Chapter 257
The amount of time that trainees dedicate to training to become idols is enormous.
While others invest time in studying or other areas, trainees have to focus on things like dancing and singing. In order to make it through the needlehole of debut and not fall behind their competitors. Not only in weekly and monthly evaluations but also in daily practice time, there is endless competition.
So naturally, the frequency of going to school decreases, and naturally, they become distant from studying.
Of course, there are idols who are abnormally good at studying.
"A, a test?"
"...... When was the last time you took a test?"
"I can hardly remember what I learned in school."
Fortunately, there were no such balance-breaking characters among the Seleste members.
They were shocked when they saw the word 'note test' as a group.
When Song Hyung-bin, who came up with the model student concept for this self-content, couldn't hide his sincerity, Yoo Min-ha, who was sitting next to him, didn't miss the opportunity.
"Hyungbin, you said you did a lot of pre-study. Then aren't these note tests like gum?"
"T-That's right. That's obvious, but I was just flustered when they suddenly told us we'd have a note test on the first day of the new semester."
"Really? Is that really true?"
"Look, I'll show you! How good I am at studying."
"Oh, confidence!"
When we first had our night time while filming
However, they've gotten used to speaking informally to their older brothers, and today, they lifted the limit as a group and were having fun.
'The youngest one worked hard, in particular.'
I threw out words that fit my character without hesitation.
The more I immerse myself, the more interesting the scenes become for the viewers.
I was a little worried about how Ji Yoon-chul would react to the conversations that had a different atmosphere than usual, but he showed off his excellent acting with even more advanced ad-libs.
Not to be outdone, Yoo Min-ha also diligently played the role of licorice next to Song Hyung-bin.
This time, Manager Hyung, who took on the role of homeroom teacher, banged on the desk and demanded everyone's concentration.
"Since it's a new semester, the principal said he wants to see how hard the students have studied so far. So we're going to have a short test on everything you've learned so far."
"Teacher! But what if I don't remember anything I learned last year?"
"I knew that would happen, so I brought the expected problem book, so review it. The test will be in 20 minutes, so prepare well."
Manager Hyung handed Yoo Min-ha seven copies of the expected problem book and left the classroom.
We groaned as we looked through the 15 problems that were handed out in the expected problem book.
"Wow, this is real. There are real math problems."
"Hey, Hyungbin, how do you solve this?"
"Pythagoras... the root formula....."
"It's been a really long time since I've seen this."
Looking at the math words and symbols that frequently appeared in middle school and high school, the members collectively shook their heads.
The expected workbook kindly explained the problems, the solution process, and even the answers, so all you had to do was memorize them, but they were starting to get sick of studying.
Chae Eun-gyu, who was flipping through the workbook, sighed loudly again.
"Wow, the production team must be crazy. There's even non-literature in the back."
"No, non-literature?"
"This is a complete mock test."
"Oh, Hyung-bin! Here comes the English grammar you mentioned earlier!"
The problems that suited Song Hyung-bin, who had been memorizing English grammar while thinking about the concept, came out.
However, unfortunately, the concept was just a concept.
Song Hyung-bin, who was reading the problems quickly, made a face.
"T-this isn't a to-infinitive? What kind of grammar is this?"
"Heh, you didn't even know this when you studied so much in advance?"
I intentionally made a mischievous expression and snapped my fingers.
"You don't even know the difference between simple present and simple past, so what on earth did you study?"
"Hey, you came from a foreign country. So it's only natural that you're better at English than me!"
"Then what if I get more Korean questions right than you on this short test?"
"Isn't that just memorization?"
"If your goal is to get into the top 10 in the school, you should be better at memorization than me."
"Ah, I'm starting to feel competitive. Okay, call!"
I suddenly lit up the fire of competition even on the short test.
Song Hyung-bin focused for 15 minutes without saying a word to show off his performance befitting the model student character he created.
I leisurely turned the pages and even whistled.
And the members who were watching the fire across the river started to make bets with excited expressions.
"Who do you think will win? I'm on Karis 10,000 won."
"I'm on Karis 10,000 won."
"Hey, but Hyung-bin works so hard, how could he lose? I'll bet on Hyung-bin."
Kang Si-yoon said he would bet 10,000 won on Song Hyung-bin, then approached him, rubbed his shoulder, and smiled.
"You get it, Hyung-bin? You have to do well? Our store funds are on the line? Okay?"
"I get it, I get it! I have to focus, so go away!"
"Look, guys. Hyung-bin is working so hard!"
Perhaps it was thanks to Kang Si-yoon's hard work promoting that Heo Yoo-bin also boldly bet 20,000 won on Song Hyung-bin.
"Wow, Yoo-bin has a strong heart!"
"It's the heart of a beast. At this level."
"Hey, Yubin, if you go the other way, you'll be in big trouble. Is it okay?"
"Life is a one-shot deal!"
Where on earth did you learn such dangerous words?
No, more than that.
Aren't you guys taking the test? Why on earth are you not studying and just betting?
The agreed 20 minutes passed, and Manager Hyung reappeared.
"Okay, okay! That's it! Put all your workbooks in your desk! If you get caught cheating, you'll get a zero, so know that! I'm going to hand out the test papers, so just put your pencil case on your desk."
Song Hyungbin, who was sitting in front of me, adjusted his glasses and took a deep breath.
Then he turned his head back and taunted me.
"This time, I'm definitely going to win."
"You're confident. Go ahead and try it."
"Hey, you! Stop chitchatting!"
We turned the test papers over one by one in the order we sat.
Then, with a slight sense of tension, we grabbed our pens and solved the problems while recalling old memories.
The note test time flew by like that, and the long-awaited grading time arrived.
