RED STRING REWRITTEN

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Tae: "You are, na."

Fourth: (sulking) "...Okay. Bye."

Tae: (teasing) "Bye, baby."

Fourth walked toward the entrance, muttering under his breath while Tae chuckled and drove off.

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On the other side of the campus - Gemini and his gang

Under the shade of a tree near the basketball court, three boys stood talking, their uniforms perfectly pressed but worn with an effortless confidence that screamed "popular." Gemini leaned lazily against the tree trunk, scanning the crowd with a bored expression.

Joong: "What's up, bro? When are you confessing to your crush pahn? Or are you planning to stay single forever?"

Gemini: (smirking) "Don't worry, Joong. I'll propose to her today. And of course, she won't reject me. You know why."

Pond: "Because you're number one in our school, and every girl and boy here is crazy for you."

Gemini: "Exactly. What am I supposed to do if God made me this handsome, huh?"

They laughed, but Gemini's attention suddenly shifted. He spotted Pahn talking with her friend, Film. He was about to walk over - until he caught the words that froze him in place.

Pahn: (pointing) "Woah, Film... who is he?"

Her eyes were locked on Fourth, who had just stepped nervously through the college gates.

Film: "Don't know, girl. Maybe a new transfer student. Why?"

Pahn: "He looks so cute... and handsome. Totally my type."

Film: (teasing) "Wah, love at first sight, huh?"

Pahn: (smiling) "I think so too."

The words echoed in Gemini's head, his smirk fading, replaced by a flash of anger.

Joong: (mocking) "Oof... bad luck, bro. New guy just stole your spotlight."

Pond: (laughing) "Poor Gemini. Rejected before even trying."

Gemini: (clenching his jaw) "Shut up, both of you. Find out everything about him. I'll make sure he regrets stepping into this college and stealing attention that belongs to me."

Joong: "Sure, boss. Consider it done."

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Meanwhile - Fourth's side

Fourth stood awkwardly near the notice board, scanning for his classroom. Two boys approached with friendly smiles.

Dunk: "Hey. You're new here, right? First time seeing you."

Fourth: "Yeah... it's my first day."

Phuwin: "You looked a bit lost, so we thought we could help."

Fourth: "Oh, thank you. I can't find the law class."

Dunk: "Aww, you're a law student too?"

Fourth: "Yes... you both are also?"

Phuwin: "Yup. Come on, we'll go together."

Fourth: (relieved) "Sure. Thanks."

The three of them walked off together, chatting lightly. From across the courtyard, Gemini stood with his arms crossed, his eyes cold and calculating.

Gemini (in his head): "Enjoy today, new boy... because from tomorrow, you'll know what hell really feels like."

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