"Johan": I'm sorry!
Students: Hey! Look over there—he's doomed. He just bumped into the leader of the *Challengers*.
*(Johan looks up and sees the person he bumped into.)*
"Johan" (thinking):
So… he's the leader of the *Challengers*.
He's so muscular… and that look… it's terrifying.
I'm done for.
On my first day, I've already gotten into trouble…
How am I supposed to avoid this?
I apologized… maybe he'll let me go.
"Johan": I'm really sorry… Are you alright?
"Challenger Leader": Hey, it's okay.
"Johan": Let me clean your uniform!
"Challenger Leader": Don't worry, I'll clean it myself. What's your name?
"Johan": It's Johan.
"Challenger Leader": Oh, I'm Tom. It's fine, Johan. Don't worry about it—just go ahead.
"Johan": Okay… thank you. I'll get going.
*(Johan walks away.)*
"Johan" (thinking):
He's not like what people say about him…
Maybe he's actually a good person…
Or maybe he's just pretending in front of others.
I should be more careful… and avoid unnecessary trouble.
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*(Johan enters the classroom.)*
"Shub": Hey! You're late. Where's the lunch?
"Johan": Actually…
*(Johan explains everything that happened in the cafeteria.)*
"Johan": I'm sorry.
"Shub": Oh, that's fine… but I'm starving.
You didn't bring food, and you didn't fulfill the favor I asked.
So… how about this? Since you didn't bring my lunch, I'll give you a little punishment.
"Johan": Huh? Punishment? But why?
"Zeek": Johan, you don't understand. Shub is starving.
Since you didn't bring the lunch, you have to accept the punishment.
"Johan": But—
"Shub": Johan, we're friends.
If a friend makes a mistake, he should accept punishment…
Or do you think we're not friends?
"Johan": …No. We are friends.
So… what do I have to do?
"Shub": It's simple.
Just take two punches as punishment.
"Johan": What…? Two punches?
"Shub": You agreed to the punishment, right?
Or are you backing out?
"Johan": No… I didn't mean that.
Alright… I'll take the two punches.
"Shub": Good. Are you ready?
"Johan": Yeah…
"Shub": Here it comes!
*(Shub throws a punch. Johan collapses to the ground instantly.)*
"Shub": Wow… I didn't even use much strength, and you're already down?
"Zeek": Johan, let me help you up.
"Johan": Thank you, Zeek…
"Zeek": Ready for the second punch?
"Johan": Wait… Shub, can you hit me a little softer?
"Shub": I'm already holding back.
Here comes the second one!
*(The second punch sends Johan flying. Blood starts coming from his nose.)*
"Shub": That's enough.
We're going to the cafeteria now.
Don't take it personally—it's just the punishment you agreed to.
"Johan": …Okay.
*(Shub and Zeek leave. Johan sits alone in the classroom.)*
"Johan" (thinking):
Did I really deserve this…?
Why didn't I refuse…?
Why…?
*(Johan sits silently, his face filled with pain and confusion.)*
-— End of Chapter 5 —-
—To be continued—-