It had been fifteen years since the small tuition center closed its wooden doors for the last time. Back then, it was just a cramped room with creaky benches, dusty blackboards, and a strict teacher who always reminded them, "Focus now, you'll thank me later." None of them had imagined how true those words would be.
Now, scattered across the world, each member of the Tuition Circle had risen in their own stream:
Vang Taro, a brilliant engineer in Japan, was shaping Tokyo's skyline with futuristic projects. He worked under Yuto Yamado, the powerful chairman of Len & Shen Company. Harshita Nara, one of Japan's finest officers, carried out her duties with courage. At her side was Shinchi Kudu, another respected officer, together forming a strong duo of justice? Roohi Dan had become Italy's most celebrated fashion designer, her creations ruling Milan's runways. Nikita Mittal, a business magnate in India, was leading her empire with unmatched determination. Noor Kaur, a Canadian supermodel, graced international magazines and stages, her elegance admired worldwide. Deepika, back in India, was a strict and honorable officer, earning respect for her service. Kiriti, as a fearless reporter in South India, uncovered truths others tried to hide. Juliet Williams, the voice of Australia, had risen into a world-famous singer adored by millions.
And the boys—
Shoyo Rishi, now chairman of Rishi Industries in India, built an empire in gaming and digital design. Abhijeet, a highly respected doctor in India, brought hope to patients daily. Saver, a shrewd businessman in India, expanded his ventures across markets. Ansu Yadav, as an IAS officer, worked for the people of India with pride. Karash, another officer in India, was known for discipline and bravery. Yuto Yamado, a commanding presence in Japan, led Len & Shen Company where Vang worked. Shinchi Kudu, not a businessman but a dedicated officer, stood beside Harshita in Japan's justice system. Jinshi Zhi, the idol of Italy, was both a famous singer and one of the country's richest stars.
It was Nikita Mittal, the unstoppable businesswoman of India, who finally decided it was time. She had built empires, faced boardrooms full of rivals, and negotiated with the toughest leaders. But somewhere in the middle of her victories, she longed for the laughter of her old tuition circle.
One evening, sitting in her office overlooking the city, she typed a message that was both simple and powerful:
"Fifteen years is long enough. Let's meet again—where it all began."
Within hours, the message spread across countries and time zones.
In Tokyo, Vang looked up from his engineering designs, shocked but smiling. Harshita and Shinchi, busy with case files, paused to read it. Yuto Yamado, even as a busy chairman, raised his eyebrows at the idea of seeing old classmates again. In Milan, Italy, Roohi dropped her sketchbook, her mind racing back to the dusty classroom she thought she had long forgotten. Across the city, Jinshi Zhi, Italy's shining idol, chuckled at the thought of meeting friends who once teased him for singing off-tune. In Canada, Noor Kaur scrolled through her phone between photo-shoots. The reunion message made her heart beat faster than the flashing cameras ever could. In South India, Kiriti stopped mid-broadcast, her voice trembling with hidden excitement. In Australia, Juliet Williams stared at the glowing screen on stage, her fans screaming, yet her mind traveling back 15 years. In India, Shoyo Rishi leaned back in his executive chair, amused. Abhijeet, the doctor, smiled warmly. Saver closed a business deal and then whispered, "Finally." Ansu and Karash, both officers, looked at each other with unspoken agreement: Yes, we'll go.
One by one, across oceans and borders, they all answered with the same word:
"Yes."
The Tuition Circle was coming back together.
The famous restaurant in Delhi glittered with lights that evening. Owned by Saver, now a renowned businessman, the place was known for elegance and luxury. But tonight, it wasn't about customers or business deals—tonight it belonged to the Tuition Circle.
One by one, they arrived. Nikita, confident and glowing, greeted everyone like the host she was. Vang and Harshita came straight from Tokyo, while Roohi and Jinshi flew in from Italy. Noor touched down from Canada, Juliet from Australia, and the rest gathered from every corner of India.
"Finally! Look who's here!" shouted Shoyo Rishi, clapping Vang on the back. Then, with his trademark mischief, he smirked and said loudly,
"Arre, who invited a chipkali (lizard) to the reunion?"
The room went silent for a second—then exploded in laughter. Everyone turned to Vang.
Without missing a beat, Vang crossed his arms and shot back,
"Good question, Shoyo. But then again, who invited a monkey like you?"
The whole table burst into laughter, some nearly falling off their chairs. Noor covered her face, still giggling. Kiriti laughed so hard she almost dropped her phone. Even serious Shinchi and Harshita smiled, unable to resist the wave of joy.
As soon as they saw each other, the years melted away. They weren't CEOs, officers, or superstars anymore—they were just kids again, laughing like the old days.
The laughter was still echoing in Saver's restaurant when the doors opened again. A tall figure stepped inside, his presence commanding instant silence. It was Yuto Yamado, the powerful chairman of Len & Shen Company.
Vang nearly dropped his glass.
"B–Boss?! What are you doing here?" he stammered, half rising from his chair.
Yuto narrowed his eyes, then smirked.
"Oh, foolish. I am Yamado. You really forgot me? We studied together, remember?"
The entire group gasped, then broke into whispers. Vang's mind flashed back—yes, it was true. Yuto wasn't just his boss, he had been part of the Tuition Circle!
Before Vang could answer, Shoyo burst out laughing so hard he nearly choked.
"Ohhh my God! So the great engineer Vang is scared of his own classmate! Chipakli fears Yamado? What a shame!"
He slapped the table, roaring with laughter. "Hahahahaha!"
Vang get angry and said "Oh, shut up, you fool!" he snapped, but his grin gave him away.
The others joined in, giggling, clapping, and shaking their heads. Even Yuto, usually serious, chuckled under his breath.
The laughter from the "Chipakli" joke was still echoing when Noor suddenly frowned, crossing her arms. She shot a glance at Shoyo and then looked at Vang with mock seriousness.
"Hey Vang," she said with a jealous tone, "you know your tongue is so long, right? So… shut up." 😏
Vang blinked at her, shocked.
"What? Shut up? I didn't even talk to you! Are you hurt bro? Tell me—Hai, what the hell, are you girl?"
Everyone burst into laughter again. But Roohi leaned in, smirking.
