Let the record show that I, Kim Min-chul, do not know how to fight. I am but a lowly swimmer boy who wants my boo, Jang Mi-young, to return after I messed up. So, with this in mind...why the hell am I facing 8 delinquents?!?!
And to add to that, why am I facing 8 middle schoolers as a kindergartener? Damn stupid justice brother.
(Few moments earlier)
"...alright then... let me show you something cool"
"What? You really are going to fight middle schoolers? Do you wanna die?!? Stop, just call an adult"
"By the time we find an adult who cares enough, that bullied kid's wallet would have been long gone"
Well, he does give a point. I'm sure most adults won't care enough to follow a little kid to assist in a situation where they can't do anything but tell the bullies off and maybe call the police if it's severe enough.
"..this is stupid. Let's go home or I'm telling mom"
"No! Min-chul! How can you watch someone get abused like that?!? Do you have a heart?"
"I can watch this because it isn't happening to you or anyone I actually care about"
Looking at me with a confused then weirded out face, it's like he's looking at an alien. I don't understand? You are my family and I care, isn't that easy to understand?
"You...what if that was me or someone you cared for, huh? What if that was mom being robbed by thugs?"
"I'd do the sensible thing and the police using an adult's phone or from a shop"
"And when they are too late?"
Thinking about it now, it doesn't really make sense. But all I need to do is distract him for long enough.
"Oy! Who's over there!"
"I am! Stop bullying that kid!"
'Well great. That's all fine and dandy. I guess it's time to use my ultimate power card...'
'Cuteness!!!'
Walking into the alley, I see the 5 boys and 3 girls more clearly and... why is this more cliche? The leader has bleach blond hair, the girl leaning on the wall has bleached hair and one of the girls on the leader's lap has brown hair with too much make-up.
"Ahhhh~ we have two little babies, huh? Why are you here?"
"Because you shouldn't bully people!"
'...this is not good. My body might die of the 2nd hand cringing. And...damn it! My cuteness has temporarily been unsuccessful since the alley is too dark!'
My body physically tenses up from what I heard. Dear God, please help me from this. Have one of the girls take mercy.
"Ahahaha! And what are you gonna do about it, punk?"
"I...I'm gonna beat you up! Graahhhh!!!"
'Huh...seems like somethings are fated to happen'
While watching on the side, I see Jung jump off a wall and kick one of the delinquents in the teeth while dodging another's kick. Using the momentum from the dodge, he runs and...who am I kidding?
He got absolutely obliterated and is now a crying heap of sadness on the floor. Going closer and picking him up, I hear some of the girls talk about taking me home...please no. I am fine with my brother, thank you very much.
Well, at least he doesn't have the giant scar now. Yes, his face is banged up and he probably will get a scar on his cheek but that's too small to even care about.
While I am carrying Jung out of the alleyway, the gang leader nods at me; I guess to show my respect that I didn't try butting in. Nodding back, I see the Kyung-sam kid run right out of there; promptly chased by the bully's lackeys.
'Hmmm...quest'
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Save Jung's face (Completed)┃ Hard ┃
Reward: ₲400 ┃ STR +1 ┃
₲400 has been deposited into your shop account! Enjoy the ₲400, you brave man! Or is it stupid? I'm going with stupid!
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'Heh. Not a bad haul eh? I wonder what I should add this to...maybe strength? Speed seems like the best option for swimming but strength is needed as well'
Making up my mind, I add 3 to speed and 1 to strength so now, my status looks like this:
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Name: Kim Min-chul
Age: 5
Titles: None! Wow! You suck!
HP: 10/10
STR: 19 RES: 14
SPD: 29 STAMI: 18
INT: 31
₲Coins: 0
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After being extremely pleased with the results, I stop by ice cream shop and spend my remaining allowance on some ice cream for Jung. After all, he does deserve some type of reward, no?
"What'cha want?"
"...vanilla"
Getting a vanilla with caramel for me and a vanilla with chocolate sprinkles for Jung, we look at each other and laugh. I mean, it's not everyday that a 3rd grader can fight a middle schoolers and lose so badly their face isn't even a face anymore.
'This brother...I really have a dumb brother, huh? Stupid brother. Always caring about others before even looking after yourself...'
After finishing the ice cream, handing the change to a poor man and throwing away our tissues, we head back home for real now. No fooling around with delinquents or bullies. Back home to mom.
Reaching home in less than 5 minutes, I knock and open the door to smell delicious curry. We are late by 10 minutes but mom usually doesn't mind if we are late by a few minutes.
""We're home~~""
"Welc-...what happened, Jung?!?"
"I-"
"Jung tripped and fell"
Looking at me, my brother knows what's up and I know what's up. Obviously, no matter how annoying of a patriot this guy is, I won't take that away from him. At least he isn't too destructive in his views.
"...you...fell? On another person's fist?"
"No! I fell on the floor!"
'Well, he isn't lying. They did trip him and he did fall...he just didn't say the part about when they punched him so hard he spun 900°. What a rowdy brother I have...'
"Tsk tsk tsk...please be more careful then, Jung!"
"Un!"
After finishing the delicious meal, my mom tucks me into my bed and starts watching over me as I try sleeping. Laughing for a bit, she then asks me if I want beddy byes or better known as bedtime songs.
"Good night mom"
"Ahaha... no need for beddy byes?"
"No no...night night"
"Love you, baby"
As she walks out of the room, I look around and close my eyes, content with today. I prevented that scar from going on my brother's face and making him not find a girlfriend and I even got that Kyung-sam fellow a chance to run away. Albeit, a bit poorer than he came in.
'Ahhh, I really wan-'
"Min-chul? You awake?"
Hearing the familiar voice, I see Jung standing in the doorway looking at me, seeming like he has something to say. Well, I guess today was pretty eventful and I can hear him out despite it being 6:00 p.m already.
"Jung nim? What do you want?"
"...thank you, Min-chul. I'll be smarter next time"
"Heh. Sleep already. I'm tired"
"Yes!"
After he returns sneakily to his room, I close my eyes once more to try and calm myself down...
'Ahhh, I really want to grow up quickly'
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(A.N) yoyoyoyo! What's up, readers!? Another chapter for you and another sweet moment of brotherly love! Yoyoyo! I hope you enjoyed, peace ✌️!