Cen Jin x Chen Chu
Arrogant and proud x brash and cocky
They exchanged glances amid the chaos of their sophomore year. She remembered his silhouette for many, many years. Maybe there was something between them...
"Your name?" "Cen Jin. Cen as in Cen Shen, Jin as in 'the zither has fifty strings for no reason.'" "Second in the grade, huh?" "Yes. Pleased to meet you, first in the grade." "Heh."
We both had our reasons for parting back then. Maybe you left, and I would have followed you without hesitation. But Chen Chu, this time I want to be the one to take the first step toward you. When they parted that year, Cen Jin went abroad after saying just a few words. She made it sound nice, saying they'd meet again at the summit. But weren't her actions really saying she didn't want to keep in touch with him? Cen Jin, I'm not going to let that happen.
Cen Jin, no matter what you're really like, with me, Chen Chu, you can do anything, even things you never thought you'd do. If you want to do it, then do it. If you want to win, I'll help you win. You are my whole world. You don't have to come to me. Just stand where you are, and I'll always take your side.
Cen Jin: "Chen Chu, hold on to your arrogance. Don't bow your head or change yourself for me. I won't let you give up your pride, either. Be yourself. Don't lower your head. You deserve the very best."
Chen Chu: "Cen Jin, you're the very, very best in the whole world. Better than the best."
Premise: The author uses their own life as the foundation for the story. There is no Chen Chu in real life, and he is not based on anyone.
