Chapter 8
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 8
Chapter Title: I Wore Underwear Today!
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I got home and sent a message to Jeong Yujin.
The smartphone keyboard felt awkward since it was my first time using one properly, and I kept fumbling, but...
Still, I managed to send something pretty satisfactory.
'But is the spelling right?'
There was a slight worry nagging at me, but whatever.
I was originally a high schooler in my past life, so no way I'd mess up spelling that badly.
At worst, maybe some spacing errors.
Don't overthink it.
"...Huh, what's this?"
While fiddling around exploring the various functions on my first smartphone...
I spotted an app called 'Hunter Community' pre-installed.
Hunter Community?
Is this an app only hunters can use?
It's not on other phones, just this one, I guess.
[Please create an account.]
Curious, I tapped the app, and a message popped up.
Even I know how to set up an ID and password.
I quickly went through the signup process and created an account.
Nickname: 'RookieHunter'.
- Heard an Omen Gate popped up today, anyone going? 👀
- Stats barely go up anymore lololol
- Hunter life sucks... Been stuck in place for 2 years
- Any big guilds want a talented guy like me?
"Whoa..."
Suddenly, tons of posts appeared.
Up in the top left, 'Hunter Gallery' was written in big letters.
Just as it said, this must be the board where hunters hang out.
Curious, I tapped on a post that caught my eye.
High-rankers get treated well? Fair enough.
But is this growth path for real?
Can't even solo a basic monster properly,
Parties are mandatory, so I join as a buffer,
But they don't check buff output properly, so my cut is tiny,
Feels like shit, wanna quit.
Conscience gone lol, backline honey pots get lower shares, that's normal right?
The one without conscience is trash like you ffs
Can't argue with that tho
Even high-rank treatment varies. Pure skill-based job, so A or B-rank with weak buffs or short duration? Dumped.
That Titan Guild girl gets mega treatment tho
Kim Sua? Top-tier buffer in Korea, duh lololol
High-rank buffers aren't really buffers, more like dealers in buffer clothing
Fr lol
Ugh, being a buffer is that tough a job?
Less 'tough' and more like limited options, so treatment's iffy accordingly.
Honestly, I get it.
Even in today's dungeon, I did my briefing role okay, but without the party members' firepower, I couldn't have taken down a single monster properly.
'Surrounding firepower support is key.'
I don't know who this Kim Sua is, but if she's top-tier among Korea's buffers, she's leagues above a newbie like me.
Would be great to meet her and learn a thing or two.
Titan Guild, huh? Maybe ask Jeong Yujin?
Nah, that's pushing it.
We just met today, and I mooched off her all day.
Even freeloading has limits.
[General/Q&A/Info/Recruitment/Gate Updates]
Ooh, tabs within the board.
Guess I should post a question too.
Got a bunch of curiosities anyway.
Awoke today
Went to gate what do next good?
Newbie huh?
Even for galley, spelling is wrecked
Did you skip elementary school or what?
Thick-skulled concept newbie is fresh lol
What the hell!
I mean, I did drop out of elementary, but still!
That's too much!
Even calling me thick-headed.
I didn't mess up spelling that bad.
People always nitpick the weirdest stuff.
Fuming, I immediately posted the next one.
I did as much elementary as anyone
I know I'm not thick-headed
Don't say mean things
lololololololol
Can see you trembling lol
Come on in, thick-headed newbie
'Did as much' is wild...
What do you mean 'did as much elementary'? Isn't it mandatory? lol
Tch, even mandatory ed, some can't get it.
Acting all high and mighty.
Whatever, not talking to you guys.
"Time for bread."
Mood soured, so I decided to eat the bread I'd gotten from the cafe.
Told Jeong Yujin to take it, but she shoved it into my hands anyway.
Yeah, definitely not because I wanted it.
Nom nom—
"Hehe..."
Delicious bread consumed. Negative emotions subside.
It was already stale, but still tasty enough.
Something like a message flashed midway, but I ignored it.
No need to cook dinner tonight.
Plus, made good money today for once.
Tomorrow, convert the magic stones and treat myself.
But conscience says save 10,000 won.
Spend exactly 10,000.
...Nah, make it 15,000.
Just hit another gate after.
Still saving half, Grandma would approve.
'Oh yeah, invited her to gate together.'
Thinking of gates brought Jeong Yujin's face to mind naturally.
She'd insisted I contact her when free.
'Just say day after tomorrow?'
Tomorrow works, but after today's gate...
Made bank, wanna eat good and rest tomorrow.
Day after is soonest, but does her schedule work?
[Me] - Yujin unnie
[Me] - Day after gate wanna go?
Maybe 'cause of the community roasting...
My eyes got picky about spelling.
Yep, no mistakes this time. Solid.
[Jeong Yujin] - Oh
[Jeong Yujin] - For real???????
[Jeong Yujin] - Hell yeah for me
[Jeong Yujin] - What time works?
See? Yujin didn't complain.
Those guys just whined over a couple slips.
This harsh society...
[Me] - Anytime fine
[Me] - When you going?
[Jeong Yujin] - Can you come to the address I'll send by 1 PM?
[Jeong Yujin] - I'll cover taxi
[Jeong Yujin] - Lunch together then gate
[Me] - Ok
Taxi plus lunch? Too generous, was gonna refuse...
But recalled cafe scene, so just agreed.
Pay back later.
I'll make bank as hunter.
Eat tons of chicken and pizza.
Hehehe.
"Oh, gotta wash clothes ahead."
Grinning sleazily, glanced down at my outfit and realized.
Awakening shrunk my clothes size too?
This is the only size that fits now.
Problem: after dungeon and long outing, it's dirtier.
...Or maybe always was.
Splash—splash—!
Stripped naked, soaked clothes in bathroom sink with cold water, started washing.
Realized late: no underwear on.
Sacrifice tomorrow's fancy meal, buy undies first.
Two days later, I arrived 10 minutes early at the spot Jeong Yujin sent.
Looking around, felt major pressure.
Not mental—physical pressure.
'Cause first time in my life wearing women's underwear.
'Ugh, so tight.'
Researched online somehow.
Bought cheapest, wore it here.
Felt stuffy trying on, still does.
Bottoms okay-ish, bra's the issue.
No boobs anyway, skip it?
Sold as set, had to buy...
Ask Yujin later?
Said ask anything, hunter-related or not.
She won't expect underwear Q, but oh well.
"Hayang!"
"Ah...!"
Like a lost kitten, standing alone scanning around.
Familiar yet new voice called; head snapped that way.
There was Jeong Yujin approaching me.
Dressed more carefully than last time.
Agility type job/skill? Gear still light.
"Two days, huh. You good?"
"Yeah, did well. You, Yujin unnie?"
"Me? Great. Missed you every second."
"Ehehe..."
First time hearing that; embarrassing but happy.
Dumb giggle slipped out.
"Anyway, changed in two days? CutER?"
"Huh? No way... Ah!"
Typical smooth talk—hard for ex-male me to just bask in.
Was about to brush off, then realized the change.
Exclaimed.
That's why.
"Right! I... wore underwear today!"
"......Huh?"
Yujin's a girl, probably noticed last time no undies.
Or at least sensed off vibe.
Yeah, that was it.