Chapter 102

〈Episode 104〉 The Class President Tastes Good and the Main Character is Kind!

“Did you calm down a bit?”

“Uh, yeah. Thanks.”

The class president wiped her tears with the tissue Jin gave her.

Was it from crying? Or did embarrassment hit her later?

Or was she just purely happy to be alone with the guy she liked?

Her cheeks were slightly flushed.

The sniffling class president broke into a silly grin.

“Do I look pathetic? I was the one who started a fight and ended up losing miserably.”

“No one would think that way.”

Jin answered sincerely.

Of course, it’s true that the class president lost to Young-hee.

But their magic was so advanced that even Jin, who knows nothing about magic, was impressed.

It was such a close match that either of them could’ve won.

‘Besides, the class president’s strength comes from pure effort, which makes it even more amazing.’

Jin had once dueled with the class president before.

Even then, she was impressive, but now he could feel how much stronger she’d become in such a short time.

Who could possibly call that pathetic?

“Hehe, Jin is so kind.”

If Chul-soo heard this, he’d probably twitch his ears as the class president scratched her head.

Nothing anyone said could console her now because the fact that she lost to Young-hee remained unchanged.

Jin asked cautiously.

“Why do you want to beat Young-hee so badly? You’re already number one, aren’t you?”

“…Young-hee got chosen first, unlike me.”

Confused by what she meant, Jin blinked.

“I thought I was a genius, you know? Everyone around me kept praising me, so I really believed I was special.”

The class president continued with a bitter smile.

“But when I actually wanted something, I didn’t have enough power to get it. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t reach it. I guess I got frustrated.”

At first, it was fine.

Though I felt a little anxious, I believed that if I worked hard, I could achieve it.

“But there are too many amazing girls around Jin…”

She wanted to be someone great like Rime.

If not, she at least wanted to be chosen like Young-hee.

But even compared to the rapidly growing Young-hee, she wasn’t a match.

No matter what others might think, the class president clearly realized this through this battle.

‘I can’t picture myself surpassing Young-hee at all.’

Something beyond skill or magic power.

It feels like an enormous wall blocking my path.

Honestly, it makes me feel like I’m going insane.

“I know I look terrible, but I can’t control my feelings. I just want to get stronger faster.”

The class president hung her head gloomily.

Watching her, Jin gently stroked his chin.

‘So that’s why you wanted to win the tournament so badly?’

What an absurd idea… But honestly, Jin couldn’t think of anything else.

Since the reason the class president wants to surpass Young-hee isn’t clear…

‘Maybe it’s important to her.’

He doesn’t know all the details, but apparently the winner of this year’s martial arts tournament will represent the academy.

And that representative gets the chance to participate in an international competition.

‘Hmm, sounds like a terrifying story already.’

An assa fish is basically a flounder.

Flounders easily die when moved to a new environment, so they need to be treated carefully!

But sending her overseas where she doesn’t know anyone?

Blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigners saying “Nice to meet you” while approaching her!

Just imagining it made his hands tremble in fear.

‘Well, maybe that’s just me being weird. Normally, people would want to be chosen as the representative.’

Especially someone as diligent as the class president.

Her ambition to grow stronger and her pride are equally immense.

It makes sense she cried her eyes out wanting to win.

‘…Should I suggest we participate together?’

That thought suddenly crossed his mind.

Unlike appearances, Jin has a clear understanding of his own power.

Excluding Chul-soo, he believes he’s the strongest.

With him and the class president teaming up, their chances of winning would skyrocket.

‘Not that I particularly want to win, but the class president has helped me a lot.’

She helped him train when they first met, took care of Young-hee, and even fought alongside him when monsters appeared.

Sure, she might’ve been kind to everyone…

Still, he was grateful.

Plus, he considers her a friend.

He’d gladly endure any hardship for her.

‘Besides, if I ask her now, she won’t need to find another partner!’

For an assa, finding a partner is harder than fighting demons!

This solves everything in one go!

