episode_0016

In the peaceful Hanbit Middle School, as usual,

“Teacher, teacher!! Where are we going?”

“Please… let’s not have a boring trip..!”

“Yeah~ We’re going to Kingju Hanok Village lol”

“Don’t say ominous things!”

“Is it a disaster?”

Although it was always a noisy class of 2nd graders, today the kids were particularly restless.

But there was a reason for all this commotion…

“Alright, alright, calm down. I will tell you where we are going, so be quiet.”

“….”

As the homeroom teacher spoke, the class fell silent as if they had never made a sound.

“Sigh, you guys… Are you really that excited?”

“This time, we are going to…”

Gulp…

“It’s decided! Jeju Island!”

“Wow~!!!!”

“This is it!”

“Thank you, God…”

October’s autumn,

The big event that every 2nd-year middle school student must attend has arrived.

It’s none other than the math trip!

They might have gone on trips during elementary school, but that was when they were much younger. This trip is for students who have grown physically and mentally.

After finishing exams, students are looking for a place to unleash their uncontrollable freedom and joy, and then came the good news!

Most students are excited, wearing stylish outfits and eager to create unforgettable memories with their friends.

However, a few individuals feel gloomy at the thought of spending two nights and three days in an unfamiliar place with not-so-close friends.

“Ugh… I ended up coming here after all, facing the execution of these ‘cool’ kids…”

Hayanji, who quietly sat at the back, was one of those people.

With curly hair cascading down to her waist and bangs that seemed suffocating, she exuded a sharpness like shark teeth that wouldn’t easily let go.

Around 170cm… no, maybe 175cm? Taller than the average adult Korean woman’s height, almost similar to the average height of Korean men.

Along with her height, she displayed an explosive presence with her two prominent hills.

While such a blessing might be enviable to others, from Hayanji’s perspective, who disliked drawing attention, she was just an awkward lump of flesh.

She tried to hide it as much as possible by walking with a hunched posture.

Growing up in the same room with friends emitting a strong sense of belonging, something unimaginable for someone like her…?

Just the thought of it was overwhelming.

If she doesn’t get beaten up for being worthless, that would be lucky.

Not signing up for the math trip could be an option, but realistically, that’s quite challenging.

She wasn’t a complete shut-in like a hikikomori who never goes out, but more of a recluse type who only goes out when necessary, trying to avoid unnecessary outings whenever possible.

Perhaps it was because she didn’t want to attract too much attention and preferred to avoid awkward situations?

Being an outcast in the class, unknown to her parents, Hayanji had no choice but to go.

If she said she wasn’t going alone, her parents would definitely call home.

It was only a matter of time before her school life turned into a mess.

She just hoped to board the bus back home after sleeping and waking up…

“Sigh… Why is my life so miserable?”

To relieve the stress of being stuck in such a situation, she turned to venting on internet community sites where people in similar situations gathered to commiserate.

Her only hobby was posting meaningless comments and seeking comfort from anonymous online friends.

Tap, tap, tap

The loud typing noise didn’t match her dull appearance.

In the real world, she couldn’t say harsh words, but in the anonymous world, she could be ruthless.

Online, she was a tyrant who could say things like “Go die!”

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Title: Realizing I’m Screwed..

Author: Anonymous (15.654)

It’s already October, and I thought there would be no news, but I was betrayed.

Why does this thing called a math trip even exist?

Why does the school engage in such pointless activities..?

Do we really need to go on a trip with our classmates forced by the school?

The popular kids can hang out together on their own, why do we need to go along?

Ugh… It feels great now that the exams are over; my mood is definitely lifted.

Once again, the real deal, Kim Taeyang, is here.

I hope the bus crashes on their way there and the trip gets canceled.

Those popular kids better watch out.

Comments (4)

ㅇㅇ(65.874) Gay fighting… Our school’s going too, they said.

ㅇㅇ(69.145) Seriously though; why force someone to go? If they don’t want to, just call them to the counseling room and ask if they’re having a hard time at school.

ㅇㅇ(84.647) If those popular kids end up getting kicked out for drinking in the room, it’ll be hilarious ㅋㅋ

ㅇㅇ(39.457) (Roughly, this isn’t reality, it’s a meme)

‘…But these guys are the only ones who understand my situation…’

I felt relieved seeing many people who have had or will have similar experiences.

It’s not just me who should suffer; you guys should experience it too.

Haha!

Bam!

“Oh my god! Is this for real?”

“Jeez.”

Surprised…

Just as I was starting to feel better with some small comfort from my friends, the voices of a group shouting for half to leave pierced my ears.

“www Jeju Island trip! Many girls from other schools will be there, can’t wait to see what beauties are there!!”

“Yikes! Starting today, I’m doubling my workout routine!”

