episode_0331

“Onhyang?”

A sudden dinner party for all the members of the bamboo forest was held this evening.

It was a bit awkward because it was our first time meeting in person, but Kim Woojin’s aura was not normal.

First of all, Min Joo-hee and Yoo Ah-rin met separately and were going together.

“Is this your first time hearing about Onhyang?”

Min Joo-hee had never heard of Onhyang, the meeting place this time.

Even though I’m a third-year student, I know most of the restaurants near the university.

“Of course.”

But it’s not strange that Minjuhee doesn’t know that.

“There’s an omakase restaurant there.”

This was because the prices at the store were somewhat excessively expensive for college students to visit.

Especially, Minjuhee doesn’t even look at things like omakase.

“Omakase? Isn’t that really expensive?”

“That’s right. I’ve only had it once.”

“Wow, it looks like Woojin is taking care of himself because he’s working hard.”

Although it was not very noticeable, the two were diligently cleaning the bamboo forest.

Dirty memes, excessive spam, religious propaganda, product advertisements, etc.

Since I knew that the Gahyundae Bamboo Forest was a very active university community, there were quite a few people who used it.

If we had just left it alone, the bamboo forest would have become a bulletin board filled with useless posts.

In a way, I felt that Woojin Kim, who had been managing things on his own, was amazing.

“I’m a little scared.”

But Yua Rin didn’t see the omakase as a positive sign.

“He’s rich but he doesn’t take money. Do you know that he lives off of the money he’s saved?”

“Was it?”

“He doesn’t even get an allowance. You could say he’s half self-made, but he’s buying omakase now.”

“… … .”

“Even Manager #3 was actually the president of our school, and he called you?”

“Off.”

“I’m more scared today than Omakase because I don’t know what that bastard Kim Woojin will do.”

“I see, now that I hear you say it.”

Min Joo-hee is now starting to feel more worried than excited about eating Omakase.

But it couldn’t be avoided.

Anyway, the two entered Omakase Onhyang.

“Are you here?”

Kim Woo-jin was already waiting there. There was a brief silence as he was talking to the chef.

“Yeah, what’s going on?”

“Your face doesn’t look good, Woojin.”

“Haha, just eat today. There’s nothing for you two to do.”

For two people.

Although I thought it had quite an implicit meaning, looking at Kim Woo-jin’s evil expression, it seemed like it was not something ordinary.

Yoo Ah-rin and Min Joo-hee decided to pretend not to know and enjoy the omakase.

Anyway, didn’t they say that they just had to eat it?

A few minutes later.

“Ahem.”

The door opened and the president came in.

Yoo Ah-rin and Min Joo-hee stand up and bow their heads deeply to greet them.

I’ve only seen it from afar, so this is the first time I’ve seen it so directly.

Kim Woo-jin personally gave up the seat next to him and made the president sit next to him.

After that, the food started coming out slowly.

“Wow, this is delicious.”

“That’s right. This is my first time eating something like this.”

It was heartwarming to see two women enjoying omakase while chatting next to me.

Right now, Woojin Kim didn’t have the energy to care about that.

“Boss.”

“Yes, here it is.”

The chef takes out the Japanese sake that Woojin Kim had prepared in advance and pours it for us.

As the president watched the glasses gradually fill up, he felt a cold sweat run down his back.

“Ahem, Woojin? Can you tell me why you called me at this point?”

“Let’s have a drink first.”

After lightly clinking his glasses, Kim Woo-jin immediately poured the alcohol into his mouth.

Although the alcohol content was quite high, he gritted his teeth without changing his expression.

“President, what is life like as a president at a university?”

“Uh, huh?”

“Are you having fun?”

“Ah, well… … Uh, Woojin-kun also looked after me. And thanks to being the janitor, I was able to block out school swearing… … .”

“Thank goodness. I’m such a piece of shit.”

“… … .”

A cold silence hangs over us.

Usually, in omakase, when they bring out the food, they explain what it is.

Perhaps he decided that he couldn’t speak carelessly now, so he quietly handed me the sushi.

“The course here usually takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.”

“… … .”

“Let’s think carefully about what the situation is now… …and what the president can do. I think this is a very appropriate time.”

* * *

The next morning.

“Professor Jeong.”

Professor Jeong Myeong-chan, who was suddenly called to the president’s office, wondered what was going on.

