episode_0024

Because the princess has many worries and thoughts, she wants to act with caution.

Even if I get a call from Rohan, it won’t happen overnight.

Maybe after the next incident happens.

“···.”

With such anticipation, Rohan took in the welcome sight.

When I returned to Academy City and checked my smartphone, it was already dawn.

There are more cats and crows than people on the streets at this time, and it is the time when trash left in front of stores is cleaned up.

‘I said I could use it on my days off too.’

Since he felt like he would be able to sleep soundly if he just set foot in the dorm, Rohan simply decided to head to the Orion Academy gym.

Anyway, both the academy and part-time jobs are empty on weekends.

‘When I wake up, I have to study theory too.’

Rohan walked forward with exemplary determination.

It’s perfect for working out, as long as you take off the hood. I was glad I came out wearing clothes that were comfortable to move in.

like that.

I bought a protein drink at the convenience store and arrived at the entrance to the gym.

I saw a pretty girl just opening the door.

Before Rohan could say anything, the girl with her eyes closed turned her head towards him.

The corners of the mouth are slightly raised.

“It was a close second, but I got here first today.”

“Do you look happy?”

“Not at all. Unlike Noah, I don’t get excited about such things.”

Rohan approached Ichinose, feeling glad that he had come at the right time, just from the sight he saw.

After authenticating the student ID attached to the back of the smartphone, we entered the training room together.

“Ichinose.”

“Did you call?”

Rohan calls out to Ichinose as she heads to the locker to put her bag away.

He held out the box he had been carrying at his side.

“Want some macaroons?”

It must have seemed a bit odd.

Ichinose lifted her closed eyelids and showed her pupils.

“You’re carrying macarons at this hour, do you have early morning hypoglycemia?”

“No. How did you buy it?”

“Ugh···.”

“It’s also a bribe to ask for a good look.”

“A bribe?”

The girl who was looking at the macarons raised her head and gave me a questioning look.

Rohan’s voice rose slightly, enjoying even receiving that gaze.

“I think I’ll be relying on theory from today.”

Ichinose nods, closing her eyes again as if she understands.

“If that’s the case… Hehe, should I just take one?”

The girl’s thin, white fingers take out a macaron.

Then hide it between your lips.

‘oh.’

There was an air of nobility in that brief gesture.

The girl who was licking her lips slightly looks at me with interest.

“This is a macaron made only with almond powder. I was disappointed that many stores have been increasing the flour ratio due to the unit price, but this macaron was made properly.”

“Really? I don’t know about that because I’m new. If it suits your taste, then good.”

“Did you buy it at a good store?”

“In my own way.”

I think it’s a pretty good store, considering that you can’t buy anything with money.

Just looking at the favorable reviews Ichinose received is great proof.

“Want one more?”

The girl is slightly conflicted when Rohan suggests it.

It seemed like he was curious about the different tastes.

“···I’ll really just eat one last one.”

“Just eat it all.”

“Ouch!”

Rohan just handed the entire box over to Ichinose, who was wondering what color to choose.

Seeing my beloved and caring girl eating so deliciously made me feel like the points were worth it.

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Rohan squeezed every ounce of strength out of his body in the training room, tormented it, then returned to the dormitory and slept as if he had passed out.

I opened my eyes in bed and it was evening.

My head was dizzy from how deeply I slept. I washed my face with cold water and went outside to feel the cold wind.

“···.”

Rohan naturally bought a coffee and returned to his room.

I sat at a desk piled high with thick books.

When I actually started studying, I felt quite a bit of pressure, but I somehow managed to pick up the book.

‘It’s been a really long time since I studied.’

It is no exaggeration to say that the information I memorized while living as a hunter is all the studying I have done in my life.

So, it was kind of frustrating.

But there is no choice but to not do it.

‘What did that guy call studying… Who sits their butt on the chair for too long? He said it was some kind of fight.’

This was what a friend of mine who went to a prestigious university in Seoul and then switched to becoming a hunter said. He said that the amount of information that hunters memorize is by no means small.

It was a small consolation at the beginning.

‘I can’t just guess on the next test either.’

It is important to collect points used for shop skills and to prepare for future crises.

However, now that Rohan has become a cadet of Academy City, his life at Orion Academy is equally important.

If you decide to live in this world, you can’t just focus on the future you know.

You have to think about it until after you graduate from the academy.

‘Anyway, I know that it’ll only take me until the second year.’

How short is that time compared to the time we have left to live.

Wouldn’t you have to secure as many provable specifications as possible to at least make a living?

“Whoo!”

I exhaled, came to my senses, and opened the book.

