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Bae Soobin never expected to meet ‘that guy’ from the beginning of the first semester at the secondary academy.

Although she couldn’t be certain that the man in front of her was indeed ‘that guy’, the fact that her face lit up just because he spoke to her made it impossible to deny.

He looked quite handsome…

‘That guy’ naturally placed his hand on Bae Soobin’s shoulder.

The young man was indeed handsome.

He didn’t look like someone who would exploit her.

You never know what’s inside a person.

There are so many crazy people in the world.

Eunha looked up at him with a blunt gaze.

‘That guy’ did not show any change in expression even under Eunha’s displeased look.

Instead, he approached him in a friendly manner and started a conversation.

“Do you know each other? Is Soobin your friend?”

“Just a bit…”

“Yes, that’s right. He’s a friend.”

“You are un…?” “Yes?”

“No, nothing, brother.”

Eunha answered the man’s question, substituting for Soobin who hesitated.

Then, the offended girl tried to say something, but she glanced at the young man who tilted his head.

Her change in demeanor was instant.

The more he saw, the more astounding it was.

The Bae Soobin he knew was someone who found joy in killing.

It was strange to see her killing her personality to impress someone else.

“…And you?”

“You should know…”

“We’ve known each other since we were young. Childhood friends… should I say?”

It’s common sense to ask about relationships if the other party does.

He asked her without taking his eyes off the young man.

But the young man was the one who answered.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

Eunha had a staring contest with the young man. It was the young man who looked away first in their intense gaze.

“That’s good. Do you have any clubs you want to join?” “……”

“Our club has few members…, it might even be disbanded next year if we’re not careful.”

“Oppa, why are you telling them about it?” “So Soobin is also helping to promote the club, but if you don’t have any clubs you want to join, why not join ours?”

The young man handed over a flyer as if it was perfect timing.

Eunha looked blankly at the flyer he handed him.

Ancient Literature Study Club.

A club that seemed off-putting from its name.

It didn’t pique his interest.

So, it made sense that it might be disbanded next year.

“It’s not as old-fashioned as the name suggests. You’re friends with Soobin, but we barely study ancient literature in our club; it’s more about eating delicious food and having fun.

The members get along well, so when they have free periods, they hang out in the club room. It will be easy to make friends.”

“…That’s right, they’re all nice people.”

Bae Soobin cautiously added.

However, Eunha had no interest in the club suggested by the young man.

Just a club for eating, drinking, and playing.

There were such cases.

Clubs that virtually did not function or functioned differently from their intended purpose.

In other words, exploiting the academy’s club support policy.

And the academy tended to turn a blind eye to it as long as they didn’t cause trouble.

Considering the stress accumulated by students with restricted activities.

But it was still a club without substance.

Busy with playing and eating instead of activities, those who joined the club for self-development wouldn’t stay.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and such clubs tended to gather people who liked to play.

But Bae Soobin had joined such a club.

Eunha sighed to herself.

Meanwhile, the young man kept explaining.

“It’s not about this, come to the orientation tomorrow if you have time. The after-party is free for first-year students.”

“Is that so? Since I’m already a member, you’re not going to ask me to pay for the after-party, right?”

“Why would I do that to Soobin? You’re the first new member we’ve had…”

He couldn’t let Bae Soobin join such a strange club.

It would be a waste of her talents.

The connections she could gain in the club didn’t seem promising either.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem to have any relationship with ‘that guy’ yet…

Eunha realized that the two weren’t in a romantic relationship yet.

Fortunately, it wasn’t too late.

If he was going to interfere in their relationship, now was the only time.

Eunah didn’t say it either.

Expect a natural meeting.

In that sense, it was rather fortunate.

An opportunity to naturally meet and interfere in the relationship of the two.

“I’ll join.”

“What?”

“I’ll join. The Ancient Culture Club.”

“The Ancient Literature Study Club, actually… But what’s in a name? It’s all the same anyway!”

He changed his plan.

Eunha decided to join the club recommended by the young man to approach Bae Soobin.

It was a pity that she couldn’t join the Cultural Exploration Club to approach <Saint> Cha Eunwoo.

But in his previous life, recruiting Bae Soobin, an early member of the Mistflower Party, was a priority.

“Yeah, let’s meet again at the orientation. Your name is Eunha, right? My name is Ban Heo-young.” (TLN – Gonna start keeping the hyphens in the names. It “feels” better to me. What do you guys think?)

“Yes, I look forward to it.”

To him, the young man’s name was enough as ‘that guy’.

