episode_0167

Raise Kang Nari.

A thought suddenly occurred to me.

The youngest daughter of the [Cheongryong family], one of the best conglomerate families in Korea.

Before the advent of [Galaxy Potions], he was a potion dispenser who lived a relatively prosperous life.

Even though I fearlessly took out private loans and became a debtor living in a semi-basement…

To put it positively, it means that one potential is enough.

What you need is a stepping stone to get up from the damp semi-basement to the ground.

Therefore, Eunha decided to sell ‘Blood Potion made by Kang Na-ri’ to Director Go Young-in.

Na-ri Kang gains connections and financial resources as the head of the Hunter Association.

Go Young-in gains a position in the Hunter Association through potions.

In addition to her job, Eunha makes money and saves people.

If we make up for each other’s shortcomings and grow quickly, wouldn’t we each be able to stop the [Blue Dragon Family] and Hunter Association that are bothering the galaxy?

‘Or whatever… I can’t help it. It’s much better than doing nothing.’

I thought positively.

We are already living together with the apartment freaks and helping each other.

Wouldn’t it be better to call him a person?

“Ugh, Eunha! I met you yesterday! Director! Hunter Association! It’s so skinny…!”

“I see. Calm down”

“My heart is still pounding and feels like it’s going to explode!”

“Human hearts don’t explode that much.”

The weather is clear.

The morning when the rainy season ends and the hot summer begins in earnest.

Eunha, who was sitting in a wheelchair and changing into a cafe uniform, smiled languidly as she calmed down Nari Kang, who was sitting anxiously on the sofa in the lounge.

Overly tense shoulders cause vibration.

Can I really trust this debt collector?

… … .

A few days have passed since I spoke with General Manager Go Young-in about the potion trade.

A promise to personally sell a potion made from Eunha’s blood to Go Young-in.

And it was only yesterday that Kang Na-ri, who is in charge of potion preparation, met with Go Young-in and drew up a proper contract.

The result seemed to be going well, and a smile bloomed on Nari Kang’s face.

It would have been really nice to see if his hands weren’t shaking like a debt collector holding a large sum of money.

“They say they want to start trading as soon as the simple clinical trial is completed.”

“Good. Can you work at the cafe at the same time?”

“That’s easy for me. Anyway, when I get home, I have nothing to do other than feed the mice…”

Kang Na-ri, who had said that far, quietly lowered her head.

Shoulders drooped as if weighed down by something heavy.

The sunlight coming through the lounge window tickles her blue hair, and a dark hesitation falls from her habitually clenched hands.

“I… I just keep getting help. I haven’t even been able to repay the favor of repaying the private loan yet, which is a big deal.”

“It’s because Kang Na-ri is a good person.”

Eunha, who changed into her cafe uniform, secretly raised the corners of her mouth.

The button near her chest has disappeared, and her front, which is wide open, is covered with an apron, and she gets up from her wheelchair and approaches Nari Kang with weak steps.

A person who feels different from Eunbangul and is like a younger sister.

Just like that, Eunha, sitting next to Kang Na-ri, made her usual smiling face,

He straightened her shrunken shoulders.

“Ugh…!”

An insignificant scream burst from Kang Na-ri’s mouth.

However, contrary to that sound, as soon as the shoulders were straightened, the upright waist maintained its posture without any shaking.

She looked like a wealthy girl, and her blue hair was decorated like jewels.

Although she has a scrawny appearance, there is a subtle girlishness in every single gesture. If you live in a wealthy family, do you get separate training for things like posture?

Eunha said with admiration in her eyes that she was an amazing person every time I saw her.

“… … Thank you, Eunha. I will do my best to help Eunha… So, can you please stay a little away?”

“Okay?… Oh, I’m sorry.”

Nari Kang, with one arm buried in Eunha’s softness, blushed and said. Only then does Eunha, who realizes the distance between them, get up from the sofa and sit in the wheelchair.

There was a bit of a fuss, but whatever.