First, review and look for any parts you don’t understand.

Sharock. Sharock. Sharock.

It was blocked right away.

“···.”

I learned this in class, but I have no idea what specific formulas are involved in the calculations.

Rohan sent the message without hesitation, organizing his questions.

Jiiing──!

The answer came back before I could even put the phone down.

[ Ichinose: Try solving it by plugging in the formula written on page 27. If you still get stuck, take a picture of your attempted solution and send it to us. ]

Rohan stared at the formula for a long time, then thought about it.

I took pictures of the detailed, square content and sent them to him.

[ Ichinose: Good job. Try solving the problem below in the same way. ]

It even came with a chubby dragon thumbs up emoji.

Rohan raised the corners of his mouth alone.

‘Well, studying is fun too.’

It didn’t feel bad to be praised by Ichinose.

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‘ah···.’

I closed my eyes and opened them to find myself in a flower pot bookstore.

Rohan was now wearing an apron and was at the cash register with the store manager.

Saturday and Sunday were spent training and studying, but it passed like someone had stolen something.

The classes were full of interesting things, so the weekdays melted away.

With my part-time job added to the mix, it was already Thursday.

“Rohana.”

“Yes.”

While I was standing still, I turned my head when I heard the store manager’s voice calling me.

The store manager’s face looks warm, as if he had a good time with his grandson yesterday.

“If you go to Orion Academy, there’s a lot to study, right? The test is coming up soon.”

“It’s not like it’s right in front of me··· I heard the exam is in mid-April. Ah! But I’ll still continue working part-time.”

“Hehe, that’s really appreciated, but that’s not what I’m talking about.”

Rohan listened quietly.

The store manager continued talking in a whisper, looking at the empty bookshelf.

“Our bookstore has quite a few regulars, but it’s quiet late at night. There aren’t many customers.”

“···.”

It’s true that there aren’t many guests.

Even so, it was difficult to agree with the statement that he was a part-time worker.

“When customers come, you should serve them well and be comfortable at the checkout counter. You don’t have to stand stiffly like you are now.”

When Rohan nodded in understanding, the store manager pointed to the seat where the interview had taken place.

“There’s a separate table here, so you can study after you’re done with your work.”

“···Thank you!”

Rohan did not refuse the store manager’s offer and immediately bowed his head.

This was welcome news, as time was already very tight.

“We can’t even give much money to talented young people, so we should at least give them something like this.”

“It’s not that great, but thank you for your kind words.”

“My son was surprised when I told him that he hired Orion Academy cadets as part-time workers.”

The story continued so naturally.

The store manager listens to the time spent with his grandson and reacts appropriately.

Rohan, who was guarding the cash register with mixed reactions, checked the clock on the wall.

I told the store manager.

“Store manager. I will close the store from today, so please go in first.”

“Hmm?”

“I think I should try it myself soon so I can do better later.”

“That’s true. It won’t be difficult…May I ask you something?”

Isn’t that the store manager who hired a part-time worker to get into the house before his grandson goes to sleep?

It must be quite a tempting temptation.

“If anything gets stuck when closing, I’ll call you right away.”

Then, the store manager leaves work quickly, saying, “I’ll ask you to do that.”

‘good.’

In the quiet bookstore, there is only Rohan and Clara quietly reading a book under the bookshelf.

Rohan started the game in the same way as last time.

─ Company Wave!

The game sound is still one space.

I intentionally destroyed the formation and combination that was working well in the dormitory.

─ Ah, I have to complete the mission somehow···.

And then failure, failure again.

Here’s a quote from the source.

“Hmm··· Should I just stop?”

With those words, he put his smartphone away and got up to prepare to close the store.

Although Clara is out of sight today.

After repeating this for several days, I could clearly picture what kind of reaction he would have shown.

‘How much longer can we hold out?’

As if Rohan had lost interest in the game, he took out a mop and started mopping the floor of the bookstore.

A voice came from behind.

“I··· love you!”

“Yes?”

Clara is watching.

I thought it would take a month, but the response was much faster than expected.

Rohan asked with the corners of his mouth tense as much as possible so as not to reveal his excitement.

“Can I calculate it for you?”

“Oh, no! That’s not it···.”

“Is that what you’re looking for?”

Clara shakes her head, saying that’s not true.

As Rohan stares silently, the girl wrings her hands and speaks softly.

“That··· Company Wave···.”

“Is this it?”

Clara nods cautiously as Rohan takes his smartphone out of his front pocket.

Then there was silence for about 5 seconds.

Clara, who had been hesitating, finally spoke.

“That, that’s not how you do it···!”