episode_0021

A distinctive expressionless face and quiet gestures.

Thanks to these things, most people didn’t notice, but recently, Erio has been in top condition thanks to consistent sleep.

In that state, Erio’s skills were literally growing day by day as he became interested in training.

For a circle that aims to nurture superhumans, this is such great news that they can’t help but raise their arms.

And the hidden number one contributor to her change is now.

“Whew… … ”

I was boiling the pasta noodles that Erio had asked me to make.

“I made both the cream pasta and the steak, just like you said this morning. I’ll put them both in containers, so when you want to eat them, just take them out and microwave them.”

It actually made no sense to keep pasta in the refrigerator and eat it like this, since it wasn’t a side dish for meat, but surprisingly, it was possible here.

Just as the recoil of a gun has been reduced to the level of a child’s fist, the technological prowess of this world has also dramatically increased the shelf life of food.

If it were the usual Erio, his eyes would have sparkled when he heard that the food he requested was ready.

Erio, who had been living solely on delivery food for the past few days, had become completely accustomed to Doyujin’s home-cooked meals.

“… … ”

However, today, Erio just looked at Doyujin with a blank expression and didn’t show any particular reaction.

Gun gun-

At that moment, Erio, who had been standing still, took small steps and came into the kitchen, then grabbed Doyujin’s sleeve and pulled it.

A gesture to ask someone to look this way because they want something.

Normally, when Erio asked Do Yu-jin for something like this, he would obediently follow through.

Because that was the kind of contract it was.

But unfortunately for Erio, Do Yu-jin today was different.

“Sorry, I think I should go out now.”

Erio remained silent for a moment before speaking at Do Yu-jin’s expected answer.

“Do you really have to go? If you need money, then I can do it like I did now… … ”

“That’s impossible. I’m not going for the money.”

Do Yu-jin answered in a firm voice.

Originally, if Doyujin had reacted like this, Erio would have puffed out his cheeks and shown that he was upset, but he would have nodded obediently.

But today, instead, he voiced his opinion once more.

“Then I too… … ”

“That’s impossible, I have to handle it by myself.”

Do Yu-jin cut off Erio’s words and gently pushed away Erio’s hand that was holding her sleeve.

Erio lowered his head to the floor with a sullen expression on his face at the gentle yet firm rejection.

‘He looks like a depressed dog seeing his owner go to work.’

Do Yu-jin looked at Erio, who had his shoulders hunched, for a moment, then moved his hand half-consciously.

Swish- Swish-

“?”

Erio felt something stroking his head and raised his head from where it had been bowed.

Then, Do Yu-jin was seen gently stroking his head.

At first, Erio was puzzled, but soon he closed his eyes and enjoyed the strange yet not-so-bad sensation.

‘I tried it because I thought he really liked having his hair stroked every time I dried his wet hair, and it really worked.’

Do Yu-jin was a little taken aback, but decided to be purely happy that she now had a tool that could be used when Erio was upset.

After physically comforting Erio, Do Yu-jin put the luggage she had prepared in advance on her shoulder.

“Then I’ll go now. I’ll probably be back around Sunday evening, so take care until then.”

After finishing speaking, Do Yu-jin quickly ran out the door like the wind before even hearing Erio’s answer.

“Is it okay?”

Erio muttered quietly, staring at the closed front door.

“Eugene, you’re so weak.”

If Do Yu-jin unconsciously thought of Erio as a child who needed to be taken care of, Erio blatantly thought of Do Yu-jin as a weak friend who needed to be protected.

That’s why I couldn’t help but worry even though I didn’t want to.

“But I already signed the contract… …I said that trust is the most important thing among friends.”

Erio, who was worried, muttered something he had heard somewhere and held back his wavering heart.

Then, he gently touched the area that had been touched a moment ago with both hands.

For some reason, it felt like a warm feeling remained.

Is that why?

Erio thought, stroking his hair.

‘But if he comes in injured this time, I’ll have to knock him out next time so he can’t go to any dangerous places.’

As he made that pledge, Erio’s water-colored hair radiated a soft light and rose slightly as if it had static electricity.

It was evidence that her abilities had been kick-started.

Erio stood there for a moment, looking at the front door, then went into the small training room inside the house.

