Became a Human Rights Advocate

20 – Episode 5. Baek So-so.

＜1＞

The second morning.

As usual, I woke up early in the morning, washed my face, put on my clothes, and went out.

But unlike usual, the sky is quite cloudy. No matter how much Academia tries to maintain an optimal environment, it is not always possible.

No matter how advanced science and technology is, it is powerless against the will of nature.

Maybe it will rain by the time we return.

When I arrived at the playground with such thoughts in mind, Baek So-so was warming up as usual.

“W.”

“Hey!”

Baek So-so gets up in surprise when he greets with a light touch on the shoulder.

“Ah, senior. Hello.”

Baek So-so bowed his head and greeted him, but somehow he avoided my gaze.

“What is that reaction?”

“Reaction? Straighten up.. Isn’t it the same as usual?”

“Is it because of yesterday?”

Baek Suso flinched at those words, stopped his body, and nodded his head obediently. It seems that the horns screamed too well yesterday.

“What on earth did you do to make that sound come from a person’s throat?”

“Do you want to know?”

“Not really.”

A white cow that vigorously refuses while waving its hands from side to side. The figure was so cute that I smiled and started warming up next to Baek So-so.

But when I glanced to the side, Baek So-so’s expression was darker than usual.

“You’re not afraid yet, are you?”

If it was like usual, who would be scared-! It’s time to shout and come in. However, Baek So-so doesn’t say anything and just relaxes with a gloomy face.

“I was scared. It’s great.”

After a few minutes, Baek So-so, who had finally finished his warm-up, stretched out and said.

“I thought something would change when I reached A grade.”

“Of course it doesn’t change. How can people change so easily?”

“… That is very helpful.”

Baek Suso puffed out his cheeks poutingly, then sighed deeply and exhaled.

It seems that it was a shock that he looked quite depressed and was trembling without being able to do anything yesterday.

I don’t think even the seeds will be eaten with enough encouragement.

Let’s see.

Should I use that method here?

“Baeksoso.”

“Why, senior.”

“Shall we fight?”

“Yes?”

Baek So-so made an absurd expression.

“Maybe the reason you are afraid is because you have no practical experience. It might be surprisingly easy to solve with a fight.”

“Is it really that simple?”

Of course not.

Baek So-so’s trauma has been piled up layer by layer over several years, so it’s not resolved to this extent.

But it could be the first attempt at untying that layered knot.

“There is nothing wrong with trying. You too will go to one of the four prestigious high schools anyway.”

“… It does.”

There are many schools that challenge the 4 prestigious schools and prestigious schools, and there are many battles in the curriculum of those schools. It includes not only mock battles in which teams fight against virtual irregulars, but also interpersonal battles.

The hero’s mission is to protect citizens from irregulars and other villains.

Of course, the method of fighting and subduing people is also thoroughly instilled.

Baek So-so, an A-level person, will be able to enter one of the four prestigious schools without difficulty, so he will of course go through various trainings.

There is not much difference between then and now. Rather, the sooner the better.

“Then let’s try it.”

“I’ll ask you gently.”

At my words, Baek So-so put on a ridiculous expression.

“… Against the seniors?”

“What do you think of me?”

Of course, I’m just a high school student who has just started exercising, and I’m powerless against Baeksoso, who has been learning non-yeonryu for several years.

But Baek So-so is in a very unstable state mentally.

First of all, there is a difference in physique, so they might struggle against me.

That would be a shock to even Baek So-so, so it will surely be a good stimulus-

“Then let’s go.”

“Huh?”

The moment I answered, I felt a shock in my abdomen, and at the same time my body floated in the air.

“What?”

In the midst of the confusion, Baek So-so’s voice sounded as if he was embarrassed.

No, you shouldn’t react like that by leaving it open.

How many seconds had passed? I finally fell and rolled several laps on the ground.

“Senior! Are you okay?”

Are you okay?

As I was barely looking at the white cow running toward me, my vision went black.

It was truly a bitter K.O defeat.

＜2＞

When I opened my eyes, my whole body was wet. Sweat? No water why are you wet? And where is this

The floor of the room is neatly arranged. It’s a little bigger than the dorm I’m in.

Looking at the decorations in the room, it doesn’t look like a boy’s room.

“Ah, are you awake, senior?”

When I turned my head to the voice, I saw Baek So-so enter the room, wearing dolphin pants and a white tee, drying her hair with a towel.

“… Where are you?”

“Where is it? It is my home.”

Home? Why me.

As the blood slowly began to circulate in my head, logic began to work.

