Weak Hero Class 1 and 2

Eunjang High was noisier than usual that morning.

The students chatted amongst themselves while they waited for the professor. Some were in their seats; others stood by the windows.

The living room door opened.

Director: —Good morning. I need a few minutes of your attention.

The conversations subsided. The headmistress entered accompanied by an unknown student.

Several people looked up.

Beom-seok was one of the first to notice her. His expression showed curiosity and a touch of nervousness.

Beom-seok: —Is she... new?

Su-ho lifted his head from his seat and smiled.

Su-ho: —It seems so.

Hyun-tak looked at Su-ho and then at the newcomer.

Hyun-tak: —I've never seen her before.

Park Hu-min continued watching her from his place, interested.

Yeong-bin frowned slightly.

Yeong-bin: —And now what?

Kang Woo-young said nothing. He simply observed.

Baek-jin remained calm, studying the situation from afar.

Si-eun didn't speak either. Her eyes followed the new student's every move.

Then a voice broke the silence.

Seong-je: —What's going on? Are they letting just anyone in now?

The director gave her a serious look.

Director: —Seong-je.

He smiled slightly and remained silent.

Principal: —She's a new student. Starting today, she'll be part of this class. I hope everyone will do their best to help her settle in.

The principal looked at the girl.

Director: —You can introduce yourself.

The room fell completely silent.

Eight pairs of eyes were upon her.

Curiosity, distrust, and interest mingled in their glances.

Si-eun analyzed every detail. Su-ho seemed amused. Beom-seok waited for her to speak. Seong-je maintained that difficult-to-interpret smile. Baek-jin continued observing from the background.

Director: —Go ahead. Everyone is listening.