Not a love-story , it's a war-story.

Day Twenty. 9:02 AM.

Soo-Min opened the wardrobe.

Paused.

Stared.

Then screamed, "MIN-JAE!"

He shuffled in, eyes puffy from sleep. "Did Bokki eat your socks again?"

"No. You took my hoodie. The green one. The one hoodie that makes me feel like I could win an Oscar and a street fight."

Min-Jae blinked. "...I plead guilty."

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Scene 1: The Hoodie Scandal

Soo-Min stormed into the living room. Min-Jae was already wearing the hoodie.

"You stretched it. With your shoulder arrogance."

"It's called comfort. And style."

"It's theft."

"It's love."

"It's LAUNDRY DAY!"

A knock at the door interrupted the fashion brawl.

Mrs. Park stood there holding her phone.

"Soo-Min, dear. Your hoodie's on a fan page."

"What."

She showed the screen:

> Min-Jae Oppa wearing girlfriend hoodie?? Couple goals!! #MinMinShipping #GreenIsForLove

Soo-Min groaned. Min-Jae grinned.

"Do you see what your crimes have done?"

"United the internet?"

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Scene 2: The Surprise Sleepover Guest

That evening, it rained again. Because of course it did.

Someone buzzed their apartment.

"Who is it now," Soo-Min muttered, opening the door.

Standing there: her younger cousin, Da-Eun. Umbrella in one hand. Giant suitcase in the other.

"Hi unnie! I ran away from my dorm because they banned instant noodles and I knew you'd understand."

"I do. And I regret it."

Min-Jae peeked out.

Da-Eun froze.

"Ohmygod you're THE Min-Jae? The Oppa?"

Soo-Min grabbed her cousin. "Let's make some ground rules. One: No flirting. Two: No filming him. Three: Bokki bites liars."

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Da-Eun, now in pajamas with sparkles, joined them for movie night.

"You two are so cute. Are you gonna get married?"

Soo-Min threw popcorn at her.

"Eat and be quiet."

"I'm just saying. Bokki's already dressed like your best man."

Bokki, in a tiny tux again, sneezed.

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Scene 3: The Award Show Catastrophe

Next day, panic.

"Min-Jae, where's the invitation?!"

"I thought YOU put it in the sock drawer!"

"WHY WOULD I PUT ANYTHING IMPORTANT IN THE SOCK DRAWER?!"

Tonight: The Annual Pet Influencer Awards.

Bokki had been nominated for Most Dramatic Viral Cat.

"We can't be late," Soo-Min said, adjusting Bokki's gold bowtie.

"He just puked on his designer cape. Is that fashionable?"

"In Paris, yes."

They made it with three seconds to spare.

Host: "And now… the award for 'Most Dramatic Viral Cat' goes to… BOKKI!"

Thunderous applause. Bokki walked the red carpet. Blinked slowly. Then... stopped.

Sat.

Refused to move.

Camera flashes.

Screaming fans.

A sudden sneeze.

He bolted offstage.

Straight into the VIP buffet.

Knocked over a cake.

Min-Jae chased him yelling, "BOKKI, NO, NOT THE SHRIMP!"

Soo-Min facepalmed. "We are never invited anywhere again."

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Scene 4: Damage Control

Later at home.

Bokki lay sprawled, smug and frosting-covered.

Soo-Min scrolled her phone.

> Viral Clip: Bokki causes chaos at award show. The shrimp mayhem we didn't know we needed.

> Comment: He's so real for this.

Min-Jae walked out of the shower. Still in her hoodie.

She glared.

"I'm going to burn that hoodie."

"Then I'll rise from its ashes, still hot."

Da-Eun peeked out from the hallway.

"I ship it so hard it hurts."

"Go to bed."

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End of Chapter 21