Bamboo Forest Manager - Chapter 27



27 – 27. Administrator

“Hey.”

“Yes?”

Seo Yerin, who was watching games on her phone during the lecture, checking various things.

I wondered if she wasn’t listening to the lecture, but the key is to quickly jot down notes on the notebook.

Without even giving me a glance when I called her, she occasionally sticks out her tongue. Isn’t this too childish for an account she started yesterday?

“Did you eat oranges in the morning?”

“Huh? What…?”

Seo Yerin is startled and brings her hand to her nose. Then her face turns bright red and her movements freeze.

“I ate them as a snack on my way here.”

“Well, they say oranges taste better when eaten as a snack.”

“….”

She pouts, as if telling me not to say anything more.

Her appearance is quite cute, and without realizing it, I smile.

Ring!

At that moment, my phone rings.

Naturally, both of our gazes turn towards it.

– Daenamuso Inquiry…

I quickly grab the phone in response to the message appearing on top. Then I immediately look at Seo Yerin, but she just blankly stares at the place where my phone was.

“Did you see it?”

So what if she did?

What if she finds out that I am the administrator of Daenamuso?

“What if she finds out…”

Come to think of it, it wouldn’t be much of a problem even if I am caught. After all, the one I talked to as the administrator was Anonymous69, not Seo Yerin.

If it becomes known that Anonymous69 knows that Seo Yerin is the one she’s talking to, it might be a bit awkward.

But that doesn’t matter as long as I don’t make any mistakes.

“Daenamuso.”

However, without realizing it, I felt a sudden tension in my waist at Seo Yerin’s words. I just thought that it wouldn’t matter even if I was caught, but now that I’m actually in this situation, I feel a bit awkward.

“So, you also use Daenamuso!”

But Seo Yerin’s response was a bit off.

“Huh?”

“I use it often too. There are a lot of interesting things posted there.”

You’re one of the interesting ones too.

It seemed like she thought I had posted something on the jungle and received a reply.

I guess I should consider that lucky.

“Well, yeah. There are a lot of interesting things posted. There are also people who wonder if it’s really someone from the same university.”

“Yeah, yeah. Sometimes you find yourself trying to deduce who might have posted such a thing, like a detective.”

“And sometimes snipe posts are made.”

“Ah…”

Seo Yerin slightly opened her mouth in response to my words and made an expression of surprise.

It was a natural opportunity to casually bring up the bamboo forest, as if I had set it up because of the noraebang snipe incident.

“I set it up to confirm if I was sniped back then, but there were unexpectedly a lot of interesting stories. So I often check it out too.”

“I see. It’s good that bad memories turned out well.”

Seo Yerin smiled and expressed her happiness together.

“Being able to share stories anonymously has a lot of disadvantages, but also advantages.”

As I added that, Seo Yerin nodded in agreement. With conversation topics flowing through the bamboo forest, we started talking without even thinking about taking notes.

“That’s right! It’s like a feeling of being able to say things that I can’t normally say. So I also feel a sense of liberation.”

“But it’s not like you start fights and stuff, right?”

“Anon11?”

“Ah… Someone who starts fights on every post, right?”

“Exactly. People on the forum call them keyboard warriors. I’ve also been cursed at by that person.”

I see.

You and your followers were cursed at this morning too, for being affectionate.

“But it doesn’t really matter if they curse you. It’s like speaking what you want behind a mask and receiving curses behind a mask.”

“Yeah, I didn’t know you were such a fan of the bamboo forest.”

“It’s pretty good. It feels like a masquerade ball among verified people.”

Since only modern-day students can use the bamboo forest, it can be said that they are verified people in a way.

“And there’s also an administrator.”

The suddenness of her entrance was so unexpected that there was no change in expression. Thanks to that, I had no doubt without any change.

“Hmm? Suddenly the administrator?”

“The administrator is competent. They do their work well and are kind to people.”

“Do you know them?”

“No, they’re a stranger. But I’ve had a few conversations with them due to inquiries.”

“I see.”

“Every time, I get the feeling that they’re kind. Even if they tick me off, they’re secretly kind, I guess.”

When talking about the administrator, Seo Yerin’s expression was somewhat melancholic yet had a gentle smile.

Momentarily concerned, I cautiously asked Seo Yerin.

“You don’t have a particular interest in them, do you?”

In response to my question, Seo Yerin smirked.

“Well, maybe? But I’m curious to meet them. You never know. After being alone for 20 years, I might finally have a boyfriend, right?”

