"What is this?"
"I never did anything like that."
"Right? You didn't do it, did you?" – Jieun
"Of course not."
"Do you know who posted it?"
"Yeah, I do."
"But I’m not going to confront them."
"Why?!"
"What’s the point?"
"They posted it just to mess with me."
"What...?"
"Even if I ask, I don’t really have anything to say."
"And it’s just annoying."
"Sigh... I guess I can't stop you, can I?"
The Start of Bullying
Of course, it started with small things, right?
Her belongings would go missing, her textbooks would get torn up—things like that.
She endured it for about a week.
But since she acted like it didn’t bother her, it must have annoyed them.
So, they called her to the storage room.
"Why did you call me here?"
"You’ve been acting cocky lately."
"Cocky? What are you even talking about?"
"You transferred schools, didn’t you?"
"Because you bullied someone?"
"That’s why you’re being punished."
"Whoever I bullied has nothing to do with you."
"And didn’t you all just stand by when someone else was getting hit?"
"Am I wrong?"
"You were too scared to say anything to the one hitting them, but I seem like an easy target, so you come after me instead?"
"You’re really something."
"Today, you're going home covered in blood."
"I brought some big names with me."
"Come out."
"What? You again?" – Hoseok
"Why are you looking at me like that?" – Taehyung
"Are you upset? That we spread false rumors?" – Jimin
"Shut up."
"I'm already in a bad mood."
"And now a bunch of annoying flies are buzzing around, making it worse."
"What..?" – Yoongi
"Flies?" – Jungkook
"I wasn’t going to hit you because you’re pretty." – Seokjin
"But your mouth isn't as pretty, so I think you deserve it." – Seokjin
"You’re guilty of speaking too harshly." – Namjoon
Even though Yeo-joo had some experience with sports, she couldn't avoid all the hits. She covered up her bruised arms and legs as she entered the house.
"I'm home..."
"Yeo-joo, you're back?"
"Yeo-joo! I have great news for you!"
"This person wants to adopt you!"
"Me...?"
"Yes!!"
"And they’re from a huge company!"
"Oh..."
"So... when am I going?"
"Today!!"
"It's sad to see you go, but..."
"Make sure you eat well, okay?"
"And don’t skip meals just because you’re not hungry!"
"...Okay, haha."
"Oh my, are you Yeo-joo?"
"You're just as pretty as I heard!"
"Ah... Hello, Auntie..!"
"Auntie? Call me Mom!"
"M-Mom?"
"Oh, this is my first daughter, how exciting!!"
"From now on, call me Mom, Yeo-joo!"
"Okay...!"
When she entered the house, there was noise everywhere, clothes scattered on the floor, and snack crumbs everywhere.
"...."
"You guys!!!"
"How long are you going to avoid cleaning?!"
"I go on a business trip, and I come back to this pigsty?!"
"Mom...?" – Seokjin
"Mom, when did you get home?" – Jimin
"I was just about to clean up...!" – Namjoon
"Ah... I didn't eat any snacks!" – Jungkook
"What? You totally did!" – Taehyung
"I was just playing games..." – Hoseok
"....(asleep)" – Yoongi
"Sigh..."
"I can't control you guys, can I?"
"Anyway, I adopted a daughter. Say hi."
"A... daughter?" – Seokjin
"Hello."
"My name is Lee Yeo-joo."
Even though she was surprised to see the seven of them, she smiled, already plotting her revenge.
"Nice to meet you."
"Be careful."
"Oh, right, there are younger ones too."
"Let’s get along, okay?"
"...." – Taehyung
"Mom, why her?" – Jungkook
"Yeah, I never liked her." – Jimin
"Hey! Watch how you talk to Yeo-joo!"
"I'll cut your allowances!"
"N-No, Mom."
"It's okay if they don’t like me..."
"If they don’t, I’ll just adjust myself to fit in."
"Oh my, how sweet is she?"
"I’m really not that nice..."
"No, to me, you’re an angel."
"You're beautiful, and your personality is great."
"Ah... haha."
"Thank you."
"Seokjin, since you're the oldest, show Yeo-joo to her room."
"Ah, Mom...!"
"I’ll cut your allowance."
"Tch... Fine."
"This is your room."
"Unless it’s important, don’t come out."
SLAM—
"What kind of trash is this..."
She had been taking a nap when her alarm woke her up.
"Ugh... I’m thirsty..."
Still half asleep, she stepped outside to get some water.
Clack—
"Ah, that’s refreshing."
"..." – Taehyung
"What are you doing?" – Taehyung
"Seokjin-hyung told you not to come out." – Taehyung
"None of your business."
"I just came for some water."
"Or are you saying I can’t even drink water now?"
"If that’s the case, I won’t."
"Sorry for coming out."
"I'll just carry a water bottle around the house from now on."
"Sigh... This isn’t what I meant..."
"Whatever, let her do what she wants."
"Dad and I are home—"
"Hello, Mom! Dad!"
"Is this the new girl? She's cute." – Dad
"Hehe, thank you!"
"But I have something to ask..."
"What is it? Tell me, I'll listen to anything."
"I want to transfer schools... This house is too far from my current school."
"Oh? Should we enroll you in the same school as my sons?"
"Really? Then I'll go there, Mom!"
"Great. I already bought the uniform just in case."
"Wear it tomorrow."
"Yes!"
The next morning, Yeo-joo woke up to her alarm.
"Today’s Wednesday, right?"
Even though it was just another day, the new uniform and the new environment made it feel special.
"Sigh... I’m excited."
She got ready early, thinking about her new school and new classmates.
"Alright, time to go!"
"Oh my, Yeo-joo, you're all ready already?"
"Yes, I’m transferring today, so I shouldn’t be late on my first day."
"My sons don’t even think about getting up..."
"Can you wake them up?"
"Huh...?"
"You don’t have to if you don’t want to—"
"N-No, I'll wake them up."
"Whew..."
"WAKE UP ALREADYYYYY!!!"
"Mom, what the hell?!" – Hoseok
"I’m not Mom."
"What the—why are you here?" – Yoongi
"Auntie told me to wake you up, so don’t complain. I’m leaving now."
"What’s her deal..." – Taehyung
"I'm heading out!"
"Don't get lost! If you do, call with the new phone I got you!"
"Okay—!"
Leaving that school behind felt good enough, but getting a new phone made it even better.
After passing new buildings and unfamiliar streets, Yeo-joo finally reached her new school. She checked the school map to find the faculty office.
Everything was new—the hallways, the faces, the atmosphere.
After confirming her class with the teacher, she entered.
All eyes turned to her.
A new face, of course.
"Hi, everyone. I’m Lee Yeo-joo, the new transfer student."
"Nice to meet you."