episode_0143

I had my blood drawn a few times on the [Blood Donation Bus] and received a house as a ‘free gift.’

A copy of the register of ‘Saetbyul Apartment’ and nearby land.

Also called house document or land document.

It was similar to giving a car to a child who was expecting a toy car as a birthday present.

Eunha was happy, but because she felt it was too much, she couldn’t do anything and just smiled like usual.

Euncheon-gu’s soft fist.

Cafe Latte Sister.

The owner of the ‘Saetbyeol Apartment’ building.

“I moved into the crack market and bought a house… Shall I take care of the apartment now? Now that I think about it, the lights don’t come on in the hallway.”

Therefore, now that the big event of exploring the [Rift Field] for the first time in my life has ended.

In a way, it was natural for Eunha to become interested in apartment management.

Because it’s my apartment…

Unknown responsibility.

Coincidentally, the hunter Eunha thinks of is something that has an underlying mindset of ‘for the sake of others.’

After obtaining the [Black Book], she rose to D-level hunter in just two months…

‘… … At least once, I want to defeat the monsters.’

And above all,

Isn’t he the building owner?

The owner of the apartment where the monsters live.

I received a ‘free gift’ to prove that fact.

Until now, there were only monsters I could communicate with,

Because there was no guarantee that all apartment residents would be the same.

If you use this well, like you did last time when you caught a strange guy from [Cheongryong Department Store],

Wouldn’t it be a tool to protect yourself from monsters?

Because she thought so.

The ‘free gift’ that Goeyi casually threw away,

I had no intention of just accepting it and putting it away.

I end up poking at it somehow.

… … .

Grumbling…

Early moning,

Today, as always, Eunha started the day with a refreshed mind and a sore back.

The first thing she did when she opened her eyes was to go out onto the veranda and look down at her apartment.

Shoot…

I looked down from the veranda from the 9th floor with the sound of pouring rain in the background.

An empty parking lot and a security office emitting bright light like a lighthouse come into view.

Next, I was able to check the balcony railings of other houses, and all the houses had outdoor units installed, as if monsters also use air conditioners.

『… … .』

Today too, Eunha makes eye contact with ‘something’ peeking its head out from beyond the veranda railing, and smiles as she moves the stiff corner of her mouth.

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3. When going to bed, close the balcony window, but do not lock it.

– Anyone would feel bad if a door that was always open was locked one day.

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Eyes meet ‘something’.

No, it would be more accurate to say that I gave up trying to pretend not to know.

Eunha let out a sigh of admiration at the tenacity of ‘that’ sticking its head through the veranda railing despite the pouring rain.

“Phew… Hello. You’re from downstairs, right?”

『… … .』

“I don’t know what people do while they sleep, but it’s nice to feel refreshed every morning. Thanks to you, I live hard every day.”

Eunha expresses her gratitude to the monster in front of her, then lowers her eyes to eye level with a languid smile.

As if hoping for something,

Jigsy.

『… … Thank you too.』

Then, ‘something’ also reluctantly expresses gratitude.

Like it’s a rule.

Sagagak…

Eunha, who received her gratitude in return, looked closely at the ‘something’ in front of her with a satisfied face.

“… … .”

‘Something’ peeked its head out from beyond the veranda.

Quietly observe its face.

Shoot…

… … Like fine sand pouring out of a broken hourglass,

Like a white sailboat made of paper winding its way along the river,

The face of ‘something’ is erased from Eunha’s mind.

Unrecognizable.

I can see it with my eyes, but I can’t describe what ‘that’ looks like… a strange feeling.

The only thing I know is,

‘That’ is a beautiful woman, crying mournfully.

It doesn’t mix with the pouring rain… Maybe it’s just that she’s shedding red tears.

But those memories also flowed lightly from Eunha’s soft mind.

The grains of sand that flow between the fingers fall to the beach and are swept away by the waves and disappear.

And, in the place where the memories slipped away,

Only refreshing remains.

“… … Do you have any suggestions regarding the apartment?”

Eunha, who had forgotten the face of ‘that’, said as she massaged her stiff back.

As if I had forgotten about useless worries.

Without even remembering how many times I repeated this thought process.

The important thing is that the ‘something’ in front of you is someone from the house below you,

He is an apartment resident.

『… … .』

The person downstairs.

A pull-up expert who holds on to the veranda railing with just her arm strength.

I don’t know what they’re using their amazing arm and finger strength for, but I think it’s the building owner’s job to listen to the neighbors’ problems one by one.

『… When it rains, the railings are slippery.』

“Then don’t come up.”

『Just put some clothes on.』

“What. It’s my house.”

Seeing as the suggestions are useless, it looks like things are going well.

