Bamboo Forest Manager - Chapter 6



6 – 6. Group Project

– Anonymous69: Manager, manager, manager, manager.

Why does it feel so noisy even though I’m clearly reading it in writing? Seo Yerin seemed to have a talent for writing.

Because she was conveying the speaker’s intent so clearly.

– Anonymous69: What are you doing? Did you use the photo I sent last time? Isn’t the actor pretty?

She didn’t want to respond, but since her phone kept receiving unnecessary messages, ignoring them was not a solution.

Just the day before, didn’t they send over 100 inquiries in the early morning because I didn’t reply?

– Anonymous69: No response? If I get banned, I’ll spread rumors on the bulletin board that the manager has a 3cm erection.

– Manager: Where on earth did you learn such vulgar language?

The reply came back instantly, showing how fast the manager was at typing on their phone keyboard.

– Anonymous69: Why do you pretend to be clean? Nowadays, people know at least this much.

– Manager: You’re the only dirty one here.

– Anonymous69: I’m not dirty. I didn’t see Scott’s fluids.

Is this person crazy?

Each text felt dizzying, so she eventually decided to ignore them.

– Manager: I’m going to listen to a lecture. Even if you send an inquiry, I can’t see it.

– Anonymous69: (Photo)

– Anonymous69: Excited during the lecture, the manager is getting excited!

Seo Yerin sent another photo.

This time, it was a picture of her buttocks, with only panties on, showing both sides clearly.

It wasn’t certain, but it seemed that she had taken and sent it herself this time too.

“Ugh, what’s wrong with her that she has so many complaints.”

With her appearance and body, Seo Yerin could easily grab any man passing by and suggest going to a hotel.

Why does she have to hide behind the anonymous mask and express her desperate desires like this?

After that, no separate texts came from Seo Yerin, and I also went out after a simple instant noodle meal because of an afternoon lecture.

It is definitely an advantage to be able to walk to school through the walking path without the need to take the bus.

– Anonymous91: Cartoon Exercise 3 (Photo)

– Anonymous111: Hello fellow students of Gathyeon University! I am the mukbang broadcaster Popo! Please tune in at 9 PM to watch me eat king crab!

↳ Anonymous33: Everything is fine, but please stop stealing items from the convenience store. I have nothing to eat.

↳ Anonymous111 (author): I’m sorry! I will be more careful next time!

↳ Anonymous54: Are you the 22nd year student of the Department of Construction Engineering? I heard you make money by eating meals because the Department of Construction Engineering is sh*tty.

↳ Anonymous111 (author): Well, my grades are f*cking terrible for sure.

↳ Anonymous54: hahahahaha.

– Anonymous67: Recent trends and methods in supporting the acacia tree in LOF.

– Anonymous74: I am a dental hygiene student from the 21st year. Is there anyone who would like to receive free scaling? We need volunteers for an exam.

“Oh, the exercise cartoon is uploaded.”

Of course, looking at the bamboo forest on the way to school is a daily routine. Just as I was enjoying an interesting cartoon post, I arrived at the classroom.

I thought I had timed it perfectly, but I arrived earlier than I expected this time too.

It seemed like I could make my departure from home a bit more tight.

At that moment, a familiar yet annoying female student entered the classroom.

Seo Yerin walked into the classroom.

Surprisingly, we had a few coinciding classes, but I pretended not to notice and kept walking.

Instead of sitting next to me, Seo Yerin talked to her friends who came with her.

Our eyes coincidentally met for a moment, but she only gave me a short smile as a greeting.

“Every time I see her, I feel like I’m a weird person because of this disconnection.”

Anyway, I forced myself to look away to show that I’m not interested. Seo Yerin seemed too busy talking to other people to have time for the community.

A few minutes later.

The professor entered the room and the lecture began.

And…

“This semester, the assignment will be replaced by a group project.”

The professor made a very irritating announcement.

“You are required to shoot a short film in English. The time should be around 20 to 30 minutes. I will explain the detailed evaluation method through the teaching assistant later.”

I thought the professor’s impression was pleasantly happy, but I never expected them to give such a big headache with a smile.

“Although including story and acting might be considered important, they are not crucial for evaluation. English subtitles are mandatory, and it would be great if you pre-make the script and distribute it.”

“Oh, this is insane.”

Not only me, but other students had similar reactions, but surprisingly, some of the freshmen seemed excited.

I wonder if it’s because of that reaction.

“I often assign this project and the students always respond positively. Since it involves making a movie, you can also study while watching movies, which will be very helpful.”

The professor explained confidently in a lively voice.

“Today, we will only have one hour of lecture, and the other hour will be a time for group discussion with your team members separately.”

It’s good that the lecture became shorter.

I only hope that I can be lucky enough to have good team members and that even if I do only my share in the group project, it will be enough.

* * *

I thought we would do some sort of drawing straws, but everyone formed their own groups, and those who couldn’t form a group were told to go find the professor separately.

“Well then, I will submit the names to the professor on behalf of this group.”

A senior who appeared to be a second-year student of English literature began writing down the names of seven people, one by one.

“An Hyun-ho, Han Kang, Seo Ye-rin, and what’s your friend’s name?”

The senior asked, and I politely responded.

“It’s Kim Woo-jin.”

“Alright, Woo-jin. I’m Min Ju-hee. I’m a second-year senior in English literature, so you can call me Senior Ju-hee.”

“Yes, Senior Ju-hee.”

