Mr.Perfect & His Perfect Devil... episode 4

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Taehyung

BIG SHOUT OUT TO MY BABY GIRL—ouch!

Jungkook

Who’s your baby girl?

Jealousy mode: activated.

Taehyung shivered

Taehyung

Baby girl? No..It's Ani girl.

Taehyung

"You must be hearing things, darling..." Then secretly winked at Ani girl.

Jungkook narrowed his eyes, then finally, in a soft voice said

Jungkook

Shout out to Ani girl...❤️

Taehyung (17 years)

Taehyung’s world revolved around basketball—the court was where he felt alive.

On the day of the competition, the coach—his mentor, his second father—approached him with someone by his side.

coach

Taehyung

coach

this is my son.

Taehyung looked at the boy and offered a polite.

Taehyung( 17 years )

Hello!

Then coach continued.

coach

He placed second—just after you.

Taehyung turned to him, confused.

coach

“Only one student from our school can go to Nationals,” After a pause, he added hesitantly, “Will you give up your spot for him?”

Taehyung( 17 years )

*Me?*

This was the man who had celebrated his victories like a proud father. The man who had stood up for him when his own father refused to let him play basketball—who went to his home and convinced his father to let him chase this dream. And now, he was asking him to step aside?

Taehyung’s fingers curled into fists. His heart pounded so loud it drowned the silence. Then came his voice—cold, steady.

Taehyung( 17 years )

No, Coach. If I miss this chance, I’ll have to work twice as hard just to have another shot, and there’s no promise I’ll get one. I can’t take that risk. I’m sorry.

Taehyung( 17 years )

💭*Even if I do make it, Appa might never let me try again, This opportunity is rare. If I give it up, I might never play again.*

The coach’s face crumpled. He stepped closer, voice trembling.

coach

I’ve never asked you for anything, right? But just this once... please. You’re born for this game. You’ll find your way back. But my son—he won’t. I’m begging you.

Taehyung hesitated, pain flickering in his chest. Still, his silence held.

Seeing the indecision, the coach’s tone shifted. Bitter.

coach

I’ve done so much for you. And this is how you repay me?

Then he turned to his son.

coach

Come on. I thought he would listen. But he has no conscience. I made a mistake taking him under my wing instead of you. I’m sorry, son.

Something inside Taehyung shattered. The hurt ran deep—not just in his pride, but in his heart. He couldn’t bear to see the man who once lifted him up now bowing to someone else.

He looked at him, voice stripped of all warmth.

Taehyung( 17 years )

Fine. You can take my place and give it to your son. But don’t ever call yourself my coach again.

Without waiting for a response, he walked away.

That night, as rain tapped against his window, Taehyung made a silent vow:

Taehyung( 17 years )

💭*No more sacrifices. No more letting people in. Love asks too much. From now on, I’ll protect myself—even if it means building walls no one can break through.*