Dullard Buddy-kun: Heading Reluctantly to School Again Today - Episode 7

Today is Japanese-style tuna mayonnaise day.

I have sadly gotten used to this merciless lunch hour.

Around me, everyone is freely pushing their desks together and happily eating their lunches, or heading to different classrooms to eat, with no set rules.

And so, amidst all this, I, Kento Mamiya, boldly sit at my desk alone today, devouring a convenience store rice ball with a paperback in hand

I also thought and worried a lot during my beginner solo days, but in the end, I realized that spending this time alone at my desk with my head held high was the best thing for my mental health.

Of course, I still haven’t actually read the paperback book I’m holding. “Yeah, it’s definitely Honey-sama’s era now. YouTube updates today too, right?”

“Yeah, not only is she beautiful, but that strong-willed and overwhelmingly elegant vibe she has is really amazing.”

“Making those haughty, arrogant women understand their place is a man’s dream, isn’t it?”

Yeah. Basically, I often eavesdrop on conversations of people who talk about trivial, typical high school topics.

It’s just for gathering information. I’m not really listening to the girls’ talk.

Even so. Is it Lady Hani?

Just so you know, I do know about that person too.

My middle school sister is a huge K-pop idol fan, and I often see her talking to our parents about it.

And since I often eavesdrop on those conversations at home too.

Yes. The influencer known as Hani, or Lee Hani, is not an idol, but she is a hugely popular influencer in Korea and has gained popularity in Japan mainly through YouTube.

If I remember correctly, they are the same age as us.

Not only does she have the looks of an actress or model, but she is also a talented and beautiful woman who can speak three languages. Whether this is her true character or just an act is unclear, but she will do whatever it takes to get what she wants. She ruthlessly cuts off anyone who is not beneficial to her. This beautiful yet arrogant and overbearing personality appeals to the media and is popular not only among Korean youth but also among Japanese people.

According to one theory, her parents are the presidents of a large company in that country, and she herself is also a young entrepreneur. She might be best described as a more authentic version of the high school girl CEOs found in Japan.

Even though it’s through a video, the sophisticated and mature aura that emanates from her beauty, which is hard to believe for a 17-year-old, continues to captivate countless men and keeps her SNS follower count on the rise.

For now, just recently at home, my younger sister…

“I want to be a capable woman like Honey-sama. I want to exude pheromones!! I want to be sexy!!”

Just as I was making a fuss, the next day, a set of Korean cosmetics, which she was probably producing, arrived at my house.

Well, even though Hani-sama is the same age as me, she is clearly a woman from a different world than mine.

“Hey, did you know? There’s a rumor that Honey-sama will be studying abroad at a high school here in Japan for about a year to further develop the market and work on a YouTube project!”

“Seriously?! Which school are you studying abroad at? Hey, hey, isn’t this going to reveal that Sakaki is in Japan?!!!”

“Hahaha, I can’t believe there was such a talent in Japan! Just imagining Honey-sama’s eyes sparkling with excitement, trying to get me no matter what, I can’t stop being thrilled!!!”

For now, I’ve been hearing an incredibly stupid and absurd conversation since a while ago. And while listening to that nonsense, I’m shoving the rice ball in my hand into my mouth.

However, to be honest, I sometimes feel a bit nervous and empty, thinking that as a high school student, it might actually be healthier to get excited over conversations like this.

Well, considering that an event causing even more nervousness awaits us later, such trivial matters from a completely different world are really of no importance.

That’s right. The fifth period class is physical education.

Moreover, a pointless game of catch.

It’s definitely going to be the kind of thing where we’re forced to pair up…