Since my goal was not just to find Do Yu-jin but to capture her, I needed to train my current abilities even more.

At that moment.

Achoo-!

Do Yu-jin sneezed as she walked down the street at night and lightly touched her nose.

‘I wanted to prepare a little more thoroughly before moving, but this is how things ended up.’

Sigh-

‘There’s nothing I can do. I’ve finished the minimum preparations and I have enough magical power thanks to Erio, so I have no choice but to take some risks and move.’

It was a relaxed attitude that I could take because I didn’t know what purpose Erio was practicing at home right now.

Turuk-

Anyway, Do Yu-jin, who had once again made up her mind, strode out into the night streets with strength.

The goal is to twist the flow of the original work while also fixing his own cursed talent.

While walking down the street like that.

‘Oh, right.’

Do Yu-jin’s feet suddenly stopped.

‘I had a place to stop by before I left, but I almost forgot.’

◎ ◎ ◎

Waggle Waggle-

Groan groan-

“Oh, you came again today!”

“What, I thought it was just a rumor so I didn’t believe it, but it really came?”

“Look! I told you so!”

Cheers and admiration.

“But why do they come here?”

“Really? Even if you’re not the best student, if you have good grades, you can use the personal training room, right?”

“Is there any special reason?”

The wonder and curiosity that follows.

“Ah, are you doing this because you want to get people’s attention?”

“Oh, that sounds possible?”

“Of course, if you use a personal training room, you won’t be able to attract people’s attention like this.”

Lastly, there are the baseless rumors that follow us around.

‘They’re all things that he finds annoying.’

Han Si-woo let out a small sigh as he listened to the conversations around him.

Then, he naturally turned his eyes to one side with concern in his eyes.

“Hoooo… … ”

There, Han Si-yeon was using the exercise equipment diligently, maintaining her usual cool expression.

Every time she moves her body, the clothes that cling to her body and become soaked with sweat move, revealing subtle curves.

Every time, a strange atmosphere emanated from somewhere, causing the men exercising nearby to flare their nostrils.

“Hoooo… … ”

I don’t know if they know him or not, or if they do know him and are ignoring him.

Han Si-yeon continued to exercise silently, repeating the same movements without saying a word, with her usual icy expression.

Han Si-woo stared at her intently and then scratched his head.

‘What the heck? If I had to turn that guy’s personality upside down, I would have turned it upside down. There’s no way I could just sit back and watch the situation like this?’

Han Si-woo was so frustrated that he was going crazy because he couldn’t figure out what on earth he was thinking, let alone the fact that he was just standing here in a perfectly good personal training room.

In the end, Han Si-woo could not hold back his curiosity and quietly approached Han Si-yeon, who had finished exercising.

“Hey, are you okay?”

“What are you talking about, coming all of a sudden?”

“No, you used to hate it when people around you talked like that.”

Han Si-woo spoke indirectly as much as possible so as not to provoke her unnecessarily.

That was enough to convey the meaning, so Han Si-yeon nodded, understanding the general meaning.

“That’s definitely the case.”

“But why are you like this now? Did your personality change in that short period of time?”

“No, even now I’m thinking to myself that they’re all annoying and irritating?”

Crunch-

“Why on earth are they just staring at me instead of doing the exercises they’re told to do in the training room? It’s annoying even to me, who trains diligently.”

Han Si-yeon, who broke the water bottle she was drinking from, said while wiping the sweat off her face with a towel.

Shudder-!

A few students who had been secretly hiding and eavesdropping on the conversation between the two men trembled like aspen leaves upon hearing that and immediately disappeared somewhere.

Thanks to this, the two were able to talk comfortably without worrying about anyone overhearing.

“But I’m going to hold back for now. This is a situation I created on purpose.”

“This is an intentional situation?”

“I needed it for training.”

When Han Si-woo heard those words, a large question mark appeared above his head.

Seeing Han Si-woo like that, Han Si-yeon smiled and slung her bag containing her belongings over her shoulder.

“Then, I’ll go for a bit, so you go ahead and do some more. It looks like you’re exercising a little today.”

“Huh? No, hey, wait a minute… … !”

Although Han Si-woo called out to her, Han Si-yeon ended the conversation unilaterally and left the training room.