Chapter 1 Block

Background of a raucous classroom causing a commotion, sigh, the usual routine as always, is what I thought to myself ever since that faithful day when I received this power known as block. It's a skill in which I select a target and speak the word block. "I wouldn't exist for the target; they wouldn't be able to touch me." It's almost as if I'm holographic to them; the same goes for me. I wouldn't be able to touch them, but I could see them. Unless you're trying to flee, this skill doesn't appear to be useful in combat. Escaping? haha I've always longed to get away from reality. Is this why I have this ability?

Hello, Jie! remarked one of my classmates. Are you ready to start swimming? Eek! I said that I had asthma and couldn't go. Huh? Again, the standard asthma explanation You're aware that swimming can help with asthma, right? Asthma is severe. What do you think you'd know? Do you have it, or do you not? I said.

Ehh? You appear to be in good shape; you stand around 6 feet tall and weigh 70 kg (154.324 pounds). Your BMI is normal. That does not excuse my situation. Please get me out of here, I think to myself. Conversations irritate me. I'm not a big talker. Isn't it not petty if I use Block right now? I despise myself for being a social loser, having social loser thoughts, and attempting to flee simply because a girl chatting to me makes me nervous.

I was heading back home from class when I noticed a gang of those shady bullies who extort money and harass. Bullying a young man who appears to be my age and is in tears. I felt terrible.

Hey, would you mind stopping that? I asked. Mind your fucking business. What the hell are you? the bullies said. Around five guys surrounded me, and one of them grabbed my collar. Take out your wallet and leave your backpack behind. No, I replied. I felt incredible power in my grip when I clasped his hand, which I'm always proud of as I tripped him, I smirked.

Well, I'm not naive enough to believe that I can pull off a four-on-one clutch when I've already incited wrath in them. Five targets have been determined. "Block" is now active. As their blows passed past me, four of them attempted to swing at me.

The extortionist shouted, "WHO THE HELL IS THAT FUCKER?" in shock. A retaliatory ghost, I retorted. They all fled while still in shock. Are you truly a ghost? The bullied boy cautiously asked me as he tapped on my shoulders. Oh! I was taken aback because I had neglected to use block on him. I was merely playing a bluff; I am still only a person.

Thank you for saving me; may I ask what your name is? said the guy. No worries, I responded, my name is Jie, what about yours? Oh, Jie, my name is Hyung. I hope they don't cause you any problems the next time they see you. I laughed because they would never cause trouble for a ghost, and shouldn't you be more concerned about yourself? It happens all the time, and I am is used to it. I was moved by Hyung's selflessness and felt sorry for him.

Would you like some ice cream? I said. No, my money was stolen by them. Hyung stated. Eh? Looking stupidfounded this is why you should never put others ahead of yourself. Let's go buy some ice cream; it'll be my treat. Suprising despite my perception of myself as a social flaw, I can interact effectively with Hyung.

To my horror, when I opened my wallet, there was just enough money to buy one ice cream. Feeling embarrassed, I bought one and gave it to Hyung, saying I was already full. I would nearly forget I had the power to share the same thing that I do. I used the power to duplicate it ten times and share in the leftover coins I had.

This is your lunch money for tomorrow; you do not want your parents to be suspicious if you ask for money regularly. Hyung was both grateful and surprised by my abilities. He thanked Jie.

I stated that I wanted whatever you saw to be a secret between us. Hyung agreed. The user now has the ability to follow any target at any moment. What is this new skill? I notice a pattern here: first it was the skill Block, then it was Share, and now it is Follow. Is this similar to a social networking platform? So, what happens next? Like, comment, and subscribe? I think I'll keep an eye on it.

Do you mind if we trade phone numbers, Jie? Hyung stated. Sure, I answered. I waved to hyung goodbye as I took my leave home.