“As long as Taeyang is there, we have nothing to worry about!”

“Taeyang, are we having a drink at our lodge? Don’t worry about supplies! Hehe… Our dad owns a convenience store, he won’t even notice if we take a few.”

“Hey hey..! What do middle schoolers know about alcohol! Alcohol! These guys are crazy! If they bring it, I’ll fold their spines myself, so figure it out yourselves, hey!!”

“?

Among them, there is one person with an exceptionally loud voice.

The only one who uses such vulgar and crude language is none other than him.

A man who seems like he should hide his upper body strength, with a solid and large blond tanned body like a wild horse.

“Ugh.. our class’s troublemaker, Kim Taeyang.”

An already unpleasant school becomes even more unbearable because of him.

Even a little gossip spreading around the school makes it clear.

Not only does he have a nasty personality that doesn’t hold back when hunting any girl he sees, but also when evaluating each girl’s figure with his sharp eyes, ugh…

It’s as if the saying that Kim Taeyang carries himself as the superior male wherever he goes is not wrong.

If you’re a girl, you can’t help but feel incredibly small in front of this guy.

His habitual sexual harassment tone is now so common that it would feel empty without it.

A girl who hasn’t been touched by him is as rare as an alpha male itself!

There are even rumors that he deliberately approaches couples, breaks them up, and then steals the girl…

But then again, his behavior during class makes him seem like a top student… He’s a mysterious guy.

Even the classmates are cautious around Kim Taeyang, watching their steps.

“It’s about time to intervene…”

The only person who can confront him appears.

“Hey! Kim Taeyang! Stop yelling! My ears are killing me, seriously!”

“If this guy goes a day without causing a scene, he’ll grow thorns in his mouth.”

“www Sehee, you seem louder than me, don’t you think?”

“What did you say?”

Without a doubt, the one person who scolds the usually reckless Kim Taeyang while frowning is none other than Choi Sehee, our class’s top influencer.

Kim Taeyang, unmatched as a man, and Choi Sehee, positioned at the highest level as a woman.

Their combination seems oddly fitting, like a golden sun and a pure maiden… Their influence overflowing with charisma…!

Ugh… So this is what influencers are like…

It’s a world far removed from mine.

I wish they were all dead.

With that thought in mind, I glare at the two with cold, piercing eyes.

“Anyway, you can’t handle me alone, so frustrated…. Ahh?”

“Hey, you there! Why are you staring like that?”

“…!”

Did I stare too much?

No way! Our eyes met for a brief moment!

What should I do? What should I do?? They’re coming this way… Is my school life ending here?

“Hey, are you deaf? Why are you staring at me like that?” she asked.

“Eek…”

“Haha, she’s such a loner compared to her size, right?”

“Well… She has a pretty face though…”

“Looking closely… Her heart is truly amazing too… Oh my! Were you hiding your strength with such a broad mind? Apologize! Apologize to all the weak girls across the country!”

“Uh… Sorry… Sorry for carrying around something useless and pretending…”

“If you’re just apologizing in words, it’s not really an apology, is it?”

“There must be a way to show sincere apology, right?”

“Uh…?”

With experience in hunting numerous women, accumulating enough XP to make anyone look foolish when listening—Kim Tae-yang’s unique method of persuasion!

There aren’t many women who can resist his smooth moves.

“The answer is simple: become one of my girlfriends.”

“Uh… What?”

“Haha, your clueless face is hilarious. Obviously, apologizing by dating me is the way to go, right?”

“You can’t receive love alone, but it will be on a different level with me, right?”

“I promise I’ll treat you better than anyone else if you become mine.”

Eyes glazed over as if under hypnosis, Yeo-jin replied, “Y-yes…”

“Whoa~ New girlfriend acquired!!!”

“Stop it, you crazy jerk!”

“Ugh.”

“Yeo-jin, sorry. Just ignore what this idiot says, it’ll pass in a day or two.”

“Uh… Yeah.”

“Hey! What’s the meaning of this! I’m just showing the happiness of being a woman…”

“……”

“Hmm…”

Wow…

She manages to subdue that punk with just one expression.

But seriously, Choi Se-hee…

I never dreamed she would save me.

If it weren’t for Se-hee, by now… Ugh, I don’t even want to think about it.

…Maybe there are some nice people among the popular kids…?

Impressive… I want to be like that too…

Forgetting completely the curses against the popular kids just moments ago,

Yeo-jin looks at Se-hee with sparkling eyes.

“…?”

Suddenly feeling uncomfortable under Yeo-jin’s intense gaze,

Se-hee, who almost fell for Kim Tae-yang(?) crisis,

overcomes the situation,

and time quickly passes

as the day of the math field trip dawns.