Childhood Friend Who Sees the Future Utters Nonsense

49 – Return of the Hero

Even though I was only going to school in two days, the road to school felt quite unfamiliar. After all, on my way to school on Monday, I must have taken two days off over the weekend.

“Is that senior the one who appeared on the news a while ago?”

“I hear that?”

“You are handsome…. Do you want to have a girlfriend?”

“Awake, I go out with idol trainees every day, so I’m sure we will catch your eye.”

As we arrived in front of the school gate with Han Yuna, we felt whispered around us. Although I couldn’t hear it in detail, I could guess the contents. Bonamanna must have recognized the main characters of the incident a few days ago and whispered.

It was strange that I felt like a lion trapped in a cage at a zoo, but I pretended to be as calm as possible and went inside.

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“… Chit.”

On the way, I heard Hanyuna clicking her tongue as if she was disapproving of something, but she assumed that it was because she didn’t like the development of the webtoon she was watching.

So we went up the stairs to the third floor, arrived in front of the class 1 classroom we belonged to, and opened the door that was firmly closed.

Drruck.

“Hey! Siyoon Park and Yuhan Han are here!”

“… Uh?”

At the same time, Choi Min-seong, who was guarding the door, announced the news of our arrival so that it resonated throughout the town, as if announcing the appearance of some victorious general.

While we were lost for a while at the unexpected situation, the guys from our class who heard the news rushed in and surrounded us in an instant.

“Park Si-yoon, are you okay? I saw it on the news, and I heard you were stabbed?”

“Uh, uh…. I only cut my hand, so it wasn’t too bad.”

“Yuna, how are you? I heard you weren’t hurt, but I’m still very surprised.”

“Ugh, yes. I’m okay. Park Si-yoon also protected me.”

At the barrage of questions that were pouring in in an instant, we couldn’t even head to our respective seats and had to stand around and give answers as if a press conference had been held.

Somehow, it was a rather big case, so attention is focused on it. Well, a murder case caused by a stalker happened a few months ago, so it’s natural in a way.

“Wow, but I watched the video, and Park Si-yoon was really clearing things up. Did you learn martial arts?”

“What is martial arts? It’s because that bastard is an idiot, so what?”

“No, my dad is a police officer, and Siyoon complimented you a lot. Even the police often back down when the criminal is holding a weapon.”

“Really? I’m grateful, but I’m a bit embarrassed.”

I felt a little dumbfounded when even the kids I hadn’t talked to much in class clung to and showered me with compliments.

In that situation, I thought it was something I had to do because I had no choice but to sacrifice myself to save Han Yuna.

Of course, there was no shrugging of the shoulders or heightening of the nose.

That’s how I am, I am her, I am her Hanyu, I am just around the time she couldn’t open her eyes while trying to fend off the flood of questions.

Chijik.

I thought I heard a noise like microphone noise coming from the speakers in the classroom, and then I started hearing the female teacher’s voice, which I often hear every morning, from across the street.

– Ah, ah. Notify all students in the school. The bylaw this morning will be held in the auditorium. All students are requested to assemble in the auditorium by 8:30. I remind you once again….

What auditorium bylaws from Friday morning? It was an event that would normally only happen on a Monday morning, so I tilted my head without realizing it. Other kids had similar reactions to mine.

“What Friday morning do you want to gather in the auditorium? I still have to listen to Park Si-yoon’s stories.”

“Aren’t you doing this to give Siyoon a letter of commendation? Originally, if you do something like this, they give you a prize.”

“Oh, does that make sense? For that reason, I admit it.”

However, everyone nodded their heads and laughed happily as if it were their first job at the small guess that Kim Soo-bin threw along the way. I don’t know if this is just making the atmosphere awkward because I drank kimchi soup for no reason.

Anyway, it’s not long until 8:30. I think I should hang up my bag and go straight to the auditorium.

The suffocating sensation disappeared as the classmates who had gathered around them quickly dispersed. Wow, thanks to you, I’m alive.

“Han Yuna, let’s go too.”

“Yeah, wait.”

When we found Choi Min-seong and Kim Soo-bin, who seemed to be waiting for us, standing in the corner of the classroom, we immediately urged Han Yuna. The guy who wanted to give me something quickly left the desk and came closer to me.

That’s how the gang of four who didn’t answer the question got together again after a while.

“Anyway, you won’t be able to go to the festival because of your hands.”

“Yeah, sorry. I also wanted to see Siyoon play the guitar after a long time.”

As soon as we stepped out into the hallway, Choi Min-seong pointed to my bandaged right hand and said something insinuating, and Kim Soo-bin nodded her head with a pitiful expression as if he deeply sympathized with her.

Hanyu I didn’t even say anything, but just by looking down at her head with a somewhat downcast expression, I could tell that she was very sorry. But that reaction didn’t make any sense to me.

“What are you talking about? The festival has to go. I already gave you the application form.”

“How are you going to get out with that hand? Throw away the guitar and just sing?”

“No, I have to play the guitar too. In the first place, I have to wrap up my lowly singing skills with a guitar, but can I really do without a guitar?”

Since ancient times, only those who go out with just one song are those with some level of skill.

On the other hand, in my case, my singing skills are lacking, so I have to play guitar to make up for the relatively lacking vocals. So the guitar is not an option for me. It’s a must.

“Anyway, the doctor said the stitches could be removed next week. This side will only catch the choke, so it doesn’t matter?”

As if pretending to hold a choke, he moved his thumb and forefinger caught in the bandage.

At this, Choi Min-seong and Kim Soo-bin shook their heads as if they were angry, but did not say anything, but on the other hand, there was one person who resolutely criticized me.

“You fool, how do you hold a guitar with that hand? Don’t be stubborn and give up.”

