Chapter 6: Becoming the Older Brother of a Top Star

The ability to see auras and the ability to absorb and use them.

I have no idea why I have these superpowers.

I don't know if Jung Yun-sung originally had these abilities, or if they are a side effect of my regression.

Regardless,

‘As long as they’re useful, that’s all that matters.’

I decided not to overthink it.

And since I don’t know when these abilities might disappear, it would be best to use them as much as possible while I can.

It started during class.

‘Hmm. The next subject is math, so...’

Who was the friend whose aura spread the most during math class?

After a quick scan, I got up from my seat.

A female student was diligently studying by herself even during break time.

I approached her and spoke gently.

“Hey, Ji-yeon.”

“Huh? Oh, Yun-sung. Why?”

“No, it’s not that. I just have something I want to ask you.”

“Huh? What is it?”

I squatted in front of Ji-yeon and opened the math book.

“You seem to be the best at math. Could you help me with a problem I don’t understand? Is that okay?”

“Sure.”

“Wow, thanks. Could you explain this problem to me? The calculation here is really confusing.”

“Really? It’s not that difficult. The best way to do it is...”

Ji-yeon was enthusiastically explaining the calculation to me while writing in her notebook.

I quietly observed her.

The aura is great, but there’s one big drawback.

It requires physical contact with the other person.

“Ah, I see.”

I pretended to understand and lightly brushed against Ji-yeon’s arm.

Then,

“!?”

Ji-yeon was startled and pulled her body back.

“Sorry, did I scare you?”

“No, I’m sorry. I got scared.”

Just a light touch, and she was that surprised.

Well, when I was in school, girls would jump in surprise and even cry if they just brushed shoulders with me.

It seemed like those traumas were resurfacing.

“Sorry, I’ll be more careful.”

“No, I’m just too nervous.”

“Huh? What’s there to be nervous about?”

“Well, when you look at me so directly, I get... nervous...”

Was I being too obvious?

She seems like a shy person, so I need to be careful.

“Got it.”

The good thing is that a bit of Ji-yeon’s aura transferred to me.

Because of that,

Suddenly, I understood all the mathematical terms Ji-yeon was using, and I felt like I could solve the problems I didn’t know.

“So, we need to substitute this here, right?”

“Oh! Yes, you catch on quickly, Yun-sung?”

“Well, it’s because I have a good teacher.”

I picked up the math book and stood up.

This isn’t enough.

“Can you help me again next time?”

“Sure. Just let me know. I’ll help you.”

“Thanks, Ji-yeon.”

Then I extended my hand to her.

“Huh?”

“It’s just a handshake to say thanks. If you don’t like it, I can...”

“No, no! I like it!”

Ji-yeon grabbed my hand and shook it up and down.

Then, the red aura from her arm transferred to me.

For some reason, the aura seemed to surge when we shook hands. Was it just my imagination?

‘This is Ji-yeon’s aura.’

I felt confident that I could solve any math problem now.

Ding dong!

The class bell rang, and the teacher soon entered.

The male teacher, who always seemed to have a lot of complaints, scolded the students who were still talking.

“Didn’t you hear the bell? Shut up and open your books.”

Every time I see him, he has the same face.

A look of boredom.

A look of not wanting to teach.

Tap tap tap!

“Anyone want to come up and solve this problem? No? I’ll just pick someone.”

And especially,

“Hey, you there. Jung Yun-sung. Come up and solve it.”

That guy always picks on me.

“You can’t solve it again, can you?”

I was prepared for this, Mr. Teacher.

I stood in front of the board and confidently picked up the chalk.

* * *

Teacher Go Hak-ju walked towards the classroom with his usual lazy steps.

Sigh. When is the weekend coming?

Even though there’s nothing to do on the weekend, just not being in this school is satisfying.

“Ah, my fate.”

He opened the classroom door and entered.

“Let’s start the class. Open your books.”

He began the class with a weak voice.

But the class wasn’t entirely boring.

There was a way to find some fun.

It was,

“Hey, you there. Jung Yun-sung. Come up and solve it.”

Picking a student from each class to torment with a problem.

The most handsome and popular student in the class.

A student who is so much more popular than he was in his own school days.

A student who naturally provokes jealousy.

A student who just looking at makes him annoyed.

Among them, the best was Jung Yun-sung.

Good-looking, from a wealthy family, and popular with girls.

There were rumors that the boys were bullying him, but that seemed to have changed recently.

For some reason, Teacher Go Hak-ju felt a deep resentment when he saw such a student.

“You can’t solve it again, can you?”

There’s no way this kid can solve this problem with his brain.

He said it was an easy problem, but it’s not easy at all.

It’s a difficult math problem.