A wet body. The sound of rain through the window. Baek So-so looks like he just came out of the shower. The last scene I remember is the moment I flew through Baek So-so’s iron mountain high school.

“Did I pass out?”

“Yes. To be honest, I was nervous, but I didn’t know that senior would be that pathetic.”

“… That’s it. I was surprised too. You are very strong.”

At my words, Baek Suso opened his eyes like a puppy’s, and then quietly raised the corners of his mouth.

“I will. I am very strong.”

For some reason, it was a calming voice. It seems that the depressed mood has eased a little. Well, even if you go to Moro, you only have to go to Seoul.

I raised my upper body and looked out the window. The raindrops are quite thick.

“It’s great.”

“It’s going to rain for three days.”

I was worried about the 30-day shopping street cleaning event, but considering that even in the original game, if it rains, most outdoor events are canceled….

It’s probably just barely safe.

I don’t think the shopping district president would want to clean up in a heavy rain like this.

“Rinse first. Senior.”

“Huh?”

“What is it? Yes. You’ll catch a cold if you stay wet like that.”

Come on. While doing so, Baek So-so pushed me on the back and led me to the bathroom.

Because Baek So-so had just finished taking a shower, the bathroom was still full of steam and smelled faintly of fragrant body wash.

“Please take off your clothes.”

“What?!”

“Senior, you didn’t have a head injury. It’s done, so hurry up. I’m not an elementary school student, so don’t be ashamed of each of these things.”

Baeksoso urges me like a mother. The pressure forced me to take off my clothes and leave them outside the bathroom.

“I’ll just dry it for now.”

“Ah… okay.”

“The towels are in the second drawer of the cupboard. Differentiate between shampoo and body wash. Then wash quickly and come out.”

When you turn on the shower, the hot stream soaks your body. The body, which had been soaked in water and whose temperature had gone down, instantly warmed up.

I won’t be able to participate in the shopping street cleaning event due to rain, so I’ll be starving for breakfast for the next few days.

But I don’t think I’ll be able to exercise in the morning, so I won’t be that tired. You may be able to sleep more than usual, so you may feel better physically.

My whole body sagged and I was still tired, but at least taking a shower in warm water felt like the fatigue was relieved to some extent.

After taking a shower, wipe yourself with a towel. When I opened the shower room door, my clothes were lying on the threshold.

It’s not even crispy, but it’s still somewhat dry. It’s good to play tricks. How did you do it

When I put on my clothes and came out, the savory smell stung my nose.

“Ah, it just came out at the right time.”

“… What is this?”

“What is it? It’s morning. Eat quickly before it gets cold.”

Stir-fried eggs and tomatoes together in a pan. I’ve seen it on TV a few times, but this is the first time I’ve seen it in person.

“Did you do it?”

“If not me, who else? I’m feeling a bit strange today. Stop talking nonsense and come quickly and sit down.”

Sit down as Baek So-so said. I heard the spoon, but I was hesitant about the slightly unfamiliar food, and Baek So-so looked at me intently and pressed me with her eyes.

“Quickly.”

“… Okay.”

He scoops up the food and carefully puts it into his mouth. Hmm… than i thought this

“It’s delicious.”

“Right?”

It was only after I chewed the food down my throat and expressed my impressions that Baek So-so nodded her head in satisfaction and began to eat.

“Senior last time….”

“Last time?”

“I mean yesterday. Yesterday. If you pretend a little, pretend and understand. Senior.”

After Baek So-so shot, she lowered her head for a moment as if embarrassed.

“They say that if you rest a little, you will be fine.”

“Uh.”

“It was helpful. Did you suddenly ask to fight today to ease my mood?”

I nodded.

“Thank you.”

“Thank you.”

Somehow even I felt embarrassed, so we ate without speaking for a while.

“By the way, senpai.”

“Uh.”

“Don’t seniors cut their hair?”

“I have no money.”

“Aha. Actually, I got caught while eating on the radio at Cheongryonggak.”

Baek So-so giggles while covering his mouth with his hand as if having fun.

“So are you.”

“Since then, I have learned the lesson of saving money. But, thanks to you, you became close with the man from Cheongryonggak.”

“… He is a good uncle.”

“I also met a senior. At first, I was afraid because I thought he was a deranged stalker.”

“You need to cover up your words.”

“I also try to cover people who need to be covered. I’m saying this because I’m a senior.”

The meal was over in an instant as I chatted and ate with Baeksoso.

I borrowed an umbrella from Baek So-so and walked through the heavy rain to return to the dormitory.

The cold raindrops instantly cool the heated body. The clothes that had barely been dried were wet again at some point.

“… It sucks.”

It doesn’t feel very pleasant.