"Okay, I'll call out the answers starting from number 1, so don't miss them and grade them well. Did you all swap your test papers with the person sitting next to you? If you get caught grading yours, you'll be in big trouble."
"Yes~!"
"4 for number 1, 5 for number 2, 2 for number 3...."
I received Chae Eun-gyu's test paper.
As Manager Hyung revealed the answers, the red rain poured down on Chae Eun-gyu's test paper, making my heart ache a little.
"Yo-You don't have to write that hard, do you?"
"Oh, sorry. I'll make it smaller so you can't see it."
"No, there was no need........"
I guess Chae Eun-gyu saw my fancy hand movements and crossed out lines.
The final results came out.
I wrote 5/15 on the front of Chae Eun-gyu's test paper and gave it back to him.
On the other hand, I got 11/15 on my test paper.
"Hmm, I guess I didn't have enough time to memorize all the math. Oh, that's an easy result."
"Hey, what if I say that to someone who got five questions right? You show off, and I give you a penalty point."
"I'm competing with Hyung-bin, so I can't help but feel regretful."
The rest of the members were already gathered around Song Hyung-bin's seat like clouds.
In particular, Kang Si-yoon and Heo Yu-bin, who had bet on him, looked at his test paper with earnest eyes.
"Hyung-bin got 10 right! Wow, awesome."
"He really memorized hard! If it's like this, we might have a chance of winning."
"Oh, sorry. Karis got 11."
"What, what did you say?"
Their brief festive mood was quickly ended by Chae Eun-gyu.
Song Hyung-bin was startled and ran to my desk to check my exam paper.
He saw the number 11/15 written on the front and fell to the floor in a dazed state.
"How can he win again..."
"It's too bad. I unintentionally reorganized the rankings for model students. My goal is not to lose in any field."
I patted Song Hyung-bin on the shoulder and laughed heartily.
"I'm so good, you don't have to be so sad. Now, you know who's next, right?"
When I pointed my index finger at Ji Yoon-chul, he stared at me with an indifferent expression.
"I'll show you exactly who's the strongest here. Are you ready?"
"....."
Ji Yoon-chul kept looking at me and then said one word in a pitiful tone.
"Middle school syndrome."
"What, what!"
I was taken aback and couldn't help but freeze slightly.
Meanwhile, Manager Hyung banged on the desk and told us to collect all the test papers.
Then he started writing everyone's scores on the board and stuffing them.
「Kang Si-yoon - 4 points
Song Hyung-bin - 10 points
Yoo Min-ha - 3 points
Ji Yoon-chul - 5 points
Chae Eun-gyu - 5 points
Karis - 11 points
Heo Yu-bin - 4」
"I gave you 20 minutes, but this is all you could get?"
"I didn't memorize it well because I was betting on who would win between Karis and Hyung-bin!"
"Oh my, you say that so proudly?"
"Hehe!"
After announcing the results of the note test that I won, Manager Hyung announced the next schedule.
"You all must have worked hard taking the test and talking to each other, so you should fill your stomachs. It's almost lunch time, so eat well."
"Wow, it's already lunch time when we only had 1st period?"
"Why wasn't there a place like this when I was in school?"
"I want to go to this school for the rest of my life!"
The lunch time that all the students were looking forward to was coming soon.
The members were already shaking their butts at the thought of eating delicious food.
About a minute later, the bell for lunch was heard.
"Hey, get out, get out!"
"Run!"
"Hey, the chair! Why are you kicking the chair and making a fuss!"
As if we were real high school students, everyone jumped out of their seats and started running.
I also ran in a panic because I thought I shouldn't fall behind.
So we ran towards the cafeteria, carrying out the motif of this self content, which is to return to childhood with our whole bodies.
Just like back then, when we would finish our meals as quickly as possible since they were served on a first-come, first-served basis and spend the rest of our time playing ball or sleeping.
Of course, there were only seven of us at school, but we ran all the way to the end to get there one step ahead of each other.
As a result, Heo Yu-bin, who was better than before but still had the lowest stamina among the members, came in an overwhelming last place.
"Haah, haah! Everyone is going too far! How can you just ignore me like this-"
"You should take care of your own body."
"This is really spicy."
I was really curious about what today's lunch menu would be, but a delicious oily scent wafted from the entrance of the cafeteria.
It was a huge pork cutlet.
"Wow, do they even give juice this big these days?"
"What was it like back then, hyung?"
"They gave you the smallest size, like a piXnic."
"Here's another generation gap......."
Chae Eun-gyu was surprised by the considerably luxurious quality of the lunch. And Kang Si-yoon teased his eldest brother without missing a chance.
I looked at the members enjoying lunch in a friendly atmosphere.
I suddenly felt grateful.
In the past, I didn't even have time to eat with such a happy smile.
It was like that because of my trainee life, and even when I came home, there was no one to laugh with and eat with me.
But now, it was a completely different story.
"Oh! Where did my sausage go!"
"....."
"....."
"Hey, what you two ate can be seen from your facial expressions. Ha, I really can't do this."
"Ahh! Sorry, I was wrong! Donkatsu, no! My donkatsu!"
Kang Si-yoon, who was caught stealing Song Hyung-bin's sausage, swung his arm to protect his own donkatsu.
But unfortunately, the donkatsu was torn to pieces right before his eyes.
Song Hyung-bin mercilessly devoured Kang Si-yoon's donkatsu.
"You deserve it."
"...I can't be the only one who gets treated like this."
"Hey! Hey! Why are you stealing my stuff again! Hey!"
Looking at Kang Si-yoon trying to snatch Heo Yu-bin's pork cutlet, I couldn't help but laugh.
Of course, there is this crazy side to it.
Really, I think it's fortunate that everyone is here.
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