Chapter 8: Company Commander
The beginners Japanese conversation class truly only taught the most basic content.
It was to the point where I wondered if it was even alright to learn this kind of stuff at a university, but there was nothing to be done about it.
On the other hand, it might be because my Japanese understanding level is too high. Since I received early education through anime during my high school years, I could understand a fair bit.
Of course, I couldnt speak exactly like how they spoke in animes.
Yawn~
The important thing was that not only I, but also the diligent Seo Yerin was yawning and looking bored.
She seemed to think that she too was learning stuff that was too basic, and her eyes were glazed over. She would occasionally check her phone and seemed a bit down, and when I stealthily checked mine, Anonymous69 was still sending messages in the inquiry.
I was a bit startled that Seo Yerin could have caught me if I hadnt set my phone on silent for class.
Well.
Based on the tedious lecture, we automatically began to look for something entertaining.
Seo Yerin wrote something down with her pen in the corner of her notebook and passed it to me.
[What is your tier?]
Thinking about it, I remembered something about her being in Bronze 4 earlier, but the professor came in before I could mention my tier.
Seo Yerin made eye contact with me and then gestured with her eyes telling me to write it down, so I penned it beneath hers.
[Plat.]
Her eyes shone as she quickly wrote back.
[Really?]
[But the feeling is like I am in Gold.]
As I wrote that down she turned to me as if she wanted to say something like, what kind of person are you?
And I immediately added more below.
[I might seem like it, but in reality I am Silver 2.]
Haa.
Seo Yerin sighed in disbelief and then immediately scribbled something down.
She wrote so quickly that it did feel like a scribble.
[Bronze-Silver-Gold.]
If its Gold as I said, it would be cool.
If its Bronze then isnt it just a struggle? Theres a clear reason why the tiers are divided.
Bronze is Bronze, Silver is Silver, well, I believe so.
[Bronze-Silver-Gold]
[I dont think someone from Bronze should say that.]
[Bronze-Silver-Gold]
[Why do you think the Silver and Bronze are divided then?]
[Bronze-Silver-Gold.]
This woman
I gritted my teeth and glared at Seo Yerin, who was covering her mouth, trying to contain her laughter.
The skill of provoking people which she used when she was Anonymous69, is emerging in reality.
[Shall we have a go at it, later?]
As a proud South Korean Silver in gaming, I immediately challenged her.
[Come at me.]
Seo Yerin accepted my duel without hesitation and I was a bit surprised that she accepted so readily without any hesitation.
Could it be that she was taken in by the spirit to fight?
With a bit of hopeful heart, I casually asked.
And your position?
Top.
Seo Yerin said confidently.
Bronze 4 tier is on the lower side. It was terrifying enough to consider that as easy. How much of a mess is she to even fail at that position?
This persons outward appearance, actions, and her speech over the internet are all so different.
When seen as Anonymous69, it definitely felt like this. Before I knew it, Seo Yerin was subtly revealing her true self without even realizing it.
You?
Now pushing the book aside and whispering, Seo Yerin spoke and I answered, but it was with a strange feeling of shame.
Support
Pffft!
Are you looking down on support right now?
Its because the supporters work hard to provide back up and assistance, that the ranged dealers get called princes, and the top lane crazies get called as generals.
So, it has come to editing after all.
Ive found a few videos related to editing. Tell me what you think is possible from here.
The videos that senior Ju-hee played around as she asked about editing techniques.
Probably, she wanted to select the most efficient script after filtering out what I can do and what skills I have.
Her work method felt so quick and precise.
Contrary to her way of speaking.
I can do everything up to 7 minutes, but almost everything after that is above me. Though I think that I might be able to do it if I can learn.
Really? Then, what do you think about this?
Hmm, I kind of get the feeling. But I guess I will have to learn it once to be sure of it.
Dont just copy things, but if you can add in such effects, I think it will greatly enhance the visual appeal.
Really? That seems doable though. These days, its well shown in YouTube videos.
Ah, youre a pretty good one. So reliably impressive. If only the others were half as good as you.
As they exchanged various views, an hour passed.
Hungry? Ill buy you food. What do you like?
If it is at such a late hour
Pork belly place?
Ah, pork belly then? The Hanjip one is famous for that. But it would be closed by ow.
No wonder she is a senior.
Seo Yerin and Choi Yiseo didnt like it, but senior Ju-hee could immediately come up with anything related.
Judging by the way she was smacking her lips, it seemed like even she wanted it.
How about Manna pork cutlet?
If we go there now, theyll fry it in used oil now, so it wont taste that good. We should go for lunch, the owner changes to fresh oil for the kids who come for lunch.
What now?
Realizing she knew more about my favorite places than I do made me feel like the Monkey King in the palm of Buddha.
It was like coming across someone with incredible talent and experience.
Yah! I forgot. Lets go drinking. I know a place where we can have side dishes as a meal? Lets have a simple meal with a couple of drinks.
You like drinking?
I love it!
She really did seem to love it.
I nodded my understanding, and the senior said she would stop by the dorms to change and then leave for the place.
Outside the building.
As the weather began to turn chilly, I huddled up, hands in my pockets and looking at the people who passed by.
Hmm? Isnt that Kim Woojin?
A sharp yet familiar male voice was heard. Wondering who was calling me, I turned to see people from my department walking past.
Hey, Woojin, what are you doing here?
Ahn Hyeon-ho, a fellow student, called out to me.
I thought he hated me. He even cursed me on the anonymous Bamboo Forest site, saying he wanted me dead.
But there was a reason why he was acting this way.
Because Choi Yiseo, the student representative, was beside him.
Aha.
Was he expecting me to be jealous of him?
Choi Yiseo raised her hand in greeting, and I quickly waved mine too, wanting them to get on their way.
At Ahn Hyeon-hos lead, they came up to me.
Hey, Woojin, what are you up to here? On the way home?
Ahn Hyeon-ho was definitely smirking.
Well, if this makes you feel better, I guess it doesnt really matter, so I just nodded.
Ah, I have some assignments to do after the lecture, so Im heading home now.
You want to join us for drinks? Will you come?
The others were curious as to why Ahn Hyeon-ho was so keenly looking out for me, but instead he was stepping closer to Choi Yiseo as if to flaunt his close relationship with her.
Actually, Choi Yiseo wasnt even looking at Ahn Hyeon-ho but at me.
Just as I was about to say no.
Yah, what are you all doing to my boyfriend, you jerks.
A female voice came from behind.
With her hands deeply buried in the puffy jackets, senior Ju-hee walked up with a bright smile.