{Transfer complete} A mechanical voice said, distorting the silent room.
Zhi Ruo found herself in a small, poorly lit room. Looking around she could deduce this was a female's room with lists of celebrity posters and glitter everywhere, the girl power was a bit suffocating.
She was lying on a decent wooden bed, with neat blue beddings, holding a phone over her face. The picture of an uninterested guy in his late teens, and a girl in all smiles stared back at her in a selfie angle.
"System what's going on?" Zhi Ruo asked, calmly.
It took her to its system's space. She sat casually on her blood red seat waiting for a reply.
{You have been transported to a small world in a teen drama web novels 'HIS TOUGH LOVE'. You have assumed the body of this story's villain, Tae Rin and would revive her memories.}
{This story's plot revolves around how the beautiful and pure female lead Mi Cha tries to win the heart of the male lead Min Seok, an extremely handsome and cold teenager.
Although both individuals had been engaged at childhood by their frivolous grandfathers over some drinks but had taken it seriously to strengthen their friendship, the ml, Min Seok doesn't hold any romantic thoughts towards Mi Cha. The latter had fallen in love with him since his last visit to her home where he was introduced as her fiancee and was determined to prove herself worthy of his love and attention.
Both FL and the ML attend the same school. Min Seok with his outstanding background and looks automatically became the top school's grass, making many girls fawn over him and dream about being his girlfriend. Tae Rin, a very beautiful girl from a family with an average income was no exception. She would often stare dreamily at Min Seok each time she saw him but didn't dare to profess her love because he had the reputation of ruthlessly breaking the hearts of each girl that confessed to him on the spot. She didn't want to be shut out by her own crush, so she decided not to act on her feelings and watch from afar like everyone else.
Knowing they couldn't get Min Seok for themselves, the girls from higher backgrounds had put up a rule; He belonged to no one and no girl could get close to him without their permission and if any female ever wanted to approach him, she would have to go through their evaluations first.}
The system paused and took a quick look at Zhi Ruo. She bore no reaction to this statement so it continued.
{For the sake of the plot, it happened that Min Seok was very good in all subjects except maths and science having some parental problems at home, he decided to overcome this dearth by his own strength.
He walked over to Tae Rin at the cafeteria and sat beside her, his gaze focused on her face. Tae Rin, who was very shy and confused about his actions, stared back at him. In Fact, the whole cafeteria's attention was focused on their table. Min Seok, who hated having contact with any female, was sitting with Tae Rin, a nobody. Was there such luck?!.
"Would you teach me maths and science?" Min Seok had asked, still focused on her face waiting for an answer.
Tae Rin was the best in science and maths in the whole school but her grades for other subjects were under average. This was the result of the daily coaching from her father who was an engineer, which she attended begrudgingly. Her dad had taken notice of her poor grades and took it upon himself to tutor her on subjects he could understand well, not letting a day pass without some prep, even when sometimes he arrived from work late at night he would still teach.
Tae Rin who was still in shock stared dreamily at Min Seok wondering why he would want someone like her as a tutor when he could easily hire one.
Min Seok had misunderstood her silence and took it for rejection. Knowing she probably wants what other girls wanted from him he brought up an offer she couldn't refuse.
"I'd let you be my girlfriend if you can tutor me till I get better"
Tae Rin who previously had been in a daze snapped out if it as his words hit her ear drums. An offer to become his girlfriend was thrown at her, who was she not to make good use of it. She had agreed immediately to hell with the top bitches and their dumb rules.
Since then they had been together, unsurprisingly making Tae Rin and the female lead with a few more important individuals clash unfavourably.
In the long run after various hiccups and major hurdles along the way Tae Rin strived through making sure each incident didn't take her eyes off her goals but in the end she was dumped by her 'beloved' when she was at her lowest.
After getting a major beating from the female lead's friends, she decided to end it all by jumping off the school's roof not wanting the victory of her death to be in their hands. Naturally, after she was gone, the fl managed to get the ml's attention and they hit it off till marriage living happily ever after.}
It looked towards Zhi Ruo once more, this time got a slight frown as a reaction.
{You, now Tae Rin had become coupled with Min Seok a month ago and now in the timeline three months before her death.}
It explained, as various detailed scenes that showed up on the huge screen in front of her, highlighting the details.
"Happily ever after…. somehow that sounds like a curse."
"I find it really amusing that the ml, with his gigantic Halo, could get everything he wanted but correct math solutions. Isn't that convenient?" She remarked with a sarcastic snort.
{An author's mind could go a bit wild sometimes, host.} It reasoned.
"Indeed."
"What am I supposed to do again?"
