Joy was eleven when she first met Jae.
They had been in the same class then. And Joy, having transferred to the school, didn’t know anyone else. All she knew was that Jae was the center of the class’s social circle, a troublemaker with an aura of mischief around him. And his group was notorious for their reckless and stupid antics, which had given them a rather bad reputation among the teachers and students alike.
Joy quickly made friends in class. She became close to a cute girl named Irene, who sat beside her. Irene's warm smile and genuine kindness made her instantly likable. Joy also became close friends with the class vice-president, Angela. Angela was determined to maintain a positive atmosphere in the class, often mitigating the disruptions caused by Jae and his group, which was w
