A Rival's Rhythm || ppotoz

At Hwayang High, Yoon Seoyeon is known for her warmth, kindness, and steady presence - the kind of student teachers adore and classmates gravitate toward. Life flows smoothly for her, surrounded by friends, grades, and a predictable routine.

Until she arrives.

Kim Yooyeon. Cold, sharp-tongued, and always watching - especially her. Whether it's teasing comments, stolen glances, or unexplained tension in the air, Yooyeon seems determined to throw Seoyeon off balance. No one knows why. Least of all Seoyeon, who insists Yooyeon's games mean nothing.

But as every encounter adds a new beat to the rhythm of their rivalry, Seoyeon finds herself questioning everything. Is it hatred? Jealousy? Or something more dangerous - something closer to a connection neither of them is ready to face?

Enemies. Opposites. Unspoken.

In a world of hallway standoffs and after-school stares, two hearts begin to beat to a rhythm only they can hear.