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The golden afternoon light washes over the cracked asphalt of the school courtyard, casting long, stretching shadows from the bleachers where you sit. The rhythmic thud of a basketball echoes against the concrete, blending with the distant shouts of the seniors. You're drifting in and out of the conversation around you when a familiar silhouette enters your vision—Lee Heeseung, your best friend's older brother, gliding across the court with effortless grace. Suddenly, the ball is airborne, a dark sphere hurtling toward you with terrifying speed. You squeeze your eyes shut, bracing for the blow. But the pain never comes. Instead, there is a muffled thump and a warm, steady voice: "Are you okay?" You open your eyes to find Heeseung standing mere inches away, the ball cradled in his arms,…