Breaking Up With the Heroine in an Otome Game

49 – Midterm Exam (1)

049.

‘In a way, it ended well.’

In the end, this stalker incident ended with Choi Chang-won’s resignation.

From the academy’s point of view, there was an atmosphere of reluctance to let an unpleasant incident such as a stalker incident be leaked to the media, and because the victim, Soyeon, was treated leniently in her own way, the decision was made not to expel her but to recommend her to drop out.

That is why Choi Chang-won was able to drop out immediately without complicated procedures such as convening a disciplinary committee.

Choi Chang-won went to see So-yeon, bowed her head, said he was truly sorry and thanked her, and accepted her dropping out.

Because she knew very well that the Academy and Soyeon’s ruling was very merciful.

If the level of disciplinary action had been decided through normal procedures, Choi Chang-won would have been expelled from school and received various punishments.

Not only was she leaked to the media and criticized nationwide, but since she was expelled, it is highly likely that she would have been worried about not being able to transfer to another academy.

In addition, Choi Chang-won’s parents may have been mentally shocked by the fact that her son, whom she had worked hard to raise through her dual income, was expelled from school through perverted stalking, etc., Which may have led to various difficult situations.

And Choi Chang-won must have wandered for a long time due to her parents’ shock, her friends’ contempt, the media’s criticism, etc.

In the end, she comes to hate and resent So-yeon, who is the cause of everything, and this may become an opportunity for her to degenerate into another evil person.

…… No, there is actually a route like that in the game.

Of course, because the game and reality are different, Choi Chang-won may not fall into the role of a villain, but she doesn’t know, just in case.

Anyway, I could say that I was glad that the work ended well without any regrets.

Choi Chang-won also seemed to have come to his senses and was reflecting on his actions thanks to So-yeon being more generous than he expected.

Choi Chang-won may have been completely infected with maliciousness after repeating his evil deeds, but he seemed to have come to his senses quickly, perhaps because it was still in the early stages of stalking.

‘Lee Si-woon looked a little dissatisfied…… After Soyeon tried to dissuade me a few times, I just let it go. Lee Si-un is also really weak to So-yeon.’

I smiled bitterly in my heart.

In fact, So-yeon in the game punished Choi Chang-won quite strongly.

That’s because in the game, numerous victims had already occurred due to Choi Chang-won’s evil deeds.

After witnessing the suffering of several victims, Soyeon would not be able to show mercy.

You would think that only by receiving a punishment commensurate with the evil deed could the victim’s feelings be at least comforted.

‘But this case is a little different.’

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In fact, we can say that Soyeon is the only victim.

Kang Yu-jeong also suffered some damage, but honestly, it is better to see him as self-employed.

Also, the only evil deeds are spreading bad rumors, talking behind Kang Yoo-jeong’s back, stealing So-yeon’s things, voyeurism, etc.

It is just an unpleasant criminal act, but not a very bad criminal act.

For these reasons, as well as the fact that it was her first offense, So-yeon seemed to have made a somewhat lenient decision toward Choi Chang-won regarding this stalker incident.

It was even kept a secret, so the students in the class had no idea why Choi Chang-won was dropping out.

Well, it looks like some quick-witted kids figured out what the situation was.

‘By the way, I thought Soyeon would become closer to Lee Si-woon through this incident, but the atmosphere feels a bit strange?’

Those two people look no different from usual, but should I say it’s a bit subtle or awkward?

It seemed like they were talking peacefully, but there seemed to be a hint of awkwardness coming out.

Did something happen after I left first?

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Huh?”

Yoo Seol-hyeon, with golden hair flowing, approached me with elegant steps and readily pretended to know me.

Yoo Seol-hyeon slowly shifted her gaze towards the direction I was looking at with a polite smile.

Beyond my gaze were Soyeon and Lee Si-woon.

Finally, Yoo Seol-hyeon gently raises the corner of his mouth.

As if a mischievous thought had occurred to me.

“hehehe. Are you looking at those two people so intently? “Do you care?”

“Just, well…” ….”

I shrugged my shoulders as if it was nothing.

However, Yoo Seol-hyeon just sat down at the desk next to him with a faint smile and looked at him with a coy look.

Perhaps because he made a long speech about lying about his feelings for So-yeon the other day, Seol-hyeon Yoo said more and more sassy things.

Because he thinks I still have feelings for Soyeon.

It looks like your hard work paid off.

The problem was that it worked too well.

‘Anyway, it seems like Yoo Seol-hyeon is more likely to pretend to know first…….’

Is this proof that we have become closer in recent months?

Originally, Yoo Seol-hyeon rarely spoke in a classroom full of children.

But recently, he could tell that he was communicating more and more often.

“What do you think? Those two people?”

“What?”

“Oh my? Are you pretending not to know? “Do you think things have turned out well thanks to this incident?”

“…… “What does it look like to you?”

“Wouldn’t it be a bit unfair to answer a question with a question?”

“No, I’m saying this because I don’t know. “Isn’t the atmosphere between those two a bit ambiguous?”

I glanced sideways at those two people and asked Yoo Seol-hyeon for his opinion.

Because Yoo Seol-hyun was like Lee Si-woon’s childhood friend. Well, it’s true that we’ve known each other for a long time, even if we’re not childhood friends. Doesn’t Lee Si-woon have a special insight?

