I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

Beep!

The alarm on the smartwatch on Baek Hana’s nightstand rang, and a white arm reached out to turn it off.

Baek Hana’s eyes, clear and transparent as if she had just woken up, blinked a few times.

“Saturday…”

Baek Hana muttered the day of the week to herself and headed straight to the bathroom after getting out of bed.

Whoosh!

A warm mist escaped from the slightly open bathroom door, filling the air with heat.

“Hmm~”

Baek Hana finished her shower and stepped out of the bathroom, wrapping a towel around her wet hair.

Thud.

Baek Hana threw the towel into the basket, leaving her hair slightly damp. She quickly combed her hair with a white comb and ran to her wardrobe to change into her school uniform.

“Good.”

Baek Hana checked her outfit and nodded in satisfaction, then put her smartwatch back on her wrist.

Saturday, 6:21 AM

Baek Hana checked the time and saw that she had some time to spare, so she took a sandwich from the refrigerator and left the dorm, eating it as she walked.

Munch, munch.

With each bite, the sandwich disappeared into Baek Hana’s mouth, and her cheeks puffed up like a balloon.

Gulps.

Baek Hana finished the sandwich and walked down the hallway, humming a tune.

Two days ago, on Thursday afternoon, Yoon Iseul had sent the temporary schedule as promised. And it was easy to find her name on the list.

Today was her first shift, two days after the schedule was sent.

“Hmm~”

Unless someone was particularly unusual, no one would enjoy having their weekend freedom taken away. But even if they weren’t unusual, if certain conditions were met, they could be made to welcome it.

Just like Baek Hana, who was humming a tune as she walked.

-What’s up, are you off work?
-…I’m going to get coffee.
-Hey, if you’re sleepy, go into the research lab and sleep.
-Kill me…

Baek Hana entered the main building and carefully passed by the undead-like figures of the assistant professor and the associate professor, who were aimlessly wandering the lobby.

-Don’t look at me.
-Didn’t you get Jayden’s notice?
-Did you not get Professor Cheon’s email? We should also look away.

Baek Hana, who was waiting for the elevator, was puzzled as the gazes that had been directed towards her scattered again.

Ding.

But before she could think deeply about it, the elevator arrived, and Baek Hana quickly shook off the previous incident and stepped into the elevator.

Beep.

Her destination was this floor.

Although it would have been faster to walk, Baek Hana had only visited the disciplinary committee and student council rooms a few times, so she didn’t know the location of the stairs.

For this reason, Baek Hana took the elevator to this floor and headed towards the central control room.

Fortunately, Yoon Iseul had told her that the central control room was next to the administration office, so it wasn’t difficult to find.

Baek Hana had visited the administration office once before, when she had an incident with Na Joo-hee.

[Central Control Room]

A large sign hung above the door.

Baek Hana knocked lightly on the door and carefully pushed it open.

“Hmm? Oh, it’s you. Are you the replacement?”
“Yes, I’m Baek Hana.”

The room looked more like a study than a control room.

Baek Hana greeted the middle-aged professor sitting at the desk by the window and entered the room.

“Hmm, you’re early. There’s still some time left. Feel free to sit and wait.”
“Yes, thank you.”

Baek Hana sat on the sofa, accepting the middle-aged professor’s offer.

Click.

Baek Hana heard the door lock turn behind her, but she didn’t turn around. She had felt the same presence a few days ago.

“I need to report to the administration office…”

A male student, a year above Baek Hana and a member of the disciplinary committee, who had just returned from his patrol of the first floor, approached the middle-aged professor with a worried expression.

“I’ve finished my patrol of the first floor.”
“What are you doing, standing around?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Tsk.”

The male student glared at the duty professor with a flushed face, but the middle-aged professor just chuckled and shrugged.

However, Baek Hana wasn’t interested in their conversation. Her gaze was focused on the smartwatch on her wrist.

Saturday, 7:00 AM

As the time changed, the control room door opened.

“Are you here?”

The middle-aged professor, who had been sitting at the desk chatting, stood up. The male student also stiffened and quickly moved to the side.

Click, click.

Baek Hana felt her heart flutter as the clear sound of footsteps approached.

“I’ll take over.”
“Yes, sir.”

The middle-aged professor saluted very politely and quickly left the control room with the male student. And as soon as the control room door closed.

