EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school - Chapter 818

Most of the freshmen juniors felt lifeless as they were about to take their first midterm exams at Eungwang High.

Of course, there were a few exceptions.

“Hello, Euishin hyung.”

Dormitory cafeteria, morning.

Eunho appeared fresh as usual.

Just the same as Cheon Sungheon, the exam period didn’t bother his lifestyle at all.

Changes usually occur as exams approach, usually manifesting as dark circles under the eyes or a sudden switch to overly comfortable clothes, but not him.

“I heard that you take good care of some of my classmates during the exam period, Euishin hyung. The others were envious.”

“I didn’t do anything.”

“No way. This isn’t my personal opinion, it’s what the students told me.”

Eunho smiled softly.

I think it’s the usual exaggeration.

Seniors like GeumChanWangChan and Woo Kihwan make us look like great people with just small acts of kindness.

‘I didn’t get lots of chances since I can’t go to the freshmen area that often.’

I often saw the Class 1-0 kids, the newspaper department’s new members, and the dormitory juniors who frequently went around the school.

The kind kids must’ve said nice things.

Eunho continued.

“Seokwon was doing an experiment over the weekend. He starved himself and almost collapsed. I heard that he had emergency food and drinks that you gave him, Euishin hyung. He talked about it a lot when I saw him yesterday.”

I thought it would be difficult to get close to Cha Seokwon, but I was able to make a breakthrough thanks to Eunho.

I bought him some food in consideration of his behavior pattern, and I think it helped.

Well, he still almost collapsed.

I’m quite worried about Cha Seokwon’s physical condition.

“Is he okay?”

“Yes. I suggested to Jiikhoe to take care of the students’ health just in case. It almost ended in a big incident, so I’m sure they’ll take care of it.”

I’m so glad that a junior like Eunho lives right next to Cha Seokwon.

This year’s Jiikhoe chairman isn’t that great, but knowing that Eunho is in the dorms puts me at ease.

Since Eunho already alerted them, if something happens in the future due to lack of action, it would be the Jiikhoe Chairman’s fault.

I walked to class with the thought that Park Seunghyun was in Jiikhoe to balance things out.

‘The cherry blossoms are long again this year.’

If Shinsoo wished, it would be as long as he liked.

Last year, thanks to the power of the genius angel, the cherry blossoms bloomed for a long time.

The angel’s miracle occurred again.

It was a pity that the students on their way to school had their noses buried in their holograms as they tried to memorize concepts for the exams.

“You don’t look stressed, Suspicious VP.”

Moon Saeron, who was taking pictures of the cherry blossoms, found me and talked to me.

She doesn’t look stressed about the exams herself as she has enough free time to take photos around campus.

Thanks to Moon Saeron, people outside Eungwang High would see the beautiful cherry blossoms.

She walked toward me and offered to walk to class together since it’s been a while since we saw each other.

Then, Moon Saeron suddenly lowered her voice.

She looked around as if to make sure that no one would hear.

“Do you know that more and more people are seeing Dain-nim’s parents? Not the ones who bullied her during Christmas, but the two who really looked like her…”

Moon Saeron is aware of how Ahn Dain’s parents pestered her for money, as well as Hwang Jiho’s declaration.

The old tiger’s sudden announcement was that Ahn Dain became a part of the Hwangmyeong Group and that she became an adoptive daughter of Hwang Jiho’s relative.

Knowing all that, Moon Saeron would’ve immediately realized that Ahn Dain had a complicated family background.

‘The tiger couple are training with Ahn Dain on campus. They’re going to work in the Hwangmyeong Group too, so it’s inevitable that a lot more people would see them.’

The couple didn’t hide their faces as they supported Ahn Dain, while Hwang Jiho is trying to help them.

There isn’t much problem in terms of Ahn Dain becoming a daughter of the two.

The problem is that there are people who would talk and speculate.

“There’s an akgae going near President Joo and Dain-nim. They’re getting closer because of the duel those two had, and that’s why we should be careful!”

It’s a warning that came from Moon Saeron and her intelligent sources.

I decided to take it into account.

Ahn Dain’s fandom is well managed and Joo Soohyuk’s akgae’s are kept in check, but we don’t know what might happen.

The Tiger Clan won’t sit around if that happens, but it’s best to prevent anything from happening at all.

I was alerted as Moon Saeron and I exchanged information while walking to class.

* * *

Class 2-0 classroom.

Some seats were still empty when I arrived.

The attention-seekers’ tables only had the aurora-colored tablecloth on them.

However, since Min Geurin was here but not Song Daesok, some kids began to worry.

“So Daesok will be absent today?”

“Yeah, I guess something urgent happened. He went straight to the association.”

Min Guerin answered Kwon Lena’s question.

The midterm exam was about to take place, but the association seemed to be facing something urgent.

I heard from Hong Gyubin what happened.

