From the first day of transferring to school, I was picked on by a group of punks like a beggar.
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EP.01
It's finally Kkobong's splendid debut!
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''Your name is... Yeoju, right? '' ((Minhyun
I nodded at the teacher's words. He looked to be in his late twenties. He was handsome, the kind of teacher who would nod even if he slapped an actor in the face.
I wonder what kind of appearance this school uses to select its students. I had a strange suspicion that perhaps "appearance" was also a criterion for admission during the initial interview.
'' Yes, this is Yeoju '' ((Yeoju
'' Yeah, I'm in charge of class 5, grade 2... so I guess I'll be like Yeoju's homeroom teacher? '' ((Minhyun
Of course, since I am in class 5, grade 2, Teacher Min-Hyeon is my homeroom teacher.
If she's a homeroom teacher, she's a homeroom teacher. I thought she was a bit of a weirdo, but later I found out it was just a joke to ease my nerves.
'' Big... Yeah, you must have had close friends there. I'll miss you. '' ((Minhyun
'' ...There isn't. There's nothing like that. '' ((Yeoju
'' Ah... '' ((Minhyun
He quickly scanned my bio with a puzzled expression. He probably thought I'd transferred there to escape a major accident or bullying incident.
''Everyone transferred schools.'' ((Yeoju
'' Oh, I see... '' ((Minhyun
Teacher Minhyun gave an awkward laugh and quietly covered my resume again. My thin resume revealed just how little I'd been doing at school.
''The vitality is... not bad'' ((Minhyun
I just smiled faintly at the teacher's words.
Not bad. Anyone can tell that this is a very bad lifeline, even a passing dog would know, so I don't understand why you're taking it so positively.
'' Of course, but you don't have any friends, do you? '' ((Minhyun
'' ..... '' ((Yeoju
For a moment, I remembered the punks I'd met that morning. But to them, I was just a pup, not a friend, so I quickly turned to Teacher Min-hyeon and smiled.
'' Yes, of course. '' ((Yeoju
Here, you can't say, 'Yes! I went to the back of the school this morning without realizing it was the back of the school, and unfortunately got caught by some punks and stamped on me.'
''It'll be hard to adjust since you're coming in the middle of the semester. If anything comes up or you want to talk, come see me anytime.'' ((Minhyun
''Yes, thank you.'' ((Yeoju
I bowed to Teacher Minhyun and turned to leave the teacher's office. I'd barely managed to get to the office, so I was at a loss as to how to get to my class.
''Oh, wait a minute, heroine!'' ((Minhyun
'' Yes...? '' ((Yeoju
Then, Teacher Minhyun called me over and gestured urgently to someone. I slowly turned my head and looked at the child Teacher Minhyun was calling. For a moment, I almost swore.
''Yeonjun, come here for a second.'' ((Minhyun
'' ...yes.'' ((Fed
Yeonjun glanced at me, and I instinctively avoided his gaze. I broke out in a cold sweat and felt my heart pounding.
What if I hear that I have no friends?
"Yeonjun, say hello. This is Yeoju, who transferred to our class today. Since it's her first time here, she doesn't know much, so would you like to come to our class with me? I'll grab the attendance sheet and things to prepare for assembly and follow you right away." ((Minhyun
"Teacher, if it doesn't take too long, could you come with me? I'm good at waiting in front of the teachers' office. It's my specialty," I wanted to say, but I just awkwardly raised the corners of my mouth.
''Ah... yes, then can you just guide me to the empty seat?'' ((Yeonjun
'' Ah! That would be great. Please, Yeonjun. '' ((Minhyun
'' Yes, '' ((Fed
Yeonjun nodded briefly and left the staff room first. I watched Minhyun's reaction, nodded, and quickly followed Yeonjun out.
01 It's finally Kkobong's splendid debut!
Walking with him was truly breathtaking. I walked to class with him without saying a word.
'' That... that... '' ((Yeoju
''Don't say anything.'' ((Yeonjun
'' Ah, '' ((Yeoju
I heard.
I bit my lip. Then I straightened my shoulders again. It was them who were being swayed, not me who had done nothing.
''Whether you want to or not, you have no choice but to come with us.'' ((Yeonjun
'' Huh...? '' ((Yeoju
''It's just like that. Don't complain.'' ((Yeonjun
I didn't say anything, but he must have already figured me out. I kept my mouth shut and followed Yeonjun nervously. I kept about a meter of distance between us.
'' Ha... '' ((Fed
Yeonjun suddenly stopped, looked up at the ceiling, and sighed. I also stopped, keeping my distance from him. Around him, the kids were snickering and whispering, but not in front of our class or anywhere near.
'' Hey, '' ((Fed
Yeonjun strode towards me. He bent down slightly and whispered in my ear.
"Since I don't smoke, come and walk next to me. Don't follow me around like a stalker." ((Yeonjun
'' S, a stalker!!! '' ((Yeoju
I let out a shout without realizing it. Then I saw the corners of Yeonjun's mouth slightly rise. Wanting to see more of his smile, I lowered my lips again the moment I looked at his face, turned, and continued on my way.
'' Hey, over there!! '' ((Yeoju
I quickly walked over to him. Yeonjun glanced at me and slowed his pace a little.
''Thank you for bringing me here.'' ((Yeoju
''Because the teacher told me to.'' ((Yeonjun
'' Still... '' ((Yeoju
Yeonjun looked at me and then opened the back door of the classroom.
''You had to come anyway. You just happened to come along while I was on my way.'' ((Yeonjun
Yeonjun stared at me intently, then turned his head away and muttered.
"Still, it's cute that you follow me around so tightly, Kkobong." ((Yeonjun
How could he have just said, "I understand," but he was so twisted? I couldn't understand his way of speaking, but I didn't want to understand anyway.
'' Hey Choi~ '' ((Beomgyu
Beomgyu, who was sitting on the desk, waved at Yeonjun. I cautiously entered the classroom, and Beomgyu jumped up and ran towards me.
''Kid! Are you in our class too?'' ((Beomgyu
Beomgyu put his arm around me and dragged me into the classroom. I struggled to break free from his grasp, but I couldn't.
'' Miss!! Yes!! '' ((Yeoju
After screaming loudly, I used the self-defense technique Taehyun had taught me, as usual. I clenched my fist tightly and punched Beomgyu in the stomach. Beomgyu released his grip to grab his stomach, and everyone turned to me at his scream.
'' Oh my god!! This girl is crazy...! '' ((Beomgyu
'' Oh. '' ((Fed
'' Hey, did you get it done? '' ((Yeoju
''What did you do to deserve this!! Oh my, Beomgyu is dying.'' ((Beomgyu
'' ...That's a joke.'' ((Yeoju
'' Lee Yeo-ju...? '' ((Soo-bin
Subin, who was studying with her headset on, took off her headset and looked at me. Huening wiped away her tears, laughed out loud, and patted Beomgyu.
'' Puhahahahaha hey Beomgyu, are you okay? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ '' ((Huening
'' It's not okay!!! '' ((Beomgyu
Beomgyu yelled at Huening like that, and Taehyun frowned as he helped Beomgyu up.
'' Choi Beomgyu. Be quiet '' ((Taehyun
And then she ruffled my hair with a proud smile.
''You don't forget what you've learned and use it well.'' ((Taehyun
ㅇr... This woman, no, Kkobong.
It was really cool...☆