"I think… she likes Shoyo."
That made Vang glare playfully at Noor.
"You like Shoyo? What a joke! You get jealous to ask your boyfriend Shoyo—not me. I'm not your servant, okay?"
The table erupted into louder laughter. Noor rolled her eyes, while Shoyo just smirked, clearly enjoying the attention.
Then, in his deep calm voice, Yuto Yamado stepped forward, his eyes fixed on Vang.
"Come down, Vang. Boss, you don't need to interfere in my matter. Please, stay away from my way."
Vang froze, then smirked. "Oh? That so? Boss, don't worry, I'm just giving my opinion."
The table roared again, with laughter and playful teasing bouncing across the restaurant.
It wasn't just a reunion—it was chaos in the best possible way.
The laughter had barely died down when Harshita suddenly turned to Vang with a grin.
"Hey Vang, let's go," she said, starting to stand up.
But as she stepped forward, she tripped accidentally. 😮
Before anyone could react, Shinchi was right there to catch her. They stood close for a moment—Harshita face slightly flushed. It was a quiet moment… but enough for everyone at the table to notice.
Instantly, the table erupted.
"Ohhh! My love birds!" shouted Shoyo, laughing loudly.
"Aw! Look at you two!" teased Noor.
"Finally!" said Kiriti with a grin.
Even Juliet started laughing softly.
Harshita covered her face with her hands, her voice filled with embarrassment:
"Haye… shut up, guys!" 😳
Vang, unable to resist teasing her, leaned forward with a smirk.
"Ohhhhhh my… you really look good with Shinchi, you know Harshita."
Harshita rolled her eyes.
"Vang!" she said sharply, but a faint smile betrayed her embarrassment.
Vang laughed loudly, holding his chest like a jokester.
"I'm just kidding, bro… kidding! Not to be serious, okay?" 😏
The whole group burst into laughter again, the restaurant filled with noise, teasing, and the joy of reunion.
The teasing about Harshita and Shinchi was still buzzing around the table when Nikita stood up, tapping her glass with a spoon.
"Hey guys… attention, please!" she said with a big smile. Everyone quieted down, their eyes turning to her.
Nikita looked around at all the familiar faces—their laughter, their joy, their bond. Then she spoke:
"Now, I'll tell you why I asked you all to come here. Not just for dinner, not just for reunion… but because I have a surprise."
The room went silent.
"We," she said slowly, "are all going for one month vacation… to Korea!" 🇰🇷✨
For a second, there was stunned silence—then the whole group exploded.
"Whatttt?!" shouted Noor, almost jumping out of her seat.
"Are you serious?" said Deepika, wide-eyed.
"Ohhh my God, Korea!" yelled Juliet, clapping her hands.
"Of course we're excited!" Shoyo laughed, high-fiving Saver.
"Finally, we'll all travel together again!" said Roohi.
Even serious ones like Vang and Shinchi couldn't hide their smiles. Yuto, adjusting his suit, muttered, "Hmph, Korea… not bad."
The group's energy was electric—like kids planning their first trip together.
Nikita grinned.
"So pack your bags, guys. We leave in three days. This time, no exams, no books—just us, and one month of memories waiting to be made."
The music was loud, the food delicious, and Saver's restaurant had turned into a place of pure chaos and laughter. Glasses clinked, jokes flew across the table, and it felt like they were teenagers again.
Then Shoyo, always the mischief-maker, clapped his hands.
"Okay guys, listen! Party is fun, but we need more fun. How about… Truth or Dare?"
The table erupted in cheers.
"Yes!" shouted Noor.
"Good idea," grinned Roohi.
"Let's do it," said Kiriti, already pulling out her phone to record moments.
Everyone sat in a circle, plates pushed aside. Nikita grabbed an empty glass bottle, set it in the middle of the table, and spun it dramatically.
The bottle slowed… and pointed straight at Vang.
"Yesss!" shouted Shoyo. "First victim! Truth or Dare, Vang?"
Vang smirked, leaning back.
"Dare. Always dare."
Shoyo rubbed his hands together, wickedly smiling.
"Okay, bro. I dare you… to go to the middle of the restaurant, kneel down, and sing a love song for Harshita!"
The group roared in laughter.
"Ohhhhhh!"
"Yes, do it!" shouted Juliet.
Harshita face turned red. "No way! Don't listen to him, Vang!"
Vang laughed nervously, but the circle chanted:
"Do it! Do it! Do it!"
With a sigh, Vang stood up dramatically, walked to the middle, and in the worst singing voice possible began:
🎶 "Harshitaaa, my looooveee…" 🎶
Everyone fell to the floor laughing. Even Harshita, hiding her face, couldn't stop smiling. Shinchi glared at Vang playfully, while Shoyo rolled on the floor clutching his stomach.
The bottle spun again…
This time, it pointed at Noor.
The circle leaned in.
"Noorrrr… Truth or Dare?" Nikita asked with a sly grin.
The bottle pointed straight at Noor. Everyone leaned forward, eyes gleaming.
"Noor," Roohi grinned, "Truth or Dare?"
Noor smiled confidently. "Truth."
Roohi didn't hesitate.
"Okay then… do you like Shoyo?"
The table went silent for a heartbeat. All eyes turned to Noor. She hesitated, then gave a shy smile.
"Little bit…" she admitted softly.
The group exploded.
"OHHHHHHHH!" shouted Juliet.
"I knew it!" laughed Kiriti.
Harshita slapped the table, giggling.
But Shoyo just leaned back, smirking. His voice cut through the noise:
"Sorry, Noor. I'm not interested in you."
The room froze for a second. Noor's smile faltered, her eyes dropping to her lap. The teasing laughter died down awkwardly.
But across the table, Aarav clenched his jaw. He had always liked Noor, secretly, silently—but never dared to say it. Hearing her confess about Shoyo made something inside him burn with jealousy.
He muttered under his breath, almost too soft to hear,
"She deserves better than that…"
Vang noticed and raised an eyebrow, smirking at Aarav. But he stayed quiet—knowing the game had just uncovered more than they expected.
The bottle spun again, slowly ticking around the circle before landing on Roohi.
Everyone grinned. Nikita leaned forward, eyes mischievous.
"Roohi… Truth or Dare?"