“No, I’m fine, but why are you making a fuss? You said you wanted to see me playing the guitar for the first time in a while?”

“What are you talking about? I never said anything like that….”

Hanyu, who frowned at my words, fixed her gaze on Kim Soo-bin, who was walking with her leaning against the wall. It didn’t take long for her face to turn into shock.

“Soo, Subin, you can’t….”

“… hehehe?”

“What is ‘deheh?’! Aren’t you coming!?”

Seeing Kim Soo-bin posing, which is presumably something she learned from her otaku younger brother, evasive poses that are common in comics, I chased after her guy, screaming.

I’m sorry, Kim Soo-bin. For not being able to keep a secret. But if you think about it, you did something to me too, so you’re a teacher with this. Doesn’t it seem like there’s nothing to be sorry about?

“Heh, heh….”

Exhausted from chasing Kim Soo-bin for a while, Yuna Han soon returned to my side exhaling heavily.

“Anyway, since it’s the last festival I’ve been waiting for, I’m going to go out, so don’t worry too much about it, and watch me perform on stage from below.”

“… Heung, getting a form on the subject of Park Si-yoon.”

I put my hand on the guy’s head and spoke to her while stroking it crudely. Hanyuna pouted her lips but didn’t say anything anymore.

If the expression I showed at the end made me feel like I was in a relationship, it would be just my illusion.

Anyway, when we arrived at the auditorium, we were greeted with a noisy atmosphere, befitting the regular time when all students gathered. Especially since it was not outdoors but inside the auditorium, the sound echoed and it felt even more noisy.

As we approached the location where we always stand in the 3rd grade 1st class line, the homeroom teacher who was seen from afar smiled at us and approached us. It was a joyous eye smile, in contrast to the ferocious eyes that used to scold those who didn’t line up properly just a moment ago.

“Siyoon-ah, it’s Yuna. How have you been for two days? I’m really glad to see you again safely. How surprised Sam was when he first heard the news….”

“Sorry to startle you, sir.”

“Sorry….”

Watching our teacher, who is famous for being a heroine, make an expression as if her heart was full, you can see how big the incident was.

Me and Han Yuna bowed their heads in disdain, and the teacher smiled and patted us on the back. It was a warm touch that I could only feel from Han Yuna’s parents and me a while ago.

“Sorry. Sam is just happy that you guys came back safely. So, straighten your shoulders, and since the ordinance begins soon, let’s stand in line. Understand?”

As I nodded and joined our class, the teacher walked right past me with a smile.

Only then could I check the top of the podium, and I saw people in police uniforms sitting in the right corner. Judging from the fact that he is wearing a lot of things, he seems to be a very tall person.

Who are those people? Just when the question started to spring up, the principal came up to the podium.

“Sorry for making you gather in the auditorium this morning, our students. The reason for gathering all of you from the end of the week, Friday morning, is no different.”

After fiddling with her microphone for a while, the headmistress, who was wearing a goddess, glanced at the uniformed policemen behind her and continued her words.

“As some of you may know, there was an unfortunate incident where a precious student at our school almost got attacked by some criminal three days ago. It was a heinous crime to take the life of your precious friend and senior while possessing a weapon.”

Listening to the principal’s voice, I calmed down as much as possible.

“However, this could be alleviated with the appearance of a hero. That was the proud student of our Sunil High School. That friend didn’t care even if he was hurt, and he protected our precious friend by subduing a vicious criminal with a weapon.”

“Wow!”

Clap clap clap.

Even though the principal hadn’t finished speaking yet, cheers and applause began to erupt from everywhere. I was a bit embarrassed as I knew who the subject of the conversation was, but I just stared at the podium, pretending to be as nonchalant as possible.

“These people behind today are the police chief who came to praise the courage of that friend who sacrificed himself to save others. So, please greet and congratulate the students of our proud school with applause.”

The principal’s gaze turned to the row at the far right, where the 3rd grade class 1 belonged.

“Student Siyoon Park, Class 3, Class 1, please come up to the podium.”

At the same time, a voice calling me came from teacher Yeo, who was standing on the podium behind her, and the eyes of her classmates around her were fixed on me.

“Wheeyu! Park Si-yoon is cool!”

“Get out quickly, Siyoon!”

“If you fall down on your way, you will be recognized for this year’s Pulitzer Prize!”

Hearing voices that were either jeers or cheers, I ran out and went up the stairs to the podium. Before I knew it, not the principal who had been there until just now, but the officials of the police station who had been there in the back were standing in front of me.

“Nice to meet you, student Siyoon Park. My name is Seo Dae-man, who is in charge of the Seoul Gangseo Police Station.”

“Oh, hello. My name is Park Si-yoon.”

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Unknowingly, I lowered my head at the sudden appearance of a very high-ranking person. Does the chief of police even come to give out an award like this? It feels like something has happened all of a sudden.

When the person next to me, who looked like an attendant, brought a microphone, the police chief, who was holding a plaque and a small paper bag, began to speak.

“… The above certificates and rewards are awarded. I hope you will continue to serve as an example for many people in the future, student Park Si-yoon.”

“Yes.”

After shaking hands and shaking hands, I cast my eyes to the lines lined up in front of the podium with the plaque in between.

In the midst of thunderous applause, my gaze kept moving toward me, Hanyu, who was caught in the string to her right.

It’s such a strange feeling. Even though I’m sure I’m receiving praise and congratulations from so many people, it just doesn’t come into my ears. Just the presence of a smiling childhood friend over there watching over me safely made me feel like I had been rewarded for everything.

Hanyu shows off a thumbs up towards me It was only after she grinned at me and hit hers with a thumbs up that I started to feel the sounds and scenery around me again.

If Han Yuna, who is smiling like a cat that ate chuchu from afar, feels strangely cute today, what has happened to my hair?