I Became the Childhood Friend Who Commits Suicide

Chapter 13

The Disciplinary Committee for Han Si-hyun will convene tomorrow.

The charges are unauthorized use of abilities and assaulting a fellow student.

A disciplinary hearing means this won’t end with just demerit points. Like the member of the disciplinary committee said, expulsion is very much on the table.

The main heroine leaving the academy at the start of the story? If that happens, it’s safe to say the original storyline will be entirely derailed.

How did it come to this? This isn’t the outcome I wanted.

Why did Han Si-hyun suddenly bring up that topic with me?

My head felt dizzy, and my stomach churned. Today, I felt even worse than usual.

I lay on my bed, blankly staring at the ceiling. I wanted to drop everything and just kill myself.

If I actually killed myself, would I awaken…?

A fundamental question nagged at me.

Han Si-hyun said I might be a passive ability user. If not, I wouldn’t have been admitted to the academy.

Let’s recall what I know.

In the story, Yoo Hana becomes increasingly broken down by the challenges at the academy.

In the end, she decides to drop out, and Kim Si woo, her childhood friend, respects her decision.

But days later, Kim Si woo hears the news that Yoo Hana committed suicide. He tries to trace her steps beyond the academy but never finds her body.

Mentally shattered, Kim Si woo is eventually consoled by Han Si-hyun and their other friends, allowing him to recover.

Just when he seems to be moving on, Yoo Hana reappears in front of him—now as a villain allied with the demons.

Of course, most of the story unfolds from the protagonist’s perspective, so not all details about Yoo Hana’s suicide are known.

When she died, how her resurrection happened—these things are unclear. However, a few facts can be inferred from what resurrected Yoo Hana later shares:

First, resurrection occurs three days after death.

Second, the body of the suicide victim must be intact.

Third, the resurrection scene must not be witnessed by anyone.

These are the minimum conditions Yoo Hana described herself. That’s why I planned to kill myself as discreetly as possible.

Dying isn’t the end—no one should be nearby for the three days it takes to resurrect.

Initially, I thought it would be simple to die quietly in the dorm. But after the class president, the science teacher, and Kim Si woo invaded my room unannounced, suicide within the dorm seemed impossible.

So, I planned to wait for the ideal moment, on Wednesday next week.

Right. I just needed to make it through quietly until then.

Afterward, I could die, awaken, and distance myself from the original storyline as much as possible.

If the story diverges, my knowledge of the future becomes useless.

I sighed. Maybe if I really did have an ability, like she said…

Would things be better?

I don’t know.

My phone buzzed for the first time. Only one person would call.

As expected. And of course, with a heart. Yoo Hana, you’re so…

“Hello?”

“What happened!? What’s going on!?”

Judging by the urgency in his voice, it seems word has spread.

After all, the cafe was packed.

Is he worried about Han Si-hyun because she’s the main heroine?

“We had a fight.”

“What did you say to make her threaten you with a sword?”

My head throbbed. I just wanted to rest.

“I brought up her brother.”

“That’s…”

It’s a well-known story. Two genius sisters and a mediocre younger brother.

It’s easy to imagine the tragic ending.

Due to complicated reasons, the brother ultimately took his own life. While many factors contributed, the core reason likely boiled down to his inferiority complex toward his sisters.

The older sister toughened up from the loss, and the younger sister twisted from it. It’s a story with no clear villain.

After a pause, Kim Si woo quietly asked,

“Whose fault was it?”

Without hesitation, I replied.

“It was her fault.”

I understand Han Si-hyun’s intentions.

Maybe she saw her brother in me, and she likely didn’t understand my situation fully, assuming my inferiority was merely due to my lack of abilities.

But none of that excuses her actions.

“What are you going to do?”

I took a moment to respond, but again, I answered with certainty.

“I’ll make sure Si-hyun doesn’t get punished.”

Regardless of fault, this turn of events can’t happen.

If Han Si-hyun leaves, the original story will inevitably fall apart.

Ranked first in the second year, her talents are indispensable to Kim Si woo.

“Alright. I’ll help you.”

“Thank you.”

—

The next day, I headed to the student council office with Kim Si woo. There was only one person who could help us.

I took a deep breath in front of the door. Kim Si woo nodded, signaling me to be brave.

Knock knock.

“Come in.”

We entered the student council office.

