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『Hey. It’s my child.』

I’ve been having strange dreams lately.

This dream was especially strange.

Eunha quietly surrendered herself to the cold hands groping her entire body.

In the dream, she was a baby shaking helplessly in someone’s arms, and when she looked around, it was a cold winter day with large snowflakes falling down.

Dark night sky, freezing hands and feet.

My whole body is cold, but being in someone’s arms is strangely comfortable… I feel the urge to freeze and die like this.

『I hope my child… is human.』

unpleasantly vague,

It was an uncomfortable dream that brought tears to my eyes.

『Sleep well… my baby.』

… … .

… … mulberry bread~ mulberry bread mulberry bread~.

7 am.

Eunha opened her eyes in a soft bed.

A healthy body, a tired mind.

As she stares with hazy eyes at the window letting in the morning sunlight, the dream she had just now disperses like smoke and disappears.

“……I’m tired.”

What I dreamed last night… I can’t remember anymore.

It was probably just a dream.

Bbbbppbppppaaang~.

Eunha picked up her cell phone left by her bedside and turned off the alarm.

After checking with bleary eyes to see if any new text messages have arrived on my phone, I straighten up and stretch.

This is a very useless fact, but she is the type of person who sleeps on her side.

This is because lying down straight is uncomfortable in many ways. Is it an inevitable choice?

“Huh? What is it?”

Eunha, who was lifting her upper body and massaging her shoulders, suddenly realized that her hands were cold and looked down at her palms.

My hands are frozen as if they were dipped into ice water.

I only discovered it now because I lost feeling in my hands.

The skin turns white from the extreme cold and is as rough as animal skin. Fortunately, thanks to the [Self-Healing] skill, I quickly regained my original skin color.

Was the patient with cold hands and feet holding her hand all night? And just before she woke up, he let go of her hand and suddenly disappeared.

Eunha frowned, wiggling her fingers as she slowly regained her senses.

It’s a strange morning… different from usual.

Now that I think about it, this morning is not refreshing.

My mind, which was devastated by the promotion exam, still complains of fatigue, and I feel nauseous even though ‘Fly’ has left.

My back wasn’t sore, so I felt like I woke up from a normal sleep.

Even though I have rested, I feel mentally tired.

Has something changed?

I thought about the coldness that remained in my palm.

‘… … It would be nice if you could at least let me sleep properly.’

Eunha got out of bed and went to the window.

Something that looked at her outside the window every morning… That ‘thing’ that always stuck its head out, is not visible today.

Who said that praise makes a whale dance, but if you stop praising it, the whale won’t even want to move?

That’s how Eunha feels right now.

The refreshing feeling that always comes with a stiff back is not there today.

Eunha felt her stress gradually building up and relaxed her body.

Shall we stop at the cafe today?

Are you stuck at home?

… Okay. Let’s think positively.

Because everything depends on your mind.

“Ah! It’s refreshing!”

Eunha, who began an unknown form of self-hypnosis, headed to the bathroom to take a shower.

July 2nd,

A new and tiring day began.

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“Jajajajan-”

“Wow~! Congratulations, sister!”

1:00 pm.

Eunha visited the Hunter Association during her lunch break and returned to the cafe with light steps, taking out her newly issued hunter certificate.

A neat hunter’s card with a pretty silver border.

The alphabet D proudly placed makes Eunha proud.

When I passed the D-level exam, it didn’t feel real, I wasn’t very happy, etc… I felt burnout and fell into some strange contemplation, but I’m still happy that I got promoted.

Eunha showed off her flashing D-class hunter ID and received all kinds of compliments from Eunbangul.

“That’s amazing, sis~! After becoming an E-rank hunter, I haven’t done anything befitting a hunter, but I’m already a D-rank! I’m thrilled!”

“That’s a bit… If possible, give me another compliment.”

“I’m going to crush Harin like this! She’s a C-ranker! She’ll catch up to me in no time!”