Eunha exchanged proper greetings with the person living below her and returned to the living room.

‘The security guard takes care of the apartment cleaning, security, and trash collection… What happens to the utility bills? ‘What is the senior citizen’s salary?’

Eunha sat on the soft sofa and scratched the back of her head.

The more I think about it, the more it doesn’t get easier. Is this how a new employee feels when he or she is brought into work without any handover?

‘… … Well, it’ll work out somehow.’

I thought positively.

Are you really going to die if you can’t manage it?

Today again, Eunha put the ‘raw meat’ that the [Beast] next door left on the living room table into the freezer.

Then, I opened the [black book] I brought from the bedroom and carefully read the ‘guide’ written in the book.

Because you never know when and what rules will be added.

If you don’t want to get sick, you should check it every time you get the chance.

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※Guide to a harmonious apartment culture※

1. This guide was created to encourage harmonious neighborhood living for all Saetbyeol Apartment residents, including you.

– This guide is distributed free of charge to all apartment residents.

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– Even something small is okay. Praise our playful little girl.

– You will repay one compliment with another, and another with something else.

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​4. Please be considerate of your neighbors’ privacy.

– Have you ever heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the heart?

– Everyone has privacy. Therefore, please refrain from looking into other people’s windows as much as possible.

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​5. If there is excessive noise between floors, contact the apartment security office.

– It would not be wise to go directly upstairs and ask questions.

6. One out of two is broken!

– It’s great to live here!

– But it’s scarier than a department store!

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“Tsk. The number of guidebooks is not decreasing… But do monsters also live by the rules of the guidebook? I also want to make a guide.”

I re-read the guidebook that I grew tired of after reading it so many times.

This is because I don’t want to read even one word wrong and then grab the monster’s trouser legs with an expression full of resentment.

Sagagakㅡ.

The sound of insect footsteps and rain hitting the window form a harmony.

Eunha smiled seductively and confirmed the ‘rules’.

No new rules.

Edited wording…probably none.

“… good. Now let’s take a shower and get ready for work.”

I closed the [Black Book].

Eunha tried to maintain a cheerful mood and headed to the bathroom.

Clap… Clap…

and,

I approached the bathroom with light steps.

It was covered in blood.

… … .

Clap… Clap…

Puddles of blood and flesh on the floor,

Roughly torn pieces of intestines.

The blood that splashed up to the ceiling drips down and strokes my cheek.

“… … .”

restroom.

The bathroom where the [Red Woman]’s entire body was cut into pieces by the jigsaw.

“… … are you okay. You cleaned everything up.”

Muscles stiffened by trauma do not listen.

Eunha leaned her shoulder against the bathroom door frame to avoid falling.

She made her usual smiling face and gently closed her eyes.

Then, the bathroom, which had just been covered in blood, returns to its original clean state.

It’s nothing.

I just saw something for a moment.

It’s because I’m tired.

“Cough…”

Eunha, whose shoulder area was throbbing for no reason, stretched and went into the bathroom.

I wipe away the nosebleed from the fishy smell of blood, lie down naked in the bathtub, and get hit by the cold water from the shower.

A little better.

『Sloppy.』

“Oh, nice to meet you. It’s been a while… It’s nice that you always talk to me first.』

『… Despite being a poor subject, you have a good body.』

Give and receive compliments.

I don’t know if that’s a compliment, but whatever.

“Mr. Heojeop, do you have any suggestions for the apartment?”

『When are you going to take a bath?』

“I will do it if I remember.”

It was a morning when I took a shower while listening to strange suggestions from my neighbors.

… … .

… … .

Let’s take care of your apartment.

how?

“Elderly. Are there any areas that need repairs or are not cleaned well?”

“Hehe. You don’t have to do anything. Please leave it to this old man.”

“… … Elderly. Do you have any broadcasting equipment? If you think about it, there’s no microphone?”

“Any news that needs to be conveyed is delivered in writing.”

“Wow. An old person.”

I have never learned or studied anything like this.

I’m not very good at using my brain either.

‘Resident autonomous management’ or ‘consigned management’…

I heard that there are various management methods, but for now, I decided to ask residents’ suggestions first.

Of course, you can’t visit a neighbor you don’t even know.

Only to those in the know.

“Hello, today is a cute hamster.”

“friend. comeliness.”

“Do you have any apartment suggestions? It was uncomfortable living here.”

[No. 801].

Doll girl’s house.

Eunha, who returned to the ‘Saetbyul Apartment’ after working at the cafe, visited the quiet house of [Doll Girl] and asked for suggestions.

A girl wearing dreamy hamster pajamas struggles to open the door and comes out into Eunha’s arms.

