Bulletproof High School.
A ‘super special private high school’ that is one of only a few in the country.
A place where there is at least one ‘group name’ in front of the students’ names.
"Hwayang Group's Kim Taehyung."
"Jeon Jeong-guk of Yeonhwa Holdings."
"Kim Seok-jin of Baekjo Electronics."
Something like this.
and…
"Independent Kim Yeo-ju."
"Haha, hey. What group is he in?"
"I heard she's the cleaning lady's daughter?"
"Wow, really? Are you working part-time here too?"
I pretended not to hear the female protagonist, but I heard it well.
No, now it was just white noise.
📌 "Ah, I'm starting my day with a refreshing dog treat today too~"
Still, I can endure it.
All you have to do is graduate.
If you get a scholarship, maintain your grades, and quietly endure for three years, your life will turn around.
Thinking of my family, I could go even if I had to dig the ground and cry.
The problem is...same class.
To be exact, a bunch of weird guys in the same class.
“Hey. Are you Kim Yeo-ju?”
First. Kim Taehyung.
A cat with its eyes turned up.
Low voice, no foul language.
The heroine bowed her head slightly.
"…yes."
Taehyung said with the corners of his lips raised.
“Hmm. It’s less shabby than I expected.”
"…yes?"
"No. It's just that. I heard you were poor. But you look fine."
What is this defeatist compliment?
“Hey, Taehyung. Stop it.”
Second. Jeon Jungkook.
Jeongguk ran in from the playground.
Tracksuit, holding a soccer ball, sweaty hair.
A bit more rebellious than Taehyung. His eyes are dark and his actions are rough.
“Why are you coming out? Are you interested?”
“Uh. I’m interested. But I’m interested in your tone.”
“Ha, that’s funny.”
While the two are engaged in a war of nerves,
“Wait a minute, quiet.”
A voice was heard from the back door of the classroom.
Third. Kim Seok-jin.
A neat shirt, glasses, and a straight posture.
President of the school broadcasting club. Top student. And the eldest son of the Baekjo Group.
Seokjin looked at Yeoju and spoke very briefly.
“…Transfer student. Aren’t you going to say hello?”
The heroine blinked and lowered her head.
“…This is Kim Yeo-ju. Please take good care of me.”
The classroom was quiet.
I wish someone would applaud, but the reality is static and dull.
At that moment, the homeroom teacher came in.
"Everyone, be quiet! Now, let's announce the team formation."
Team formation?
The heroine felt uneasy about something.
The homeroom teacher said while holding up a piece of paper.
“Group 1, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook, Kim Seokjin… and Kim Yeoju.”
…yes?
“No, what is it? The crazy three captains + a new girl?”
“The draw has been made.”
“Is that girl lucky or unlucky?”
The heroine slowly lowered her head.
It's the first day of school, but my brain is already going off on alarm clock.
📌 "This school... is really weird."
Lunchtime, behind the playground.
Three men called Yeoju to a team meeting.
But… why does the atmosphere feel like an interview and not a meeting?
“What are your hobbies?” Taehyung asked.
“…reading.”
“Who is your favorite author?”
“These days… Paulo Coelho.”
“…Hmm. That’s unexpected.”
Jeongguk rolled his eyes silently and rested his chin on his hand.
“…I’m just asking, did you get paid to come in?”
"…yes?"
"Special admission. Just curious."
The female protagonist's fingertips twitched.
He was talking, but his eyes were glaring as if testing.
At that moment, Seokjin tapped Jeongguk's arm.
“Hey. Stop talking nonsense.”
“It’s useless. But it’s true?”
“Even if it’s the truth, you must be polite.”
The heroine sat there and held her breath.
Here, if you say something wrong, you'll be put on the chopping block.
📌 In this school, you cannot survive without adaptability, skills, and a strong will.
“Hey, Kim Yeo-ju.”
Taehyung called.
"…yes."
“Which of the three of us do you hate the most?”
"…yes?"
“Just curious.”
Jungkook chuckled, and Seokjin frowned.
Instead of answering, the heroine stood up quietly.
“…I’m sorry. I really want to live quietly.”
"huh?"
"To keep your scholarship, you need good grades, attendance, and reputation. So..."
She picked up her bag.
"Whether you three fight or date, it's up to you. I just want to quietly focus on my teamwork. That's all."
And she walked out proudly.
The three men stared blankly at her back.
Taehyung: “…Hey, this is fun.”
Jungkook: “Can’t you cancel my admission, even now?”
Seokjin: “…Kim Yeoju. I’ll remember.”
📌 And, it was from that day on.
The name Kim Yeo-ju is among the most powerful people in Bangtan High School.
At the same time as becoming an official banned word,
It started to become a matter of public interest.
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To be continued in the next episode!