Chapter Index

    “It may not be a time to call it a reunion, but it is a time for the cadets to celebrate their safety and rest.”

    “···.”

    After saying those words, Jooyeon left the place.

    The infirmary door slams shut!

    Rohan felt slightly annoyed at the lead actor leaving him in such an awkward atmosphere.

    ‘Oh, I’m so tired. I want to run away.’

    Noah’s tail is wagging. He’s watching me with his predatory eyes gleaming.

    I don’t know what that expression means.

    Ichinose only turns her head this way with her eyes hidden, but it feels very, very burdensome.

    “···.”

    In the silence between the rustling of a thin curtain.

    Ichinose rose carefully from her seat, and Noah followed suit.

    Rohan held his breath as he saw the two girls approaching with brisk strides.

    Again!

    Ichinose stopped in front of the hospital bed, bowed her head respectfully while holding the sword in her arms.

    Noah also hurriedly tried to show his best courtesy.

    “I want to put everything else aside and thank Rohan. Thank you. And··· I’m glad you’re safe.”

    “Thank you. I survived thanks to you.”

    It’s not something to be thankful for because I acted according to my nature, but it’s a shame that the conversation I had with the main character was leaked.

    “I’m glad both of you are safe.”

    Rohan felt that his answer was difficult and smiled awkwardly to cover it up.

    “I never intended to eavesdrop on the conversation with the instructor. I just tried not to interrupt until the instructor was finished speaking.”

    “That’s right! That’s why I kept quiet.”

    Rohan also knows what the two are trying to say.

    In the first place, eavesdropping on the main character’s conversation is impossible for a cadet.

    “I just woke up and was out of my mind. How’s Corin?”

    Let’s change the subject without bringing up the awkward topic.

    Ichinose hesitated for a moment before giving an answer.

    “The medical results are fine. I just woke up and ate breakfast. I’m sleeping normally now.”

    “Corin must be tired from traveling with me on a deserted island!”

    Noah created a ticklish atmosphere by doing a self-diss.

    Ichinose lightly relayed the thought to Rohan.

    “It’s been about 6 hours since Rohan slept and the sticker was removed by the instructor.”

    Now that I think about it, there was something like that.

    Rohan felt the back of his neck and realized that the object that had been causing him discomfort was gone.

    “The Snow-75 pistol is completely broken. I think it couldn’t hold its power.”

    “You shot it properly once. You used it well enough.”

    When I go back, I’ll need to get a proper pistol.

    I felt like I needed to get some advice from Zion and Clara.

    “Honestly, I have a lot to say to Rohan. I have a lot to ask and I want to express my gratitude properly.”

    “Yeah! Yeah!”

    Noah also seemed to be in the same position as Ichinose and nodded vigorously.

    “But I’ll endure it for now. I also know that Rohan needs rest, as the instructor said.”

    “Buy me something delicious next time. We can talk about it then.”

    Let Rohan speak with a smile as usual.

    Ichinose nodded slightly, saying she understood.

    “I will never forget your kindness. Food aside, I will repay you somehow.”

    “Me too! Dad said that forgetting favors is like being an animal! I’m not an animal, I’m a beast, so I won’t forget!”

    After saying that, the girls disappeared like a storm, as if they would not listen to Rohan’s rejection.

    Rohan closed his eyes and quietly looked at the door through which Ichinose and Noah disappeared.

    ““···.””

    Again. Again. Again. Again.

    Ichinose and Noah left the infirmary and walked down the long hallway.

    The footsteps lead to the place where the cadets are gathered and resting.

    While moving my legs like that.

    Noah, who was walking while looking at the ceiling, suddenly chuckled and revealed his feelings.

    “Haha! It’s the first time I’ve seen a guy look cool besides my dad.”

    Ichinose stopped walking in surprise.

    He creaked his frozen head and turned towards Noah.

    He asks as if he misheard.

    “Noah. What did you just say···?”

    “Why? It’s true. It’s much better than those who pretend to be manly.”

    “That’s···.”

    Although Noah gets along well with everyone, this is the first time Ichinose has heard someone openly call a guy cool.

    Looking at his excited expression, it didn’t seem like a joke.

    “Well, it’s just a feeling like that. My heart was pounding quite a bit?”

    “···.”

    “They say everyone risks their life, but I’ve never actually seen such a strong determination or spirit.”

    “I know what you mean.”

    “And I’m so angry! I’m so weak! I can’t even beat that old man… If it were my dad, he’d kill me with one punch! When I go back, it’s training! Training! Training! ”

    Ichinose found Noah’s determination impressive.

    An act of revealing such feelings to others without hiding them. It is impossible for oneself.

    How can he be so honest?

    i envy you.

    ··

    ··

    The transport ship is currently heading to Academy City.

