episode_0228

Tell me.

Leaving only happy memories behind.

Run around on the clean sandy beach and fall asleep until you’re tired.

Then someday,

The day the North Star shines upon us.

I will go forward carrying the upside-down cross.

… … .

… … .

“Huh?!”

Bam!

A morning after the rain stopped.

A-class hunter Do Jong-ha woke up from a deep sleep with a chill he had never felt before.

It feels like waking up from a dream within a dream.

My mind is not working properly because I am more dazed than usual.

Do Jong-ha got up from the hard sofa and wiped the beads of sweat running down his cheeks.

‘Is this… an office?’

A detective agency run on a shoestring.

On the antique wooden desk are displayed decorative teddy bears and crystal beads purchased at a stationery store near the elementary school.

Things to make you look like a detective.

But today, that sight feels unfamiliar.

Do Jong-ha turned his head, holding his head with one hand.

It was morning.

The time to wake up from a good night’s sleep and start a new day.

The morning sunlight streaming in through the window seeps through the wide open blinds.

A young man who appeared to be a member of the [Blue Dragon Guild] was sleeping in the chair opposite the sofa where he was lying.

“Ugh. My head feels… refreshed.”

How many hours of sleep did I have to spread out to feel this refreshed and clear-headed?

It’s 6 o’clock in the morning, and the analog wall clock is ticking.

A half-asleep state, like waking up from a dream.

Dojong got up from the sofa with an inexplicable sense of refreshment.

Thud…

Her body was covered in sweat because she slept wearing a thick trench coat.

As I hastily took off my coat, a soaking wet white tank top was revealed, and the ice packs I had kept inside my coat to avoid the hot summer were now lukewarm and soggy.

You fell asleep in the office without even changing your clothes. What happened yesterday?

Do Jong-ha, who moved his strangely light legs to the window, pulled down the window blinds with his fingers like the main character in a detective movie.

Then, the things seen outside the window.

People leaving for work.

Cars running on the road in an orderly manner, following traffic lights.

Cadets arriving at the academy early in the morning.

A peaceful day that detective Do Jong-ha wants to protect.

The rainy night is over,

A refreshing morning dawned.

“… … .”

But it’s a little different.

Something important is missing.

She was thinking about what she did last night while sleeping… but she shook her head while clutching her throbbing head.

I don’t remember.

Would it be accurate to say that I don’t remember?

‘I think I had a really scary nightmare… but I don’t remember.’

I don’t remember.

What’s more, the dream is also fierce.

I had a dream that I was suffocating and buried in a huge, soft, bouncy ball.

It was a dream with an unclear meaning, but for some reason, I didn’t feel too bad.

“Detective…”

Chararak.

Do Jong-ha takes his fingers off the blinds and returns to the sofa.

I don’t remember.

All that remains is the refreshing feeling that fills my hollow mind.

“Detective… And. What else…”

Do Jong-ha sat down on the sofa weakly.

She went over her memories one by one.

“What kind of cases have I solved so far?”

I don’t know how to follow.

What kind of cases have you solved?

As I examine the bodies coming in with new cases, I see how stressed I am.

The words of gratitude from the victims’ families, thanking them for finding the culprit, were so warm and encouraging.

The existence of ‘monsters’ that are out of the ordinary, and the terrifying cow monsters.

She doesn’t know.

( “Forgetfulness is a blessing.” )

It’s a good thing, actually.

Because the painful memories have disappeared, and only refreshment remains in my head.

Because I don’t know how much of my memories have disappeared.

Do Jong-ha could laugh.

“Haha… I feel light after sleeping on the sofa. I have to work hard today too.”

As if starting over from scratch,

As if going back to the beginning.

I held my heart together as if I was a child starting an adventure.

Rustle…

He then rummages through his sweaty trench coat and takes out a thick notebook from his inside pocket.

It is a notebook titled [Do Jong-ha’s Investigation Diary].

“Then where, what case was under investigation…”

Did you use a notebook like this? How did you know it was in your pocket?

