[Lee Inhwa’s POV]

  Day 1:   I honest to god did not know why I was here in this situation. One that made me so freaking uncomfortable. I sat with 24 other individuals in a living room who all introduced themselves and were now staring, waiting for my own introduction.   I hated that my mother and sister signed me up for this soon to be train wreck. But I may as well use it to my advantage. I knew this was a popular show, one that my ex-best friend loves to watch. So I'm sure she'd watch this season just like she did the previous 12. Only this season she'd know one of the Islanders aka me. She went behind my back and was sleeping with my now ex-boyfriend and to top it off they officially got together after I found out.   All I needed to say was my name, age and a fun fact. That fun fact may just be a jab at the two of them.   “Hello, I’m Lee Inhwa, I’m 25. And a fun fact is that I never in a million years thought I’d be on a show like this given that I was happily in love a little over a month ago but you know, who doesn’t love when their boyfriend cheats on them with their best friend.” I shrug at the not-so-subtle jab at my ex and my best friend. “According to my ex I’m extremely boring and unlovable so there’s that.”   One of the girl’s I believe her name was Jooeun, it was my own fault for not paying attention to any of their intros scoffs. “Pity party much. No wonder he cheated.”   Everyone’s head turns towards her. “Jooeun!” One of the other girl’s says in a scolding voice.   The boy who sat next to me, Kun nudges my arm. “Don’t listen to her, I think it’s nice that you got all that off your chest.”   I slowly nod towards him. “Thanks.”   But my eyes don’t miss the glare sent towards me by the Jooeun girl. Day 1 and I already had an enemy. But maybe, just maybe by the luck of some force of nature I’d only be in this house, this uncomfortably awkward situation, for the remainder of the week. I don’t know how anyone could want to pair up with me after that. I honestly just wanted to be at home in my bed because I was not here or ready for love again. I didn't want to even try.   -   After intros the production members usher us girls to the upstairs floor where several bedrooms were. Each room was identical to the other, a queen bed in each of them.  I roll my eyes were they queens because eventually people would be sleeping in them together? Twin beds would've saved so much more space. I knew from occasionally watching the show with my best friend who shall not be named that as the show progressed the number of rooms and beds dwindled down. I prayed, no, I knew I wouldn't have to worry about that since a girl, me, was guranteed to go home by the end of the week.   There were more of us than guys right now so no doubt one of us would be going.   -   Day 2:   I don’t know why it surprises me as much as it does to see that there was already a couple formed on day 2. Coming down from the girl’s side of the house to see Lucas and Yeori kissing in the kitchen was not something I needed to see. I mean the two were both drop dead gorgeous so it made sense.   Hell everyone here was, except for me, I did not feel like I was anywhere near as beautiful as those present in this house. It made me wonder why exactly I was chosen to even be a cast member for the show. Maybe they chose me as a comedic relief or knowing that I’d go home week 1. I don’t know.   “Nice of you to join us.” The girl known as Mirae waves at me from her barstool. Beside her sat Taeyong. If I could've stayed in my room all day I would've but production had gotten on to me and ushered me out moments ago.   My eyes dart back over to Lucas and Yeori who despite knowing people were in the room were still going at it. “They’ve been at it all morning.” Taeyong murmurs. “Just ignore them.”   Mirae waves me over to the spot next to her, I trudge over slipping into the seat with a sigh. “Cereal?” She gestures a box towards me before Taeyong slides the milk and an empty bowl in my direction.   “Thanks.”   After pouring me a bowl I start munching away.   “By the way, I thought it was brave of you to call out your ex and friend like you did.” Mirae hums, seeming almost proud. “I could never muster up the courage to do that.”   “Yeah, me either.” Taeyong murmurs sending me a thumbs up. “I admire your bravery as well.”   I nod, even though it felt nice to call them out it didn’t make me feel any better overall. I was still heart broken over losing not only my boyfriend of five years but my best friend since childhood too.   “Anybody catch your eye yet?” Mirae hums glancing towards me.   I shake my head. “No, I honestly don’t even want to be here so I may volunteer to be the first to go home.”   “Nonsense, you should stay and try and find someone here. You have nothing to lose.” She shrugs. "I mean no one here does really."   “This isn’t really my thing, no offense to you guys, but I’m more so on the shy side.” My eyes fix on my bowl. “Enough about me what about you two, who do you have your eyes on?”   Mirae laughs glancing at Taeyong. “We’ve actually paired up, we bonded over video games earlier.”   “Oh I see.” I laugh lightly. “Well congrats on making it past week 1 then.”   I couldn't get over how weird this show was.   -   Day 3:   The amount of couples increased by day 3. Lucas and Yeori were still all over each other. Taeyong and Mirae were doing their own thing. Johnny and Hana paired up. Mark and Minjung, Ten and Eunah, Yuta and Soojin, Sicheng and Chaesol, and Jaehyun and Sooyoung. It honestly surprised me how fast people could come to like someone. I don't think I could fall for someone as fast as these people are.   Currently still single were me, Jooeun, Kun, Yein, Doyoung, Moonhee, Jungwoo, Taeil, and Heejin left unpaired. Though I suspected Jungwoo would end up with Heejin before the day was over because wherever she went he followed with puppy-like eyes.   -   Day 4:   Just like I suspected Jungwoo ends up pairing up with Heejin. Which leaves the rest of those mentioned before uncoupled.   Surprisingly no one else couples up during the night despite it being over halfway through the week. But I guess it makes sense as like I mentioned the day before people are falling for one another very quickly. I really didn't understand this show?   -   Day 5:   In the middle of day 5 Taeil and Yein pair up leaving 5 of us uncoupled. Two more days and I could finally go home. Despite Mirae and Taeyong being coupled up they kept me company often and honestly I was really thankful for them. I really like the both of them (as friends of course) and I think they are super cute together. They were a couple I'd continue to route for once I was go