Eunha ignored the suspicious glances from Bae Soobin and took ‘that guy’s’ hand.

It was then.

“I’ll join too. It seems like a fun club, just like Oppa said!”

Jung Hayang, who had been quietly standing, suddenly spoke up.

‘That guy’ then seemed to notice her for the first time, shifting his gaze from Eunha to her.

Even though he had been sneaking glances at her before.

“Thanks for joining. Our club has good people only, so you’ll all like it.”

Eunha didn’t miss the gaze that scanned her from head to toe.

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“Why did you decide to join that club, Jung Hayang?” “What about you, Eunha?”

After parting ways with Soobin and ‘that guy’, Eunha asked Hayang as they walked.

He planned to dissuade Hayang if her interest in ancient literature was the reason for joining the club.

She had no intention of letting her join a club that would be of no help in life.

But then, Hayang suddenly stopped walking and pouted her lips.

“Why are you joining, Eunha?”

“…I have my reasons. The club you’re joining isn’t a proper one. There won’t be anyone there who likes books, right?” “Tch, I know that much.” “Then what’s your reason?” “Because you said you’re joining.”

Hayang stuck out her tongue and walked past him without looking back.

Along the way, she kicked pebbles with her boots. Walking with her hands behind her back and kicking pebbles reminded him of playing hopscotch as a child.

He followed her.

“Eunha, you’re joining the Ancient Literature Study Club because of Soobin, right?”

“……”

“There’s a rumor about you in the academy these days. Did you know?”

“I know. I heard from my sister.”

“Do you like Soobin?”

The pebble she kicked strayed off the path and fell into the bushes.

Hayang looked back regretfully, then laughed out loud.

Because Eunha was making a disgusted face.

“Do you believe those rumors too?”

“I don’t believe in that. You just want to get close to Soobin, right?”

“Well… yes.”

“So you’re joining the club to become friends with Soobin.” “……”

“I want to get close to Soobin too.”

Hayang said, brushing her hair back.

It then dawned on him that she had mentioned knowing Bae Soobin from the entrance exam.

“I want to be friends too. It’s just a hunch, but… she doesn’t seem like a bad person.” “The problem is her personality, not that she’s a bad person.”

“…How do you know?”

Eunha felt cornered.

He turned his head away from her narrow-eyed gaze and coughed deliberately.

“Just know it from talking, that’s all.”

“…Suspicious.”

“Anyway, you want to get close to her, right?”

“Yeah, that’s right. I thought joining the same club would give me a chance to become friends with Soobin.”

“Well…”

Eunha recalled Bae Soobin’s relationships from her previous life.

Although members of the Mistflower Party tended to do so, she had no one she could call a friend.

Her personality was a mess.

She was also hot-tempered.

The closest she had to a friend was Yoojung who got along with everyone.

In that sense, he admired Hayang’s desire to befriend her. He felt grateful.

“Alright. Let’s go to the orientation together. If someone bothers you, let me know.”

“Tch, I’m now a direct descendant of Alice. Who’s going to mess with me?” “You never know. When people get drunk…”

“Drunk? We’re still underage.”

“…That’s not the point.”

He walked ahead.

Eunha mumbled something vague.

Just then, Eunhyuk appeared in the distance.

Eunha, looking to break the awkwardness, called out to Eunhyuk who was about to enter class.

“Ah, Captain. Hayang is here too. You both don’t have class?”

“We decided to skip since we’re already late. Going to have lunch with Hayang.”

“Eunhyuk, have you had lunch?”

“I haven’t even had a proper lunch. I’m not planning to go near the cafeteria for a while…”

Eunhyuk sighed.

Clutching his stomach, he seemed to want to skip class like them but had to save his points.

Reluctantly, he left for the next class.

“Ah, right. Captain~!”

In the meantime, Eunhyuk, who was running through the garden saying he was late, shouted.

“The Cultural Exploration Club you mentioned isn’t in the junior academy, but there’s a Cultural Exploration Society instead!”

“Oh? Really?”

“It’s not crowded, and there’s no club room, so I was hesitant to join, but the people seemed nice!

Other kids decided to join too! If you and Hayang are interested, come check it out at the orientation!”

Strange?

It’s not the Cultural Exploration Club?

Eunha tilted her head.

It might be due to the time difference.

During her time at the junior academy, it may have been a newly formed society.

All she knew was about the Cultural Exploration Club in the senior academy.

“Anyway, joining the Cultural Exploration Club later is fine.”

Bae Soobin was the priority, after all.

The next day, Eunha heard about the club orientation schedule from her.

