Bamboo Forest Manager

Yesterday had its share of events, but the end of the day came just the same, and the next day began just as inevitably.

Thanks to the five hour break, I ended up sleeping the entire day and finally woke up around 11.

I thought Wednesday would be leisurely since I only had afternoon classes, but by the time I got up, it was already time to leave after eating and showering.

For lunch, I quickly satisfied my hunger with instant rice and side dishes bought from a store close-by.

With just some seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, and a drizzle of Korean red chili paste with sesame oil, the bibimbap was easily prepared.

While doing so, I checked the posts on the Bamboo Forest on my phone.

-Anonymous111: Uh? Did you know that Popo's Broadcast will be taking a break today?!

-Anonymous11: IDGAD

-Anonymous111: Uh?

-Anonymous11: It means, I Don't Give A Damn, you bastard!

-Anonymous111: :

-Anonymous11: Is this your diary? Or a place for announcements? Or what?

-Anonymous 310: What, I thought it was a fight among people like me.

-Anonymous300: I am from the department of Construction Engineering. Please tell me the name and department of the person who picked the fight with Popo.

-Anonymous301: I am from the department of Construction Engineering. Please tell me the name and department of the person who picked the fight with Popo.

-Anonymous302: I am from the department of Construction Engineering. Please tell me the name and department of the person who picked the fight with Popo.

-Anonymous11: Honestly, Popo, the name itself sucks. Is it a grape ice cream?

-Anonymous69: I am so bored. So bored.

-Anonymous89: Did anyone find Buzz Pro at the store yesterday? I just bought it a week ago 'sad'.

-Anonymous157: This one?

-Anonymous157: (photo)

-Anonymous89: Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes! That's the one!

-Anonymous157: Thanks! Because of you I am having fun using it.

-Anonymous89: ? You cannot use it because it's synced with mine.

-Anonymous69: Ah, I really want to have sex!

-Anonymous90: Lord of sex has arrived. Another day full of arousal.

-Anonymous11: Idiots are flirting here.

'Everyone seems to be living their lives with much zest today.'

It was slightly boring to see the Bamboo Forest commute smoothly flowing without any incidents.

It is right for personal broadcasters to post their promotional content here as long as it isn't spam.

Having someone pick a fight is pretty much an everyday occurrence given how many people like that are around.

After closing the smoothly sailing Bamboo Forest and taking a shower, I headed straight to University.

Arriving at the University, where I had been until last night, I felt oddly unsettled.

I was dying of boredom over the weekend, but that didn't mean I was happy about the weekdays either.

Thinking about it, the weekend seemed slightly better.

As I stepped into the room, I felt this icy atmosphere which was from people glancing at me.

'Ah, right, this was the class with the group project.'

Thinking back, there was senior Han-kang, with whom I had a bit of an argument with at the karaoke and even Ahn Hyeon-ho, who was uncomfortable with me due to the incident with Choi Yiseo.

With a group project about filming a movie, we'd have to see each other's faces often, but now there were so many uncomfortable people.

Moreover, from what I remember, most of them were friends of senior Han-kang, so they were bound to dislike me.

'Hmm.'

Well, what am I supposed to do with that?

Just let this continue.

If they don't like me, they should just drop the project and the class too.

I casually went and found my seat and turned on the mobile game I began yesterday. It's a collection type RPG game where beautiful girls fight using school life as a theme, and it felt pretty decent.

Watching the cute little characters move around and fight in the game somehow calmed me, unlike my no-fun university life.

'Shh-should I spend some money on it?'

Maybe it wouldn't hurt to splurge a little on the girls who saved my free time yesterday?

'20,000 won… is a bit much, maybe just try the monthly pass for 10,000 won and then stop.'

Since paying 10,000 won every month would be too much.

'Ah, shi-so bothersome.'

I was serious unsure about what to decide, desire tells me to spend the 20,000 won, but reason suggests that spending 10,000 won and checking in daily should be enough.

"Yerin! Over here!"

As I was in this painful dilemma, I suddenly heard a girl's voice.

Turning my head slightly I saw Seo Yerin, who was almost late, barely making it to the classroom.

Seeing that, the group of people with senior Han-kang waved their hands and called to Seo Yerin.

It felt quite sly to use the female senior with him, and not Han-kang himself to call out to Seo Yerin.

Because of the karaoke incident, Han-kang found it quite difficult to approach Seo Yerin openly, so he used his friend instead.

"Woah, that's impressive."

Both Ahn Hyeon-ho who liked Choi Yiseo and Han-kang who liked Seo Yerin.

Honestly, with as much effort they were putting in, it wouldn't be a loss if they even dated.

After seeing people from another university intending on doing trashy things with the girl from yesterday, seeing them use their brains innocently like this made me want to support them a little.