It seems like all the journal entries were written by hand in a notebook to give off a detective vibe.

I don’t remember what I wrote, but anyway.

I opened the notebook with some skepticism.

Falak-.

And right on the first page,

Do Jong-ha’s face is distorted in a pleasing way.

Because the front part of the thick notebook had been completely torn off by ‘someone’.

‘Who tore it? Even if a child were to tear it, they would tear it harder than this.’

It is a trace of the paper being torn off one by one with little strength.

Looking at the crumpled cross-section, it seemed as if I could feel the soft heart and hands of the ‘culprit’.

Who would do something like this… and find out using ‘skill’?

He thought about that for a moment, but soon an inexplicable eerieness stopped Do Jong-ha in his tracks.

You should not use ‘skills’ here.

Intuition as a detective.

The fear that had disappeared from her memory became unconscious and scolded her for her actions.

He swallows his breath in fear of an unknown cause and has no choice but to stop his ‘skill’.

‘It feels strange… But I think I can at least check the last page.’

A moment of thought.

Soon after, Do Jong-ha headed to his office desk, picked up a pencil, and began blacking out the first page of a torn notebook.

Square, square.

When you write on a notebook or post-it, you say that the paper is slightly pressed and a mark is left on the back page.

As Do Jong-ha colored the pages where marks had been left with a pencil, the writing on the last page that had been torn out faintly came to mind.

Okay, I’m excited.

This is why I became a detective.

I’m concerned about the contents of the first part, but where did I get even one thing?

‘I think this should give you an idea of ​​what to do today!’

Do Jong-ha raised the corners of his lips.

She carefully looked over the last entry in the ‘investigation log’ she had found.

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– This is a summary of the incidents involving ■■■ ■■’s ■■ and ■Bang■ names that have occurred since June.

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– The following incidents all occurred in ■■■ ■■, and the cause of ■■ has not been identified.

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[#7. Galaxy Hunter]

– Make contact with the ‘D-class hunter working at a nearby cafe’.

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– A recovery skill called [Self-Recovery], a body type that greatly interferes with physical activity.

– Judging from the above, it is expected to be harmless even if approached carelessly.

​

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[#7-1. After contact]

– The conversation results are really harmless. If you touch it, it feels like the whole body will be soft.

– I want to explore as a detective.

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– Anyway, humans themselves are harmless, but they seem to have a lot to hide.

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– ■■■ and ■■■ ■■■ ■■■ make ■■■ stand out.

– The type whose emotions are revealed on their face.

– He pretends not to be caught and makes an arrogant expression, which makes me look like a dog.

– No problem

(The following content is vague and cannot be confirmed clearly.)

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‘What am I? What did I do yesterday?’

The last contents of the ‘investigation log’ that he had written with great care.

Do Jong-ha, who confirmed it, touched his forehead.

My head feels refreshed.

What does it mean to want to explore, and what does it mean to be annoyed?

‘Is this why I became a detective?’

I don’t know.

I sent a heartfelt thank you to the ‘culprit’ who tore up the contents of the notebook.

I’m glad I didn’t see the previous part.

‘Ha… Still, there must have been a reason why it was written in the notebook, so I should investigate.’

Anyway, I don’t even remember what request I received, and I can’t just sit around in the office all day.

How attractive is the ‘Galaxy Hunter’ written in the notebook that you wrote such a thing… You will need to check it out.

‘Galaxy Hunter is something… I don’t know why, but I feel like helping. Do I owe you something?’

As a detective, you are not investigating suspects,

I wanted to know a little more about the person named Eunha.

Although I don’t remember anything…

As I looked at the woman in front of me, my heart felt heavy as if I owed her a great debt.

I wanted to get a little closer.

Like a traveler heading towards the North Star.

I want to help in any way possible.

Even though I feel like I’m terrified when I look into that woman’s eyes,

Sometimes I have a gut feeling that he is not alive,

At the same time, there is something that makes your heart pound.

