Chapter 222 - Special episode (2)

The drinks were placed in each of their hands. Yoohyun and Yerim occupied the two sides of the long bench. Yoohyun covered me with a large towel and dried me briskly before Peace crawled over and climbed onto my lap.

He kicked me on both sides and in front of me.

"...Noah."

Noah, who was looking at me, sat next to Yerim. I felt sorry that he only had one body. When he looked to see where Myungwoo was, he was talking with Moon Hyuna. They gestured and talked enthusiastically, especially Moon Hyuna, and judging by the gleam in their eyes, it was probably related to the giant or Ki Seung-soo's team. My beer is going down quickly.

The two seemed to get along quite well.

"It would be fine if I could go there and let the kids play."

It would be better if Soyoung came too. Maybe we should organize something like an advanced hunter club for under twenty-year-olds, and make it national, or even worldwide. If you look around the world, you'll find at least a dozen people Yoohyun's age, not many, but a couple of dozen.

I thanked Noah for the coffee and put the straw in my mouth. It's a latte, without whipped cream. I should add it. It's a little less sweet without it...

"Ugh, what the hell."

The coffee tasted weird. No, it tastes like coffee... but it's quite different from what I've had in Korea. It's bitter, bland, and I don't know, maybe it's the lack of whipped cream. But even when I had it plain without whipped cream in Korea, it didn't taste like this latte.

...Maybe it's the difference between countries. Food tastes different in Korea and Japan, so it's understandable. Even things like jajangmyeon are completely different between the Korean version and the traditional Chinese version. I guess I like Korean food after all. Korean coffee is delicious. [1]

"Why does that guy, Sung Hyunjae, keep looking at me and laughing?"

Yeah, it's not as good as the one you bought me, but it's still good. It's a little strong.

"Maybe you should put on sunscreen again."

"They said this one doesn't come off easily with water."

"Still, they say it's good to reapply frequently. Although it seems fine for now, remember that the pool water here is mixed with thermal water. Who knows, it might come off better."

The water seems nice. Peace and Velare kept swimming and playing. Peace grabs Velare's tail and drags her through the water. They seem to be having fun. Let's take a picture.

While drinking coffee, I thought about how to get the kids to play together without fighting.

Should we decide the order with rock, paper, scissors? But that would be favorable for Yoohyun.

Should we do it by age? Yoohyun, don't you drink Americano? It just tastes like coffee mixed with water. Maybe that's why he drinks it? If it's mixed with impurities, it might stand out even more.

I put my half-empty coffee cup down and got up from my seat. Let's see if we can calm them all down. It would be great if everyone could play together.

Boom!

"Suddenly, I heard a dull sound. As I turned around, I saw Mr. Lion King, jumping from who knows where...

"Damn it, wait a moment!"

"Crazy, Yerim, close your eyes!"

"Ah, that idiot!"

Wearing a swimsuit in the pool is natural, but even though it's a matter of personal preference, the coverage area is... damn, even the mind feels dirty!"

"Noah, turn your head away! Yoohyun, don't look either, I don't want you to see anything dirty!"

Although it's slightly covered, it would be more considerate to use a mosaic. Isn't it supposed to have an age rating? Damn bastard! There are minors here! Even though he's legally an adult in his country, Noah, not even Yoohyun is old enough!"

"Ah, really, you're crazy!"

Damn, that detrimental view! I ran towards him cursing. Damn, it's even more irritating up close!

"Why are you getting so worked up? As always, I'm too..."

"Shut up! Go away! What are you doing in front of the kids acting like that?"

I handed him a towel, but the damn guy didn't even think about covering himself as he looked at me with a shameless expression. Cover yourself, damn it! Should I personally tie it around his waist? Do you think I came here just to deal with you?

"Hyung."

"Yoohyun, I told you not to look, why are you here?"

Yoohyun pulled me back, and Sung Hyunjae stood in front of me.

"Our Hyung is worried about the kids."

Did they come to protect me because I confronted a class S hunter from another country? But how is that possible? They surely aren't dumb enough to mess with me in front of everyone here. No, is it really dumb? He doesn't seem angry, rather he seems surprised.

His body looks good if you only see the upper part.

"It seems like Guildmaster Amaterasu felt offended."

More than offended, it seems dirty. It needs to be censored. The lion guy seemed confused for a moment and then laughed.

"I admit, it's dirty. I was disrespectful. But it's too early for me to get involved."

What is this guy saying? I'd rather not meet him even at midnight. Cover up well and leave. The idiot lion guy turned around boastfully. It's better if he can't see me. His back, which splits into two, made me a little envious. And is that also class S? Damn.

The lion guy obediently disappeared. Ah, I'm tired for no reason. I feel mentally exhausted. But still, I must play with the kids. Swimming...

