episode_0328

Time goes by.

The Hunter Promotion Exam next month.

For that day,

Last daily routine.

… … .

One thing I’ve just realized.

Eunha is not good at using her head.

“Why are you suddenly saying this… I guess you haven’t become very objective about yourself yet.”

“That’s right. I thought I became smarter when Sarang taught me how to study.”

“Your seat?”

A few days have passed since I visited [Changcheon Sword Art].

Eun-ha, who went to work at the cafe today, raised the corners of her mouth at Banharin’s cold answer.

There are only a few days left until the upcoming promotion exam.

These days, many people are starting to get busy preparing to turn the calendar.

“Umm… Will wearing glasses make me look smart?”

“I’m sorry, but no matter how you decorate it, it’s not a body that looks smart. Aren’t the nutrients going to the head blocked by a bottleneck?”

Po-ok.

Eunha, who had been hitting Banharin’s side as usual, held her wrist, which felt numb as if she had hit a solid wooden pillar.

5pm, cleaning up the cafe.

Recently, there has been a lot more customers visiting the cafe, perhaps because of the rumor that Kang Na-ri is the creator of [Eun-gang Potion] due to the work at [Neulpurum Emergency Center].

Kang Na-ri, who created the [Silver Potion] that saved many people, and the only daughter of the Cheongryong family, makes coffee herself…

It looks like there will be a lot of guests.

“Kang Na-ri did a great job promoting the cafe.”

“… … Eunha, do you know that? Our cafe’s number one selling product is milk coffee? I can’t be the reason why we have so many customers.”

Kim Sa-rang started working part-time. ‘Mouse’ also often takes off his shoes and helps out at the cafe.

Thanks to that, even though there were a lot of customers, it didn’t feel busy.

Eunha turned her head with a grateful heart.

At a table near the cash register, Kim Sa-rang, wearing a cafe apron over her black dobok, is groaning while working on a mock exam problem booklet.

“Kkiing…”

“Is Jong here?”

“Mr. Banharin, you were really bad.”

“Kkiing… Eunha Doryeo (道侶), please save me.”

Kim Sa-rang, who finished her studies at the academy, came to work part-time at [Rabbit Latte].

When there are no guests, I sit at the table and study with Eunbangul’s permission, just like I do now.

The fact that Jong-i collapsed and recovered served as motivation, and from that day on, Kim Sa-rang’s concentration improved to an extent that was unrecognizable.

Is it that I have a goal of having to pass the promotion exam?

Kim Sa-rang’s tutoring went surprisingly smoothly.

It was also a great help to Eunha.

Since Kim Sa-rang knows that she has to teach ten, Eun-ha is also studying for the promotion exam properly.

“Now, even at the Academy, I only sleep twice a day.”

“Wow…? That’s great.”

“… … And, that… When Eunha Doryeo is next to me, my heart races and I can’t sleep… From now on, I’ll have to study at a cafe.”

That’s true.

[Changcheon Sword Song]’s dirty puppy Kim Sa-rang also seems to be moving forward confidently in her own way, just like Kang Na-ri.

Eunha sincerely cheered them on.

“… … .”

Galaxy, who guards the checkout counter as always.

She smiled languidly as she watched the people around her advance one by one.

“… Oh right, I forgot to clean up the warehouse! ”

Snap!

At that moment, the silver bell that had been hiding under the chest larger than Eunha’s head jumped out and ran to the warehouse.

I couldn’t see it at all. Why does it keep hiding under here?

When I asked why, I was only told that rabbits like shady and narrow places.

Clink! Clink…

A rabbit girl leaves to organize the warehouse.

As you get farther away from the galaxy, the pure white rabbit ears droop like a soaked sponge.

Snap!

Afterwards, I finished cleaning up and came back.

As you get closer to the galaxy, your drooping rabbit ears slowly regain strength and rise towards the ceiling.

It’s something like Wi-Fi.

Eunha hugged the rabbit girl tightly, who was the same as before and now.

“Really… I told you to use your paid vacation as much as you want because you looked unwell, so what do you mean you came back in 3 days?”

“I feel most comfortable in a cafe in the world.”

The only space where Eunha can breathe, even at home, where she is tormented by monsters.

A café without a ‘guide’ was her only refuge.

“Cafe is the most comfortable… I’m so happy…!”

“Really?”

“I like cafes too. I can meet Eunha unnie there!”

A girl who hugs the galaxy tightly.

I bury my face in her soft chest.

Who is this truly happy smile for?

If you were to pick the happiest person in the world, Eunbangul would definitely be number one.

“I love you, Eunha unnie.”

“… … .”

And, the one who is loved by such a girl,

Who will be the happiest person after Eun Bangul?

I wish that were the case.

Eunha finished the cafe with Bangul, who was stuck to her like a piece of gum.

… … .

… … .

『There is something called an ant hell. It is called hell because ants cannot fight off predators with their own strength. It is best to avoid hell.』

Until the promotion exam next month,

A little further ahead.

