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00:00A girl walked into school wearing a full outfit of designer brands,
00:04immediately drawing the attention of many classmates.
00:07It turns out she comes from a wealthy family and receives a daily allowance of $300,000.
00:13On social media, she has millions of followers.
00:16Her daily outfits are often copied by other students.
00:19The main character, Ho Rang, entered the classroom and was warmly greeted by her classmates.
00:25However, she responded with a cold and aloof attitude.
00:28She noticed a girl sitting at her desk.
00:31The girl immediately realized her mistake and quickly stood up to leave, but Ho Rang stopped her.
00:36Reluctantly, the girl wiped down the desk before leaving.
00:40Behind the scenes, this girl had been secretly jealous of Ho Rang.
00:44Out of envy, she spread false rumors about her.
00:48Although Ho Rang had heard many of these stories, she chose to ignore them.
00:52Then, through a fan's private message,
00:54Ho Rang discovered that someone was using her photos to run a fake account on a social media platform.
01:00An account that had already gained a significant following.
01:04Coincidentally, the same girl was just then bragging to her classmates that she had used Ho Rang's photos to get
01:10herself a handsome boyfriend.
01:12But moments later, she began receiving countless messages from netizens criticizing her.
01:17It turned out Ho Rang had just publicly clarified that the account was fake and not hers.
01:22At that moment, Ho Rang happened to walk by.
01:25The jealous girl, now furious, stopped her and angrily asked why she would expose her like that.
01:31Ho Rang responded with a few words on behalf of her fans and turned to leave.
01:35But the girl, unwilling to let it go, grabbed Ho Rang's hand in a fit of rage, accidentally causing Ho
01:41Rang's phone to fall and smash on the ground.
01:44This time, Ho Rang was truly angered.
01:47She grabbed the other girl's phone and, without hesitation, smashed it on the ground.
01:52Then she calmly picked up her own phone and walked away without looking back.
01:55Meanwhile, on the other side of campus, we meet the male lead, Unteik.
02:01He is also extremely popular and serves as the head of the school's broadcasting club.
02:06Unteik is a perfectionist.
02:08He insists on doing everything flawlessly and to the highest standard.
02:12With his handsome looks and serious demeanor, he has attracted the attention of many girls.
02:18Several have even tried to join the broadcasting club just to get closer to him.
02:22Not long ago, one of the female anchors in the club, So Hyun, confessed her feelings to Unteik.
02:28But Unteik coldly rejected her and promptly kicked her out of the club.
02:32Now that So Hyun had been removed, the club was in urgent need of a replacement.
02:37At that moment, a student suggested Ho Rang for the role, mainly because of her massive online following and strong
02:44presence, which made her a perfect fit.
02:46So, Unteik decided to approach Ho Rang personally and invited her to join the broadcasting team.
02:52A girl had fallen asleep on the bus when a boy quietly came over to close the window.
02:57Just then, she suddenly woke up and was startled, leaning back in fear.
03:02Their eyes met for a brief moment.
03:04It turned out the boy, Unteik, had called out to her several times but got no response, so he had
03:09no choice but to close the window himself.
03:11Not long after, Ho Rang reopened the window, making it obvious that there was some tension between them.
03:18As it turns out, the day before, Unteik had approached Ho Rang to invite her to join the school's broadcasting
03:24club, but she firmly turned him down.
03:26Unteik, feeling slighted by her attitude, sarcastically mocked her.
03:31Ho Rang, not one to back down, fired back with some sharp words of her own.
03:36Their encounter ended on a sour note.
03:39The next day, Ho Rang was resting under a tree, listening to the school broadcast.
03:44Suddenly, she heard a story that seemed to mirror her own past experiences.
03:48When she arrived for the interview, Unteik remembered her rejecting his invitation and curtly told her that the interviews were
03:55already over.
03:56But another club member quickly corrected him, saying there was still time left.
04:01Reluctantly, Unteik began the interview, and thanks to Ho Rang's impressive skills, she passed with ease.
04:08Afterward, Ho Rang asked who had submitted the story she'd heard.
04:12Unteik replied that the submission was anonymous and had to remain confidential.
04:17On her first official day at the club, Ho Rang arrived late.
04:20For Unteik, who is strict and punctual, this was unacceptable.
04:24He told her to leave the club immediately.
04:27But Ho Rang, determined to uncover the identity of the person behind the broadcast story, swallowed her pride and sincerely
04:34apologized, promising never to be late again.
04:38Unteik agreed to let her stay but punished her by assigning her cleaning duties.
04:42A nearby classmate was puzzled, wondering why Ho Rang would choose the broadcasting club, where she had to do chores,
04:49when she could have easily joined another club where she wouldn't have to lift a finger.
04:53Ho Rang, who had never cleaned before in her life, played music and absentmindedly drew circles on the floor while
05:00mopping.
05:01Just then, Unteik walked in, and Ho Rang accidentally spilled water on his shoes.
05:06He sighed in resignation.
05:08That evening, on her way home, Ho Rang ran into her former best friend, So Hyun.
