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The official draw for the evaluation match and betting odds were just released.
-1R
Kim Dae-sik (2.70) vs (1.52) Mason Panning
-2R
Kang Tae-hoon (1.66) vs (2.20) Lloyd Hintz
-3R
Shin Yoon-seong (7.50) vs (1.10) d*ck Kreider Jr.
Info: If you combine all three matches into one patriotic bet, it’s worth a stunning 33 times your money.
└Anonymous6423: Info: Conversely, if you do a treacherous bet, you can still get 3.6 times.
└Anonymous9156: Treacherous bet is sweet! Haha
└Anonymous1057: 3.6 times? Should be worth a shot, right?
└Anonymous5601: National traitor…
└Anonymous7824: National traitor f*g…
└Anonymous1057: Let’s be real, if we’re betting, everyone would bet on the American side. Hahaha
└Anonymous4690: True laugh, being the one doing the betting makes you the traitor. It’s a common fact among all homeland dwellers. Haha
└Anonymous1818: Wait, who the hell is Kim Dae-sik? No one knows this guy.
└Anonymous0162: Seriously suspicious. Some unknown guy suddenly gets 2.7 odds? That’s absurd.
└Anonymous7454: So what odds would be appropriate?
└Anonymous0162: If he’s an unknown guy, he should at least get 9 times.
└Anonymous0162: Anyway, don’t bet on Kim Dae-sik’s match. It’s just an easy way for the arena owner to take your money.
└Anonymous8068: Kang Tae-hoon is getting the proper odds?
└Anonymous4378: Probably because he has a reputation.
└Anonymous5179: I’m going to bet against Kang Tae-hoon. All my money goes to Lloyd Hintz, let’s go!
└Anonymous6336: Of the 3 matches, this one is likely the best for a contrarian bet. Frankly, Shin Yoon-seong is not going to get those odds.
“….”
After the busy lunch hour, finally came the break time. Choi Soo-eun was resting inside the kitchen truck and checking her smartphone.
The school community board is heating up with anticipation for the upcoming international evaluation match. There are various posts ranging from match prediction analyses to estimates on player conditions.
I guess it’s inevitable when it’s a competition involving money.
└Anonymous7500: Is anyone betting on Shin Yoon-seong?
└Anonymous5280: Who the heck would be so stupid?
└Anonymous0617: But wouldn’t 7.5 times be worth a shot?
└Anonymous3932: Would you bet on East Timor in a France vs East Timor soccer game?
└Anonymous6747: d*mn, how did Shin Yoon-seong end up as East Timor? Still, he’s from our school tho. Hahaha
└Anonymous9955: 0617<< This guy subtly pushing us towards Shin Yoon-seong. Clearly a scheme to lower the odds. No way I'm betting on that loser, let's go!
“Who called him a loser!”
Bang─!
Choi Soo-eun accidentally kicked a kitchen utensil out of frustration. The nearby junior got startled and jumped.
“Se, Senior! What's the matter all of a sudden?”
“Sorry... I tripped accidentally…”
She unintentionally lost her temper. Choi Soo-eun calmed herself down and looked back at her phone.
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Real-time purchasing rate status of the 2nd round match: Shin Yoon-seong vs d*ck Kreider Jr. Hahaha
d*ck Kreider Jr. (1.10)
Purchase rate: 100%
Shin Yoon-seong (7.50)
Purchase rate: 0%
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└Anonymous9038: Interest rate banking is sweet! Haha
└Anonymous1746: Shin Yoon-seong at 0% Hahaha
└Anonymous6264: The ball is round, I’m going full bet on Shin Yoon-seong
└Anonymous0133: Sure, can you even post a bet certification picture? No change in the purchase rate yet, right? Hahaha
└Anonymous5201: Isn’t it insane that no one is betting on Shin Yoon-seong? This is kind of a miracle itself, right?
└Anonymous3248: When it’s my own money on the line, why would I throw it away? It’s better to go for the sure win even if it’s low odds. Agreed.
└Anonymous1035: Yeah, if you bet 100,000 won, you can get free lunch. Why not take it? Freebie game laugh
└Anonymous7589: How can East Timor beat France, laugh
“….”
Everyone showed a bitterly cold reaction towards Shin Yoon-seong.
Well, it’s expected.
“But this is going too far…”
Even though it’s true that Shin Yoon-seong is at a power disadvantage, who knows until both parties face each other directly.
However, the current atmosphere makes it seem like Shin Yoon-seong has already lost. No one expects him to make any surprising changes.
The purchase rate confirms that.
“….”
Not only the purchase rate, but also the lack of any words of encouragement is notable.
