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Sugiyam, unable to handle Ji-hoon’s academic acclaim, resorts to underhanded tactics to intimidate him. The bullying escalates to the point where Sugiyam orchestrates a scheme involving narcotics, intending to sabotage Ji-hoon's forthcoming exams. This manipulation marks a pivotal moment in the storyline, illustrating the extreme lengths to which bullies will go.
During an exam, Sugiyam's accomplice, a new student named Biomsiak, is coerced into applying a fentanyl patch to Ji-hoon, leading to a physical breakdown. In a moment of desperation and rage, Ji-hoon fights back with an intensity that surprises everyone present, showcasing not only his mathematical genius but also his capacity for violence when pushed to the edge.