Until We See the Stars
CHAPTER 1
Kim Clan Residence – Morning
🕰️ 6:00 AM – Master Bedroom
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(Stretching) Sighs softly ...another school year begins. Three monsters to wake up...
lee yujin/PO
(Ties hair back, muttering) Why did I raise them so lovingly? They’re spoiled rotten...
Room 1 – Kim Soobin’s Room (Eldest Son)
lee yujin/PO
Soobin-ah~ Morning~ 🌞 Time to get up, my golden treasure 💕
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(Already sitting at his desk, writing notes) Morning, Mom.
lee yujin/PO
(Blinking) Again? Were you studying before the sun even came up? 😓
kim soobin/DA
I’ve got a mock exam next week. Just reviewing a bit.
lee yujin/PO
(Sighs dramatically and walks over to hug him from behind) My poor alpha baby… Don’t burn out your brain before your final year even begins 😤
kim soobin/DA
(Hugs back with a chuckle) I’ll be fine. Besides… your hugs give me energy.
lee yujin/PO
(Pulls back and eyes him up and down) Ya… Did you grow taller again? I swear you weren’t this tall last week!
kim soobin/DA
(Smirking) Maybe it’s the milk you keep forcing me to drink?
lee yujin/PO
Aish! Don’t tease your mom! You're going to need a new uniform every month at this rate!
kim soobin/DA
Should I stoop down when I hug you, like this? 😏
lee yujin/PO
Kim Soobin!! (Playfully slaps his arm)
Room 2 – Kim Somin’s Room (Middle Son)
lee yujin/PO
(Tiptoeing to the bed) Time to wake the kingdom’s precious omega… ☁️💫
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(Still asleep, hugging his plushie, soft snores)
lee yujin/PO
(Smiles warmly) You really are a baby, no matter how much you grow...
lee yujin/PO
Tickle attack initiated! 😈
kim somin/GO
Ehhh!! giggles Noooo~! Mama stoppp~! 😭💦
lee yujin/PO
Good morning, my cutie~ You’re gonna be late if you don’t get up!
kim somin/GO
(Sits up, hair all messy) Today’s the first day of my second year, right?
lee yujin/PO
Yes! And we need to make you look adorable for it
kim somin/GO
mama, do I have to wear the tie? It strangles my neck like a snake…
lee yujin/PO
You have to look proper! What if someone thinks the Kim Clan's treasure is uncultured?
kim somin/GO
Hmph… I’ll only do it if you brush my hair and kiss me today 🥺
lee yujin/PO
Fine, you win. (Ruffles his hair) You're lucky you’re cute.
Room 3 – Kim Taebin’s Room (Youngest)
[Yujin walks in cautiously]
lee yujin/PO
Alright, troublemaker… Let’s get this over with.
[Tablet still glowing under the blanket]
lee yujin/PO
Kim. Tae. Bin. Did you stay up all night gaming AGAIN?! 😡
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(Groggily) ...no… maybe… yes… shhh…
lee yujin/PO
(Takes pillow and whacks him) You have school today!! Your first day!! What were you thinking?!
kim Taebin/DA
(Suddenly pulls his mom into bed) Gotcha~! 😎💤
lee yujin/PO
YAHHH! Let go! Don’t sleep on me! I have bones!
kim Taebin/DA
Can’t go... school illegal... bed warm... you smell like chamomile...
lee yujin/PO
Help!! SOMEONE SAVE ME!! This gremlin is too strong!!
Back to Kim Soobin’s Room
kim soobin/DA
(Heard the scream) ...sigh. What did that brat do this time?
[Soobin rushes to Taebin’s room]
kim soobin/DA
Taebin-ah! Let go of Mom!
kim Taebin/DA
Neverrrrrrr!! he’s mine now 😤
lee yujin/PO
😭 My back... My ribs... Save me, Soobin...
kim soobin/DA
(Joins the bed and starts tickling Taebin) Then I’ll defeat you with tickles!
kim Taebin/DA
NOOOO!! Hyung you traitor! 💀💦
kim somin/GO
(Peeking in, still half-ready) What’s happening? Can I join? 😃
kim soobin/DA
Get him, Somin!
kim somin/GO
FOR MAMA! jumps on Taebin
kim Taebin/DA
This is a betrayal of the youngest! I’ll remember this!! 😭😭😭
lee yujin/PO
(Lying on bed, breathless) …I give up. I’m raising puppies, not sons…
👤 Housekeeper: Master, breakfast is served.
