episode_0057

Immediately after ringing the doorbell.

A red light came on on the intercom installed next to the door.

As if Im A-rin had checked on me, she turned off the intercom without saying a word.

Soon, I began to feel faint signs of presence beyond the door.

“Phew… … .”

One day, am I mistaken in feeling more nervous than when I went on a date with my first love?

Beep ─

At the sound of the door opening, I touched my hair and took a step back, making eye contact with her who was slightly exposed through the slowly opening door.

“… … .”

With her silver hair naturally loose, she was wearing a thin cardigan that seemed to have been put on in a hurry, and underneath it was a thin dress rather than the cute pajamas she always wore.

however… .

Maybe I was looking at it wrong, but my chest, which had been tight compared to usual, seemed so free.

As if he wasn’t wearing any underwear.

“… come in… .”

I suddenly came to my senses when Im A-rin’s voice pierced my ear, and I quickly looked away and stepped into the front door.

Good profit… … Thump-clap-

That’s how I entered her house.

‘… It’s a bit dark.’

As soon as I entered Arin Lim’s house, I had the feeling that it was strangely dark.

From the thick blackout curtains that don’t seem to let in even a single ray of light, to the mood lights installed here and there.

Perhaps because the entire house was softly lit, it felt somewhat dreamy.

“… Sit down.”

As I followed Lim A-rin’s instructions and calmly took a seat on the sofa, she also quietly hugged me and placed her buttocks side by side.

It’s okay if it’s a cramped sofa, but it’s obvious to anyone that they’re clinging to a large sofa that’s perfect for sleeping like this.

But since I didn’t particularly dislike her, I pretended not to notice her warmth that I could secretly feel and spoke quietly.

“I’m sorry for hiding it.”

No special excuse was made.

Since I came here to apologize, there was no need to do so.

however… .

“… … .”

Perhaps because she was angry, Lim A-rin did not answer right away.

She just quietly leaned against me, and after a while, she seemed to have finally gathered her thoughts and spoke softly.

“… What can I do… , it didn’t exist… ?”

It is also true that it cannot be helped.

Obviously, I belong to the Sejin guild, and she belongs to the rival Cheonhwa guild.

No matter how close we were, it was impossible for me to say that I was in charge of producing Black Rose.

“… Yes.”

“… I see… .”

but.

Anyway, it is true that I hurt Arin Lim.

That’s why I took the risk and came here,

I wanted to give her a proper apology.

Sigh─

I quietly moved my hand to wrap around her shoulder and gently hugged her, apologizing once again.

“I’m sorry.”

Her small tremors are faintly conveyed.

In line with the unexplained trembling, a faint palpitation began to arise.

“I didn’t have any bad feelings towards you. just… .”

“… Because public life and living are two different things… . … Right?”

“… Yes.”

Fortunately, the kind-hearted Lim A-rin fully understood what I meant.

It was just a coincidence of many coincidences.

Sreuk…

At that time, Lim A-rin gently hugged me with both arms.

“… !”

Her vivid warmth and overwhelming softness felt through the thin fabric.

I flinched involuntarily at that unfamiliar and strange feeling, but then I followed her and hugged her as if nothing had happened.

Lim A-rin slowly confessed as if she had finally relaxed into my touch.

“I… . I was so scared… . I thought you were disappointed in me… . I was so scared… . Black… .”

“No. Why am I disappointed in you?”

“Well, because of the test… .”

“If you were going to be disappointed because of something like that, you would have been disappointed a long time ago.”

“… Ugh… . Sorry… .”

I quietly patted Lim A-rin, who was crying, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

I feel strange.

It just felt strange.

“… Come here.”

I picked up Arin Lim and made her sit on my legs.

Then, through the dim lighting, he carefully touched her messed up face and asked a question vaguely.

“Do you hate me?”

There are many reasons why I still have good feelings for Im A-rin, unlike Seol Joo-hee and Hong Yu-ra, but there is one that is more important than anything else.

“You don’t like me because I’m a promiscuous guy who met random women and behaved carelessly?”

“Oh, no… ! Absolutely not… !”

Arin Lim believed in me.

Unlike the other two.

Of course, I’m not really the trash that the rumors say, but anyway, Lim A-rin took it all in stride and fell in love with me.

But how could you not find it pretty?

Side─

“… … !”

She was startled for a moment by the brief, fleeting kiss, covered her mouth, and made eye contact with wide eyes.

And after appreciating her for a moment, overflowing with loveliness, I hugged her carefully and whispered softly.

“Just a little… . Let’s stay like this for a little while.”

“… … Yes.”

Lim A-rin didn’t seem to like it that much, so she quickly clung to her.

The breaths that had been carefully exhaled were naturally matching the beat to each other’s heartbeats.

The body temperature that had been leisurely exchanged suddenly became so hot that it felt like everything would melt.

“… … .”

How long has it been since we were hugging and feeling each other so completely?

At some point, Im A-rin pulled out her legs and subtly wrapped them around my waist, clinging to me even more tightly.

As if I didn’t hold her,

Conversely, I felt like she was tying me up.

*

After Black Rose achieved first place, there was a big stir in the hunter industry.

