episode_0043

I arrived at the classroom and shook Yumina who was sleeping.

“It’s morning, why are you sleeping? Wake up.”

“Ugh….”

Yumina cringed desperately.

“I’m sleepy. Don’t wake me up.”

“More than that, get up. Do you know what happened earlier? I was going to school and Do Yoo-geon told me to get up.”

Yumina woke up from a dream.

“Don’t sleep when you get to school.”

“I was sleepy because I stayed up all night yesterday….”

“With your boyfriend?”

Yumina yawned.

“My boyfriends have all cleaned up. I’m also a sophomore now. I stayed up all night to do some work.”

During the night? Umm. Well, you’ll figure it out.

“Okay, okay. Earlier, when I was going to school, I asked Do Yoo-geon if he was hiding anything from me? But he said he wasn’t hiding anything.”

“Wait a minute I’m losing context. What is he hiding?”

“Ah, yes. I should tell you that first. I didn’t hear from Do Yoo-geon while school was closed, so I went to his house to visit him. I found him on the way and ran into him on the street.”

“Then it’s not a coincidence.”

“Anyway. I met him and he said he had other plans. But when I saw him, something seemed suspicious so I secretly followed him.”

“You mean stalking me? Hmm….”

“Well, well, anyway.”

I briefly explained what happened at that time.

“Crack strategy?”

Yumina was lost in thought.

“Okay. I don’t know why you’re doing such dangerous things. Are you lacking pocket money? Then you can just tell me.”

“I get it. It’s because I like it.”

“What are you talking about? What does it matter?”

“You could just confess right away, but it’s unnecessary.”

“If you’re confessing in the first place, he probably doesn’t love me.”

“That can’t be possible! Your face turns red and you act like this when I’m around you. So, that’s right!”

Yumina said while making a gesture. I’m suddenly excited and upset.

“That’s your experience, mine is a world different.”

The reaction was strange. Oh my, I don’t understand. How should I explain this? Why not just let yourself experience it?

I cleared my head, smiled slightly, and made eye contact with Yumina. As they remained silent, Yumina avoided eye contact and stuttered.

“Why why?”

My face was red.

“Look. Everyone says it’s like this. If you pay a little attention, it’ll look like this. The illusion is also oily.”

“No…”

Yumina was so wronged that she died.

“Oh, that’s right. Could it be a case of mistaken feelings? Do Yu-geon has no dating experience. He could be mistaken, right?”

“You think love is too difficult. Illusion is also an emotion.”

I had a good idea.

“You said you’re not dating anyone right now, right? Then, would you like to date Do Yoo-geon for a while? If it’s just for a little while, I can give you permission.”

“That’s a strange sound again!”

Surprised. His voice was loud and attracted attention both inside and outside the classroom. As I glanced around the classroom, all eyes disappeared.

“Why do you say Do Yoo-gun is a good match among many boys?”

“You can’t take it like that!”

Yumina grabbed this shoulder and shook it off. Oh, why are you like this?

“Shake your head.”

“I’m telling you to shake! Think, Miss. Think!”

“What are you saying?”

If I were to think about it, I would first try to stop Do Yu-geon.

* * *

“So, if you draw the bow and release it at the right time, it will go with a swish and hit.”

As he said, I pressed the button on the gamepad and released it when the target passed by. As the arrow flew by, the target jumped. The arrow stuck in the floor.

“Is this not working?”

“Don’t rush me. Why is the level design like this?”

I went into the settings, adjusted the sensitivity, and pulled the bow again. The target passed quickly, but I passed this one for now.

“I can’t even shoot this time.”

“Oh wait a minute.”

The next target passed and the bow was fired. The target accelerated and dodged the arrow. No, this is not it. The hand holding the gamepad was shaking.

“If this happens, the game won’t work.”

“No, I made this into a mess of a game. Do something else.”

The guy nodded his head in agreement and turned off the game. Ugh, I’m more annoyed.

“Isn’t it funny if you show off when you only got one hit?”

“I’m not trying to brag, but there’s a big difference in level between a one-shot and a zero-shot.”

“Then try shooting again.”

“I already turned off the game.”

“Then turn it back on.”

“The game wasn’t fun.”

I operated the gamepad and kindly turned on the game again. Do Yu-geon bowed his head and shot the arrow at the target. The target slowed down and avoided it, but the arrow that missed hit the target. why?

“oh.”

Do Yu-geon’s eyes widened and he revealed that he didn’t even know how to guess.

“Shoot again.”

“No, no. The difference between the two rooms and the zero room is huge. There’s no need to show me more. Let’s play another game.”

Do Yu-geon turned off the game and looked through the game list.

“What should I do?”

“well.”

Time passed quietly.

“When we ran into each other before.”

“Before? Oh, when school closed?”

“Yeah. At that time. I heard they were going to a cafe, so I wanted coffee, so I went to the cafe.”

“I drink too much coffee. Then I don’t grow taller. There is still a difference in my height.”

“That’s none of your business. Anyway, that’s why I went there, and by chance you happened to be at the cafe I went to.”

The guy who was looking at the game list on the screen looked back.

“I didn’t know you were here.”

“That’s because I didn’t talk to you. We were having a serious conversation so I didn’t talk to you.”

“Seriously?”

“Yes. I heard it briefly and couldn’t hear it properly, but I heard the gist of it.”

“Oh, wait a minute, I know what you’re talking about.”

“What?”

The guy shifted his gaze to the screen and operated the gamepad. The list of games whizzed by quickly.

“Don’t do it because it’s dangerous?”

“I know. Just act as you know.”

“I know it’s dangerous. I’m going to do it anyway.”

“why?”

Do Yu-geon blinked for a moment and then smiled slightly.

“Is it because I have to match the equipment to attack?”

