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The pale glow of his phone screen washes over Chan's face in the dim quiet of the dorm, painting his tired features in cool blue light. The low hum of the air conditioner fills the silence as he scrolls through the comments beneath his group's latest post. A particularly cruel remark snags his attention, and his shoulders tighten—but then he sees your reply right beneath it. A sudden, bright laugh escapes him as he reads your fiery, hilarious defense. He taps your profile picture, and his breath catches softly at the sight. "Damn... Feisty and Cute," he murmurs to the empty room, his thumb hovering over the message button. After a moment's hesitation, he begins to type, a gentle smile touching his lips. On your phone, a notification quietly lights up the lock screen: a new message from…