SEOUL HIGH UNIVERSITY • Saida
• SHU •
A prestigious University that everyone dreamed of going to.
It is widely known for its high technological advancement and universal influences. But little did everyone know, that the school can be their hellish dream. A nightmare.
The school has its level division, in which students are divided according to their social status. If you're at the top level, then you may think of the university as some kind of heaven. Because the rules vary on them.
But for someone like Dahyun, who's fed off the scholarship. She can't help but endure the mischief.
Seoul High University was divided into four tiers.
First of all, is the UNDERCLASS TIER
This is the lowest tier and consists of students who were fed off by scholarships. Dahyun belongs to this tier, which is why her stay at the university was hell for her. Students in this tier wear a uniform with a brown ribbon.
Second is the NORMAL CLASS TIER
This is the second to the last tier and consists of students who pay their tuition fees. However, in this tier students do not contribute to donations in school. Students in this tier wear a uniform with a gray ribbon.
Third, ELITE CLASS TIER
This is the second-highest tier and consists of students whose donations range from millions. Students in this tier wear a uniform with a white ribbon and more often lead the school clubs.
And lastly, ROYAL CLASS TIER
This is the highest tier and consists of four students whose donations range from billions. Students in this tier wear a uniform with a black ribbon that symbolizes their authority over others. And for Dahyun, the last thing she could do was mess with one of them.
Then there's J-Trinity,
A group of Japanese students known for their black ribbons. Not only were they rich and visuals, but the university seems to revolve around them.
Myoui Mina
A Japanese ballerina known for possessing elegance, grace, an exceptional stage presence, and charismatic performances. This resulted in her having a huge fan base at the university.
Myoui's are known for their numerous hospitals throughout Japan and also their ballet academy in the country.
Hirai Momo
A Japanese dancer widely recognized and admired for her exceptional dancing skills. She stands out for her precision, versatility, stage presence, and expressive performances.
Hirai's are known for their clothing brands. They flew to Korea after expanding their business in the country.
and last but not least...
Kim Sana
A Japanese student, known for being perfect at everything as they say. She excels in academics and is undoubtedly a talented and multifaceted individual with a lot of remarkable qualities.
However, she is also known for being someone who lacks empathy and emotional warmth towards others.
Sana's family background is unidentified. Rumors are circulating at the university that she is the only daughter of the Kim's. They believe that being a member of the royal tier is enough evidence that she is somehow related to the wealthiest family in the country. However, this also breaches the fact that she is originally Japanese.
The said Kims are known for their countless estates and businesses in the country. Their relatives also took part in government officials making them superior in every aspect.
And then there's one royal member whose identity can't be specified. No one have any idea who that student was. There are rumors encircling the university that the last member is probably planning to take down J-trinity and their friends from the elite tier. Which brought chaos to the school.
A Korean student known for being a social butterfly. She was called "party girl" for being present at every party thrown by her co-elites. Fair to say that she has all the knowledge when it comes to parties. As to when and where it would take place.
A varsity player known for her charismatic aura and girl crush vibes. She is considered a heartbreaker for rejecting a lot of confessions. All of that was because she only has her eye on someone.
And despite the group's popularity, there are still some people who hated their guts. Especially when university rules are violated under her watch.
The student council president known for being firm and going by the rules. No one can reprimand her other than J-Trinity whom she despises the most.
And of course her friends,
The student council secretary is known for being the first Taiwanese in the University. Students admire her visual, shape, and height despite being in the underclass tier.
A free-spirited student known for being fashionable. She would always have that unique style that students would follow despite being in the underclass tier.
A normal underclass tier who happened to receive a scholarship from the University. She wished to have a peaceful journey at the university which doesn't seem to work in her case.
University for Dahyun was once at peace, not when she started getting entangled in strings, each piece of evidence pointed at her.
"Kim Dahyun, could it be you? The last owner of the black collar?"
Ep. 01: Unlucky
Everything that exists, didn't last long.
Little Sana
W-why? Where are you going?
A 12-year-old Sana stood in front of a man. She was staring at his eyes, searching for a glint of hope.
Mr. Minatozaki
Don't wait for me, Sana. I'm not coming.
At that moment, the wind blows and Sana felt the cold weather creeping on her skin.
