episode_0041

‘···.’

The afternoon ended with a filling lunch that also caused drowsiness.

Ichinose, who had finished her assigned study session while sitting at her desk, swiveled her chair around and looked behind her.

It’s so awkward to look at your own empty bed.

Noah, who used to come every day and take up the bed, was nowhere to be seen today. Since there were no questions, the study time was finished earlier than usual.

‘Are you going to sleep when it’s almost dinner time?’

Or are you just lazing around in your room because it’s the weekend?

“Ugh···.”

Ichinose continued her thoughts as she lay down on her soft bed, hugging her doll while resting.

Should I go to Noah’s room and wake him up?

Thinking about Noah’s parents who asked her to take good care of their daughter, Ichinose is in a position where she has to worry about one thing or another.

still.

Regardless of what you may have heard, one thing is certain.

‘Even King Seolho would be surprised to see Noah studying.’

Considering her personality, it is commendable that she has not given up on her resolution for more than three days.

Noah Frozenheart, who has devoted himself to his studies. Anyone who sees him will find his appearance refreshing.

In reality, Ichinose still hasn’t adapted yet, so she’s surprised every time she sees me.

Since he’s showing such a groundbreaking side, I think it’s okay to let him rest for a weekend or so.

Since I don’t have a habit of studying, it must have been quite painful for me to read books.

*****

‘What is this cold air···?’

Clara observed the beauty next to Rohan, just in case.

A woman who shines with healthy beauty.

Her height and limbs were long and slender like those of a model in a fashion magazine, her chest was as large as that of a person who was said to be an instructor, and her waist was slim.

There wasn’t a single ounce of fat visible on her exposed abdomen.

What selfish genes!

Clara was faced with evidence that the world was unfair.

Although appearance is one thing that catches the eye, there is another important aspect that cannot be overlooked.

‘Go, a strong person···.’

Although not as much as the red-haired woman that Rohan had told her was the Academy instructor, she felt full of magic and had a large presence.

Clara used the horrors and mistakes of her past as a lesson.

I observed the situation while killing off any traces more cleanly than before.

“Store Manager. This is the guy I told you about··· Yes··· That guy.”

“Hello! Please call me Noah! Please take care of me!”

Noah’s voice became lively as if he had been waiting for Rohan’s introduction.

The store manager smiled warmly.

“Oh my, thank you for coming to this remote bookstore.”

“This is my favorite smell among all the bookstores I’ve been to!”

“Hehe, really? Thanks for saying that.”

“The large bookstores on the street don’t use wooden bookshelves, so they don’t have this kind of smell!”

Noah said that the scent was soothing and continued the conversation with the store manager as if they had known each other for a long time.

Rohan was astonished at the terrifying sociability that erased his own existence.

“The bookstore is better when there is some noise than when it is too quiet, so Miss Noah can play comfortably. Rohan takes good care of her.”

“···Yes. I will take care of it.”

“Thank you!”

Noah smiled brightly at the words the store manager said as he prepared to leave work.

He looks at Rohan as if he is looking at something.

“Then it’s time for the old man to go. Enjoy this with our grandma.”

The store manager left the bookstore, holding the gift Rohan had bought in one hand.

It was an inexpensive gift, but Rohan was satisfied because the store manager seemed happy.

“Kuhaha, I studied hard, so I’ll cool my head a bit.”

“It didn’t break because I put in some theory, right?”

A strange laugh that didn’t match his appearance. Rohan stood at the checkout counter, laughing in vain.

I wore an apron with the bookstore name on it.

“What should I watch~”

“Can’t you open the plastic bag before paying?”

“I know that much too.”

Noah digs between the shelves filled with comic books.

Rohan took his eyes off of it and looked around the empty bookstore.

Because there is a girl I am looking for.

‘Where is Clara?’

It’s unlikely that it has arrived yet.

Did he hide after sensing the aura of Noah Frozenheart, who is no less than a clingy monster?

“Calculate this for me!”

“Have you already chosen?”

“Yes!”

Noah piled comic books on the counter.

The title is “A Man Who Cooks and a Picky Eater.” When I scanned the barcode and checked the genre, it was classified as a romantic comedy and gag.

“Volume 1 to 24? I brought them all up to the end···.”

Noah chuckled as Rohan started stacking books on one side, making a squeak! squeak! sound.

Place the card between your fingers and spin it around to make a payment.

