episode_0130

When you play a game for a long time, there are times when you can’t even guess how much time has passed.

It was exactly like that right now.

Rain’s winning streak has now surpassed 30 consecutive wins.

The game I was playing also had the early part of the story going by perfectly.

Although Shine keeps wasting time by arranging the pension item combinations strangely.

[Failed again!]

Lucy screamed on the screen.

Her hair flashed and rose into the sky like a cat’s puff of hair.

It seemed like a side effect of the medicine I just made.

“Hehehe.”

Shine smiled happily as she looked at Lucy like that.

“Rain over there.”

“Huh?”

Lane answered without even turning his head.

Even so, his hands moved without rest and continued to grab the opponent’s character.

Although they were clearly opponents of the same rank, the difference in skill between them and Rain was enormous.

[victory!]

Rain’s character, who has once again achieved victory, strikes a pose while throwing a punch in the air.

“Shouldn’t it be time to go back now?”

To my words, Rain just nodded dryly.

It was proof that her mind was completely sold to the game.

Feeling uneasy, I grabbed Rain’s arm.

“Rain~”

“I’ll only do this one!”

Rain shook my hand off and returned his focus to the game.

I sighed and put the chocolate in my mouth.

My anxiety gradually subsided as the sweet scent spread.

It’s already been an hour since I got here.

I wonder if Amy is worried.

With that thought in mind, I rummaged through Rain’s bag.

I put my hand into the mouth of a full-bellied chick and explored its various places.

Eventually, my hands found what they were looking for, and it was Lane’s cell phone.

It looked quite cute with the yellow chick case on.

When I touched the screen of my phone, the pattern lock screen appeared.

But my purpose wasn’t to use Rain’s phone.

I looked at the very top of the screen.

If you have a missed call, the call indicator should be red.

But Rain’s phone screen was clean.

Judging by the number of push notifications she had from the games she was playing on her phone, Amy didn’t seem to notice that we were gone yet.

“Hmm…”

Rain, who was playing a game, had a rare expression of difficulty on his face.

I looked at the screen for her reaction.

Rain’s character was being pushed.

The opponent’s reaction speed also seems abnormal, as he blocks and deflects Rain’s techniques and even counterattacks.

As a result, the two people’s stamina began to gradually deplete.

A desperate situation.

Rain’s hands move busily.

Knock, knock, knock.

Lane’s hand, which had been moving quickly, slips for a moment.

Eventually, her character was left lying on the floor, exhausted.

“Ouch!!”

Rain let out a short scream.

I pushed a small chocolate bar into her wide-open mouth.

Yum yum. Rain ate it well.

“Are you serious?”

“There’s still time left.”

The rules of the game are best of three.

The opponent’s victory is 1 win.

The game’s whereabouts are still unknown.

“I think I need to focus more.”

Rain became serious.

A strange light appears in her blue eyes.

The skin that was glowing white begins to turn a light pink.

“Hey… Rain?”

During training in the past, Rain’s true mode, which had only been shown for a very brief moment, was activated.

Rain’s small hands moved faster, and Rain’s character on the screen also reacted faster.

Deflects all attacks.

As if water were flowing.

Read the opponent’s attack in advance and act accordingly.

The other person’s confusion is conveyed through the character.

The smile on Rain’s lips began to deepen.

The situation that seemed like a close one during the first match has now disappeared.

The fist moves again.

Rain’s attack that cuts through the air and hits the opponent.

A series of flashy combos follows.

Thud thud – The opponent’s character floats into the air with an effect that fills the screen.

Rain’s victory.

After the second game, the third game followed.

This match was no different from before.

Rain’s character, who had been blocking all attacks, pounded the opponent’s character until his health was barely depleted.

“That’s right!”

Lane, who had downed his opponent with his last attack, clenched his fists in the air and shouted in excitement.

I clapped next to her and put another piece of chocolate in her mouth.

Rain took it well.

“Is it over now?”

“Yeah.”

Lane put the pad down with a satisfied expression.

I gave her back the phone and said,

“I don’t think Amy noticed yet. But wouldn’t it be better to go back?”

“I think so too.”

What would Shine think?

With that thought in mind, I looked at her profile.

Shine was focused on the game.

To my surprise, she started to show that she was really enjoying the game.

The shop, which had been a mess due to repeated failures, was cleaned up, and the newly assembled items boasted considerable quality.

“Hey, Shine.”

“Huh?”

I felt a little bad for interrupting Shine’s enjoyment of the game, but I thought it would be better to go back before Amy found out.

“Shall we go back now?”

“Already?”

“Already? It’s been over an hour since we got here.”

“Um…”

Shine put the game pad down as if she felt regretful.

Shine thought she had no particular interest in games.

But it seems she simply didn’t know how much fun the game could have.

When we got back to our room later, I figured I’d have to ask Amy to buy us a game.

“Let’s ask Amy to buy it for us later.”

“Yeah.”

Shine shook off her foolish thoughts and started packing her bag.

“Should I put the CD back in its original place?”

“Yeah.”

We took the CD out of the game console and put it neatly in the game package.

We threw all the chocolate and candy wrappers into a nearby trash can, so the table looked just as clean as when we first came in.