This is because the president valued the autonomy of professors and tended to keep interference to a minimum.

That is why he suddenly called me out like this, and why the atmosphere inside the president’s office was more hostile than expected.

Professor Jeong Myeong-chan had no idea what the reason was.

“You don’t know why I called you?”

A smile appears on the president’s lips.

But Professor Jeong Myeong-chan wasn’t stupid enough to feel relieved after seeing that.

Rather, the smiling face was even more eerie, so my body became tense.

“If there’s anything I made a mistake on, please let me know… … I’ll fix it right away.”

“What mistake did Professor Jeong make to me?”

The president’s eyes, which had been sipping tea for a while, grew cold.

“I must have made mistakes with the students.”

“Yes?”

“Professor Jeong, do you know about the bamboo forest?”

“Oh, yes! I know!”

“Do you know that there are a lot of bad reviews about Professor Jeong out there right now?”

“Huh?!”

Naturally, the professor had no interest in the student community.

Who would be interested in students chatting among themselves anyway?

“I know the bamboo forest managers separately, so I asked them to delete any content that was too harsh… …Anyway, that’s the students’ opinion.”

“Oh, no. That’s-.”

“The semester just started and you’re giving us a team collaboration project?”

“Yes, uh… … .”

“Even the weight of the assignment score is low?”

“That, since it’s the start of a new semester, I hope that we can reinforce each other’s basic knowledge of the subjects we are taking and find our own way-.”

“Professor Jeong, do you know what the students have been saying since last semester?”

The president knocks on the table.

Professor Jeong stands there dumbfounded, sweating and racking his brain.

But there was no answer.

Because I wasn’t the type of person to care about that kind of thing in the first place.

“There are too many group projects. These days, college students are really into group projects. It’s different from when we were young.”

“Yes, yes… … .”

“There’s even a meme that says that group projects only cause stress to students. Just look at YouTube. Do you know how many people say that group projects are villains?!”

As the president had searched the bamboo forest thoroughly, he could speak more firmly.

“Didn’t I say this clearly at the end of last semester? Professors should be careful when giving exams and assignments. It’s important that students don’t feel excessively tired.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Do you know why people swear at school? It’s because of this! They give students excessively tiring assignments, but the actual grades they give out are meager.”

“… … .”

“No, don’t you think the reward is poor compared to the effort put in by students who risk their lives to get a few grades?”

“Ma, listening to what you said, I think I made a mistake.”

“If you do a group project, the professors know it’s easy. Who said not to give it? You have to. If you need it, you have to give it. Harmony, integration, teamwork. This is needed everywhere.”

“Yes, yes.”

“Shouldn’t we give students motivation to work hard despite bumping into each other and breaking down? If they work hard but get low scores, they won’t try hard and will give up.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

“Haa, you still don’t know such basic things! Professor Jeong’s lecture evaluations are always low!”

“… … .”

“I will watch over you. Give students rewards commensurate with their efforts and achievements. That is the kind of consideration we can give.”

“Okay, I understand.”

“Go out.”

Professor Jeong bows his head deeply and then goes out.

thud.

The door closed, and the president took another sip of his tea with a relieved heart.

‘Ah, it’s cool.’

Even though I got slapped by Kim Woo-jin and ended up getting yelled at by Professor Jeong.

Anyway, shouldn’t there be a place for you to vent?

* * *

Humanities writing.

A notice that was like a bolt from the blue was posted to students taking the course.

– Assistant Professor: There has been some talk externally about the team project we did this time.

– Teaching Assistant: I think the professor judged that there was a lack of consideration for the students.

– Teaching Assistant: You said that you would extend the preparation period by two weeks and increase the weight of the assignment score for the group project.

– Assistant Professor: Internal content is important, but he said he places the greatest importance on cooperation and unity among team members.

– Assistant: Please don’t feel too pressured and prepare well.

“… … .”

I was lost in thought for a moment while looking at the contents that came on my phone.

Although it contains several meanings.

The most important thing is that I will give points if the team works well together anyway.

This could also be seen as meaning this.

So it’s essentially free points.

Looking at it this way, it seems like everyone could eat it.

Of course, there are bound to be some people who can’t take something that’s given to them for free.

‘If I come this far and just show off my guts and come out, I’ll give up.’

I threw away my grades, so what can I do with them?