That's the last moment she felt his warmth. The feeling when she started to lose herself.
Little Sana
You'll come back again on another day, right?
She grabbed his hand desperately. Searching for an answer in his eyes.
She tried so hard to control the brimming tears in her eyes, she was hurt and she can't explain how broken she was. She kid knew what he was planning, she was very aware of it. Her hands gradually let go of the grip.
Taking little steps backward, she uttered,
The word made her father falter as he immediately scooted closer. Trying to ease the kid with another lie.
Was the last time the man called her sweetly.
He held her hand tighter this time. His eyes say that he was as well broken.
Sana was confused, but she knew how hard it must be for him, how he was trying to hold himself back.
The kid tried to free her hand from the man's grip, saying...
Little Sana
I can still hold my tears.
At that very moment, the man's tears started to stream down his face, Sana pushed his hands away when in fact she don't want him to let go.
Mr. Minatozaki
You'll come back to me, right? My daughter?
The kid's breath grew thicker.
She bluntly answered and run away... without looking back.
She thought to herself as she started crying,
Little Sana
I won't meet you ever again, Father.
Her thoughts were soon disturbed when she heard a faint noise of someone munching chips.
Momo
What were you thinking?
Momo, her friend interrupts as she stood beside the girl. Sana slightly opened her eyes and sighed deeply. As expected, it was her nosy best friend.
She stared at the nice view on the school's rooftop. Ignoring the girl's question,
Momo
I don't really understand why you keep on going here.
Momo
Didn't you tell me that you hate the air here?
Momo
It gives off a gloomy kind of feeling.
Sana
I hate your mouth more.
Sana nonchalantly replied earning a pout from her friend.
Sana
Let's get back, the lunch will be over soon.
After reaching the 6th floor, Sana and Momo were waiting for the elevator when..ㅡ
A girl was running fast. Shoving away some students in the hallway.
And before they could even know it, a loud gasp was heard from the students.
Some started whispering incoherent words after recognizing the two famous students.
The girl knocked Sana off. Their heads bumped into each other.
Emitting a groan from both parties and a loud squeal from Momo who had witnessed everything,
The oblivious girl mumbled while caressing her head.
Sana fell silent for a moment, her head spinning because of the impact.
Their eyes met for the first time and Sana can't help the brewing anger as soon as she saw the girl's mono-lidded eyes.
Momo
Sana-yah! Are you fine?!
Momo immediately assists her to stand.
The stranger hissed when she recognized Sana.
The girl was beyond mortified looking at the royal member. She bowed repeatedly saying she was sorry.
Sana
How did you know me? What's your name?
The girl looked at her confused which gets her back to her senses.
Momo
Gosh! What did you do to our Sana?!
Momo
She could've lost her mind from the impact!
Momo exclaimed, worried about her friend because of the dumb question.
Momo
I never knew you could reach this point of idiocy,
Momo whispered while helping her friend to balance.
If only not for the girl in front of them, Sana had already spanked her friend.
Sana looked at her blankly, pointing her finger at the girl. She was about to say something when her sight suddenly went black...
Student 1
The business department seems to be in chaos right now.
Student 2
Yeah, I heard that too
Student 2
Their representative isn't in good condition
Student 3
Who's their representative?
Student 2
Obviously, Kim Sana
Student 1
Wait, what? So she's the student who was carried to the infirmary?
Student 3
That's good tho, our department will have a chance to win
A group of students gossip about the issue spreading on the campus.
The debate will soon commence and every department's representative is currently warming up their minds.
Mr. Shin
Where is she? The debate is going to start soon.
The professor worriedly asked. He was searching for Sana, the most awaited representative for today's event.
He knew how much Sana values her accomplishment and she would never ditch such activities.
His worries were weighing heavy with each passing seconds. He can assign someone else for the event but at the same time, he wouldn't want to mess it up.
Mr. Shin
'I can assign Jihyo to represent our department but what if she's just late?'
His thoughts instantly vanished when a student arrived. He was running out of breath as if he had just run a marathon.
Mr. Shin
Yohan! What is it?!
He trailed off, catching his breath before he continued,
Yohan
Miss Kim is at the infirmary. She's not gonna make it,
The professor's eyes even grew wider, knowing that the special student was now lying on a bed at the school's infirmary.
