Chapter 19 – GOY 19
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“Kim Joon, can’t you see that our entire year is being looked down upon because of you? Did you feel nothing after seeing the Seonbaes walk away with disgusted looks on their faces during the freshman welcome party?”
“Exactly. Because of this piece of trash, we’re all being treated like a joke of a class.”
It was true that the atmosphere of this year’s freshman welcome party had been a disaster.
Originally, it was supposed to be an all-night party, but I heard it ended shortly after Joo Seung-hyuk and I left.
However, that wasn’t Kim Joon’s fault.
The freshman welcome party was a place for graduates, current students, and freshmen to network. The primary goal was to get acquainted with high-ranking freshmen, exchange contact information, or scout them.
But since there were exceptionally few high-ranking students [Read on Read BL Novels]among this Read on Read BL Novelsyear’s freshmen, the graduates were indifferent.
It wasn’t because an F-Rank like Kim Joon was there; they simply lost interest because there weren’t enough high-ranking Ability Users to benefit them.
That didn’t mean the atmosphere was the freshmen’s fault.
Conversely, it would have been nice if the graduates had been more considerate of their young Hubaes, but that couldn’t be forced.
Everyone simply had their own circumstances; it wasn’t a situation where anyone was to blame.
And yet, they shifted all the blame onto Kim Joon. This was nothing more than despicable venting.
“I wonder how a piece of F-Rank trash even got in here.”
“My thoughts exactly. How on earth did he get a recommendation letter? Did he pay a bribe? Or did he sell his body?”
“Don’t insult the teacher!”
Whether it was because the original story was a hard [unauthorized copy]angst novel or simply because these guys stolen contentwere low-lifes, the [unauthorized copy]insults were becoming increasingly vulgar.
The words sparked anger in me, even though I had nothing to do with it. However, I clenched my fists and bit my lip.
Just this once. Let’s just close my eyes and ignore it this once.
If I leave now, Joo Seung-hyuk will find Kim Joon and take him to the infirmary himself. Once that happens, everything will return to the way it was.
I won’t lose my life to Joo Seung-hyuk like I did in the dream.
The thing I had longed for since the moment I realized the original plot was finally coming true.
I chewed my lip and turned around.
This is the right thing to do.
“Seeing this bastard get worked up, he must feel guilty.”
“Right. Let’s strip him down. Let’s see exactly how an F-Rank piece of trash manages to visit our siteget a recommendation letter.”
Startled, I looked back.
Those bastards weren’t just talking; they were actually trying to strip Kim Joon.
Doing something like that at school… This is why it’s a 19+ novel. Did Joo Seung-hyuk just watch this happen? Is he actually a lunatic?
No. Endure it. Endure it, Lee Yeon-soo.
This is the last chance to exit the original story and put everything back in its place. If I miss this opportunity, things might end up like they did in the dream.
Truly the last chance…
“Stop right there!”
However, I shouted toward the guys trying to strip him.
Regardless of the last chance or the original plot, I couldn’t [unauthorized copy]just walk past someone in danger.
Besides, even if Joo Seung-hyuk came, he wouldn’t save Kim Joon. He would probably just watch until the situation was over.
Right now, I was the only person who could help Kim Joon.
“Lee Yeon-soo…!”
“Seonbae!”
The guys were startled when they saw me.
Still, since I was somewhat famous in these circles, they recognized my face.
“What do you think you’re doing?”
“That is…”
They glanced at each other. While everyone else remained silent, the visit our siteEsper who had been most aggressively bullying Kim Joon spoke up.
“We are simply protesting against fellow student Kim Joon, who has brought shame to the school’s honor by entering the Esper Academy as an F-Rank…”
It was absolute bullshit, not worth a second thought. I cut him off.
“The ones bringing shame to the school are you lot.”
“Seonbae…!”
They raised their voices as if they were the ones being wronged. They were brazen enough to act the victim despite being caught committing violence.
“Kim Joon received a recommendation because of his high matching rate, which is above average.”
Rank and matching rate were proportional.
In the case of an S-Class Guide, the matching rate with Espers other than fellow S-Classes averaged over 72%, A-Class was 67%, and B-Class was 61%. In this order, the lower the Guide’s rank, the lower the average matching rate.
Of course, these were merely average figures. In practice, it was enough to be [Read on Read BL Novels]in charge of a few Espers with whom one had a high matching rate, regardless of the average.
However, unless they were bonded or an exclusive guide, they often had to manage multiple Espers, so those with a high average matching rate were evaluated as more superior even within the same rank.
And the average matching rate for an F-Rank Guide was 6%. They lacked mana itself, but because of the low matching rate, they were completely unable to operate in the field.
Yet, Kim Joon’s matching rate averaged 65%. This was a figure similar to an A-Class Guide.
It is said that Kim Joon is the only case in the entire world where an F-Rank Guide shows such a high matching rate.
Essentially, it’s what you call a protagonist buff.
In any case, because of this special constitution, Kim Joon was able to receive a recommendation letter despite being F-Rank.
And just as Kim Joon had a protagonist buff, Lee Yeon-soo had a special ability befitting a major character.
I could see the form of Ability Users’ mana and discern their ranks.
“You’re all C-Class or lower.”
When I identified their ranks, they all flinched simultaneously.
