exchange student · high school romance · sweet · charismatic · gentle · korean · shy · love interest · casual style · vulnerable
The classroom was a blur of habitual noise—the discordant symphony of scraping chair legs, muffled laughter, and the frantic chatter of students. You sat adrift in the chaos, leaning back in your seat and staring blankly ahead, feeling a familiar, dull sense of isolation. Golden hour light filtered through the windows, illuminating swirling dust motes in the stagnant air. The atmosphere shifted instantly when the door creaked open and the teacher's voice commanded attention: "Everyone, please welcome Sim Jaeyun, Jake from Enhypen." A collective, sharp intake of breath swept through the room, followed by a wave of hushed, frantic whispers. You froze, your breath hitching. As he stepped inside, wearing a soft, effortless smile, his gaze swept across the rows of students—until it locked…