You have to figure out how to live your own life.

but.

– Bang Da-ye: Hello, leader.

– Bang Da-ye: Captain?

– Bang Da-ye: Please answer.

– Bang Da-ye: Did you meet the professor and talk about Group F?

There aren’t many people who have the guts to put up with all the tuition and do business.

Bang Da-ye’s message that came since morning.

I didn’t reply until late at night.

– Kim Woo-jin: You contact me quickly for Daye? I thought it would take a day for me to contact you because of the time difference.

– Bang Da-ye: If I told you that our group was broken up, you know that we’re going to have a team playoff this time, right?

– Kim Woo-jin: I told you everything. I decided to do it separately.

– Bang Da-ye: Yes? No, then what should we do? You’re also losing points?

– Kim Woo-jin: ??? You don’t know who I am?

Let me say it again.

With your parents’ money or with student loans.

There is no one who would not feel sorry and give up on the expensive tuition fees.

– Kim Woo-jin: I’m the youngest in the universe.

Except for people like me who have a ton of money at home.

– Bang Da-ye: … … .

– Kim Woo-jin: I don’t mind retaking the course this semester.

– Kim Woo-jin: You know what? This time, except for our group, everything went smoothly for other groups.

So, it makes no sense to suddenly increase the weight of group projects like this.

Rather, I think it’s fortunate for those who are like that.

Because the importance of team projects with such great team members has increased.

Because I took all the trash!

– Kim Woo-jin: We’re the only ones who are struggling. Compared to other people, we’re just going to die and go in.

Then of course the grades will be George.

– Kim Woo-jin: Okay. I already made a schedule and a report, and I told the professor that I would do it accordingly. Why am I doing it with you guys?

– Bang Da-ye: If I don’t complete this this semester, I’ll have to take it again next year. I’m a third-year student and I have to prepare for a job, so having one or two more classes is really fatal.

– Kim Woo-jin: What do you want me to do?

– Bang Da-ye: Even if I do this, I won’t be able to receive the director’s award.

– Kim Woo-jin: You’re doing a good job at that.

– Bang Da-ye: It was because of another subject. I’m really sorry.

– Bang Da-ye: I created a new chatroom this morning after the notice was posted. The members there are gathered and doing what the leader told them to do, so I’ll invite you there first.

[Humanities Group F Team Project.]

– Heo Jeong-ah: Hello.

– Kim Woo-jin: ? You said you weren’t going to do it.

– Heo Jeong-ah: We need to separate private and public matters.

– Hwang In-woo: I will do my best.

– Shin Se-rim: Group F, fighting! Looking at the other groups, they seem to be working really hard.

– Kim Woo-jin: Se-rim, you’re busy, right? I heard you’re from some entertainment agency.

– Shin Se-rim: Since I’m a college student, I have to prioritize my homework.

– Kim Woo-jin: Yes. A kid I know is affiliated with YS and makes movies, but he always does his assignments.

– Shin Se-rim: Haha;

– Dong-gyu Lim: Sir, I made a separate PPT. I removed all the character images as you said.

– Hwang In-woo: I have been researching the data since morning and have already finished it and sent it to you.

– Bang Da-ye: I’m still doing it.

– Heo Jeong-ah: I’m talking with Dong-gyu and Se-rim right now. We’re organizing and matching the PPT and script!

“Ah, good, good. It feels good when you do something hard.”

But what should I do?

You fucking punks, it’s no fun if it ends this easily.

– Kim Woo-jin: But what should I do?

– Kim Woo-jin: I have already written the overall outline and report and submitted it to the professor.

– Kim Woo-jin: I showed that to you and then got permission to leave the group.

– Woojin Kim: If we do this, the topic of Group F’s presentation will be different from the report.

– Heo Jeong-ah: Can’t I tell the professor?

– Hwang In-woo: No, the leader decided on this topic and we went with that?

– Kim Woo-jin: I knew you guys would do it with that, so I decided on a new one.

– Kim Woo-jin: So, if you want to work with me again.

– Kim Woo-jin: You have to do everything from the beginning.

– Heo Jeong-ah: Did you do it all day today?

– Hwang In-woo: Is this true?

– Bang Da-ye: … … From the beginning?

– Kim Woo-jin: Yes.

– Kim Woo-jin: Everything.

– Kim Woo-jin: From the beginning.