episode_0034

“What’s your name, by the way?”

– Huh?

Yujin, who was putting on clothes, suddenly asked.

“I’ve just been calling you Slime so far. It feels weird to keep calling you that.”

“Why, now that you’ve become the object of your taste, are you suddenly so interested?”

Yujin bit his lip.

Honestly, he hadn’t thought much about it.

But after hearing what the Slime said, there seemed to be some truth to it.

Even now, the white shirt and black stockings he saw earlier were flashing before his eyes.

“Well, maybe that’s true. Honestly, you as a human form were quite beautiful.”

-Cough! Clang! Clang!

The Slime inside his soul made a strange noise.

After a moment of looking puzzled, he opened his mouth in a somewhat awkward manner.

Although his voice carried a hint of affection, even in this situation.

“You know… it would be better if you stopped casually expressing your thoughts.”

“Did I do that?”

-Yes! Because of that, you keep getting misunderstood!

At the Slime’s words, Yujin just smirked.

It was a face that seemed clueless about what misunderstandings he was causing.

The Slime let out a deep sigh.

“Ugh, forget it. What am I even saying to you?”

If he had known that, he wouldn’t have ended up in this situation in the first place.

Should he tell this guy that he was considering withdrawing due to losing his mind over him?

While pondering for a moment, the Slime shook his head.

He wasn’t particularly worried about getting hurt.

He would probably try to apologize once this guy realized his mistake, given his nature.

‘That guy Chulsoo is bound to create nothing but trouble.’

How many times had he swallowed such bitter pills?

The Slime didn’t particularly like humans other than Yujin.

No, to put it bluntly, he didn’t care what happened to that guy.

But Yujin seemed to want to be friends with him.

He couldn’t just leave their relationship in a bad state.

Right now, whether it’s Yujin or Chulsoo, time is needed.

“Anyway, about my name? I don’t really have one.”

“Why?”

-There’s no need for someone to give me one.

He is a top-tier Slime.

A specialized slime that takes over the bodies of others and brainwashes them.

It was unimaginable for him to become close to someone.

Even for a demon with a certain level of intelligence.

The Slime had never experienced a bond with another person.

“It’s just too uncomfortable. You should at least have one name.”

“…I don’t particularly care if I don’t have one. I don’t plan on talking to anyone other than you.”

“I’d like it if you did.”

Yujin said sincerely.

Until now, he thought they would eventually part ways.

But now it seems like the Slime also considers him a friend in his own way.

He has a feeling that they will see each other for a long time somehow.

He couldn’t go on not knowing the name of his precious friend.

“…Then why don’t you come up with one?”

“Me?”

-Yes, because I can’t do it myself.

The Slime asked with a hint of expectation.

In fact, there was some calculation behind it.

Humans tend to have more affection for things they name themselves.

Don’t they even name their pets?

“Well, I’m not a pet, though.”

Nevertheless, the act of naming something remains ‘special.’

It can occupy a significant portion of someone’s heart.

Above all, besides Yujin, there is no one else to call his name.

If possible, he wants a name that Yujin would like.

“A name…?”

Whether Yujin knew this sentiment or not,

he began to seriously contemplate.

“Hmm! Well, if it’s a name you come up with, anything is fine…”

“How about Faymon?”

“I absolutely hate it.”

The Slime said firmly.

If expressions were visible, he would undoubtedly be showing disapproval.

“You said anything was fine just a second ago!”

“That name is an exception.”

“Why? It’s a name reserved only for the best partner!”

-Setting aside copyright concerns, I have a feeling it will be treated like emergency rations or a comedy character.

That name must be avoided.

The slime’s instincts warned urgently more than ever.

The moment that name is given, instead of a heroine,

it will turn into a mascot character just repeating ‘Ehehe!’ over and over.

“Hmm, naming is harder than I thought.”

-Take it easy, take it easy. It should be easy to remember yet elegant, modern, and unique.

“Is that really easy?”

Yujin groaned, deep in thought.

Then, with a look of realization, she smiled broadly.

“What about Lime?”

-…Lime?

“Slime’s name is Lime! Hehe, Lime, you’re dead.”

The slime let out a deep sigh internally.

Wow, how can one lack so much sincerity?

It’s unbelievable that this result came after such careful consideration.

-Is that the best option? Are you sure?

“Ah… Is this not good either?”

Yujin asked with a slightly crestfallen face.

It seems she quite liked the name she had thought of.

Tsk, making such a face weakens my resolve.