Simple fate.

It’s not an event that involves galaxies,

I want to know the person named Eunha.

“Do Jong-ha Detective Agency, this is your first request! This is the Galaxy Hunter Exploration Journal!”

Galaxy Hunter Exploration Journal.

Subheadings written neatly on a torn notebook.

Recovering the original intention that melted away in the hot summer,

Do Jong-ha, whose painful memories had disappeared, began preparing to go out with a more energetic spirit than yesterday.

I change out of my soaking wet tank top and place ice packs from the freezer inside my thick trench coat.

Today’s goal is a cafe near Euncheon-gu where there is a galaxy hunter.

Do Jong-ha, wearing a stylish detective hat and holding a magnifying glass, kicked open the office door with a brisk footstep.

… … .

The rising sun of the morning.

This happened while Eunha was still getting ready for work.

“Ugh… W, what is this. Where am I… Detective Do Jong-ha? You’re the detective, right?”

“Oh, are you awake? Since you’re awake, I’ll ask you something. Who are you and why were you sleeping in the office?”

“No, that’s fine with me too……”

Meanwhile, a subordinate employee who had been in dreamland just like Do Jong-ha woke up and there was a bit of a commotion, but that was ultimately another story.

“I’m a fan of Detective! Actually, my ‘skill’ is… Huh? What was my skill?”

『… … .』

Something, holding onto the window frame and peeking out its head, quietly looks at Do Jong-ha’s back.

It was a refreshing morning.

… … .

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Daughter~♪

“Welcome~… Oh, Mr. Do Jong-ha?”

“… … hiccup.”

9:00 a.m. A small cafe called [Rabbit Latte].

Do Jong-ha, who had been checking the overall appearance and the structure of the back door, entered the cafe.

The first thing that catches the eye is that the interior is quieter than expected.

There are quite a few customers. It is morning so there aren’t many customers coming and going, but there are quite a few people sitting at tables and glancing in the direction of the cash register.

The air conditioner, turned on full blast, blows out cold air without realizing how expensive the electricity bill is.

The cozy smell of coffee and freshly baked bread mix together to satisfy my hunger, and on the wall-mounted TV, a news program called [Hunter 24 Hours] calmly reports on the day’s events.

“Hiccup… Hey, I’m calling you Do Jong-ha! I’m a detective!”

“I heard it last time.”

“Oh, really? Here’s my business card!”

“I received it last time… I’m glad it looks okay.”

And the most striking thing about the cafe is…

The woman who greeted Do Jong-ha with a smile at the checkout counter.

I could say that with certainty.

Two dots under his left eye, black hair with a few strands of sunset color.

A languid smile took over her beautiful face and had no intention of leaving.

Her large breasts, which push up her uniform apron with all her might, sway gracefully with even the slightest movement, as if she is not wearing any underwear.

“Unnie Galaxy. You’ve grown again?”

“Is that so? This happens every time I stop by the park… But I think this is the last time…”

“What did you say? Stop mumbling to yourself and whisper to me.”

“Yeah. Later.”

Eun Bangul puts her long rabbit ears to Eun Ha’s mouth and asks her to whisper in her ear.

I swallowed the admiration that was about to burst out as I watched the two people flirting.

A woman who appears to have a lot of problems with physical activity, as recorded in the notebook.

There must be a reason why he scribbled such things in his notebook.

I felt embarrassed by the inexplicable throbbing in my heart.

Thump… thump…

It’s not because of surprise.

It’s scary.

I was scared of that woman named Eunha who was following me.

He took out an ice pack from inside his trench coat and placed it on his reddened cheek.

This may also be due to fear.

“… … You don’t have any subordinates.”

“I didn’t bring it with me originally.”

“Okay. Would you like to order now?”

I don’t think you still remember it.

Eunha, who had been staring blankly at Do Jong-ha, asked for an order.

Do Jong-ha glanced at the menu, his cheeks blushed, and he ordered ‘Galaxy Milk Coffee.’

