Apocalypse: Apparently, I Can See Zombies

In the last corridor before reaching the cafeteria from the backroom, Jin-woo in his underwear was walking along while using one hand to dry his hair with a small towel.

The corridor was lit by the flickering and extraordinary dim lights above. Perhaps it was because of this that the youths up ahead with towels wrapped around their waists didn't notice him as they spoke unrestrainedly.

"Damn, I never thought a shower could feel so good."

"Yeah, I can't believe we're able to be this relaxed despite what's going on outside. It almost feels like we aren't in an apocalypse but a school retreat."

"Hey, don't forget who made this possible, it's all thanks to our Boss Jin-woo!"

"That's right, our Boss risked his life for us, as long as I don't die then I'll definitely follow his lead."

"Right!"

"Yeah…"

"Me too…"

Jin-woo at the back felt his face heat up a bit, while Seong snickered in amusement next to him.

However, one youth who was silent suddenly spoke up to burst the excitement bubble among the others.

"Hey, this is good and all, but did you guys ever wonder how we were able to shower? Didn't Jin-woo say the virus was in the water from the pipes?"

"Huh? Is that what you're worried about? Almost gave me a heart attack because of how serious you were."

"Yeah, the teachers' explained it to us already. Back in the day when everyone was worried about the contaminated public drinking water, our school decided to create an independent water source to supply the school. That's the water containing the virus, but we also have an old system that collects rainwater. We students don't use it, instead, it's used by the staff to clean the school."

"That's right, we were also lucky that this cafeteria used to be the gymnasium back in the day and it runs on the rainwater system."

"I can't imagine what we would have done if the school had gotten rid of the showers in the back."

"Yeah, but thankfully, they left it because they thought the staff could use it."

More of the youths expressed their relief, but the youth who first brought up this topic asked again.

"I'm glad that's the case, but how did the virus get into the main water source in the first place? Did someone put it in there?"

The other youths became silent when they heard this question, and Jin-woo couldn't help but stiffen at the back.

Soon one of the youths spoke up to break the silence.

"We probably aren't the only ones who're thinking this, like maybe this is a planned attack by some terrorist group."

"Right, it sure looks like that when the hospital the President and Prime Minister were visiting suddenly had the virus there as well."

A sudden gloomy feeling fell over the group once again, but a boy who looked a bit older, possibly a second year, tried to break the heavy atmosphere by saying.

"Come on, let's not talk about this anymore, it's not like it matters at this point. We just have to focus on sticking together and surviving."

"Yeah, that's right!"

"Yeah!"

As the group of youths regained their optimism, one of them suddenly released an abrupt exclamation of surprise and spoke.

"Wait, I don't have a change of undies!"

Everyone turned to look at the youth with strange expressions before a response came from someone.

"Why don't you turn the one you have inside out and wear that?"

"Ugh, but I wore it in the shower!"

The youth said removing the towel around his waist to show his underwear was indeed soak.

"Wait, don't tell me you guys…"

The youth suddenly realized something, and he looked around at everyone. Then, one by one the other youths looked at each other before removing their towels to show that he was the only one in this situation.

Everyone immediately started making fun of the youth, suggesting he should just go commando.

"Haha, imagine if the girls find out."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"I dare you; I'll kill anyone who talks!"

"Haha...!"

As the youths up ahead went through a round of laughter, Jin-woo couldn't help but glance down to look at his underwear that was inside out. He opted to save the one he originally brought to change into after P.E. just in case.

"Speaking of the girls, I guess they're in the same boat as us."

"Hm, they might have it even worse off if today happens to be that day for them."

"Nah, I heard they went and got some pads from the female teacher's desk in the teacher's office."

"*Tsk*... Lucky them, at least they got their needs met, but what about us boys?"

"Haha, and what needs do you have?"

"Ugh, don't act like you don't know! I just can't believe I lost my phone while running from those zombies."

"What do you need a phone for, can't you just look at the girls?"

"Huh? What do you take me for?!"

"Haha…"

Another round of laughter echoed out before one youth said.

"But seriously, those idiots who tried to look at the girls are too stupid, of course, the teachers would check the showers before the girls entered."

"Those perverts probably wanted to sneak a peek at Mai-sun and Ah-yong."

"Damn it, those bastards, how dare they try to look at Boss's girl."

"Yeah, I even heard Mai-sun was Boss's childhood friend too, we can't forgive them."

"Of course we can't, we should find some time to beat the crap out of them."

As the youths turned the corner to the cafeteria, Jin-woo was left smiling awkwardly behind them.

"No wonder I thought Ah-yong's name sounded familiar, turns out she's that Ah-yong, the school's idol. I think she was a trainee at one of the big idol agencies before she went independent and started her Newtube Channel, which now has over three million subscribers."

Jin-woo stopped rubbing his hair and fell silent. Seong, seeing his best friend's reaction, patted his back and comforted him.

"Don't be too pessimistic, even though your singing talent was never any good, your athletic skills shouldn't make you unworthy to date her."

Jin-woo pursed his lips and decided to ignore Seong.

Upon approaching the left turn to reach the cafeteria, a voice filled with confusion and annoyance coming from a male teacher faintly echoed in the hallway.

"Hey, wait, why in the world are you taking off your underwear?"

"Teacher, I can't wear it with my clothes, it's wet."

"Wet? Did you wear it in the shower? Why?"

Amidst the male teacher's confused questions, snickers from the other youths could be heard.

"Whatever, just hurry and get dressed before the girl sees you."

The male teacher's words just fell as Jin-woo turned the corner.

At the metal doors leading into the cafeteria, along with youths that were ahead of him, there were a few others that were getting changed.

At first, no one noticed Jin-woo as he approached, but as he squeezed through the crowd towards the male teacher, a few noticed him and immediately parted to give way.

Upon seeing Jin-woo, the male teacher smiled and handed over the winter P.E. gear, which were navy blue pants and jacket with white stripes at the sides. The school's emblem, ISH, was stitched onto the right pocket of the jacket.

Jin-woo thanked the male teacher with a smile then headed to the right wall to change. He still had his school uniform in his drawstring bag, but these clothes were better for running in.

Leaning against the wall, Jin-woo had managed to get his pants on with one hand, but as he was holding the jacket in his hand, he looked at it and then at his limp left arm.

"Jin-woo?"

Just as Jin-woo was busy thinking about how to go about putting on this jacket, he heard a voice calling out his name from behind. He turned and saw a youth.

Even though Jin-woo didn't know the youth's name, his face was familiar to him since he was from Class 1A.