Our Not So Sweet Summer
ch- 1
[Group Chat:]
(Members: Dahee, Hana, Minho)
Dahee was lazily scrolling through her phone when her screen suddenly lit up with an all-caps message from Hana.
Dahee blinked at her screen, unimpressed.
Park Minho
You finally learned to type like a normal person?
Yoo Hana
NO, YOU IDIOT. DAHEE, WE GOT IN!!!
Dahee squinted at the message.
Lee Dahee
Got in .....where?
Yoo Hana
SHINHWA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP!!
Her brain short-circuited for a second. Then, it hit her.
Lee Dahee
WAIT. HOLD UP. You actually APPLIED???
Yoo Hana
Of course! You were the one complaining about wanting to escape your family this summer
Dahee’s jaw dropped. Sure, she had mentioned how suffocating her family was, but she didn’t mean to—
Lee Dahee
That was a THOUGHT, not an APPLICATION REQUEST
Yoo Hana
Too late <3 You’re officially going.
Dahee felt her blood pressure rising.
(Dahee has left the chat.)
Minho’s laughing emoji popped up instantly
Park Minho
LMAOOOO she rage-quit.
Yoo Hana
She’ll be fine. Probably throwing a pillow at the wall right now.
[Private Chat: Dahee & Hana]
Dahee furiously opened her chat with Hana, her fingers flying across the keyboard.
Lee Dahee
You ACTUALLY signed me up???
Yoo Hana
Think about it: summer away from your family, new experiences, maybe even a summer romance~
Dahee made a gagging sound.
Lee Dahee
Gross. Delete that thought
Yoo Hana
C’mon, it’ll be fun!! Minho is coming too. We can suffer together.
Lee Dahee
That’s supposed to make me feel better??
Dahee let out a deep sigh. She was already imagining two months of chaos with these two lunatics.
Yoo Hana
I KNOW. Now pack your bags, babe. We leave in two days.
[Private Chat: Dahee & Minho]
Park Minho
So how’s it feel to be scammed into summer camp?
Dahee clenched her jaw, her fingers tightening around her phone.
Lee Dahee
I’m plotting my revenge as we speak.
Park Minho
Make it good. She deserves it.
Lee Dahee
Oh, it’ll be legendary.
After a long, dramatic sigh, Dahee finally returned to the group chat. She cracked her knuckles before typing.
Lee Dahee
Fine. I’m going. But if I die, I’m taking you both with me.
Dahee sighed, staring at the acceptance email still open on her screen. She had no idea what she was getting herself into.
ch- 2
[Dahee’s House – Living Room]
Dahee sat on the couch, her hands clenched into fists on her lap. Across from her, her parents sat stiffly, their expressions unreadable. The atmosphere was tense—like a courtroom before the final verdict.
Lee Dahee
Mom… Dad… I need to talk to you about something.
Mrs. Lee
If it’s about that camp, the answer is no.
Dahee flinched. Wow. No hesitation. No discussion. Just straight-up rejection.
Mr. Lee
You’re too young to be spending two months away from home.
Lee Dahee
I’m sixteen! That’s practically an adult!
Mrs. Lee
Practically. But not actually.
Lee Dahee
… That makes no sense.
Her parents gave her a firm look. Dahee groaned internally. This was going to be harder than she thought.
But lucky for her, she had backup.
The doorbell rang, and within seconds, Hana and Minho stormed into the living room like two lawyers ready to argue their case.
Yoo Hana
Mr. and Mrs. Kang!
Park Minho
Lovely to see you both on this fine evening.
Dahee’s parents blinked, surprised by their sudden arrival.
Mr. Lee
Did you two plan this?
Yoo Hana
Actually, yes! Because we come bearing evidence.
She dramatically pulled out a folder filled with printed papers and smacked it onto the table.
Her parents exchanged a confused glance
Yoo Hana
Facts. Statistics about the benefits of summer camps! Did you know that 87% of teens who attend camp develop better social skills?
Park Minho
And look at this! A whole list of successful people who went to summer camps. Elon Musk! Steve Jobs!
Lee Dahee
.... Did they actually go to summer camp?
Mr. Lee
Sighs That’s all very… interesting. But our answer is still—
She turned to Dahee, giving her a quick, meaningful nod.
Dahee inhaled deeply. It was time for the big guns.
Lee Dahee
*Sniff* Mom… Dad… Do you not trust me?
Her parents’ expressions faltered slightly. Hana and Minho exchanged excited glances. It was working.
Lee Dahee
I work so hard. I never ask for anything. All I wanted was this one chance to experience something new… *sniff* but if you don’t believe I can handle it, then… I understand…
She looked away dramatically, wiping an imaginary tear. Minho, fully committed to the act, clutched his chest.
Park Minho
I can’t believe this… such a pure soul… suffering…
Yoo Hana
This is a tragedy.
Dahee’s mom let out a long sigh, rubbing her temples. Her dad looked… hesitant.
Dahee’s eyes widened. Wait. Was she hearing correctly?
Lee Dahee
OH MY G— I MEAN… Thank you, I promise I’ll be responsible!
Park Minho
We’re geniuses.
Dahee grinned. This summer was finally happening.
ch- 3
[Dahee’s Room – The Night Before Camp]
Dahee sat in the middle of her room, surrounded by an explosion of clothes, shoes, and random objects she definitely didn’t need for camp. Her suitcase lay open in front of her… completely empty.
Lee Dahee
I have nothing to wear 😩
Yoo Hana
You have an entire closet, babe.😑
Park Minho
And yet, here we are, in the middle of this war zone 😒
The three of them were currently on a video call, with Hana lounging on her bed and Minho lying upside down on his couch.
Yoo Hana
Okay, okay, show me what you packed so far
Dahee glanced at her suitcase
Lee Dahee
It’s hard, okay?! What if I pack too much? What if I forget something? What if—
Park Minho
What if you just start packing instead of overthinking?
Yoo Hana
Exactly! Here, I made a checklist for you
A second later, a document popped up in the group chat. Dahee clicked on it and—
Lee Dahee
Why is “common sense” on this list?
Park Minho
Because you need it
Yoo Hana
Focus, people!! Let’s get packing!
Lee Dahee
Okay, I think I’m done!
Yoo Hana
Great! Now check the list
Yoo Hana
You packed—
✔ Clothes
✔ Toiletries
✔ Shoes
✔ Phone charger
Park Minho
Did you pack your brain?
Yoo Hana
WAIT. Did you pack snacks?
Park Minho
What kind of amateur goes to camp without snacks?!
Yoo Hana
You need emergency chocolate. Emergency ramen. Emergency EVERYTHING.
Lee Dahee
I wasn’t aware camp was a survival show
After stuffing half a convenience store into her suitcase, Dahee finally zipped it shut. She flopped onto her bed, exhausted
Lee Dahee
Done. I am officially a packing legend.
Yoo Hana
More like a packing disaster.
Park Minho
Can’t wait to see what you actually forgot
Lee Dahee
If I forgot something, it’s your fault for distracting me.
Yoo Hana
Alright, bestie, get some sleep! Tomorrow is gonna be INSANE.
Lee Dahee
Ugh, don’t remind me.
Park Minho
Too late. Good luck surviving camp, nerd.
(Minho has left the chat.)
Yoo Hana
See you tomorrow, Dahee!!
Dahee sighed and put down her phone. Tomorrow… her life at Shinhwa International Summer Camp would begin.
She had no idea what to expect… but knowing her luck?
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