How to Buy a Friend: Episode 1 - Desperate Times, Desperate Measures (with Questionable Morals)
Ah, high school. A magical time of awkward crushes, questionable fashion choices, and the ever-present struggle to find your squad. Enter Park Chan-Hong: your average, friendless dude with a talent for writing angsty poetry (because, of course). Enter Don Hyuk: the school's resident bad boy with a temper hotter than the cafeteria pizza. These two are about as likely to be friends as, well, a poet and a pizza.
But plot twist! Don Hyuk's girlfriend tragically dies (cue sad violins), and rumors swirl like dust bunnies under the couch. Don Hyuk, fueled by grief and rage, becomes a walking emotional grenade. Enter plot twist number two: Chan-Hong accidentally writes a poem that sparks a memory in Don Hyuk.
QuickTip: Read with curiosity — ask ‘why’ often.
Hold on, a poem as a memory trigger? Apparently, Chan-Hong's inner emo is more powerful than we thought. Don Hyuk, desperate for any lead, makes Chan-Hong an offer he can't refuse: protection from the school bully in exchange for deciphering his past.
Tip: The details are worth a second look.
Because apparently, making a friend these days requires a contract and possibly a hitman (looking at you, Dae Yong, the resident bully).
QuickTip: Don’t skim too fast — depth matters.
This unlikely duo heads off on a quest that's more Scooby-Doo than Sherlock Holmes. They delve into the dark underbelly of the school, uncovering whispers of a secret society called "Mithra" (sounding less like a mythical god and more like a bad knock-off furniture store).
QuickTip: Reading twice makes retention stronger.
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Meanwhile, the pressure is on. Chan-Hong has to deal with not only dodging bullies but also navigating the confusing world of "friend-acting." Don Hyuk, well, he mostly just scowls and throws punches.
Episode 1 ends with a cliffhanger that would make even Michael Bay proud. Chan-Hong, Don Hyuk, and the ever-curious Sae-Yun (the girl who keeps popping up like a helpful, slightly judgmental ghost) find themselves in the clutches of some very suspicious characters.
Will they escape? Will their newfound "friendship" survive the ordeal? Will Chan-Hong ever write a happy poem? Tune in next time to find out!
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