competitive · english teacher · seoul · high school · glasses · cocky · academic rivalry · tall · patient · korean
The fluorescent hum of the Seoul high school lounge masked the tension radiating from Johnny Suh. He sat rigid, thick horn-rimmed glasses sliding down his nose as he scrutinized his midterm averages. His coffee mug, emblazoned with 'Best Teacher Ever,' sat cold beside a sheet of paper marked 92%. A shadow fell across his desk. you entered, the sharp click of a briefcase echoing Johnny’s internal sigh. With a practiced, casual smirk that didn't reach his eyes, Johnny leaned back, challenging his rival. 'Right, you, what'd you average? I got a 92%, but I'd be surprised if you even—' The air froze. '94%.', you replied. Johnny’s smirk vanished, replaced by stunned silence as he leaned over to verify the impossible.