But more than that.

'Shh.'

How exactly should I handle the in-app purchase?

But isn't ten thousand won a bit too much?

Won't I get more attached to the game if I spent so much?

'30,000 won?!'

If I spend 30,000 won, it won't just be me who ends up playing this game, but the son I will have in the future will have to play it too.

That's the least I should do to get my money's worth right?

Tonight's dinner was demoted to a small cup of ramen from the convenience store, but for a moment of pleasure…

*Tak*

"Hello, Woojin."

"Uh?"

Seo Yerin sat next to me with a smile.

Along with the cold breeze from outside comes a fresh scent of shampoo.

"Did you enjoy the lecture yesterday?"

What's this, a challenge to duel?

Thinking about it, she did tease me a little yesterday.

"Right, I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks, it made me play games, which were more fun."

"Hehehe."

Trying to suppress her laughter, she hangs up her coat on her chair. Thinking about it, it does seem cold since it is now autumn.

Looking past Seo Yerin organizing her clothes, I saw Han-kang and his group looking over to our side and whispering.

I was about to tell Seo Yerin that sitting here might not be best but,

"Uh? You play BLA too!"

Seeing my phone screen, her eyes began to shine as she scooted over.

'Ha, I don't care.'

Well, if she wants to sit next to me, it's not like I can say anything to that. After all, she might have sat here with nowhere else to go or be uncomfortable elsewhere.

"Black Academy! You know this game! It's really fun!"

She made a fuss in this strange tone while pulling out her phone. Even though I didn't want to see it, I could see countless messages coming in.

And she casually swiped them away with her finger, saying she can reply to them later and smiled, turning the game on.

"Woah, what's this."

Max-level dazzling female characters everywhere. It's like they're sitting on a golden throne; even the arena is top-grade.

"Isn't this game fun? The characters are pretty and cute, so it's enjoyable to watch, right?"

"Your characters look so strong and somewhat scary to me."

Moreover, the game's menu screen showed a girl in her panties.

She really was enjoying this.

"What's your nickname? I'll add you as a friend if you let me know. Have you subscribed to the monthly plan? Did you reroll? Without a top tier character, this is a bit…!"

While Seo Yerin's knowledge about the game continued to pour out,

another familiar face stepped in.

Senior Min Ju-hee.

Even though she had a coat just like Seo Yerin's, why did she look like a gangster?

It might be because her hair was a lot blacker than others' as if dyed, lending it a more vivid look.

The senior glanced around and then briskly walked over to where senior Han-kang was to talk.

After that, she came to us.

"Guys, do you have time after today's lecture? I think we need to have a meeting, it will be for about ten minutes."

"Yes, that's fine."

"Of course."

It was indeed because of the group project. The Joan of Arc of group projects who is serious about grades, and reliable.

Then, the professor came in. Since it was awkward timing to go anywhere else, senior Min Ju-hee took the seat next to me.

"So if you set it to auto-hunting during the lecture…!"

The professor had just entered the classroom, so why is there another professor sitting next to me?

Watching Seo Yerin continue with excitement and explain the game, I asked,

"How much did you spend on this?"

"…I work part time."

"No, I'm asking how much you spent."

"I'm an adult now."

"Do you not hear me?"

"What I spend my money on is my decision."

"No, who said anything about that. I asked how much?"

"As much as I love the kids."

"How much is that though?"

"…Bring your ear closer."

Realizing what she meant as she asked me to get closer, I noticed that Seo Yerin and I were a lot closer than I thought.

She was leaning towards me, trying to look at my phone so to whisper in the ear.

And the moment she said it.

"What?!"

I looked at her without realizing.

As I looked in shock, Seo Yerin awkwardly smiled.

"That's how much I love them."

"Woah."

I blurted out a confession without realizing it:

"Please love me too."

"W-what?!'

"Just love me insanely! Be obsessed with me! Then, won't I also receive that much in spending?! Woah, that's insane! Seo Yerin, a woman crazy in love!"

"Be-be quiet!"

A flustered Seo Yerin quickly covered my mouth with her hand. I got excited without realizing it because of the unexpected amount.

"Huh."

Watching from the side, senior Min Ju-hee chuckled.

"How cute."

It seemed like she found this amusing.

I sneakily remove Seo Yerin's hand covering my mouth to say,

"Senior, if you listen to this, you will also crave the love of Seo Yerin. Could it be that the reason for your popularity is… huh!"

"Ah seriously!"

Unable to finish the sentence as my mouth got covered again, I just stared at her.

"Don't say it. Do you understand?"

I nod.

"Can I let go?"

I nod again.

The moment Seo Yerin removed her hand…

"Five hundred…!"

And my mouth was covered again.

*****

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