05:13So Hyun called out to her and said she could tell her who had submitted the story to the broadcast.
05:18But Ho Rang coldly told her to mind her own business and act like they didn't know each other the
05:24next time they met.
05:25Once the closest of friends, now forced to pretend they're strangers.
05:29What had happened between them?
05:30Ho Rang was determined to uncover the truth behind the story that had aired on the school broadcast.
05:36So, she approached Unteik, claiming she wanted to study how the club operated, and asked for the login credentials.
05:43Unteik told her he'd consider it, depending on how she performed.
05:47In order to gain his trust, Ho Rang began showing up early every day to clean the broadcasting room.
05:53Seeing her consistent effort, Unteik started to develop a soft spot for her.
05:58They even spent time together taking photos with his camera.
06:02But the good vibe didn't last long.
06:04One day, Unteik discovered that Ho Rang hadn't been doing the cleaning herself.
06:09She had been secretly paying classmates to do it for her.
06:12Meanwhile, the girl who had previously stolen Ho Rang's photos and was exposed by her in front of everyone had
06:18stopped coming to school, too ashamed to face others.
06:22Not long after, Ho Rang received a message from a stranger online.
06:26Someone had shared sensitive and potentially damaging information about her.
06:30Soon, that same girl posted a public statement online, claiming it wasn't her who had stolen Ho Rang's photos.
06:37She said that a year ago, Ho Rang had borrowed her account, and everything had been planned by Ho Rang
06:42all along.
06:43But Ho Rang didn't take these accusations seriously, at least on the surface.
06:48However, when she read the last line of the message, a name popped into her head that filled her with
06:54dread.
06:54Then came another broadcast, once again featuring a story that seemed to be based on Ho Rang's past.
07:01This time, she was furious.
07:03She stormed into the broadcast room and forcibly stopped the broadcast mid-air.
07:07The entire room was stunned by her dramatic outburst.
07:11Unteik, too, was shocked, and later got reprimanded by a teacher for the disruption.
07:17Ho Rang confronted So Hun.
07:19Were you the one who submitted that story? So Hyun replied calmly.
07:24Apologize first.
07:25Because of what you just did, everyone in the department is being punished.
07:30Ho Rang gave in and apologized to the other students.
07:33Then she turned back to So Hyun and asked,
07:35Now will you tell me?
07:37Just then, Unteik entered the room and cut them off.
07:41Still angry about getting scolded by the teacher, he lashed out at Ho Rang, saying some especially hurtful things.
07:47The next day, feeling guilty about her outburst, went to apologize to Unteik.
07:53But he was still upset and refused to forgive her.
07:56What started as an apology quickly escalated into another argument.
08:01The two parted ways again on bad terms.
08:03That evening, Unteik sat alone, thinking about their fight.
08:07As he reflected, regret began to creep in.
08:11Curious about Ho Rang, he looked her up online, only to find her social media flooded with hurtful and sarcastic
08:18comments.
08:18For the first time, Unteik began to understand.
08:22Maybe Ho Rang's cold personality wasn't arrogance.
08:24It was her way of protecting herself.
08:27That night, Ho Rang was walking home by herself when she suddenly heard faint footsteps behind her.
08:33It felt like someone was following.
08:35Fear crept in, and she instinctively quickened her pace.
08:38That scared me, she gasped, turning around, only to find Unteik.
08:43You!
08:44I'm just heading home too, he replied, a little awkwardly.
08:48Turns out, they lived in the same apartment complex.
08:51Though they had just argued not long ago, now they found themselves walking home together, both feeling slightly awkward.
08:58Unteik deliberately slowed his pace to walk behind her, but Ho Rang wasn't used to having someone at her back
09:04and asked him to walk in front.
09:06As they neared their building, Unteik suddenly called out to her.
09:09Don't you get tired, living like this every day?
09:13Ho Rang was taken aback, assuming he wanted to argue again.
09:17But Unteik went on, I mean with everything that's happened between us, all those stories.
09:23Did they hurt you?
09:24Ho Rang gave a faint smile.
09:26She said she didn't care.
09:27She had heard so many rumors about herself over time, that simple moments softened the tension between them.
09:34They reconciled, sitting down to chat as if nothing had happened.
09:38Just then, Ho Rang realized she had gum stuck to the bottom of her shoe.
09:43Unteik reached for tissues to help, but Ho Rang, being playful, used Unteik's cherished vinyl record to scrape it off,
09:50accidentally snapping it in two.
09:52The next day, Ho Rang reported to the broadcasting room as usual.
09:57Surprisingly, Unteik handed her the club's submission account.
10:00She logged in, finally able to search for the story's original sender.
10:05But there were no clues, no usernames, no contact info.
10:09Then, she noticed the account was connected to someone on the friend list, So Hyun.
10:14Her mind flashed back to a story So Hyun once read aloud.
10:18It matched her experience almost word for word.
10:22Ho Rang started to suspect So Hyun.
10:24But part of her still didn't want to believe it.
10:27After all, she and So Hyun had once been incredibly close.
10:30They first met in middle school, both late to class, and bonded instantly.