Inside, six people were seated around a central table. The person I was looking for was sitting at the head seat, directly facing the entrance—a third-year student.

“A second-year student. What brings you here?”

The student council president, Han Se-hee. First in the third-year rankings and Han Si-hyun’s elder sister.

The student council members’ gazes turned to us. I didn’t like this attention.

Kim Si woo stepped forward first, and I followed.

The president quickly glanced at our name tags, focusing on mine.

“Yoo Hana… What’s your business here?”

In truth, this person could be our greatest ally or our worst enemy.

After all, the reason I fought with Han Si-hyun was that I mentioned her deceased brother. He was also the student council president’s brother.

And now, Han Si-hyun was on the verge of disciplinary action because of me.

I could only rely on a single line briefly mentioned in the original story.

She’s described as fair and principled.

It’ll be okay.

I’m here to ask for leniency for Han Si-hyun, which would be beneficial to her as well.

“I heard you’re indebted to my younger sister. Thanks to you, things have gotten quite complicated.”

…

Her words left me speechless. It made the situation feel even more intimidating.

“Don’t tell me you’re here about Si-hyun?”

“…Y-Yes.”

“Hmm. Go on.”

“Sh-Si-hyun and I just had a disagreement… and I was at fault too… So, could you please forgive her?”

Her eyes widened in surprise, and then she smiled.

“This is amusing. I didn’t expect this kind of request.”

Then, Kim Si woo spoke up to defend her.

“Si-hyun may be a bit unusual, but she’s diligent and exemplary. She’s a pure person who doesn’t know how to fight. This issue arose because they got caught up in their conversation…”

“Could the boyfriend stay quiet?”

“B-Boyfriend…”

After a moment of contemplation, the student council president spoke.

“I understand your stance. However, this isn’t something I can decide on my own.”

Her answer was unexpected. I thought she’d either accept or tell us to leave in anger.

But she maintained her composure.

“No matter how much you defend her, my sister’s actions go beyond a minor mistake.”

…

“Brandishing a sword and threatening a peer with her power—it can be seen as attempted murder in some cases, a serious crime.”

“That’s not what happened!”

“I don’t want to believe it either. I truly don’t.”

The sincerity in her voice was palpable.

It conveyed the love an elder sister has for her younger sibling.

Then she sighed heavily.

“But do others see it the same way? Those who don’t know Si-hyun as well can only judge based on the circumstances. The Disciplinary Committee consists of nine jurors, and I’m just one.”

So, even the student council president has limited power? If Si-hyun gets five votes against her, will she be expelled regardless?

“Is there any way to prevent this?”

“A petition from you, the victim, might influence the outcome. However, even that might not guarantee a favorable result.”

This can’t be.

Not this.

Si-hyun is ranked first in the second year, and she’s the student council president’s sister.

Expelling her like this would mean losing a valuable talent.

“Would more petitions help?”

“Perhaps… While it wouldn’t hurt, the results might be limited unless they come from you.”

“So we should try, right?”

“Yes.”

“Understood. Thank you!”

After bowing, I left the student council office.

Kim Si woo hurriedly caught up with me.

“Do you have a plan?”

“I’ll collect petitions.”

“From whom?”

“Everyone in our class.”

I can’t just sit and do nothing.

I’ll grasp at straws if I have to.

The Disciplinary Committee meeting is at 4 p.m.

I’ll gather everything before then and give it to the student council president.

Since it was break time, everyone was in class.

I opened the back door and paused.

33 students. Not a large number.

The only problem is I’ve never spoken to any of them.

Han Si-hyun’s seat was empty.

She’s currently barred from school, given the possibility she might do something if we were in the same space.

Today’s decision will determine her future.

It’s okay. Stay calm.

It’s not a difficult request, right?

I’m just asking for signatures.

“I’ll help.”

“…Thanks.”

For once, Kim Si woo felt reliable.

He went up to the teacher’s desk and explained the situation to the class.

Everyone had already heard the rumors, so the explanation wasn’t difficult. Kim Si Woo handled all of it.

You’re the best! Yoo Hana has every reason to fall for you!

We went around and collected signatures from each of our classmates, one by one.

Except for one person.

“What’s this about?”

“It’s a petition to prevent Si-hyun from getting disciplined…”

“And why should I be the one to sign it?”

At the back corner by the window, Hong Yeonhwa folded her arms and let out a mocking laugh.

“Isn’t that right, mutt?”

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