was it in the novel ??

When Han Yujin entered the academy, Minho knew this was the turning point.

In the original story, this was where everything began.

The three male leads were supposed to notice Yujin slowly.

But because Minho had changed the flow of events, nothing was happening.

Hyunwoo barely glanced at Yujin.

Jisoo ignored him.

Seojin treated him like any other student.

Minho frowned.

No no no. That’s not right.

If the male leads didn’t fall for Yujin, the plot would collapse. And if the plot collapsed, who knew what kind of ending Minho would get?

So he decided to intervene.

Not by bullying Yujin.

But by engineering perfection.

Step one: Create opportunity.

During sword practice, Minho deliberately challenged Yujin publicly.

“Show me what you can do,” he said lazily, wooden sword resting on his shoulder.

The other students whispered. Was the villain starting trouble again?

Yujin hesitated but accepted.

Minho attacked — fast, sharp, overwhelming.

But at the last second, he shifted his footing slightly.

Yujin countered instinctively.

The wooden swords clashed.

Minho stumbled back dramatically.

The courtyard gasped.

Yujin had disarmed Kang Jaeheon.

Hyunwoo stood up from the balcony.

Seojin’s eyes sharpened.

Hook one: Make Yujin look talented.

Step two: Reveal hidden kindness.

Later that week, Minho “accidentally” spilled ink near Yujin’s desk.

In the original novel, that scene humiliated Yujin.

This time, Minho quietly handed him a clean handkerchief before anyone could laugh.

“You should be more careful,” he said coldly — loud enough for others to hear.

But under his breath, only for Yujin:

“It wasn’t your fault.”

Yujin blinked.

Hyunwoo, watching from the doorway, noticed the gentleness hidden behind Minho’s tone.

Curiosity sparked.

Step three: Controlled danger.

During the academy festival, a magic beast broke loose from a summoning circle.

Chaos erupted.

Minho moved first — not to save Yujin directly — but to drive the beast toward him.

Yujin reacted instinctively, activating a rare defensive spell no one knew he possessed.

Golden light burst across the courtyard.

The beast collapsed.

Silence followed.

Jisoo slowly stood.

“That spell…” he murmured. “Where did he learn that?”

Seojin stepped forward, gaze fixed entirely on Yujin now.

Hyunwoo’s expression darkened — not with anger.

With interest.

Hook three: Let Yujin shine under pressure.

From that day on, the shift began.

Hyunwoo started summoning Yujin to private strategy discussions.

“You have potential,” the prince said, voice low. “Stay close to me.”

Jisoo requested Yujin assist in advanced magic research.

“You’re fascinating,” he admitted bluntly. “I want to study your mana.”

Seojin began personally overseeing Yujin’s sword training.

“You’re improving too fast,” he said. “I won’t let anyone else guide you.”

And slowly—

Obsession bloomed.

Hyunwoo grew irritated when Yujin spoke to other nobles.

Jisoo placed subtle tracking spells “for safety.”

Seojin dismissed knights who got too friendly.

It was happening.

Just like the novel.

No.

Worse than the novel.

Because this time, the obsession wasn’t gentle romance.

It was possessive.

Intense.

All-consuming.

Meanwhile, Minho watched from the sidelines, sipping tea.

Perfect.

The male leads were finally orbiting Yujin.

The plot was stabilizing.

He should have felt relieved.

Instead…

Yujin started looking at him strangely.

One evening, Yujin approached him quietly.

“You pushed me forward,” Yujin said softly.

Minho raised a brow. “Did I?”

“You always appear right before something important happens.”

Minho smiled faintly. “Coincidence.”

Yujin stepped closer.

“They’re obsessed with me now,” he whispered.

There was no innocence in his eyes anymore.

Only awareness.

“And I think… you planned it that way.”

For the first time since reincarnating, Minho felt a chill.

Because the three male leads might be obsessed with Yujin.

But Yujin?

Yujin was starting to become obsessed with him.

And that—

That was never in the novel.

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