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—-