When this kid stands in front of the board, looking lost and not knowing what to do, it gives him an inexplicable thrill.

Usually, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes, but today he planned to make it 30 minutes.

Maybe he should call him to the office after class and completely break his spirit?

He was having this enjoyable thought when,

“I’ve solved it.”

“...What?”

“I’m going back to my seat.”

But this arrogant kid solved the problem in that short time and returned to his seat.

Is this kid crazy?

Is he trying to rebel?

He must have scribbled something and returned to his seat...

“Huh?”

Teacher Go Hak-ju looked back and forth between the problem and the answer on the board.

The answer was correct.

What? This kid solved it?

How?

‘Did he cheat?’

Someone must have helped him while he was distracted.

There’s no way this kid could solve it with his thick head.

‘Is this kid now resorting to cheating?’

He was a despicable kid.

Daring to cheat and make him look bad?

Tap tap tap!

Let’s see how he solves this one.

A much harder problem than the last one.

“Hey, who told you to go back? Come up and solve it again.”

“Again, me?”

“Yes, come up quickly.”

“You’re really fixated on me, teacher.”

“What?”

“Oh, no. I’ll solve it.”

“This kid...”

Forget it.

What’s the point of arguing here?

If he can’t solve it, he’ll get a good scolding.

And this time, he won’t be able to cheat.

I’ll keep a close eye on him...

Tap tap tap!

“...?”

“I’ve solved it. Is this the correct answer?”

Teacher Go Hak-ju blinked at the answer on the board.

He was watching closely to catch any cheating, but the kid solved the problem so quickly.

As if it was nothing.

He solved it so easily that there was nothing to say.

“Can I go back to my seat?”

“...”

“I’m going back.”

“Wait a moment.”

Go Hak-ju grabbed Jung Yun-sung, who was boldly trying to return to his seat.

“How did you solve this?”

“Huh?”

“You couldn’t solve an easy problem before, so how do you know high school math?”

“Are you saying that you’re making me solve problems that are not part of the current curriculum on purpose?”

“What?”

“You just said, ‘How did you solve high school math?’ Are you trying to scold me on purpose?”

“...”

He was speechless.

This wasn’t the scene he wanted.

“I just studied hard because you kept scolding me. Naturally, I learned what they teach in high school.”

Did he really make that much progress in such a short time?

Is that even possible?

“Anyway, can I really go back to my seat?”

“Y-Yes, go back.”

He had no choice but to let him go.

The solution on the board was perfect, and the answer was correct.

Moreover, the kid solved the problem without any hesitation.

‘Is this kid a genius?’

Maybe he woke up a sleeping monster.

* * *

Ah, it’s intense.

The feeling of being stabbed by knives and spears from all sides.

It’s a bit overwhelming, but not entirely unpleasant.

“Hm~ Hm~”

Jung Yun-sung and I were on the subway, each wearing one earphone and listening to music. Jung Yun-sung was humming along to the rhythm, and all eyes were on us.

At first, the envious and jealous looks from the men were a bit overwhelming, but now I just let it go.

Humans are indeed adaptable.

“Brother, isn’t this song good?”

“Yeah, it’s good.”

“I really like this group’s songs.”

Today, I learned about Jung Yun-sung’s music taste.

She particularly likes JJ Group’s songs.

JJ is a legendary sibling group that has produced many hit songs.

I also listen to their songs a lot.

“Hmm, did I miss anything? I think I got all of Dad’s clothes...”

We were heading to the company run by her father.

I had heard from the manager that Jung Yun-sung’s father runs an entertainment agency.

Before the accident, he ran the agency, but after the accident, it was taken over by other relatives.

‘The important thing is the accident.’

I know when the tragic accident happened and when Jung Yun-sung’s life changed.

“Ah! We’re here. Let’s go, brother.”

“Huh? We still have one more stop.”

“Huh? Oh, really? I must have misread the station.”

I clicked my tongue and shook my head.

Over the past few days, I’ve learned how clumsy Jung Yun-sung is.

That’s why I’m worried and can’t let her go anywhere alone.

“Here we are.”

“Okay!”

Jung Yun-sung naturally linked her arm with mine.

I felt my body stiffen for a moment but tried to walk naturally.

I still haven’t adapted to such sudden physical contact.

“What’s going on? You used to try to punch me when I linked arms with you.”

“If I lose you here, it’ll be a problem. You can’t even find your way home properly.”

“Hey, that’s not true!”

“Oh~ Then come back home by yourself later.”

“Ugh.”

We walked out of the subway and onto the crowded street.

Finally, we arrived at JY Entertainment.

JY Entertainment.

My old workplace and the place where I first met Jung Yun-sung.

Fate or coincidence, the CEO of this company is now my father.

Chapter 7