Back in the classroom, Lika slowly sat down in her seat, casting frequent glances toward Suchen sitting nearby. A complex swirl of emotions filled her heart—part annoyance toward him, part a trace of an elusive joy.
She muttered to herself inwardly, "This guy is just the worst! How dare he flirt with me! Still... this feeling isn't half bad."
Around them, her classmates began buzzing with discussion, their voices growing louder and louder. Hearing the chatter, a surge of triumph and pride swelled within Lika. "Hmph!" She lifted her chin, striking a haughty pose as she thought to herself, "My man is simply amazing!" The corners of her lips curled up into a faint smile.
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