The sun was dipping low over the academy grounds, casting long shadows on the training fields. Jin sat alone on a bench, fingers tracing the edge of his journal. His mind churned, thoughts tangled between the mystery of his father and the growing bond with Yooha.
Suddenly, Bo plopped down beside him, grinning mischievously.
"Still writing your little secrets, huh? Maybe one day you'll admit you like Yooha."
Jin shot him a glare but couldn't hide the small smile tugging at his lips.
Across the field, Yooha and Xie Luan sparred fiercely, their blades singing through the air. Jin's eyes followed every move, curiosity sparking inside him. "Who is she really?" he wondered.
Just then, a messenger approached with a scroll stamped in gold—the announcement for the next academy tournament. But this time, there was a twist: teams would be randomly shuffled.
Jin's heart skipped. How would this change everything? Especially with Yooha in the mix.
As the team gathered later that evening, whispers filled the hall. The bonds they'd forged were about to be tested in ways none of them expected.
To be continue...