mother just kept quiet and looked at the phone screen. Smiling widely. Bora concluded and waited for her mother's reply. She was expecting a shout from her mother but instead, she got something more surprising.

"Would you like to fly with me back to Korea? I was just called back for an emergency meeting today."

Bora was so excited that she couldn't even speak, "I--I, didn't you say you paid for my flight already, what'd happen to that money?" She asked.

"Come on, you don't believe it's my money, right? It's government money, not mine. They'd not have that to deal with me, so would you?" Lee Ahn replied. A loud "Yes!" Echoed throughout Paris International Airport, making everybody shift their gaze towards Bora.

In less than twenty minutes, Lee Ahn was already at Paris International Airport. A security detail was sent to bring Bora to the jet.

"Never flown private have you?" Lee Ahn asked her daughter.

"Nope," Bora replied to her mother, feeling astonished by the esthetics of the plane.

They landed at Seoul National Airport very early the following morning and checked into the airport hotel till daybreak.

The sun had come up from the East before Lee Ahn and Bora descended from their hotel room and started heading towards the exit of the airport where their ride awaited. Bora's eyes glanced at a dashing man in a black tuxedo, "Appa (dad)!" She screamed and ran towards her dad, and hugged him tightly. Her mother came doing the same thing.

"I thought you'd be busy," Lee Ahn said.

"Jeoldae (never), I've not seen you two in a long time, I'd give anything to be here."

They all smiled and went into their ride, with the escort following. "Where are we headed, sir?" The driver asked.

"Jukheon University", Hyun Jong Min said.

In their matte black Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV, they rode and stopped at the front of the whole bustling campus during orientation. The whole campus paused for a moment to see who was going to come down from the executive car. Bora, dressed in a short black denim jacket and a white long-sleeve turtle-neck, rocking a black Givenchy shoe came down the car, her long curly hair dancing in the wind.