I stood up with my bag on my shoulder with a satisfied smile on my face.

“Let’s go back.”

The moment I picked up all my luggage and started walking out of the room.

I felt a strange, inexplicable anxiety rising within me.

What should I call this?

Danger detection?

As Rain’s hand gently turned the doorknob, the door began to open with a click.

The first thing I saw was a long, stretched-out leg.

Familiar look. Familiar clothes. Familiar smell.

I began to look up with eyes trembling with anxiety.

The gaze going up the well-stretched legs detected a familiar waistline.

Anxiety begins to pile up.

The moment I checked my waist, my gaze quickly went up.

The gaze that rises to the top examines the opponent’s face.

Pink.

Pink eyes were looking at me.

Rarely, but with a look of extreme anger.

“Gasp…”

Rain sank into his seat with a hiss.

The package of games she was holding fell to the floor with a small sound.

I too felt my legs give out and I collapsed to the ground.

“Eh… Amy.”

“Did you have fun?”

When Amy asked if I had fun, I just nodded absentmindedly.

At that moment, Shine, who had been standing behind me, slowly walked forward and blocked my path.

“Shine…?”

“Don’t worry Jeff. I won’t let you get in trouble.”

As she said that, Shine started to approach Amy with a confident expression.

Amy leaned against the wall, crossed her arms, and looked down at Shine.

“Amy. We’re not arguing. We’re…”

bean!

Amy’s fist moved quickly and struck Shine’s head.

Shine’s eyes widened as if she had been shocked, and her body collapsed for a moment.

“Eww!”

Shine screamed in pain.

Small tears began to form in the corners of his eyes.

Rain clutched his head as he looked at her.

Rain’s trembling body seemed to know well what was going to happen next.

“Do you know how worried I was when you suddenly disappeared?”

Amy spoke, glaring at Shine.

No, not just Shine.

I, who was behind her, also had to receive that gaze.

“Right…Right. Amy. We weren’t arguing. I was just checking.”

At that moment, Lane, who had been racking his brain desperately, began to make excuses.

He pressed his head hard, unable to even think of hiding his trembling hands.

“Really? What were you trying to check?”

“That… What is the welfare status of the employees here? And how good is the quality of the food served here?”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Yeah! That’s right! That’s why we came here to check.”

Rain said desperately.

Amy’s expression slowly begins to relax at the sight of Rain like that.

And that was the moment.

Amy’s hand passed over Lane’s head as he approached her, explaining to her.

bean!

Rain fell down with a loud noise.

“Is that really true?”

Amy’s gaze begins to turn to me.

I kept my mouth shut at her question.

I hate lying.

I really, really hate it.

But now, it was clear that if I didn’t lie, I would get in trouble.

You will be hit with a honey chestnut like Shine.

It was clear that if he got hit with a honey bomb like Rain, he would become shorter.

I swallowed dry saliva.

Gulp – A loud noise rang in my ears.

I felt like I was breaking out in a cold sweat.

I looked around and stroked my forehead.

“That’s…”

“Jeff, answer me.”

When I hesitated without answering, Amy urged me to answer.

I opened my mouth hesitantly, watching Amy’s expression.

Since he seemed a little less angry, I thought it would be better to tell him the truth.

“I… I was the one who suggested it. I was so bored. I asked Rain to take me somewhere fun.”

Rain looked astonished at the words coming out of my mouth.

Amy gave a small smile.

thank god.

Amy wasn’t upset.

I was able to put my anxious heart to rest.

“That’s how it came out. Secretly, avoiding Amy and Victor’s gaze. Like this. Like this.”

I reenacted the scene of me leaving the room with my body low, as if I was reenacting that incident.

Just like a ninja.

He began to walk around the room quickly, without making a sound.

“Have you seen it?”

I looked up and looked at Amy.

The smile never left Amy’s face.

“That’s how you got out?”

“Yes!”

I answered forcefully.

“Okay. Come here, Jeff.”

Amy nodded and gestured to me as I was wandering around the room.

I opened my mouth and stopped my body, which was about to run without me realizing it.

“Why… why?”

“Aren’t you going?”

“I’m going to go, but…”

“Come quickly.”

Amy still had a smile on her face.

I approached Amy slowly, leaning against the wall like a puppy watching its owner’s every move.

I was a little anxious.

The moment when we get closer and closer.

The smile disappeared from Amy’s face.

And then the hands began to reach out.

I was so surprised by the sight that I jumped into the air.

Phagecic-!

The ability suddenly emerged in a sudden situation.

It was an ability that came out unconsciously as I wanted to escape this situation.

In my head, all calculations regarding the use of my abilities were completed in an instant.

The moment when a blue electric current envelops your entire body.

A white light burst from Amy’s hand.

“Oh no!”

The whole body is enveloped in light.

Immediately after that, the blue electric current that had been flowing throughout my body disappeared in an instant.

The body that was trying to use its powers could not overcome the recoil and began to sag.

Amy pulled my body down from where it was lying on the floor and held me in her arms.

bean!

At the same time, a huge shock was felt above my head.

I saw stars before my eyes.