It was Valentine’s Day, and the university campus buzzed with excitement. The hallways were filled with the scent of fresh flowers and the sweet aroma of chocolates. Students exchanged gifts, confessions fluttered in the air, and laughter echoed through the halls.
Sunoo walked into the Psychology Department, his books in hand, and a bright smile on his face. His soft golden hair glinted in the sunlight streaming through the windows, and his cheerful aura made heads turn as he passed by.
He had no expectations for Valentine's Day. Sure, people always complimented him for his warm personality and good looks, but he was here to focus on his studies. However, that perspective quickly changed as he reached his locker.
A massive bouquet of red roses, a box of heart-shaped chocolates, and a pink helium balloon with the words "Be Mine" written in cursive were waiting for him.
"What's all this?" Sunoo muttered to himself, his eyes wide with surprise.
"Wow, Sunoo! Seems like someone’s got their eyes on you!" Heeseung, his senior and close friend, teased as he leaned against the lockers nearby.
"I-I don’t know who sent this," Sunoo stammered, cheeks dusted pink.
"Looks like you’ve got a secret admirer," Sunghoon chimed in as he walked by with his ice coffee.
But it didn’t end there.
When Sunoo reached his classroom, there was another bouquet—this time of tulips—along with a note that simply read:
"To the one who brightens every day, Happy Valentine’s Day!"
“Another one?” Jake exclaimed, peeking over Sunoo's shoulder.
"Sunoo, you're practically a magnet for love confessions," Jungwon laughed, trying to ease his flustered friend’s nerves.
As the day went on, more gifts arrived. A plush teddy bear, a box of handmade chocolates, and even more balloons were delivered to Sunoo during class breaks. Students around him whispered and speculated, their curiosity piqued by the mysterious admirers.
By lunchtime, Sunoo's desk was overflowing with gifts. "I don’t even know what to do with all these," he said, overwhelmed but undeniably touched.
Jay, who had been quietly observing from the corner, smirked. "Maybe you should put up a sign that says, 'Only one admirer per person.' This is getting ridiculous."
Despite the teasing, Sunoo’s heart felt warm. Someone—or several people—had gone out of their way to make him feel special.
However, as he was about to leave the campus for the day, a final note fell from one of the bouquets. It wasn’t signed but simply read:
"You’ve made everyone around you smile every day. Today, we wanted to make you feel the same way."
Sunoo smiled softly, clutching the note close to his chest. Maybe he didn’t know who the admirers were, but their heartfelt gestures reminded him of how loved and appreciated he truly was.
Little did he know, a group of familiar faces—Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Jungwon, and Niki—watched from a distance, each of them sharing a knowing look. For now, their identities as his secret admirers would remain hidden.
Sunoo carefully placed all the gifts on his desk at home, still trying to process the day's events. His heart fluttered as he reread the final note. While he didn't know the identities of his admirers, their efforts touched him deeply.
Meanwhile, in the corner of a nearby café, the group of six admirers sat in a tense circle. What had started as a playful attempt to impress Sunoo had turned into a subtle competition—and tensions were rising.