Galaxy’s lips are stiff.

After quickly calculating the bill, she poured the piping hot steamed milk into a mug with a cute rabbit picture on it.

“Ah. Disappointed.”

“What.”

Do Jong-ha, who had received the finished milk coffee, sat down at a nearby table.

Square. Square.

As soon as I sit down at the table, I open my notebook.

It’s more interesting to explore than you might think.

‘Well then, since we’ve exchanged greetings… let’s start by checking out the people around us.’

I have to become a regular here from today.

A detective’s intuition and curiosity.

Do Jong-ha, sitting at a table where he could easily look around, scanned the cafe with sharp eyes.

… … .

And how much time has passed?

Do Jong-ha was shocked to find that the Galaxy Cafe was more chaotic than he had imagined.

“Is there anything that Eunha likes?”

“Unnie Galaxy likes me.”

Cafe owner Eun Bangul.

An ordinary person who has not even awakened his skills.

A girl with pure white rabbit ears perked up takes out a Polaroid camera from her apron.

“Why do you ask that? You’re a detective, right?”

“That’s right. And just out of curiosity…”

“Wow~! Really? Take a picture!”

Eun Bang-ul jumps up and down at the mention of detective and asks to take a picture.

He readily accepted the girl’s request.

Click!

Eunbangul’s camera captured her image,

Immediately afterwards, an unbearable chill came over me.

It felt like something invisible was grabbing my heart.

A similar feeling I had when I first met Galaxy today.

“Heehee, don’t make our Eunha unnie suffer~!”

After such a simple question and answer,

Eunbangul went into the break room, waving a photo of herself with Do Jong-ha.

… … .

“Oh, by any chance, Eunha…”

“Galaxy likes me.”

“That’s the question.”

“I refuse.”

Cafe regular, Banharin.

According to the research data, a C-class hunter working at a nearby company.

Banharin stroked the ‘inverted cross hairpin’ on her bangs and ‘observed’ Dojongha with her only eye.

Phage-ish.

Golden-shining eyes. The feeling of other people’s gazes wandering through your body.

Immediately afterwards, a strange tension spread throughout the room, sending a chill down Do Jong-ha’s spine.

At least on paper, it’s definitely not a C-level thing.

Are you a monster?

“… … I will watch over you.”

After a brief Q&A about the galaxy.

Banharin, who had observed Dojongha thoroughly, returned to her table and tapped away at her laptop.

From around this time on, I wanted to go back home.

… … .

“Question?…… Since it’s our first time greeting each other, should we start with a handshake?”

The youngest employee at the cafe, Kang Na-ri.

The youngest daughter of the [Cheongryong Family].

No. I want to go back. Why is the Blue Dragon family here?

Do Jong-ha shook hands lightly with Kang Na-ri, who was smiling warmly.

Ugh…!

Immediately afterwards, Do Jong-ha’s intuition rang the alarm bell like crazy.

“Could you please tell me why you are asking such a question?”

No, I’ll go back.

Do Jong-ha bit his lip as he shook hands with the youngest daughter of the [Cheongryong Clan].

… … .

… … .

Since then, this cafe has been full of strange things.

“Galaxy Doryeo. Please give me one ‘Galaxy Milk’ today too.”

“You mean cafe latte. Please wait a moment.”

Kim Sa-rang, the only daughter of [Changcheon Swordsman], one of the four major guilds, hands Eunha a canned coffee from a vending machine, saying, “I found it here.”

If you mix milk with a steam milk machine in the kitchen, you may get disappointed.

“Hmm… Where is this famous… place.”

“Guild Leader Kim Ha-yang. Just keep your mouth shut.”

“It hurts. Jeong So-ra, guild member.”

Kim Ha-yang, the guild leader of [Changcheon Swordsman], walks around the cafe like a regular customer.

Sagak-.

Galaxy, who was entranced by the sound of insects croaking from somewhere, placed sugar water with lots of sugar cubes on a tray.

