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When you walk around the city or campus, you can occasionally see students broadcasting or filming videos.

For example, a male student sitting at a fountain chatting with his smartphone connected to a selfie stick.

This was the case with a female student dancing in front of a student holding a smartphone in front of the central stairs near the school square.

They continued broadcasting and filming, not caring about the stares of passing students.

“I guess they are filming a G-Tube video.”

Ha Yesong, the person in charge of disorderly conduct who was walking with me, said.

Next to him was Oh Baek-seo.

“It feels like there are a lot of them these days. I don’t think it was like this until last year.”

“A kid at our school caused a craze. This is the G-Tube era?”

“Really?”

G tube.

This is the name of a video platform favored by students.

Anyone can upload a video, and if it becomes popular enough, it can also generate revenue. The revenue earned through sponsorship was also significant.

However, I tend to avoid G-Tube videos.

Because I know well the dangers of addictive videos.

In order to maintain the dignity of the leader, it was necessary to control brain homeostasis. Simply put, this means that we have placed emphasis on the efficiency of academic achievement while maintaining a healthy dopamine system.

So, I didn’t know who the ‘student who started the G-Tube craze at Asung High School’ that Yesong was.

“If we broadcast our White Paper Jjingi Talk, we would just make a lot of money… .”

I agree.

When a girl as elegant and pretty as our husband-in-law started a talk show, my wallet would open without resistance.

“I’m fine. I’m not interested.”

The white paper waved his hand with a smiling face.

“But who is the kid who started the craze?”

“Shinso TV. ‘Sindorim Sword Master’!”

Yesong answered confidently, like a mother proud of her child.

‘Sindorim Sword Master?’

The name… Isn’t it too boring?

There are also cool nicknames like Sword Saint or Sword Demon, so why… ?

“Aseong High School is ranked 2nd in popularity and also has invincible mushrooms! That person is called ‘the mover’.”

“Uh, yes… .”

I stopped thinking about it after hearing the name ranked second in popularity.

For a while, Yesong chatted happily about the Shindorim Swordmaster.

It is said that he gained rapid popularity with videos of him performing high-level swordsmanship actions or performing sword dances to exciting music with his colleagues.

“Take this opportunity to see it for yourself. Because it’s really cool. He was recently ranked number one as a candidate for my boyfriend.”

It was right after lunch, so it was a lazy time. Going for a walk was one of those reasons.

So, it would be okay to watch it as a way to kill time.

“Then let’s take a look.”

We sat on a bench with few people around.

Yesong played a video on his smartphone and showed it to me.

Yesong’s eyes sparkle as if he is anticipating my reaction.

I ignored it and watched the video.

There was an intro with a male student wearing a goblin mask performing a sword dance accompanied by great music.

‘Is this the Shindorim Sword Master?’

It’s cool, it’s cool.

Passed Romance 1st round.

As I entered the video, the male student who appeared in the intro greeted me.

─ Hello, viewers! This is Shindorim Sword Master, Shinso TV!

It was a modulated voice.

He was wearing Aseong High School uniform, but his name tag had been removed, so it was impossible to tell who it was.

After giving a broadcast greeting, he continued to chat lightly.

To be honest, I couldn’t say it was fun. However, his remarks were witty, and his modulated voice seemed to appeal to women.

Soon, Shinso enters the full-fledged sword dance.

A room filled with darkness.

BGM that looks like something from an anime battle scene starts playing.

Shinsou wrapped magical energy around the sword in his hand.

Grumble!

Magic power was replaced with ‘fire’.

Conversion of magic elements.

It was a skill that only those who reached at least the 4th rank could do.

The level according to ability is classified from 1st to 9th, and a 4th rank could be considered a strong person, at least mid-to-upper rank within Academy City.

‘oh.’

Swordsmanship with the flaming sword.

That’s cool.

Passed Romance 2nd round.

The blade wrapped in fire cut the darkness brilliantly in time with the music.

Shinso’s movements were elegant and gentle, and he also had moderation.