The daily life of the galaxy resembles a sandy beach filled with ant hell.

It is a life where if you let your guard down even for a little bit, you will misstep and be eaten by a monster.

“Oh… why don’t you just flood the anthill with water?”

“I can’t have a serious conversation with you.”

Hot and sour.

On the way home from work after finishing work at a cafe,

Eunha touched the corners of her lips, feeling her path blocked by [Bug Princess].

[Goryongsan Crack Field] I haven’t seen you since, but I finally saw you now.

Sagak-.

The sound of insect footsteps facing each other.

A ‘girl’ wearing a black gothic dress twists the corners of her lips seductively.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen your face… I like seeing you always giving me hints to compliment you today.”

“You, whom I haven’t seen in a long time, are still beautiful.”

We shared our compliments.

‘That thing’ that covers both eyes with a parasol with lace.

The floor-length skirt hides the girl’s feet, and a ‘cross necklace’ of unprecedented quality hangs around her neck.

Hot and spicy!

‘Fly’ peeks out from behind [Bug Princess].

Like a beast that has found its prey, Tododok runs towards it and hugs Eunha’s thigh.

“Hello Fly. You’re so cute today, I want to catch you and eat you.”

Hot! Hot!

He also gave praise to the pumpkin bee.

‘Fly’, with its body puffed up as if to tell you not to be eaten, hangs on your leg like a koala.

Sagak-.

The sound of insects in the evening as the sun sets.

The sound of parting with the departing sunlight.

The galaxy watched the setting sun.

Until sunset, there will be time for a brief conversation.

“Don’t you know the saying, ‘the time when the spiders descend on the earth’?”

“Huh?”

“If you wish to take a walk with me, I am willing to accompany you on your way home from work in the future.”

Sagak-.

[Bug Princess], who had been spouting subtle words, reached out to Eunha.

If you want to go for a walk, I’ll walk with you home from work…

So, does that mean we should go together when we return home from the cafe?

Sunsets get earlier as winter approaches.

The sun will soon set before I even get off work.

And then, [Bug Princess] says she will walk home from work with you.

Are you trying to protect me?

“I just wanted to see what kind of ordeal you’d have on your way home from work. There’s no other reason.”

“… … .”

『Well… if there’s someone watching over you, you won’t be lonely.』

A ‘girl’ with her eyes covered by a parasol.

Eunha looked down at [Bug Princess] blankly.

The lying bug turns its head sheepishly.

“… … Bounce. Illuwa.”

Phew.

He immediately knelt down and hugged [Bug Princess]’s waist.

As I buried my face in the boat and cried out in gratitude, my hair was immediately grabbed and I was thrown to the floor.

“That’s crazy. It’s creepy.”

“Cough… No, I did it because I thought it was cute that you were embarrassed.”

“It’s really scary to go out knowing you won’t die.”

The ‘girl’ backing away with a cold gesture.

But Eun-ha, who had fallen to the ground, could see that the face of ‘that thing’ revealed under the parasol was red.

Ugh.

I think I know who the cuteness of ‘Fly’ resembles.

You take after your father. Isn’t this what family is like?

Eunha raised the corners of her mouth as her neck was misaligned after her hair was grabbed.

Hot and spicy!

‘Fly’ pulling on Eunha’s chest to help her up after she fell to the ground.

I guess that was what I had in hand.

Now I won’t be lonely on my way home from work.

Eunha raised her body, moving her stiff neck. She smiled faintly as she stroked the ‘Fly’ hanging from her leg.

I’ve been laughing so much that the corners of my mouth hurt.

“… You’re small today.”

At that moment, Eunha, who was looking at [Bug Princess], suddenly said those words.

After visiting [Goryongsan Crack Field], I think of the queen-like woman who visited the cafe.

“hmm?”

“You came to the cafe last time, right? You ordered milk coffee, right? That time, it was a little more…”

『Is that what you mean?”

Sagakak!

Finally, Eunha said something to change the subject.

[Bug Princess] put down the parasol she was holding.

Square. Square.

The simple act of putting down the parasol you were holding.

A black lace parasol momentarily obscures [Bug Princess] from the galaxy’s view.

square…

And, as if by magic,

The umbrella is going down…

A beautiful woman looks down at the galaxy.

“… … .”

She is a beautiful woman.

A beauty with jet-black hair that reaches down to her waist.

​Is it slightly taller than the Milky Way?

A black formal dress that fits the woman’s curvaceous body perfectly.

The softly flowing hem of her skirt falls to her ankles, slightly revealing the tips of her black shoes.

​

The wide, squinty eyes have soft lines.

‘That thing’ with the parasol covering her eyes down and black shoes exposed outside her skirt.

The woman, who looked more like a queen than a princess, approached Eunha, who was blankly looking up at her, and hugged her waist.

The feeling of our hearts touching and squeezing together was quite unfamiliar.

