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Chapter 30: The Consequences

Narrator's POV:

Nabi stood in front of her mirror, dressed in her school uniform. Her plain gray skirt was a stark against her fair skin, the fabric hanging loose over her slender frame. Her long hair was pulled up into a high ponytail, the familiar motion of wrapping the elastic band and pulling her hair through it a comforting routine. She adjusted her hair one last time, making sure there were no loose strands. Satisfied with her appearance, she took a deep breath and prepared to face another day at school.

It had been two days since the revelation about their school, and in that short span of time, the events that had unfolded had left a significant impact on Nabi. As she left her room, her backpack in hand, she mentally braced herself for what the day might bring.

In the wake of the initial revelation, a chain reaction of sorts seemed to have taken place. With the page exposing the hidden secrets of Jooshin High, countless other stories and previously untold tales began to surface. Each account was more chilling than the last, unearthing the darker side of the school that had remained hidden until now.

Amongst the chain of shocking secrets that emerged, one particularly disturbing revelation was the extent of bullying that had been taking place within the school. The case of Kang Ha's brother and Nabi's sister were also brought to light, with Ri-an and his friends being identified as the primary perpetrators.

The detailed accounts of the bullying ranged from physical violence to psychological torment. It seemed that no one was safe from Ri-an and his group, who allegedly targeted innocent students and subjected them to torment. The scale of the bullying was horrifying, and the fact that it had been going on for so long left many people feeling outraged and furious.

The extent of the bullying was mind-blowing, and the list of victims seemed to stretch on endlessly. The perpetrators, Ri-an and his group, were painted as heartless and cruel in their actions, with no regard for the well-being of their targets. The details of their cruelty were sickening, leaving a dark shadow over the entire school.

The news also brought to light the corruption within the school administration, where teachers were accused of failing to intervene or even colluding with the bullies, turning a blind eye to their actions. The lack of action from those in authority was both infuriating and disheartening, as it seemed that the students had been left defenseless against the bullies.

Numerous concrete and seemingly authentic pieces of evidence began appearing online, lending credence to the claims of misconduct within the school. The photographs, text messages, and other forms of proof added fuel to the fire, solidifying the allegations against Ri-an and his group, and the corrupt teachers who turned a blind eye to the bullying.

The abundance of evidence, which seemed to come from multiple sources, made it difficult to deny the truth behind the accusations. Screenshots of text conversations, audio recordings, and even videos of bullying incidents were slowly coming out, each one painting a clearer picture of the toxic environment that had existed within the school.

The photos and videos shown were horrifying, with students in tears, showing signs of physical violence, and being taunted and humiliated by Rian's group. It was clear that these acts were not isolated incidents but a systemic pattern of behavior that had been going on for some time. the scandal had spread quickly outside of the school, bringing national attention to the small town and leaving a stain on the school's reputation. The extent of the bullying and corruption at Jooshin High became a national concern, and the school's once-respectable name was now being tarnished in the public eye.

It had also been days since Kang Ha had gone missing, and his absence was becoming increasingly worrying. Everywhere Nabi went inside the school, it seemed like there was no sign of him. Nabi's thoughts constantly dwelt on Kang Ha, wondering what had happened to him and why he hadn't resurfaced despite the chaos that had unfolded.