If you look inside through the wide open front door, you will see all kinds of stuffed toys filling the hallway.

Everyone is [Doll Girl]’s friends.

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3. If a doll falls in the hallway.

– If it’s an animal-shaped doll, it’s probably an ordinary lost item. Please leave it as is or bring it to the apartment security office.

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– However, if a human-shaped doll is left in the hallway, please shout out to the doll, “You will be sad if you become lost.”.

– Then the doll’s owner will soon come to retrieve it.

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# caution! It is recommended that you hide immediately after finding lost child.

You might mistake which doll to take.

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‘Because the rule starts when you find a doll that fell in the hallway. Just go to the house and it will be fine… Or go straight to [the black person] and argue with them.’

Eunha gave the stuffed toy she bought at the store into the hands of the [doll girl] just in case.

Then, the girl held the doll with one hand and pulled the hem of Eunha’s dress with the other hand, trying to take it home.

Eunha smiled languidly while stroking the head of the greedy [doll girl].

“I’m sorry, but I just stopped by today to say hello. I’ll play with you later.”

“friend. Mine.』

“Sister is not an object.”

『… … no?”

“No, I don’t hate it. Good.”

Innocent eyes look up at the galaxy.

Eunha, who has recently become particularly weak under the gaze of children, endures the desire to play with the girl.

If you get caught while playing for no reason, you will have to be ‘friended’ again.

Today was a peaceful day… I was planning on just talking with my neighbors and going home, so unfortunately I postponed playing with [Doll Girl] until later.

‘Fortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any suggestions… How should I get rid of this child?’

Eunha patted the small back of the [doll girl] who was clinging to her thigh.

A girl who retrieved a stuffed cow that had run away grabbed the hem of Eunha’s clothes, saying she would never let it go again.

However, the girl’s grip was so cute that Eunha was able to easily shake it off, making it even more difficult to pull off.

Thinking about the future, I need to let the girl know that I am not her property…

I can’t think of anything to say in a good way.

『… … Suggestions. has exist.”

At that time, [Doll Girl] noticed that Eunha would not play with her today,

He looked up with lonely eyes and continued speaking.

“Really? What is it?”

The girl’s hand holds Eunha’s hand.

『Friend’s arm. just one.”

A purity that is so heart-wrenching flows from the mouth of ‘that’.

“… … … … Why?”

“loneliness. Friend, good.』

“What do you use it for?”

『Sleeping together.』

The words are short, so I don’t know the exact meaning.

Does this mean that if you want to return alive, you have to give up an arm?

“… … … … … … Do you want to?”

Chicken instead of pheasant.

A friend’s arm instead of a friend.

Is this right?

Eunha was amazed at the girl’s intelligence.

… … .

… … .

“Knock knock. I am the apartment owner. I came here to do disinfection work.”

『I’m not in my right mind again today… Where did one arm go?』

“Hahaㅡ. I broke someone’s wrist just for a little prank, so I left it at home.”

after that,

We visit [Bug Princess] who lives in [Room 1003] and play pranks on her,

Eunha returned to the 9th floor after sucking on the soft butt cheek of ‘Fly’ who ran to the front door.

She sighed as she looked out the window at the setting sun.

Apartment management…

Uneasy.

Is this normal?

‘Ha… What are you doing… No, it’s okay. ‘I need to try something like this and see how I can use the ‘free gift’.’

Eunha took a breath as she touched her left arm, which was recovering in real time.

There is still some time left before the sun sets.

So, let’s visit one last place.

“… … .”

next door to her.

[No. 903].

The house where [the beast] lives.

“… … .”

The thought was long.

I had a long worry.

why?

Why?

Do I have to take care of my apartment like this?

Didn’t you get in trouble last time when you responded to a knock on the wall from next door?

Even now, my fingers are shaking as I reach for the doorbell, and it’s clear that even if I talk to the [Beast], I won’t get back on track.

Trying to clumsily poke at a subject I know nothing about…

Is it because I feel so pathetic about myself?

‘… … ‘I will definitely take advantage of the building owner’s chance to defeat the monsters.’

Nevertheless, she holds on to her will.

The obsession with putting the ‘free gift’ from the [Blood Donation Bus] to good use.

(『……Thank you, too.』)

(『…despite being a poor subject, you have a good body.』)

(『Friend. Pretty.』)

and,

Those who live in ‘their own apartment’…

I want you to be at least a little happy.

’It’s my apartment… I’ll guard it. ‘That’s what hunters do.’

They push my back,

I had them ring the doorbell of [Room 903].

Dingdong~.

An unfamiliar doorbell rang in the hallway.

『Hello, child.』

A cold hand appeared from behind and wrapped around Eunha’s body.