“The lie of the black bug who played the princess became the truth when it met you.”

“… … Oh, your appearance has changed. Eunhong’s dress color has changed. ”

“Eunhong… Is that so.”

Partially.

A tiny pumpkin bee.

She lands on Eunha’s shoulder and wiggles her plump butt.

“Then, before going home… should I have a cup of milk coffee?”

Sagak-.

The sound of crickets was no longer lonely.

[Bug Princess], who was now looking down on the galaxy, hugged the person she was holding in her heart and went into a dark alley.

… … .

… … .

“Thank you for your hard work today, young lady.”

“I’m back, sir. You must be tired.”

Knock knock.

It was an evening with a sunset.

Eunha returned to the ‘Satbyeol Apartment’, dragging her unsteady carrier.

Sagak-.

Eunha greets the old security guard and passes through the parking lot.

By her side was [Bug Princess], who had returned to the form of a girl.

They walk together, hugging Galaxy’s side with one hand and sharing a black parasol to avoid the night sky.

The commute home from work with someone wasn’t as bad as I thought.

‘Fly’, who ran to the apartment building, waves to Eunha and [Bug Princess] and tells them to come quickly.

“… Thank you for covering me with an umbrella.”

“Playing an instrument was fun.”

“What instrument are you playing… What? What do you want me to do?”

“I didn’t say anything.”

It was only after entering the building that I was freed from [Bug Princess].

The galaxy that came out of the mountain naturally distanced itself and picked up ‘Fly’ who was jumping up and down and patted him.

[Bug Princess], spinning the parasol around happily, smiles faintly.

『…I heard you are taking a test.』

“Huh? Yes, there’s something called the Hunter Exam.”

“It was the grudge your mother wished for.”

Stop.

And, like a passing chatter.

The words of ‘that’ that were casually spoken and passed by,

Stop the galaxy.

… … .

(Later, when ■■ grows up healthy and becomes an adult… I hope he becomes a great hunter that everyone looks up to.)

The grudge that the mother wished for.

How did you know?

The monster before my eyes.

What do you know?

“… … Yes?”

『The more blind the goal, the more empty it becomes after achieving it. And the end is always regret.』

“… … .”

“Think about your dreams, not someone else’s. I want to be with you, the one who is happy.”

A girl who played music for the dreams of others.

‘That thing’ that found its dream embraces the galaxy.

Maybe that’s why he blocked Eunha’s way home from work.

Sagak-.

The sound of departing footsteps.

Like that, [Bug Princess], who received ‘Fly’, bows her head elegantly and goes up the stairs.

“… … .”

Let’s take a moment to look at the bumblebee, who is struggling in the arms of [Bug Princess], saying that she wants to be with the galaxy a little longer.

Eunha, who had been lost in thought, made a smiling face as if nothing had happened and hurried her steps.

There were no worries.

Becoming a hunter.

That is his dream.

(Later, when ■■ grows up healthy and becomes an adult… I hope he becomes a great hunter that everyone looks up to.)

(Later, when ■■ grows up healthy and becomes an adult… I hope he becomes a great hunter that everyone looks up to.)

(Later, when ■■ grows up healthy and becomes an adult… I hope he becomes a great hunter that everyone looks up to.)

I don’t know.

Eunha shook her head and got on the apartment elevator.

Wheeinㅡ.

The elevator, with its leisurely vibration, heads to the 9th floor.

“My head hurts… Is it because I’m tired?”

2nd floor. 3rd floor.

The elevator goes up.

I put the carrier down and leaned my back against the wall.

What suddenly comes to mind is the image of the ‘family’ seen in [Changcheon Sword Song].

Kim Sa-rang and Kim Ha-yang are worried and happy for Jong-i who has regained his health.

To be honest, I was jealous.

‘family…’

What kind of kids were their parents?

I don’t have any specific memories.

4th floor, 5th floor…

The elevator goes up.

‘Why did I want to become a hunter? I think I had similar concerns before.’

Is there anyone who knows his past?

I don’t know.

I thought positively.

The monsters in the apartment and the people in the cafe.

They are already precious like family, what else do you need?

An afternoon with a lot of thoughts.

Eunha entrusted herself to the elevator.

6th floor, 7th floor…

An ascending elevator.

and,

The floor number displayed on the elevator is

8th floor… 9th floor… 10th floor 11th floor 12th floor 13th floor.

Beyond the 9th floor,

It started to go up continuously,

When you feel a strong sense of discomfort.

The galaxy realized.

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※Guide to a harmonious apartment culture※

6. One out of two is broken!

– The apartment elevator is still working hard today!

– Tell me. Have you forgotten where I am?

– Be careful.

– If you forget even one of our rules, you’re in big trouble.

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An elevator that exists in an apartment.

Since when did one increase in number…

… which elevator did I take?

“Sigh…”

21st floor, 22nd floor, 23rd floor.

I guess I’ll take this opportunity to meet [the black man].

Eunha sighed with a smiling face.