10:36Over time, they became inseparable.
10:38But something happened later on, something that deeply affected Ho Rang and drove a wedge between them.
10:44That day after school, she and Unteik bought a new record together.
10:49As they parted ways, Unteik got a message from his father.
10:52But he didn't want to go home right away.
10:54Instead, he invited Ho Rang to grab a bite.
10:58They picked up some snacks and sat by the road, casually eating and talking under the night sky.
11:03The next morning, Ho Rang overslept and missed school.
11:07Sitting by the roadside checking her phone, she suddenly received a new message from the story submitter.
11:13The shock hit hard.
11:14This anonymous sender even knew her real identity.
11:18She remembered how So Hyun had once looked at her phone screen.
11:21Could she have seen something?
11:22At that moment, So Hyun happened to walk by.
11:26The moment she saw Ho Rang, she turned to leave.
11:28But Ho Rang called after her.
11:30Just like before.
11:31It was you, wasn't it?
11:33What do you mean?
11:34So Hyun replied, trying to deflect.
11:37Don't play dumb, Ho Rang said, stepping closer.
11:40It was you, right?
11:42Memories of the past flooded back.
11:45The girl was just about to fall.
11:47When suddenly, a hand reached out and caught her.
11:49That girl was the younger Ho Rang.
11:52And the one who caught her?
11:53So Hyun.
11:54From that moment on, they became inseparable.
11:57They even had matching key chains to symbolize their bond.
12:01But one day, a group of school bullies targeted Ho Rang.
12:04After that, she changed.
12:06She started distancing herself from So Hyun, growing cold and withdrawn.
12:11Confused and hurt, So Hyun eventually went to confront her.
12:15They cut ties completely.
12:17Now, standing in the present, So Hyun finds herself thinking back to those days, still unable
12:23to understand what Ho Rang had gone through.
12:25Just then, she runs into her again.
12:28Not wanting to engage, she turns to leave.
12:31But Ho Rang calls out, demanding to know the truth about the submission account.
12:35So Hyun acts confused and denies knowing what she's talking about.
12:39Frustrated by the accusation, she walks away angry.
12:43Later, So Hyun tells Eun Taek that, due to her strained history with Ho Rang, she doesn't
12:48want to handle the broadcasting duties with her.
12:51So Eun takes steps in himself and begins training Ho Rang on how to use the broadcasting
12:56equipment, strictly insisting she memorize everything, even warning there would be tests.
13:01The moment Ho Rang hears, test, she thinks about quitting.
13:05But then Eun Taek suddenly leans in close.
13:07Her heart skips a beat.
13:09What did he just say?
13:10She didn't catch a single word.
13:12She was too stunned.
13:14Later, worn out from studying, Ho Rang dozes off in the broadcast room.
13:19When Eun Taek walks in and sees her fast asleep under the bright sunlight, he gently takes
13:24off his school jacket and hangs it over the window to shade her.
13:27Ho Rang stirs awake and sees what he did.
13:29Her heart flutters.
13:31As Eun Taek turns around, she quickly pretends she just woke up.
13:36He hands her a practice exam.
13:38After days of effort, Ho Rang surprises even herself.
13:42She gets a perfect score.
13:43That weekend, a friend invites her to dinner.
13:46Through a group photo, she spots that So Hyun will be there too.
13:50Remembering their argument, she feels awkward and decides not to go.
13:54Meanwhile, at dinner, her friend explains to the others that Ho Rang's parents are usually
14:00busy and she often eats alone.
14:02Eun Taek overhears this.
14:04He quietly excuses himself.
14:06But in truth, he finds Ho Rang and asks her to grab sushi with him, pretending it's just a craving.
14:12After all, when you like someone, any reason is enough to see them.
14:16While they're eating, Eun Taek notices a faint smear of lipstick on Ho Rang's hand.
14:22Without a word, he gently takes her hand and wipes it clean with a tissue.
14:26Ho Rang's heart skips again.
14:29Then Eun Taek speaks up.
14:30I've always suspected you'd join the broadcast team for a reason.
14:34But, if there's something you're going through, tell me, okay?
14:37Later, just as they're about to go their separate ways, Ho Rang returns home, only to find a
14:43chilling message waiting from the mysterious sender.
14:46Her heart pounding, Ho Rang immediately turns and runs out the door, chasing after Eun Taek.
14:52She finds him, grabs his arm, but the words won't come out.
14:56Because deep down, maybe everyone wants to appear perfect in front of the person they care about most.
15:02One morning, Ho Rang's parents prepared a big table full of food to celebrate her birthday.
15:07Her mother even made her a birthday cake.
15:10But Ho Rang didn't seem happy.
15:12She quietly told her that she never really liked these things, which left her clearly disappointed.
15:17On her way to school, Ho Rang ran into So Hyun on the bus.
15:21Behind them, some students were whispering and gossiping about So Hyun.
15:25Unable to bear the lies, Ho Rang stood up and defended her, correcting their assumptions.
15:31So Hyun heard everything.
15:33Their eyes met for a brief moment, but neither spoke.
