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Even in my past life, I didn’t have very good memories of group assignments.

There are sighs here and there as if it was the same even in a world where people manipulate magic and fight monsters.

The instructor ignored those lamentations and continued speaking.

“Then, let’s start by dividing into groups.”

For this group assignment, we were in a group of 4 people, and the people in the same group as me were aspiring hunters named Jeong Hae-in, Jeong Hae-yeon, and Jeong Seo.

‘You’re paired with celebrities.’

As can be seen from the fact that they all had the same last name, they were sisters. Also triplets.

Of course, they didn’t become famous simply because they were triplets. If the triplets were all beautiful, it would be a hot topic, but there was another reason why they were really famous.

“Suhyeon? Your name is Han Su-hyun, right?”

Three women with water-colored hair that sparkled like jade spoke to me.

Those three were definitely beautiful. But there was something that caught people’s attention before beauty.

First of all, the pupils of the golden eyes were vertically slit, and the teeth that peeked out every time he spoke were sharp and pentagon-shaped.

The ears are noticeably longer at the tips than those of ordinary humans, and there is almost no earlobe. And above all, the skin on the arms and legs is blue-grey. The fingernails are sharp and black. Probably the same with the toenails.

Just as the orcs as a whole are extremely capable, there are plenty of people with abnormal sexual desires among humans.

Jeong Hae-in, Jeong Hae-yeon, and Jeong Hae-hae triplets were mixed-race mermaids who were born when one of them fell into a mermaid.

Did you say that it was also a great white shark and a mermaid? The liver is also big.

Although not only killer whales but also large sharks surprisingly have a habit of not attacking humans often.

Please note that just because the mermaid here is a mermaid does not mean that only her lower body is a fish. It looks like a human head attached to a fish body.

Anyway, as I nod, one of the mixed-race mermaid triplets taps me on the shoulder.

“Let’s get along well during the assignment period. I am Jeong Hae-in. This sister is Haeyeon, and that sister over there is Haeyeon.”

“Aha.”

I nod at Jeong Hae-in’s introduction. Even though they were identical twins, it was easy to tell them apart because even the clothes they wore were not the same.

“Now, quiet, quiet. Attention.”

As if the group members had decided that everyone was finished speaking together, the instructor tapped the lectern lightly and opened his mouth again.

The noisy classroom suddenly becomes quiet and attention focuses on the instructor. The instructor continues speaking as if he is satisfied.

“The groups have all been divided, and it looks like the group members have become familiar with each other, so now I will announce what the task is.”

While saying that, the instructor picked up a pen and wrote something on the whiteboard.

On the whiteboard, the words ‘Suppress the upper dimension gate’ are written.

So, what I’m saying is that instead of just going around closing the lowest level portals, you should join forces and take care of the tougher ones as well.

***

After successfully finishing the morning class, it was lunch time.

As I was walking to the cafeteria like everyone else, someone followed me. It was Seoyoon’s older sister.

“Are you going to eat?”

I look up at Seoyoon, who is standing next to me, and nod.

“Yes, it’s all about making a living.”

“Would you like to eat together?”

“Sure, well.”

I enter the cafeteria with Seoyoon, who naturally joins me. Choose a menu from the vending machine and get a meal ticket. I had the kimchi fried rice set, and Seoyoon had the white plate set.

We each received the menu we ordered and sat down in a corner.

We ate and talked about various things.

“How is Suin?”

When my older sister, who is living a disabled life, suddenly became a hot topic, I thought about it for a while.

It was hard to say that we were doing well even with empty words, but I made up my mind about it.

“…Yes. I’m doing well.”

At those words, Seoyoon looked a little relieved.

“Really? I’m glad. Unlike you, Suin is not shy, so I was always worried.”

“Because you were close to my sister.”

“Yes, I should be able to leave a child with a B magic power level alone because he is acting strangely and impatiently.”

“Haha….”

We talked about various things, starting with my regards to my sister. Most of it was trivial chatter without much nutritional value.

“Do you remember that time? When the three of you went to catch beetles, you thought it was only Suin who caught the beetles, so you grabbed the cockroaches and started crying and going crazy.”

“Oh, I remember. It was so funny”

“Isn’t he crying more because he’s sad because you keep smiling?”

“Was it so?”

As we chatted a bit, almost all of the food in our bowls was empty.

Sister Seoyoon muttered faintly as if she was talking to herself as she took the last spoonful.

“It was great back then.”

“Everyone would think that way.”

