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“Did she really owe me a debt?”

That was the only thought running through Yujin’s mind.

The other party was a girl so beautiful that admiration came naturally.

If there was a reason for such a girl to have a situation, could it be anything else?

“How much debt could she possibly owe?”

Yujin knew his family was quite wealthy at the moment.

Not just rich but suspiciously wealthy.

Even if she borrowed money, it wouldn’t be surprising.

“Ugh, this is why you shouldn’t use loan sharks recklessly.”

Having concluded his thoughts, Yujin nodded his head.

He had no intention of leaving a classmate in this state.

“Look at this, are people giving us weird looks… or is it just me?”

Far from that, it was eerily quiet, as if deserted.

No, there was no one around at all.

Are there no patients even in this large hospital?

Hmm, indeed, this world is mysterious.

“Get up now.”

“……”

“Quickly.”

At Yujin’s words, the girl reluctantly got up.

She lowered her eyes and glanced around sneakily.

Her appearance was so pretty that it made him nervous unintentionally.

“First of all, do you understand that what you did was a mistake?”

She flinched at his words.

The girl clenched her fists tightly.

For a moment, she flinched.

Was she trying to scold him or hit him for some advice?

“……Yes.”

Contrary to his expectations, she obediently nodded.

But tears welled up in her eyes unexpectedly.

It seemed like she might burst into tears any moment.

“Sigh, you’re too weak-hearted.”

As someone older, he had intended to give her some advice.

But with her reaction, he couldn’t say anything.

It seemed like she was already reflecting enough.

“Don’t cry. I’ll consider the debt forgiven.”

The girl raised her head in surprise.

Indeed, it must have been shocking.

Regardless of the amount, forgiving the debt completely.

Only someone crazy would do such a thing.

However, Yujin had a different motive.

“In return, will you be friends with me at school?”

“Friends…?”

The girl’s eyes widened in confusion.

Seemingly not understanding what he meant.

“It’s nothing special. Just hang out with me during lunch, talk, walk home together, that kind of thing?”

The toughest moment for a loner is always lunchtime.

Eating alone is more embarrassing than you’d think.

But having a friend solves the problem!

Especially when eating with such a pretty girl.

That’s like the epitome of being popular.

“It feels a bit uncomfortable to use the debt this way, but it must be good for her too.”

The person who lent the money probably wasn’t himself.

Even if it was his child, it would undoubtedly be the family’s money.

If he were to overlook it, there would likely be objections.

But if the other party is his son’s friend?

Surely parents wouldn’t coldly reject their son’s friend.

“Hmm, the girl gets saved from debt, gains a friend. Could it be that I was Zhuge Liang in my past life?”

That’s when Yujin was praising his own strategizing skills.

The girl asked in a trembling voice, “What about Cheolsoo…?”

Why does Cheolsoo come up here?

Ah, did they originally plan to have a meal with Cheolsoo?

“Hmm, now that things have taken a turn for the worse. Is she still interested in having a meal with someone who broke his arm?”

Moreover, Cheolsoo still dislikes him.

Maybe in the future, but not now.

Even if he suggests hanging out now, he will likely be rejected.

“Cheolsoo must be going through a hard time.”

The girl’s shoulders trembled slightly.

Her eyes were filled with distant despair.

How much time has passed like this?

With a resigned face, the girl nodded.

“……Okay. I’ll do that. So please… keep your promise.”

“Don’t worry. I never tell lies.”

“Yes… please… I beg you. I’ll do it properly….”

The light vanished from the girl’s eyes.

Finally, tears began to fall from her eyes.

Oh, how much this child must have suffered all this time.

Yujin reached out her hand to pat her head.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Everything will be fine now.”

Without a word, Yeonghee obediently accepted the gesture.

She just looked up at him with tear-filled eyes.

Secretary Park, who was silently watching the scene, felt a shiver down his spine.

‘She’s truly cruel to the very end.’

Right now, Cheolsu was completely crushed under the weight of money and power.

If he were to see his own woman clinging to someone else’s side and crying?

Wouldn’t his mental state shatter irreparably?

All of this was part of Yujin’s meticulous calculation.

Acting as if she cared, while actually manipulating the situation.

Even from an outsider’s perspective, it was chilling to the core.

‘I thought there might have been some changes, but is the only one fit to inherit our organization still Young Master…’

Yujin is still young.

Yet, such cruelty at this level.

What kind of person will he reveal himself to be if he fully embraces this path?

Secretary Park clenched his fist in silence.

Envisioning the future while looking at the young mafia in front of him.

【Unspeakable atrocities that cannot be expressed in words!】

【Your notoriety is on the rise!】

【The other party thinks you are suitable to be a boss!】

‘Huh? Why the hell?!’

Yujin felt genuinely wronged.

****

There is one unwritten rule at Hero Academy.

Do not mess with Kim Yujin, the successor of Black Heaven.

Black Heaven’s notoriety speaks for itself.

However, the successor, Kim Yujin, is no pushover either.

What happens if you go against him?

The results were blatantly evident in front of the students.

“…Is it tasty?”

“…Yes.”

“Since we’re friends, speak comfortably.”