“For sure.”

Yoo Seol Hyun lowers his head alone, but then he looks at me and purses his lips.

“Lee Si-un’s appearance is a little strange.”

“Right?”

“Ah. “Did he confess right away and then get dumped right away?”

I looked at Yoo Seol-hyeon, who was laughing and saying strange things, and suddenly I shook my head.

Because the possibility of Lee Si-woon already making a confession is very low.

Already, Choi Chang-won, who committed a perverted crime while claiming to like So-yeon, must have been in a very difficult psychological situation, so there is no way Lee Si-woon would confess.

“That can’t be possible.”

“Hmm, I thought that would be fun. Lee Si-woon was dumped by a girl…… hehehehe.”

Yoo Seol-hyeon laughed quietly as if she was happy, but then said something else.

“Oh, on the contrary, what if Jin So-yeon confessed?”

“That doesn’t make sense.”

“Really?”

“Uh.”

Although she successfully defeated the stalker Choi Chang-won, So-yeon’s heart cannot be changed that much in an instant.

Not only is Soyeon quite slow to notice her own feelings, but she is also quite slow to open the locked door of her heart.

If we think about the same situation in the game, the decisive opportunity for Soyeon to reflect on her feelings is death.

Yes, death.

My death.

When I died, So-yeon finally realized that she liked me quite a bit, regretted it, and became increasingly broken.

Sadness at not being able to protect myself, anger at the person who caused my death, resentment toward myself for not being able to do anything, etc.

The scene of Soyeon crying and calling my name is still vivid in my mind to this day.

Soyeon, who was mentally devastated by my death, was expressed through CG and illustrations in the game.

Different from his usual smiling appearance, he had a sharp and cold expression.

My death in the game must have been a device to create a miserable, devastated heroine.

But in reality… ….

‘I had no intention of dying in the first place.’

I know very well that through my death, So-yeon not only grows mentally, but also becomes an opportunity to open the door to her heart by receiving comfort from the male protagonists.

We also know that the shock and anger over the death of a precious person can serve as an opportunity to awaken hidden strength.

But damn, that doesn’t mean I can die, right?

No matter how much my death is the official route in the game, I am doing this to make a living, so if I die, it will be a waste of time.

‘Pretend to be dead for Soyeon’s awakening…… It might be okay to pretend to be dead…… Oh, but if Soyeon catches you, won’t you really be beaten to death? ‘Hmm.’

I scratched my chin and thought for a moment.

Due to the nature of the hero genre, the protagonist only awakens when someone important to him is killed…….

Thinking about what happens in the future, Soyeon needs to become stronger, but I think she’s still okay.

It is still early days and the enemies are not very dangerous.

Still, it would be a good idea to think about it a little more.

My death and Soyeon’s angle… …. Yes?

“…… Ah. “Have you finally noticed?”

“… ….”

All of a sudden, I realized that Yoo Seol-hyeon was staring blankly at my face with a strange expression.

Ah, that’s right.

I was talking to him, really.

He was quietly looking around without saying anything, so I cleared my throat out of embarrassment.

“Hmm. “No, don’t say anything.”

“I was wondering what you were thinking so hard about.”

“Why are you being so considerate?”

“Hmm.”

Yoo Seol Hyeon gently lifted the corners of his eyes and smiled.

“I feel sorry for people worrying about Jin So-yeon for no reason… ….”

“Are you worried about me?”

So-yeon came over and looked at me and Yoo Seol-hyeon in turns.

“I’m worried, worried…… Is it… ….”

So-yeon quietly muttered to herself and then glanced at Yoo Seol-hyeon.

“I think the instructor will be arriving soon. Can I have a seat?”

“Well, okay.”

Yoo Seol-hyeon looked at So-yeon for a moment, then smiled and obediently got up from the desk and walked away.

So-yeon looked at Yoo Seol-hyeon’s back for a moment.

Quietly looking at Yu Seol-hyeon’s back, he presses his lips.

“Hey Jinhyuk.”

“Yeah, what’s wrong?”

“Me…… “I owe you an apology.”

“Apology? Suddenly?”

“Gap…… “It’s not me, I’ve been thinking about when to tell you for the past few days, but it’s not easy to say it.”

Soyeon did not make eye contact with me.

Like making eye contact is uncomfortable.

“What is it?”

“No, uhm.”

He glances down and hesitates.

“I’ll tell you after the midterm and midterm exams…… “Well, I don’t think it’s worth worrying about.”

“After saying this? “I’m more concerned about this.”

“Ah, anyway.”

I nodded indifferently.

I’m not sure what the sudden apology is, but looking at his face, he looks quite serious. But what are you trying to apologize for? I can’t guess?

‘Well, anyway, I’ll tell you after the midterm exam.’

Midterm exam, la… ….

Now it’s time to go.

I plan to get a high score on this midterm exam, regardless of whether I take the practical or written exam.

Because I knew how the midterm exam was conducted, I had a much advantage over other kids.

Also, using the subspace ring, various tricks were possible.

It was possible to bring in a lot of the items requested from Seolhyeon Yoo, so if you use them well, you will be able to achieve good results.

‘…… ‘I hope they don’t move this time.’

Originally, the timing for those guys to move again was during the training camp episode, but well, there is such a thing as an emergency.

It would be a good idea to prepare various things in case of an unexpected situation.

Right?