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(Already seated at the head of the table, dressed in his suit, silent as ever) Hm.
lee yujin/PO
(Quietly brings the soup pot to the table, places it down without making eye contact) ...It’s warm. Eat while it’s still hot.
kim taemin/DA
(Eyes glance at him briefly) ...I will.
lee yujin/PO
(Sits at the far side of the table. Their eyes never meet.)
kim soobin/DA
(Cheerfully entering) Good morning, Father. Mom.
kim taemin/DA
You’re heading out early?
kim soobin/DA
Student Council starts early today. I’ll return before dinner.
kim taemin/DA
Hm. Do your best.
lee yujin/PO
Eat properly. (Slips a vitamin packet into his blazer pocket without looking up)
kim soobin/DA
Already did. Love you, Mom. (Kisses his cheek)
kim taemin/DA
(Brief glance toward Yujin. Notices the way Yujin makes sure Soobin has everything he needs. A quiet ache blooms in his chest.)
kim somin/GO
(Sits next to Yujin) Mama~ Feed me a bite?
lee yujin/PO
Somin! You're not a baby! 😅
kim somin/GO
But you always say I’m your baby 😳
kim taemin/DA
...chokes slightly on coffee
kim Taebin/DA
(Barrels down the stairs) HEEEEEELLOOO FAMILY!! 🐣
kim Taebin/DA
Mommm~ Mamaaa~ Give me strength for my first day!!
lee yujin/PO
(Barely holding his teacup) Don’t yell at the table—!
kim Taebin/DA
(Hugs Yujin tightly around waist, vibrating with nerves) I’m nervous! I need cuddles!!
lee yujin/PO
Aigoo... okay okay. Calm down or you'll burst.
kim taemin/DA
(Stills as Taebin runs toward him)
kim Taebin/DA
(Grins and kisses Taemin’s cheek) Bye, Daddyyy~ Wish me luck!
kim taemin/DA
(Pauses... clears his throat) You’ll do well.
kim Taebin/DA
(Beaming) I’ll protect the family name! Raaawr!
lee yujin/PO
(Hiding a laugh behind his hand)
kim taemin/DA
(Catches Yujin’s soft laugh... stares quietly for a long moment, as if trying to remember that sound)
lee yujin/PO
Call me if you’ll be late. Eat lunch on time.
kim somin/GO
(Gives Yujin a long hug) Bye Mama~ (Turns to Taemin) Bye... Dad.
kim taemin/DA
(Soft nod. His hand twitches but doesn’t reach out.)
kim Taebin/DA
(Running around with backpack bouncing) I GOT THIS!!
kim Taebin/DA
Mama, hug me again!
lee yujin/PO
No,You’re going to crumple your uniform!
kim Taebin/DA
I’ll fix it later. Hug now!
kim taemin/DA
(Sips coffee in silence as he watches them)
kim Taebin/DA
(Breaks free, runs to Taemin again) You’re the coolest dad ever!! kisses cheek again and bolts out the door
kim taemin/DA
(Touches his cheek… again… quietly)
lee yujin/PO
(Still watching from the doorway, hair brushing his eyes in the breeze)
kim taemin/DA
(Staring at Yujin from inside, not saying a word… but not looking away either)
lee yujin/PO
(Notices him watching. Their eyes meet. A long pause.)
lee yujin/PO
...I’ll clean up. (Turns away first)
kim taemin/DA
(Quietly, barely audible) ...you smiled today.
lee yujin/PO
(Pauses mid-step... but doesn’t turn back)
CHAPTER 2
Yoon Clan Mansion, 6:00 a.m.
The mansion is cold. Quiet. Elegant. As if it’s still asleep.
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(Sitting on the windowsill, already in uniform, curled up with a book) ...
