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"We actually did it, guys! We finally made it" Sungho exclaimed, beaming with pride.

"I know, right? It feels surreal," Riwoo replied, adjusting his cap.

"I'm going to miss this place," Jaehyun said, a hint of nostalgia in his voice.

"Me too," Matthew agreed. "But we have our whole lives ahead of us now. Who knows what amazing things we'll achieve?"

Taerae grinned mischievously. "I'm sure we'll make our mark on the world."

Taesan chuckled. "With our combined talents, we can conquer anything,i guess."

Woonhak smiled, his eyes shining with happiness. "We've come a long way, guys. And we did it together."

Leehan nodded enthusiastically. "Now, let's get this ceremony started! I'm ready to receive my diploma!"

Just as they were about to settle in for the graduation ceremony, the principal took the stage to begin presenting the diplomas.

As the principal began to announce the students' names, the hall filled with applause and cheers. Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Matthew, Taerae, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak each walked up to the stage, beaming with pride, to receive their diplomas.

Their parents, seated in the front row, couldn't contain their joy. Tears of happiness streamed down their faces as they snapped photos and cheered for their children.

Sungho's mom held up a sign that read " Congratulations, Sungho!" while Riwoo's dad whistled loudly. Jaehyun's parents exchanged a proud glance, and Matthew's family cheered in unison.

Taerae's mom wiped away tears, and Taesan's dad gave him a thumbs-up. Leehan's parents hugged each other, grinning from ear to ear, and Woonhak's family chanted his name.

As the friends accepted their diplomas, they shared a moment of triumph, knowing they'd worked hard to reach this milestone. They exchanged warm smiles, and their eyes shone with excitement for the future.

After the ceremony, the group gathered outside, surrounded by their proud families, and took a few group selfies together using their phones, diplomas in hand, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

As the principal declared the class of this year officially graduated, the hall erupted into cheers and applause. The students, overcome with excitement and relief, stood up, their faces beaming with joy.

In unison, they tossed their caps into the air, creating a sea of fluttering mortarboards. The crowd gasped in delight as the caps soared, spinning and twirling, before gently floating back down to earth.

It looked beautiful.

But we ain't for that sappy stuff.

Sungho's cap landed on Riwoo's head, prompting a burst of laughter from him as he playfully threw it back at Sungho. Jaehyun's cap flew highest, getting stuck in a ceiling fan for a moment before being rescued. Matthew's cap landed on the principal's seat, earning a chuckle from the dignified educator.

Taerae's cap spun around in circles, as if performing a little dance, while Taesan's landed softly on Leehan's shoulder. Woonhak's cap flew out of the hall, into the hallway, and was chased after by his laughing friends.

As the caps continued to flutter down, the graduates hugged each other, tears of happiness streaming down their faces. They had done it.

They had graduated.

In this moment, time stood still. The world seemed to pause, and all that mattered was the joy, the pride, and the sense of accomplishment that filled the air.

As they finished taking photos with their beaming parents, the friends gathered around Taesan's camera, set up on a tripod. "Okay, guys! Let's do this!" Taesan exclaimed, adjusting the settings.

"3, 2, 1!" Woonhak shouted, and the group smiled in unison.

Woonhak and Jaehyun grinned widely, their eyes sparkling with joy. Taesan's smile was smaller, but his eyes shone with happiness. Leehan's smile was his usual warm and gentle one. Matthew and Taerae stood together, holding hands and smiling at the camera, their faces radiant with joy.

Sungho held his cap, which was threatening to fall, and smiled triumphantly. And Riwoo, standing in the center, smiled the widest he ever had, his eyes shining with tears.

As the camera clicked, capturing the moment forever, the friends cheered and hugged each other.

"This is it, guys! We did it" Riwoo exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion.

"We sure did," Taesan replied, his voice filled with pride.

"I'm going to miss you all so much. Even your stupidity," Leehan said, his eyes welling up with tears.

"We'll always be friends, no matter where life takes us," Matthew said, squeezing Taerae's hand.

As they hugged each other tightly, the tears began to flow. They had shared so much, laughed together, supported each other through thick and thin, and now they were embarking on new journeys.

"We made it through high school together," Woonhak said, his voice choked with emotion.

"And noa we'll make it through life together, guys," Jaehyun added, smiling through tears.

As they pulled back, smiling at each other, the friends knew that this moment, this photo, would be etched in their hearts forever.

A/n: word count: 822 kinda short
But like yeah
GRADUATION CHAPTER MEANS THIS BOOK IS ENDING REALLY SOON😭😭

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