Friendly Rivalry Episode 4 Recap: Missing Student Mystery

Friendly Rivalry Episode 4, Ja-i made a surprising move by choosing to sit with Seul-gi. The entire class was stunned. Joo Ye-ri, a concerned classmate, approached Seul-gi to discuss the missing student.

She mentioned that both she and the missing student had hoped to join the club where Ja-i was the president. This sparked curiosity and concern about what happened.

Later in class, Ja-i pushed Seul-gi to run for class monitor. This wasn’t just about winning a title. Ja-i’s move was a calculated power play. By rigging the vote for Seul-gi, she accomplishes three things: 1) She publicly binds Seul-gi to her, creating a sense of obligation;

2) She isolates Seul-gi further by ensuring the class resents her, and 3) She tests her control over the classroom dynamics. It’s a masterclass in manipulation.

The election came down to Seul-gi and Choi Kyung. When the votes were counted, Seul-gi won. However, Choi Kyung refused to accept the results.

She suspected something was off and demanded to check the voting slips herself. To her shock, all of Seul-gi’s votes were torn from the same notebook and had identical handwriting. But before she could press further, Seul-gi shut her down, stating that she was well aware no one wanted her as the class monitor.

Ja-i stepped in and suggested that Choi Kyung should apologize for her accusations. Though reluctant, she eventually said sorry but secretly took one of the voting slips home.

She wanted to confirm her suspicions. Meanwhile, Ja-i casually reminded Seul-gi that as the new monitor, she should treat her to a meal.

A Dream or a Memory?

Later that evening, Ja-i observed Seul-gi through a glass door as the latter waited for her outside. There was something about Seul-gi that fascinated her. Then, out of nowhere, it started raining.

Seul-gi quickly found shelter in a karaoke room. Without hesitation, Ja-i joined her. They sang together, sharing a rare lighthearted moment. As they walked home, Ja-i told Seul-gi that she should always wait for her, even if she was late. Then, Ja-i invited Seul-gi to her house.

Inside Ja-i’s bedroom, Seul-gi spotted a small blue princess dress. Shock washed over her. She had the same dress as a child. This brought back a painful memory.

She recalled a school picnic where she got lost because she wasn’t wearing her uniform. The teachers mistakenly left her behind. Ja-i comforted her, saying it was the adults’ fault, not hers.

Seul-gi then went to take a bath. To her surprise, Ja-i joined her in the bathtub, teasing that friends bathe together. Seul-gi felt shy, her face heating up.

That’s when Ja-i leaned in and gave her a peck. Then, she kissed her again. This time, Seul-gi responded. But suddenly, she opened her eyes. She wasn’t in the bathtub. It was just a dream. Startled, she went to the bathroom, staring at the real bathtub, trying to shake off the lingering emotions.

The blurred line between Seul-gi’s dream and memory is crucial. The shared blue dress suggests a forgotten childhood connection, making her attraction to Ja-i feel fated.

The intimate dream sequence reveals Seul-gi’s subconscious desires and fears, showing how Ja-i is already dominating her emotional world, even in her sleep.

 

 

A Late-Night Revelation

As Seul-gi lay in bed, her phone buzzed. A string of messages appeared. One caught her attention: “I will apologize to Seul-gi. Please delete the video.” Confused, she opened the chat. The more she read, the more stunned she became. What video? Why was someone so desperate to erase it?

Meanwhile, in another part of town, Choi Kyung sat in her home, flipping through a complaint summary left on the table by her mother. Something about it didn’t sit right.

Her eyes landed on the name Yu-Dahoe, a victim sent to J Medical Center. As she continued reading, another name appeared—Ja-i’s father. The report contained suspicious diagnoses linked to his medical facility. A sense of unease crept over her. What exactly was going on?

This recap of Friendly Rivalry Episode 4 highlights major plot twists, unexpected moments, and deeper mysteries. With new secrets coming to light, tensions are rising. Seul-gi’s past, Ja-i’s intentions, and Choi Kyung’s discoveries are setting up a dramatic turn of events. Stay tuned for what happens next.

 Unanswered Questions & Theories for Episode 5:

• The Blackmail Video: Who is being blackmailed to apologize to Seul-gi, and what does the video show?

• Ja-i’s Father: What is the nature of the “suspicious diagnoses” at his medical center, and is Ja-i involved?

• The Missing Student: How does Joo Ye-ri’s desire to join the club connect to the disappearance?

• Our Theory: We suspect Choi Kyung’s investigation will lead her directly to Ja-i’s family, setting up a major conflict.

• What did you think of Episode 4? Were you surprised by the rigged election or Seul-gi’s dream? What’s your biggest theory about the blackmail video? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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