15:36Later, at the student council meeting, someone openly mocked Ho Rang.
15:41But Ho Rang didn't hold back.
15:42She snapped back with calm confidence, silencing the room.
15:46Determined to prove herself, she volunteered to host one of the main events at the upcoming school anniversary celebration.
15:53After the meeting, Eun Take told her to start doing live broadcasts during lunch to practice her hosting skills.
16:00During class, that same mysterious person sent Ho Rang another message.
16:04This time, they mocked her decision to host, accusing her of just wanting attention.
16:10The comment hit hard.
16:11How could the sender know this detail?
16:13Ho Rang began to suspect that the person was at the meeting too.
16:16She questioned them directly, but they feigned ignorance.
16:20When she pressed further, their response grew visibly hesitant.
16:24That afternoon, Ho Rang went live for the first time.
16:28As the broadcast neared its end, she tossed aside the script and started to speak from the heart.
16:33Her honest and emotional words caught both Eun Take and So Hyun off guard.
16:38But to their surprise, it deeply resonated with their classmates.
16:41Applause broke out.
16:43Even the teachers praised her.
16:45Some even said they wanted to contribute stories themselves.
16:49After school, Eun Take invited Ho Rang to the broadcasting room to test the sound equipment.
16:54It was Ho Rang's first time using a soundboard, and she was fascinated, playing around like a kid with a
17:00new toy.
17:01Then she turned to Eun Take and asked,
17:03Why didn't you stop me from going off script today?
17:06Eun Take, known for always sticking to plans, simply replied that he actually agreed with everything she had said.
17:13After testing, Eun Take looked at Ho Rang and said,
17:16Thank you, for being you.
17:18It sounded like a simple thank you, but the warmth in his voice felt almost like a confession.
17:24Before leaving, Eun Take mentioned he had prepared a birthday gift for Ho Rang.
17:28It was tucked into his backpack.
17:30When Ho Rang opened it, she found a bottle of cologne.
17:34But the scent instantly triggered a painful memory.
17:37On a past birthday, someone had bullied her, spraying her with cologne in front of others as a cruel joke.
17:44Her breathing grew shallow.
17:46Panic surged.
17:47She rushed to the window for air, but it wouldn't open.
17:50Desperately, she kept pulling.
17:52Just when she thought she might suffocate, the window finally opened.
17:56And in that moment, she heard Eun Take's voice calling her name.
18:00Only then did Ho Rang begin to calm down.
18:03One day, while organizing files, Eun Take accidentally found a video of Ho Rang singing.
18:09Watching the silly yet adorable Ho Rang in the video, Eun Take couldn't help but smile knowingly.
18:14Early the next morning, with the school anniversary event approaching, Eun Take assigned everyone their tasks.
18:21A classmate suggested that Ho Rang and Eun Take's relationship grew even closer.
18:26After the rehearsal, the group discussed the day's progress.
18:30They ended up past grievances, leading to yet another argument.
18:33Frustrated, they parted ways on bad terms.
18:36Lost footage needed to be Rez Hot on the rooftop.
18:39Ho Rang decided to go with him.
18:41Noticing that Ho Rang wasn't dressed warmly enough for the chilly night.
18:45Taking photos, listening to music, chatting, and enjoying the breeze.
18:50Maybe happiness was really just this simple.
18:53Later, as they walked home together, Eun Take suddenly said,
18:57If I live with you, I'm willing to be quiet, but you refuse to be.
19:02Ho Rang blinked, confused.
19:04What do you mean?
19:05I like you, white fox.
19:07The unexpected confession left Ho Rang completely stunned.
19:11The next day, Eun Take was busy organizing tasks for the students when Ho Rang arrived.
19:16However, Eun Take spoke to her with a serious expression, stern face, feeling a little annoyed.
19:22Was this really the same person who confessed to her yesterday?
19:26At lunch, however, Eun Take showed his usual caring side.
19:30Ho Rang couldn't hold back anymore and blurted out,
19:33Is liking someone supposed to be exciting?
19:36Eun Take replied calmly,
19:38Liking someone also means accepting their flaws.
19:41That was when Ho Rang finally understood.
19:44Eun Take was someone who separated work and personal feelings completely.
19:48It was just a line from the film.
19:51As night fell, the live broadcast was about to begin.
19:55Ho Rang, a popular online streamer, stepped onto the stage,
19:59instantly met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience.
20:02As the live stream officially began, viewers eagerly picked up their phones to watch.
20:08Ho Rang read out submissions from her audience, sharing her thoughts on each story,
20:12and her genuine responses won her widespread praise.
20:16During an interactive segment, she started responding to live comments when a question popped up on the screen.
20:22Do you have someone special?
20:24Shocking accusation broke out online.
20:26Ho Rang was being exposed for allegedly bullying a classmate in the past.
20:30The festival's joyful atmosphere shattered in an instant.
20:34So Hyun, realizing something was wrong, quickly ordered someone to cut the lights.
20:39Ho Rang's chest tightened.
20:40She tried to leave.
20:42Before she could make it off the stage, her knees gave out.
