The atmosphere of the high school courtyard was vibrant and alive, filled with the indistinct chatter of students. A boy, fresh-faced and eager for his first year of high school, walked awkwardly towards the front of the classroom. He was tall, somewhat gangly, a tangle of long limbs and too-broad shoulders. Metal braces glittered on his teeth, and a pair of glasses perched precariously on his nose.
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"Good morning," he greeted the class, his voice barely rising above a whisper.
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From the back of the class, a few students snickered and heckled, but the boy didn't falter. He greeted them with a warm smile, undeterred by the bullying he frequently experienced. His unconventional looks and good nature made him an easy mark for his less kind-hearted peers. Yet, despite their cruel taunts and belittling remarks, the boy maintained an unwavering spirit of positivity, always ready to lend a hand, and always wearing a smile that seemed unaffected by the relentless torment.
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One evening, he was staying late at school to help clean the classroom when he was cornered by a group of bullies. Their mean-spirited words filled the air,
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"Look at the nerd, staying back after school..." they taunted.
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Suddenly, a robust figure appeared from around the corner. The white school shirt stretched over the newcomer's muscular frame indicated he was a senior, an athlete from the looks of it.
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"Leave him alone," he said, his voice resonating with authority. The bullies scurrying away with just a few stern words and an imposing stance. He then turned to the boy, offering him a reassuring smile.
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"Stand up for yourself, okay?" he advised, clapping a comforting hand on the boy's shoulder.
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“And always stay strong boy, you're better than them,” he said before he walked away, leaving the boy with a newfound sense of strength. The senior didn't introduce himself, but his actions were enough to engrave his kindness onto the boy's heart.
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As the years passed, the boy gradually transformed. His gangly figure filled out, his physique becoming more toned and muscular from regular workouts. His face, too, matured and brightened, becoming more defined as he grew older. By his final year in high school, he was almost unrecognizable.
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Suddenly, he found himself the center of attention, with peers whispering and pointing in the hallways. His formerly strange look was now considered unique and attractive. His good-hearted nature and his obvious physical improvements finally paid off. And it wasn't long before everyone knew his name.
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"Have you seen the guy from class2?" one girl asked her friend as they watched him across the cafeteria.
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"Yeah, he's really changed, hasn't he?" her friend replied, eyes wide in amazement.
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The boy, now a young man, simply smiled as he passed by. "Yes, I have," he thought to himself. And his name, the name everyone now knew and admired, was ‘Than’.
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The moment Than's name became recognized as a good-looking guy, everything changed forever. The once overlooked, skinny teenager had blossomed into a confident, charismatic young man with an irresistible charm that captivated everyone he met. Than's unique blend of good looks and genuine kindness opened doors to numerous opportunities. He found himself walking the ramp as a model, featuring in commercials, and becoming a social media sensation, his follower count skyrocketing from a few hundreds to ten of thousands within a year. However, despite his sudden popularity, Than never let fame corrupt him. He remained genuine, kind, and down-to-earth.
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As high school came to a close, Than proceeded to university, where his fame only amplified. He was the talk of the campus from the 'First Meeting Day' itself, an activity day held before the commencement of the first semester. Amid the noise and excitement of the day, he noticed a familiar figure. The muscular athlete who had once rescued him from bullies was now a senior, wearing an activity day staff tag that read 'Kin, Business School, 3rd year'.
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"So your name is P'Kin," Than murmured to himself, "We meet again.”
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A year rolled by until 'the day' finally arrived. Than spotted Kin again. He looked even more impressive than before, his white shirt barely containing his muscular build. In his hurry, Kin dropped some papers from his document pile without noticing. Than rushed to pick them up but by the time he got it, Kin was gone.
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Moments later, Kin returned to the scene, searching frantically under the benches that lined the hallways. Than could see the desperation in Kin's eyes and knew instantly that Kin was looking for the fallen papers.
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"Is there something you're looking for?" Than asked as he approached Kin.
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Kin nodded, detailing his loss. It was as Than had suspected: Kin was in dire need of those missing papers, which were important notes for his presentation.
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Than approached Kin and offered to help him search, their hands occasionally brushed against each other as they searched together. At one point, Than's hand grazed Kin's muscular chest, making his heart flutter unexpectedly. As Kin seemed unaware, Than pulled out the papers he had picked up earlier and showed them to Kin.
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"Is this it?" Than held up the paper, his heart beating in anticipation.
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A wave of relief washed over Kin's face. "Yes, that's it! Thank you so much!... umm..." Kin trailed off, hinting for Than to introduce himself.
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"I'm Than. I'm a junior from the Faculty of Engineering. And you are?” Smiling, Than replied.
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"I'm Kin, a senior from the Business School," Kin responded, a look of gratitude in his eyes.
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The gears in Than's mind started turning.
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"I know you already, P'Kin," he thought, his heart filled with determination. "Finally, we officially meet again. This time, I won't let you disappear from my life.”
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In the backdrop of this heartfelt interaction, Than found himself standing in a high-end department store, gazing through the large glass window into a shabu restaurant. His gaze fell on Kin and another handsome man eating, laughing, and thoroughly enjoying themselves. A strange feeling washed over him as he watched them - a mix of jealousy, longing, and resolve, yet he held onto his newfound determination. He would not let Kin slip away from his life again.
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