The teacher introduces a new transfer student to the class as Wooin stared at Jiwoo. Wondering if he is a tracker.
"Hello (*´∇')ﾉ everyone! My names Yeona, I hope we can be friends" she chirped out shyly, giving a cute smile. (❁´◡'❁)
Everyone blushed at her cuteness with the exception of the one and only Wooin, who was still focused on Jiwoo.
The teacher ordered her to go and sit on the second table from the window at the back row. Directly beside Hwa-Young who occupied the table by the window.
She strutted towards her with a little skip in her steps.
She held her hand up, waving and giving her friend a cheerful greeting to which Hwa-Young responded to groggy and tiredly, folding her arms on the table and resting her head on it and falling asleep in a matter of seconds.
The brunette let out a awkward laugh at her sleepy state and sat down as class began.
She really didn't mind Hwa-Young. As she had stayed up till 3 am, explaining to her grandpa how to make a zoom account and how to call.
Yeona hopes she can meet her grandpa one day.
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Hwa-Young yawned, using her hand to cover her mouth as Jiwoo and Yeona discussed their favorite cat breed. As she had predicted the two have become good friends in about 30-41 minutes.
Now while they talk their heads off, she can just be standing in the side with her earphones plugged in.
Not having to speak except for a answering few questions once in a while as she deems it takes too much effort to socialize in real life than in games.
When someone asks her something or when she wants to start a conversation, her head goes blank. As there are no option boxes to choose from in real life. And when she tries, it often times come out as rude, which is inconvenient, considering there is no way you can simply just disappear.
There for situations like these are just the best. No need to talk, just peaceful silence.
She could feel a presence behind them but brushed it off as a mere passerby.
"Hey! Hwa-Young, what's your favorite cat breed? " questioned Jiwoo as Yeona took off one of Hwa-Young's earphones. The snow haired young girl's expression turned grim before she sighed.
𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥.
Taking a moment to think she replied with "Munchkins."
"Munchkins, what are they like and why do you like them? " Jiwoo asked curiously.
"Well, the Munchkin cat or Sausage cat is a relatively new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by genetic mutation. The Munchkin is considered to be the original breed of dwarf cat...... As for why I like them... Well, I find their shortness to be relatable and cute. I find them so deathly cute that I consider it to be sin. " She explained as a light blush dusts over her cheeks from the memories of the many munchkin cat videos she watches. A dreamy look in her eyes.
"I'll look it up later. " Jiwoo mumbled excitedly as Yeona stared at Hwa-Young, a bit bewildered.
"Oh! A cat" Jiwoo and Yeona ran up to a cat sitting on top of the wall as Hwa-Young's phone started going off.
Glancing at the callers ID, she noted it was an unknown number.
Walking a bit further from the two, she picked it up.
"Hello....? "
[Hello, this is Inhyuk Goo from Shinwa speaking. We request you to come to the Shinwa Headquarters immediately. Our Chairwoman wants have a word with you. ]
"Oh.... Ok. I'm coming. " she responded with an amused expression.
And with that the call ended.
Hwa-Young was a bit surprised at how quickly the Shinwa had sensed a new awakener's presence in their area. Organizations tend to be a bit more laid back, this one seems different. But does she really necessarily have to meet with the Chairwoman. Had they discovered her actual identity? But how?
𝘕𝘰, 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺. 𝘐𝘧 𝘐'𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵.
She hurried, remembering how once she had to fight an awakener who thought her being late meant she didn't value or respect his grandfather.
Quickly grabbing on to Yeona's hand, telling her that she urgently needs to go but she wants to drop her off at home first to make sure she is safe.
Hwa-Young considered picking Yeona up and just skip to their apartment using her awakened but the chances of a normal human seeing them in broad daylight are too high.
As they speed walked away Yeona glanced back at Jiwoo, waving him goodbye.
They really shouldn't have left him alone, for they didn't know what was to come.
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Hwa-Young let out a sigh as Inhyuk led her to the Chairwoman's office.