20:46She collapsed.
20:48Instead of rushing to help, the audience lifted their phones, filming everything.
20:53Suddenly, Eun Take appeared.
20:54He leapt onto the stage, yanked a wooden divider down to shield Ho Rang from the crowd's prying eyes.
21:01Then took her by the arm and led her out of the venue as fast as he could.
21:05Outside, still trembling, Ho Rang whispered.
21:08I want to be alone.
21:10Eun Take looked at her, but finally he let go.
21:13On the way home, Ho Rang scrolled through a flood of online comments.
21:17Her mind replayed every moment of the humiliation.
21:21She wept silently.
21:22The next day, Ho Rang didn't come to school.
21:25Whispers floated through the halls.
21:27Her name was everywhere.
21:29Her friends, hearing the rumors, couldn't take it anymore and lashed out in anger.
21:33In the chaos, someone's pen hit the floor.
21:36That's when Ho Rang appeared.
21:38She walked past the group like nothing had happened.
21:41No eye contact, no words.
21:43She headed straight to the broadcasting room.
21:46Minutes later, her voice echoed across the school.
21:49Everyone froze.
21:51Ho Rang was broadcasting again?
21:53Her friends exchanged looks of quiet relief, but a voice nearby muttered.
21:58She's shameless.
21:59Zai, furious, clenched her fists.
22:02She had to stop herself from swinging.
22:05After the broadcast, the students gathered.
22:08Eun Take was assigning clean-up tasks when Ho Rang said,
22:11I'll handle cleaning up the auditorium.
22:13Alone.
22:14He looked at her for a moment, then gave a small nod.
22:18But Ho Rang hadn't been late because she overslept.
22:20She'd gone to meet someone.
22:22An old classmate from middle school.
22:24The very person who used to bully her.
22:27That classmate had shown up, not to apologize, but because her face had appeared in the leaked photo.
22:33Now he was caught up in the drama.
22:35She asked if she is still scared to tell the truth.
22:38But Ho Rang's silence wasn't guilt.
22:40It was protection.
22:42She didn't want the world to see how broken she'd once been.
22:45Later that day, Eun Take was picking up some equipment when Seo Hyun stopped him.
22:50Are you really okay with letting Ho Rang clean the auditorium alone?
22:54That simple question stopped him cold.
22:56At the auditorium, Ho Rang arrived to find two female classmates waiting.
23:01They greeted her, then brought up the scandal from the previous day.
23:04But Ho Rang didn't flinch.
23:06She stood her ground.
23:08Unseen, Eun Take had just arrived.
23:11He watched her walk away, strong and composed.
23:14But the moment she turned the corner, out of sight, she fell against the wall, and sobbed.
23:20Eun Take didn't approach.
23:21He knew, she didn't want anyone to see her like this.
23:24That night, Eun Take called her.
23:26Not for anything specific.
23:28Just to be there.
23:29But even then, he couldn't find the words.
23:32Wanting to ease the tension further, Eun Take invited her to watch a movie together, and Ho Rang gladly accepted.
23:39They met in the broadcasting room screening area and started watching the film.
23:43As the story progressed, Ho Rang commented on the female lead, saying that if she had never revealed her secret,
23:50perhaps she wouldn't have ended up so miserable.
23:52Her words struck a chord with Eun Take, making him think about Ho Rang's own situation.
23:57Without saying much, they continued watching until both of them eventually fell asleep.
24:03The next morning, the sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow into the room.
24:09Ho Rang woke up to find Eun Take fast asleep, leaning against the railing.
24:14She gazed at him for a long moment, then noticed the sunlight was shining too brightly on Eun Take's face.
24:19Gently, she reached over to block the light with her hand.
24:23Just then, Eun Take stirred awake and instinctively caught Ho Rang's hand.
24:28Their eyes met, lingering for a moment before Ho Rang, flustered, quickly pulled away.
24:34The following day, during a broadcasting club meeting, Eun Take accidentally exposed his injured leg.
24:40His classmates immediately noticed and started speculating about why the two of them had spent the weekend together.
24:47After the meeting, So Hyun, who refused to believe the rumors, stopped Ho Rang and asked her directly what had
24:54happened.
24:54She also questioned whether the reason for their past argument was connected to all of this.
25:00However, Ho Rang remained silent.
25:02Later, while organizing documents, So Hyun received an email from a friend.
25:07Curious, she opened the attached video and was shocked to see a recording of Jae In, a broadcasting club member,
25:14deliberately throwing Ho Rang's USB drive onto the ground.
25:17So Hyun recalled how, on the day of the school festival, Ho Rang had been scolded by Eun Take over
25:23the missing drive.
25:24It also reminded her of how Jae In had secretly checked the security footage a while back.
25:29Just as she was piecing everything together, Jae In walked into the room.
25:33So Hyun was about to confront her when Ho Rang entered as well, laughing and chatting with Jae In as
25:39if nothing was wrong.
25:40So Hyun couldn't believe how two-faced Jae In really was.
25:44A few days later, the school organized an outdoor recording activity.
