In the 9th-grade classroom of Kangmin High School, the morning began with the usual routine of greetings and roll calls. As the teacher moved into the third chapter of the math lesson, Wei and his friends whispered about a classmate who was perpetually late. True to form, Zhou stumbled into class mid-lecture, earning a sharp scolding from the teacher.
The arrival triggered a wave of teasing from Jing and Mei, who nudged Su-zai about her "lover boy" neighbor. Su-zai, visibly annoyed, insisted she wasn't interested and that her "type" was entirely different, only for the group to be silenced by the teacher for gossiping.
Once the teacher departed, the tension shifted into playful bickering. Su-zai teased Mei about her unrequited love for Wei—who was busy posting sad stories on WeChat—while Jing defended his "BFF" status.
Despite the teasing, the girls shared a moment of genuine empathy, wishing that Wei would eventually notice Mei's feelings and that things would work out for them all.
The atmosphere turned electric when the Class President announced an upcoming school drama. Su-zai was appointed as the scriptwriter, tasked with crafting a story centered on the theme of "love." While the class buzzed with excitement over the upcoming actor vote, Su-zai remained skeptical. Later at lunch, as Su-zai tried to enjoy her meal, she found herself frustrated again; while she and Jing bickered, Mei remained completely distracted, her eyes fixed on Wei from across the cafeteria.