“You should know that if the matching rate is high, the guiding efficiency increases to the point of jumping up to two ranks. Kim Joon’s average matching rate is 65. He is by no means inferior to you.”
The average matching rate for C-Rank was 54%, and D-Rank was 38%. Kim Joon had a high matching rate and was on the higher side of mana among F-Ranks. The original story mentioned that if his mana level were just 1% higher, he would have been D-Rank.
So, he wasn’t in a position to be ignored by those guys. However, the eyes of the group bullying Kim Joon were full of dissatisfaction.
It was as if they hated what I was saying but were forced to endure it because the opponent was an S-Class Guide.
“Furthermore, sexual harassment on campus is grounds for expulsion, regardless of the reason.”
“It’s not like that…”
“If it’s not like that, then what is it? Are you saying I saw it wrong?”
“No. We are sorry.”
They bowed their heads in apology.
“You should apologize to the victim, not to me.”
At my shout, they hesitantly bowed their heads toward Kim Joon.
It was an attitude far from genuine reflection, but forcing them further would only be counterproductive.
“Leave. If such an unpleasant incident happens again, I will report everything to the school.”
I desperately wanted to have those pieces of trash expelled immediately.
But if this incident became known, it would be hard for Kim Joon. Many people would probably curse him, saying he caused trouble by entering the school despite being an F-Rank.
Instead, people would sympathize with those expelled, and false rumors would spread, claiming the F-Rank Guide tried to seduce them first and failed. It was an unfair reality.
If I made a scene out of a petty sense of justice, the one [stolen content]who would ultimately suffer was Kim Joon.
“Thank you, Seonbae.”
The group greeted me and left the scene as if fleeing.
“Are you okay?”
I helped Kim Joon, who was collapsed on the ground, to stand up.
“Don’t pay attention to what guys like that say.”
“Yes. Thank you for helping me.”
“No. It was nothing.”
I brushed off the dust and dirt clinging to his uniform.
“Gosh, you’ve got so much dust on you.”
“Ah, it’s okay.”
“Anyway, our uniforms are so hard to maintain. I wish they’d make them black like the Espers’.”
“I agree.”
Kim Joon smiled faintly. He had a gentle face, just like in the dream.
I could understand why Joo Seung-hyuk fell for him.
Living in a pitch-black house, wearing black clothes, driving a black car, and wearing nothing but a black uniform at school—when you meet someone as white and bright as sunshine like this, you can’t help but fall in love.
Though I don’t think locking him in a house is the right way to go…
“Are you hurt anywhere?”
“No.”
“Your face is red. Do you need to go to the infirmary…?”
Kim Joon’s face was particularly red. Just as I was about to touch his forehead to check for a fever, someone roughly grabbed my hand.
“What are you doing?”
“Seung-hyuk-ah…”
Joo Seung-hyuk’s gaze passed over me and lingered on Kim Joon. Seeing that obsessively glinting look in his eyes, I instinctively felt that the opportunity had arrived.
Finally, the main seme and main uke had met. The original plot, which had briefly derailed, was trying to find its place again.
This is the chance to send the obsessive yandere to the main uke!
I hurriedly introduced the two of them.
“Joon-ah, this is Joo Seung-hyuk, a second-year Esper.”
“Ah, yes. Hello.”
“And Seung-hyuk-ah, this is…”
“Hyung…”
Joo Seung-hyuk’s voice dropped ominously. Simultaneously, a chilly mana began to creep out.
I flinched.
Why? Why? Did I make a mistake? I just introduced them…
Could it be that the moment he saw Kim Joon, he wanted to kill me for being an obstacle?
Tense, I scanned Joo Seung-hyuk’s expression. He spoke in a cold tone.
“Hyung, why is the introduction so short?”
“Huh?”
“You should have said he’s Lee Yeon-soo’s lover and the person I’m about to marry.”
“What…?”
What kind of nonsense is that!
I barely managed to swallow my response when Joo Seung-hyuk pulled my arm and hugged me tightly. This wasn’t even a back hug; it was more like he had imprisoned me in his embrace.
No, what is he doing in front of the main uke!!
It was appalling, but I didn’t have the courage to reject the obsessive yandere’s skinship.
Kim Joon looked bewildered by our sight, then belatedly bowed his head.
“Hello, Joo Seung-hyuk Seonbae. I am…”
Kim Joon seemed to think he should introduce himself. However, Joo Seung-hyuk cut him off bluntly.
“Get lost.”
“Pardon?”
“I’m not curious about who the hell you are, so just get lost.”
“Ah, yes.”
Kim Joon’s eyes, which had shone steadily even while being unfairly insulted by his peers, wavered violently.
“Thank you for today, Seonbae.”
After thanking me once more, Kim Joon turned around.
“Wa-wait…!”
I shouted urgently.
What happens if the main uke leaves like that! You’re supposed to take the obsessive yandere! What happens to the original plot if it goes like this!
But before I could worry about the original plot, a greater danger approached.
“Lee Yeon-soo must think I’m a joke.”
Joo Seung-hyuk’s voice spread ominously.
“Seducing other bastards every chance you get.”
“Seung-hyuk-ah, th-that’s not it…”
“Should I just lock you up?”
Joo Seung-hyuk’s confinement switch had been flipped.
He was firing his confinement radar not at Kim Joon, but at me.
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