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INT. DORM ROOM - NIGHT
Hyun-woo is alone. The room is dark, lit only by the glow of his laptop screen. He's on a crypto exchange website. He looks at the amount in his bank account—the money from the producer—and takes a deep breath. His heart pounds in his chest. He knows the risks, but he also knows the future. He clicks "Buy." A notification pops up: "Purchase complete."
He stares at the screen, a cold knot of dread and exhilaration in his stomach. He's just gambled his entire future on a digital currency, a secret he can't share with anyone.
He closes the laptop and leans back in his chair, running a hand through his hair. He's no longer just a boy with a second chance. He's a man with a secret, and he's all alone.
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INT. ACADEMY PRACTICE ROOM - DAY
The group is rehearsing. The energy is different now. They are motivated. Min-su is pushing himself, his moves sharp and precise.
MIN-SU (Breathing hard) This is it. This is our chance. We can't mess this up.
Hyun-woo watches him, a small smile on his face. He's happy to see the change in his groupmates. They now have a shared purpose.
HYUN-WOO (He takes out a notebook and a pen) I have an idea for a new song.
Min-su and the others gather around him, their eyes full of anticipation. Hyun-woo begins to sing, a soft, beautiful melody, a ballad about a boy who lost it all but found a new purpose. The lyrics are raw and honest, full of emotion.
MIN-SU (He looks at Hyun-woo, surprised) You... you wrote this? It's beautiful.
HYUN-WOO (He looks at Min-su, a genuine smile on his face) It came from the heart.
The group looks at Hyun-woo in a new way. He's no longer just a talented trainee; he's a leader.
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INT. ACADEMY CAFETERIA - DAY
Hyun-woo is sitting with Jisoo. He's not as tense as he used to be. The two of them are talking about their day, laughing.
JISOO So, what are you working on? Something secret?
HYUN-WOO (He looks at her, his eyes warm) It's a secret. But it's good.
Jisoo gives him a knowing look. She doesn't push. She's just happy that he's happy.
JISOO (She smiles) I'll be here for you, no matter what.
Hyun-woo feels a lump in his throat. He has a friend in this new life, a friend who sees him for who he is.
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EXT. DORM - NIGHT
Hyun-woo is walking back to his room. He looks at his phone. The crypto wallet is already showing a small profit. He feels a sense of relief and a glimmer of hope. He's doing it. He's building his own future, on his own terms.
He gets a text from an unknown number. He opens it, his heart pounding. The message is short, simple, and chilling.
The message says, "I've been watching you. You remind me of someone. Someone who died a long time ago. Be careful. History has a way of repeating itself."
Hyun-woo freezes. He looks at the message, his blood running cold. He thought he was safe. He thought he was alone. But he was wrong. Someone from his past life is here, watching him, a ghost from the future.
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