In each highlight scene, the sword dance slowed down dramatically. The goal was to create impressive scenes using slow motion.

Shinso’s sword dance had a magical quality that made you lose your mind. I thought I knew why he was popular. Because the most addictive thing is to be able to look at something as if you are possessed without your brain.

‘It may seem like I’m just showing off, but… , It looks like you have enough practical sense.’

The fact that Shinso was ‘deliberately’ performing a flashy sword dance was understood as a preliminary movement at every moment. He must have been a talented person with some practical skills.

Eventually, the video ended.

“Hehe.”

Yesong seemed to be expecting my reaction.

It looks like she’s bragging about her boyfriend.

Well, I said he was the number one candidate for a boyfriend.

“… It’s pretty good. Gorgeous.”

That was my review.

Yesong, who had been waiting for me to continue speaking, showed confusion in his eyes.

“En? Is that all?”

“What more do you want?”

“Aren’t you impressed?”

“I did it in my mind.”

“… Manager, please don’t do reaction broadcasts from now on.”

Yesong made a pouting expression.

Why… ?

… …

After watching the Shindorim Sword Master video that Ha Yesong showed me last time, I lost interest in him.

And one day.

Something happened.

[ Lee Se-ah: Senior! Have you seen Shinso’s video? ]

[Lee Se-ah: Isn’t it a mess now? ]

[ Lee Se-ah: (Laughing cat emoticon) ]

[Ahn Woo-jin: ? ]

Lee Se-ah, a female student who would later become a great evil, sent me a text message through Coconut Talk.

‘Shinso?’

Shinso was the Shindorim Sword Master, right?

I couldn’t understand why there was such a fuss and why they were telling me that.

When I had that question, I also received a text message from another guy.

[ Ha Yesong: Manager!!! ]

[ Hayesong: Bisaaaang!!! ]

[ Ha Yesong: Please quickly watch the Shinso video that was uploaded!! ]

[Ha Yesong: Awesome!! ]

Even Ha Yesong made a fuss.

‘What is it?’

I accessed G-Tube with my smartphone and went to Shinso TV.

There was a video posted this morning. It seemed like a video that had nothing to do with the sword dance that was usually posted.

The title was ‘To the leader of Aseong High School’.

If you’re the ‘Leading Manager of Asung High School’ in the current Academy City, it’s me, right?

I went right in and checked.

In the video, Shinso, the male student wearing a goblin mask, looked at the camera and said hello before speaking.

─ I am pursuing strength. I imagine a future where I will one day be called a ‘Sword Saint’. In order to do that, we decided that we had to compete with the strong and create a legend.

‘ah.’

I guessed what he was going to say.

please.

Let’s not do this when we haven’t even met for the first time… .

─ The leader of Asung High School!

However, Shinsou blurted out a name that should not be mentioned.

─ From the first day of the semester, you protected countless students from an armed group that hijacked the subway. You have no idea how touched I was when I saw that performance.

be not interested in.

─ Moreover, Director Seondo is even making the famous genius, Deputy Director Oh Baek-seo, follow him. I can’t even begin to understand how great of a person he is… ! So, I thought I would really like to compete. Please teach me a lesson! please!

Shinso bows his upper body politely.

In the end, the line I was worried about came out.

‘What a move… ? Is this the martial arts world?’

The challenge, or rather the challenge video, posted by Shinso was rapidly climbing the real-time popular video rankings. No, it was ascending.

Countless likes poured in from viewers.

The comments were also crazy.

There were some students who left comments criticizing Shinso for challenging me, but most of them seemed to be expecting a match between me and Shinso.

It has to be that way.

Because humans naturally seek stimulating fun.

If it is related to daily life, the fun is maximized.

‘You selfish bastard.’

I was annoyed.

This person of interest did not consider my wishes and only pursued topicality and his own self-realization. It was clear that he had put a lot of thought into it, but if the result was like this, the only thing I could do was double greed.

If it becomes a hot topic to this extent, it is difficult to ignore it with a plate in your face. Shinso must have been aiming for that too.

This bastard of interest.

