Transmigration: The Narcissistic Cinderella

"You are really brave to hang out with him or could it be that you are just oblivious?" Hearing that voice all of a sudden caught Moon Jiwoo by surprise, and as she turned back, she noticed a man leaning against the pillar. Creases appeared between both of her eyebrows as she eyed the man in caution. The mischievous glint in his eyes was easily noticed by Moon Jiwoo, and he did not seem to be someone pleasant to her.  There was something off about him although she had a difficult time pointing out what that was. Even if this was her first time meeting him, she knew that this man was not someone she will be liking. He let out a chuckle and said, "With the way you are staring at me, one would think that we are enemies. Don't worry. We are on the same side." "I don't know you," Moon Jiwoo answered curtly, folding her arms over her ċhėst. "Oh my! Is this your way of asking me for my identity? I must say that I really like this," he stated. "Interpret it in whatever way you want, but I am not interested in getting to know you. Mind your own business," Jiwoo said before starting to walk.  The man definitely seemed to be someone who would be bringing her trouble, and with her current situation, she did not want to add more on to her plate. Even if she was bored, this was not something she would opt for. However, she was able to move forward, he placed his hand upon her shoulder, stopping her, and spoke out, "Don't get angry. I am Kwangsoo, Lee Kwangsoo. You must be bored and friendless in this place. If you feel lonely, I can be—" Not allowing him to continue further, Moon Jiwoo gripped on to his wrist and removed his hand from her shoulder. She then spoke out, "If I feel lonely, I know that I will be able to handle on my own. Thanks for your concern, and now, I will be on my way." Moon Jiwoo strode forward, eager to get away from Lee Kwangsoo, but his next words caused her to halt in her steps. "Aren't you interested in knowing more about Oh Jihoon? Why he is alienated and hated by everyone? Rather than brave, you seem to be oblivious. Aren't you curious?" he stated. His words caused an internal battle within herself. Most definitely, there was a part of her that was inquisitive. However, there was a side within herself that argued on how this was wrong and probably had a catch to it. Even the foolish Moon Jiwoo was able to take smart decisions at times. "No," she said, "If it was someone else, then maybe I would have agreed. But it's a 'no' when it comes to you." "You are hurting me with those words of yours." Moon Jiwoo knew that she was being quite rude, especially to someone she bȧrėly knew, but his type of person was not something she was quite fond of. At times, she wasn't able to control her words well. °°° "What's the story behind Oh Jihoon?" Jiwoo questioned. Her curious side had managed to win over the righteous one, and with the words that it would not be a big deal since almost everyone knew about it, she convinced herself that there was nothing wrong with this. While Oh Sookyung worked on some documents inside of his office, Moon Jiwoo entered into the room and decided to inquire about the subject for he was the only person she could ask right now. Raising his head from the documents, Sookyung stared at Jiwoo. Moon Jiwoo was seated upon the chair opposite to him, and leaning her head against his desk, she stared at him eagerly for the answer. "So, you come to disturb me at my office while I am working just to ask me questions about some other male. This doesn't feel pleasant to me," he spoke out. "Don't tease me, and just answer me. I am really curious about this. I was outside with him earlier, and then, everyone around us were staring at him. Those gazes did not appear to be anything close to friendly," Moon Jiwoo stated. "I wonder how you haven't heard about it yet but then I recalled about how you have no friends at here. That's why, I guess it makes sense for you to be oblivious on such a big thing," he expressed. "Are you trying to pick a fight with me? Since a long time had passed after our last fight, I don't mind beating some sense into you right now, Oh Sookyung," she threatened. "When will you be more ladylike? The only time you appear to be anything close to a lady is when you keep that mouth of yours shut. Maybe you should do that always, and more people will want to befriend you," he expressed. Successfully provoked by his words, Moon Jiwoo slapped her palms on the table, and glaring at him, she stated, "That's it! I am really going to roast you with my electricity. I will burn you to the point that even your powers would not be able to heal you, Oh Sookyung. Are you really not going to answer properly?" "Well do whatever you want, but it would not be getting answer from me. I don't want to answer you when you question me about other males," Sookyung expressed, shrugging his shoulders. Moon Jiwoo let out a groan and questioned, "What's with this sudden childishness of yours? Do you need me to knock some senses into you?" "I don't care," he responded. Taking in a deep breath, Moon Jiwoo said, "Maybe you are right. I should befriend some more people since my old friends doesn't exactly seem all that reliable. Wish me luck!" "Wish you luck? Tch! As if I am doing something like that. I will curse you so that you would not be able to get someone to befriend you and you will be forever lonely," he retorted, "And that's not exactly what I said. You need to see that mouth of yours completely in order to make some friends." "Jerk, with how lame and childish you are, this nation is doomed I swear. I feel sad for all the people who put their hope into you," she spoke out, "They are only doing it to meet with disappointment from you." Those words from Moon Jiwoo were harsh, and even she was aware of it. Nonetheless, she believed that Sookyung knew that she was just saying those at the spite of the moment. Before Sookyung was able to say something, Jiwoo stood up, causing the chair to slide backwards slightly, and as it screeched against the ground, she said, "Nevermind, I am just wasting time with you. I will go and find Oh Jihoon, and probably ask him about all of that. At least he will be answering all those questions better than you." Turning her back on him, she was able to leave the office when he called out for her, causing for her to halt in her steps and look back at him. Arrogance showed on her face, but behind that, the joyfulness was present. "Hold on! Don't go. I will tell you about everyone. Just stay away from Oh Jihoon. It's dangerous," he spoke out. "You can't go back on your words or act childishly again. If you do either of that, I will make sure to destroy all of your works." Moon Jiwoo pointed her finger at him as those words left her mouth while staring at him sternly. Her eyes showed how she meant each of those words as she walked over to the chair. Sitting down at him, she looked at him with anticipation in her eyes. "More than two years, there was a battle between the Red Clan and the Blue Clan— the enemy of the Red Clan who wants to eliminate it. Apparently, there was a mole during that time, and the mole was Oh Jihoon's father, Oh Jaeho. No one knows Jaeho's reasons behind committing this, and it is widely speculated that he did this to take over the position as the King. The consequences of the battle would have been worse if it weren't for Jihoon murdering his father and stopping all of this." "Oh! Didn't he do a good thing then? Why is he hated by everyone?" Jiwoo questioned— confused by the entire thing. "I don't whether or not you naivety is a good or bad thing at times. It's just that he did nothing wrong and saved many lives, but no one knows whether or not he will be following the steps of his father in the future.  Even if he protected people, it doesn't matter to them. He is looked at by them as the son of the betrayer, and some even think that he had involvement with his father's plan. It was just that he changed his mind last minute.  That's how ungrateful people are regardless of where they are from. Although this is selfish, I don't want to get close to him. There is nothing wrong with it, but he has lots of people who wants to kill him. I don't want you to be harmed due to that. So, please promise me this."