At the very least, isn’t it possible for him to receive some support from fellow schoolmates, telling him to cheer up?
Just imagining Shin Yoon-seong walking into the arena alone, without anyone’s support, already makes my chest ache.
I don’t like this.
“How should we handle this?”
Choi Soo-eun called over the resting junior. Then she showed her phone screen, displaying the odds of this evaluation match.
The junior’s eyes widened upon seeing it.
“Wait, does the senior also gamble?”
“I’m just trying it for the first time.”
Even if the entire world ignores you.
Even if everyone turns their backs on you.
At least…
It’s fine for me to be on your side?
*
My preparations for the international evaluation match are going well according to plan.
I managed to convince Kang Tae-hoon, who was difficult to handle, and Kim Han-bit (Rashid) has also officially registered as a participant.
This way, my ultimate goal – the quest to sell 1000 student ID cards – should be smoothly cleared.
“Hey, he’s here.”
In the middle of warming up in the indoor training center, Yoo Ji-woo looked toward the entrance and said.
Kang Tae-hoon had arrived.
“You were so grumpy yesterday, but you’re finally here.”
“Shut up and take this.”
Kang Tae-hoon handed over a bag. A fragrant scent of oil and sweet sugar wafted from inside.
“What’s this?”
“What do you think? You made such a fuss yesterday. I got you bread and coffee.”
“Oh.”
Yesterday, I casually mentioned that I wanted him to buy ‘Full Moon Bread’ and ‘Let’sbee’. Kang Tae-hoon’s punctuality in keeping promises is truly impressive.
Actually, this guy might be quite kind-hearted.
“What? A snack? Great, I was just getting hungry.”
When Yoo Ji-woo caught the smell of the bread, he approached like a ghost following a scent. Following him were Rashid and Kim Han-bit.
“Heyyyyyy!”
The moment Yoo Ji-woo opened the bag, he screamed with surprise rather than fear.
“This isn’t convenience store bread! It’s branded bread! From ‘Tous Les Jours’!”
“Huh?”
Hearing it was ‘Tous Les Jours’ bread, everyone crowded around to look into the bag. Sure enough, it was real ‘Tous Les Jours’ bread.
“Plus, the coffee is Starbucks! This is insane! No wonder the rich are different!”
Not just Yoo Ji-woo, everyone gathered here stared at the bread with sparkling eyes, like primitives seeing fire for the first time.
Kang Tae-hoon tilted his head, unable to comprehend their savage excitement.
“Have you guys never seen bread before? Why are you making such a fuss over just a piece of bread? You’re not even beggars.”
“It’s not just bread, it’s Tous Les Jours bread! This kind of thing isn’t something I can easily afford to buy with my money. Bread prices are expensive, right?”
“Ah.”
Yoo Ji-woo’s comment was supported by Rashid.
“Wow! There’s a sausage bread here! Can I eat this? Can I?”
Yoo Ji-woo, who usually lacks vitality, was brimming with spirit in front of the sausage bread.
“Haha, there’s plenty of cheese on top. It must be delicious.”
Snap–
Just as saliva was dripping while tearing open the bread packaging,
Thud.
Due to a slippery hand, sausage bread was dropped to the ground, right in front of Yoo Ji-woo.
“…”
Yoo Ji-woo looked at the sausage bread with mud on it, unable to speak. All he could do was stare blankly at the dead bread.
But don’t worry. The golden time hasn’t ended yet.
Witnessing this, I started counting.
“Five.”
“…”
“Four.”
“…”
“Three.”
“…”
“Two.”
“…”
“One.”
“…”
Before the count ended, Yoo Ji-woo quickly bent down and picked up the sausage bread from the ground.
It was still safe as it was grabbed within five seconds.
“Hey you b*stard!”
However, Kang Tae-hoon wasn’t about to let this pass quietly. He shouted loudly enough to resonate throughout the training center.
“Are you trying to eat that as is? Are you seriously a beggar? If you’re going to do that, you should have just asked for another one!”
“Umph umph.”
However, Yoo Ji-woo completely ignored Kang Tae-hoon’s words, focusing solely on eating the sausage bread.
“Um um. Tous Les Jours bread really is good after all. Do you want a bite, Rock?”
“Ah.”
Yoo Ji-woo extended the sausage bread he was eating towards me. Rashid unhesitatingly took a big bite out of it.
“Hey! Not only did you eat the bread that fell on the ground, but you’re also sharing it with others? What are you guys, all from the slums? Huh?”
“Isn’t it good, really good? Isn’t it?”
“Ah.”
“This is completely insane…”
“Isn’t it? It’s really good laugh.”