In fact, in hindsight, there is no time in life as exciting as childhood. Of course, as you get older and get hit by life, you’ll miss those days.

Sister Seoyoon nods her head appreciatively at my words.

“At that time, everyone thought things would go well. My shoulder was fine too.”

ah.

The atmosphere suddenly becomes heavy. I kept my mouth shut, knowing that silence was better than poor comfort.

“Oh, that’s right.”

Soon, Seoyoon noticed that the atmosphere had become too heavy and smiled to lighten the mood.

“Do you want to drink this?”

A bottle of yogurt that came with the set served at the same time.

“You really liked this when you were young. If I get paid to buy a drink, I buy a line of yogurt and drink it all by myself.”

It was like that when I was young.

Did this older sister still remember that?

I had forgotten too.

I bowed my head as I accepted the yogurt being offered to me.

“Thank you. I’ll drink it well.”

“What.”

Seo-yoon makes a suggestion as she watches me finish eating the kimchi fried rice, open the lid of the yogurt, and gulp it down.

“There, there. Can you tell me your cell phone number?”

Now that I think about it, I missed the timing to exchange numbers once and couldn’t continue.

I nodded and answered willingly.

“Then, please tell me your sister’s number.”

***

Theory classes continued in the afternoon.

After attending all my classes while fighting against hunger, I went on my way home from school. I see Seoyoon waving at me from a little distance away.

“Suhyeon….”

“Hey, Han Soo-hyun.”

Then someone intervenes. The blue-gray forearm hangs on my shoulder and touches my shoulder.

Among the mixed-race mermaid triplets, it was Jeong Hae-in.

I looked around and saw Jeong Hae-yeon and Jeong Seo from a little distance away.

“Are you free today?”

I nod thoughtfully to Jeong Hae-in’s question.

“The only thing I have left is time.”

When I answered that, Jeong Hae-in looked like he was happy.

“Then, should I go on a big date with my sisters?”

“Yes?”

Jeong Hae-in broke into pieces at my retort.

“Just kidding, kidding. Still, since we’re in the same group, shouldn’t we try to get along and build some friendships?”

Ah, if that’s the case. what.

I said hello to Seo-yoon, still holding my shoulder.

Jung Hae-in also notices Seo-yoon’s presence and talks to her in a friendly manner.

“What is it? Was there a passenger? Is it okay if I borrow it first? Aren’t we and this guy in the same group?”

“Uh, ok.”

Sister Seoyoon nods her head moderately.

“See you tomorrow then, Suhyun.”

“Yes, my sister too.”

After a proper greeting, she turned around and left the school first.

“Okay then, shall we go too?”

“Where?”

“Well? Do you want to go home?”

I thought it would be better than going to my house where Han Soo-in was staying.

“Sure, well.”

When I agree to the proposal, Jeong Hae-in smiles and teases me.

“Oh my, look at him? You agreed right away without even thinking about it? Did this brat want to see his sisters’ room so much?”

“No, not really.”

“Oh, I’m embarrassed.”

At the same time, she subtly presses and rubs her voluminous breasts against me.

“Hey, Jung Hae-in. How long will you be teasing the child?”

Her actions ended when Jeong Hae-seo, who had been waiting for our conversation to end with her legs crossed, intervened.

Jeong Hae-in falls away from me and playfully grumbles at Jeong Hae-in’s insult.

“What are you talking about to your sister? ”

Jung Seo also snorts and accepts it playfully.

“What about my sister who was born 10 minutes earlier? And there is a saying somewhere that the one born later is actually the older sister because she was born first in the womb?”

“Then let’s make it a draw.”

So I was guided by three people and went to their house.

“Now, this is our house.”

“It’s really wide, right?”

As Jeong Hae-yeon said, it was definitely wide.

The problem is that it is very old and doesn’t seem to be for residential use no matter how you look at it.

No matter how I looked at the building at the location the triplets showed me, it only looked like an abandoned warehouse.

“Okay, let’s go in then.”

Jung Hae-in takes the lead and picks the lock on the front door of the warehouse. Jeong Hae-yeon and I follow her into the building.

“Oh.”

Contrary to its appearance, the interior of the warehouse was well renovated. There was a kitchen and bathroom, and most of all, there was a huge swimming pool.

Jeong Hae-in, who heard my exclamation, triumphantly added an explanation.

“We were classified as a vulnerable group, so we received government support. This was all remodeled by the government.”

Anyway, it seemed appropriate for mixed-race mermaids to live in.