“To that extent?”

No, I didn’t have any significant conversations with Seo Yerin. What about her made her like Seo Yerin to that extent?

“Anyway, I don’t need to tell that person about my real self.”

Seo Yerin’s voice whispered softly.

Min Juhee, my senior, poked my side, as if she was confused.

“It’s okay to talk about juniors, but you’re being a bit noisy, aren’t you?”

Unexpectedly, Min Juhee even wore glasses. They really don’t suit her.

“I’m sorry.”

“I’m sorry, senior.”

I quickly apologize and add a word while smiling coolly.

“Our clever Yerin seems to like someone, doesn’t she? It surprised you, didn’t it?”

“Yes?!”

Seo Yerin looked at me in surprise, but I nodded indifferently.

“No, that’s not it.”

It felt so confident yet genuine.

“Really? I must have guessed wrong.”

Min Juhee looked crestfallen and refocused on the lecture, while Seo Yerin looked at her notes with a complex expression.

I was the one who was shocked, contrary to Min Juhee’s words.

So, I was taken aback because I started to doubt whether Seo Yerin actually likes the administrator.

‘I need to be careful.’

I thought that from now on, I should respond to the 1:1 inquiries from Anonymous69 with short and concise answers.

* * *

After the lecture.

The members gathered to make a movie as Min Joohee senior mentioned.

Instead of leaving the classroom, we just sat at the desks and laughed when we saw the seniors at Hangang who were deliberately distancing themselves from us.

Fortunately, Seo Yerin was sitting next to me, so I didn’t feel empty.

“Well, thank you all for making time.”

Min Joohee senior, who took the role of the leader, stood in the center and started the conversation.

“First of all, do any of you have any thoughts about the content of the short film? It seems like melo or horror will require less cost, so I was thinking of going with that. Any complaints?”

Of course, no one had any complaints. Melo was obviously expected, and horror films like B-grade ones require less budget.

Just walking around the school at night is enough to create a horror atmosphere.

“I asked the professor, and I heard that the film will also be evaluated based on the story structure and completion. That’s why I’m announcing today that we’re looking for a screenwriter.”

A screenwriter?

“Come up with a story and send it. The one that gets selected can skip the assignment from that day.”

“Oh?”

Without realizing it, I let out a sigh. It seemed like not only me, but the other members also felt the same.

Can we just pass the annoying assignment by coming up with a story and sending it?

“I will upload about two videos in the group chat. Come up with a story of that scale.”

Coming up with a story also seemed quite enjoyable, and the idea of skipping the assignment sparked my interest too.

“But Woojin can’t. You should edit with me.”

“Ah…”

My shoulders, which were just jumping with excitement, drooped. I felt a sense of regret for no reason.

“Anyone can send a screenplay except for Woojin. Got it?”

“But is that why we gathered?”

One of the Hangang seniors raised their hand and asked as it seemed like the meeting was about to end.

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It was a valid question.

Couldn’t we just announce this in the group chat?

However, Min Joohee senior shook her head.

“That’s just an additional comment. I have something else to say.”

Then, Minjoohee senior aimed the explosive at me and Han River senior, taking turns to blast us.

“You guys fought.”

“Ah, hah. That’s not what it was.”

As Han River senior was embarrassed and smiled, he walked ahead. Minjoohee senior ignored him and looked at me.

I just shrugged my shoulders and didn’t give any other response.

Whatever I said to Han River was the truth, and it was also true that the story escalated and we were ambushed in the pine forest.

“You know we didn’t fight, right? If we did, I wouldn’t say anything. Instead.”

Declared Minjoohee senior, firmly and bluntly.

“Don’t let it affect your assignment. I just don’t like that kid, so I’m dropping the class. I’m not doing the assignment. If you’re going to make such a fuss, just say it now and get it over with.”

Ow.

Suddenly, Minjoohee senior’s old personality emerged. Han River senior seemed to be in a panic, stumbling.

I immediately raised my hand and declared.

“I will do my best to edit it, Captain.”

“Oh, that’s right. It’s a good thing that Ujin is doing it.”

“Ah, no.”

While blushing, I waved my hand, and the Han River senior friends couldn’t help but see the expression on my face as if I had eaten sh*t.

“I don’t even think about it.”

“Yeah, Han River, you’d better not have any ulterior motives or you’ll get in trouble.”

Creak.

Look at that sleek appearance.

Our major is just great.