Yoohyun and I went back into the water together. Yerim quickly followed us and stood next to Yoohyun. I gestured for Noah to join. With Noah beside Yerim, the three lined up in front of me.

They shouldn't be holding hands and teasing each other like this.

"Well... I would like to say that we're all going to swim together, but I still can't swim well."

"I'll teach you!"

"Swim with me. We're both beginners."

"I can also help Yoojin."

"Everyone is kind, but I only have one body. How about one stays and the other two play together?"

It doesn't work. Although the atmosphere isn't the best, it doesn't work.

"Well, Yerim is the youngest and wanted to come to the pool first."

"Yes! I wanted to go swimming!"

"But asking Hyung to teach me to swim was my idea."

"You're already old enough to give in like the brother, Han Yoohyun."

"Put your hand on your chest and tell me if you've ever treated me like an elder, Park Yerim."

"Hey, at least I treated you like a guild leader!"

"If the roles were reversed, I would do the same."

Well, Yooyun at least publicly respected Yerim, a lesson well learned. Yerim stamped her foot in the water and gave me a defiant look.

"Ahjussi."

"Yes?"

"You're the only one for Yerim. Please play with me!"

I could hear Moon Hyuna's laughter with her sweet voice. Yerim's face reddened slightly, but I stood firm and insisted that she was young. I'm young, yes, but high school students don't usually speak like that... But it's cute. Fifteen years old is being young, and she's still a child. She's had it tough, so why not be a little silly. It's okay, it's cute.

First, I have to take care of the kids.

"Hyung."

This time it's my brother calling me. I turn my head to look at him, and he smiles shyly.

"Yoohyun only has one Hyung, so play with me first."

"Ugh! Han Yoohyun, you're crazy! Ugh! Ugh! I'm annoyed! Aaah!"

Yerim screamed, and Moon Hyuna continued laughing breathlessly.

That, Yoohyun, you're a bit too old to copy that...

But at the same time, I could vividly see in my mind's eye my brother's face when he was younger. He was cute, really. Yes, I didn't take her to places like this when she was younger, so maybe I should take care of her now. If I don't take care of her, who will?

"No, Noah too......."

Finally, Noah said, with his bright red face, as if he wouldn't lose.

"No, me too Yoojin! Noah I... uh......."

Oh no, here we go again. No, you don't have to mimic that, and Noah was cute, and they were kind of cute together... but what the hell?

"...Why are you standing there?"

Suddenly, Sung Hyunjae was next to Noah. As if it were natural, as if he were waiting his turn. No, wait a moment...

It can't be. How old are you? It can't be. Wait, what are you doing? Cover up, old man. I shouldn't have fallen for his provocation so easily.

Sung Hyunjae laughed openly and entered and said:

"I'm also your only companion, so play with me too."

This guy has unmatched cheekiness. Stupid. I should have covered my ears. Why did I hear everything?

"Haha, idiot!"

After Moon Hyuna's loud laughter, there was a splash. Did she laugh so hard that she fell? While sitting on the lounge chair, Myeongwoo leaned back in the chair, laughing.

"Haha! I have no one else but you! Play with Moon Hyuna too!"

"Yoojin! You're the only one I have too, ugh."

Moon Hyuna and Myeongwoo joined in, and even Peace, who couldn't speak and perked up his ears, chimed in.

Kian, kiuang!

I don't know what they're saying.

Piyak! Ppong!

Yes, that's right. I smiled as if polishing something.

"Let's call it rock-paper-scissors. No one over 20, please."

"That's too much."

"Yes, it is, Hyung, you're a teenager at heart!"

Adults, come on. Myeongwoo, the youngest, is acting like the most mature. Isn't it embarrassing? ...Or maybe he's just laughing so hard he can't contain himself.

"This time, I'll make up for that humiliation."

Yerim raised her arm mockingly, and Yoohyun clenched his fist silently. Noah swallowed nervously, with a tense expression.

"We're not fighting, guys. It's just a simple game of rock-paper-scissors. Give me your hands."

I tried, but it was useless.

After three rounds of rock-paper-scissors, half of the pool water disappeared. There was a moment when Peace and Velare were about to be swept away, but Moon Hyuna caught them quickly. Fortunately, the facility is good and the pool water quickly refilled.

Despite the winner's smile, Yoohyun complained that Yerim had cheated, but he didn't mind. Noah said it would be okay even if he was third.

"Is it so hard to play in the water?"

Next time, I'll bring them one by one to avoid this kind of interruption. My endurance... can't take it.

Besides, Yoohyun quickly learned to swim under Yerim's distraction, and I'm still struggling to float.

In the future, I'll just bring a floatie and relax. Seriously.

(1): Jajangmyeon is a Korean dish consisting of noodles with a thick black bean sauce, meat, and vegetables. It's highly popular in Korean cuisine.