    After finishing his sleep in the infirmary, Rohan joined the group of Class 1 and took back the phone he had been keeping.

    ‘I hope Zion and Clara are doing well.’

    The exam ended sooner than expected.

    Zion and Clara’s faces are blurred with worry.

    Rohan turned on his smartphone, thinking of the two girls who might be in the dorm right now.

    Just as Academy City began to come into view through the transport ship’s window, I confirmed that the communications company had established a connection.

    Zing! Zing! Zing! Zing!

    Crazy ringing vibration.

    Rohan was startled, turned off the vibrator, and checked his phone.

    The group is flooded with messages.

    [Clara: Sister Sion also wants her own cup and spoon, so I’m on my way to buy them! ☆ミ(o*・ω・)ノ]

    [Zion: Clara and I had hamburgers for lunch]

    [Clara: (*•؎ •)]

    [Zion: Photo]

    ··

    ··

    [Clara: Back to the dorm! Today, Sion-unnie was hunted on the street 12 times! There was even a famous agency! (¬‿¬)]

    [Zion: Clara had been hiding her presence for over 3 hours… When I raised my voice to order a hamburger, the employee asked for Clara’s number]

    [Clara: It’s hard to get around! I need you, Oppa! ✘_✘]

    [Zion: I agree]

    ··

    ··

    [Zion: Received the prestigious title of Tigrova]

    [Zion: The CCTV footage from the past Monolith has also been resolved. Yuho said he will handle it after investigating it in Tigrova.]

    ‘How many are there?’

    I haven’t even gotten halfway down yet. I’m sure there are at least a few hundred of them piled up.

    Before Rohan informed them that he was going back, he read them carefully and smiled happily, confirming how well the two of them were getting along.

    As I was about halfway down, a new message started coming up in real time.

    [Clara: Σ(ʘωʘノ)ノ Oppa read it!!!]

    [Zion: Rohan? Were you granted rest?]

    Rohan chuckled and continued typing.

    A word that the exam finished quickly and I’m heading back now.

    Plus, it says that they are almost there.

    Just as I was deciding to call and hear her voice, unfortunately, Jooyeon started broadcasting.

    ─ Announcement to the cadets of Class 1. The transport ship will land in 5 minutes, so please sit down and wait.

    The place we arrived at was Orion Academy.

    The cadets poured out of the transport ship and the protagonist gathered the cadets of Class 1 and began to finish up.

    “It won’t be a fatigue that will go away overnight, but everyone should go to school tomorrow. There will be no classes. I will also guarantee you a proper rest after school.”

    This was expected as the exam ended quickly and with a lot of commotion.

    After making sure that there were no voices of opposition or displeasure, the protagonist continued speaking.

    “Today, go back to the dorm and focus on resting. If you have any problems, contact the instructor at any time.”

    Now that such an incident has occurred, the Academy cannot sit back and relax.

    We must collect as much testimony as possible from the cadets, and we must do our best to take action for the cadets who have been injured, even if it is minor.

    “Then disband.”

    “““Thank you for your hard work!!!”””

    The cadets raised their voices and scattered.

    *****

    Ichinose decided to follow the lead actor’s advice to focus on relieving fatigue.

    When I arrived at the dorm, I warmed up in the hot water, talked to my parents on speakerphone, and did some stretching.

    Noah fell asleep upon arrival and did not respond to the message.

    ‘ramen···.’

    When I got hungry, ramen suddenly came to mind.

    This is the first time something like this has happened.

    I went to the convenience store and bought some ramen.

    I tried my best to make it by myself, but it didn’t taste good.

    If Rohan’s creation was worth 100 points, this would probably be worth 10 points.

    I can’t eat. I decided to just brush my teeth and go to sleep.

    “Ugh···.”

    A soft and warm bed. Lie down on it, close your eyes, and lie down for three minutes.

    Ichinose felt embarrassed and raised her upper body.

    ‘What is it? Why is the pillow like this?’

    The pillow I’ve been using for a long time is now causing a slight discomfort that I’ve never felt before.

    The girl sat on the bed and fumbled with her hair, wondering if the shape of the back of her head had changed.

    It’s round. No problem.

    She is born with a beautiful head.

    “Ha!”

    Feeling helpless, I lay back down, hugging the dolls lined up on the bed.

    I can sleep well. Compared to a deserted island, this is heaven.

    If I were to give it an objective score, I’d give this pillow a 98.

    There is no shortage.

    But there was a strange feeling of regret.

    ‘100 points is greed. This is more than enough.’

    It seems like good thoughts continue.

    My mind drifts off to dreamland and I draw pictures in a blur.

    Looking back on an unforgettable day.

    “···.”

    Rohan’s words and actions came to mind clearly.

    My heart is pounding just like Noah said.

    Whoosh!

    Ichinose pulled the blanket up to her face.

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