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(Knocks gently on the open door) You’re up already.
yoon jiwon /RO
(Doesn’t look up) Mm.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Steps in, adjusts Jiwon’s collar) You didn’t eat dinner yesterday.
yoon jiwon /RO
Wasn’t hungry.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Sighs, softer) I’ll bring you milk.
yoon jiwon /RO
(Whispering to himself) I dreamed of him again…
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(Seated alone, reading the financial section, a steaming coffee by his side)
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Approaches, bows slightly) Good morning Father.
yoon sanghoon/DA
Eat. It’s warm.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Sits, picks up a spoon) Jiwon won’t eat again.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Pauses) He misses him...
yoon sanghoon/DA
...So do I.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Glances at him. First time hearing those words.)
yoon sanghoon/DA
(Closes the paper, stands) I’ll be at the headquarters. Call if anything.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Still eating) Father—
yoon kyungsoo/DA
Never mind.
Yoon Sanghoon exits. The silence returns.
Choi Eunseo’s Tiny Apartment, 6:45 a.m.
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(Still in bed, hugging a pink bunny plush) Mmm... Five more minutes...
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(Sits beside him, brushing his hair gently) You’ll be late, Haejoon-ah.
choi haejoon/PO
(Whining) My uniform smells like detergent... I wanted the cherry scent!
choi eunseo /PO
I’ll buy it next time. Come on, baby. First day of high school, remember?
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Hands a thermos of warm milk to Jiwon) Here.
yoon jiwon /RO
(Takes it wordlessly)
yoon kyungsoo/DA
I’ll walk with you to school.
yoon jiwon /RO
I can go alone.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Looks at him) I want to.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Quiet for a moment) If you dream about him again... tell me.
yoon jiwon /RO
...he said he missed us.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(Looking away) I know.
kim soobin/DA
(sighs softly, adjusting his student council sash) Another peaceful morning ruined by Kim Taebin’s antics. ☕
lee hyunjin /DA
Bro, why are you so calm all the time? Especially when that Yoon Kyungsoo guy treats you like you're his personal enemy.
kim soobin/DA
(smiles gently) He's not that bad. Maybe he’s just... misunderstood.
lee hyunjin /DA
Misunderstood?! The guy almost threw a chair at you last week.
kim soobin/DA
(laughs softly) It was a small one. Plastic.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(enters, scoffs, glares at Soo Bin) Can you shut your sunshine aura off for just one second?
kim soobin/DA
(kindly) Good morning to you too, Kyungsoo-ssi.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
I need air. Jin, Soo, come with me.
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Yo~ finally, something fun. I’m in.
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(fixing glasses) You always assume I’ll follow. But fine. Let’s go
park taejin/DA
(smirking) So... student council president still breathing after your latest feud?
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(runs hand through hair, frustrated) Why is he always so calm? It pisses me off more than if he yelled.
park taesoo /DA
Because he’s emotionally regulated. Something you could try.
park taejin/DA
Burned by my own twin.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
I’m serious. It’s like... he’s not real. No one is that nice.
park taesoo /DA
(softly) Or maybe he’s the only one being real.
kim soobin/DA
(stamping club approval forms) This school runs on paperwork and patience.
lee hyunjin /DA
And your unlimited tolerance. Seriously. Why haven’t you yelled at that Park Hyunwoo brat?
kim soobin/DA
(laughs) He’s... complicated
lee hyunjin /DA
You’ve got a crush on him, don’t you?
kim soobin/DA
(softly, still smiling) ...That obvious?
lee hyunjin /DA
You’re blushing, bro. For a guy who gives you stress ulcers.
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Yoohoo~ Student Council! I’m here to mess up your morning ☀️
kim soobin/DA
(mutters under breath) Speak of the devil.
lee hyunjin /DA
(chuckling) This is better than Netflix.
park hyunwoo/DO
Soo Bin-senpai~ there’s a leaking faucet in the gym. Fix it or everyone blames you! 😇
kim soobin/DA
Hyunwoo, that’s not my job.
park hyunwoo/DO
(grinning mischievously) Oh no, are you mad? Please don’t yell at me~
kim soobin/DA
(finally raising voice) I’ve had enough of your games today!
park taesoo /DA
(enters silently)
park hyunwoo/DO
(immediately hides behind him like a baby) HYUNGGG! 😣 Soo Bin hyung is scary today!
park taesoo /DA
(to Soo Bin) What happened?
kim soobin/DA
(blinks in disbelief) He’s making trouble.....again
park taesoo /DA
(to Hyunwoo) Apologize.
park hyunwoo/DO
(pouts, then mumbles) Sowwy, Soo Bin-nim~ 🥺
kim soobin/DA
…Is this real ?