{At the point of the second female's lead death her strongest emotions brought about three wishes.
1] Save her father from death
2] Successfully write and pass her common entrance exams.
3] Make Min Seok experience how it feels like to take someone's love and devotion for granted.}
▢▢▢**Unchains a unique bicycle off the parking rack and mounts on it in a familiar fashion.{You are two hours late to your date Host, this being is worried.}Sighs."I planned to leave just after my emergency snack break and internet surf. I never expected Yeona to catch up and give me a full blown lecture on her concerns." Zhi Ruo replied cycling at a steady pace."It took a while to convince her everything would work out fine. I won't spend a lot of time with Min Seok anyways, it would be a simple meeting."{As long as it's efficient, Host. I do think Yeona is way too invested in preventing Tae Rin's obvious heartbreak in her relationship. It's getting suspicious.}"Hmmm? I'm sure that whatever reason it is, its purpose doesn't serve negatively towards Tae Rin."Sometimes I do wonder why she couldn't see the gem of a friend she had, al
Thud! Click!The door shut behind Tae Rin as she followed just behind Mi Cha as they left the principal's office."Nice acting there, Mi Cha. I could nominate you for an Oscar if I wasn't the queen of it myself." Tae Rin Snickered."W-what are you talking about?""Ugh, cut the crap Mi Cha, we both know what really went down in that office. You aren't fooling anyone here, so dump the innocent attitude."There was a slight pause.A smirk slowly found its way to Mi Cha's face,"You really bring out the worst in me.""But do you think I don't know you are recording our conversation on your phone right now?"'Tsk, now that she is no longer troubled as she was back at the office so she is more observant.'{This Fl is something.}"I'm not so desperate to resort to such shameful ways."
30 Minutes LaterThe atmosphere is charged with the scent of burning sulfur. Everyone stays silent waiting for the principal's first words on the matter."Student Tae Rin, you do realize you have commited a crime that can not be ignored." He stated, avoiding her cold gaze.When did Tae Rin become so bold, enough to look me in the eye? Usually, anytime she is called here she normally shivers in fear of dominance and punishment. Did I get tricked by my own eyes?"I have done no wrong, principal. I have only been brought here not knowing what I have done or the evidence showing I have committed any crimes."A vein threatened to pop on the principal's forehead from Tea Rin's adamance."Do you deny taking Teacher Kwan's key from student Mi Cha and proceeding to rob his office of it's course files, electronics and staples!" He stood up from the lea
"Daddy!" Tae Rin ran towards her dad giving him a bear hug."Hnnng!" Dae Jung exclaimed, surprised."I hadn't seen you return and leave yesterday, this daughter was worried...hic!"{Host you are crying}'I am?" Zhi Ruo smiled,"Perhaps it's the emotion the original body is feeling, seeing her dad alive again."Sigh."Tae Rin...I had informed you of my business trip to another city, did you forget?" Dae Jung asked."This daughter misses her dad." Zhi Ruo evaded the question.**Guilty"Alas, I have neglected my child. I love you Tae Rin, ever since your mother died I have to work harder to take care of you.""Aiyya you have suffered, if only I was free enough to keep you company every day. This father has failed his child.""Don't apologise. I was inconsiderate of father's circums
In the fluffy, warm atmosphere things seemed to work opposite in the corner of the room where the aura was rather dark and heavy.{Host I don't think the second male lead is going to leave without seeing you. He wants only your services and has refused every other maid} The system reasoned.'What a pain in the ass!' Zhi Ruo looked out the window, it was already late in the evening and her shift would soon be over.'Tch,It seems I can't escape him today'{You have been stalling for three days already~building up his curiosity and have made him determined to get answers today.}'So it seems.'"Big sister Sang Mi, I'd go attend to that young master now, it seems he won't leave without my services." Tae Rin informed."I don't think that's a good idea Tae Rin, the last experience wasn't a pleasant one I am afraid he might hurt you. We can alwa
"Hmmph so fake!, like people can change all of a sudden." "Is this a test? I can't help but feel like this is a test." "Maybe she has found a new way to deal with those who come for MinSeok. Don't fall for it!" "You overreact" "Either way I don't believe a person's personality can change overnight." "We will see, we have the whole session to attest this theory don't we?" "This student promises to be reasonable from now on, I hope to earn your mercy in the following week." She added ignoring the numerous venomous comments. As soon as the last words escaped from her lips, she turned on her heels and headed straight to her designated seat, intentionally being oblivious to the numerous glares placed on her. "**Cough **cough, that's about enough!" The surprised Teacher Chul yelled, trying to bring the class