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Episode 1: the whispers of the heart

Episode 1: the whispers of the heart
Duration  : 30 minutes
First-person POV (Mina)

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        Scene 1: Morning Encounter
~(Mina is walking to school, headphones in, humming along to her favorite song. The sun is shining brightly, but Mina’s mind is elsewhere, thinking about her upcoming exams and the school festival.)~

    Mina (thinking):
~"Another typical day. School, stress, and the occasional run-in with Jae. I’ve known him since forever."~

~(Mina arrives at the school gate, where Jae is leaning casually against a wall. He spots her and waves with a big grin.)~

    Jae (teasingly):
~“Hey, slowpoke! Daydreaming again? Or did you trip over your shoelaces?”~

    Mina (laughing):
~“Why do you always assume I’m clumsy? I just like to take my time!”~

    Jae (grinning):
~“Yeah, sure. Let’s just hope you don’t take your time with that chemistry exam next week. I’m already preparing my speech for your funeral.”~

~(Mina playfully nudges him as they walk through the school entrance together. They’ve done this routine a hundred times, but today, something feels slightly off. Mina can’t shake the feeling that Jae’s teasing isn’t just about friendship anymore.)~

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        Scene 2: The New Student
~(Later in the morning, Mina sits in class, talking with jae. The teacher enters, followed by a tall boy with dark hair and a stoic expression. Mina recognizes him — Hyun, the new transfer student who joined last week.)~

     Teacher:
~“Class, as you all know, we have a new student. Hyun, please introduce yourself.”~

     Hyun (quietly):
~“Hello. I’m Hyun. Nice to meet you.”~

~(The class murmurs, interested in the quiet, mysterious boy. Hyun walks to his seat at the back of the room, catching Mina’s eye for a brief moment. It’s subtle, but she feels a spark, like a jolt of electricity.)~

     Mina (thinking):
~"Why does he always look so serious? It’s like he’s carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders."~

~(Jae leans over from his seat beside her, whispering in her ear.)~

      Jae (sarcastically):
~“Ice prince alert. Bet he doesn’t even know how to smile.”~

     Mina (whispering back):
~“Shh! He’s just shy. Give him a break.”~

~(But as Hyun takes his seat, Mina finds herself glancing back at him, curious. There’s something about him that draws her in, even though she tries to brush it off.)~

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        Scene 3: Lunch Tension
~(At lunch, Mina sits with Jae and their friends in the bustling cafeteria. Jae is in his element, cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. Mina can’t help but smile, but her mind is elsewhere. She keeps glancing across the room, where Hyun sits alone, quietly eating his lunch.)~

     Jae (noticing):
~“You’ve been looking at him a lot lately. What’s the deal?”~

     Mina (startled):
~“What? No, I haven’t! I’m just... wondering why he always sits alone.”~

     Jae (raising an eyebrow):
~“Sure. Just wondering. Maybe you should go ask him.”~

~(Mina blushes, caught off guard by Jae’s sudden teasing.)~

     Mina:
~“Stop it. He’s new here, and I feel bad. That’s all.”~

     Jae (grinning):
~“Uh-huh. Whatever you say.”~

~(Despite her denial, Mina can’t help but feel drawn to Hyun’s quiet presence. She watches as he gets up and walks out of the cafeteria, leaving her with a strange sense of longing.)~

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        Scene 4: An Unexpected Conversation 
~(After school, Mina heads to the library to study. She’s focused on her books when she hears footsteps approaching. It’s Hyun. He sits at a nearby table, flipping through his notes. The library is nearly empty, and Mina feels the air grow thick with tension.)~

~(After a few moments, Hyun glances up and catches Mina looking at him. She quickly looks away, embarrassed.)~

     Hyun (calmly):
~“You’re Mina, right?”~

     Mina (surprised):
~“Uh... yeah. How did you know?”~

     Hyun:
~“I’ve heard your name around. You seem... well-liked.”~

     Mina (nervous):
~“I guess so. But... you always sit alone. Why don’t you hang out with anyone?”~

~(Hyun hesitates, his eyes softening for a moment before he speaks.)~

     Hyun (quietly):
~“Sometimes, it’s easier to be alone.”~

     Mina (thinking):
~"Why does he look so sad?"~

     Mina (softly):
~“Well, if you ever want company... you can sit with us.”~

~(Hyun doesn’t respond right away, but Mina sees a flicker of something in his eyes — gratitude, perhaps.)~

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         Scene 5: An Unexpected Invitation
~(The next day, Mina is walking to her locker when Jae rushes up to her, excitement in his eyes.)~

     Jae (excitedly):
~“Hey! Did you hear? There’s gonna be a talent show at the school festival! We should totally do something together!”~

     Mina (laughing): 
~“I can’t sing or dance, you know that!”~

    Jae (grinning):
~“Who said anything about singing? We could do... I don’t know, a comedy skit or something. Come on, it’ll be fun!”~

~(Mina is about to respond when she notices Hyun standing a few lockers away, looking at the talent show flyer. She hesitates, her mind torn between Jae’s enthusiasm and the quiet mystery of Hyun.)~

    Mina (thinking): 
~"Why do I keep thinking about him? It’s like I can’t stop myself."~

   Mina (out loud):
~“Yeah, maybe... I’ll think about it.”~

~(Jae notices her distracted look and frowns.)~

    Jae (seriously): 
~“You’ve been acting weird lately. Everything okay?”~

    Mina (forcing a smile):
~“Yeah, of course! Just... a lot on my mind.”'

~(Jae doesn’t push it, but Mina can feel the growing tension. She’s caught between her long-standing friendship with Jae and her new, unexplained feelings toward Hyun.)~

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         Scene 6: The Storm Inside
~(Later that evening, Mina lies in bed, staring at the ceiling, her pq replays her conversations with Jae and Hyun in her mind, feeling confused and guilty.)~

     Mina (thinking):
~"What am I doing? Jae’s always been there for me... but Hyun... there’s something about him I can’t ignore. Why does everything feel so complicated now?"~

~(As the episode ends, the camera zooms out from Mina’s room, showing her lying in bed, torn between the two boys. Outside, dark clouds gather, hinting at the emotional storm that’s about to hit.)~

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                       End of Episode 1

~{This episode gives more time to develop Mina's interactions with both Jae and Hyun, building the tension and confusion she's feeling. The growing rivalry and the emotional complexity of the love triangle are introduced slowly, setting the stage for the future drama.}~