In the hostel room, Pooja and Sneha noticed Anaya and Riya getting unusually distracted.
They asked "Anaya, Riya, what happened to you? Are those breaking news updates from the President really bothering you that much?"
Suddenly, Riya received a call.
She picked up, frustration in her voice "Girls, my father's arguing with me about yesterday's blind date. He wants me to meet him at that restaurant. Please come with me."
Pooja and Sneha immediately responded "Okay, we'll come."
But Anaya froze upon hearing the news. Her mind was stuck on the announcement:
"Today evening, the new Vice President, Mr. Ranvijay, will be giving a live address."
Anaya murmured to herself in low voice "I am pretty sure... this was never supposed to happen before..."
Sneha snapped Anaya back to reality by waving a hand in front of her face.
After getting ready, the girls headed outside.
There, they spotted a youth with a guitar the same one who earlier grabbed and accidentally dropped Ayaan.
Anaya, without hesitation, pushed the stranger with frustration, dusted off Ayaan's clothes, and adjusted his shirt carefully.
She looked up at him and asked worriedly "Are you okay, Ayaan?"
Ayaan, blinking at her sudden fussing, replied "Yeah... I'm okay."
Meanwhile, the youth with the guitar stood back, smiling as he softly murmured "It's beautiful…"
After making sure Ayaan was fine, Anaya turned sharply to glare at the stranger and demanded "Who the hell are you?"
Still smiling brightly, carrying an air of calm mischief, the youth replied "My name is Teja... The Admirer of Beauty of Love."
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Staring at the youth with the guitar, Pooja and Sneha leaned close, whispering excitedly to each other "Yesterday night... we encountered this man, right? He's really handsome. Let's find out if he's single, and if he is... let's fight to see who wins him!"
Hearing the girls whispering, Teja suddenly shivered slightly but maintained his gentle smile.
Meanwhile, Riya and Dev couldn't hold back their laughter.
Still chuckling, Riya said "The Admirer of Beauty of Love? Seriously? Thanks for making me laugh. Your title should be Admirer of Beauty of Perverts, just like Dev!"
Dev, laughing alongside her, chimed in "Yeah Riya, for once, I agree with you. This stranger… The Admirer of Beauty... sounds more like "
Then, midway through, Dev realized Riya's insult was aimed at him too.
His face darkened.
And as expected, the old argument between Dev and Riya reignited.
Pooja and Sneha whispered again, sighing "Oh shit... here they go again…"
Ayaan laughed lightly, enjoying the usual chaos.
But Anaya remained cautious, her sharp eyes still studying the smiling stranger, Teja.
Suddenly, a loud growl came from Teja's stomach.
Pooja and Sneha quickly seized the chance, whispering to each other "Perfect! Let's invite him with us, find out more about him, and see if he's really single!"
Interrupting Dev and Riya's argument, Pooja suggested loudly,
"Since Ayaan and Dev are here too, let's all go eat together! Plus, we can help Riya clarify the misunderstanding with her parents at the restaurant."
Dev immediately protested, "I'm out..!"
Riya, furious, snapped back "It's because of you my parents misunderstood everything, idiot!!"
Dev, grinning, made a 'money' gesture with his fingers, "Still out—!"
Seeing this, Ayaan grabbed Dev by the ear, tugging hard "Since when did you become so greedy?!"
Dev yelped "Ow, ow, it hurts! Okay, okay! But at least you're acting normal again, Ayaan!"
Anaya gently held Ayaan's hand, a worried smile on her face "Is something bothering you...?"
Ayaan, softening, replied "It's nothing, Anaya. Also... you're looking really…"
Before he could finish, Teja interrupted, smiling warmly "It's beautiful. The connection between you two... it's just like the couples I truly admire."
Turning his head slightly, Teja continued "And the bond between those two girls reminds me of two dear friends I admired too. Even the silly arguments between your friends here... it's beautiful, like the quarrels of a husband and wife."
Riya and Dev froze, turned to glare at each other, and shouted in unison "When did we get married?!!"
Everyone laughed even Anaya, who finally broke into a genuine smile.
The atmosphere became lighter... at least for now.
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After the laughter settled, Riya's phone buzzed.
She checked the screen and muttered, "Oops, missed call from my father..."
Without warning, she grabbed Dev's collar roughly, "Come with me to the restaurant and clear my name! More arguments thanks to you!"
Dev yelped in pain "Ow, ow! It hurts! Ayaan, save me from this devil!!"
Dev turned to look but Ayaan and Anaya were already waving their hands innocently, pretending they didn't hear.
Riya shouted at the group, "My dear girls... and untrustworthy Ayaan, you all are coming with me too!"
Pooja and Sneha rushed to Riya's side, whispering, "Hey, can we bring this handsome stranger too…?"
Riya paused, confused at first, then caught their staring glances toward Teja
and whispered back, "Ah... finally, now I get what you mean…"
Meanwhile, Dev, crossing his arms, dramatically shouted toward Teja. "Yo bro! I still need to punish you for making my best friend fall down earlier. But since we're both men…
I HIGHLY recommend you run away now from these devils!"
Pooja and Sneha pinched Dev's cheeks hard in response.
"OW!!"
Ayaan and Anaya burst out laughing at the scene.
Then, Ayaan walked toward Teja with a sincere smile and extended his hand,
"Sorry for the trouble earlier, Teja. I'm Ayaan."
Teja smiled and shook Ayaan's hand, "No worries. ayaan , since my name Teja the Admirer of Beauty of Love."
Looking over at Anaya, Teja added warmly "Hmm, I don't have any blood-related brothers or sisters...
But for some reason, just looking at her, I feel like I've already started admiring her as my own sister.
So, Ayaan can I call you brother-in-law?"
The entire group froze for a second — then burst out laughing.
Riya teased "Anaya, you're really lucky! You got your husband AND now a brother today!"
Anaya laughed lightly, while Ayaan blushed deeply but answered,
"You remind me of someone too... there's also a girl I admire as an elder sister.
Alright then, Teja you can call me brother-in-law!"
Everyone smiled warmly at the new bond forming.
Teja glanced down the street, where a group of people were gathering suspiciously.
He gave the group a casual wave, "Since you all are in a hurry, I'll see you later!"
And with that, Teja disappeared down the valley road.
Riya checked her watch and panicked,
"Oops! If I'm late, my father's REALLY gonna kill me! Everyone, move!!"
Laughing and teasing each other, they all hurried after Riya.
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Meanwhile, in the darkened street valley
A group of suspicious figures Hollow Pact operatives whispered among themselves "I think she's the one..."
Before they could move, a sharp guitar string sound echoed through the air.
They turned and saw the youth with the guitar, standing alone under the streetlight.
Teja's calm smile faded, replaced by cold anger.
He murmured, "I don't know why you Hollow Pact people always show up to ruin heartwarming moments... I'm really angry now."
In one smooth motion, he unsheathed a hidden sword from his guitar case.
The blade radiated an intense orange aura under the sunny day
With a steady voice, he declared,
"You met Teja the Admirer of Beauty of Love.
Now witness me as Surya the Admirer of Beauty of the Sword."
Before the Hollow Pact members could even react
A flash of orange light sliced through the darkness.
In an instant, every Hollow Pact fell silently to the ground and burn into ashes .