The debate hall buzzes with anticipation as Ji-eun and Min-ah find themselves paired once again. This time, the topic is more personal: “The Power of Curiosity in Unraveling Truth.”

  Scene 1: The Library

  Ji-eun pores over dusty volumes, her mind a whirlwind of facts and figures. She believes curiosity is a distraction—an unnecessary detour from the path of reason. But Min-ah, sitting across from her, flips through a dog-eared novel with a smile. Her eyes sparkle with wonder.

  “Curiosity,” Min-ah begins, “is the heartbeat of discovery. It’s the reason we explore hidden corners of the world, the reason we question norms.”

  Ji-eun scoffs. “Fairy tales and daydreams,” she mutters.

  Scene 2: The Hidden Letter

  Min-ah leans closer. “What if curiosity leads us to truths we’ve been blind to?” She slips a folded letter across the table—a secret she’s kept for years. “Read it,” she whispers.

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  Ji-eun unfolds the paper, her eyes widening. It’s a love letter—written by Min-ah to an unnamed girl. The words ache with longing, vulnerability, and unspoken feelings.

  “Curiosity,” Min-ah says softly, “made me write that. It made me brave enough to explore my heart.”

  Scene 3: The Midnight Stroll

  They walk together under the moonlight, the debate forgotten. Min-ah points to constellations, weaving stories of ancient gods and lost lovers. Ji-eun listens, her logical mind unraveling.

  “Curiosity,” Min-ah murmurs, “is the compass that guides us to hidden galaxies within ourselves.”

  Scene 4: The Unanswered Question

  Back in the debate hall, Ji-eun faces the audience. Her arguments are razor-sharp, but her eyes keep drifting to Min-ah. She wonders about the girl behind the love letter, the one who stirred Min-ah’s curiosity.

  “Curiosity,” Ji-eun says, her voice unsteady, “can lead us astray.”

  Scene 5: The Verdict

  The judges deliberate. Ji-eun’s logic is impeccable, but Min-ah’s vulnerability lingers. When the decision is announced, Ji-eun’s heart clenches. Min-ah wins—not because of facts, but because of the questions she dared to ask.

  As they leave the hall, Min-ah slips her hand into Ji-eun’s. “Curious about something?” she teases.

  Ji-eun hesitates, then nods. “Yes. About you.”