Professor’s voice echoed through the classroom like a thunderclap,
“On my count… THREE… TWO… ONE… GO!!”
And just like that, both teams shot out of the class like they were running for their lives in some survival reality show. Books flew, bags were left behind, and only one thing mattered — find the boxes!Y
n and Taehyung were already neck-to-neck in speed, constantly shoving each other out of the way.
Taehyung: “Left is mine!”
Yn (grinning): “Too bad. I already took your right!”
Jungkook, meanwhile, was following the group with wide eyes, “Yeh toh PUBG ka live match lag raha hai…”
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They reached the first box hidden behind a statue near the campus garden.
Sumi, full excited mode on, flung it open with the energy of a warrior.
BOOM
A glitter bomb exploded right in her face.
Sumi: “AAAHHHHHHHHH! Meri eyelashes ne disco start kar diya!”
Jimin: “You’re officially the sparkle queen now. Elsa is shook!”
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Further down near the stairwell, Jungkook spotted a suspicious looking box.
“Hana, yeh wala mere andar ka Sherlock keh raha hai — kuch khaas hai.”
He opened the box.
A white card popped out, and it read —
"Box kholne wale ko ek minute tak Bhojpuri accent mein bolna padega!"
Jungkook paused.
Then straightened his back, held his imaginary belt, and with the most dramatic tone shouted:
“Ee ka chakkar baa bhaiya! Humra naaseeb mein glitter naa, sirf tension baa!”
Whole team burst into laughter. Even Taehyung dropped to the floor, holding his stomach.
Yn (wiping tears): “Someone give him an Oscar… or at least a Litti Chokha!”
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Next up was a box on the rooftop.
This time, Jimin got there first and opened it proudly.
The card inside said:
"Whoever opens this box must perform a full-on Naagin dance… no excuses!"
Taehyung (grinning): “Time for our Park Naagin to shine!”
Jimin looked like he’d just seen the ghost of his dignity, but within seconds, music played in his head, and he slid to the center.
Jimin: “Cue the dramatic tune please.”
He started waving his arms like a snake on steroids, hips twisting, tongue flicking like he was born for it.
Yura (recording): “This video is going straight to the hall of shame.”
Jungkook: “Nagin ho ya noodle, you’re killing it bro!”
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Meanwhile, Taehyung and Yn reached a
science lab.
A rusty box sat in the corner, tempting them like a golden egg.
Yn (suspicious): “You open it. I’m not in the mood to become a glitter queen part two.”
Taehyung: “Scared of what’s inside?”
Yn (smirked): “I only fear bad Wi-Fi.”
Taehyung opened the box like a king claiming treasure.
Inside?
A FAKE COCKROACH on springs jumped out.
Everyone gasped.
Taehyung (picking it up): “Oh hey little buddy, you lost?”
He turned toward Yn with a devilish grin…
And placed the cockroach gently on her head.
Yn (deadpan): “…This is why I have trust issues.”
Jimin (still dancing in background): “And this is why I don’t open boxes!”
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Rika and Leo, meanwhile, discovered a box in the music room.
Rika opened it confidently — and screamed.
Inside, a card said:
"Propose to any one team member like you're in a K-drama!"
Rika (turning to Leo dramatically): “Leo… tum ho toh mere life mein lyrics mil jate hain…
Tumhare bina toh mera background music bhi mute ho jata hai…”
Leo (blinking slowly): “Okay but… can I still skip the duet?”
Soojin (laughing): “I’m opening the next box! I’m not proposing to anyone!”
Minho (teasing): “Really? You just missed your Oscar moment!”
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Meanwhile – Team 1 in Action
Jungkook, Jimin, Hana, and Sumi walked through the university hallway when they noticed a large box placed on top of the stairs.
Sumi squinted at it and cautiously stepped forward. Just as she was about to open it, a flash from her past hit her and she immediately stepped back.
Sumi (nervously): "I'm not opening this box…"
(She quickly looks at Hana)
"You’re the brave one here, right? Go on, open it."
Hana (startled, stammering): "W-why are you complimenting me like that? I-I’m not doing it!"
(She quickly turns to Jimin)
"Jimin! You open it!"
Jimin (dramatically clutching his chest): "What?! Me?! I haven’t even recovered from that Nagin dance yet! No way, not happening!"
All three of them slowly turned their heads toward Jungkook.
Jimin (with a fake sweet voice): "Jungkook, my dear brother… you drink banana milkshake, right? That means you're strong! You open it. We're all with you!"
Sumi and Hana nodded eagerly in agreement.
Jimin (serious tone): "And if anything dangerous happens… just let us step back and you handle it alone."
Sumi and Hana instantly shook their heads in denial.
