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Side Character's guide to love

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Hyunwoo has always been the side character—the observer, the helper, the friend who watches love bloom around him while avoiding any drama of his own. But when he starts taking notes on how his classmates navigate crushes, confessions, and school festivals, he discovers that love isn’t as simple as it looks… and neither is his own heart. From comic misunderstandings to chaotic confessions, Hyunwoo’s journey is full of laughter, awkward moments, and accidental heroics. Can he finally turn the lessons he’s learned into his own love story—or will he remain forever the side character in everyone else’s romance?
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Chapter 1 - Specializing in Realism

Hyunwoo sits by the window. This is not symbolic. He just likes natural lighting.

Hyunwoo (thinking): If I ever die, I hope it's near a window. Or during lunch. Preferably both.

Minjae is already talking.

Minjae: "I'm telling you, she smiled at me differently today."

Hyunwoo doesn't look up.

Hyunwoo: "She smiled because you spilled milk."

Minjae: "Exactly. Compassion."

Hyunwoo: "That's not love. That's customer service behavior."

Jisoo laughs.

Minjae: "See? Even he agrees."

Jisoo: "I laughed because he's right."

Hyunwoo bows slightly.

Hyunwoo: "I specialize in realism."

He looks around. Taemin stretches like he's in a sports magazine. Sora pretends not to stare at someone across the room. Jisoo checks his phone, then the door, then his phone again.

Hyunwoo (thinking): Ah. Crush season.It's early this year. Heh… I guess it's time to crash some dates already.

Minjae leans over.

Minjae: "What are you writing?"

Hyunwoo: "Your downfall."

Minjae: "…Rude."

Hyunwoo: "Be grateful I am writing about you at all."

The bell rings. Teacher enters.

Teacher: "Good morning—"

Hyunwoo (thinking): Liar. It's a normal morning at best.