Roohi tossed her hair back with a smile. "Dare. Always dare."
The group cheered. But Saver, smirking wickedly, whispered something into Nikita's ear. She grinned wider.
"Okay then," Nikita declared, "your dare is… to kiss Jinshi!"
The room exploded.
"OHHHHH!" shouted Shoyo, pounding the table.
"YESSS, do it!" Juliet clapped her hands.
Harshita gasped, covering her mouth. "No way!"
Jinshi, sitting calmly, raised his eyebrows, then gave a small smile. "Well, I don't mind," he said smoothly, his Italian charm showing.
Roohi's eyes widened. "What— you guys are crazy!" she protested, her cheeks red.
But the circle began chanting:
"Do it! Do it! Do it!"
Finally, Roohi rolled her eyes, muttering, "Fine!" She leaned forward quickly and gave Jinshi a short kiss on the cheek.
The table shook with laughter and whistles.
"Wooohooo!" shouted Vang.
"Not bad!" said Shoyo, pretending to fan himself.
Noor giggled, "Roohi, you're blushing!"
Jinshi just smirked, leaning back in his chair.
"Well, I must say… best dare I've ever had."
Roohi hid her face in her hands, but she couldn't stop smiling.
The bottle spun again… and this time, it landed on Shoyo.
The group leaned forward in unison, eyes gleaming.
"Shoyo… Truth or Dare?"
The group cheered wildly.
"Yesss! Finally!" shouted Vang, clapping his hands.
"Truth or Dare, Shoyo?" Nikita asked with a smirk.
Shoyo smirked back. "Dare. Always dare."
The group leaned in, whispering, planning. Then Harshita, eyes sparkling with mischief, said loudly:
"Okay, Shoyo… I dare you to sing a song for Noor. And the song has to be… 'Noor, My Love.'"
The entire table exploded.
"OH MY GOD!" shouted Juliet, laughing so hard she nearly fell.
"Noooo way!" Noor's face turned crimson.
Roohi clapped her hands, chanting, "Do it! Do it!"
Shoyo's jaw dropped. "What? Are you serious? No way!"
But the circle began pounding the table, chanting louder and louder:
"Sing it! Sing it! Sing it!"
Finally, with a dramatic sigh, Shoyo stood up, holding an empty glass like a microphone. Clearing his throat, he began in the most over-the-top, exaggerated voice:
🎵 "Noor, my looooove…
You shine brighter than the staaaars abooooove…" 🎵
The table went wild, screaming with laughter. Noor hid her face in both hands, her ears red as fire. Aarav clenched his jaw but forced a smile, hiding his jealousy.
Shoyo finished his silly performance with a bow, dropping to one knee in front of Noor.
"Ladies and gentlemen, presenting… Noor, my Love."
The restaurant erupted with cheers and laughter, even Saver's staff peeking in to watch the chaos.
Noor shoved him playfully. "Shut up, idiot!" she said, though her smile gave her away.
The bottle spun again, and this time it landed on… Harshita.
The group grinned in unison.
"Your turn, Harshita. Truth or Dare?"
The bottle pointed straight at Harshita. Everyone leaned in, grinning like mischievous kids.
"Truth or Dare?" Roohi asked, smirking.
Harshita raised an eyebrow. "Dare."
Instantly, Shoyo leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Alright then, Harshita… your dare is to do a couple dance with Shinchi."
The whole table gasped, then erupted with cheers.
"OHHHHHHH!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" shouted Vang, pounding the table.
Roohi whistled loudly.
Noor squealed, "This is going to be sooo good!"
Harshita eyes widened. "What? No way! Shoyo, are you mad?"
But Shinchi, calm as ever, extended his hand politely. "Well… a dare is a dare."
Everyone screamed with excitement as Harshita hesitated, blushing. Finally, with a sigh and a nervous smile, she placed her hand in his.
The music shifted to a slow tune. Shinchi led her gracefully to the center of the restaurant floor.
As they began to dance, the group went wild.
"Ohhhhhh my love birds!" shouted Vang.
"Look at them!" Noor giggled.
"Too cute!" Juliet clapped her hands.
Harshita cheeks turned pink, her eyes darting to the floor, but Shinchi's calm confidence steadied her. Slowly, she began to smile, moving with him in rhythm.
By the end of the song, the whole table was standing, clapping, and cheering.
When they stopped, Harshita pulled her hand away quickly, her face red.
"Shut up, guys!" she said, flustered, rushing back to her seat.
Vang laughed so hard his eyes watered. "OHHHHH, Harshitaaa, I told you—you and Shinchi really look good together!"
The teasing continued, Harshita covering her face, Shinchi just smiling faintly.
The bottle spun again… this time landing on Aarav.
"Your turn, Aarav," Nikita said slyly. "Truth or Dare?"
The bottle stopped in front of Aarav.
"Truth or Dare?" Nikita asked.
Before Aarav could answer, Vang leaned forward with a mischievous grin.
"I'll give him the dare."
Shoyo groaned loudly. "Ughhh, if Chipakli is giving the dare, it's going to be boring!"
Vang shot him a glare. "Shut up, monkey. Let me finish."
The group burst into laughter.
"Here we go again!" Noor giggled.
Aarav, trying to look brave, said firmly, "Okay, I'll take the dare."
Vang smirked and dropped the bomb.
"Your dare is… to propose to Noor. And you have to say the words: 'I love you.'"
The table exploded with shock.
"OHHHHHHH!"
"Whatttt?!" Roohi shouted, covering her mouth.
Juliet screamed, "This just got real!"
Noor's eyes widened. "Wait—what?!"
Aarav froze. His heart was pounding, palms sweaty. But he had no choice—the whole group was staring, chanting.
"Do it! Do it! Do it!"
He slowly stood up, his eyes locking on Noor. For a moment, the laughter around him faded into silence. Taking a deep breath, he said nervously but clearly:
"Noor… I… I love you."
The table went dead silent for two seconds. Then chaos erupted.
"OH MY GOD!" shouted Harshita.
"No way!" Saver nearly fell out of his chair.
Vang whistled. "Finally, someone said it!"
Noor sat frozen, her cheeks red, not knowing what to say. Her eyes flicked to Shoyo, who just smirked, pretending not to care. But deep down, there was a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Noor lowered her gaze, her voice quiet but firm.