[Queens, is this okay? ]

[Black Rose, the reason it regained first place]

[Sejin General Manager Lee Hye-ri “This season belongs to the Black Rose.”]

[Cheonhwa Guild’s choice gave rise to doubt… … ]

Black Rose, who seemed like they would never regain first place, achieved first place.

and.

Queens, who never seemed likely to come down from the throne, fell to second place.

The media showed endless interest in the unexpected event and began to pour out all kinds of topics… .

[Sejin Guild “For hunters, gates are better than cameras.”]

Sejin Guild eliminated all external schedules and declared its intention to focus on the gate until the end of the season, causing a great shock to the hunter industry, which had previously only pursued money.

While the guild was so powerful, its stock price was rising… .

“Director Gu… . I’ve been hearing various things these days. Is everything going well?”

“Yes, yes… ! It’s a little creaky, but it’s going well… !”

The Cheonhwa Guild was truly an emergency.

Kook-il was called to Cheonhwa Group every day and had to bow down and barely hold his position.

In order to regain first place, they urgently shortened the schedule and began making belated repairs, such as establishing a new system.

It was a situation where the phrase “repairing the barn after losing the cow” is perfect.

‘I’m going crazy, really… !’

In fact, it was just an unfair experience.

I just did what I was told to do so as not to die, but everyone was only blaming me, so I was going crazy and jumping around.

“Captain. that… , Joohee couldn’t contact me… .”

“Ah… ! I told you to skip everything from your schedule!”

“Well, the leader told me not to take this out… .”

“Just take it all out! What kind of schedule does he have now!? Cancel everything!!!”

“Oh, I understand.”

It’s literally like adding insult to injury.

Immediately after being defeated at the gate, Seol Joo-hee suddenly disappeared.

The shock of defeat must have been too great, so I occasionally check on Hong Yu-ra’s fate… .

Thanks to this, I couldn’t even see my face, let alone my schedule that was pushed back.

“Ugh!! Why are you doing this to me!!”

Around this time, Nookil was alone, tearing out his hair and kicking his office desk.

Team Seoul City Hall’s debut match has finally arrived.

“F, producer… ! Uh, what should I do… ! I can’t calm down… !”

Bang Han-na, who was about to enter the position, was so nervous that she grabbed Do Ji-hyuk and made a fuss.

“Would you like me to put one of Cheongsimhwan in my mouth?”

“Chae, did you bring it… ?!”

“No.”

“Huh… .”

“I can’t eat anything bitter… . It’s already difficult if this happens.”

“But, it can’t be helped… !”

“Look at Seowon. How fine are you?”

“Seowon isn’t usually nervous… !”

As Bang Han-na said, Jin Seo-won, who was checking the equipment with Han Gyu-ri for the last time, looked calm as usual… .

“Seowon. Would you like to shake your head a little?”

“… Like this?”

“Shaking?”

“… No.”

“Then this is done… .”

In fact, Jinseowon is a unique case.

Like Bang Han-na, Kim Na-rae, who was checking the equipment with Kim Jun-hyung, was also shaking with tension.

‘Maybe it’s good… .’

Do Ji-hyuk was worried as he looked closely at Bang Han-na, who was especially nervous.

Taking the first step is the most important, and for Hunter, the first debut match is the most important.

So, at the lower level gate where I had previously entered to get used to the gate, I tried to motivate Bang Hannah by saying that I would cook her something delicious… .

Since I couldn’t give a reward every time, I tried to brainstorm and come up with a good idea.

and… .

“!”

In an instant, a good idea flashed in Do Ji-hyuk’s mind.

“Hannah.”

“… yes… ?”

“You know the ‘Well done’ stamp, right?”

“… Wow, suddenly… ?”

“If you finish this gate well and come out, I will give you a stamp.”

“Yes… ?”

Bang Han-na, who was in a daze, couldn’t immediately understand Do Ji-hyuk’s words.

“Hmm… . For every 10 you collect, 1 wish ticket. How about it?”

And Do Ji-hyuk’s explanation that followed made him pause for a moment… .

“… The right to wish?”

As if it had been like that for some time, his eyes started to sparkle and he started to show interest.

“Yes. A wish that grants anything.”

“G, really… ? anything… ?”

Hanna Bang’s eyes sparkled at the keyword ‘I will listen to anything’.

Do Ji-hyuk nodded and began handing out empty checks without hesitation.

“Okay, this is the first gate… . I used my heart! Two seals!”

“Two, two… !”

It was like giving meaningless points at a retreat.

Gulp─

Bang Hanna swallowed her saliva, let her imagination run wild, and clenched her fists.

‘cute.’

Do Ji-hyuk smiled irresponsibly as he saw Bang Han-na, who had suddenly become less nervous.

“Standby! 3 minutes ago!”

Entry time has already arrived.

“I comfort the kids well. Because I have it. Got it?”

“Yes… !”

Do Ji-hyuk left behind Bang Han-na, who had already recovered his tension, and took his place in the command seat, leaving a word of encouragement to the other team members.

“5 seconds before entry! 4, 3, 2… ! Enter!”

Team Seoul City Hall’s first subjugation battle has finally begun.