episode_0093

Do Yu-jin thought for a moment about the characteristics of Japan in this world, and then said something that summarized it all.

“Does this neighborhood look fun to look at?”

“Yeah.”

Erio said as he took pictures here and there with his device.

“The building looks interesting, but the people also look interesting.”

“Well, I’m walking around wearing clothes that you wouldn’t see anywhere else.”

Do Yu-jin said that and moved her eyes slightly.

Among the people walking on the street, there were quite a few people wearing traditional Japanese clothing, commonly called kimono.

Even buildings, stores, and even places like roads were filled with various decorations that had a Japanese feel.

The entire space seems to be shouting that this is Japan.

‘I knew it would be like this, but it’s still amazing to see it in person.’

After being confined by the natural walls of the sky and the sea and building a small wall between itself and the world, Japan began to ponder what measures it could take to overcome the adversity that had come to them.

‘As a result, Japan chose stronger solidarity among itself rather than active communication with the outside world.’

Daruma (だるま) sitting like a snowman in a corner of the street.

A maneki-neko (招き猫) that waves its hand vigorously in front of a restaurant to attract customers.

A noren (curtain) hanging at the entrance of a store, shaking gently whenever a customer enters.

The reason Japan began to assert its own traditions and colors so strongly in this way was all due to such aftereffects.

‘Even when I looked at the setting, I thought it was quite interesting.’

Thanks to that, Japan now looks like something created through the imagination of someone who has never been to Japan but has only watched a lot of anime.

And thanks to that.

“I heard that they also made the appearance of the artifact different.”

“What shape do you make it in?”

“They say it’s mostly made in the form of katanas or armors from the Warring States period used by samurai in the past?”

“Really?”

“Yeah, there are people who say that black hair is the pride of Japan and dye their hair black again after it has been transformed by magic.”

The two were able to enjoy their trip as if they were at an amusement park or theme park.

“Wow… … ”

After hearing Do Yu-jin’s words, Erio looked around with an expression of wonder at the existence of such a place, then turned his head and asked.

“But Eugene.”

“Huh? Why are you calling me all of a sudden?”

“What do I need help with here?”

“Huh? Didn’t I explain it to you?”

Erio nodded in agreement to the seemingly indifferent, if not careless, question.

“Yeah, they didn’t tell me anything other than that we were going to do a dungeon over the weekend.”

“Hmm, I guess I’ve been busy lately, so I guess I’m a little confused. Well, I guess I told you everything, but… … ”

Do Yu-jin said that and naturally started walking.

Now, it was possible to carry Erio on my back without the help of the shadow.

‘Seeing things like this, I can definitely feel that Darcy’s words that I couldn’t run properly because of my lack of effort were correct.’

Do Yu-jin thanked Darcy for giving her a hint of enlightenment, but she shivered slightly as she recalled the pain she suffered every morning during class.

At the same time, I was happy on the one hand.

I am confident that if I keep working hard like this, one day I will be able to move this body that is like a piece of paper properly.

‘Well, I’m not sure how much effort it would take to make that possible.’

At that moment, Do Yu-jin was about to feel slightly depressed.

Knock knock-

Erio brought Doyujin back to consciousness by lightly tapping her shoulder.

“Ahem, anyway, I don’t plan on asking you anything difficult enough to make you nervous, so don’t worry.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, from the beginning, I came here with the intention of just having some fun and clearing the dungeon.”

Of course, I also planned to look for some hints on how to get Erio out of the upcoming incident.

“So for now… … ”

“Yes~ We sell sweet donuts! There are different types in the store, so please take a look!”

Shudder-!

Do Yu-jin heard a sound coming from nearby and changed her direction slightly as she spoke.

“… … How about forgetting about the dungeon and just taking your time sightseeing?”

“Tourism?”

“Yeah, since it’s a rare trip.”

“Travel… … ”

At Do Yu-jin’s words, Erio thought about something for a moment, then pointed with his pure white finger toward a store a little further away.