"Sorry, Aarav… I don't like you that way."
The group went silent for a beat. Aarav forced a small smile and shrugged.
"It's okay," he said softly, trying to hide the sting in his heart.
To break the awkwardness, Harshita quickly spun the bottle. It landed on Yuto Yamado.
She smirked. "Yuto, Truth or Dare?"
Yuto adjusted his spectacles, his sharp, handsome eyes glinting under the restaurant lights. Calmly, he said, "Dare."
Harshita smile turned wicked.
"Okay then… dance with Vang."
The table went wild.
"WHATTTTTTTT?!" screamed Juliet, clutching her stomach from laughter.
"Ohhhhhh my god, boss and employee!" Saver shouted.
Shoyo literally fell out of his chair laughing. "Chipakli, you're finished!"
Vang froze, blinking like she had just heard the most impossible thing.
"Wait… WHAT?!"
Harshita shrugged innocently. "It's perfect. You both are wearing matching colors—black and red. Couple dance!"
The group began chanting:
"Dance! Dance! Dance!"
Yuto stood up gracefully, extending his hand toward Vang. His eyes behind the spectacles looked calm, but there was a faint amusement in his smile.
For a moment, Vang just stared at him, completely lost in thought.
Wait… why does he look so handsome tonight?
No, no, stop it, brain! This is my boss! I can't… what the hell is wrong with me?!
"Come on," Yuto said smoothly, "it's just a dare."
Vang blinked rapidly, her face turning red. "Oh my god, I can't believe this… okay fine, just for one minute!"
As they moved to the floor, the group was losing their minds.
"Boss romance!" shouted Shoyo.
"No, no, it's 'Chipakli and Boss Love Story!'" Roohi teased.
The music started, and Vang awkwardly placed her hand in Yuto's. He guided her effortlessly, moving with elegance. Vang, flustered, tried to keep up.
The crowd cheered louder. Noor covered her mouth, giggling. Harshita smirked knowingly.
Inside, Vang's heart raced.
Why is my boss dancing so… perfectly?
Stop thinking, Vang! Just survive this dare!
The song ended with Yuto twirling her lightly. Everyone clapped and screamed like crazy.
Vang pulled away immediately, her face on fire. "Okay okay, enough! Dare complete, stop looking at me!"
Yuto chuckled softly, adjusting his spectacles. "Not bad, Vang. You dance better than I expected."
The table went WOOOOOHHH! While Vang covered her face in embarrassment.
As the laughter from Vang and Yuto's dance finally settled, Roohi suddenly clapped her hands.
"Okay, okay! Enough about Chipakli and her boss. It's Nikita's turn now!"
The bottle spun and landed on Nikita.
"Truth or Dare?" Noor asked, still giggling.
Nikita leaned back confidently. "Dare."
Roohi's grin widened like a cat with a secret.
"Alright then, your dare is… to go on a date with Ansu."
The entire table went silent for half a second before exploding.
"WHAAAAAAT?!" screamed Juliet, banging the table.
"Ohhhhhh Roohi, you're savage!" Saver hollered.
Harshita nearly spit out her drink. "No way!"
Nikita's jaw dropped. "What?! Are you serious, Roohi?"
Roohi crossed her arms, smirking. "Yes, I'm very serious. You said dare, so no backing out now."
Everyone turned to Ansu. His face turned slightly red, but he quickly masked it with a cool smile, pretending to stay calm.
Inside, though, his heart was racing. A date with Nikita… is this really happening?
"Fine," Nikita said, trying to act casual. "I'm not scared. I'll do it. A date with Anshu it is."
The group erupted again.
"OHHHHH DATE CONFIRMED!" Vang shouted.
"Ansu, don't blush bro, we can see it!" teased Shoyo, laughing hard.
"Future couple alert!" Noor sang in a teasing voice.
Ansu just chuckled, shaking his head. "You guys are crazy… but fine. Let's see where this dare takes us."
The tension in the air shifted from comedy to excitement—suddenly everyone wanted to know what would happen next.
The bottle spun again… and this time it landed on Saver.
The group leaned forward, eyes sparkling.
"Saver… Truth or Dare?"
After hours of laughing, shouting, and dares that turned into love confessions, the group was still buzzing with energy. But Saver raised his hand, yawning.
"Guys, guys… enough now. Tomorrow we've got something big."
Harshita tilted her head. "What?"
Nikita smiled knowingly. "Don't you remember? Tomorrow… we go to meet our tuition sir after fifteen years."
The whole table went quiet for a moment, memories flashing in their minds—of old notebooks, group studies, scolding's, and innocent laughter.
"Woah…" whispered Vang, a little nostalgic.
Roohi smiled softly. "It feels unreal. After all this time…"
Shoyo stretched his arms. "He better not call me 'monkey' again, I swear."
Everyone laughed.
"Okay," Nikita clapped her hands, "party's over. Time for sleep. Take your room keys."
Saver, being the host, handed out the keys one by one.
"Vang, here. Harshita, yours. Noor, don't lose it. Shoyo—try not to break the room this time."
Shoyo rolled his eyes. "Very funny."
Slowly, the friends drifted toward their rooms in the restaurant's guesthouse area, still whispering, still giggling. One by one, the lights went off, leaving only the quiet night of Delhi outside.
Tomorrow would be a day they would never forget.
The next morning, the group gathered at the entrance of an old, charming tuition center in Delhi. They had arranged to meet their old teacher after fifteen years—Abhishek Sir.
The door creaked open slowly. There stood their teacher, older now, but with the same warm smile and kind eyes.
"Look at you all…" Sir said softly, his voice filled with emotion. "All grown, all successful… I'm so proud of you."
Everyone smiled, touched.
Then Sir chuckled softly.
"And… Chipakli also came?"
The group burst into laughter instantly. Shoyo slapped his thigh, Harshita laughed loudly.
Vang stepped forward, shaking his head with a grin.
"Sir… you forgot! You are a mosquito and I never leave you… because I eat it!" 😆
The laughter grew louder. Even Abhishek Sir chuckled warmly.
After catching his breath, Sir looked around.
"But… why have you all come here today?" he asked softly.