lee hyunjin /DA
(laughing) Man, even Hyunwoo has a soft side for his big bro.
park taesoo /DA
(smiles slightly) Sorry for the disturbance. Let’s catch up, Hyun Jin. Been a while.
lee hyunjin /DA
Finally, someone mature. Let’s go.
yoon jiwon /RO
(sits in the back, quiet, bruises barely hidden under his sleeves)
Bully #1: Did you think ignoring me makes you special?
yoon jiwon /RO
(silent, avoiding eye contact)
Bully shoves Ji Won’s desk. He stumbles
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(walks by, freezes) …What the hell?
jeong daehyun /A
(steps into the classroom) Touch him again, and you won’t walk out.
A loud punch lands. The bully falls. Fight breaks out.
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(outside, peeking into class, trembling) daehyung-ah…?..what..are..doing..
choi haejoon/PO
(walking by) …What the hell?!
choi haejoon/PO
(runs to student council room) KIM SOO BIN HYUNG! FIGHT! NEXT CLASS!
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(enters like a storm) Who touched Ji Won?
kim soobin/DA
Kyungsoo, wait!
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(grabs another bully by collar) Say. It. Again.
yoon jiwon /RO
(faintly) …Kyungsoo…
jeong daehyun /A
(also injured) I got it handled. sunbae
jeong haemin/O
(shaking, hiding behind desk)
kim soobin/DA
Kyungsoo, please. Calm down.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(drops the bully) …Fine.
yoon jiwon /RO
(Bandaged, eyes closed, breathing shallow)
jeong daehyun /A
(sitting beside him, holding his hand) …My angel. I’m so sorry.
jeong haemin/O
(curled up in corner, knees to chest, still trembling)
👀 Tae Jin and Tae Soo arrive. Spot Hae Min.
park taejin/DA
(whispers) Whoa. Who’s the baby angel?
park taesoo /DA
(eyes linger) …He’s beautiful and Familiar
park taejin/DA
Yeah..He’s shaking like a leaf.
park taesoo /DA
…I think I want to know him...
CHAPTER 3
jeong daehyun /A
(sitting beside Ji Won, whispering) I’ll never let anyone touch you again... angel, are you okay?
yoon jiwon /RO
(eyes open slowly) …I’m fine.
jeong daehyun /A
(holding his breath) You… spoke.
yoon jiwon /RO
(voice hoarse) …Thank you. But next time… don’t get hurt for me.
jeong daehyun /A
(smiles gently) It was worth it.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(standing at the foot of the bed, fists clenched) I should’ve known… I should’ve seen the signs.
yoon jiwon /RO
(avoiding eye contact) It’s not your fault.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(softly) I’m your brother, Ji Won. Even if we’re the same age… I’m supposed to protect you.
yoon jiwon /RO
(barely audible) …I never asked for that.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(flinches)
yoon jiwon /RO
(turns to Hae Min) Everyone out… except him.
jeong daehyun /A
(surprised) Hae Min hyung?
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(softly) Let’s give them some space.
Everyone exits the infirmary. Only Ji Won and Hae Min remain.
jeong haemin/O
(fidgeting) I-I c-can go too if you—
yoon jiwon /RO
(interrupts) No. Stay
jeong haemin/O
(blushes, nods quickly)
yoon jiwon /RO
…Why do you always hide?
jeong haemin/O
(stammering) I-I… I-I don’t know… you’re r-really cool… a-and s-scary sometimes…
yoon jiwon /RO
I scare you?
jeong haemin/O
N-No! I mean… not like that! I-I always wanted to t-talk to you… b-but I couldn’t…
yoon jiwon /RO
…You’ve always helped me. Quietly.
jeong haemin/O
(eyes widen) Y-you noticed?
yoon jiwon /RO
You always leave snacks when I skip lunch. You changed my books when the others trashed them. Even fixed my locker once.
jeong haemin/O
(embarrassed) …I just didn’t want you to be alone.
yoon jiwon /RO
(soft smile) You’re not as invisible as you think, Hae Min.
jeong haemin/O
(blushes hard, hides face)
Infirmary Doorway | Hallway
park taesoo /DA
(watching the door) That boy… Hae Min. He is so familiar….i
park taejin/DA
(hands in pockets, smirking) yeah . I need to know about him. He’s my new mission.
