Secrets Unfold, 트레저 (Treasure)

Blueprints of a Break-In

*Later that day*

"Are you absolutely sure this is his number?" Yoshi asked, peering at his laptop like it was the Holy Grail.

"101% positive," Yongseo declared with a dramatic flair. "That number always made me angry. Its pattern was so weird it haunted my dreams. I remember it if I get incoming calls from him in my other agent sims."

Jaehyuk gave a nod of approval. "Fair enough."

"He's currently at YLA headquarters," Yoshi reported as if unveiling a top-secret dossier.

"I have a question," Junghwan interjected, "when are we kicking off this plan?"

"Probably within this month," Hyunsuk said, checking his imaginary calendar. "We need to whip the agents into shape and get our timing down."

Jihoon added, "We should be able to sort this out within two weeks. I'm marking my calendar now."

Jaehyuk turned to Yoshi, "How long until you can hack into YLA's systems?"

"Probably two weeks or more," Yoshi replied, his fingers already twitching over the keyboard. "It's a digital labyrinth."

"And Hyunsuk is right," Doyoung said, "We can do this within the month. To make proper weapons and equipment, I need at least two weeks."

"I can help with that," Yongseo volunteered. "I'm more of a chemical composition nerd."

Doyoung looked pleased. "Awesome. I could use someone who understands more than just how to mix paint colors."

Yongseo said, "I suggest initiating it after a week or two. You know, my girls' problem will be arriving with a blast within this week."

Asahi nodded, "Do tell us if you need anything, heating pads, chocolates, ice cream, and emotional support."

"Thanks, but I would love to lie on my bed and complain about my life during those days. Plus there are a ton of snacks in the pantry of my 'temporary prison'," confessed Yongseo.

"You call that prison? I am jealous," Junghwan said as he glared at Yongseo with envy.

Yongseo threw her hands in the air, "You are welcome anytime you wanna have something. Well except when I am sleeping 'cause you know it's creepy."

"Have you finished that Organic Chemistry assignment yet?" Hyunsuk asked, peeking over Yongseo's shoulder like a worried tutor.

"Um," Yongseo replied, her face turning into a full-on pout, "Not yet."

Hyunsuk sighed dramatically. "It's due tomorrow for 20 marks! If you don't start now, your future self will be plotting revenge."

Yongseo groaned, "But I wanted to join you guys!"

"Focus first," Hyunsuk said, giving her a mock-serious look. "Your studies are like the main dish at a fancy dinner. Everything else is just dessert—delicious but secondary. Finish the main course, and then you can have your cake and eat it too."

Yongseo rolled her eyes but nodded. "Okay, okay. I'll tackle this chemistry beast. Just promise me there'll be a dessert waiting."

"Definitely," Hyunsuk said with a grin, "And remember, academic priorities first. The rest can chill like leftovers."

"Alright," Hyunsuk said with a grin, "Let's get this show on the road. We've got agents to train, systems to hack, and probably a few pizza parties to plan. After all, even the best-laid plans need some delicious distractions."

Everyone nodded, ready to turn their chaotic scheme into a well-oiled machine—or at least a hilariously entertaining one.

*Later in the following night*

Feeling motivated by Hyunsuk's pep talk, Yongseo dove into her assignment like it was a treasure hunt. She cranked out the work with the speed of a caffeinated squirrel and finally hit the pillow. Tomorrow was the weekend, after all, and she'd need all her energy to keep up with Treasure and their shenanigans. If she could handle chemistry equations, she could definitely handle whatever chaotic fun they threw her way!

*The next day*

Yongseo strolled into the lab, where Doyoung was deep in concentration, surrounded by a maze of beakers and bubbling concoctions. "Sup, Yongseo!" Doyoung called out, not even looking up. "Hey, what's cooking?" Yongseo asked, plopping down beside him.

Doyoung, decked out in his lab coat, gloves, and safety goggles, looked like a chemistry superhero. "Just brewing some chemicals for a little DIY bomb action," he said casually. "Sounds intense," Yongseo replied. "Need a hand?"

"Grab a coat, gloves, and goggles from the locker, and then add three to five drops of hydrochloric acid to this," Doyoung instructed, pointing at a beaker.

"Got it," Yongseo said, heading to the locker. "I thought Yoshi would be here too," she asked while suiting up.

"He was, but Hyunsuk Hyung pulled him away to sort out some CCTV bugs," Doyoung explained. "You know, the usual tech trouble."

Yongseo carefully dripped hydrochloric acid into the beaker, watching the solution hissed and steamed. "By the way, how's Hyunsuk hyung as a teacher?" Doyoung asked, peering over.

"Huh?" Yongseo replied, a bit distracted by the bubbling solution. "Oh, he's a great teacher, really strict though. He wouldn't let me skip class or even mark me present when I was absent," she said with a wry smile.

"Sounds like classic Hyunsuk," Doyoung chuckled. "I bet he'd try to teach a rock how to study if he could."

"Yep," Yongseo agreed, "and that rock would probably still get an A for perfect attendance!"

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Author's Note (and a little story time):

So, confession time! 😂 I'll be honest: writing these chaotic, caffeine-fueled, heist-planning characters is both the most fun and the biggest headache of my life. I swear, these guys could turn a simple grocery run into a full-blown Mission: Impossible scene. One time, I actually found myself making notes on how to break into a fictional chemical lab at 3 a.m. My brain was like, "Yeah, so if you add a pizza party as a distraction, you can probably hack the system!" Honestly, if my laptop ever gets hacked, the thief is going to be very confused by my search history. ("How to disable CCTV cameras... with pizza?") 🍕

Ah, being the responsible one in the family is a blessing... and a curse. Let me tell you a little story. Picture this: my twin sister, the ultimate queen of procrastination, is chilling while we're grabbing the laundry. She casually mentions she is going to complete her assignments today and I reminded her about tomorrow's statistics exam, and she just freezes—mid-laundry fold. Turns out, she forgot about the exam entirely. I mean, how do you forget an exam? We had a solid five minutes of panic followed by an all-night cramming session, fueled by coffee and a lot of regrets on her part.

So yeah, I guess I'm the Hyunsuk in real life, reminding her to focus while she's off doing who knows what. But, hey, at least she passed, right? And that's why whenever you see me in a story, being the responsible one, it's because I've lived it. My twin? Well, let's just say she's the character who's always "saving the day... tomorrow."

Shoutout to all the Hyunsuks out there keeping things together! If you've ever been the one pulling others out of the pit of procrastination, you know the struggle (and the sweet, sweet victory) of making sure things don't fall apart. If not, maybe you're the one on the other side of the laundry basket—just don't forget your next exam!

Enjoy the chaos of the story, and if it reminds you to check your to-do list... you're welcome. 😏

-Cloud 11/10