Bamboo Forest Manager - Chapter 7



7 – 7. Actor’s Physiognomy

The group project, which ranked high in the tier of unpleasant experiences in college life, was surprisingly resolved easily.

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

Just that is a reason to celebrate, and we should express our thanks to Minjuhee, the senior who declared that she will lead us.

– Anonymous69: Ah, I want to devour it.

Usually, group projects involve a lot of confrontation from the beginning when deciding the team leader, as shown in various videos on YouTube.

Luckily, I met a good senior.

If I get good grades in the future, I should treat her to a coffee or something.

– Anonymous69: Ah, I want to swallow it!

– Administrator: Just control yourself a bit.

But why is she behaving like this?

She clearly resolved the group project well, and when I see Minjuhee senior, she seems trustworthy and capable.

There were lectures in the afternoon, but on my way to the next classroom, I ordered coffee at a café on campus, and finally replied to the ignored inquiry from Seoyerin.

– Administrator: Why are you suddenly like this?

Maybe Seoyerin is relieving the stress she has through these actions.

The problem was where exactly she encountered stress today.

– Anonymous69: What I want to do is one of the three human desires.

– Administrator: Why are you telling me this?

Usually, I get a reply within 3 seconds, but now it’s taking longer. I wondered if she went to another lecture.

– Anonymous69: I can’t send this to someone who knows.

The reply came back quickly.

– Administrator: It gives me chills to think that you’re venting desires and doing something like this.

“What’s going on? Was there something stressful?”

While waiting for the coffee, I was trying to deduce my own thoughts, and familiar faces came in.

Jo-won, who ended up filming the movie together.

It was Kang Han-gang and Seo Ye-rin.

“Ye-rin?”

I thought she had just sent me an inquiry, so I wondered why her replies were getting slower.

“Hey Ye-rin, how about going to the Banju Pocha in front of the studio in the evening? The atmosphere there is nice.”

“Ah, I’m not feeling well today, so I’m planning to rest. Please invite me next time.”

After replying like that, she quickly looked at her phone and her lips slightly loosened.

At the same time, a reply came straight to me.

-Anonymous69: I’m not coming to the filming either. Actually, I’ve been doing this outside as well.

“Then who is the person I’m seeing right now?”

Look at how awkwardly she laughs and can’t even separate herself from Han-gang senior.

The two of them naturally walked towards the counter, and they came face to face with me, who was waiting for coffee.

“Uh, well….”

Han-gang senior tried to say something while looking me straight in the eyes, but he faltered.

Passing by the senior who was fumbling while pointing his finger, Seo Ye-rin comes in front of me.

“You came for coffee too?”

“Not here, just on my way to the next lecture.”

“Ah! Right! Woo-jin! Isn’t it Woo-jin? Lee Woo-jin!”

I wondered what she was hesitating about, but she had forgotten my name. It’s possible. I should have had a name that is easy to remember like Han-gang.

Something like Baekdu Mountain.

“I’m Kim Woo-jin, senior.”

Seo Ye-rin corrected it next to me and apologized.

“Oh, sorry. Kim Woo-jin. I definitely remembered it. I won’t make a mistake from now on.”

“I saw you today. You couldn’t forget.”

Just as the coffee arrived, I went to get my coffee right away.

Naturally, Seo Ye-rin and Han-gang senior also went to the order counter, so our paths crossed again.

And Seo Ye-rin, who had kindness ingrained in her, spoke to me again.

“What class are you taking?”

“Beginning Japanese conversation.”

It’s an elective course, but I applied thinking that I should at least understand a little if I go on a trip to Japan later on.

However, an unexpected response came back.

“Oh? I was going to listen to that too.”

“Really?”

“That’s good. I get confused with the lecture hall, so come with me.”

“……”

She glanced at Han River senior discreetly. Although he had a friendly smile, he seemed annoyed by my sudden intrusion.

“Ah, how bothersome.”

I had already been misunderstood by An Hyunho because of Choi Iseo, and now I had to be misunderstood by an unfamiliar senior because of Seo Yerin.

“Okay, I’ll wait outside.”

But there was no need to be concerned. I wasn’t really interested in Seo Yerin.

I stepped outside the café and waited for a while until Seo Yerin came out with a cup of coffee in her hand.

Han River senior didn’t come out separately.

“The senior said he has a meeting in this building. Let’s go together.”

Han River senior seemed to feel burdened, and the atmosphere became lighter.

While walking, she frequently checked her phone…

“Could she be waiting for a reply?”

