A new week brought new excitement to GMM University.
Colorful banners decorated the campus, and students hurried from one building to another carrying supplies, costumes, and event schedules.
The annual GMM University Festival was only two weeks away.
Every department had been assigned a booth, and the Student Council was responsible for overseeing the entire event.
Inside the Student Council office, Sky stood before a large whiteboard covered with plans.
“We have to inspect every department’s preparations by Friday,” he said.
“The festival represents the university. We can’t afford mistakes.”
His council members nodded.
“Yes, President.”
One student raised a hand.
“The Architecture Department requested permission to build a large entrance arch for the festival.”
Sky glanced at the proposal.
The applicant’s name was familiar.
Nani Hirunkit.
Without hesitation, Sky signed the approval form.
“Approved.”
Another council member smiled knowingly.
“You didn’t even read the details.”
Sky calmly replied,
“I trust his work.”
The room fell silent for a moment.
Several members exchanged amused glances.
Their once emotionless Student President had changed.
Even if only a little.
Meanwhile, the Architecture Department buzzed with excitement.
Students gathered around a massive blueprint spread across a table.
“This entrance arch has to be finished in ten days,” Professor Anan explained.
“It will be the first thing visitors see.”
Nani carefully examined the design.
“I have an idea.”
Everyone turned toward him.
The professor’s eyes lit up.
“Excellent.”
“It will make our university stand out.”
The team immediately began revising the design.
That afternoon, Sky arrived at the Architecture studio for the official inspection.
As Student President, he needed to review each department’s progress.
The moment he entered, several students straightened their posture.
“Good afternoon, President.”
Sky nodded politely.
“I’m here for the inspection.”
Professor Anan welcomed him.
“Perfect timing.”
“Nani is explaining the final design.”
Standing before the presentation board, Nani confidently described the project.
“The structure will use recycled wood and lightweight steel.”
“The curved roof symbolizes unity between tradition and innovation.”
Sky listened carefully.
His mechanical engineering background allowed him to understand the structural details immediately.
When the presentation ended, he walked closer to the blueprint.
“This support beam.”
He pointed to one section.
“If strong winds hit from this direction…”
“…the load distribution will become uneven.”
Nani looked closely.
“…You’re right.”
He quickly recalculated the measurements.
A smile slowly spread across his face.
“That solves the problem.”
Professor Anan nodded in approval.
“Excellent teamwork.”
The students around them exchanged excited whispers.
“They work together so naturally.”
“It’s like they’ve designed buildings together for years.”
Neither Sky nor Nani noticed the comments.
As the inspection ended, the professor called out.
“President Sky.”
Sky turned around.
“I’d like to thank you.”
“For what?”
“For helping my student.”
Sky glanced at Nani before answering quietly,
“He’s helping the university.”
Nani smiled.
“And you’re helping me.”
For a brief moment, their eyes met.
Neither of them looked away immediately.
It was only a few seconds.
Yet somehow…
Those few seconds felt longer than any conversation they had shared before.
That evening, as they returned home together, Nani looked at Sky with a curious smile.
“I didn’t know you understood architecture.”
Sky chuckled softly.
“I don’t.”
“I just understand how buildings stay standing.”
Nani laughed.
“And I understand how to make them beautiful.”
Sky looked at him.
“Then I guess…”
“…we make a good team.”
Nani’s smile widened.
“I think we do.”
Neither of them realized it, but somewhere between engineering calculations, blueprints, shared lunches, and quiet evenings…
Their fake partnership was slowly becoming a genuine friendship.
And perhaps…
Something even deeper had already begun to take root.