The first day of a new school year always felt different. Not because anything huge happened. The buildings were the same. The classrooms were the same. Even most of the faces were familiar. But there was always that feeling in the air. New classes. New seats. New teachers. New stories waiting to happen. As I walked through the gates of Jeonju Sinsung High School, the campus was already alive with chatter. Students were searching for their classroom assignments, greeting friends they hadn’t seen all winter, and complaining about how early they had to wake up. I adjusted my bag on my shoulder and smiled. This year felt promising. Maybe it was because I’d be seeing my friends every day again. Maybe it was because of the upcoming festivals, sports events, and countless after-school café trips. Or maybe it was because somewhere in this crowd was my boyfriend The person who somehow managed to be my boyfriend, best friend, personal heater, and favorite person all at once. A grin appeared on my face before I could stop it. The school year hadn’t even officially started yet, and I was already looking for him. Some things never changed. And honestly? I didn’t want them to. With one last glance at the busy courtyard, I stepped forward into the crowd, ready to see what this year had waiting for us.