-Well, it’s not bad.

“Really?!”

In truth, it wasn’t really a bad name.

Yujin always referred to herself as a slime.

So, thinking that ‘Lime’ was more familiar isn’t so bad.

In fact, it might even be good.

-Hmm, from now on, my name is Lime.

“Yes! Nice to meet you again, Lime.”

-Huuuuh~

Somehow, it feels ticklish in my chest.

I used to think names were useless.

But being called by someone feels like this.

Or is it because Yujin is calling me?

-…Call me again.

“Huh? Why?”

Oh, this clueless kid!

Do I have to explain everything to them?!

-I’m not used to the name, so I need to hear it a lot to adapt quickly.

“Oh, I see. How about it, Lime? Do you like the name?”

-…One more time.

“Lime, I’m always grateful to you.”

-…One more time.

“Lime, meeting you is truly fortunate.”

-…Yes.

“I’m really happy to have you by my side, Lime.”

-…That’s enough now.

My head feels hot for some reason.

This is dangerous.

Just calling a name.

Why do I have to feel these emotions?

‘Of all creatures, why did it have to be this one?’

Lime thought it was lucky to have entered Yujin.

Surely, his current self must be making an awkward expression.

Such a face cannot be shown.

-Ahem! Anyway, since it’s done, please take care of me.

“Great! Let’s continue to make friends diligently together.”

-……

“Lime?”

-I don’t know! Don’t talk to me!

Yujin was taken aback by Lime’s sudden sulkiness.

Honestly.

Even if it’s a mistake, it’s a really big mistake.

****

Yujin’s homeroom teacher had been feeling good lately.

That’s because Kim Taejin’s evaluation of Yujin exceeded expectations!

-He’s quite a useful lad. Teaching him was rewarding.

To think Kim Taejin would praise him so highly!

His own judgment was indeed correct.

Yujin harbored warm feelings inside.

He just couldn’t show them due to his background as a Black Heaven.

‘Hoho, maybe this will really help Yujin escape from the clutches of the Black Heaven.’

The important point is that Kim Taejin has taken a keen interest in Yujin.

If this hero becomes involved with the Black Heaven, he’ll be a good card to play.

Rescuing a student who could have gone down a wicked path.

Could there be anything more joyful for a teacher?

‘Hoho, I might just tweak the school nurse’s nose.’

Thinking so, I headed to the health room with a lighthearted attitude.

Through a slightly open gap, some students came into view.

If that was all, there wouldn’t have been a problem.

The issue was that two of them were halfway undressed.

“Oh, impure heterosexual relations!”

The teacher’s face flushed with anger as she quickly hid her body.

For some reason, it seemed necessary.

*Thud.*

She swallowed dry saliva.

Who on earth could it be?

Envious… no, despicable kids sharing love in the health room in broad daylight!

If she didn’t say a word as a teacher…!

“Ki-Kim Yujin?!”

The teacher, taken aback by an unexpected sight, withdrew her head.

A female student was nestled in Yujin’s arms.

She was even wearing a half-undone white shirt, with no skirt in sight.

Beyond black stockings, her panty line and leg contours were clearly visible.

“Isn’t the height difference too much?!”

That was the first thought that crossed the teacher’s mind.

Of course, she had no comments on Yujin’s preferences, but even so, that height difference was too criminal.

“So, Yujin’s preference was petite women.”

Surprising, one might say.

It was quite peculiar.

Even though she herself looked too young and wasn’t seen as a woman.

As the teacher’s thoughts reached that point, she realized something.

“Could it be that Yujin was being kind to me because…?!”

With that thought, everything fell into place.

Even the current Kim Taejin didn’t look like a girl.

If he was acting obediently towards her because his preferred type of woman was someone like her?

Ignoring the words of the friendly health teacher,

Prioritizing her own request was also because of that?!

The teacher’s ears burned with rage.

“Oh, no! Yujin is a student, and I am a teacher! To see a teacher in that way! It’s a crime!”

She had underestimated the successor of the Black Heaven.

To think of a teacher in such a romantic light.

Grateful as she was, it was absolutely unacceptable.

At that moment, Yujin stood up.

“Hiccup!”

Unintentionally hiccupping, the teacher took a step back.

Thinking she might come face to face with Yujin soon, she hurriedly began to flee.

Her face was flushed red.

“No matter what sinister gaze you cast upon me! I won’t give up on education!”

Thus, accumulating new misunderstandings and misconceptions,

The homeroom teacher reaffirmed her stance as an educator.