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To put it bluntly, Kim Yujin was far from romance.

Not that he had many friends either.

…Yeah, to be honest, he didn’t have any friends.

From a young age, he only knew studying and was particularly naive.

His mother’s words, “You’ll get a girlfriend once you enter college.”

He believed in that so fervently that he studied hard.

So, after getting into college and joyfully running out, he got hit by a truck.

Yujin thought, “Ah, I should have enjoyed my school life a bit!”

Did a god grant that wish?

Kim Yujin woke up in the hospital.

– The young master has awakened!

– Tell that blockhead kid to come here right now! If you don’t want your head to roll!

– Damn it! Tonight is chicken night! Close the shutters here!

Although it wasn’t his original world.

So, he decided to make friends properly on his second chance.

Fortunately, his restarted life was perfect.

He was the heir to a wealthy conglomerate with so much money that it was embarrassing.

Tall over 180cm, and while his face was a bit sharp, he was handsome.

At this point, even being modest would show some conscience.

Some women were attracted to him just by his presence.

“Geez, he’s not just a golden spoon but a platinum spoon.”

He put on his school uniform and got into the car.

A black limousine the size of three cars was waiting for him.

Yujin’s private car moved smoothly.

There was a man wearing sunglasses at the wheel.

He greeted him loudly, “Young Master, you look great today!”

“Hmm.”

“…”

“…”

He felt like he should say something.

The problem was, he couldn’t think of anything appropriate to say.

At this point, let me confess again.

Yujin was an otaku.

An ultra-grade otaku who probably said ten words in three years.

“Oh man, scary. Some people look like they’ve been buried.”

The other party was a scary-looking middle-aged man he had never seen before.

Communication was impossible.

What if he said something wrong and hurt their feelings?

In the end, feeling an awkward silence, he glanced out the window for no reason.

【Demonstrates ‘taciturnity’ by not speaking unnecessary words!】

【The other person thinks you are suitable for a boss!】

【”Hmm, indeed our Young Master carries weight. He seemed lighter recently, but it was a deception.”】

Meaningless characters unfolded before his eyes.

What on earth is this?

Is this a side effect of hitting his head?

“He was perfect, but turns out he had a mental illness.”

In fact, this world was slightly different from the ‘Republic of Korea’ where Yujin lived.

Monsters and awakened individuals had appeared a hundred years ago.

The school he was going to was called the ‘Hero Academy.’

It was a special institution that taught young ability users.

Yujin vaguely perceived it as a ‘strange world,’ but he mainly focused on adapting to school.

He was indifferent to everything else.

Amidst these worries and excitement, the car arrived at the school.

“Take care, Young Master!”

Acknowledging the secretary’s greeting, he headed straight to the classroom.

His face stiffened with tension as he walked.

It was his first day at school after all.

“Oh no, I’m already nervous. I stayed up all night just to memorize the kids’ names, so it should be fine, right?”

With a pained expression, he stood in front of the classroom.

1st-year Class 2.

This was the classroom where his new school life would begin.

Despite its name, the Hero Academy, the classroom itself was ordinary.

If there was one difference, it was perhaps excessively quiet?

It might be a school more serious about studying than he thought.

“Okay, smile, believe in this handsome face and plausibility!”

He entered awkwardly with a forced smile.

However, just a few steps in, he realized.

“I don’t know my seat!”

He might be considered a fool who can’t even remember his seat.

No, what if he ends up standing alone until the class starts?

All eyes in the classroom would be on him.

From the very first day of school, you’ll probably end up vomiting.

The cold gazes pouring down on you.

Just imagining it makes your stomach ache even more.

After a while of not knowing what to do, suddenly, a female student caught your eye.

You remember the face and name you diligently memorized last night.

Believing in her flushed face, Yujin cautiously approached.

“Um… Excuse me….”

“Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!”

As you gathered your courage to speak, the female student reacted intensely.

Standing at attention with clenched fists almost touching, a somewhat flustered response.

“Choi Ji-in?”

“Oh, how did you know my name… Oh, no, wait! I’m Choi Ji-in from the Hunter Department Supporter class! I have skills for healing and slight strength buffs! I’ll do anything if you ask!”

Even as she answered, her shoulders trembled.

Sweat trickled down, and her eyes seemed on the verge of tears.

She was visibly holding back, as if forcing herself to endure.

It felt like watching a puppy in the rain.

No matter how you looked at it, it wasn’t a normal reaction.

“What did I do wrong?”

No, but I really didn’t do anything.

I just called out her name.

It’s not such a big mistake that it would make her cry, right?