I remembered that I hadn’t replied separately to Anonymous69, so I wondered if she was waiting for a response. But I couldn’t send it right now.

I was curious about Seo Yerin’s reaction if she found out I was the administrator, but I didn’t have a hobby of intentionally making someone feel embarrassed.

“It’s really a relief that Senior Juhee is the team leader this time, right?”

Good-naturedness is evident even here.

It would have been fine to walk quietly, but Seo Yerin easily brought up a common topic of conversation between us.

“Yes, I was impressed because she is so reliable.”

“Right, you really liked her earlier. I saw you even raised your hand to give her applause.”

“… Did I seem that obvious?”

“It was funny.”

Her giggling and laughing were certainly beautiful. It truly suited the phrase “actress-like appearance.”

“Senior Juhee seems like she’s going to have you edit, right?”

“Well, I just need to cut and paste roughly. You seem like you’re going to act, right?”

When I answered like that, Seo Yerin’s expression darkened slightly. At the same time, her reflexive action of checking her phone was somewhat frustrating.

Of course, her phone showed a black screen with no response.

“Right? I think so.”

A subtle voice tone.

I felt a bit uncomfortable, probably because I recommended an actor.

“Oh, you should be an actor.”

I’m sorry, but I’m not knowledgeable about that.

With that face, with that inner self, what else would you do if not act?

“I think that kind of role suits you well…”

“…like a tragic lover or a conventional female character?”

“Crazy b*tch?”

“What?”

Seoyerin glares at me, standing upright. Thinking I made a mistake, I hastily gesture and explain.

“No, no. Sorry. I misspoke. I mean, like a role with a bit of madness. Like Harley Quinn or Jinx.”

Think about it, isn’t Seoyerin and Anonymous69 practically the same person in method acting?

When I saw her, I thought if she were to take on a role of a crazy woman, she would pull it off perfectly.

“Is that so?”

Seoyerin stares at me dumbfoundedly. However, she didn’t seem to be in a bad mood.

Instead, her lips slightly curl up, giving off a strangely pleased feeling.

“Oh, there’s something about you that suits that kind of character. And you know, crazy female characters need to be somewhat attractive, right? You’re perfect.”

“Ha, is that a compliment?”

“It’s high praise.”

You just need to bring out your true nature without needing to act.

Be grateful to your parents for giving birth to someone like Anonymous69 with that nature and face.

“If you mix in some s*xual innuendos, you might do well.”

It was a side note, but I honestly revealed my true feelings. After being tormented by Anonymous69, I said it a little sarcastically.

“s*xual innuendos?”

Seoyerin answered, laughing brightly as if she found it amusing.

“I don’t know how to do that.”

“Really…”

I almost retorted, wanting to show my true self as the administrator of the bamboo forest. But I clenched my fist holding the coffee and resisted.

I am impressed with myself.

“What?”

I forced a smile and answered Seo Yerin, who was snickering as she repeated my words.

“Shouldn’t you start learning from now? You’ll be good at it. I can see your talent.”

“hehehe, really?”

It seems like her talent has already bloomed a long time ago.

It would surely be an embarrassed smile, but for some reason, it felt like a skilled martial artist hiding his true power and mocking me.

“But don’t try too hard.”

It’s already too much.

“Why bother trying so hard?”

Seo Yerin chuckled and lightly tapped my shoulder. It felt like we had become somewhat closer with this light touch, but honestly, I wondered if it was a good thing to become close.

“Oh well.”

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I unintentionally hit the mark with what I wanted to say, and our relationship seemed to have gotten a little closer.

Naturally, when we arrived at the classroom, we naturally ended up sitting next to each other.

“But you also know Jinx, right? Do you play League of Legends?”

Seo Yerin cautiously asked while chewing on the ice after finishing her coffee. From the way she asked, it seemed like she also played League of Legends.

“This is really unexpected.”

It didn’t seem like she would be someone who plays games.

Well, have I known from her constantly making s*x jokes and reacting within 3 seconds?

Of course, I didn’t know.

Judging someone solely by their appearance is not right.

“Yeah.”

“Really? What rank are you? I’m Bronze 4.”

Ah, I see.

I smiled and replied.

“I actually don’t play.”

Looking at her personality, I thought she might politely suggest playing together, so I firmly answered.

“….”

Thunk!

Seo Yerin struck my shoulder for no reason, her cheeks puffed up.

“Hey, your skill level is Silver!”

“If you’re Bronze 4, your actual skill level must be Iron.”

“Are you serious?!”