I know why you all wrongly assume that MC is just overthinking (he really isn’t, you find out in the novel). You all don’t really know how things work in Korean schools, this story isn’t actually that far off from reality. Go ahead and check out one of the many stories of horrific bullying in Korea, and you will hear the mention of those bully groups and how if you don’t fit in, you become an immediate target. Whatever you fit in also mainly based on your family background, looks and charisma. There is an extremely strict hierarchy. When you are in a conflict with one of the popular people, others will bully you for them and will ostracise you. It’s not as simple as having a conflict with one person. The bullying is both psychological and physical.
I know why you all wrongly assume that MC is just overthinking (he really isn’t, you find out in the novel). You all don’t really know how things work in Korean schools, this story isn’t actually that far off from reality. Go ahead and check out one of the many stories of horrific bullying in Korea, and you will hear the mention of those bully groups and how if you don’t fit in, you become an immediate target. Whatever you fit in also mainly based on your family background, looks and charisma. There is an extremely strict hierarchy. When you are in a conflict with one of the popular people, others will bully you for them and will ostracise you. It’s not as simple as having a conflict with one person. The bullying is both psychological and physical.