Or did I exude a loser vibe just by calling her name?

-Oh! Crazy! She talked to me!

-Are you not interested? Disgusting!

-Lame~ Lame~ You should just go home~

Could she be thinking like this?

Your courage might be violence to someone else.

Ah, suddenly feeling depressed.

But still, you had to fulfill your original purpose.

“My seat….”

Oh no. Nervousness made the words come out all wrong.

You had to complete the sentence before speaking.

Otherwise, you’d feel bad for not speaking properly.

“Yes! You mean about the seat!”

Ji-in took out wet wipes from her bag.

She diligently started wiping the desk and chair.

So fast that her hands were a blur.

“It’s, it’s done!”

The desk and chair seemed to shine.

Her rough reaction was slightly awkward.

Anyway, that must be where I sit, right?

“Um….”

In this bizarre situation, what else should I say in response?

I thought it was similar to Earth.

But different in some way due to cultural differences.

Did I ever imagine such a reaction?

I just wanted to know where my seat was.

Ji-in, startled, began moving again.

“I-I’m sorry! I’ll clean it again!”

“No, it’s fine.”

Seeing she was ready to clean from scratch, I quickly stopped her.

How can I make this cleaner?

I should probably disinfect it.

Anyway, I sat down.

Ji-in, who had been cautiously watching, bowed her head and turned away.

Seemed like she wanted to get away as quickly as possible.

Like dealing with a germ.

I felt a bit crestfallen.

“I was going to thank her and naturally start a conversation.”

I glanced around subtly.

Students looking at me quickly averted their gaze.

Some awkwardly made their way out into the hallway.

I couldn’t help but realize one thing.

“Darn! Is she also an outsider?!”

With money and good looks, this guy?

Why? Why doesn’t he have any friends?

“Ah, if you’re going to waste a handsome face like that, give it to me. Oh, I already gave it to you, sorry.”

This situation was quite embarrassing.

I naturally assumed ‘Kim Yujin’ would have many friends.

Moreover, she had been hospitalized and returned today.

Naturally, classmates would come to inquire,

-Yujin, are you okay? Is your body fully recovered?

-Is it okay to be back at school starting today?

-How are your classes? Should I show you my notes?

I planned to smoothly join in on that topic.

But when I arrived at the classroom, unexpectedly.

Not only was there no conversation, but not even a friend coming to say hello.

“I’ve been hospitalized for a few days, and yet I’m treated like this.”

It seems like my plans have gone awry from the very beginning.

Should I approach the new kids and start a conversation?

“If that were possible, I wouldn’t have lived as a loner in my past life! Speak some sense!”

Of course, I’ll have to change as I embark on this new beginning.

But for now, it’s too much.

Fortunately, it’s almost time for homeroom.

I’ll catch the teacher’s eye with a ‘Oh, Yujin is discharged?’.

If I respond naturally, the classmates will gradually come closer.

That’s when I was spinning the happiness wheel so vigorously.

“Hey, Kim Yujin.”

Suddenly, I heard someone calling my name.

With that, I sensed a shift in the atmosphere of the class.

If it had been quiet until now,

it now felt frozen, like Siberia.

I could feel all eyes of my classmates turning towards me.

“Did he just call me?”

There was a boy standing there.

He seemed like an ordinary high school student you’d find anywhere,

yet there was a vibe about him that suggested he got along well with girls.

“He’s popular!”

At first glance, I could tell he was the complete opposite of me.

The name ‘Kim Chulsoo’ was written on his white name tag.

Oh, my goodness. His name is Kim Chulsoo.

Isn’t that Shin-chan’s friend?

Even his name screams popularity.

Why would such a guy be calling me?

Just as I was about to belatedly respond, Chulsoo spoke first.

“Meet me at the playground. Let’s have a match.”

At his words, Yujin’s eyes widened in surprise.

A profound emotion surged in her heart.

“Is this… the legendary selection by the popular kids that I’ve only heard about?”

One male student inviting another male student to the playground.

What else could they do together besides play sports?

Probably basketball.

“Oh, I haven’t really played basketball before. I should’ve practiced.”

Still, I’m tall and in good shape right now.

I should be able to overcome it with my basic physicality.

Anyway, my friend approached me first after a long time.

I’ll make my first friend through this opportunity.

And then make more friends because of that.

Hmm, it’s a perfect plan.

Yujin stood up from her seat and headed out into the corridor.

“Oh, I forgot to respond again. Well, Chulsoo must be coming on his own, so it should be fine.”

It’s a bit different from what I expected, but things seem to be working out well.