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Do Wonwoo was acting strange.

No, actually, he was normal.

Because Do Wonwoo was always ugly and weird when it comes to Yoo Sanghee.

Among his acquaintances, only Joo Soohyuk from the student association doesnt notice his weirdness.

Because that guy was clueless about the world of dating.

It was the student association members who noticed Do Wonwoos change first.

He was fine again today.

Did he magically grow up after the exchange match?

Yeah, his graduation is just around the corner too.

Hes gonna be succeeded by Yeom Junyeol as the student representative soon too.

There were plausible opinions here and there, but the theory that Do Wonwoo suddenly grew up one day quickly collapsed.

He was too business-like toward Yoo Sanghee.

At that point, even Yoo Sanghee mustve noticed Do Wonwoos change, but she seemed distracted by something else and had no time to pay attention to such petty things.

The student association had a lot of overtime work, but when the two were away, someone would talk about them carefully.

Did he lose interest in Sanghee?

I dont think so.

Well then someone mustve taught him the push and pull game wrong. Hes the only one pushing.

So Wonwoo hyung is pushing her away?

When the push-and-pull theory became more likely, someone expressed opposition.

Thats not possible.

It was the former vice representative and Do Wonwoos best friend, Ji Myungsoo.

The Do Wonwoo that he knew was a smart person turned stupid.

Do Wonwoo was so intelligent but he acted like an elementary student on all things related to Yoo Sanghee.

It wouldve been cute if he was in elementary school, but it was ugly to see in a high school setting.

It might be different from the perspective of adults, but in the eyes of high school students, Do Wonwoo is an idiot who doesnt know anything but cling.

He was an idiot to the extent that it never crossed his mind to act like a charismatic and perfect student representative or use his influence as TC Groups heir to appeal to Yoo Sanghee.

Ji Myungsoo knows that Do Wonwoo doesnt have the time nor the brains to pull the trick of playing hard to get.

Myungsoo hyung, did you hear anything from Wonwoo hyung?

Nope. Somethings going on between those two, but thats not it. About the next cheering squad

Ji Myungsoo took notice and immediately changed the topic.

Everyone seems to be curious and worried about Do Wonwoo, but Ji Myungsoo thought it was best to leave him be since they dont have a clue about whats going on.

Maybe its just temporary. Or maybe puberty just hit him late.

Do Wonwoo already went through puberty, but Ji Myungsoo decided to think positively.

However, the situation got worse by the day.

Both Do Wonwoo and Yoo Sanghee looked nervous and exhausted.

They tried to hide it in front of the student association members, but everyone noticed it since they were all players and had spent a lot of time with the two.

Maybe Do Wonwoo sunbaenim is sick.

His familys going through some trouble.

Theres always trouble with TC Group. He wasnt like this even when TC Groups name was on the headlines every day.

Maybe hes been captivated by a superior being or a royal lineage.

Maybe that Do Wonwoo is a fake and the real Do Wonwoo is being held hostage in an otherworld?

The worry of the student association members deepened.

Most of the people who immediately took notice of Do Wonwoos strangeness were the second and third-year students, but there was also a freshman among them Ahn Dain.

Come to think of it, Dain has been taking care of those two.

Ji Myungsoo thought that perhaps Ahn Dain was indebted in some way to Do Wonwoo, so he decided to ask.

A surprising answer came out.

I want to cheer on Do Wonwoo sunbaenim.

Ahn Dain said so as she looked toward the building of the student association.

Shes probably thinking of Joo Soohyuk.

Maybe her feelings for Joo Soohyuk might be surfacing when she looks at Do Wonwoo, but Ji Myungsoo didnt think so.

Isnt Dain technically in a one-sided love too?

Joo Soohyuk openly seems to like getting Ahn Dains attention, so her and Do Wonwoos positions were incomparable.

In any case, after Ahn Dain, more freshmen began to worry about Do Wonwoo and Yoo Sanghee, and so Ji Myungsoo decided to step up.

He convened the members of the student association except for Do Wonwoo and Yoo Sanghee.

Almost all the members responded to the convocation except for some who were busy with other activities.

Even before the meeting, the members knew why they were convened.

I think somethings going on with Wonwoo and Sanghee.

Ji Myungsoos words were just as the student association members expected.

As he stood in the center of the conference room of the student association hall, Ji Myungsoo went straight to the point.

I want to help the two as a student association member and as their friend. But if its something that Wonwoo and Sanghees power combined cannot solve, then I cant do it alone too. Lend me a hand.

JI Myungsoo was one who was always happy seeing Do Wonwoo act all stupid in front of Yoo Sanghee, but he considered both of them as his precious friends.

In response to Ji Myungoos sincere words, all the student association members said that theyd help.

The student association members present had a better composition than some professional player teams.

Yeom Junyeol, who arrived late because of a personal schedule, also expressed his intention to help.

Myungsoo hyung, Ill help too.:

Wonwoo has been so ugly to you yet Thanks, Junyeol-ah.

