Dullard Buddy-kun: Heading Reluctantly to School Again Today - Episode 53

This is bad. This is way too bad.

This might be the most chaotic situation I, Kang Yujin, have ever faced since becoming Hani-senpai’s manager.

Because I’m her junior from way back, I understand. Senpai is definitely furious.

That jerk Jungkook finally messed up.

That guy is completely ignoring my frantic calls. Did he possibly run away?

This video must have caught Hani-senpai’s attention by now…

Even now, I’m looking at the problematic video on my smartphone…

That Jungkook, while showing off his true self to a group of Japanese students around the same age, ended up getting utterly knocked out after trying to play it cool…

And by a guy who is incredibly handsome, with a physique that women absolutely adore.

But still, seriously.

This guy is just too good-looking; it’s insane.

Could he be a Japanese idol? Or maybe an actor? I mean, does this guy speak multiple languages?

Also, I can’t help but admire this manly physique as a woman.

That chest, those beautifully defined six-pack abs. And he has broad, well-defined shoulders. Judging by this video, he seems to be around the same height as Jungkook, so about 180 cm?

And he has this mysterious yet powerful gaze, as if he can see right through everything.

Moreover, even though there’s a mosaic, it looks like he jumped in to help this girl next to him.

At this point, he’s already cut into my top spot for the “men I want to be with” ranking. He’s completely surpassed everyone else.

But even after searching online, I can’t find any Japanese actor or idol who looks like this, and there are no matches in the influencer scene either.

Could it be that someone this good-looking is just an ordinary person? That would be way too crazy.

The person who edited this video is seriously impressive.

I mean, this probably happened just this morning, right? And they managed to finish it with this level of quality in less than a day? They must be a pro… No, even if they are a pro, isn’t that just too amazing?

But this channel only has this one video… And the subscriber count is ridiculously low.

Wait? But the channel was created about five years ago? Did they maybe delete all their other videos?

Well, anyway, Jungkook is done for. He’s been standing out in a bad way for a while now, but now that it’s come to this, it’s inevitable that Hani-senpai will crush him in various ways.

Hehe, but maybe it’s just as well. He’s been trying to hit on me for a while, and it’s been super annoying.

For now, I’ll make sure to avoid Hani-senpai, who is probably really angry today. She’s likely still in a meeting, so it’s best to escape while I can.

As for the reason I left early, I can just use my little devilish charm to get through it tomorrow. Hehe, how many years do you think I’ve been a manager on Hani-senpai’s team, which has such a fast-changing atmosphere?

Just so you know, I’m cute enough that I’ve been invited to join players from other teams multiple times, so both guys and girls fall for my smile and charm, so there’s no problem there.

“Hey, Yujin. What are you laughing about so happily while using your phone during work? Are you trying to get fired or something?”

Eek…

“I-I’m sorry, Hani-senpai. I-it’s not what you think. Please, I can’t afford to be fired! Please, don’t fire me!!!”

W-What? Why is Hani-senpai here already…? She should definitely still be in a meeting, right?

No, this is bad. I should never have run into a senior like her when she’s definitely in a bad mood. Jokes can turn serious.

Huh? Am I going to get fired because of that jerk Jungkook?

No, no, no, I don’t want that. Even though it’s hard work, there’s no other part-time job that pays this well, which is almost on par with a full-time employee at a big company. I absolutely don’t want to lose this.

What about my scholarship, my designer bags, clothes, cosmetics, and all the other expenses for being fashionable?

“Hehe, I’m just joking, Yujin. What’s with that amusingly flustered face of yours? You look even more panicked than usual.”

Huh? Joking? Wait, what? Is she not angry at all? Is she smiling?

In fact, Hani-senpai seems to be in an incredibly good mood today?

After everything that happened… why?

“Oh, right. Yujin, the study abroad program you proposed has been decided.”

Huh? Study abroad?

“Wait, wasn’t that project just recently canceled?”

Yeah. I remember being coldly rejected as if she had completely lost interest in Japan, looking at me like I was trash…

“Huh? What are you talking about? Of course, I’m going. Hehe, I can’t wait!”

Now, she’s looking at it as if she’s discovered treasure buried in Japan… with sparkling eyes…

But, the fact that I was chosen… I did it.

At least for over a year, I can work away from Hani-senpai.

A student life where I can live freely every day without being bossed around by Hani-senpai is also waiting for me.

To that end, the idea I half-jokingly proposed was unexpectedly accepted.

This means that, in effect, I now hold the real power in this team.

Hehe, this is crazy. Is my time finally coming?

I can’t help but laugh inside.

“Oh, look at you with that grin. Are you really that happy to study abroad in Japan with me? Of course, you are. After all, you came up with the plan.”

Huh?

Wait, what did this girl just say?

“Um, excuse me, Hani-senpai. Just to clarify, the study abroad program is, of course, just for you… right?”

That’s right. It has to be that way. I must have misheard her earlier.

“What? No, of course, you’re going too. You’re the one who planned it, after all.”

Ah…

“Hehe, I’m really looking forward to this, Yujin.”

It’s over…