Nikita stepped forward, smiling.
"Sir… we are going on a trip to Korea. And we thought… we should invite you too."
Sir's eyes widened in surprise.
"Korea? You want me to come?"
"Yes, sir!" they said in unison.
Sir smiled warmly, nodding.
"Okay… I will come."
The group erupted into cheers and laughter, their hearts swelling with joy.
It wasn't just a reunion. It was a promise of another adventure together.
The next day, the group gathered at the airport, their luggage stacked high and smiles even higher. The air buzzed with excitement.
"Can you believe this?" Noor said, adjusting her sunglasses. "We're finally going to Korea!"
"Yes!" Roohi said, laughing. "This is going to be epic. Food, shopping, sightseeing… everything."
Shoyo leaned back in his seat at the gate, smirking. "And of course, more dares."
Vang was already sitting on the plane, looking out the window with a smile. Harshita came to sit beside her.
"So… what's the plan when we land?" Harshita asked softly.
Vang turned, grinning. "First… we explore Seoul. Then we eat. And then… we start making memories we'll never forget."
Kiriti, sitting nearby, pulled out her phone. "We should make a vlog of the whole trip. It'll be amazing to watch later."
"No, we should make a Truth or Dare challenge every day!" Shoyo said, laughing loudly.
Nikita smiled, shaking her head. "You guys are crazy… but I love it."
Ansu, sitting quietly beside Noor, smiled softly. "I'm just happy to be with all of you again."
Meanwhile, Yuto adjusted his spectacles, sitting calmly. Shinchi leaned forward, whispering something to Harshita. Everyone else was chatting, laughing, and teasing each other—filled with a mix of nostalgia and anticipation.
As the flight attendants prepared for takeoff, Vang leaned back in her seat, looking at her friends.
"This… is going to be a trip to remember."
The plane roared to life, lifting them into the skies toward Korea, and the adventure began. ✈️🇰🇷
The plane landed smoothly in Seoul. As the group stepped out of the airport, the crisp air, soft sunlight, and colorful city lights greeted them.
Noor gasped softly, her eyes sparkling. "Wow… it's even more beautiful than I imagined."
Roohi spun around, taking in the view. "This feels like a dream."
Shoyo grinned. "Welcome to Korea, my friends. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime."
Vang and Harshita stepped forward together, looking around in awe. Both said softly at the same time:
"Wow… what a beautiful place… just like a K-drama."
The group turned to them, laughing softly at the coincidence.
"See?" Harshita said with a playful smile. "We're meant to be here together."
Vang nodded, smiling. "Exactly. This feels… magical."
Yuto, standing calmly nearby, adjusted his spectacles. "Focus on the plan. We have a full schedule ahead."
The group had spent the morning exploring Seoul and were now settling into their hotel. Luggage was scattered everywhere, laughter echoed in the hallways.
Suddenly, Yuto walked down the corridor toward a room. He pulled out his key card and slipped inside—without noticing.
A few seconds later, Shinchi followed him, humming softly. They both stepped into the room, talking quietly.
"This trip… it's nice, isn't it?" Shinchi said calmly.
"Yes," Yuto replied, adjusting his spectacles. "But I keep thinking about Vang and Harshita… something is going on between them."
Shinchi chuckled softly. "I noticed too. They're avoiding looking at each other, yet they keep stealing glances."
They continued quietly discussing, unaware of what was happening outside.
Suddenly, the door creaked open. And there stood Vang, holding her bag, confused and startled.
"What are you doing in our room?" she said sharply.
Yuto and Shinchi froze. Yuto stepped forward nervously.
"No… no, this is our room. Look—my key… it opened it. See?" He showed her the card.
Vang blinked, lowering her bag.
"This can't be… our keys have the same number?"
Shinchi sighed softly.
"It seems there's been a mix-up with the room assignments. Sorry about this."
Yuto nodded politely.
"Yes, sorry, Miss Vang. We'll sort it out immediately."
Vang crossed her arms, trying to hide a smile.
"You guys… are unbelievable."
Shinchi smirked faintly. "Maybe, but it makes life more interesting."
Yuto just adjusted his spectacles and gave a small smile.
"Apologies again, Miss Vang."
Vang shook her head, chuckling softly, and walked away.
"Whatever… just don't mess up my stuff."
Shinchi and Yuto exchanged a look, a small smile playing on their lips.
"Well… that was unexpected."
Later in the afternoon, after settling into their hotel rooms, Roohi and Nikita sat together in the hallway outside Jinshi room, laughing softly.
"Remember the party in Delhi?" Roohi giggled, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia.
"Yes! That Truth or Dare game was pure chaos!" Nikita said, laughing.
Suddenly, Roohi, still laughing, stepped backward without noticing… and tripped. 😲
She fell straight toward a door—Jinshi room. Before she could crash, strong arms caught her.
Jinshi body was wet—he had just returned after getting a shower. His damp shirt clung to his chest, and his hair was slightly messy. Roohi froze, her cheeks instantly flushing red.
"Oh my god!" she whispered nervously, pulling away slightly.
Nikita, watching nearby, smiled knowingly, whispering, "Looks like Roohi just made a new friend." She kept talking softly to Roohi about the Delhi party, unaware of the drama about to unfold.
At that exact moment, Ansu walked down the corridor and overheard part of Nikita's conversation.
"What's going on here?" Ansu asked curiously.
Nikita laughed softly. "I just want to give Roohi something special." She pulled out a small ring from her bag. "This is for her."
Ansu tilted his head. "Oh… I'll help." He gently took Roohi's hand—but in the process, accidentally gave her hand to Nikita instead of Roohi's.
Nikita, not noticing, slid the ring onto the hand in front of her. She smiled warmly.
"There… now it's perfect."
Then suddenly, she froze. Her eyes widened in shock.
"Wait… this isn't Roohi's hand!"
The corridor went silent for a moment. Jinshi peeked inside his room, confused. Roohi gasped softly. Ansu looked embarrassed. Vang, Harshita, and others from nearby turned their heads, curious about the sudden noise.
Nikita, now laughing and blushing herself, said,
"Oh my god… what just happened?"
Roohi buried her face in her hands, whispering,
"This… is so embarrassing!"
Everyone burst into laughter, while Jinshi just smirked, shaking his head.
