The Prince and the Pianist

01 Worst First Encounter

Korean Empire, 21st century.

 

In countries with constitutional monarchies, high school students, of course, live under slightly different norms and order, encompassing politics, society, and culture. Today, Daehan High School in Seoul stands ready to welcome this special student.

 

 

That special student is none other than Lee Min-ho.

 

 

 

The news that he had entered Daehan High School was a great shock to all the students.

 

Lee Min-ho was a prince of the Korean Empire. As heir to the throne, he studied abroad in the United States until the age of 17, then returned to Korea and recently entered high school. And the school he entered was none other than Daehan High School, an ordinary school where nothing could hide his specialness.

 

Arriving at school, Lee Min-ho wore a plain uniform and entered with a few security guards. Passing through the high school gate, he relaxed slightly, but with every step he took, he couldn't help but feel the students' gazes brushing past his body.

 

 

 

“I’m worried about how I’m going to spend my days starting today. Everything is annoying.”

 

He talked to himself, hoping that his status would not have a big impact if possible.

 

In truth, he knew full well that life as a prince would be fraught with many restrictions and regulations. The reason he had gone abroad to study was because he wanted to live under the name "Lee Min-ho," not as a prince. That time was precious to him. However, now he had to truly prepare to inherit the Korean Empire.

 

'As Grandma said... I guess it can't be helped.'

 

"Your Majesty, high school classes will begin soon. I will escort you to the classroom."

 

A bodyguard came up quietly behind him and said.

 

Lee Min-ho nodded and answered.

 

“Okay. Try not to make a fuss.”

 

Lee Min-ho, who entered Daehan High School, was assigned to Class 1, Grade 1, and his new life began. But something unexpected happened.

 

"Are you Teacher Yewon? I am the prince's bodyguard, Joo Cheol-hwan."

 

"Yes, I received it. Haha. Your Majesty, I have already prepared a seat for you."

 

"Oh, thank you, Your Majesty. Please take care of it. The school has instructed us to waive special security."

 

"Don't be so excited, just go."

 

"Your Majesty... I will follow your wishes. Always be safe."

 

"Hold on, am I a kid?"

 

"Haha, I will show you to your seat, Prince. Please prepare the seat next to you, Prince, as it is yours."

 

I was speechless for a moment, interrupted by my homeroom teacher.

 

 

 

"yes?"

 

'I kept getting annoyed at the person next to me for cleaning up, and this is it?'

 

 

“You’re partners with the prince…”

 

The students started whispering about my annoying classmate, the prince.

 

I thought to myself, feeling annoyed 50,000 times.

 

 

"The prince... why on earth did he come to Daehan High School, and why is he my partner? Even the heavens are so indifferent~"

 

"Everyone, the prince has arrived. Be extra careful and prepare for first period."

 

The morning study session began, and the prince sat a little crookedly in his assigned seat.

 

The presence of Prince Lee Min-ho, who was doing the work, was burdensome. To make matters worse, as soon as Min-ho sat down, he spoke coldly to the person who was interfering.

 

 

 

"What's your name... Bread? Bread me?"

 

"yes?"

 

"Haha I didn't hear it right haha"

 

'Oh, patience?'

 

At those words, Bang Hae-joo instantly fell silent and looked at Lee Min-ho. His cold gaze and blunt demeanor caught her off guard, but she quickly responded in a way that was true to her personality.

 

"Please be careful not to 'interfere' with me."

 

He thought, biting his lips tightly.
‘You really have a prickly personality. Very... prickly? ^^’

 

 

 

"Yes, your prince ^^"

 

"Okay, let's get over it, you annoying brat. That kid's a prince. He's not one of those idiot boys in our class... Hold on... Hold on..."

 

And so, first period began, and the two sat in silence, refusing to speak to each other throughout the class. Meanwhile, Bang Hae-joo grew increasingly anxious about how his relationship with his new partner, the prince, would unfold. As if reflecting his innermost thoughts, Hae-joo began tapping his pen against the desk.

 

 

 

After the first period ended, Minho suddenly opened his bag and threw a piece of bread at Haejoo.

 

Whoosh-

 

 

"Bread? Serve it? Eat some bread and kill that crackling sound."

 

 

He frowned as he received the bread.

 

"Oh, you must have been uncomfortable? ^^"

 

"It's uncomfortable. Didn't I tell you this myself?"

 

I couldn't stand the annoyance of being interrupted by that noble speech.

 

 

 

“You do your best, Your Highness.”

 

"? what?"

 

 

At those words, a chill began to flow through the classroom for a moment. Words began to resonate throughout the entire school district that my school life was becoming difficult.