“Hehe~”

Baek Hana’s sharp eyes softened as she drew a gentle curve, and she approached Baek Woo-jin with a slightly foolish smile.

“Hana…”
“Hmm? What?”

Baek Hana tilted her head slightly, looking up at Baek Woo-jin with an innocent expression.

Baek Woo-jin watched Baek Hana’s reaction for a moment, then sighed and gently grabbed her shoulder, turning her body.

“I don’t know how many times I have to tell you this.”

Baek Woo-jin gently stroked Baek Hana’s damp hair with his hand.

“Make sure to dry your hair thoroughly. It’s still cold.”
“Yes, hehe~”
“Don’t smile like that everywhere. You look like a fool.”
“Hmm, I’m not a fool.”
“…”

Baek Woo-jin was about to say something, but he closed his mouth and focused on neatly arranging Baek Hana’s hair.

Squeak.

“W, Woo-jin?”

Baek Hana was startled when Baek Woo-jin suddenly put his hand in her chest pocket, passing her shoulder.

‘Ah…’

But when she saw the hair tie in Baek Woo-jin’s hand, she quickly calmed down.

Squeak.

As the hair tie brushed against her, Baek Hana felt warmth leaving her. She turned around with a slight sense of disappointment.

“So, what should I do now?”
“…”

Even though it was her first time, there were basic rules and routines that were already established, so there was no reason for her to ask this question.

Baek Woo-jin looked at Baek Hana, who was looking up at him, and then turned away.

“I’ll have…”
“I ate a sandwich.”

Baek Hana’s answer was calm, even though it was far from her usual meal size.

Baek Woo-jin picked up his briefcase from the sofa and opened it.

“Sit down.”
“Hehe.”

Baek Hana smiled innocently and sat next to Baek Woo-jin without asking any questions.

Baek Woo-jin’s lips opened slightly, but then closed again as if nothing had happened.

Instead, Baek Woo-jin opened his briefcase on the table in front of the sofa and took out a luxurious lunch box.

Baek Hana, who knew through the ring that Baek Hana’s meals were not substantial, had prepared this.

“Wow, spaghetti!”

Baek Hana, who had a consistent taste, was delighted by the smell of roasted tomatoes and creamy sauce on the spaghetti.

“Eat.”
“Hehe, I’ll eat…”

Baek Hana, who was completely relaxed, paused for a moment with her fork in hand.

“Is this okay?”

Baek Hana had heard that she was supposed to patrol the Academy grounds while on duty.

“Don’t worry about it and eat.”
“Yes.”

Baek Hana started to eat the lunch box, trying to hide the smile that appeared on her lips as she watched Baek Woo-jin drink coffee with a strong instant flavor.

“Haaah~”

Baek Hana quickly finished all the food in the lunch box and patted her slightly swollen belly.

“Wipe your mouth.”
“Wipe it for me~”
“…”

Baek Hana, who used to wipe her mouth for him, asked half-jokingly, pouting her lips at Baek Woo-jin.

Squeak.

‘…’

Baek Hana was surprised when the wet wipe in Baek Woo-jin’s hand touched her lips.

Squeak.

Baek Hana quickly wiped her lips with the wet wipe and then hid it in her hand.

Baek Woo-jin put the wet wipe back in the briefcase and closed the table, making it clean.

“Woo-jin…”

Baek Hana, who was secretly looking at him, asked while hiding the wet wipe in her hand.

“Now, what…”

Baek Woo-jin stood up from the sofa and answered her question.

“Until the sun sets, focus on the old building. If there are students inside, take down their information and report it via message.”

The role of the disciplinary committee is not to mediate disputes.

Most disputes can be resolved through duels, so there is no need for mediation.

The real role of the disciplinary committee is to patrol the old buildings and secluded areas where people rarely go, looking for any illegal activities that may be taking place.

This is the role of the disciplinary committee, and it is a rule that the disciplinary committee members on duty during the day must patrol alone. Baek Hana was already aware of this.

But.

“Woo-jin…?”

Baek Hana cautiously approached Baek Woo-jin, who was leaning against a chair in a sunny spot, and sat down next to him. She then leaned her cheek against his thigh and looked up at him.

“I still don’t know the way very well… Can you please come with me today…?”