episode_0035

I finished lunch a little early and went straight to the infirmary.

It wasn’t that I got hurt anywhere, I just went to meet Chae Yeon-hee.

‘But it’s a bit like that, you know.’

I didn’t really feel like going to the infirmary when I wasn’t hurt anywhere.

But there was no immediate solution, so there was nothing I could do.

I just hoped we could become close as soon as possible so we could spend time alone together.

“Seo, Seoha students.”

Chae Yeon-hee, who noticed me, smiled awkwardly.

At first it felt natural, but as time went on it seemed to become more and more awkward.

Maybe she cares about me in her own way.

I was worried that if someone found out I liked them, they would hate me.

‘There’s absolutely nothing I hate.’

Rather, they would welcome you warmly and immediately lock the door to the infirmary.

It was a perfect situation, as there was a bed available.

Anyway, it was very Chae Yeon-hee-like to be alone and think so gloomily.

“Teacher, how was your weekend?”

I said, sitting down in the small hospital-style chair right next to her as I was accustomed to it.

Was the suddenly close distance a bit burdensome?

Chae Yeon-hee moved her chair a little to the side.

The parts where he is needlessly embarrassed are cute.

“I, I just play Tales RPG… . Uh, of course I ate and washed too… .”

Chae Yeon-hee, who had been speaking normally, suddenly changed course.

It seems like he wanted to explain that he didn’t just play games all day.

Actually, I feel like it’s all there.

Well, I guess there are differences among heavy gamers.

“Oh, by the way, Seoha, have you seen the latest update? ”

Here are the update details….

“The assassin buff is huge, isn’t it?”

Of course I saw it.

However, I didn’t check everything one by one, I just watched a video that someone had compiled and uploaded on YouTube.

For me, the game is just a means to talk to Chae Yeon-hee, so this is enough.

“That’s right…! The assassin has finally seen the light…! Thinking back on all the times I’ve been humiliated and despised, it’s almost tear-jerking. No longer a trap detection shuttle. A proud raid main dealer…!”

Chae Yeon-hee smiled brightly and continued to speak as if she was very happy.

Why does it seem like you’re happier now than when I came to the infirmary?

I guess I need to start teaching him on the bed as soon as possible.

I’m saying that I come first, not the game.

“Huh, hehehe… Huh… Huh? Oh, oh, that’s not it… .”

Chae Yeon-hee, who had been laughing out loud, came to her senses belatedly and blushed.

I respect your taste, so I won’t say anything, but I hope it doesn’t get any more extreme than this.

I have to go on a date outside, but it’s annoying when I just sit in the corner of the room and play games.

“Geueu-, what kind of job did Seo-ha say she was going to have…?”

Chae Yeon-hee hurriedly changed the subject as if trying to escape from the embarrassing situation.

“Ah, I’m raising a new light warrior this time.”

“And, the light warrior…! Seo-ha is also raising a rather minor character…!”

Is that so?

Honestly, I don’t know.

Because all I did was a little bit before going to bed yesterday.

Should I have read Wikipedia before raising it?

As I was thinking that way, this time Chae Yeon brought up a new topic.

It seemed like he had quite a lot to say about the game.

“By the way, I see that a bunny girl costume came out this time… .”

“Oh, right. I saw it.”

“You saw it too. It’s so cute, I’m thinking of buying one.”

I think it was a gacha to get a bunny girl?

I remember it clearly because the odds were so bad that even YouTubers would curse at it.

If you’re going to pull that out, why don’t you use that money to buy me a bunny girl outfit and have an event for me?

Well then, I can satisfy you much more than a game.

But there’s no way Chae Yeon-hee would buy bunny girl clothes with my money, so I have to buy them myself.

I should buy the other heroines’ stuff too.

Four people wearing different colored bunny girl outfits on a bed.

Just thinking about it makes me excited.

It was while I was having such a pleasant imagination.

“Hey, do you want to play a game with me?!”

Sigh-.

Chae Yeon-hee suddenly asked loudly, but belatedly covered my mouth.

It seems like his voice was loud even to his own eyes.

I burst out laughing at her behavior.

By the way, why did you suddenly ask me out on a date?

You keep acting cute, and if you keep doing this, I might end up locking the door to the infirmary soon.

“But I just raised it, so its level isn’t high. Isn’t that boring?”

“Okay, it’s okay! I’ll do it for you!”

“Well, then I’m so sorry… .”

“Is it really okay…?”

