EX rank supporting role’s replay in a prestigious school

T/N: "Yong-ban-ho-go" – A figurative word referring to a magnificent mountain that looks like a dragon and a tiger curled up.

Red Lion team building.

Everyone was busy celebrating the birthday of Yeom Junyeol, the pride of the Dragon Clan and the Red Lion.

As a star player, Yeom Junyeol was scheduled to have three birthday parties.

The first one felt more like an official event like a party, held with distant relatives, acquaintances, fans, and business officials.

The second was held with his school friends, seniors, and juniors, and it will be held in a light and bright atmosphere suitable for teenagers.

The third one was a surprise secretly organized by his family.

Even if it was a surprise party, there’s no use secretly preparing for it because Yeom Junyeol knows anyway, but they were serious about it.

“Yeom Bangyeol, that day has come. Did you deliver the invitations well? Was there any problem?”

“I told everyone. Some people almost asked, but I dealt with it before Junyeol could notice.”

Most of the people can be invited to the first party as long as they are willing to celebrate Yeom Junyeol.

However, some people were greedy.

The invitation was targeted at those who didn’t know the topic that Yeom Bangyeol said was for the third party exclusive for family.

Those who were greedy were anxious to get invited.

The Dragon Clan is quite closed up, so there’s no chance to suck up to them except for Yeom Junyeol’s birthday.

Byun Sunhwi, the culprit of the Hwanmong Auction, went missing.

The wanted criminal Choi Pyeondeuk pulled all kinds of connections to get into this third party, but he couldn’t get it.

On the other hand, there was someone who tried to reject the invitation that so many people covet.

“Yong Jegun, have you talked to the Dragon Clan’s benefactor?”

“Yeah, Euishin will attend both the second and third parties.”

“I’m glad I left it to you. If the benefactor is absent from the surprise party, our Junyeol-ie will be disappointed.”

Jo Euishin easily accepted the invitation to the second party which will be attended by many Eungwang High students, but he was reluctant about the third party.

Jo Euishin thought it would be a bit inappropriate for an outsider to attend a family event.

However, the Dragon Clan regards him as Yeom Junyeol’s benefactor and was close and cherished enough to bring him to the team building when he was injured.

There was no choice because Cheongryong and Yong Jegun knew that Jo Euishin was the Red Wall Thief and Yeom Junyeol’s teacher.

Cheongryong succeeded in persuading and inviting Jo Euishin by putting Yong Jegun in charge.

‘I’d better not ask how he persuaded Jo Euishin.’

Yong Jegun was smiling throughout the report, but the corners of his mouth were raised in an offensive way.

For his peace of mind, Cheongryong changed the topic.

“How about Hwangho and Jeokho?”

“That’s settled too. Junyeol will like their gift.”

They eagerly collected gifts that Yeom Junyeol would like, one of which was given by Hwangho and Jeokho.

It was a video clip of Yeom Junyeol and Kim Shinrok.

The video was immediately shown that day, but the part that Yeom Junyeol wanted was edited.

This was because Jeokho, who edited the video, plastered most of it with clips of Nwiho.

‘Our Junyeol-ie wanted to see the scene where he and Jo Euishin summoned dragons. It would’ve been nice to see the two Hongryongs on-screen.’

Although Jo Euishin was actively present that day, he was only shown on video when he blocked Nwiho from Yeom Junyeol.

Cheongryong and Yong Jegun noticed Yeom Junyeol’s disappointment and got the original video from Hwangho and Jeokho.

Hwangho provided it with the condition ‘If the video of Jo Euishin dealing with Hongryong spreads, you will have to pay a corresponding price.’

Perhaps the biased editing of that day was intended to hide Jo Euishin’s identity other than Jeokho boasting about his son.

“The shamans said they wanted to celebrate Junyeol’s birthday. What should we do?”

“The shamans are suffering from an unknown disease. We never know when it will get worse unless we know the cause, even though they’ve recovered. Tell them to do their best until they find out what it’s from.”

The shamans, who were covered in black snowflakes sprinkled by Jo Euishin, were dismissed as having an illness of unknown cause since they failed to properly explain what happened at that time.

It was natural that Yoohwang grieved over the disease and pretended to be bewildered.

“We’d better be careful because we’re going to the Dragon Palace soon. Tell them they can celebrate Junyeol’s birthday next year once they’re recovered.”

Cheongryong said he was willing to let the shamans celebrate next year.

***

A large conference room in the central district of Eungwang High.

A birthday party was held at Eungwang High.

Most of those he interacted with in elementary and middle school also went to Eungwang High.

‘Yeom Junyeol is talented, but it would’ve been difficult to be around him if he wasn’t. He could accidentally shoot out a fire if he was weak.’

Although it was on vacation, many students attended Yeom Junyeol’s birthday party.

In our class, the kids who were class to Yeom Junyeol were invited.

Yeom Junyeol said our whole class could come since we were small, but the others were busy too so we ended up with just three of us going.

Kim Yuri, who belongs to the student association.

Dokgo Miro, a contestant on Playlist.

And Saeum of April, who he discussed that word with in the past.

It’s honestly surprising that Saeum of April came, but I thought it was a relief.

‘It’s good that Saeum gets along well with great seniors like Yeom Junyeol, not just GeumChanWangChan.’

Saeum of April greeted Yeom Junyeol brightly, congratulating him and he seemed close to the conversation.

It’s weird to me that the reason why they became close is that word, but I’m pleased about my playable characters getting along well.

Yeom Junyeol was closest to Kwak Gyungu even in PMH, and it showed today too.

“Kyungu-yah, are you looking for someone?”

“Professor Yong Jegun.”

“He said he’d come to pick me up because he had to talk to my father. Is it urgent? Should I call him?”