“That’s all seven people. I don’t trust you guys, so I’ll be the leader and create a group chat. If you don’t want to be left out, respond promptly within an hour.”

She’s quite a tough senior.

She seems very reliable.

I’m so grateful to Seo Ye-rin, who called me over and put me in this group.

“Hah.”

Of course, there’s An Hyun-ho, who boldly declared that he will mess with me in the bamboo forest, but it’s not really uncomfortable.

I just need to trust our team leader who wants to drive the bus and stay seated with my hands waving.

Let’s go, noona!

“It’s a relief that there are a lot of people from the English literature department.”

Seo Ye-rin says to me with a bashful smile. Indeed, our group also has many people from the English literature department.

Starting with me, Seo Ye-rin, An Hyun-ho, and Senior Ju-hee.

The remaining three seem to be from another department, but they seemed quite friendly with Senior Ju-hee.

Including Seo Ye-rin, Senior Ju-hee, and the remaining person, it’s three women and four men in our group.

The ratio isn’t bad.

It seems that they have decided to film a movie.

“First, let’s assign the roles. Isn’t Ye-rin perfect for the lead?”

A cheerful and confident young man declares with a bright smile. Unlike Ahn Hyun-ho, who has a slightly rebellious aura, he is a perfect example of a model student.

He had the atmosphere of a man who could appear in a drama.

“She’s definitely the lead.”

His name was Kang Han-gang.

Even though our senior, Han-gang, who is strong and dependable, recommended Seo Ye-rin for the lead, I thought it would be fine for Han-gang to be the lead as well.

Even if we just focus on filming them flirting like in a melodrama, we can receive a good score.

If the visuals are beautiful, it will definitely earn extra points.

“Oh, the lead?”

Seo Ye-rin answered with an ambiguous expression. It was not what she desired, but everyone else wanted her to be the lead.

I felt the same way.

“Yeah, Ye-rin gives off a really innocent vibe, so maybe we can film a youth or romance genre and it will come out quickly?”

Others accepted Han-gang’s words.

“Yeah, it seems like it would work, right? Ye-rin’s mask is really good.”

“We don’t need props like that, and we can just roughly decide on a location, so it won’t take much time or money.”

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“Wow, that’s great, isn’t it?”

Ahn Hyun-ho also clumsily chimed in, and Seo Ye-rin was acting a bit hesitant.

I simply watched the situation, chin resting on my hand.

If Seo Ye-rin becomes the lead, the score will likely be good. But it doesn’t seem like Seo Ye-rin can handle the filming or editing.

“What’s going on? What are you all talking about?”

Senior Ju-hee, who had just submitted the member list, looked at us in a commotion and asked.

Han-gang briefly explained.

“Yeah, no.”

He immediately intervened and rejected it.

“We’re group 3, right? Group 3 is no longer citizens of South Korea. We don’t have democracy.”

Ju-hee, pointing to himself with his thumb, declared boldly.

“I am dictating. I will decide everything. If you want to get good grades, just follow along.”

“Wow.”

I unconsciously let out a sigh, and for a moment, everyone’s attention turned to me, but quickly returned to normal.

Honestly, I almost applauded.

Feeling like a new recruit seeing Jean D’Arc roaming the battlefield with a flag.

Whatever it was, it didn’t matter.

Seeing Senior Min Ju-hee’s confidence, it seemed that the grades for this lecture would be no problem.

“So reliable.”

So happy.

Just thinking about doing my part and taking the leader’s bus, my butt starts to tingle already.

Senior Ju-hee writes something in her notebook and then throws it at us.

“I roughly divided the roles. Write down what you think you can do here, then write down your number. I’ll announce it in the group chat.”

Can I call myself a leader from now on?

I’m falling in love in just a few minutes.

After everyone else has finished writing, I, who started writing the latest, write down filming and editing.

Filming can be done with a phone anyway, and editing is just basic cut-and-paste.

“Oh, you know how to edit?”

Senior Ju-hee, who was looking at us from behind.

“Just simple copy-pasting.”

“That’s enough. We’re not expecting anything amazing from our side anyway. As long as it doesn’t stand out, we’re fine.”

It seems that my position has already been determined.

“In that case, let’s disperse. I’ll send a group chat in a few days. Let’s meet once a week and make progress little by little.”

Hangang senior pouted and complained, saying she wanted to do it all at once, but Senior Ju-hee’s iron rule was truly powerful.

When I pretended to strike her, Hangang senior backed down with her tail between her legs.

Anyway, it seemed that our group project would proceed without any problems. We have Min Ju-hee, who is both a carrier machine and a dictator, on our side.

The lecture is over, and we scatter in different directions.

Despite the persistent gaze of Ahn Hyun-ho, who still seems unsatisfied with me, I ignore him and head to the next lecture room.

Umm.

My phone vibrates.

I checked if Senior Ju-hee had already created a group chat.

– Anonymous69: During the lecture I was attending, someone took off their pants and spanked someone, was that you, administrator?

Seo Ye-rin, who was forced to be an actress, came to relieve some stress.

It’s always crazy to see.

– Administrator: Would you like to receive a permanent ban for s*xual harassment?

– Anonymous69: It was just a joke, administrator. I’m sorry. I love you.

I saw earlier that you also wrote a role that you could do yourself.

– Anonymous69: Ah, I really want to have s*x!

Whatever.

Seoyerin, who vented her thoughts to me on the bulletin board.