Wonwoo hyung isnt so bad based on my fathers story.

Yeom Junyeol laughed off Wonwoos silliness as if he didnt mind it.

The story of Yeom Bangyeol, a devoted husband and a fool for his son, was also famous in Eungwang High.

Yeom Bangyeols youth was similar to Do Wonwoos.

While Yeom Bangyeol eventually ended up with Yeom Junyeols mother, the end of Do Wonwoos unrequited love is unknown.

Wonwoo has been digging into TC Research Institute lately.

Yoo Sanghee sunbaenim goes there after school too.

The more they investigated, the more they knew that something was going on between them and the TC Research Institute.

Some time passed with the student association members paying attention to the TC Research Institute and the two.

And then, today, after school.

Myungsoo-ah.

Do Wonwoo called for Ji Myungsoo.

Looking at him, Do Wonwoo looked like he was preparing his heart.

Unlike his recent appearance of being distracted by something, Do Wonwoo was sharp today.

It was the face he makes just before entering an otherworld.

Why?

This is my locker password.

Do Wonwoo sent a hologram containing letters and numbers with no pattern.

It was really the password that Do Wonwoo uses.

Ji Myungsoos concern deepened.

Why are you giving this to me?

I havent been helping with student association work lately cos Im busy. If you cant get in touch with me, you can open my locker to look. Ive been keeping a personal activity log on a data chip there.

Ji Myungsoo was sure that Do Wonwoo would do something today.

Just as Do Wonwoo said, hes also sure that theres a chip containing his daily activity log in his locker.

However, it also seemed to him that his friends will is included in that chip.

Wonwoo you crazy bastard, what the hell are you trying to do!

Ji Myungsoo took the password and feigned ignorance.

When they parted ways, Ji Myungsoo gathered all the student association members available today.

Among them were the most combat-capable players like Ji Myungsoo himself, Yeom Junyeol, Kwak Gyungu, and Ahn Dain.

Yuri has class today so she cant come. Ill cover for her just in case.

Lets consider the other members as backup. For now, I think the four of us are enough.

With the words of Ahn Dain and Kwak Gyungu, the four decided to organize themselves as a party and look for Do Wonwoo.

If their number increases, Do Wonwoo would likely notice them.

And then, another variable came up.

I told them that I have student association activities today. The one in charge of my security today just passed by and

Dont tell me

So Jegun hyung I mean Professor Yong Jegun found out everything and asked to go with us.

Hwik!

Something descended from the air behind Yeom Junyeol.

It was Yong Jegun, the professor with long hair tied loosely.

I thought hed stop us so I told him to come. Sorry.

Hi, guys. Ah, you didnt get caught because of Junyeol. I knew Wonwoo and Sanghee are strange lately. Ive been watching them closely too.

Yong Jegun smiled ecstatically.

Seeing the relaxed dragons behavior, the other members seemed to have gotten ideas.

Professor Yong Jegun has everything we need.

Ill use 100 Seconds of Grace if something happens. In case of an emergency, we can use Professor Jegun as a shield.

Well, hes making it seem fun so I guess well be fine! I think Wonwoo would be safe with Yong-ssaem with us too.

Yeom Junyeol was embarrassed, but Ahn Dain, Kwak Gyungu, and Ji Myungsoo decided to be optimistic.

Of course, the most optimistic of them all was Yong Jegun.

Wouldnt it be better to go quickly? I think Wonwoos at the research institute already.

Lets go.

The party went to the TC Research Institute, and when they arrived

A huge thunderstorm hit the institute.

Fwaak! Shwwaaal

Beyond the transparent space deployed by Yong Jegun, a huge force engulfed the TC Research Insitute which soon fell into darkness.

Do Wonwoos fierce momentum caused everyone to lose their words and become impatient.

Lets go in! Arm yourselves, everyone!

Just before Ji Myungsoo tried to charge in, Yeom Junyeol stopped him.

Wait!

Is it urgent? Lets discuss inside.

However, Ji Myungsoo was caught by Yeom Junyeol again

Wait, please. Its urgent. I just got two messages.

What message?

Yeom Junyeol looked half flustered and half beaming with joy.

One was from Dongha. I asked Dongha something about TC Research institute before we left. According to him, there is a boundary and a secret research lab underground.

So Wonwoo is headed there What about the other message?

Yeom Junyeol chose his words carefully.

He seemed to be worried to make a slip of the tongue and cause harm to the person who sent him a message.

The other is from someone that I respect. They know that Wonwoo hyung and our group are at the institute.

Huh? They know were here?

Ji Myungsoo was bewildered, while Yong Jegun smiled more ecstatically.

The student association members had an ominous feeling looking at Yong Jeguns smile, but Yeom Junyeols voice and expression overflowed with faith and respect in the said person, so they decided to listen silently.

That person asked for our cooperation.

Over the screen that Yeom Junyeol was looking at was the message of Jo Euishin, the Red Wall Thief.

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