“That’s good. I love you, bell.”

“I love you too!”

Eunha suddenly confesses her love after receiving a satisfactory compliment.

The bell also comes towards her with light steps and falls into her arms.

This is why I can’t stop bragging.

I want to be praised more.

For some reason, Bangul was even more excited and cute than the person involved, so Eunha used ‘body enhancement’ to hug the bunny girl.

Strengthening the body, which can still only be used for about 3 minutes a day. But the effect is certain.

When the soft-fisted Eunha hugged her, Baeul-i covered her mouth with both hands and pricked up her white bunny ears in excitement! praise it

He seemed happier at the fact that Eunha had lifted him up than with his flashing D-class hunter certificate.

“Wow!! Sister! You heard me! She can’t even open the lid of strawberry jam by herself so she brings it to the cafe!!”

“That’s harsh.”

“Hurry and go to the break room! If you don’t take a picture of this, you’ll regret it forever!”

Eunbangul made a fuss, saying she had to take a picture.

Why am I so happy? Eunha let out a small breath, picked up the girl, and headed towards the break room.

… … This is what I realized this time: It is very difficult to pick up and move a person. I admire the parents who carry their children at amusement parks.

Even after using physical enhancements, Eunha’s basic strength was so weak that by the time she arrived at the break room, her back was covered in cold sweat.

At some point, my arms lost strength and I almost pinned the girl to the floor.

The promotion exam is over, but strengthening one’s body has become an assignment that requires constant practice.

“Ta-da~! Look this way! Cheese~.”

“Chee, cheese…”

Eunha, who was slowly losing her energy, smiled at the camera.

Take a picture with the digital camera the girl always carries! click! The light blinks.

After finishing the surprise photoshoot, Eunha quickly put the girl down and sat down on the sofa in the lounge to catch her breath.

it’s tough. As expected, 3 minutes is too short.

How did I pass the D-level exam in this condition?

Eunha, who once again realized her poor physical abilities, chews her lips.

… … .

At that time, if the [Red Woman] hadn’t appeared in the bathroom.

What would have happened if I hadn’t lent him the jigsaw?

‘If it weren’t for [Red Woman]… I would have failed the test and repeated that terrible thing…’

I don’t even want to imagine it.

Eunha expressed deep gratitude to the [Red Woman] who readily lent her an old jigsaw.

Now that I think about it, I have to return the jigsaw, but when can we meet again?

If I sang the nursery rhyme, the [Red Woman] would come, but I lacked the courage to call her directly.

… I already know the rules and have survived a few times, so if you ask me why I lack courage,

Actually, it’s no big deal.

(『Even if it’s not now… If you need it, tell me. I’ll lend it to you.』)

Because it’s unfamiliar.

The favor of the [Red Woman] who hands over a jigsaw without hesitation.

Without hesitation, she extends her hand to Eunha, who falls down in surprise at the jigsaw held out.

(『…Just because you sing… doesn’t mean I’ll necessarily come to you.』)

(『Still… I won’t ignore the song you sing.』)

It really feels like a living human being…

It’s so unfamiliar.

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‘Should I just close my eyes and call him… I should also give him a cake as a thank you for helping me with the promotion test…’

That is why.

It takes a lot of courage to face the [Red Woman].

It’s scary, but…

It’s a little bit unfamiliar.

“Huh huh~.”

Eunha watched Bang Bang’s back as he thought about where to put the photo he had just taken.

I put my thoughts about the [Red Woman] aside for a moment, take a deep breath due to my physical enhancements, and approach the rabbit girl.

On one wall of the lounge, photos taken by Bang Bang are displayed.

Most of them are photos taken with Eunha… There are various photos from 3 years ago, taken right after meeting the girl, to photos taken a few days ago.

If you look closely, you can find photos taken by Eunha.

A month ago, when I went to take a doping test after completing the E-level exam. A photo taken of an association employee whose wrist was broken by Ban Harin.

