CHAPTER 59:“The Great Graduation Sneak-In”

The next day, Nian and Xuanye woke up at 6 a.m. and booked a cab. As they quietly stepped out of the dorm, they noticed the boys were still sleeping. With a fond smile, Xuanye scribbled a note and placed it on the table.

Turning to Nian, she said, "I've informed them and left a note."

Nian nodded. "Great. Let's go."

The girls closed the door gently behind them and got into the cab.

Inside the dorm, the moment the sound of the car faded, the boys flung off their blankets and exhaled in relief.

Joshua laughed. "If they had stayed a minute longer, I would've burst out laughing."

The boys quickly stood up and straightened their clothes. Jeonghan clapped his hands. "Alright boys, it's our time. Let's change our appearance!"

With a playful salute, the members rushed to their rooms and soon emerged in disguise—each wearing jeans, oversized shirts, jackets, and caps. They lined up outside like undercover agents.

Moments later, their manager Zheng arrived in the van, parking in front of the dorm. Stepping out, he looked at them and groaned.

"Guys, are you really doing this? If any paparazzi spot you, this could explode into a PR disaster."

Wonwoo grinned. "Zheng, you're the one handling it. We trust you."

Stunned, Zheng looked at Jeonghan, who added confidently, "We've planned everything. No one will recognize us. Look at our outfits—we blend in like college students."

Zheng sighed. Only you could say that with a straight face. As your manager for ten years, I know exactly how this will end... He shook his head in disbelief.

Still smiling, the members piled into the van. Woozi chuckled and gave Zheng a pat on the shoulder.

Standing by the van, Zheng muttered, "God… help me. Please, let no one notice them."

He climbed into the driver's seat and started the engine.

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Meanwhile, Nian and Xuanye arrived at their college. They returned to their dorm, freshened up, and got dressed for their graduation.

Nian wore a flowy red long top with her hair down in soft waves. Xuanye paired a sleek crop top with a blazer, long pants, and a stylish ponytail.

Standing in front of the mirror, the girls beamed at their reflections. "Looking stunning," Xuanye said. Nian winked back. "We're slaying today."

They headed out to join their classmates.

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At the same time, the boys' van pulled into the college parking lot at 8 a.m. As they got out, they checked themselves in the van windows, feeling proud of their disguises.

Manager Zheng stepped out and noticed them posing and taking selfies.

Are they here to surprise the girls or hijack the entire graduation? he wondered.

"We've arrived," Zheng informed them.

The boys lit up. Jeonghan, now the unofficial leader of this covert mission, said, "Alright team, let's make this surprise count—but stay subtle."

Everyone nodded.

As they stepped out, Zheng stood in their way.

"Guys, do you really think you're fooling anyone with jeans, loose shirts, and overcoats? You look exactly like idols trying to look normal."

Boo walked forward and deadpanned, "Zheng, would you prefer we show up dressed like we're from the 80s instead?"

Without missing a beat, Zheng replied, "Boo, you and your group already act like old men. Dressing the part won't change a thing."

Boo gave him a dramatic side-eye while the rest laughed. Jeonghan clapped Zheng's shoulder. "Relax. If we're not worried, why are you?"

Zheng groaned. "Because I'm the one who gets scolded by the company—not you!"

The boys laughed even harder and began to walk away. Zheng covered his face with his hand in exasperation.

The members, now in full stealth mode, walked across campus with their hands in their pockets, masks on, and coats blowing in the breeze. Sunlight hit their backs, and their confident strides made them look like the coolest brotherhood on campus.

Hoshi ruffled his hair like a K-drama gangster while Jeonghan led the way like a runway model—with the rest following like royalty on his heels.