episode_0039

The store’s growth graph slightly decreased.

It has become a typical store with about 5 to 6 customers per day.

If you think about it, it’s something to be thankful for.

If this growth rate had continued, the already small store would have become so crowded that it would no longer be able to receive customers.

In fact, thanks to this reduced speed, the lines have started to form based on reservations, and it is reasonably busy now.

Unless the turnover rate is increased by expanding the space and recruiting employees, it will be difficult to increase further than this.

“Thank you for visiting!”

For reference, the number of customers increases through regular visits and word of mouth from those regulars.

Since the store is so special and we don’t have enough money to promote it, we rely on that.

Although it has become quite prosperous, it means that there is still a long way to go.

Recently, they must have spent a lot of money on a major construction project and built a spa bath, so they will do their best to serve customers.

Jingling…

“Huh? ‘Jewel’ Zenit, did you forget something?”

“Ah, ahhh… !”

However, when the customer who had just finished paying by credit card walks back in, he tilts his head.

Eventually, he becomes convinced when he sees someone pushing in front of him.

Height stretched straight up and down.

A gorgeous scroll goes down along the truly sculptural jawline.

A person who becomes a picture just by walking around with a folded fan behind him.

“Mr. Seohan?!”

“Hahaha. Nice to meet you after a long time, Jiwoo.”

-Kaaa!

Suddenly, the inside of the store turned upside down.

The S-Class Rank 1 came to the store.

*

We were busy trying to sort out the chaos inside the store for about 5 minutes.

When No. 1 ‘guru’ Seohan barged into the store, a customer who was killing time on his phone rushed towards him like a zombie completely besotted with the opposite sex.

Everyone rushes to take pictures and touch them.

Mr. Seohan gently accepted the heroes who stuck to him like moths to a fire, like the protagonist of a romance novel.

Everyone was a hero, but the S-class number one was definitely different in popularity.

Especially if the target is a woman, it completely turns a blind eye.

‘Well, I understand… … .’

He has the best skills that must be recognized as a hero, followed by his handsome appearance.

He has a sweet personality and a charming eye smile that even people of the same sex cannot recognize.

The cool hat and durumagi that he always wears, perhaps because of his own concept.

Can not help it.

He was a man who never missed anything.

The only interaction I have left is spitting on the floor out of jealousy toward the target.

“Okay, if the service is complete, can I talk to the owner now?”

-Yes♥

‘There’s no piper in my house, tsk!’

Why did this person suddenly visit to disrupt the operation of the store?

As I stood at the desk, Mr. Seohan broke through the crowd and stood in front of me.

“Now, since we have received sufficient understanding from the other guests, shall we go in first?”

“Yes? Where do I enter?”

“Huh? Aren’t there certain services to be received at a store called ‘Healing Center’?”

“… … ???”

What did you mean?

After thinking about it for a while, that’s what it meant.

“!!? Mr. Seohan, would you like a massage?!”

“Of course♪”

“Uh, why is Mr. Seohan here…? … ”

“Actually, I was curious.

It’s been said that Ji-woo’s hands are soft, so I should try it too.”

-Kaaagh♡

-Then, Seohan’s naked body… … ♥

-how how!

The brain stops and you can’t hear any noise around you.

Since I only received female customers, I had forgotten about it.

This is not a ‘women-only healing center’ but a ‘hero-only healing center’.

“Ugh… ”

“Any problem?”

I wondered what to do.

I was embarrassed because it was my first time seeing a male customer, but

“… … … … … … I’ll take you inside.”

“Hahaha, let’s go in together.”

I couldn’t bear to refuse.

Because I can’t accept guests anymore.

The person ranked first became the store’s first male customer.

*

I have a strange relationship with Mr. Seohan, who is ranked #1.

When we passed each other at the association, he said hello first, and strangely enough, we became familiar with each other because we ran into each other frequently.

There were many cases where I intervened in emergency situations, like when Lin came by the other day, and I often felt like he was wandering around me.

We don’t know each other in detail, but we still exchange greetings.

However, I would define it as a relationship where you cannot boast that you know each other well.

Cuckoo-cuckoo!

“Hey, Jiwoo.”

“Yes?”

“It’s my first time, but… Do stores usually massage customers’ backs with wooden spatulas?

“Ahh… This is very rude!”

When I came to my senses, I found myself pressing down on Mr. Seohan’s back with a spatula as he lay down.

Perhaps it was a reflection of my inner feelings of not wanting to touch a man’s body, so I treated him carelessly.