“Then I want to go into that store.”

“If it’s a store… … that clothing store?”

I turned my head in the direction the finger was pointing and saw a store with gorgeous kimonos hanging on the wall.

“Yeah,”

“Really?”

I was momentarily taken aback because I never thought that Erio would be the first to ask for something like this, but in fact, it wasn’t strange.

It was surprisingly common to see foreigners visiting Korea wearing hanbok.

‘Well, it’s a bit unexpected because it doesn’t really match your usual absent-minded appearance… isn’t it?’

If you think about it, Erio would sometimes become assertive like this.

‘Before you met me, you mostly lived at home, so is it a reaction to that? “

When the opportunity comes, I try to play with all my might.

Do Yu-jin nodded as she learned facts about Erio that she didn’t know before.

“Okay. Then let’s go there too.”

“Yeah, and Eugene should wear it too.”

“Huh? You want me to wear it too?”

“That’s what happened at the festival.”

“Well, that’s definitely what happened… … ”

Do Yu-jin was momentarily taken aback by Erio’s unexpected words, but soon nodded.

It wasn’t a particularly difficult request, and I thought it would be a good idea to get at least a set of camouflage clothes in case of an emergency.

Thud thud-

After finishing the conversation like that, Do Yu-jin naturally moved her feet.

Erio looked at Doyujin for a moment and then said quietly.

“The clothing store isn’t over there, but over there?”

“Before moving, we need to refuel first.”

As Do Yu-jin said that and entered the donut shop, Erio puffed out his cheeks as if he didn’t like it.

But Erio’s heart, excited about his first trip with his friend, convinced her head to let it go just this once.

‘Donuts look delicious. I heard that Japan is famous for its desserts. Is the Japan of this world the same?’

‘We couldn’t play together during the club exhibition, so we have to play a lot this time.’

When two people are thinking different thoughts like that.

“It’s only been two weeks, but it feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve been here.”

One of the successors of the Black Dragon Society, a green-haired ninja who secretly moves around the circle disguised as a man, at the request of this prince.

“Tsk, why are you bothering me by telling people to come and go?”

The heroine who appears to have a bad personality along with Chavia, and is a natural fighter with orange hair.

Hit-

Turbuck-

These two had just arrived in Japan and were walking towards their respective homes.

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“I’ve already said this before, but the reason I came to Japan was to clear one of the dungeons here.”

“Is this a dungeon that you absolutely must clear?”

“You could say that.”

Do Yu-jin answered like that and put the donut she was holding in her hand into her mouth.

As I took a bite, the sweet chocolate mixed with the donut created a feeling of happiness in my mouth, and thanks to that, I felt the fatigue that had been building up lately slowly melting away.

Indeed, Japan.

It was a country of anime and confectionery and bakery.

Do Yu-jin, who had finished a donut in an instant like that, ate it with satisfaction and passed the cute-sized cream puff over her shoulder.

Nyaam-

Then, Erio skillfully took him into his mouth and licked his lips.

Erio, who had been savoring the taste of the whipped cream for a moment, suddenly spoke.

“Eugene’s face only clears up when he eats donuts.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yeah. Usually, he always looks like he has something on his mind, but his expression only brightens when he eats a donut.”

“Well, when I eat donuts, I usually just focus on the taste.”

Erio nodded slightly at Do Yu-jin’s answer and returned the topic back to the original.

“But Eugene”

“Why?”

“I don’t know where it is, but if it’s a place like that, will it still be there before we get there?”

It was natural for her to be worried in this way.

Dungeons that could not be cleared were considered time bombs that could explode at any moment, but on the other hand, dungeons that could be cleared were considered treasure chests where one could obtain treasures called relics.

Because of this, dungeons were often targeted by Awakened players who were looking to make a fortune overnight, and in the process, they were usually dealt with as soon as they appeared.

“It’s okay.”

However, even though she knew him, Do Yu-jin nodded without hesitation.

“The dungeon we’re about to go to is actually a hidden dungeon.”