"Well… this trip is definitely going to be interesting."
✨
That night, the group decided to go to a famous club in Seoul. The music was loud, lights flashed everywhere, and the atmosphere was full of energy.
In one corner, Shoyo and Aarav were already in a heated argument.
"You're such a loser!" Aarav snapped.
Shoyo's eyes narrowed. "Excuse me? That's it — you've crossed the line!"
Before anyone could stop them, they started pushing each other, a light fight breaking out right in the middle of the club. People around them started cheering and laughing.
"Come on, fight! Fight!" shouted Shoyo's group.
Meanwhile, Deepika, tired of all the noise, went to get coffee.
She carried it quietly back toward her table. But in the crowd, she tripped slightly and fell… right into Karash.
"Oh! Sorry, Karash!" Deepika said quickly, blushing.
Karash, steadying her with his strong arm, smiled warmly. "It's okay. Don't worry."
Deepika smiled softly. "Thank you."
But before she could step away, her heel caught on something, and she stumbled again. This time she fell forward—right into Karash's arms.
The noise of the club faded for a moment. The lights seemed to dim. Karash looked into her eyes.
"Are you okay, girl?" he asked gently.
Deepak's cheeks turned crimson. "Y-yes… thanks to you."
For a moment, the crowd around them disappeared. It was just the two of them. The music faded into a soft beat.
Their faces were close. The moment felt… electric.
The group at the table gasped softly, noticing the sudden romantic moment.
"Ohhh… love scene alert!" whispered Roohi to Noor.
Vang smirked. "This trip is going to be full of surprises."
Meanwhile, back at the club, Shoyo and Aarav were still arguing—though now they were both laughing, realizing how silly they looked.
But for Deepika and Karash… something had changed forever.
✨
After a night full of laughter, dancing, and unexpected moments, Saver decided to take the lift back to his room.
As he stepped in, he noticed Juliet was already inside. She smiled politely and pressed the button for her floor.
The lift began to move, but suddenly… it froze. The lights flickered softly.
Juliet froze completely. Her eyes widened.
Saver looked around calmly. "It's just a lift stop… probably nothing to worry about."
But Juliet, panic written all over her face, suddenly screamed softly and jumped forward—hugging Saver tightly out of sheer fear. 😳
"What—Juliet?!" Saver exclaimed, laughing nervously.
"It's scary! What if we're stuck here forever?!" she whispered, clinging to him.
Saver chuckled awkwardly, patting her shoulder. "Relax, Juliet. It's just a small stop. The lift will start again."
Juliet still clung to him, blushing.
"You're… safe, right?" she whispered softly.
Saver laughed. "Yes, Juliet. I promise."
The lights flickered back on, and the lift began moving again. Julit slowly pulled away, still slightly trembling.
"I'm… sorry," she said softly, her cheeks pink.
Saver smiled warmly. "No worries… just don't hug me so hard next time."
Juliet giggled nervously as the lift doors opened, and they stepped out—still laughing softly about the whole incident.
The group outside teased them later.
"Juliet, hugging the boss? Classic!" Roohi laughed.
Saver just shook his head with a grin. "You guys are impossible."
✨
he next evening, everyone dressed up beautifully for a fancy dinner.
Nikita had booked the most famous restaurant in Seoul — elegant, candlelit, and buzzing with people.
The group arrived, laughing and chatting. Roohi and Noor took selfies, Shoyo joked with Arav, and Julit hummed softly under her breath.
Just as they were about to sit down, Vang's phone rang. 📱
She looked at the screen — it was a call from Tokyo.
Vang: もしもし? (Moshi moshi?) – Hello?
Caller: ヴァンさん!大変です!会社のラップトップがハッキングされました!止められません!助けてください!
(Vang-san! Taihen desu! Kaisha no rapputoppu ga hakkusaremashita! Tomeraremasen! Tasukete kudasai!)
Vang-san! It's terrible! Our company's laptops have been hacked! We can't stop it! Please help us!
Vang (angrily): 何をしているんですか?!どうしてこんなことになったんですか?!
(Nani o shiteirun desu ka?! Dōshite konna koto ni natta n desu ka?!)
What are you doing?! How could you let this happen?!
Caller: すみません!でも本当に止められません!
(Sumimasen! Demo hontō ni tomeraremasen!)
I'm sorry! But we really can't stop it!
Vang: ...わかりました.私がやります.
(Wakarimashita. Watashi ga yarimasu.)
Fine. I'll handle it.
✨ After Vang cuts the call, everyone looks confused.
Harshita (explaining in English):
"She was speaking Japanese… but I understood. Their company laptops have been hacked, and only Vang can fix it. That's why she has to leave right now."
Everyone at the table fell silent, watching her.
After a moment, Vang cut the call, exhaling deeply. She looked at her friends and forced a small smile.
"Sorry, guys. I… I have some urgent work to handle. You enjoy dinner. I'll join you later if possible."
Harshita stood up instantly. "Vang, wait—do you need help?"
Vang shook her head. "No… this is my company's problem. I'll take care of it."
The group looked at each other, a little worried, but nodded.
As Vang walked out of the restaurant, her sharp heels clicking on the marble floor, Yuto and Shinchi exchanged a glance.
"She won't admit it, but this is dangerous," Shinchi muttered quietly.
Yuto adjusted his glasses. "I know. Maybe… we should keep an eye on her."
Back at the table, everyone tried to continue dinner, but their minds were half on Vang.
Something serious had just entered their vacation.
✨Back at the restaurant, the group tried to keep the mood light, but Yuto quietly slipped away. He stepped outside, pulled out his phone, and called Vang.
📱 Phone Call (Japanese):
Yuto: ヴァン,何が起きたんだ? (Vang, nani ga okita n da?)
Vang, what happened?
Vang (tired but firm): ラップトップがハッキングされました.私がやります.ボス,心配しないで.
(Rapputoppu ga hakkusaremashita. Watashi ga yarimasu. Bosu, shinpai shinaide.)
The laptops were hacked. I'll handle it. Boss, don't worry.
Yuto: 手伝いたいんだ. (Tetsudaitain da.)
I want to help you.
Vang: いいえ,大丈夫.私が一人でやります.本当に大丈夫です.ありがとうございます.