“No, I was going to ask him to organize the lights.”

Was Kwak Gyungu trying to use Yong Jegun to arrange the lights?

He uses flight skills so he’d be faster than other students.

Other than Kwak Gyungu and Kim Yuri, almost all the student association members attended.

The third-graders were busy before graduation, but they stopped by.

“Myungsoo can’t come today because he has something to do with the Hydrangea Scent. He got you a present. He says his greetings.”

“It’s okay. Thank you for coming and giving me a gift. I’ll send Myungsoo hyung a message later.”

Do Wonwoo’s face became sharper in the time that I didn’t see him.

After exchanging greetings with Yeom Junyeol, he scanned the entire conference room with his eyes.

Is he looking for someone?

However, he soon lowered his eyes, perhaps not finding who he was looking for.

“I’m going now.”

Yeom Junyeol seemed to hesitate to make Do Wonwoo stay for another moment, but he decided to let the busy and exhausted-looking Do Wonwoo go.

A few minutes after Do Wonwoo left, Yoo Sanghee came.

Considering the time difference, the two wouldn’t have met.

“Sorry, I’m late. Happy birthday, Junyeol-ah.”

“It’s alright. Thank you for coming even though you must be busy, Sanghee noona.”

Yeom Junyeol and Yoo Sanghee talked briefly.

The main topic was how Yoo Sanghee was doing ahead of graduation.

They also talked about senior year.

“I see. The other third graders came too.”

Yoo Sanghee said as she slowly looked around the conference room.

I didn’t know if she was sorry or glad that she didn’t meet her batchmates.

When the party was almost over, a student association member talked to me.

“I heard from Yuri, Euishin-ah.”

It was Ahn Dain.

She seemed to pay attention to Kim Yuri throughout the party, and there must’ve been a reason.

“From old stories to all the things that happened at the youth retreat.”

Kim Yuri must’ve told the secrets of the incident caused by her father, the incarnation of magnolia, the light skill sealing ceremony, and the sea madness at the youth retreat.

Ahn Dain blamed herself for not being helpful when Kim Yuri was struggling.

It wasn’t anyone’s fault because Kim Yuri desperately hid it, and Ahn Dain wouldn’t have asked in consideration of her friend.

However, because the secret was heavy and Kim Yuri had a heart time, Ahn Dain’s heart seemed to be very heavy.

“Thank you for helping Yuri. I’m so glad that you’re the vice president of Yuri’s class.”

It was Kim Yuri who overcame it, and it was Hwang Jiho who directly helped.

Even after saying that, Ahn Dain only smiled lightly and repeatedly said thank you.

“You’re very humble, Euishin-ah. You’re just as my parents said.”

What did the tiger couple say to Ahn Dain?

I didn’t really talk much with them.

As I was in the middle of awkwardness, I heard something falling from behind.

Tok.

Ahn Dain and I turned at the same time and saw Joo Soohyuk.

Joo Soohyuk dropped a small book and scrambled to pick it up.

Moon Saeron was standing behind him, and she was looking at me with her eyes wide open.

Moon Saeron encouraged Joo Soohyuk to approach Ahn Dain, but I think Joo Soohyuk was embarrassed because I was talking with Ahn Dain.

I should hurry and remove myself.

“I’ll be leaving first. I’ve got other plans.”

“Oh, so you’re not going to come home. Sorry, I kept you.”

“…Going home?”

Ah, I think there’s a misunderstanding here.

Joo Soohyuk seemed to be thinking ‘Isn’t Euishin staying in the dorms? Is he home during the vacation? But how does Dain know that?’

When I tried to think of how to deal with the situation…

“There you are.”

Hwang Jiho arrived.

I don’t know if the old man sensed the awkward air.

‘He knows what kind of relationship Joo Soohyuk and Ahn Dain have, right? I hope he’s being tactful.’

I don’t know what Hwang Jiho will do.

For the old man who is the head of the Tiger Clan, Ahn Dain is like a distant nephew or a granddaughter to him.

From that point of view, no matter how perfect the title hero Joo Soohyuk is, would he get protective?

While I was nervous, Hwang Jiho threw a huge bomb.

“Dain-ah, let’s go home together.”

Go home.

Together.

After hearing those words, Joo Soohyuk looked like he’d been thrown into outer space.

His eyes were wide open, but I didn’t know if he could see anything.

Hwang Jiho spoke to a stunned Moon Saeron and me.

“I was going to take care of things quietly, but I’d better let close friends know. Ahn Dain is now part of the Hwangmyeong Group. She is the adopted daughter of my relative and now stays in yours truly’s mansion as a family.”

Can he reveal it like this?

It’s something that Joo Soohyuk, a part of a conglomerate group, and the intelligence source Moon Saeron would find out someday.

The old man kept talking.

“There are complicated circumstances, so I hope it’s not widely known to the outside world. I’m letting you know one thing. Ahn Dain is family close enough to stay in yours truly’s mansion.”

I understand what Hwang Jiho was trying to say.

He intends to increase our allies by slowly revealing it to reliable children.

It’s better than being misrepresented and misunderstood, but is there no better way to convey it?

Hwang Jiho only said what he had to say and prepared to go home with Ahn Dain.

“Come back safely, Jo Euishin. Call me when it’s almost over. Don’t go another way and immediately go home to my mansion.”

He talked nonsense until the end.

Ahn Dain greeted goodbye, but Joo Soohyuk’s response was not good.

There was a long silence after Hwang Jiho and Ahn Dain disappeared.

By the time Joo Soohyuk came to his senses, Moon Saeron broke the silence.

“Are you close family too since you’re staying at the Class Zero crazyhead’s mansion?”

Joo Soohyuk looked distant again after hearing Moon Saeron’s words.

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