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Ancient Literature Study Club Orientation.

Actually, it wasn’t much of an orientation.

Since the club members, who were all third-year students, discussed the history of ancient literature and then immediately moved on to an after-party.

“Guys, let’s get along well from now on!”

“If you want something to eat, ask this guy to buy it! Despite appearances, he’s sponsored by Galaxy Group!” “Hey! I told you not to mention that! It’s embarrassing and not something to brag about….”

The first-year students who attended the after-party sat in their places, laughing awkwardly.

They seemed neither interested in the seniors’ chatter nor subtly realizing the club’s nature.

“Excuse me, I have an assignment. Can I leave early?”

“Oh, right! I have an assignment too!”

This triggered the exodus of the first-year students.

Eunha, too, wanted to join them and leave the club room, but couldn’t since Soobin was there with ‘that guy’.

“Soobin, look at this. Remember this?”

“Oh, I remember this! It’s the playground we used to play at.”

“I heard they’re demolishing it.” “They’re demolishing it… I used to look around it every time I went home from school….” “Really?”

“Yes!”

The cider didn’t go down well.

Eunha covered her mouth with a paper cup, sneakily watching the two. She responded vaguely to anyone who talked to her.

Moreover, she wasn’t the only one who needed attention.

Hayang, squeezed among the third-year students after the escapees left, also required attention.

Look at Bae Soobin sticking to them.

Why is ‘that guy’ so eager to take care of Hayang since earlier?

Eunha picked up something with her fork while observing them.

It was sweet potato fries.

He choked on it and frantically searched for a cup.

“Eunha, here.”

“…Thanks.”

Hayang from across the table handed her the cider at just the right moment.

After gulping down the cider, Eunha felt relieved.

Even though the third-year students laughed at her.

Then someone, as if remembering something, spoke up.

“Now that I think about it, Soobin, Hayang, and Eunha… all three of you ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the entrance exam, right?”

“Oh? That’s true! Wow, our club got some talented people. Hey, you can’t even brag about being sponsored by the Galaxy Group here.”

“When did I ever brag about it! But… are you guys also sponsored by a group?”

Eunha, Hayang, Soobin.

The three were famous from the beginning of their enrollment. The club students even competed to recruit them.

The Ancient Literature Study Club members were naturally interested in them.

“I’m also sponsored by the Galaxy Group, like Hee-chan oppa.”

“Oh? Really? Yay~! High five! Now I can hang out with Soobin at the Galaxy gatherings! Lucky you! My junior!”

Bae Soobin laughed awkwardly.

In Eunha’s eyes, it seemed she was suppressing her true character.

It must not be easy to act like that in front of someone you like.

“What about you, Eunha?”

“…Sirius.”

“Wow, as expected of the elite. Sirius is good too. Although Galaxy Group’s sponsorship is better, Sirius is the second-ranking group!”

Eunha just nibbled on her bossam, not responding to the members’ enthusiastic remarks, laughing to himself.

Probably, if these people knew the extent of his sponsorship from Sirius Group, they’d be shocked.

Not one to brag, he let it go.

“I’m with Alice.”

“Alice! It must be nice to get potions cheaply. Buy mine too next time!”

“Haha….”

“…Wait, Jung Hayang? You mean Jung Hayang?”

“Why? Why are you suddenly getting serious?”

“…I’m sure the person in charge of potions at Alice is named Jung….” “Haha…”

Hayang laughed, affirming it.

Silence fell over the group.

The third-year students closed their mouths, rolling their eyes, taking cues.

…I didn’t want to say it.

Even if you don’t say it, it’s something that can’t be unknown, this is.

Eunha made a wrap for the intimidating Hayang.

Leaning over the table between them, Hayang opened her mouth.

Meanwhile, the third-year students seemed to have finished their calculations.

“…Our club really hit the jackpot!” “Hey, from now on, you guys should treat us to food, not the president!”

“Keep your dignity as seniors. No, we’ll buy whatever you guys want!”

Their eyes said it all.

Faces beaming with excitement.

‘That guy’ was the same.

Pretending to talk with Bae Soobin, he was eavesdropping on Hayang’s table conversation.

I can hear your eyeballs rolling, you rascal.

Greed hanging at the corner of his eyes.

Eunha finally saw his unmasked face.

Why are you even trying to mess with Hayang?

He might not know about Bae Soobin, but Jung Hayang was his priority.

Eunha was not one to sit back and watch as someone with no sense of boundaries tried to steal food off the table.

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TLN – Im ahead in my other series so Im going to drop a second chapter of ReLife this week!