Midnight Rain – Unit 9 Roof
Rain taps softly against the roof tiles. Nisa sits alone, watching the storm, her mind swirling with the advisor's words. Her jade rests warm on her palm, glowing dimly.
Footsteps.
> Bihoo appears behind her, soaked in rain but not caring.
He sits beside her silently for a while.
> Bihoo (softly): "I hated silence… until I met you."
Nisa doesn't reply, but her fingers clench tighter around the jade.
> Bihoo: "You don't talk much, but… when you do, it's like thunder in my bones."
She glances at him—eyes narrowed slightly.
> Nisa: "Is that supposed to be a compliment?"
Bihoo chuckles, then sighs.
> Bihoo: "My jade only reacts when you're near. I thought I lost it forever. But now…"
He pauses.
> "I think I was meant to find you."
Nisa stands suddenly, confused and flustered, walking away.
Bihoo doesn't chase her.
He just watches, smiling to himself.
> "I think I'm falling."
Next Morning – Combat Simulation Chamber
All six members of Unit 9 are paired for combat drills.
Lara vs. Mira – Strategy vs. Speed
Kevin vs. Teaha – Power vs. Precision
Bihoo vs. Nisa – Tension so thick, even the instructor pauses.
> Instructor: "Begin!"
Nisa strikes first—fast and accurate. Bihoo dodges but doesn't fight back.
> Bihoo (smirking): "I won't hit a girl I like."
Nisa freezes, eyes wide—then punches him hard in the stomach.
> Nisa (flatly): "Then dodge better."
The rest of the team loses it laughing, except Bihoo, who's wheezing and grinning like a fool.
Later – Hallway
Kevin talks to Mira about Nisa.
> Kevin: "She's scary when serious, huh?"
> Mira (giggling): "Not scary. Just unreadable."
> Kevin: "Still think she's hiding something."
Mira suddenly pauses.
> Mira: "We all are."
Bihoo's Dorm
Bihoo holds the jade to his chest, remembering his mother's voice again.
> "She will carry pain in silence. But you… you'll be her storm."
To be continued…