“Then I’ll buy you a meal next time instead. What do you think?”

At my words, Chae Yeon-hee tilted her head diagonally and then her eyes slowly grew wide.

Is it really that surprising that he asked me to eat?

I don’t think it’s much different from asking to play a game together.

“I, it wouldn’t be fun if we met…? No, it definitely wouldn’t be fun… .”

Chae Yeon-hee said in a very timid tone.

A person who only plays games in his room would probably lack confidence in going on dates outside.

But I have no intention of giving in.

Because we can’t always meet in games.

“Well, you’ll know when you meet me.”

“I, I, I don’t have any clothes at home. All I have is a hoodie and sweatpants… .”

“Then shall we meet up and go shopping together?”

“Ah, oww… .”

In the end, Chae Yeon-hee declared her surrender with a foolish sound.

But judging from the expression on his face, it seemed like he didn’t completely hate it.

Where should I go on a date?

Since it’s my first time, I’d like to go somewhere that is as stress-free as possible.

I would also like something related to Tales RPG, which she likes.

But before that, I’d like to play the game first.

“So when should we play our game together?”

“Oh, today!”

When the topic of games came up, Chae Yeon-hee, who had been shy, answered in a bright voice as if nothing had happened.

By the way, today is the day? I thought it was recent, but I didn’t know you would talk about it so clearly.

Well, it doesn’t really matter when.

“Um, then can I have your cell phone?”

I reached out to her.

Then, with a look of puzzlement on her face, she took her cell phone out of her pocket and handed it to me.

I guess you still don’t have a clue what I’m trying to do, but you’ll figure it out soon enough.

I entered Chae Yeon-hee’s number into my phone and pressed the call button, and then I heard a ringtone from my pocket.

“Here.”

I handed the phone back to her and pressed the end call button.

“That’s my number? Save it.”

“Bur, number… .”

She took the phone from me and stared at the screen.

Is it not feeling real?

You could hurt them with something other than pinching their cheeks, but would that make them face reality?

Anyway, I managed to get the phone number safely. It seemed like lunch time was almost over, so I should go back to class.

I said, getting up from my seat.

“I’ll call you in the evening.”

“Excuse me, a phone call?! Ugh-, can I text…?”

Chae Yeon-hee asked in a cautious tone, trailing off her words.

It seems like the phone call is awkward.

But unfortunately, I couldn’t follow what she said.

I want to hear a voice.

“I’ll call you.”

“Yes, yes… .”

Chae Yeon-hee surrendered once again to my firm words.

Anyway, it would be nice if you listened carefully from the beginning.

“Good luck, teacher.”

I waved goodbye to her and left the infirmary.

* * * * *

Time passed and passed and before we knew it, it was evening.

After eating a full dinner with side dishes prepared by Ha Yu-jin’s mother and mother-in-law, I sat on the sofa and held my cell phone in my hand.

Dooroo-.

When I called Chae Yeon-hee, I heard several beeps.

“Hey, hey, hey!”

Chae Yeon-hee’s voice, looking very nervous, could be heard from the other end of the phone.

I thought the call was awkward, but you answered it properly.

I think I should give him an award someday because he is so special.

On the bed, of course.

“Have you eaten?”

“That, that’s just right for ramen… .”

“You should eat well. You must be tired already.”

It’s obvious, as expected.

You ate ramen yesterday and you must have eaten ramen today too.

Of course, ramen is an essential food for gamers, but eating it every day is not good for you.

‘I must visit next time.’

I have to go and take care of this and that and feed them well.

If you happen to pass out on the bed, I’ll make you healthy because I’ll feel bad for you.

“When will we play the game?”

“I’m fine with any time, so whenever it’s convenient for Seoha.”

“Well, shall we do it now?”

“Then I’ll connect.”

I continued talking to her while logging into Tales RPG on my laptop.

When I went into the character selection screen, there was a berserker who looked like a newbie at first glance.

When I clicked the Start Adventure button, the screen went black, and then a peaceful village scene set in the Middle Ages appeared.

“Where are you?”

“Ah, that’s the town of Florin.”

“Are you, by any chance, a woman named Yeonyimerong…?”

“Oh, that’s right.”

Now that I’ve figured out your nickname, it looks like there’s a Chae Yeon-hee character around you.

At that moment, an incredibly dazzling character stopped in front of me.

[I, I’m here…]

For a moment I doubted my eyes.

Because the title above her character was a title that only the number 1 in the rankings could have.

…I didn’t know it would be this heavy.