Chapter 4: Rooftop Rumble
4:01 p.m.
The bell rang.
Most students bolted like prisoners released for parole.
Me?
I strolled toward the stairs while drinking ice tea from the vending machine.
Rooftop time.
The scene was classic: metal fencing, rusty benches, and half the class already waiting like this was the UFC J High edition. Phones out. Bets placed. Commentary loading.
Eyebrow Guy—his name was apparently Taesung—stood at the center, warming up like he was filming a boxing montage.
He looked solid. Well-built, tight form, probably took lessons. The kind of guy who trained hard, ate protein shakes, and posted shirtless pics captioned "grind never stops."
I walked in with my hands in my pockets.
"Yo," I said casually, "eyebrows ready to square up or still buffering?"
Snickers echoed. Taesung's eyes twitched.
"You're dead."
"WYou said that like 5 times, Do you not have anything else to say."
He didn't even wait for the teacher this time. He charged.
[Combat Sync Check: 30% Achieved]
Full Access to Choi Sunjae Template Unlocked
Trait Unlocked: Eccentric Rhythm—You fight best when making no sense.
Combat stat scaling increases when you do something no sane person would.
Skill Gained: Reactive Counter Lv.1—Automatically reads telegraphed attacks when you're distracted.
I blinked at the notification.
Then Taesung's fist came flying in.
I tilted my head slightly—and it missed.
"Yo," I said mid-slip, "That was a nice punch"
He growled and swung again.
I jumped up and did an axe kick
He staggered.
The crowd oohed.
I walked past him.
"You're a one-style guy. Predictable. Straight lines."
He turned fast and aimed a kick at my back.
So I dropped.
Like, I literally collapsed into a crisscross applesauce position.
His kick flew right over my head.
I poked his leg.
"Tag."
[Eccentric Rhythm +12% Boost]
[Reactive Counter: Active – Target Vulnerable]
I stood, spun, and headbutted him square in the chest.
He wheezed and stumbled backward, arms flailing like a used car balloon man.
But to his credit, he recovered quick and came at me again, throwing a full-speed right hook.
Mid-swing, I did the unthinkable.
I turned my back to him and started moonwalking.
He missed again.
The rooftop erupted.
One student dropped his phone. Another shouted, "IS HE DANCING?!"
I looked over my shoulder. "MJ taught me this in a dream."
Then—pivot.
I twisted mid-step, grabbed his arm, and flipped him over my shoulder.
He hit the ground.
Hard.
"BAHAHAHAH IM INVINCIBLE"
[Combat Bonus Applied – Improvised Takedown: +7% Sync]
[Sync 30% → 37%]
New Title Gained: "Clown Executioner"
Taesung didn't get up this time.
He groaned, coughing as he rolled onto his side.
The teacher finally arrived—late, holding a cup of instant noodles.
He looked at Taesung, then at me, then sighed.
"I'm too old for this shit. Winner: transfer."
"Thank you, Boss," I said with a small bow.
He blinked. "I'm not—"
"Sure, sure."
I walked off the rooftop to a mix of cheers, confusion, and fear.
'Thats going to give me reputation'
Café: 6:00 p.m.
I sat by the window, sipping banana milk and watching people pass by outside. My system interface flickered again.
[Hidden Quest Completed: Establish Rooftop Dominance]
Reward: Local Infamy +1 / Opponent Respect +1
Skill Upgrade: Reactive Counter Lv.2 – Now reads small joint movements. +5% dodge speed.
I grinned.
Then I got a message.
[New Challenger Approaching]
Name: Zack Lee
Title: The Right Hook of J High
Comment: "Heard you flipped Taesung. Let's spar sometime."
"Wow," I muttered. "Word really does spread fast here."
I leaned back, finished my milk, and smirked at the sky.
"Bring it on."
Meanwhile… Elsewhere in J High
"So his name is Choi Sunjae."
"Yes, Vasco, he is a transfer student. He joined school today and picked a fight with Taesung."
"I guess the transfer student doesn't know how things work around here. Boys, get ready."
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What the actual fuck am i writing man. This is so random.
Is there anything you want me to change going on wards or any type of plot this fanfic should go on as for now because im so confused.