Scene 1: Morning Energy
The sun rose over Haneul High School again, and students were buzzing—not just about the new transfer student, but about the upcoming school festival sports competition. Every class was picking representatives for various events.
Whispers immediately turned to the new student:
"Do you think he'll join a sports team?"
"If he does… he'll probably crush everyone."
"Ugh… why is he so perfect?"
Scene 2: Announcement in Class
During morning homeroom, Ms. Han announced, "The annual school sports competition is coming up. Each class must choose their best participants for events like sprint, relay, and volleyball."
Jihoon, already competitive, immediately glanced at the protagonist and muttered, "Looks like we're going to compete head-to-head."
The protagonist tilted his head, smiling faintly, "I wouldn't want to disappoint my class."
Scene 3: First Sports Challenge
During gym class, the protagonist casually joined the volleyball team practice. With precise movements, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking, he outperformed everyone—including Jihoon, who was known as the class sports ace.
Other students gasped and whispered:
"Wow… he's athletic too?"
"He's unbeatable in everything…"
"Is there anything he can't do?"
Jihoon clenched his fists, trying to hide his irritation. "This isn't over," he thought.
Scene 4: Lunchtime Schemes
At lunch, Jihoon gathered a few friends in the corner, plotting ways to compete with the protagonist.
"We need to find his weak spot… everyone has one," Jihoon said, determination burning in his eyes.
Meanwhile, the protagonist sat quietly at his table with classmates who had befriended him. He smiled gently as they nervously asked questions about him.
"Do you always do everything perfectly?" one student asked.
He chuckled softly, "I just try my best. That's all."
Scene 5: Subtle Romance Development
During a short break, Soojin approached the protagonist again, holding her gym bag.
"Um… thanks for helping me yesterday," she said, cheeks slightly red.
The protagonist smiled politely, "Anytime. You're always welcome to ask for help."
The small interaction didn't go unnoticed. Other students watched, some giggling, some envious. A subtle tension of admiration and budding romance began to develop.
Scene 6: Evening Reflection
After school, the protagonist leaned against the railing of the school rooftop, watching the sunset. He thought quietly about the upcoming sports competition, the budding friendships, and the rivalries forming around him.
Meanwhile, Jihoon's eyes followed him from the distance, clenched fists and a determined glare signaling that the transfer student's life at Haneul High was about to become even more interesting—and challenging.
Scene 7: Closing Scene
The chapter ends with a wide shot: the protagonist alone on the rooftop, bathed in the golden light of sunset, a calm smirk on his face. Below, students whisper and point, gossiping about the day's events, jealousy and admiration mixing in equal measure.
End of Chapter 3