(Iie, daijōbu. Watashi ga hitori de yarimasu. Hontō ni daijōbu desu. Arigatō gozaimasu.)
No, it's fine. I'll manage it alone. Thank you, really.
She cut the call.
Yuto lowered his phone, staring at the city lights. His voice dropped to a whisper in Japanese:
"僕の愛しい人,なぜいつも一人でやるんだ…"
(Baku no itoshii hito, naze itsumo hitori de yarun da…)
My beloved… why do you always do everything alone?
Meanwhile, Vang returned to her hotel room, opened her laptop, and immediately started typing furiously. Lines of code scrolled down the screen as she tried to counter the hack.
Suddenly—
Knock! Knock! 🚪
She frowned. "Who could that be?"
Vang stood up, walked to the door, and opened it.
Her eyes widened in shock.
Standing there, smiling softly, was someone she never thought she'd see again.
"Hi, Vang… it's been a long time," the girl said gently.
Vang's voice trembled.
"Su… Suzie Tan?! My… my old school friend?!"
Suzie smiled, stepping inside slowly.
"Yes. It's me. After all these years… I finally found you."
Vang froze, torn between her present crisis and the sudden return of her past.
"Hi, Vang — what's up? All good? What are you doing here, bro?" Suzie's voice was warm, easy; she had that same schoolfriend calm that always made Vang breathe out.
"Nothing — just work," Vang lied quickly, already half-turned to her laptop. "Okay, bye." She threaded her fingers through the keyboard, eyes on the terminal. "See you," she added, and the door closed gently behind Suzie.
Suzie lingered in the doorway a moment, watching Vang move — a blur of focus and hands. "You sure you're okay?" she asked.
"I'm fine. Stay— stay for a bit?" Vang's voice was clipped but not unkind. Suzie sat on the sofa and watched the screen glow.
For twenty feverish minutes Vang worked like a machine. Commands flew, traces were followed, ports were closed. Lines of red threats flipped to green as she isolated the breach. At last she pushed a final key and exhaled.
"I did it," she whispered. The laptop's alerts quieted. The main server stopped screaming. Vang let herself smile for the first time in hours.
Then the dashboard flashed again — different alerts, more urgent, coming from other systems. Her stomach dropped.
"What the hell." She scrolled. Someone — the attackers — had pivoted. They had moved laterally: payment gateways, merchant accounts, several high-value business wallets. A cascade of unauthorized transfers was in progress. The list included Saver's corporate account, Nikita's company escrow, and multiple VIP client accounts across Tokyo and Delhi.
Vang's hands started to shake. Her victory was only partial — the worm had a new path. If it completed even half of those transactions, people would lose millions overnight.
She shut the laptop and grabbed her phone.
"Everyone." Her voice was steady, but the words were a command. "This is not a boardroom problem. It's an emergency. I need every one of you on this — now."
She hit call.
They gathered around Vang's laptop like a battle team at a raid table. Screens glowed, notifications pinged, and the hotel room smelled of cold coffee and adrenaline. The plan was reckless, brilliant, and their only option: if the usual fixes failed, they'd beat the hacker at his own game — by hunting him down.
"Okay," Vang said, voice low and fierce. "We split tasks. Shoyo, take the malware sample and sandbox it — find the command-and-control fingerprint. Harshita, coordinate with Shinchi and the cyber squad for takedown windows. Yuto, give me any corporate telemetry you have. Saver, work with the banks. I'll pivot through the backdoors and close the lateral paths."
They nodded and got to work.
Shoyo's fingers flew. He treated the malicious code like a boss level he'd played a thousand times — reverse-engineering, isolating routines, pinning down a callback IP. His grin flashed in the dim light. "Found a signature. It's sloppy but unique. It's pinging out of a VPS farm in three hops. I can trace the hops — give me twenty."
Harshita moved like a commander. She kept channels open, ordered packets of data to be preserved for evidence, and readied legal clearances. Shinchi handled the official side: "Once you freeze that endpoint, we move in. I have the cyber liaison on standby." His calm steadied the rest.
Yuto fed them enterprise telemetry — abnormal outbound flows, odd port usage, timestamp correlations. He pulled up a map of the attackers' probable infrastructure. "They're using nested proxies and a rotating wallet queue," he said. "If you choke the C2 in the next window, we can force a reconnect to a decoy you control."
Saver barked orders at his bank contacts and coerced weekend emergency holds on transfers. His voice on the line was steel: "No outgoing until we clear signatures." The financial lifelines began to stiffen.
For four hours they fought in bursts — bursts of sweaty focus, then quick breaths as one system flipped green, another screamed red. Vang dove down rabbit holes of obfuscated code while Shoyo fed her decoded lines. Harshita pinged Shinchi each time they needed a legal or tactical green light. Yuto rerouted traffic, creating a honeypot that slowly looked more attractive than the real servers.
They failed a dozen little times. A reconnection eluded them. A proxy slipped through. They patched, rerouted, rethought. Each failure was a new puzzle piece.
Then, in a moment that felt both accidental and inevitable, Shoyo's screen lit up. "Got it. C2 responded to the decoy. It's falling for the bait." He pushed a script that severed the attacker's control chain. Vang slammed the final command — a clean kill switch she'd written in half an hour — and the room held its breath.
The dashboards stilled. The suspicious transfers stalled mid-route. The alerts quieted.
A beat. Then a roar.
"It's down," Harshita said, unable to keep the disbelief from her voice. Shinchi exhaled like a man who'd been holding a storm inside him. Yuto cracked a rare smile. Saver laughed, loud and joyful. Shoyo whooped and slammed the desk like a gamer finishing a perfect run.
Vang—exhausted, wired, triumphant—allowed herself one long, crooked smile. "We did it," she said simply.
Shoyo leaned back, wiping his forehead. "Hah. Just like a game, right? Boss level, but we carried it." He grinned at Vang. "Nice raid, team."
They celebrated in small, ridiculous ways: high-fives, tired jokes, someone brought out a forgotten pack of cookies. Messages filtered in from banks and partners confirming the holds and stopped transfers. Nikita's voice on the group call sounded raw with relief. "You saved people's lives — and money. Thank you."
