Act Like You Love Me Hong Eunchae has always lived in the spotlight of perfection-straight A's, flawless conduct, and a reputation as the ultimate model student. But beneath the polished image lies a secret obsession: beating the one person who's always stayed one step ahead of her. A faceless rival who haunted every report card of middle school. She was always second. Always behind. Now, in high school, she's more determined than ever to come out on top. But just when she thinks her path to the top is finally clear, he appears. Her anonymous academic rival has a name and a face. And he's nothing like she expected. Nishimura Riki, with a smirk that spells trouble, a reputation for breaking rules, and a mind as sharp as hers-he's the last person she wanted to see. Or feel drawn to. Their rivalry quickly reignites, sparking fiery clashes, petty sabotage, sarcastic banter, and moments so charged they blur the line between hate and something far more dangerous. Every test score feels like war, every hallway interaction, a battlefield. But the more they push each other, the more Eunchae begins to wonder if there's something deeper beneath their endless competition-something thrilling, terrifying, and impossible to ignore. Act Like You Love Me is a sharp, addictive romance filled with tension, rivalry, and the slow burn of enemies who might just be fated for more. After all, there's a fine line between wanting to win... and wanting them.