[Cheongryong Department Store] A photo taken on the day it fell from the roof, with a crushed car in the background.

If you put it all together like this, you will laugh out loud.

“Hmm… no matter how I look at this, it seems like the people are the same but only the background has changed.”

At that time, Kang Na-ri stopped by the lounge to pick up her luggage and spoke as if she was passing by.

When I look back at her to see what she’s talking about, Nari Kang blushes and takes a step closer to Eunha.

“Well, there are those photos. Eunha and CEO Eunbangul… They haven’t aged at all. Are you sure they were taken three years ago?”

“It’s because I have [self-recovery], but it’s because my baby is young.”

“Is this going to end with her looking young… Ah, but Eunha, you were thin just a few months ago. Awesome.”

“what?”

Purung…

When Eunha crossed her arms as if she was dissatisfied, Nari Kang controlled the twitching corner of her mouth and quietly left the lounge.

What did they come to the break room for? Na-ri Kang, who has completely adapted to the cafe, mixes her natural liveliness with the slyness of a semi-basement debt collector, and there are times when she makes strange puns at Eunha, like just now.

I’m thinking this might be a kind of expression of affection.

Eunha uncrossed her arms and stroked Baeul-i’s fluffy hair. The white rabbit ears twitch left and right in accordance with Eunha’s hand gestures.

“By the way, Eunha.”

“Ugh!”

At that moment, Ban Harin, who was close behind Eunha, immediately picked her up and started talking to her.

Did Kang Nari come with her when she entered the break room? I didn’t notice it at all.

Suddenly, Eunha, who was hugged like a princess by Ban Ha-rin, stamped her feet and struggled.

“You were so surprised! What happened all of a sudden?”

“Since Eunha carried Eunbangul, it’s naturally my turn to hold Eunha… Wow, it’s heavy.”

“……what?”

“What do you mean, did you really think that you would be light with that body? Huh, really… if only I was greedy…”

Prison…!

Suddenly, Eunha’s fever reached out and she hit Ban Harin’s chest.

However, since only her fist hurt for no reason, Eunha massaged her numb hand and calmly wrapped her arms around Ban Harin’s neck. Because if you struggle for no reason and fall, you’ll be in trouble.

“…By the way, Eunha. Is it okay if I ask you one question?”

“What is it?”

“I would like to know about the jigsaw you used during this promotion test.”

Ban Harin opened his mouth with a cold face.

Eunha, who was being held by her like a princess, rolls her eyes with a rather serious expression.

“Why that item?”

“I am an employee of the association. I thought it was an unusual item, so I was asking out of curiosity.”

Is it really true?

I have doubts.

Even though Banharin is the closest and most trustworthy person after Bangul…

As far as these matters are concerned, she is not a very trustworthy person. Isn’t this a woman who hid the fact that she was an employee of the association?

Eunha thought for a moment and chose her words carefully.

“…I got it from a woman I know.”

“Are you a trustworthy person?”

“She is a woman who always follows the rules.”

“……I understand. I’m sorry for asking you something pointless.”

Ban Harin, who unexpectedly withdrew indifferently, gave Eunha down.

What’s the purpose this time? I’m already tired in the morning. I hope you don’t make me use my head anymore.

Eunha looked up at Ban Ha-rin with eyes filled with puzzlement.

Ban Harin was expressionless as always.

“…It’s embarrassing to look at you like that. Are you in love?”

“It’s disgusting when you say something like that with a straight face.”

After that, Eunha left the break room with Baeul-gi clinging to her waist.

It was a normal day, tiring from the morning.

… … .

… … .

“Hello~. This time, the blood donation center has changed! How about donating blood? Here is the event booklet.”

And, the afternoon after finishing the cafe.

Eunha, who was passing by a blood donation center near her apartment, felt dizzy the moment a handsome young man wearing a blood donation center uniform spoke to her.

I’m tired.

Please stop.