Kang Na-ri seems to have gathered her will, so if you send her the right amount of ‘materials’ from now on, she will do well.

Isn’t this a woman who ran a potion shop by herself? There is no need for Eunha to overdo it; there will be no major problems if she just stands by and watches to see if she is doing well.

“Actual trading is scheduled to begin in August, so I need to start making potions now.”

“Be careful not to let thieves into your house.”

“Ah~ What’s so good about a semi-basement house that thieves break in.”

After that, I had a small talk with Nari Kang and left the lounge.

Eunha hugged Eunbangul, who ran towards her as if she had been waiting for her, and began her peaceful cafe routine today.

… … .

Eunha is at the checkout counter, Nari Kang is in the kitchen, Banharin is at the table in the corner of the cafe, and Eunbangul is flying around here and there.

Thanks to word of mouth, there are more customers than before, and Ban Harin, who always occupies the same spot and comes to order coffee every 30 minutes.

Eunha tried to get up from her chair and greet guests whenever possible, and perhaps thanks to that, her physical condition was improving day by day, and she was feeling strangely proud.

Buuuung!!

Soon, the sound of a sports car’s roaring engine was heard from the cafe entrance.

Shocked, Eunha leaned back in her chair and pressed her palm to the back of her head, which was throbbing as if it was about to break.

Did you come here today too?

“Hello, Eunha. Iced Americano, please leave out the ice.”

“… … Let us help you with the calculation.”

A young man who parks a red sports car at the entrance of the cafe comes in showing off his tall stature and asks for a strange order.

Gang Na-ri’s older brother, Kang Na-ri, has been visiting the cafe once a day for a few days now, perhaps to get a face stamp.

He just orders coffee and leaves, just like a brother who came to check on his sister.

Because of this, it’s difficult to say anything… but every time he visits, the sound of the sports car’s engine shakes Eunha’s spirit, and her favorability is decreasing day by day.

Okay. Rather good.

As you gradually get used to the sound of that engine, you will be able to freely cross the crosswalk without being disturbed by the trauma.

Eunha focused on serving customers, internally cheering on Kang Na-ri, who was staring at Kang Yo-han with a fierce look from the side.

“Is this guy here again? Get your car out of the cafe entrance quickly! I’m really going to blow it up!”

“Hahaha, the rabbit boss is always lively.”

Kang Do-han, who was staring at Eunha sitting on a chair, leaves the cafe as if pushed by Eunbangul, who approaches her with her bunny ears pricked.

Subtle unpleasantness.

Eunha softly stroked Eunbang-ul’s pure white rabbit ears and pursed her lips.

Sagagakㅡ.

Nothing much happened after that.

Ordinary customer. An ordinary order.

Kang Na-ri seems to have a lot to think about and can hardly concentrate on her work.

till now,

It’s an ordinary day.

… … .

… … .

“Eunha. When will my legs recover?”

“I can already walk.”

“If you think about it that way, even dogs can walk upright.”

Nothing much happened after that.

After finishing the cafe, Eunha returned to ‘Saetbyeol Apartment’ in Ban Harin’s car again today.

She looks up blankly at the shabby ‘9th floor’ apartment while listening to Ban Harin’s sleepy nagging.

The setting sun announces the end of the day, and the peace that had soothed Eunha’s heart has also come to an end.

I sit in my wheelchair and blink.

Perhaps it was because of the black suitcase placed under the chair, but the wheels did not roll forward.

“… … Thank you again today. Be careful going in.”

“See you tomorrow morning.”

Say goodbye.

Eunha quietly turned her head and caught sight of Ban Harin leaving.

She got into the car, started the engine, and drove away with the quiet sound of the engine.

I watched with the feeling of clinging to something until the figure disappeared completely.

“… … Let’s go home.”

I turned my head forward.

A clean ‘10th floor’ apartment with no dust.

In all the houses except [Room 904], bright light leaks through the windows.