“Uh, okay.”

The girl in front of Yujin is Yeonghee.

Her beauty stood out even within the academy.

A kind chest calling for salvation, a slender waist.

Baby-like fair skin and large jet-black eyes.

Truly resembling a heroine from a comic book.

She was so beautiful that one might doubt such a girl could exist in reality.

And there was also his childhood friend, Cheolsu, known as a genius.

She should have spent a perfect pink school life.

‘Oh, did Yeonghee finally give in?’

‘It can’t be helped. She broke her boyfriend’s arm.’

‘Poor Yeonghee, what can we do for her.’

Everyone looked at her with pity.

But no one dared to approach her.

Because Yujin standing in front of her was too terrifying.

Meanwhile, Yujin was diligently absorbing knowledge.

‘Wow, delicious.’

For Yujin, the academy’s food was a whole new world.

It was buffet style!

And the food there was top-notch, not cheap at all.

You could eat as many plates as you wanted, without anyone saying a word.

‘Although I thought there wouldn’t be much difference in this world, in this aspect, it’s clearly different from reality.’

And there was a pretty female student sitting in front of him.

‘A girl and fancy food. Could I already be popular?’

Just that alone was a luxury he had never even dreamed of in his past life.

Yujin enjoyed his lunch satisfactorily.

On the other hand, Yeonghee was picking at her food, barely eating.

The food on her plate was scarce to begin with.

And it hardly decreased.

“Why is that? Doesn’t the food suit your taste?”

“Huh? Oh, no. It’s delicious.”

Yeonghee forced a smile and said.

But Yujin didn’t like that sight.

‘How important it is to eat properly!’

Balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise!

That was the essence of a healthy lifestyle.

Of course, he understood.

As a girl, she would naturally care about her figure.

But excessive dieting only ruins the body.

A certain level of meal is essential.

Yujin pierced a cherry tomato and held it out.

“Here, have this.”

Yeonghee flinched.

Her pupils shook anxiously.

She hesitated as if in conflict before biting her lip.

Like being unable to reject her husband’s boss’s touch.

But the hesitation didn’t last long.

She closed her eyes tightly, then opened her mouth wide.

“Ah….”

It was Yujin who was more surprised by her actions.

‘No, I just wanted to pass it over.’

Even among friends, feeding someone felt a bit embarrassing.

Isn’t that something lovers do?

‘Huh! Maybe among insiders, feeding each other is normal?’

To become an insider, one must understand insider behavior.

This was the moment to muster up courage and take a step forward!

Yujin cautiously placed the cherry tomato into her mouth.

Her small lips wrapped around the tomato as she rolled her tongue.

“…Is it tasty?”

“Yes, it’s sweet….”

She asked awkwardly, but fortunately received a positive response.

Yujin breathed a sigh of relief internally.

‘Phew, I thought I had a brain freeze.’

Just as relieved Yujin was about to resume eating.

Clunk!

Suddenly, something landed on the table.

Upon closer inspection, it was a black box.

With a soft click, the lid slightly opened as the seal broke.

It revealed a stack of cash inside.

“Cheolsu….”

Yeonghee muttered in a distant voice.

When she belatedly raised her head, Cheolsu was there.

He stared at himself with fiery eyes.

“I don’t need this kind of money.”

Money?

Yujin belatedly recalled what he had told the secretary.

‘Wait, I asked for help with medical bills and he gave me cash.’

Nevertheless, it might be better to accept it for now.

Considering he still had a cast on his arm, he probably wasn’t fully recovered yet.

Of course, it might be burdensome.

But it would put both their minds at ease.

“How about just accepting it? It’s tough, isn’t it?”

Tingling.

Cheolsu ground his teeth.

His gaze shifted to Yeonghee sitting beside him.

He closed and opened his eyes briefly to quell his anger.

“Someday, I’ll come back to reclaim it.”

Huh? Reclaim the money later?

Why bother? Just spend it.

“If you’re going to reclaim it, wouldn’t it be better to take it now?”

Kim Cheolsu clenched his fist.

He exerted so much force that his muscles trembled visibly.

‘Gosh, seems like he’s really struggling. How severe must the aftereffects be to make his hand shake like that?’

To refuse the money even after letting go.

How kind-hearted he must be.

Breaking such a good friend’s bones.

Deep within, a sense of guilt crept in.

Yujin intervened before Cheolsu could proceed.

“I have a proposal.”

“What?”

Yujin looked at Cheolsu’s arm in a cast.

‘Already dealing with some monster in class. If he strains that arm, it won’t heal properly.’

The fault for that injury was clearly hers.

She needed to take responsibility for it.

“How about attending class with me?”

Then I can help you.

Cheolsu didn’t respond, frowning discontentedly.

‘Ah, right. He must feel uncomfortable being alone while angry.’

Yujin quickly pointed at Yeonghee beside him.

“Oh, of course, this girl here too.”

Cheolsu chewed as if sulking.

This was a clear provocation.

‘Bloody bastard.’

She didn’t want to become so pitiful as to let this slide.

“Fine, I’ll accept it.”

Yujin nodded satisfactorily.

Let’s be friends again, Cheolsu!