The Ministry of Growing Up

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Sixteen is when Seulgi is obsessed with being better, better, better; Krystal is never not running out of time; Kai is ridiculously cryptic; Jinri is standing at the edge of a cliff; everyone loves Wendy except for Wendy; Suzy is always too far away; Daehyun thinks it's all a waste; and Sehun is the calm but never the storm.

(And that's not even half the drama).

 

 

 

Foreword

 

MAIN CAST:

I don't usually like making cast lists, but this story has such a massive cast, so the following list can be used as a reference if all the names and relationships get confusing.

The girls

Seulgi: 16 years old, 11th grade. Best friends with Krystal and Jinyoung; quite close to Suzy. Sits with the boys at lunch. Very observant, likes to talk about feelings.

Krystal: 16 years old, 11th grade. Best friends with Seulgi and Daehyun; quite close to Suzy. Sits with the boys at lunch.

Suzy: 17 years old, 11th grade. Myungsoo’s girlfriend. Quite close to Seulgi and Krystal. Sits with the boys at lunch.

Jinri: 16 years old, 11th grade. The youngest of the girls. Sits with Wendy, Bomi, Hayoung, Luna, Irene and Jieun.

Wendy: 16 years old, 11th grade. Sits with Jinri, Bomi, Hayoung, Luna, Irene and Jieun.

The boys

Note— the boys listed are not all main characters, but they are all in the same social group.

Kai: 16 years old, 11th grade. In an unnamed band with Daehyun, Baekhyun, and Sungjong. No one really knows what he’s thinking.

Daehyun: 17 years old, 11th grade. In an unnamed band with Kai, Baekhyun, and Sungjong. Out of the boys, he’s the closest to the girls. Hates Chanmi.

Sehun: 16 years old, 11th grade. Swimmer. Obsessed with girls. Still not sure how he feels about Chanmi.

Kangjoon: 16 years old, 11th grade. Swimmer. Minah’s ex-boyfriend.

Sungjong: 16 years old, 11th grade. In an unnamed band with Kai, Baekhyun, and Daehyun. Has a past with Seulgi. Rubik’s cube master. Perpetually annoyed, and uses the word ‘epitome’ too much.

Jinyoung: 16 years old, 11th grade. The mood maker of the group. Eats anything and everything, 24-7. American football player. Always cheerful, but his on again, off again girlfriend, Naeun, is always yelling at him. Best friends with Seulgi.

Baekhyun: 17 years old, 11th grade. In an unnamed band with Kai, Daehyun, and Sungjong. Has been distant from the boys ever since he started dating Taeyeon. Plays soccer for the junior national team.

Myungsoo: 18 years old, 12th grade (senior). Suzy’s boyfriend. Sweet, but (more often than not) clueless.

Taehyung: 16 years old, 11th grade. Thinks he’s the ‘normal’ one of the bunch.

Chen: 16 years old, 11th grade. Always hitting on girls, but is actually sincere at heart.

Chanyeol: 16 years old, 11th grade. Tries to be the life of the party, but is disappointed easily and sulks when people get angry at him.

Also mentioned:

Minah: 17 years old, 12th grade (senior). Kangjoon’s ex-girlfriend.

Taeyeon: 17 years old, 11th grade. Lost all her friends since she began dating Baekhyun. Likes horses.

Naeun: 16 years old, 11th grade. Jinyoung’s on again, off again girlfriend. Princess of the 11th grade.

Bomi: 17 years old, 11th grade. In Seulgi, Krystal and Jinri’s biology class.

Chanmi: 16 years old, 11th grade. Eye candy for the boys, but extremely obnoxious.

Hayoung: 16 years old, 11th grade. Bomi’s best friend.

Luna: 17 years old, 11th grade. Friends with all the girls.

Irene: 16 years old, 11th grade. Best friends with Jieun; also very close to Seulgi.

Jieun: 16 years old, 11th grade. Used to be best friends with Seulgi.

Yun: 16 years old, 11th grade. In the same chemistry class as Seulgi, Sehun, Kai, Irene and Jinri.

Zico: 17 years old, 11th grade. Friends with all the boys, occasionally does vocals for the boys’ unnamed band.

 

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A/N (3/08/14): Hi! I've been wanting to write a story like this for a while, and the opportunity + inspiration finally arose, so here it is. 

This will be a long highschool!au fic, with the main theme being coming-of-age. 

There'll be a bit of comedy, some angst, drama-- a little bit of everything, really. I think this is my biggest cast yet, too!

Thanks in advance for your interest, as well as any support and encouragement!

 

 

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chromehearts123
#1
Chapter 4: I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS STORY! favorite characters go to Chanyeol, Chen, and Krystal! I'm hardcore shipping Seulgi x Kai (but who isn't lol) and Daehyun x Krystal ^^ I really don't like Jinri, Wendy is mehhh, and I'm lightweight excited to see if anything happens with Sehun and Chanmi. I love how many storylines are in this fic and it just gets more and more addicting to read. There's a billion love triangles, friendship problems, and it's just a REALLY good story about coming-of-age ^^ I'M HOOKED AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR AN UPDATE <3
Jehoebaby #2
Chapter 4: Wow, I'm hooked! at first I thought it would be hard to keep track of all the characters, but surprisingly they're easy to remember since they're incorporated well so good job! also, I love the different and short interactions, it keeps things interesting. lastly, I'm loving Seulgi and Kai, you give just the right amount of attention to them ! thank you, and hope you keep writing :)
OnASnowyDay
#3
Chapter 4: HAHAHA OMG
KAI AND SEULGI GIVE ME LIFE
i cant with kai i just cant
Hanbinnie98 #4
Chapter 3: Plz update soon authornim ~~~~~~~~
tinkerjung
#5
Chapter 4: Wow this is very great.
I thought it's indeed Seulgi-centric?
I can't wait to read the next events. Please do updates! ^^
sooswifty
#6
Chapter 4: Kai and Seulgi's relationship is my favorite. They are like teasing me ^^ hope you update soon author-nim:)
sooswifty
#7
Chapter 4: I cracked up with Kai's most epic and lamest excuse one could make XD