I’m not in the mood to joke.

“Come on, don’t take it too seriously. I’m not trying to kill you.”

“Whether you die or not, what’s dangerous is dangerous.”

“I know, so stop. If you keep stopping me, I don’t want to hear it.”

I was about to say something, but I closed my mouth. upset. When I was young, I listened to what was told to me, but now that I’m older, I don’t listen to it anymore.

Among the games, I chose chess and turned it on. The guy looked reluctant.

“I don’t know the rules of chess.”

“just do it.”

We played a game of chess.

“Castling.”

“What is castling again?”

“If you don’t know, you lose. Check.”

“What is castling?”

“It’s Merong. Check.”

“Wait a minute!”

“Checkmate. You’re so bad.”

* * *

“First of all, as I said before, today is a test. All we need to do is check for possible problems along the way and figure out the level. If it feels dangerous, we will skip it right away. So the important thing is to say it right away if you feel something is wrong. Communication between each other is the key. .”

When I peeked my head out from the roof and looked down the alley, I saw Do Yu-gun listening to the pyromancer’s warnings. There was a crack in front of it.

First of all, the pyromancer is an adult, so I don’t think he wants to rush to his death. Should I consider this fortunate or natural?

“Are you sure you don’t collect grasshoppers?”

At those words, the necromancer muttered sullenly.

“It’s time to graze… But I still love it because it’s the time of year to feed us.”

“Well, they look like weeds, hahaha! I’m thinking of digging up a few, but I’ll decide based on the situation. We can dig them up today, but according to the plan, once we clear out the mobs from the crack and get out, the people in charge will go in and collect them, so for now. “You don’t need to worry too much.”

After the explanation, there was silence for a moment. Perhaps bored by the situation, Do Yu-geon wandered around the crack. Back in the day, if you approached the crack, you could go straight through the system’s procedures, but now it seems you have to go through a magical girl. I think it’s because the system disappeared and hasn’t been restored to its original state yet.

A magical girl walked out from one side of the alley with ice cream in her mouth. Next to him was Yumina, also eating ice cream. Why are you here?

Do Yu-geon also looked at Yumina intently, as if he was embarrassed. Yumina waved her hand calmly.

“To remind you of the precautions, there are dogs inside, so please be careful and don’t let your guard down as their level is high. It won’t be difficult, but it’s not dangerous either. Don’t take your anger out on us if you get hurt. Do you have any other questions?”

“Can I go in now?”

“Just a moment. I’ll get ready.”

As the magical girl approached the crack and worked on something, Yumina sneakily approached Do Yoo-geon. He’s saying something, but I can’t hear him because he’s muttering his voice.

I brought it because I was afraid this would happen. I took out a small listening device from my pocket and threw it in an appropriate place below. I put my earphones in my ears and launched the phone app. How did you use this… … . I heard how to use it from the security chief, but it’s a bit unfamiliar. Should I have tried it in advance? I looked at the app in confusion for a moment.

“The lady was worried.”

Ah, that’s it.

“Cha Ha-neul, I’m always worried.”

What does it actually mean? Who is this because of? Is this the part to be angry about?

“That’s true, but if you keep worrying, she might cross the line.”

Yumina? Are you saying something strange?

“That’s scary.”

Don’t agree again.

“Okay, that’s it!”

“Then let’s go in.”

Do Yu-geon entered the crack along with others.

The magical girl said to Yumina.

“I heard it’s a new ice cream and it’s delicious. I should have bought another one.”

“If I did that, it would have melted.”

“If it melts, won’t it be just as delicious as it is melted?”

A magic circle appeared over the finished stick and the stick disappeared. It’s like the space-time magic I saw last time. Yumina frowned.

“Don’t just use magic.”

“What do you think?”

The girl giggled.

good. First of all, it looks like you two are friends. Then, let’s go without hesitation.

I grabbed the money bag next to me and jumped down the alley. Through the action of magic, my feet slowly touched the alley floor.

The magical girl who saw this opened her eyes wide.

“Who are you?”

“This guy is your friend.”

When I pointed to Yumina, the girl looked back and forth between me and Yumina, then nodded.

“That lady? She definitely looks like a lady.”

“Did I tell you about my lady?”

“Maybe? I’ll go to the convenience store for a moment. You two can talk.”

The magic circle sparkled and the girl disappeared. I looked at Yumina with narrow eyes.

“Is this why you stayed up all night?”

“haha?”

“Well, that’s good. It makes things easier. I’m going in here too, so can you help me?”

“It’s the nuance that it’s natural to help.”

huh? I tilted my head.

“no?”

“That’s right. Who wouldn’t help our dear lady?”

“Then I’ll go in, so help me. Or can I just go in like this?”

“You can’t just go in. Just wait.”

Yumina worked in front of the crack.

“That’s it.”

I approached the crack.

“If I go in now, I’ll run into you.”

“Oh, that’s right. I would have been in big trouble.”

We spent some time chatting.

“It’s not good to interfere too much.”

“Then leave me in danger?”

“That’s not what I’m saying, in a situation like this, you should tell Do Yoo-geon’s parents. It’s not for you to stop them.”

“Do Yu-geon doesn’t like that.”

“Really, you’re too behind Do Yu-geon. If my lady treated everyone like that, she would be popular.”

“I’m still popular even now.”

Yumina was speechless.

I glanced at the time. I think it would be okay to go in if I waited around this time. If you wait too long, you might end up encountering something coming out of a crack. Ah, if you think about it that way, I shouldn’t have waited here.

I gently threw the bag at Yumina. Yumina accepted it in a hurry.

“What is this?”

“Originally, I had to ask a magical girl I didn’t know, so I prepared it in advance, but it was useless. Just keep it for yourself.”

It went into the crack.