Eunha urgently lowers her gaze and taps her temple with her palm.

“Welcome, lady.”

“The elderly are having a hard time too. Nothing special happened in ‘my apartment’ today, right?”

Rumbling……

I casually wiped away the dripping nosebleed and moved forward.

I closed my eyes to the light coming from the apartment and left myself in the wheelchair.

I exchange greetings with an elderly security guard who is combing a clay doll in the security room.

“Nothing happened. However, it looks like the box containing the suggestions will explode in the security room.”

“Really?… Can I just check a few?”

“I will bring the box, so please wait.”

An elderly man got up from his desk and brought a transparent plastic box from the warehouse as if he had been waiting for it.

The box was filled with pure white paper pressed so tightly that it seemed as if it would burst, and the sight of it was enough to make Eunha faint.

Grumbling…

I wiped the dripping nosebleed with the back of my hand.

There are more complaints from residents than you might think. Do monsters also care about food, clothing, and shelter?

Eunha took a moment to pray with gratitude for her neighbors who showed great interest in her apartment.

May you attain enlightenment quickly.

Rustling…

Eunha prayed to the [Black Person] somewhere and pulled out a note from the box.

A note containing someone’s suggestions.

I unfold it with a little curiosity.

[Look behind you.]

Wow.

I folded the note as it was and returned it to the security guard.

“What’s behind me?”

“… … … Yes, not anymore.”

“So it was like that until just now.”

I don’t like this.

Eunha wiped her goosebumped arms. I had a throbbing headache and a nosebleed, so I gently wiped it away.

Does this also fall into the category of suggestions?

It was a note that gave me a lot of thought in many ways.

“Tell them that it will be passed as it is not a proposal for an apartment. Do other messages feel like this?”

“If you want it, this old man will pick it up accordingly.”

“Ah, I wrote it with me in mind, so I should read it. I’ll check it from time to time, so just keep it.”

I felt like checking out the suggestions while on guard at night, but since my legs are still like this, I decided to wait until next time.

Eunha, who had completely lost her motivation from the first message, parted ways with the elderly security guard and entered the apartment building.

Even in the beginning of summer, the inside of the building is cool, and the lights that blink in time with the movement of the galaxy drive out dark shadows.

Tiing ㅡ.

A wheelchair rolling around and leaving marks on the floor.

Eunha took the elevator and went up to the 9th floor.

I’m tired today.

Is it because I was surprised by the sound of the sports car’s engine, or is it because I have a lot to think about?

I want to fall asleep quickly and wake up refreshed in the morning.

“Phew… I was happy today too.”

I lean back weakly against the wheelchair, open my mouth, and look up at the elevator ceiling.

Okay. Being tired means you worked hard.

“… … Has it already arrived?”

Eunha, who was quietly looking up at the ceiling, exited the elevator.

The dripping nosebleeds fall on my large chest and wet my box tee.

The nosebleeds won’t stop today.

It seems that the body is producing a lot of blood in anticipation of drawing blood for the potion.

How about taking the [Blood Donation Bus] for the first time in a while?

Eunha, thinking positively, sat down in her wheelchair and looked around the hallway.

The hallway on the 9th floor of the apartment building was dark as usual.

The setting sun coming through the hallway window brought light to the dark hallway, and the appearance was like bright yellow crayons painted on black drawing paper… creating a strange atmosphere that attracted people’s attention.

pitch black ceiling,

The floor was clean, no matter who cleaned it.

『… … .』

And, there was a sleepy hamster lying flat in the middle of the hallway.

… Why are you doing that?

Eunha looked with complicated eyes at the [doll girl] wearing plump hamster pajamas, who was lying down in the hallway in a loaf position and quietly looking up at her.

A cow doll with a long waist was carefully placed in front of the girl.

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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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I wonder if the doll that [Doll Girl] is guarding so desperately can be considered lost and found, but in any case, what is lying on the floor is a cow doll.

If you pass by it without touching it, you will be safe.

