Episode 1: Two Different Worlds

The warm sunlight bathed the bustling campus of Seoul University, and at the heart of it all was Kim Sunoo. Known for his radiant smile and kind-hearted personality, he had become a beacon of positivity for students and faculty alike. As the Student Government President, he was everywhere—helping organize events, listening to student concerns, and even just chatting with anyone who seemed down.

“President Kim!” A first-year student ran up to him, holding a folder. “We need your approval for the charity event proposal.”

“Let me take a look.” Sunoo scanned the papers quickly, nodding. “This looks great. We’ll make it even bigger this year!”

The student beamed, rushing off to share the good news. Sunoo waved after them, his smile never fading. Yet, as he turned back to his friends in the council, he sighed quietly to himself.

“You’re overworking again,” his friend and vice-president muttered. “You don’t have to do everything.”

Sunoo laughed it off, brushing aside the comment. “I just like being helpful! And besides, it’s fun seeing everyone happy.”

Beneath his cheerful facade, though, Sunoo occasionally wondered if he had stretched himself too thin. The expectations from being so admired weighed heavily on him. Yet, he shook off the thought, focusing instead on his busy schedule. After all, this was who he was—the bright, ever-reliable Kim Sunoo.

Meanwhile, far from the bustling streets of Seoul, a quiet town nestled in the countryside awoke to the soft sounds of rustling leaves and distant birdsong. Park Sunghoon walked down the familiar road to his modest high school, the worn-out strap of his backpack digging into his shoulder. Life here was simple and predictable—almost too predictable for someone like him.

At school, he settled into his usual spot by the window in class, his gaze wandering to the fields beyond the campus. The teacher’s voice was a distant hum as Sunghoon let his thoughts drift. Though he was far from unhappy, there was a sense of restlessness buried deep within him. He often dreamed of a world beyond the rolling hills and small streets he knew so well.

“Earth to Sunghoon.” A voice broke his trance, and he turned to his friend, who was giving him an amused look. “You’re zoning out again. Daydreaming about the city?”

“Not really,” Sunghoon replied, shrugging. “Just… wondering what’s out there.”

“You’re always wondering.” His friend chuckled. “You know, you should just take a train and visit Seoul someday. Maybe then you’ll stop being so curious.”

Sunghoon smiled faintly, but deep down, he doubted a single trip would satisfy the yearning he felt. There was something out there for him, he was sure of it—though what, he couldn’t yet say.

As the day ended, Sunoo walked back to his dorm room, his mind already buzzing with plans for the upcoming week. Across the country, Sunghoon strolled home along the familiar dirt path, watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and pink. Neither knew of the other’s existence, their lives as separate as night and day. But somewhere, in a way they couldn’t yet comprehend, the wheels of fate had begun to turn.

Two lives, two completely different worlds. And yet, both Sunoo and Sunghoon were about to be drawn together by a force they would soon be unable to ignore.

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