‘Since I’ve talked to the class president quite a bit and consider her a good friend…’

Isn’t this a win-win situation?

Impressed by his own brilliant plan, Jin asked.

“Class President, do you want to join the martial arts tournament with me?”

The class president slowly raised her head.

Her clear brown eyes stared at Jin.

She didn’t move at all.

It was almost as if time had stopped.

How much time passed?

With a trembling voice, the class president finally spoke.

Her eyes were still moist, likely from crying earlier, making them look even more emotional.

“Are you talking to me?”

“Uh…”

“Are you really asking me to be your partner?”

“Yeah.”

“Is it okay if it’s not Rime or Young-hee?”

“Well…”

Of course, both Rime and Young-hee are close to Jin.

However, suggesting a partnership with either would involve complications, especially with Chul-soo.

Even though he’s an assa fanboy, after coming this far, he should have some sense.

As for Rime, well, she isn’t even an academy student anyway.

“Ahh, unless you don’t want to, we can ask someone else-”

“No! No way! I’m super happy! This is amazing! Don’t ask anyone else! If you do, I might kill them!”

Wait, this is scary!

Why is she looking at me with those crazy, excited eyes?!

I can’t believe this is the same girl who was sobbing like a child just ten minutes ago.

Clearly, something is off with the current state of the class president.

“So, let’s go to the martial arts tournament together.”

“Yeah! Thank you! I’ll do my best! Harder than anyone! We’ll definitely win, even if it costs my life.”

“Not that extreme, please.”

Worried, Jin gently patted the class president’s head.

“You’re already working hard enough, so don’t push yourself. I’ll help you from the side.”

“Ah ooh…”

The class president’s cheeks turned redder than ever.

Soon, her expression transformed into that of a love-struck girl.

Overwhelmed by happiness, she couldn’t bring herself to lift her face.

Does Jin even realize?

How much salvation his casual proposal brought to the class president.

…

“Hahahaha… hahahahahaha!”

The class president’s smile never faded.

With a joyful stride, she walked down the hallway, looking like she’d just gained the whole world.

Who would’ve guessed Jin would offer to become partners with her first?

Her heart felt like it would soar away with joy.

Maybe she was the happiest woman alive.

‘Is this a dream? Is it real? Am I allowed to be this happy? Will I get punished later? Jin is amazing. He’s so cool.’

To be honest, when she lost to Young-hee, she thought it was over.

What other people watching thought didn’t matter.

But Jin was different.

Losing so embarrassingly in front of him was devastating.

She even thought lightning might strike her brain and knock her unconscious.

‘But why did Jin choose me?’

She was sure Jin and Chul-soo were competing over Young-hee,

and she thought she’d end up far behind.

Still, none of that mattered now.

No matter what anyone said, the winner wasn’t Rime or Young-hee—it was her.

‘Participating in the martial arts tournament together makes us partners. And if we win, we even get to travel abroad! Isn’t this practically equivalent to being newlyweds?’

Even if not, during the tournament, partners stick together for days.

How thrilling and dizzying is that adventure?

Eating together, sleeping together, holding hands, and if the opportunity arises, even kissing…

‘Kyaaaaaaa! I’m losing my mind! I’m losing my mind!’

While the class president indulged in her pink fantasies, letting her imagination run wild, she noticed some students gathered in an empty classroom.

She wasn’t particularly interested in what they were doing.

But one word caught her attention.

“Kim Yu-jin, honestly, isn’t he just so annoying?”

“Is it right that the successor of Hwagcheon became famous on the news just for saving someone?”

“To be honest, I hate being in the same school as him. He’s a disgrace to the academy. Honestly, if I were him, I’d have dropped out long ago.”

“Isn’t his skill just a bubble? Lately, no one in the academy talks about him picking fights anymore.”

“To be honest, he chickened out because of Chul-soo—there’s one vote.”

“Hey-”

The students chatting happily turned around.

There stood the class president, smiling faintly.

“Care to repeat what you just said?”

She radiated an ominous atmosphere.

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