“Galaxy… no, I’d like a caramel macchiato to go.”

“Cat Chief. I was going to order something.”

“This is Go Young-in.”

The head of the Hunter Association, Young-in Ko, who had been out on business, barged into the cafe and was secretly showing off his muscles that were growing bigger by the day.

The Blue Dragon Family, the Heavenly Sword Family, the Hunter Association…

Even one guild leader and one headquarters leader.

Do Jong-ha, who occasionally looked at the people who came by, held his messy head.

No, here.

No matter where or how you poke around, it seems like there will only be problems.

At least this cafe won’t be attacked by anyone.

Do Jong-ha burst into a complicated laugh as he watched Eun-ha serve the guests without losing her smile for hours.

As expected, if you have a pretty face, anything goes.

I learn something new.

……however,

Is it possible to just smile like that all day?

Sagak-.

The sugar water that Eunha had left behind earlier had disappeared at some point.

… … .

… … .

“I was rude today! The coffee was really good! The cheesecake they gave me as a service was also the best.”

Time passed so quickly, and before I knew it, it was time to get off work.

In the end, Detective Do Jong-ha, who had been hanging out at a cafe from morning to afternoon, bows his head to Eun-ha, his stomach full of caffeine emptying.

A journal of galaxy exploration that started by chance.

In the end, I just came back today to see Eunha working.

‘A person with better connections than you can imagine, and a lot of laughter… but for a D-class hunter, he lives a very ordinary life.’

Why do you want to become a hunter?

How did you get to be a D-rank hunter?

Damn curiosity.

What started with a notebook has come this far.

Dojong bursts into laughter.

“… … But, is that true? You don’t remember what happened yesterday? ”

“That’s right. But it’s probably nothing serious. I guess I blacked out because I drank too much.”

“The young man who was sleeping in the office… didn’t seem to have any problems with his body.”

Bow.

Nod your head.

Eunha, who was about to leave the cafe dragging her carrier, smiled at Do Jong-ha’s nonchalant response.

“… … You can blame me.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Nothing. Then I’ll go first. I couldn’t donate blood yesterday, so I have to go now.”

Knock knock.

With those words, Eunha left the cafe to donate blood.

It’s a clean breakup without any regrets or anything.

‘Hmm… Then I guess I should go too. I’ve been getting calls from strange places for a while now.’

Who is So-a-ryeong and who is Gang-yo-han?

How did the exploration of Soaring go? Who killed Kang Yo-han?

It would have been a happier day if it weren’t for the constant annoying texts and phone calls.

‘In the end, I still don’t know, Eunha. It’s scary to be like that… But, what kind of people are Eunha’s parents…?’

A meeting that lasts only one day.

Dojong let his refreshing mind flow wherever it went.

‘Galaxy’s family… Are they alive? What do they look like?… Does Galaxy know what kind of people her family is?’

It might be difficult now, since we have only just started to become friends, but

If one day you become close to the galaxy and understand it well enough…

Can this curiosity be resolved?

“… … Hey, I should go home. If I keep doing this, I’m going to stab myself in the wrong place and die.”

Square, square.

So, a refreshing day, and something forgotten,

Keep small goals in mind.

Dojong took out a notebook from his coat pocket and wrote down today’s research journal.

… … .

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[Galaxy Exploration Journal]

– This notebook reveals that it is a journal that records my first request.

– It contains the author’s personal opinions and is not objective. Please understand.

1. Day 1 of Exploration.

– The cafe is strange. There are no normal people.

– Employee Kang Na-ri keeps trying to grab other people’s hands or shoulders.

– Cafe owner Eun Bangul came over and took a picture.

– Galaxy just feels like a public cafe. I think that’s probably accurate.

– We need to become friends.

– What will happen to Eunha’s family relationship?

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… … .

… … .

“You. Date.”

“What’s the price?”

“I’ll save you.”

“Established.”

Meanwhile, that night.

Eunha and [Red Woman], who had come to visit after a long time, got into a fight over the front door.