The man’s sturdy back is stretched out.

Honestly, her body lines were much prettier than most women’s.

But my testosterone pushes it away with resistance.

It may seem like a pervert to say this, but I’ve become so used to massaging a woman’s body that my male body feels uncomfortable.

It may sound like I’m full, but I even thought about changing the sign to women only.

‘… If you do that, you will be reported as a dangerous business.’

But now I sigh, thinking that it will be difficult to change direction again.

“Well, then I will go properly.”

“Hahaha, please take care of me.”

Hands shaking shakily and then placing them on the muscles.

Place your thumb close to your nice back muscles.

Kuuk!

‘Ugh, it’s hard… !’

The muscles in place were as strong as they appeared.

1st place indeed.

If he could use all kinds of magic and still be physically this good, there would be no such thing as a monster.

I felt jealous for some reason, but since it was work anyway, I continued to apply pressure.

“Ah~ Indeed, if it’s this loose style, heroes might want to come and rest.”

“Thank you for the compliment… Please refrain from talking in this situation.”

“Hmm? Isn’t it the basics of the service industry to have friendly conversations?”

“Honestly, it’s familiar to women, but when I listened to it while massaging a man’s body, it felt a little… … ”

“Hahaha, isn’t that excessive discrimination between men and women?”

For some reason, Mr. Seohan chuckled as if it was funny every time I said something.

Even though it wasn’t a big deal, I kept whimpering for a while, wondering what was fun, and then slowly opened my mouth.

“Now then, let’s talk about the real purpose.”

“Yes?”

“While I was massaging, I twisted my fingers and secretly made a transparent wall in this room only.

Now our voices cannot be heard outside.”

“!”

When I realized it, I suddenly stopped hearing voices outside.

The massage room was full of female customers screaming and peeping outside the curtains, but their voices were blocked and only glances were visible from the entrance.

I got scared of something and stopped my hands.

“Why, why soundproof walls?”

“Actually, I wanted to talk to Jiwoo alone for a long time.

I had been looking for an opportunity, but in order to meet naturally, I had no choice but to come as a guest.”

“Speak alone with me… ?”

Sigh…

The air has become somewhat dangerous.

As I adjust my uniform, I laugh heartily again.

“I don’t have that kind of taste, so you don’t have to worry about anything strange.”

“Then what do you want to talk about… ?”

This is a common hero who retired a long time ago.

The opponent is still active and the top player in the industry.

As I wondered what I was going to say, my voice became quite deep under my back muscles.

“A crisis is coming soon, so I want you to break Jiwoo’s egg.”

“… … egg? A crisis is coming?”

It was conveyed without too much context.

As a bonus, the confusing tone of speech is difficult to understand immediately.

When I frown because I don’t understand anything, Mr. Seohan immediately asks the next question.

“Jiwoo, what do you think my abilities are?”

“Well, as we all know, it’s a Taoist spell.”

Hero name ‘Dosa’

A natural Taoist who literally uses all kinds of mystical techniques.

There are as many as eight monster technologies that have been publicly revealed.

In particular, it is known that the fraudulent ability to clone oneself called ‘alter ego’ dramatically reduces the threat of monsters, so it easily rose to first place.

“Yes, it is also listed in the Hero Encyclopedia. A scholar who practices magic.

Manipulating the alter ego, folding the ground, floating in the sky like a thread.”

After taking some time,

“But to what extent is that true?”

“Yes?”

I don’t know what the intention behind those words was.

It was even more so because I was lying face down on the massage bed, only my back was visible and only my voice was heard.

“If you think about it, isn’t this an ability that makes no sense?

Taoism is an ability that can do anything if you use it well, right? Some people say that the ability to aim a gun accurately, or the ability to handle a specific bug, or the ability to only increase speed, but comparatively, my ability is not the ability to be full of greed.”

“But since it’s a natural talent, there’s nothing you can do about it… .”

That’s how it is in the world.

Not everyone can have strong abilities.

Just like me, who ended up staying in B grade.

Then I felt laughter from below again.

However, it was not a hearty laugh like usual, but a light mocking of the absurdity with narrowed eyes.

“That’s right. Everyone has innate abilities and limitations.

But how do we define the limits of that ability? Simply manipulate telekinesis, summon animals, and increase your strength to an appropriate level. Is that enough?”

Somehow, the story becomes more and more complicated.

I haven’t thought much about it since I realized the ability to put allies to sleep, but something prompted me as if to wake me up.

