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The alarm clock buzzed insistently on the nightstand, waking you up from your slumber. You reached out to silence it, yawning as you stretched her arms forgetting about what happened last night. Slowly, you sat up, rubbing the sleep from your eyes, glancing at the clock. With a resigned sigh, you swung your legs over the side of the bed and stood up, ready to start your day and head off to school and to complete your mission on returning home.

You walk to the bathroom, still shaking off the remnants of sleep. Flipping on the light, you blink a few times to adjust to the brightness. You brush your teeth, the minty freshness helping to wake you up a bit more. After splashing some cold water on your face, you feel more alert. You then brush your hair, taming any unruly strands. With a final glance in the mirror, you feel ready to tackle the day ahead.

You head over to your wardrobe, opening it to reveal your neatly hung school uniform. You pull out the crisp shirt and skirt, quickly changing into them. After fastening the last button, you grab your school bag from the corner, ensuring all your books and supplies are inside. Ready to go, you sling the bag over your shoulder and head out the door.

As you walk to school, you start to notice an uneasy feeling creeping over you. Glancing over your shoulder, you see someone a short distance behind, matching your pace. Your heart begins to race as you quicken your steps, hoping to lose them. With every turn, the follower remains in sight, heightening your sense of alarm.

You spin around, ready to kick your pursuer, but he grabs your leg before you can land the blow. Startled, you look up and recognize the face before you—it's Vasco, your crush. Your heart skips a beat as you process the unexpected encounter.

He quickly releases your leg, his eyes wide with concern. "I never meant to make you uncomfortable," he says, his voice earnest. "I just wanted to walk to school with you." You feel your tension start to fade as you realize his intentions were harmless.

The walk to school continues in silence, each step feeling heavier than the last. As you reach the school gate, Vasco spots his friend Jace and quickly heads over to him, leaving you behind without a word of goodbye. A pang of disappointment hits you, making you feel a little upset as you watch him walk away.

You spot your friend Mira nearby and decide to catch up to her. As you reach her side, she greets you with a warm smile. Together, you walk to the fashion department, chatting and easing the disappointment from moments ago.

As you walk together, you notice Mira bobbing her head to a tune through her earbuds. Out of curiosity, you ask her, "Hey, who are you listening to?" She pauses the music and smiles, "Its DG! The finest idol there is" she yells excitedly

She eagerly shows you a picture of him on her phone. Your eyes are immediately drawn to his striking pink hair, which stands out boldly against his stylish outfit.

"It must be him," you think to yourself, the realization dawning on you. Without realizing it, you quickly blurt out, "Which entertainment company does he work at?" Mira raises an eyebrow, surprised by your sudden interest, but answers, "He works at Dream Entertainment. Why do you ask?"

You quickly reassure Mira, saying, "Oh, I just think he's cute, that's all." She chuckles and continues, "Actually, he works at PTJ Entertainment." Thanking her, you hastily dart out of the school gates, eager to learn more about DG and if he is the guy that brought me here.

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