Chapter 55
[Party] Donkatsu Club: ……?
What’s with that reaction…?
Surely, anyone could tell that my comment about Haryung being cute was met with a weird reaction. If I were alone, maybe it wouldn’t matter, but Haryung was right next to me—so this reaction seemed a bit much.
Normally, I would have responded lightly, but now I didn’t feel it was worth it. I deliberately spoke sharply, hoping the person would realize their comment was rude.
[Party] Sunya: Why? Is there a problem?
Hmm… but now that I’ve sent it, it doesn’t look that sharp… maybe it just looks like I’m asking a question?
I thought something was missing, something that would make an impact, and I was wondering what to do.
Then, suddenly, I had a good idea. That was…
[Party] Sunya: ㅡㅡ
The so-called “annoyed” expression that guild members often used.
Sending that expressed my feelings perfectly, like adding seasoning to a bland dish to bring out its true flavor. But even though I showed my displeasure, that dealer remained rude.
[Party] Donkatsu Club: Not really a problem; no, wait. Is it?? Anyway, are you a collector of crappy cars?
[Party] Sunya: ㅡㅡ?
“Wow.”
Crappy cars? Did he just call Haryung a crappy car?
Seeing that, my irritation quickly turned into anger. And I was worried for Haryung, having to hear that directly.
I glanced at Haryung, and surprisingly, she seemed unfazed. Her cute male character was simply running headfirst into a door that hadn’t even opened yet, seemingly eager to defeat the boss monster quickly.
“How much must she have heard that… that she’s used to it…?”
But to me, that sight only made her seem even more pitiful.
Perhaps that’s why I began to write the harshest words I had ever said in my life. Words I had never spoken or even thought before… in a way, that dealer was remarkable.
[Party] Sunya: From what I can see, Donkatsu Club seems to have a mouth full of poop.
[Party] Sunya: How about changing your nickname to “Poopkatsu Club”?
After typing it, I wondered if it was a little childish, but I didn’t want to just let it go—no regrets. I even wanted to write more, but I couldn’t think of anything else to say, so I rested my fingers on the keyboard and thought.
And the rude dealer, seeing my comment, finally seemed to realize his mistake, saying nothing.
“Even so, shouldn’t he apologize?”
Seriously, what kind of person is that?
I thought he needed one more warning to make sure he never made such a rude remark again. But since I wasn’t used to saying harsh things, I had no idea what else to type beyond what I already had.
‘I guess you need experience for this…’
I should have learned from Suki or Nyangmeong. Suki was an expert in this, and Nyangmeong, though calmer now due to having children, was even rougher than Suki in the past—so probably equally skilled.
Haryung might not be on their level, but she should be better than me…
[Party] Sunya: Haryung, say something to that person too.
[Party] Haryung: Me, suddenly? ;;
I used a nod to express my emotion instead of typing.
Haryung stopped banging her head against the wall and seemed to start thinking about what to type. A few seconds later, the chat appeared…
[Party] Haryung: Calling me a “poop gas,” I’d suffocate from the smell.
Technically it’s “katsu,” not gas, but still… Haryung was even better at subtly provoking people than I was.
I thought Haryung was more suited to being a tank than a healer. With her skill, she could easily draw the aggro of all monsters…
Then, another dealer who had gone to collect fairy branches returned, and the conversation naturally ended.
[Party] Gukbap: Thank you for your efforts. Have a pleasant adventure.
[Gukbap has left the party.]
After defeating the final boss, the ominous, flickering clouds cleared, revealing a beautiful night sky. This area, like the dungeons I had cleared before, would now become a peaceful place.
‘Hehe… another place saved.’
Since this dungeon was where fairies lived, it felt more beautiful than others. Not just mystical and pretty, but the concept of a nature-loving race was reflected in tree houses and bridges made from branches, enhancing immersion.
It was as beautiful as the Blue Canyon, which had been like hell to me.
‘This place will probably be famous for screenshots too.’
Sure enough, Haryung didn’t leave but ran to a certain spot and started positioning herself.
[Party] Haryung: Come here, nuna. Let’s take a screenshot.
The spot Haryung chose was the only place where the moon wasn’t blocked by trees. Clearly, Haryung, being experienced, knew how to find a perfect spot.
I quickly joined her and started posing.
Haryung tried various expressions, choosing poses, including the common V sign and smiling, but…
“Maybe the height difference is too noticeable… it feels like we’re separate…”
Her character only reached my character’s mid-thigh, so in screenshots, it looked like we weren’t interacting. I wondered what to do, then chose…
[Party] Haryung: Are we taking it like this? ;
[Party] Sunya: Yeah… hehe
I just sat next to Haryung. Sitting counts as an emotion expression, so I couldn’t do other poses, but the height difference now looked better for screenshots.
[Party] Haryung: Hmm…
But Haryung seemed a bit displeased. This screenshot required one of us to compromise.
Then, Haryung suddenly turned her character, which had been facing the moon, toward me and used the hug expression.
Though my friend Hwansung also used this expression often, seeing a small, cute character do it gave a completely different impression—like a child hugging a big doll. It was unbearably cute.
[Party] Sunya: Haryung, you’re so cuteㅠㅠ…!!
[Party] Haryung: You’ve been saying I’m cute all alongㅡㅡ;;
But “cute” was all I could say. I felt like I had used up a year’s worth of saying “cute” in one go.
Then Haryung sent a screenshot she had quickly taken with multiple shots in real-time, and compared to the straight-on shot, the one with her sitting and hugging me looked much better and prettier.
[Party] Sunya: Wow, Haryung, you’re good at screenshots.
[Party] Haryung: This is basic for me.
Really? My guildmates never cared about composition; they just turned off the UI and snapped quickly. In any case, Haryung’s photos were the prettiest screenshots I had ever seen while playing this game.
[Party] Sunya: Can I save this screenshot?
[Party] Haryung: Why are you asking? Do whatever you want.
So, I could save it. I clicked on the photo and pressed save.
Haryung seemed pleased with my compliment and asked if we’d take photos at other beautiful spots in the dungeon. I immediately agreed.
Haryung and I retraced our steps, taking screenshots everywhere. Usually, I sat while she took photos, but sometimes she would climb objects to match heights.
Every screenshot Haryung took and uploaded was perfect.
[Party] Sunya: Wow, Haryung, maybe you should change jobs…
[Party] Haryung: Me? Nuna, I’m a healer ranker ;;
[Party] Sunya: No hehe… You’re good at healing, but as a photographer…
[Party] Haryung: What did you just say again ;;
We explored the map more carefully, taking screenshots in every corner we had missed while fighting monsters.
[Party] Haryung: Shall we leave now?
[Party] Sunya: Yeah, I was going to say the same… hehe
But perhaps we were too absorbed in this; neither of us noticed that one dealer hadn’t left yet.
[Donkatsu Club has left the dungeon.]
“Huh? What? That person still hadn’t left? Didn’t even apologize till the end.”
The rude dealer left after watching our entire conversation.