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Taking a seat, Hwa-Young looked up at Jiyoung. Jiyoung is the CEO of Shinwa, even if she is quite young, she is very powerful and has made it in to the top 100.
Inhyuk and a charming lady who goes by the name Aera Lee were standing by Jiyoung's side waiting for any commands.
Jiyoung is quite beautiful and Hwa-Young is glad that she wore a mask, as it kept her little blush hidden.
"So..... What gives me the pleasure...? " Hwa-Young inquired with a raised brow, sitting up straight.
"Hwa-Young Han.... You don't have to pretend to not recognize us anymore. Mr. Seongik has told everything we need to know. " Jiyoung retorted with a straight face.
𝘈𝘸𝘸𝘸.... 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘯. 𝘐 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘐'𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘸 𝘮𝘦.
"Welp I guess the cats out of the bag. " The mass murderer shrugged.
"How many know about this? "
"Just us. We haven't told anyone yet. " Jiyoung responded.
"Any of the staffs? " Hwa-Young questioned.
"No except for Inhyuk and Aera. "
"Good. Now, can you a favor and keep this in between the four of us? " Hwa-Young requested, her heterochomatic eyes staring into Jiyoung's black ones.
"I will but why? " Jiyoung eyed her up and down as she leaned back into her chair.
"Well, awakeners only respect the ones who have higher authority. Only when they interact with someone of a lower position, do their true colors show. I want to see how the organizations in Korea treat new people. I also want to see what my childhood acquaintances have grown up to be like. And from my first impression with Jisuk, it doesn't seem very well. " Hwa-Young explained, relaxing into her chair and massaging her temples as she had gotten a sudden painful headache.
It didn't go unnoticed by her how Jiyoung, Inhyuk and Aera visibly stiffened at her last comment.
𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘳𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨? 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘥? 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥.
Hwa-Young sighed, standing up and giving a shallow bow.
"I shall take my leave. "
Jiyoung nodded in acknowledgement.
"We can give a place to stay at."
"No need, I already have one. "
"Come to Shinwa if you need help with anything."
Hwa-Young only hummed in response before stepping out the door and into the hallway.
"Inhyuk escort her out. Aera assign guards to watch over her. "
"Yes ma'am. "
Inhyuk speed walked out of the office.
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Hwa-Young was walking towards the exit, on her phone calling her grandpa when someone bumped into her.
"Hey! Watch where you're going! You fucker! "
The person who bumped into her, who turned out to be Jisuk, yelled. It seems he doesn't recognize her from last time.
Hwa-Young scowled but the mask kept it hidden.
"You're the one who bumped into me. " Hwa-Young retorted, crossing her arms over her chest.
"You talking back to me?" Jisuk glared, towering over her short and seemingly weak form.
"Isn't that how a conversation works? " Hwa-Young quirked a brow, smirking under her mask. Pissing off Jisuk more in the process.
"That's it. You asked for it. " Jisuk raised his clenched fist to strike her when Inhyuk came running from around the corner.
"Hey! Jisuk, have you seen a girl with white hair, two different colored eyes, wearing a mask and all black clothing anywhere? " Inhyuk asked, frantically looking around.
Jisuk's eyes widened. The description perfectly fitting the dude he was about to punch.
"You mean this fucker right here. " Jisuk turned towards where Hwa-Young had been standing, only to find her missing.
"Where'd that bastard go?? " Jisuk yelled out, glancing left and right. A nerve in his jaw bulging.
"What do you have to with him anyway? And did you just say 'a girl'?" Jisuk turned to Inhyuk after gaining composure, tilting his head.
"Oh... Uh.. . Nothing important. " Inhyuk responded l, smiling suspiciously wide.
"Then why are you smiling like that? You know what? Never mind. I don't even wanna know. " Jisuk huffed before going his mere way.
After Jisuk was out of ear shot, Inhyuk sighed, "Well, I guess she left. " before heading back to the office.
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