25:49So Hyun noticed Jae In taking a group photo with some classmates and immediately stepped in, offering to take the
25:55picture for them.
25:56While adjusting the camera, she deliberately pressed the wrong button, prompting Jae In to impatiently give her her phone's password
26:03to unlock it.
26:04When Jae In stepped away for a moment, So Hyun seized the opportunity to sneak away with the phone.
26:10Hiding in a quiet corner, she used the password to access Jae In's files.
26:14As soon as she opened the gallery, her heart sank.
26:17There were countless photos of Ho Rang being bullied, along with the exact images that had been leaked during the
26:23festival.
26:24It was now undeniable.
26:26Jae In was both the anonymous whistleblower who had submitted the story to the radio club and the person responsible
26:31for exposing Ho Rang on the night of the celebration.
26:35Realizing her phone was missing, Jae In frantically searched for it.
26:39When she finally found it, she was horrified to see that all the incriminating photos had been deleted.
26:45At that moment, her phone buzzed with a message from So Hyun, asking her to meet up.
26:50Upon arriving at the designated location, she discovered that the person who had taken her phone was none other than
26:56So Hyun.
26:57Furious, Jae In demanded to know why So Hyun was meddling in her business.
27:02Without hesitation, So Hyun exposed all of Jae In's actions.
27:06Realizing there was no way to keep her secret anymore, Jae In admitted everything.
27:11She explained that back in middle school, she and Ho Rang were in the same class for an entire year.
27:17Yet Ho Rang had always ignored her.
27:19This indifference made her angry, leading her to seek revenge.
27:23However, she also clarified that Ho Rang was actually the victim of bullying, not the perpetrator.
27:29She had personally witnessed Ho Rang being tormented and had taken photos of those moments.
27:34Watching Ho Rang suffer had left a deep impression on her, which was why she recorded everything.
27:40Even now, despite being falsely accused of being a bully, Ho Rang refused to admit the truth.
27:46Hearing this, So Hyun finally understood why Ho Rang had always kept her distance from her.
27:52It was because she never wanted anyone, especially a close friend, to see her in such a vulnerable state.
27:58So Hyun recalled that, in the past, she had seen unpleasant messages on Ho Rang's phone but had never realized
28:04what she was going through.
28:06Now that the truth had become clear, she felt a pang of guilt and sorrow.
28:10The next day, when she encountered Ho Rang, she pretended nothing had happened.
28:15She wanted to tell Ho Rang everything but held back, knowing that Ho Rang's pride wouldn't allow her to handle
28:21such an exposure.
28:22In the end, So Hyun and Jae-in made a deal to keep the truth hidden, with So Hyun warning
28:28Jae-in never to harm Ho Rang again.
28:30Later, Ho Rang's expression darkened upon seeing something, and she hastily left.
28:35Before she could go far, Eun Tae called out to her, stopping her momentarily.
28:40Shortly after, So Hyun discovered that Jae-in had made a new post online, which infuriated her.
28:46She repeatedly tried calling Jae-in, but her calls went unanswered.
28:51Meanwhile, Ho Rang confronted Jae-in in person, directly exposing her.
28:55As it turned out, Ho Rang had already suspected Jae-in for some time based on various pieces of evidence.
29:02However, instead of reacting with fear, Jae-in sneered at her, mocking the way she had looked so pitiful back
29:08then.
29:08To make matters worse, she deliberately mentioned that So Hyun had also been aware of the truth.
29:14At that moment, So Hyun appeared.
29:17When Ho Rang saw her, she immediately questioned why she was there.
29:21So Hyun quickly explained that she had only recently found out the full truth and that she was genuinely concerned
29:27about her.
29:28However, Ho Rang, whose pride had already been deeply wounded, refused to listen to any explanation.
29:34She turned and walked away.
29:36So Hyun ran after her, calling out and telling her that after learning the truth, she had felt incredibly guilty
29:43and had spent the whole night feeling miserable.
29:45But in the end, she had chosen to pretend she didn't know, because she knew Ho Rang wouldn't want anyone
29:51to acknowledge it.
29:53Ho Rang, however, simply responded that So Hyun should continue pretending she knew nothing and that she didn't need her
29:59sympathy.
29:59Those words deeply hurt So Hyun.
30:02The next morning, she went to Jae-in's classroom, only to find that Jae-in was nowhere to be seen.
30:08She sent Jae-in a message, asking where she was, and received a reply saying that she was in the
30:13broadcasting club, about to reveal something to Eun Taek.
30:16Upon reading the message, Ho Rang immediately rushed to the broadcasting room.
30:21Ho Rang thought Eun had told Eun Taek everything, so the moment she entered the room, she angrily reprimanded her.
30:28However, Jae-in put on a pitiful act, hoping to make Eun Taek misunderstand Ho Rang.
30:33Seeing the situation escalate, Eun Taek couldn't stand it anymore and intervened, explaining that he and Jae-in had only
30:40been discussing work.
30:42He then scolded Ho Rang for her constant absence over the weekend before asking Jae-in to leave.
30:48Afterward, Eun Taek questioned Ho Rang about why she had been avoiding everyone.