Jimin (quickly correcting himself): "I-I mean, if anything happens, of course we’re with you, bro!"
Jungkook rolled his eyes dramatically and stepped forward. With a heavy sigh, he opened the box.
Inside, there was a card.
He read it aloud.
Jungkook (reading the card, confused): "Whoever opens this box must sing a lullaby to put a baby to sleep."
The moment those words left his mouth, Hana, Sumi, and Jimin burst out laughing, struggling to control their giggles.
Right then, Taehyung, Yn, Yura, and Daeho arrived behind them, noticing the scene.
Yura (excited, pulling out her phone): "Alright, Jungkook, let’s go! I’m recording this!"
Yn (teasing): "Yeah, we wanna see how our Jungkook puts babies to sleep."
Jungkook made a done-with-life face, but he had no choice. Clearing his throat, he started singing with a straight face:
Jungkook (singing dramatically): “Soja mere baby varna chocroch aayega tujhe khayega fhir to royega.”
Everyone lost it.
Jimin literally fell on the floor, clutching his stomach with laughter.
Yn and Yura were holding their stomachs, unable to stop laughing.
Even Taehyung was chuckling, trying to keep it cool but failing miserably.
Hana (laughing through tears): "Who even sings like that?! Hahaha!"
Jungkook (shrugging): "Desi moms, obviously!"
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Back to Team 2 – Rika finds another box in the library.
Rika: “Found it!! Minho, your turn.”
Minho opened it.
Card read:
“Next clue is hidden inside a book… but which one?”
Akira: “It’s a literal forest of books in here!”
Jisung: “Wait… look at the corner! That yellow sticker…”
They followed the hint and discovered a hollowed-out book titled “Secrets of Success” — and inside was a clue that said:
“Where ideas spark and circuits meet,
There lies the box in the room of heat.”
Leo: “Engineering lab. Let’s go!”
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Engineering Lab – The Final Showdown
Both Team 1 and Team 2 reached the lab at the same time, out of breath but fired up.
Yn: “Back off, slowpokes.”
Rika: “In your dreams, drama queen.”
Taehyung and Leo locked eyes like rivals in an anime final battle.
At the center of the lab, a large golden box sat on a pedestal with a digital lock.
Note above it read:
“Solve the final riddle to unlock the key.”
Riddle: “Three faces, one mystery,
It blooms with the sunlight’s history.
Within it lies the key you seek,
That opens doors for the winning team.”
Jungkook: “Something that blooms with sunlight… sunflower?”
Yn: “Or… maybe a solar panel?”
Taehyung (suddenly alert): “Solar panel! There’s one in the corner!”
Everyone rushed to the corner of the lab where a small solar panel was installed. Underneath it — a hidden drawer.
Daeho opened the hidden drawer under the solar panel…
And there it was — THE FINAL KEY shining like it held all the universe's secrets.
Yura (excited): “GO GO GO!!”
Sumi snatched the key like a champion and sprinted towards the golden box at the center. Yn quickly entered the team code on the digital lock while Taehyung stood ready to insert the key.
Professor’s voice echoed from the speaker:
“The team that opens the final box first… wins the round!”
Taehyung (in slow-motion mode): “This is for glory… for snacks… for bragging rights!”
He turned the key.
CLICK!
The box popped open with a flash of confetti, and inside sat a golden scroll.
Yn unrolled it, reading aloud:
“Congratulations TEAM 1!
You are now officially selected for the FINAL ROUND of University Game Week!”
The whole team exploded with cheers and high-fives.
Jungkook (fist bumping Jimin): “Let’s gooo! PUBG vibes successful!”
Jimin: “Someone get me an energy drink — I'm ready for the next boss level!”
Sumi: “First glitter bomb survivor, now finalist. I should get a medal!”
Taehyung and Yn locked eyes — a flicker of rivalry, but also a hint of mutual respect.
Taehyung: “Admit it. We made a good team.”
Yn (grinning): “We made it because I did all the thinking.”
Taehyung: “And I did all the looking handsome.”
Jungkook: “Can we not flirt like this after a near-death glitter trauma?”
Everyone burst into laughter.
---
Professor walked in, clapping slowly with a proud smile.
Professor: “Well done, Team 1. You proved your teamwork, speed, and ability to handle chaos with grace — and comedy.”
He looked at Team 2 and nodded.
Professor: “Team 2, you weren’t far behind. Keep your game face on — you might still get a second shot in the wildcard entry round.”
Team 2 nodded with a mix of disappointment and determination.
---
As the sun began to set outside the university windows…
The entire class gathered near the board where the official results were posted.
Team 1 – Selected for University game week
Taehyung whispered to Jungkook, “Game on. Final round mein toh aur bhi dhamaka hoga.”