Mr. Shin
W-what?! What happened to her?
As they reached the infirmary, several nurses gathered around to check the condition of the royal member. She's still unconscious and is currently resting.
But any moment from now, the activity will start soon.
So he was left without a choice but to assign a substitute.
Mr. Shin
There's no chance she can cope. She needs to rest. Let's have another representative for our department.
The guy nodded, knowing full well who would be the substitute.
Yohan
I will inform Miss Park.
He uttered eagerly before running through the hallway, once again.
Park Jihyo, the second-ranked student in their department when it comes to academics.
The debate had taken place. Everyone was surprised to see the student council president representing the said department. And just seeing the president that parades competitive aura, they can't help but wither away under her stated facts.
Mr. Shin
Yokshi! Good job, Miss Park!
The professor praised her. Yet she doesn't feel proud of herself at all.
After the debate, she quickly gets back to the student council office. Students in the hallways congratulated her here and there.
Daniel
As expected of our President! You saved your department's dignity.
The council members cheered for her as she entered the room. Shaking and nudging her. She flashed them a smile before taking her seat.
After a moment, the council members excused themselves from the president and departed which left her to be alone this time.
She mumbled before heaving a deep sigh. She stared at the wall for a moment before saying,
Jihyo
This is nothing but a substitution.
She mocked. Feeling inflicted.
Jihyo
I will only celebrate if I ranked first in this department. Damn, that girl.
Jihyo
Why can't I beat her? I even became her substitute. Tss.
She complained to herself.
She slightly massaged her temples, trying to get the royal member out of her thoughts.
Jihyo hated the school division and its stereotypes.
She hated the fact that the university was setting a standard in their minds on who has the right to rule and who's not.
And this is why she hated the royals and their friends, specifically. They do what they want and do not care about the people in their positions. She hated how they influenced the other students by mistreating those who are below them. She believes that as royals, they should set good examples for everyone.
Three faint knocks were heard throughout the room.
She looked at the person who suddenly came to visit. The girl was peeking her head from the small space while slowly opening the door.
She chuckled at the girl's cute antics.
Jihyo
Dahyun-ah, what brought you here?
Dahyun beams at her which made the latter lose her mind for a while.
Dahyun
Congrats unnie, you were so cool back there.
Dahyun
I didn't get the chance to congratulate you earlier.
The president bobbed her head at Dahyun trying to hide her reaction.
The pale girl's charms always seem to work on the president.
Fair to say that Dahyun is someone Jihyo adores which is why she gets a little giddy whenever the girl is around.
Jihyo
Thank you, Dahyun-ah
And that's the only compliment she can acknowledge.
They fell into complete silence when Dahyun fiddled with her fingers, trying to come up with a question she didn't know how to ask.
She trailed off, scratching the back of her head before letting out a deep sigh.
The president was intrigued by the sudden behavior. Waiting patiently for the girl to speak up,
Dahyun
I might've caused a big problem...
Dahyun
No, actually a huge problem. And I don't know what to do, I don't want to die yet,
She whined, finally taking the seat in front of the president's desk.
Jihyo
What is it this time?
Jihyo
Were you chased by the elites again?
Jihyo worriedly asked. Her brows furrowed.
Dahyun
Was chased by some elites..
Jihyo can't help but slam her hands to the table,
Jihyo
Tell me, I'll punish them!
Standing up the pale girl immediately stopped her.
Dahyun
That's not the problem, unnie. I may have caused Sana's unconsciousness.
Jihyo halted at what she just heard.
Jihyo
S-sana? The royal member San...
Before she could even continue, Dahyun has already sealed her mouth.
Dahyun
Unnie~ don't mention her. There are already a lot of rumors about it.
Dahyun reminded her before taking her hand off Jihyo's. Her jaw dropped at the news.
Jihyo
You're the one who made her unconscious?
Jihyo asked in a hushed voice, it only made Dahyun sigh heavily before she bobbed her head.
The president was lost in her trance when she spoke,
She grinned like a maniac.
Dahyun whined, taking her off her reverie.
Jihyo
Oh gosh, what will you do Dahyun?
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