30:52Ho Rang, unwilling to answer.
30:54Then, she quickly left and caught up with Jae-in, dragging her into an empty classroom.
30:59There, she demanded to know what Jae-in was trying to do.
31:03Jae-in finally revealed her true feelings.
31:06She had started all of this because Ho Rang had ignored her first.
31:10Back in school, she had once approached Ho Rang to greet her, but Ho Rang had coldly ignored her in
31:15front of their classmates, which led to Jae-in being mocked and isolated.
31:19From that day on, Jae-in saw Ho Rang as a hypocrite.
31:23Now, she wanted Ho Rang to experience what it felt like to be abandoned.
31:27She ordered Ho Rang to quit the broadcasting club and distance herself from her friends, making her taste the pain
31:33of isolation.
31:35As if that weren't enough, Jae-in then threatened her, claiming that she had a video on her phone.
31:40If Ho Rang refused to comply, she would make the footage public.
31:44Meanwhile, her friends were worried because they couldn't reach her.
31:47So Hyun went to Eun Taek and informed him that Ho Rang had disappeared, but Eun Taek remained calm, saying
31:54he was simply waiting for Ho Rang to come to him and reveal the truth herself.
31:58So Hyun, noticing the sorrow in Eun Taek's expression, reassured him that Ho Rang would eventually tell him everything.
32:05At that moment, Ho Rang was hiding nearby, watching the messages of concern her friends were sending in the group
32:11chat.
32:12She wanted so badly to reply, yet because of Jae-in's threats, she felt she had no choice but to
32:18silently withdraw from the broadcasting club and distance herself from her friends.
32:22On the other side, the broadcasting club's routine meeting began.
32:27Eun Taek glanced at Ho Rang's empty seat, feeling strangely uneasy.
32:31Jae-in, pretending to be casual, asked about Ho Rang's work, but Eun Taek calmly responded that he had given
32:38Ho Rang another assignment and had no intention of making her leave.
32:42This answer visibly displeased Jae-in.
32:45At that moment, a classmate suddenly noticed that Ho Rang had exited the broadcasting club's group chat.
32:51Almost simultaneously, Eun Taek received a message from Ho Rang.
32:55The moment he saw the content, he immediately got up and left to find her.
32:59On his way, Jae-in stopped him and revealed that Ho Rang had only joined the broadcasting club to uncover
33:06the identity of the person who had been submitting certain stories.
33:09Then, Jae-in confessed that she was the one who had written both of those stories.
33:14She claimed that she had been bullied by Ho Rang in the past and had lived in its shadow ever
33:19since.
33:19Seeing Ho Rang now living her life as if nothing had happened filled her with rage, which was why she
33:25wrote those stories, to vent her resentment.
33:27Hearing Jae-in's words, Eun Taek couldn't help but recall the past.
33:32Ho Rang had asked about the broadcasting club's account multiple times, which made Jae-in begin to suspect her.
33:39Meanwhile, Ho Rang returned to the classroom to pack her things and go home.
33:43Just as she was about to leave, So Hyun approached her with concern and handed her a piece of bread.
33:48However, Ho Rang, unwilling to accept the kindness, let go, frustrated, So Hyun finally asked whether the rumors about her
33:57were true.
33:58Without hesitation, Ho Rang admitted that she was indeed the perpetrator of the bullying.
34:03Saying nothing more, she turned around and left the classroom.
34:06That night, Ho Rang received a message from Eun Taek, saying that he had been waiting downstairs for her.
34:13Without a second thought, Ho Rang ran down to meet him.
34:16When they finally stood face to face, Eun Taek told Ho Rang that he had been waiting for her to
34:21tell the truth all along.
34:22He also confessed that he was afraid the online rumors might be true.
34:26Hearing this, Ho Rang felt a sting of betrayal, Eun Taek didn't believe her either.
34:31She coldly told Eun Taek to stop waiting and added that being labeled as the perpetrator was easier than being
34:37the victim.
34:38Disappointed, Eun Taek said that he regretted ever falling for Ho Rang and agreed to let her leave the broadcasting
34:44club.
34:45As Eun Taek walked away, Ho Rang watched his retreating figure, unable to hold back her tears.
34:51This girl was truly overwhelmed with sadness.
34:54The next morning, Ho Rang told her mother that she wanted to drop out of school.
34:58Her mom had heard some rumors about her from junior staff at work.
35:02Instead of blaming her, she encouraged Ho Rang to face her problems head-on rather than run away from them,
35:07and urged her to hang in there.
35:09Meanwhile, the manipulative girl pretended to be pitiful in front of classmates, gaining their sympathy and making them believe Ho
35:17Rang had once bullied her.
35:19Eun Taek, who had just argued with Ho Rang, seemed dejected.
35:22A friend tried to comfort him, saying that in love, no one should be the one always giving in, and
35:28that nothing is more painful than being unable to see the one you love.
35:32At that moment, Eun Taek received a message from his mother, asking to meet.
35:37Eun Taek's parents had divorced when he was young, and he had been living with his father ever since.