Yn, standing nearby, smirked, “Get ready to lose, Mr. Looks.”
Taehyung (raising an eyebrow): “Not when Miss Attitude is on my team.”
Scene: Seoul University – Last Period, Classroom
The classroom was filled with soft voices and cheerful vibes. It was the last period, and everyone seemed relaxed. Groups of friends talked, some shared snacks, while others joked around about upcoming competitions.
Suddenly, the classroom door creaked open, and the professor stepped in.
Professor: "Alright, settle down everyone."
The students turned their attention to him, waiting for the announcement.
Professor: "As you all know, University Game Week was scheduled for next week. But due to a few internal issues, it has been postponed. It will now be held one month later."
The classroom went silent for a second before reactions exploded.
Jimin (groaning dramatically): "One month?! I was mentally prepared!"
Jungkook (chuckling): "I wasn’t. Now I have time to build my muscles."
Taehyung (calmly): "Less noise. It’s just a delay."
Yn (to her best friend, rolling eyes): "That means I’ll have to see his annoying face for one more month."
Taehyung glanced briefly at her but said nothing. His blank expression said it all.
The bell rang, and the students slowly packed up their things and left, saying goodbye to each other.
Scene Change: Kim Mansion – Evening, Family Dinner
The elegant dining room glowed under warm golden lights. The long dining table was set with beautifully arranged dishes. The air smelled of freshly cooked food and something sweet baking in the kitchen.
Taehyung walked in, dressed neatly, hands in his pockets, expression calm as ever. He greeted Grandmother with a soft nod and a gentle smile.
Taehyung: "Halmeoni, you look lovely tonight."
Grandmother (smiling warmly): "Always the charmer."
Soojin (jin's wife): "Come sit, Taehyung. Your favorite dishes are here."
Taehyung sat beside Jin, offering a respectful glance to both him and his wife.
Jin: "Tired from university?"
Taehyung (softly): "Just a usual day."
Soon, Mr. Kim and Mrs. Kim joined the table. Taehyung’s expression shifted instantly—his face became distant, cold. He didn’t even look in their direction.
The dinner began. Conversation floated around the table. Jin’s wife talked about a new art exhibition, and Grandmother shared an old memory that made everyone smile softly.
Taehyung spoke only when needed, engaging politely with Grandmother and Jin but completely ignoring his parents.
After a few minutes, Mr. Kim cleared his throat.
Mr. Kim: “Everyone, be ready by tomorrow evening. We’re going out for a family dinner.”
Everyone looked at each other, slightly surprised. Soojin leaned forward with curiosity.
Soojin: “A family dinner? What’s the occasion?”
Before Mr. Kim could answer, both Mrs. Kim and Grandmother remained quiet, their expressions calm — as if they already knew.
Jin raised a brow.
Jin: “Is there something special happening, Dad?”
Mr. Kim nodded slowly, a small smile playing on his lips.
Mr. Kim: “An old friend of mine has invited us. It’s important, so I want everyone there.”
Just then, Mr. Kim’s eyes landed on Taehyung, who hadn’t looked up from his plate.
Mr. Kim: “Taehyung, you’re coming too. We’ve decided something for you. You’ll find out tomorrow.”
Taehyung finally glanced up, his eyes cold and distant. With a low, indifferent tone, he responded—
Taehyung (quietly): "I’ll be ready by morning."
Grandmother (watching him quietly): "You’ve grown into such a composed man, Taehyung."
Taehyung (softly to her): "Only because of the right people, Halmeoni."
[Scene: Jung Yn’s Room | Evening]
The room is softly lit, giving off a warm glow. Yn is sitting on her bed, either journaling in her diary or working on her laptop. Her hair is tied up in a messy bun, and she’s wearing a cozy hoodie. Suddenly, the door opens without a knock.
Mr. Jung (smiling gently): "Princess… tomorrow we’re going out for a family dinner. We’re meeting a very old and special friend of mine. Be ready by 11, alright?"
Yn looks up from her notebook, a bit surprised.
Yn (with a confused look): "Dinner? But tomorrow’s Sunday… you usually stay in on Sundays. Is there something special?"
Mr. Jung (pauses for a moment, voice soft but serious): "Let’s just say… we’ve made an important decision for you. You’ll find out tomorrow."
He smiles mysteriously and leaves the room, gently closing the door behind him.
Yn sits still for a moment, her mind starting to race.
Yn’s thoughts (narration style): “An important decision? For me? Why didn’t they tell me anything before? Is it about university? Or… no, it can’t be something that big, right?”
She bites her lower lip, eyes narrowing slilenty.
“Whatever it is… I don’t have a good feeling about it.”
She leans back on her bed, staring at the ceiling — thoughts swirling in her head, and sleep suddenly feels miles away.
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