『… … friend.”

“Is this a new game?”

『I fell. no.”

[Doll Girl], lying on the floor in a loaf position, looks up at Eunha with pure eyes.

He gently shakes his plump hamster and waits for Eunha to pick up the stuffed cow that he dropped on the ground.

It looks like he fell while running in the hallway.

[Doll Girl]’s hamster pajamas have the lower body hanging down like a penguin, so if you move around without knowing what to do, you won’t be able to avoid such trouble.

Do you think dolls will fall down the hallway when you walk around like that?

I don’t know the rules, but the urge to play with the sleepy hamster raises the corners of Eunha’s mouth.

Eunha, who stopped her wheelchair, was worried.

“… … .”

The worries were long.

The thought was short.

I want to play with her, but with her legs like this, it will be difficult to play with her until she is satisfied.

Eunha, who thought to herself that she would play with him next time, closed her eyes and passed by the [doll girl].

The wheels of the wheelchair move smoothly through the dark hallway.

… … Huh.

Immediately after, a small sound of wind blowing from behind.

Eunha passed by ‘that’ and looked back without thinking.

There was… nothing in the hallway.

A hamster girl and a cow doll that fell on the floor.

A dark shadow clings to the hallway, only spreading the pungent smell of blood.

“… … I almost got in big trouble.”

Eunha massaged her sore neck and sighed in relief.

The correct answer was to ignore it and pass by.

Of course, you have to be careful about monsters.

Eunha patted her leg, which had not yet recovered, saying it was amazing, and went home with a relieved heart.

It was summer.

… … .

… … .

… … .

Kwaang!!!

Meanwhile, at that time.

A quiet office with test tubes filled with red liquid lined up.

A middle-aged man who couldn’t shake off his anger flipped the desk over with all his might.

Floating documents, writing instruments, etc. flutter around like falling leaves and fall to the ground.

The mood is seasonal.

An angry man, documents flying around, researchers standing with their backs to the wall… their eyes looking at the pathetic human being.

Even in mid-July, the season here was fall.

The fluttering papers were red fallen leaves, and the middle-aged man’s endless anger was reminiscent of the empty autumn sky.

“Phew… Phew…! Ko Young -in’s dog like a dog !! Are you taking away the ‘undiluted solution’?! ‘My undiluted liquid’? Some kind of wind blew while I was just sitting at my desk and signing autographs!!”

“Director of dispensing department. You need to calm down.”

An inexplicable anger ravages the office.

A researcher comes forward and tries to calm the middle-aged man down.

“I don’t know how the head of the division persuaded ‘the original solution’. Still, if limited sales of [Galaxy Potion] are resumed, the association’s shaky position will…”

“Is that the problem now? If I persuaded you, I should have brought the ‘undiluted solution’, why are you only buying that ‘diluted solution’!”

“… … .”

“As long as you have my ‘refined solution’, we can make [Galaxy Potion] or whatever…!”

A middle-aged man, a man who was once a shabby old man.

He tangled his abundant hair and swallowed his anger several times.

… … .

How many minutes have passed like that?

His anger subsides, and he looks around the messy office in a polite manner and lightly clears his throat.

“Hmm… Clean it up.”

“Okay.”

The sound that comes right away.

The sound of researchers picking up documents and raising desks.

A middle-aged man, leaning on the table in the center, was lost in thought as he watched researchers cleaning the office.

“I don’t know what Go Young-in’s intentions were, but… he meant that there is a potion maker other than our potion brewery who can make [Galaxy Potion].”

“I will check it quickly.”

“This is a recipe we perfected over two years. We should also be suspicious of insider actions.”

“I will keep this in mind.”

“Before potion sales begin… The undiluted solution is undiluted, but the ‘potion dispenser’ needs to be dealt with anyway. Even if I borrow the hand of the blue dragon.”

dark office,

Where the bright red fall has fallen,

Someone’s secret story passed the researchers’ coats and disappeared somewhere.