park taesoo /DA
(quietly) He doesn’t look like he can handle you.
park taejin/DA
(teasing) Says the guy who stared at him like he’s the answer to world peace.
lee hyunjin /DA
(approaches, notices the twins staring) Don’t bully my baby classmate, alright?
park taejin/DA
Whoa~ jealous much?
lee hyunjin /DA
(deadpan) He’s like a baby hamster. Touch him and I’ll report you to Soo Bin and his younger brother
park taejin/DA
You think Soo Bin scares me?
lee hyunjin /DA
Nah. But Park Hyunwoo clearly fears you two.
park taesoo /DA
Who is his younger brother.?
lee hyunjin /DA
Jeong daehyung…
kim soobin/DA
(sighs, massaging his temples) Another hour, another headache.
park hyunwoo/DO
(pokes his head in) Missed me, Prez~?
park hyunwoo/DO
Aww, you’re blushing. That’s love, right?
kim soobin/DA
(tiredly) That’s anger.
park hyunwoo/DO
Same thing. 😘
kim soobin/DA
Hyun Jin, where are you—?!
Door opens—revealing the twins instead.
park taejin/DA
(grins) Missed us?
kim soobin/DA
(pauses) Where’s Hyun Jin?
park taesoo /DA
Outside. We came to check on Hyunwoo.
park hyunwoo/DO
(suddenly cute) My Hyyyyuungies~ Prez is being meaaaan~
park taejin/DA
(narrows eyes) You skipping class again?
park taesoo /DA
Are you causing trouble again?
park hyunwoo/DO
I’m a baby. Babies don’t cause trouble.
kim soobin/DA
(exhausted) He just made me redo the event budget for no reason.
park taesoo /DA
Sorry for him. I’ll handle it.
park taejin/DA
(cracks knuckles) Time to run, brat.
park hyunwoo/DO
(takes off running) Gotta go—love you all! 💨
park taesoo /DA
I need discuss this with mom
kim soobin/DA
…Why do I even not getting mad at that idiot?
park taesoo /DA
(chuckles softly) Because he’s secretly good. And you’re too good to give up on anyone.
kim soobin/DA
(blushing slightly) Don’t read me like that.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(walking past, cold stare) Tsk. Can’t even control your juniors?
kim soobin/DA
(patiently) He’s young. He’ll grow.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
You’re delusional. That’s why people step over you.
lee hyunjin /DA
(returns, overhearing) And you’ve got a stick up your—
park taesoo /DA
(interrupting) Kyungsoo-ssi, please.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(clicks tongue, walks away)
kim somin/GO
(hand on mouth, looking pale) Ugh… my stomach…
lee sungwoo/B
(worried) Are you okay?!
kim somin/GO
(running toward bathroom) Move!!
CRASH! So Min stumbles and falls straight onto Kyungsoo, who had just turned the corner.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(eyes widen) WHAT THE—?!
kim somin/GO
(falls onto Kyungsoo’s lap, unknowingly sits hard on his… private part)
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(gasp) AHH—!! What the fuc—?!
kim somin/GO
(freezes) …Oops.
yoon kyungsoo/DA
GET THE FUCK. OFF. ME.
kim somin/GO
(blushing turns into angry ) hey jerk don’t curse at me..and I'm sorry! I have to puke!!
So Min runs to the bathroom. Lee Sungwoo trips and falls beside Kyungso
lee sungwoo/B
I didn’t see the wet floor! I swear!
yoon kyungsoo/DA
…What is WITH the Kim clan?!
5 minutes later | Bathroom
kim somin/GO
(vomiting, face pale)
lee sungwoo/B
(holding his back) You okay?
kim somin/GO
(gasping) That was… embarrassing…
lee sungwoo/B
But kinda iconic?
kim somin/GO
I sat on that jerks lap and I *pressed something hard*
lee sungwoo/B
I mean... he looked kinda flushed. 😉
yoon jiwon /RO
(lying down, holding Hae Min’s hand from earlier)
yoon kyungsoo/DA
(watching Ji Won through the infirmary window) I’ll protect you this time. Even if you don’t want me to.
kim soobin/DA
(finishing paperwork, sighing) If Hyunwoo shows up again, I’m transferring schools.
park hyunwoo/DO
(in the vent above, whispering) Prez~ I heard that 💕
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