35:42His mother had promised to return often, but always failed to show up, leaving him deeply disappointed.
35:48Though he initially wanted to refuse, he finally agreed to meet his mother after all those years apart.
35:54Eun Taek arrived at the meeting spot and finally reunited with his mother.
35:59They shared a meal together.
36:01Afterward, Eun Taek politely said goodbye, thinking that was the end.
36:05But as he stepped outside, his mother chased after him, calling out his name.
36:10She was afraid of missing this chance, not knowing when they might meet again.
36:14She confessed that she regretted not hugging Eun Taek a little longer before leaving years ago
36:19and admitted that she had come back many times, only to lack the courage to face him again.
36:24His mother felt remorseful not only for breaking her promises to Eun Taek,
36:28but also for treating her son the same way she had treated a lover, always leaving without a word.
36:34At that moment, Eun Taek remembered something Ho Rang had once told him.
36:38He didn't understand it back then, but now he finally grasped the pain Ho Rang had been hiding
36:43and the fear that stopped her from telling the truth.
36:46The next day, Ho Rang heard Eun Taek's voice through a school broadcast.
36:50It turned out Eun Taek finally understood the meaning behind Ho Rang's words,
36:55the suffering of holding back the truth.
36:57Ho Rang, overcome with emotion, couldn't help but cry.
37:01As the college entrance exam approached, Ho Rang still hadn't returned to school,
37:06sparking rumors that she was planning to drop out.
37:08Meanwhile, the manipulative girl was still spreading rumors about Ho Rang bullying her.
37:14But suddenly, So Hyun appeared, leaving the manipulative girl speechless and embarrassed.
37:20On the other side, Eun Taek stood in the broadcasting room and announced there would be a live stream that
37:25day.
37:25The classmates were curious about who would host it, but Eun Taek calmly replied,
37:30Don't worry, the host is arriving soon.
37:32And just then, Ho Rang appeared.
37:35If you were bullied at school, would you have the courage to speak out in public?
37:39Ho Rang appeared at the school's broadcasting club.
37:42She was ready to reveal the truth about campus bullying.
37:45It turned out that the night before, she had taken the initiative to find Eun Taek and tell him that
37:50she wasn't the perpetrator of school bullying, but the victim.
37:53Hearing the truth, Eun Taek was heartbroken and hugged her tightly.
37:58Ho Rang then told Eun Taek everything that had happened.
38:01Eun Taek told Ho Rang to leave the rest to him.
38:03Eun Taek then planned a school-wide live stream to reveal the truth.
38:07When Seo Hyun turned on the classroom screen, everyone, especially the manipulative girl, was shocked.
38:13Ho Rang appeared on screen and admitted she was a victim of bullying.
38:17Two years ago, on her birthday, she had been invited by friends to celebrate at a karaoke bar, where she
38:23was then bullied.
38:24She hadn't dared speak out because she was afraid others would look at her differently.
38:29Later, when she was falsely accused of being the bully, she didn't even try to defend herself.
38:34Because in her mind, being a victim was more shameful than being a perpetrator.
38:39But now she finally understood that the people who cared about her just wanted the truth.
38:44So she decided to stop running and speak out, not just for herself, but for those who had always cared
38:50about her.
38:51At the same time, Seo Hyun confronted the manipulative girl and told her to stop, but she started making excuses.
38:58Then Seo Hyun played a video showing the manipulative girl bullying Ho Rang.
39:02When she saw the video, the manipulative girl's confidence crumbled.
39:07So Hyun handed the video to the other classmates, and as they all watched, the manipulative girl became flustered under
39:13their judging gazes.
39:15She finally confessed everything, but lashed out by saying,
39:19Weren't you all gossiping behind Ho Rang's back too?
39:22This angered the classmates who had just learned the truth.
39:24Some even rushed in, ready to teach the manipulative girl a lesson.
39:29Ho Rang, meanwhile, declared that although she had been afraid of how people would see her, she no longer wanted
39:35to run away.
39:36Because now she had people who loved her by her side.
39:39A rare smile lit up her face as she walked out of the broadcasting room, and Eun Taek pulled her
39:44into a warm hug.
39:45Just then, Ji Wen also arrived at the broadcasting club and gave Ho Rang a huge hug.
39:51Everyone was happy for Ho Rang for finally speaking her truth.
39:55Meanwhile, the manipulative girl was now seen by her classmates as a manipulator, and Eun Taek asked her to pack
40:02up and leave the broadcasting club.
40:04That weekend, Ho Rang and Eun Taek had their first official date.
40:07They ate together, went shopping, and even took photos together.
40:11That night, the usually cold and distant Ho Rang took the initiative to express her feelings to Eun Taek.
40:18After all they had been through, they finally began their beautiful love story.
40:23On the way home, So Hyun came to find Ho Rang, bringing her favorite food.
40:27Just like old times, the two sat together in their usual spot, eating and chatting, and they became best friends
40:34again.
40:34This marked the end of the drama.
40:36Thank you so much for all your support over time.
40:39If fate allows, we'll meet again.
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