“I’ll watch it till the end even if it’s not fun. I like the drawing style.”

“Why don’t you search and see the reviews?”

“That’s not good. I don’t want to read it with preconceived notions.”

“Oh··· That’s a good point. Give me your card. I’ll pay for it.”

As Rohan tries to take the card, Noah quickly pulls his hand away.

The playful girl’s face only makes Rohan anxious.

“I’m a guest. Do it right.”

“···.”

“Hurry up! It’s a legitimate demand!”

Rohan knows how to react the fastest in times like these.

It’s not that hard, so it’s best to just listen. Rohan raised the corners of his lips into a sales smile.

“Total 24 volumes, 10 coins, 80 tokens. Do you need the paper envelope for 1 token?”

“No!”

“Do you have a savings card?”

“No!”

Is it fun to have an unconventional conversation with a classmate?

Noah’s tail moves from side to side.

“Do you pay by card?”

“Yes! With this!”

“How would you like to pay in installments?”

“Lump sum payment!”

I guess he was satisfied because I handled it simply.

Noah carried the comic books he had paid for with both arms and his tail to a corner, then sat down and began to unwrap them.

It’s clear where she first came from, but the white tiger girl feels comfortable as if she’s at home.

‘I feel truly free.’

Rohan looked around again in admiration, trying to find Clara.

But I couldn’t find it.

I wasn’t sure if it was somewhere and I couldn’t find it or if I was trying to find it when it wasn’t there.

‘There’s also a possibility that he really didn’t come.’

Rohan took out his phone and sent a message to Clara.

Jiiing──!!!

The reply came as if it had been waiting.

[ Clara : ╥﹏╥ ]

When asked where he was, a crying emoticon flew in.

Rohan blinked when he saw the message.

I immediately called Clara to find out what was going on.

Doo doo doo doo── Clara’s voice was heard as the signal sounded.

“Oh, brother···.”

A real voice heard, not a phone call.

Only then did I see it.

Rohan noticed a girl who was more cowering than usual, so he left the counter and approached Clara.

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong?”

“···.”

There are probably some predictable reasons, but I’m asking just in case.

Clara moves her hand without saying a word and gently grabs the edge of her apron.

Her slightly protruding lips give off a pouty vibe. In Rohan’s eyes, it’s just cute.

“I feel discouraged because Clara doesn’t welcome me when I start work.”

“···.”

“Did you eat all the macarons?”

Nodding slightly.

“Good job. I’m glad Clara said it was delicious.”

“···.”

The girl held her apron a little tighter and pursed her lips.

In the meantime, there was a sound of approaching people. Clara’s head turned to one side.

“What? Who are you talking to?”

The moment Noah appeared, holding a comic book in one hand, and spoke.

“Hic!”

Clara swallowed a compressed scream and moved to the opposite side of the bookstore in an instant.

Movements like a cat that has seen a cucumber.

Noah raised the corners of his lips in admiration.

“Wow! Who are you? Your feet are as fast as Nose’s?”

“Ahh··· Oppa···.”

As Noah’s eyes sparkled with interest, Clara looked at him for help.

Rohan stood between Clara and Noah, blocking their passage.

“Go back and read the comics.”

“I’m not the one eating it···!”

Noah looks resentful, but there’s nothing he can do.

Because extreme extroverts and introverts need a lot of time to understand each other.

“Do you want to read a comic book together? I’m still reading volume 1, but is it fun? Let’s talk because I’m bored!”

“Story···.”

Noah, who was sticking out next to Rohan, tried to talk.

Clara muttered, remembering something from the White Tiger Girl’s words.

“Stop and fall before you give me the workbook and make me review it. Guest.”

“Tell the store manager? He’s forcing me to study!”

“Do whatever you want. You’ll be praised for doing a good job.”

“Torture is prohibited under the laws of the Three Kingdoms! It’s inhumane!”

“What should I do? The guest is a Tigrova person, so it doesn’t apply to you. And studying is not torture.”

Clara was watching the two bickering.

I gave voice to the thrilling emotions I felt for the first time.

“Joe, I like it!”

“Look at that. It’s uncomfortable… Huh? What did you say?”

Rohan turned his head at Clara’s answer.

Thinking that I had misheard, I looked at him again to ask for an answer.

Clara stared at Noah, her lips trembling.

I said it again.

“Let’s watch comics together···, and, we talk···.”