Outside, Seoul glittered, oblivious. Inside that small room, the Tuition Circle felt, for a moment, exactly like the kids who'd once solved algebra problems together — only now the problems were life-size, and they had the power to fix them.
They had won. And yes, it had felt a little like winning a game: strategy, teamwork, timing, and that wild, exhausted joy at the end.
"Okay," Harshita said, standing and stretching. "Now we go back down. Dinner can wait, but I'm ordering everything on the menu when we do."
They laughed, gathering their things — tired, wired, and oddly lighter. The crisis had passed, and the circle was stronger for it.
The group gathered around the big table in the hotel lounge. Shoyo placed a strange-looking board in the center. Candles flickered, the lights were dimmed, and everyone leaned closer.
"Alright," Shoyo announced with mock seriousness, "we're going to summon the ghost of this hotel. Whoever the spirit speaks to first will be haunted forever!"
Noor and Roohi exchanged nervous glances. Juliet hugged a pillow. Even Saver, who was in on the plan, tried to keep a straight face.
But at the corner of the table, Vang leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, watching carefully. Beside her, Abhishek Sir adjusted his glasses, pretending to look serious.
"Sir," Vang whispered, smirking, "you know what Shoyo's planning, right?"
Sir chuckled softly, covering his mouth so the others wouldn't see. "No, beta, I don't know anything…" His eyes twinkled mischievously.
Vang grinned. "Fine. Then let's also play a strategy."
They exchanged a secret nod.
The "game" began. Shoyo lowered his voice dramatically.
"Spirit of the house, if you're here… give us a sign."
Saver flicked the lights once (part of the prank). Noor gasped. Roohi clutched Harshita arm.
Juliet whispered, "Oh my god… it's real!"
Shoyo smirked, already imagining how much the girls would scream when the next "scare" happened. But just as he was about to cue Aarav to knock under the table, something else happened.
The candle at the center suddenly went out. 🔥💨
Everyone froze.
"That… wasn't me," Saver whispered.
"What?!" Shoyo frowned, confused.
Vang and Abhishek Sir hid their smiles. They had secretly rigged a thin thread near the candle, and with a little tug, it had blown out.
"Spirit…" Vang said in a spooky voice, perfectly mimicking the tone Shoyo had used earlier. "Why are you disturbing us…?"
The others gasped. Noor covered her mouth. Even Arav looked pale.
Shoyo's eyes widened. "W-wait. Who said that?!"
Abhishek Sir tapped the table gently, creating faint knocking sounds. "Knock… knock…"
Roohi screamed. "It's real!"
Juliet hid behind Saver. Noor clung to Shoyo, who looked both proud and terrified at the same time.
But only Vang and Sir were laughing inside, watching Shoyo's own prank collapse on him.
The room was dark. Candles flickered. Everyone leaned forward around the board. Shoyo's smirk was fading; his prank wasn't going the way he planned.
Suddenly, a deep, booming voice echoed across the room:
"OH-HO… I AM THE GREAT GHOST OF THIS UNIVERSE… HOW DARE YOU DISTURB ME… LAAAAAAAAA…"
The sound rolled through the walls like thunder. Even the glasses on the table rattled. Noor shrieked. Roohi clutched Harshita hand. Juliet buried her face in Saver's shoulder.
Shoyo froze, his mouth open. "W-what the—"
The voice came again, louder:
"WHO SUMMONED ME? WHO DARES TO PLAY WITH THE SPIRITS OF THIS HOUSE?"
Shoyo's eyes darted around the room. "Guys… this isn't funny…"
The candle flames shot higher (thanks to a hidden spritz of aerosol Vang had planned). The room glowed eerie blue.
Then, from behind the curtain, a shadow appeared — tall, flowing, almost glowing.
Everyone screamed. Even Saver jumped.
Everyone rushed Ansu into the car, panicking.
"Hospital, hospital!" Nikita shouted.
"He's having a heart attack!" Noor cried.
But inside, Ansu's lips twitched — he was acting. He just didn't want to admit he got scared by the "ghost voice."
The car zoomed down the dark Korean road. Suddenly — CRAAAASH! 🌳 A giant tree fell across the street, blocking their way. The headlights shone on twisted branches. The night went silent.
Inside the car, everyone froze.
And then… a low, chilling voice slithered through the air:
"Shoooooyoooooo…"
Shoyo's eyes went wide. His breath caught. He gripped Saver's arm.
"D-don't act like that, Saver!" he hissed.
Saver raised both hands. "It's not me!"
The voice came again, deeper:
"Shoooooyoooooo… come ouuuuut…"
Even Abhijeet leaned forward nervously. "Uh… maybe we should… stay inside?"
But Shoyo clenched his fists. "No way. I'm not scared!" He muttered a quick Hanuman Chalisa under his breath, puffed out his chest, and stepped out of the car like a hero.
The night wind howled. Branches cracked. And then—
A shadowy figure appeared.
Shoyo squinted. His lips trembled.
"It's… it's YOU!"
From inside the car, the girls leaned forward, whispering.
"Is he… actually scared?" Roohi asked.
"No," Harshita smirked. "He's terrified."
Shoyo's voice cracked. "Y-you think you can scare me?!"
Suddenly— "HOOOOOOOOOOO!" 👻
A figure in a flowing white blanket leapt in front of him, arms outstretched.
The car erupted in screams. Noor buried her face in Nikita's lap. Saver ducked. Even Roohi squealed.
But then—
Vang calmly rolled down her window and yelled:
"Sir! It's over, sir! You came at the wrong time!"
The blanket slipped. And there was Abhishek Sir, laughing so hard his glasses almost fell off.
"Arre, beta… I thought I'll join the prank too! But looks like I scared the wrong person."
Shoyo stomped his foot. "SIRRRR! You almost gave me a REAL heart attack!"
Ansu suddenly sat up, completely fine.
"Same here!" he admitted sheepishly.
Everyone: "YOU WERE ACTING?!"
The car burst into laughter, echoing through the night.
after all the ghost drama, fake heart attacks, and Sir's late comedy entry, everyone was still laughing in the hotel lobby.
So readers' season 1 is completed. Season 2 will be upload soon be patience and curious about what I will upload in season 2 which is full of suspense, drama and comedy.
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Shadow v.t