Serenade [Daerin]

The Decision

The next morning, 08:13 am, Student Disciplinary Committee Office.

Jung Kwan sat up nervously, he had brushed his hair several times, there was a scar that hadn't dried up too much under his right eye, he glanced at his father who was sitting next to him, the middle-aged man's eyes looked sharply at Haerin who was sitting across from them.

"Why is it only my son who is punished? Didn't she also beat my son? Weren't the injuries to his nose and eyes her doing?" he spoke up.

"What Kang Haerin did was self-defense, she also reported that Jung Kwan broke her belongings. Kang Haerin will also be given the appropriate punishment." said Professor Woo.

"Explain to me what's an appropriate punishment is, does she also get academic penalty?"

"No, but..."

"Is it because she's the pride of the campus? You're practicing favoritism."

Danielle placed a blue folder in the center of the table where they were gathered, she then pushed it in front of the man, he glanced at it. Danielle bowed slightly and then straightened up again, Professor Woo watched her.

"Allow me to speak." she said, the lecturer nodded.

Danielle opened the blue folder, "This is a report of your son's behavior during his time at the university, from the time he entered until now. All students here have their own behavioral track records so we can sort out which ones we should monitor and improve."

Danielle flipped through a few pages, "This is his behavior in the last month, several cases of bullying, fights, and even mild harassment of one of our members." Danielle pointed to a page filled with tables and notes, "If you want to check more thoroughly I can send you the softcopy." the girl added.

Jung Kwan was covered in cold sweat, he didn't expect such a system at all, he thought that the disciplinary committee's job was just to patrol to make sure no students made trouble, he was completely wrong. He glanced at his father, Mr. Jung gave him a cold glare, his jaw hardened.

Danielle then took the green folder from the table behind her, "This is Kang Haerin's behavior report."
She put it next to Jung Kwan's blue folder and opened it as well, immediately seeing many positive notes and comments after the biodata page.

There were several pages with photos of Haerin participating in university level scientific competitions, National Math Olympiad, awards she received, medals awarded by the Mayor, and many more.

"Kang Haerin has made invaluable contributions to this university, since she entered and won many competitions for the university level, the number of students who enroll each year has increased by 80-120%" said Professor Woo.

"The penalties given are not a system of favoritism but an adjustment of what they have contributed to the university, although it is possible that there are additional penalties depending on the student's behavior. That's why this committee exists and we are fully responsible to the Chancellor." Danielle said, staring at the father and son back and forth.

Silence.

Mr. Jung suddenly stood up, he bowed slightly to Professor Woo and hurriedly left them, Jung Kwan stood in confusion, he then bowed as well and trotted after his father.

"Thank you Danielle." Professor Woo said, "How is your wound?"' he asked Haerin.

"I'm fine." Haerin answered, Professor Woo stared at her for a moment, "You can leave Haerin, take good care of your wound.", Haerin stood up, she bent 90 degrees and walked out.

"Danielle." Professor Woo called out, the girl approached him, "Please sit down", the lecturer ordered, Danielle obeyed.
Professor Woo raised his eyebrows, he then looked at Danielle thoughtfully, Danielle furrowed her brows in confusion.