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Translator: penny
Chapter: 5
Chapter Title: Academy Entrance
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The practical evaluation was over. I'd only bitten and sucked on Choi Seulgi's body for fun; I hadn't really done much myself.
However, Choi Seulgi said I'd be close to top rank. My dick specs and semen quality were on a level hard to compare with other boys my age.
I felt proud of myself.
"Next time we meet, sis'll buy you a meal."
"Yeah. See you next time."
After saying goodbye to Choi Seulgi, I left the examination room. The nurses immediately ushered the male students into the exam rooms, from 206 to 210, one by one.
The guys who took the practical with me, numbers 201 to 204, glared at me with sour faces. They'd had to wait a long time because of me.
But they couldn't say anything to me. I'd just taken the practical evaluation. No one could complain about that.
Time was provided equally to everyone. They just used less and rushed through it. That wasn't my fault.
I left Korean University Hospital and headed home. Since the world had flipped, maybe my house had changed too. I was worried if I'd make it home safely.
Maybe calling Mom would be the smart choice.
…I'm her son.
Calling Mom to pick me up. In my values, it's like Dad picking up his daughter.
Didn't feel too weird.
I dialed the number saved in my smartphone. Mom's number appeared on the screen, and the call connected.
Mom picked up quickly.
Yeah, things have definitely changed.
I didn't expect her to answer so fast. In the original world, it would usually go to voicemail after a few rings.
— Son, son. Did you finish the Academy practical evaluation?
"?"
First time hearing this voice. My mom has a husky tone, but this was too soft and gentle. Not the Kim Hyunjoo I know.
Checked the saved number again.
"What the hell."
It was Mom's number. I'm not that dumb; I know her number by heart. All eight digits matched.
The world had twisted. As a reaction, my parents changed too. I was sure my hypothesis was correct. Nothing else explained it.
I didn't know how to take this. How many people could adapt instantly to their mom changing overnight? Close to zero.
— Son?
"Yeah, Mom."
— How'd the practical go? Was it tough?
"Yeah, uh. A bit tough."
Kept the conversation going. Confusing for me, but normal mother-son talk for her. If I didn't show it, it'd pass naturally.
— Want me to come pick you up?
"You can do that?"
— Of course. Wait at a cafe near Korean University Hospital. I'll be right there.
The call ended soon. She agreed without hesitation. Totally different from Kim Hyunjoo, who found most things about me annoying.
Ordered a lemonade at the cafe and took a seat. Sat there waiting for Mom. Shared my location on KakaoTalk. Didn't forget.
Soon, a woman entered the cafe. White t-shirt and jeans. Plain clothes, but her pure white hair down to her waist drew eyes.
A Hero. Heroes develop unique traits based on their awakened powers. Most common is varied hair color. That stark white wasn't from dye.
She looked around the cafe, searching for someone, scanning every corner. Stunning beauty. I couldn't stop staring.
Soon her eyes met mine. I looked away quickly, thinking eye contact. Thought I dodged it.
Then she came over.
"Hyunwoo!"
"...?"
She waved as she approached, smiling brightly like she knew me. Never seen her before.
No reaction from me, so she crossed her arms under her ample chest, whining.
"Not even greeting your mom? Huh?"
"...? ...!"
Truth from outside my cognition hit me like a curveball, smacking my head. Thud.
Not mid-40s Kim Hyunjoo, but early-mid 20s woman claiming to be my mom. Impossible to understand.
If Solomon were here, no need to split the baby. Answer was clear.
But my mouth said otherwise. Instinctively responded.
"Yeah, Mom?"
"Yeah, it's Mom. Hyunwoo, you look tired? Your complexion's bad?"
She sat naturally across from me. Hard to believe she's my mom in this world. Weird situation, but different feel.
Couldn't deny the truth. World history doesn't change whether I get it or not. My role: accept and adapt. Can't change the current.
It's not impossible.
If she's mid-30s looking super young, it makes sense. Celebrities have kids at my age.
"A bit tired."
"Was gonna grab lunch on the way out, but wanna head straight home?"
She showed disappointment openly. Wanted to eat with me. Hard to think mid-30s.
"…Stomach's rumbling anyway. Let's eat lunch."
"Sounds good?"
Her face lit up, smiling widely. Hard to keep up. Felt more like a sister or peer.
"There's a great tonkatsu place nearby? Let's go there. You like tonkatsu, right, Hyunwoo?"
"...."
Knows my preferences. Info she'd only know if interested in me.
Original Kim Hyunjoo doesn't care enough to know. This one mentions it casually. Creepy.
She stood up. No way she's Kim Hyunjoo. Not that tall or pretty.
Raising a brat like me aged her prematurely. Complained about aging fast because of me.
"How was the practical? Think you did well?"
She chattered nonstop during lunch, asking all about me. Felt genuine interest. Answered sincerely.
After lunch, headed home. Checked surroundings. Heroes make bank. She drove a luxury foreign car.
No matter how I think, can't see her as Mom… Tough.
House wasn't the old one. She got a place in Seoul. Car entering unfamiliar apartment complex naturally.
"You must be tired. Let's go up and rest."
"Yes, Mom."
"Why formal suddenly? Feels distant from my son. Don't do that."
"No, Mother."
Got out, checked apartment price via location search. Respect for new stepmom surged.
Hero Rank 944, Lee Seonha.
Lee Seonha ranked higher than Choi Seulgi. 944 out of 50 million. Not average.
"Don't call me Mother. Mom wants to be a friend-like mom to Hyunwoo. Swore it to your Captain too. Okay?"
Lee Seonha pleaded, looking at me. Knew her Captain was my dad in this world.
"Got it. I'll be a friend-like son."
"Yeah. Mom likes that. No formal speech. Awkward."
She smiled and led the way. Followed, knew nothing about the house.
Sigh, Mom…
Sorry to original Kim Hyunjoo, but in uncertain situation, clinging to old ties is dumb. Decided to accept new mom.
Not just the apartment. Confirmed shocking truth online. Heroes' family detailed like celebs.
Hero Lee Seonha.
Mother Lee Okjung, Father Kim Myungchul.
Son Lee Hyunwoo.