‘There’s a problem with the observations because of the forces acting on the Fomorian Demons’ settlement in Korea.’

Hong Gyubin said that Song Daesok needed to readjust the observations, excluding the variables caused by the Fomorians’ migration.

The problem could’ve been resolved without Song Daesok, but he said that the person who devised the algorithm analyzing the missing data would expedite the work, so he begged me to get him into the association.

But even without my intervention, Song Daesok was willing to answer the association’s call.

Song Daesok listens well in class and doesn’t need much time to study for exams, so he would’ve gone without much hesitation.

‘Song Manseok and Sung Gukeon helped him get to the association in the Replay.’

This world’s association has Song Daesok.

It’s a shame that we won’t see him at school today, but the situation is much better now.

On the other hand, there was another person in our class who was in a very different position than in the Replay.

“Woah, this is Professor Gong Cheonghwon’s exam content? There are so many. I don’t think I can take his classes even if I like him.”

“…”

Dokgo Miro expressed surprise when she saw the scope of the course that Hani was studying which was “Otherworld Ecology and Enemy Disposition.”

During enrollment, Dokgo Miro avoided all subjects that would challenge her.

She wisely chose her subjects so I don’t think she’ll have to suffer like Hani or Maeng Hyodon.

It’s a subtle choice considering her future as a player, but she holds on to her solid dream of being a soloist.

Dokgo Miro is trying to navigate her goal by spending some extra time practicing and vocal training.

‘It’s completely different from PMH. She learning and moving more actively than ever. Her ability as a player must’ve improved a lot.’

Unlike Dokgo Miro, there were kids in our class who made efforts that I didn’t understand.

Just like Jin Jungmok, who was stuck in the darkest corner of the room and playing with brush pens.

“Uhm, Jungmok-ah. I can lend you a pen if you forgot to bring one.”

“Worry not. I wish to train my hands to get used to maneuvering a brush.”

Kim Yuri offered carefully, but Jin Jungmok refused.

Considering Jin Jungmok’s skills, it would be difficult to write Chinese characters even if he was using a ballpen.

“Oh come to think of it, you changed from a brush to a brush pen! It’s a relief. I was worried since it took you a long time.”

“The Black Forest provided a large amount.”

Hearing Saeum of April and Mok Wooram’s words, the situation might’ve been worse before.

Jin Jungmok responded.

“I still prefer a brush. I couldn’t refuse the gift of my seniors while I was busy due to the unusual movement of demons.”

The Black Forest must be busy responding to the Fomorians.

He seemed to want to prioritize that over his studies.

I hope he studies well with his brush pen.

“Vice President… I’m sorry…”

Maeng Hyodon apologized out of the blue.

He showed me a practice test paper full of incorrect answers and question marks.

He must have a lot of questions to ask.

“It’s okay. Explain to me how you solved it.”

“I thought I had to use this formula for this problem…”

Maeng Hyodon seemed to have thought about it really hard.

I have lots of experience in tutoring so I can tell right away whether the student has studied or not.

Maeng Hyodon did his best to the extent that his stone of a head might turn into powder.

I had to explain it for quite a while, but Maeng Hyodon understood it.

“Ah… So that’s why it didn’t work. I’m really sorry…”

I complimented Maeng Hyodon for doing well but he kept feeling sorry.

He must think he wasted my time.

I decided to give him a word.

“How about this? Why don’t you make an appointment in advance this Teacher’s Day ?”

“…Teacher’s Day?”

“Yeah, give carnations to the professor. You keep in touch these days.”

Maeng Hyodon should worry more about his math grades than Teacher’s Day right now, but I decided to tell him in advance.

‘I wanted to come with and say hello, but it can’t be helped.’

My desire to accompany Maeng Hyodon so he wouldn’t get lost was something I couldn’t pursue.

I have a very important appointment.

Maeng Hyodon nodded, albeit hesitantly.

‘I think he’ll get through this midterm too.’

The worst-case scenario is that he’d have to take a remedial test, but I don’t think he’d fail.

The problem wasn’t the midterm, but rather, a different exam.

‘Cheon Dongha is still trying to challenge the former head of the association. Will he be okay?’

Despite his busy schedule, Cheon Dongha made time.

I heard that he continuously adjusts his schedule ahead of the exams.

‘I hope he doesn’t overdo it.’

I was worried about Cheon Dongha, but I decided not to express my concerns.

He tried to reassure me that day.

Afraid that he might be pressured by a junior, I decided to wait patiently.

On the weekend, a week left before the exams, I finally got a message from him.

[Cheon Dongha] I passed.

Cheon Dongha succeeded.

I congratulated him and suggested something.

[Me] I want to introduce you to someone.

[Cheon Dongha] It’s not another AI, is it?

Although he’s related to the AI, I will introduce him to a real human this time.

There were more people who needed to check the information left by the former head of that association.

[Me] It’s that person’s grandson.

I’ll have to make an appointment with Sung Gukeon.