And then he says these words that make my ears perk up.

“Jiwoo, haven’t you heard this while running a store?

‘I feel stronger after making contact with Jiwoo.’”

“… … !”

heard.

In addition to Radia, several times to ‘Tomboy’ Kwak Ju-ri.

Aside from that, other regulars also added little by little in passing.

But each time, he vehemently denied it.

Because I don’t have that ability, I don’t want to make exaggerated advertisements to do business again.

“Hehe, in return for giving me a back rub, I’ll show you one thing.”

Mr. Seohan stands up to face me who has no idea what to do.

When he stands in front of me with his amazing shirtless body and lightly taps his finger snap, his clone wearing a robe appears along with the clouds.

“Now, this is the alter ego I created after contacting Jiwoo.”

“Yes?”

“Do you feel any difference?”

I don’t know.

There’s just a handsome alter ego who looks like him standing there smiling.

“Uh… Was your original alter ego bright-toned?”

It felt like the scroll had become a bit more bluish.

Perhaps due to his mood, a bluish aura is added to the collar and hat.

I did my best to find the difference and that was the only result.

That’s all, but somehow, Mr. Seohan erases the clone by snapping his fingers again with a very satisfied smile.

“As expected, you have a good sense of vision.

But it’s not just that. My abilities have definitely improved. Not a huge amount, but about 10% of performance?”

“How do you know that?”

“Haha, it’s my ability. I’m feeling it all.”

Perfect!

This time, I snap my fingers and the robe I took off is put on.

The silk of the black robe gently flutters with the gentle breeze blowing the magic.

“I see. I was worried a lot, but after going through it, I realized there was no need to worry.

So that’s it for today’s class.”

“Yes?!

Please tell me more clearly! You always come right away, what on earth do you want to say?”

An unpleasant ending, as if the water was cut off while taking a shower.

It seemed like he came to tell me something great, but he cut off midway.

However, Mr. Seohan, who smiled sweetly, remained cool despite my request.

“Even if we teach you how to fish, we will not catch it for you.

If you are not the one breaking the egg, not only will your growth not be great, but the meaning will fade.”

“You came all of a sudden and kept cracking eggs…

I have already completed my awakening and am retired as a hero in the first place?!”

“Hahaha. A true hero never retires.

Didn’t you willingly go out of your way to protect the citizens even while dating Mr. Lin?”

He calmly mentioned it as if he was not a Sasaeng fan and had been watching it all.

Then, he narrowed his eyes and said the following words before disappearing along with his clone.

“Something big will happen soon, but I believe in Jiwoo♡”

Pop.

As if possessed, the ‘guru’ letter disappeared leaving behind a funny sound.

-Ahh!

-The Taoist monk is gone!

-What on earth are you two talking about? ?

As I fell into the water, I could hear voices from outside, as if the soundproof wall had disappeared.

I felt a little uneasy and continued to think about it internally.

‘Why does Mr. Seohan keep staying around me… .’

I turn my chin and think again.

‘Does it really mean that I have the ability to make others stronger, a second awakening? If not… … ‘

I moan.

But now only one thing was certain.

“Oh, the cost of a full course massage!?”

Seohan, the ‘guru’ ranked 1st in S rank.

I would have made a lot of money, but I ran away like a snake without paying any money.

I decided to put it in my ledger to remind myself when I come later.

+++

“Ah… I’m really tired.”

The final step of closing the store is to change to after exiting the store.

I am not physically tired at all, but I am mentally tired.

It was somewhat frustrating when the number one person in the rankings came out of nowhere, asked a riddle, and then disappeared.

‘It bothers me because he looks like a black person with narrow eyes and asks riddles.’

Sweep the entrance with a broom,

‘What happened to the Hero Association? I haven’t heard anything from people around me… ah! Junice might know, so I’ll give her a hint.’

It feels strange even thinking about it.

If something happened, I wonder why they warned me.

I don’t know what they want from a retired B-class person who is not even Rin, a weapon of human destruction.

“Hey!”

In “?”

bang! bang! bang!

The sound of hurried steps on the stairs late at night.

Someone approached the stairs in the dark.

“Hey, business is over?”

“No, the purpose is not to use the service… … ”

“Huh?”

The closer I got, the different the scent became.

Soon, a woman I had never seen came out of the darkness and stood right in front of me.

“I saw a poster saying they were looking for employees.”

“!”

I was hoping to become a part-time worker.

At first impression, she was as exotic as the spices I smelled for the first time.