closer | sung hanbin

01

The low hum of his gaming rig filled the room as Sung Hanbin adjusted his headset. His screen lit up with the familiar layout of Valorant, and the chat on his Twitch stream was already buzzing with excitement.

"Yo, ready for another round?" Hanbin asked, his voice carrying a calm confidence.

"Of course, let's win this one, Hanbin hyung!" Gyuvin's voice crackled through the headset, full of energy as usual.

Taerae chuckled, his deep voice adding, "Just make sure you cover me this time. I swear, last match—"

"Don't worry," Hanbin smirked, glancing at the chat. Jiwoong chimed in, adding his usual competitive edge, "We've got this. Yujin, make sure to back me up mid."

"Got it!" Yujin's youthful excitement mirrored Gyuvin's, always eager to prove himself despite being the youngest in the group.

The match started, and Hanbin's concentration intensified, his reflexes sharp as he guided his team through the round. His stream chat flooded with messages of support, laughing at his commentary and admiring the smooth teamwork between his friends.

After a particularly intense win, Hanbin leaned back in his chair, letting out a satisfied sigh. "Alright, that was clean. Good game, guys. I'll wrap it up for tonight."

"Don't forget to edit that clutch moment for your highlights!" Taerae reminded him with a laugh as they all said their goodbyes and signed off for the night.

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Across the city, in a pristine studio lit by soft white lights, Park Yuna stood in front of the camera. She was holding a sleek black designer bag, her vibrant personality lighting up the set as she filmed her segment for Vogue Korea's "What's in My Bag" feature.

"So, this is my favorite lip balm," Yuna grinned, pulling out a chic product. "I carry it everywhere. Trust me, you need this on days when you're constantly on the go."

The crew behind the cameras smiled, impressed by her natural ease in front of the lens. Yuna was a pro at this—effortlessly charismatic, perfectly in sync with the influencer world. She shared tidbits about her daily life, balancing her studies, shoots, and social media presence. Every word was calculated, yet came off as completely genuine, her extroverted charm making the audience feel like they were her best friends.

Once the shoot wrapped, Yuna stretched, feeling the tension leave her shoulders. She loved her job, but it was tiring to maintain that level of energy for hours on end. Still, she wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Later that day, Yuna met up with her friends Dohee, Yurim, and Somin after their university classes. The group was lively as always, joking about their professors and making plans for the weekend.

"Ugh, I can't believe Professor Kim gave us so much work again," Yurim groaned, biting into a sandwich as they sat on the campus lawn.

"He's the worst, seriously," Dohee agreed, shaking her head.

Somin leaned back, looking at Yuna. "You looked amazing in that shoot today. Can't wait to see the final cut."

"Thanks," Yuna grinned. "It was fun, but I'm starving. Let's hit the convenience store before we head home."

The four girls made their way to the nearby convenience store, where they grabbed ramen, snacks, and drinks. The small tables outside the store were a perfect spot to wind down, and soon they were slurping noodles and chatting about their day.

"Yuna, you should totally vlog this," Dohee teased, watching as Yuna made her ramen.

Yuna laughed. "Maybe next time. Gotta keep some things off-camera, you know?"

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Back at his desk, Hanbin sat hunched over his laptop, editing clips from his earlier Valorant session. His focus was intense as he spliced footage together, syncing the best plays to music, trimming awkward moments, and adding commentary overlays for his YouTube shorts.

The bright screen illuminated his face in the darkened room. Despite his calm exterior, he was meticulous with his work. Everything had to be perfect. He knew the importance of growing his channel, and with his recent breakup, his mind found comfort in being productive, immersed in his online world.

Still, something was nagging him. His edits felt a bit stale, and he knew he needed a fresh perspective.

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Just as Hanbin was packing up his laptop and preparing to grab a quick snack, he noticed someone familiar approaching him. Park Yuna. He hadn't spoken to her much in high school, but they'd gone to the same one. Now, they were at the same university.

Yuna, ever the extrovert, recognized him immediately and didn't hesitate. "Hey, you're Sung Hanbin, right?" she asked, a friendly smile lighting up her face as she came closer.

Hanbin looked up, slightly surprised but quick to nod. "Yeah, that's me. You're Park Yuna?"

"That's me!" Yuna's laugh was infectious. "Crazy that we went to the same high school and barely spoke, huh? Mind if I sit?"

"Go ahead," Hanbin replied, moving his things to make space.

Yuna settled in, and they chatted casually for a bit. She asked how he'd been and how streaming was going. Hanbin appreciated her natural ease, which helped him feel comfortable despite his usual quiet demeanor.

"Actually," Hanbin began, rubbing the back of his neck, "I was working on some video edits for my YouTube channel, but I feel like they're missing something. You're pretty big on social media, right? Do you have any tips on how I could make them better?"

Yuna's eyes lit up, intrigued by the question. "Sure, let me see."

Hanbin pulled up a short clip he was working on, handing her his phone. Yuna watched for a moment, her keen influencer instincts kicking in.

"You're good at keeping it concise, which is great for engagement," she said thoughtfully, "but you could make it more dynamic. Try adding text overlays to highlight key moments. And don't be afraid to include a little humor. People love when creators show their personality. Oh, and music! A catchy beat can do wonders for keeping viewers hooked."

Hanbin listened intently, nodding as she pointed out the areas he could improve. "That makes sense. I hadn't thought of adding humor like that."

Yuna grinned, handing the phone back. "Trust me, I've been doing this for a while. It's all about finding your unique style. You've got the skills, now just add a little extra flair."

For the first time in a while, Hanbin felt genuinely excited about his content again. "Thanks, Yuna. I really appreciate it."

"No problem! Maybe I'll feature your channel in my next vlog," she teased, her playful energy infectious.

Hanbin smiled, the weight of his breakup and recent stress easing, if only for a moment. Maybe this meeting wasn't just a coincidence after all.

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short first chapter , just to see how did they meet~ other chapters will be much longer i promise!