It’s become a hassle… .

Shinso even praised me as ‘the leading manager followed by the famous genius Oh Baek-seo.’ This guy may have had pure intentions, but it was no different from touching my disgust.

‘There must still be many members who are dissatisfied with me becoming the manager… .’

Thanks to my role in the train incident on the first day, I feel like the skepticism towards me has decreased, but there were still quite a few people among the second and third year members who doubted my capabilities.

The plan was to put that doubt to rest by building up results step by step, but Shinsou brought it out and added fuel to the fire.

“Manager.”

While I was thinking, Oh Baek-seo called me.

Suddenly, the faint scent of black tea filled my sense of smell.

Before I knew it, she was putting down the hot black tea on my desk.

“What should I do with that girl?”

“Shinso?”

White Paper nodded.

The usual kind smile was on Baekseo’s face, but the atmosphere was colder than usual.

“Shall I go and solve it?”

“Huh?”

The white paper spoke calmly but clearly.

“Manager, you don’t need to deal with such a troublesome guy. Since it is obvious that video will be filmed during sparring, I will threaten to severely punish anyone who interferes with the activities of the leadership team through challenges like this in the future. Because there are rules and precedents for doing so.”

A white paper that speaks quietly. There was a hint of firmness in the gentle tone.

It seems that Shinsou’s challenge also bothered her.

but.

“That’s not possible.”

“Huh?”

I know that Baek Seo said what she said because she was thinking of me, but if I do as she says, I will be in trouble.

‘If I leave this situation to the deputy head… .’

I don’t know if most of the members think that I am a suitable person for the role of leader.

In a situation like now, if you waste your time on the Vice-Chairman, in the end, only the dignity of the Vice-Chairman will come to the fore.

My dignity as the leader will be overshadowed by the shadow of the vice president.

‘That’s not allowed… !’

I can’t tolerate that.

I worked so hard to get to this position.

“I will do it.”

Yeah, it worked out better.

In fact, we might be able to take advantage of Shinsou’s suggestion.

‘If I overpower him, my image within the leadership team may actually improve.’

I wasn’t sure how strong Shinsou would be, but it was definitely another opportunity to show my skills to the leadership team.

… what.

These may all be just lame reasons.

“There is no need for you to step forward… .”

“I’m just a little annoyed. So I’ll do it.”

I was literally annoyed.

I wanted to shake off this rude second-year middle school classmate with my own hands.

“Umm… . okay. Let’s do that.”

The white paper responded with a kind smile.

* * *

Woojin’s comment was posted on the challenge video posted by Shinso TV.

It was about accepting sparring.

“It is said that Asung High School’s leader accepted Shinso’s challenge.”

Mahyeon High School, a prestigious high school that is said to be the rival of Asung High School.

Lee Je-ho, the leading manager there, put on his glasses with a stern look on his face after receiving the deputy manager’s report.

“Asung High School’s leading manager… . He was the guy who beat Oh Baek-seo and became the manager, right?”

Last year, Lee Je-ho had no doubt that the 45th leader of Aseong High School would be a genius named Oh Baek-seo.

But the results were different.

A strange male student beat Oh Baek-seo and took the position of leader.

He was Ahn Woo-jin, the 45th leader.

“It turned out to be fun. I can finally analyze what kind of guy Ahn Woo-jin is.”

The Shinso that Ahn Woo-jin had to deal with was a 4th rank or higher.

All the strong players in the academy, like Lee Je-ho, were watching the videos and understanding them.

Therefore, this sparring would be a golden opportunity to check the skills of Ahn Woo-jin, the 45th leader of Asung High School.

They were not the only forces interested.

“Say it again. Is Aseong High School’s leader sparring with Shinso? Are you talking about that G-Tuber?”

“Good. I was curious about how talented the leader of Aseong High School was.”

“Now I can truly check his skills.”

Most of the autonomous academies in Neo Seoul showed interest in the news of Ahn Woo-jin and Shinso’s open sparring.

And at some point, the sparring between the two became the number one topic of interest in Academy City.