The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 223

Side Story 2

The delivered drinks were placed in everyone’s hands. Yoohyun and Yerim occupied either side of the long bench. As soon as Yoohyun covered me with a large towel and roughly dried me off, Piece came over and climbed onto my lap.

So both sides and the front were all taken.

‘…Noah-ssi.’

Noah, who had been watching carefully, went and sat next to Yerim. I almost felt sorry that I only had one body. I looked around for Myungwoo and saw him talking to Moon Hyuna. He was gesturing enthusiastically, and judging by the sparkle in Moon Hyuna’s eyes, it seemed to be about extravagant or Rising Sun equipment. He was gulping down his beer in one go.

The two of them seemed to get along quite well.

‘It would be better if I went over there and the kids played together.’

It would have been a little better if Soyoung-ssi had come too. Should I create a gathering for upper-level Hunters under the age of twenty? Up to 20 years old, nationwide, or even worldwide if possible. If I searched the whole world for peers who get along well with Yoohyun, I’d find at least ten or more. Even just two or three would be fine.

I thanked Noah for the coffee and put the straw in my mouth. It was a caffè latte without whipped cream. Should I add it? Without it, it’s a little less sweet…

‘Ugh, what is this.’

The coffee tasted strange. No, the coffee flavor was definitely coffee, but… it was quite different from what I had in Korea. It had a strong bitter taste. And it was bland. What is it, is it because the whipped cream is missing? But even when I drank it straight without mixing the whipped cream in Korea, it didn’t taste like this caffè latte.

…It seemed to be a difference in countries. Well, Korea and Japan, so the taste of food would be different. Even jajangmyeon [Korean-style black bean noodles] is completely different between the Korean style and the traditional Chinese style. I guess I like the Korean one better. Korean coffee is delicious.

‘Why is Sung Hyunjae looking at me and smiling again?’

Yes, it’s less tasty than what you bought me. But it’s still drinkable. It’s quite nutty.

“Shouldn’t you reapply sunscreen?”

“I heard this stuff doesn’t wash off easily in water.”

“Still, it’s good to reapply it frequently. It seems fine for now, but they say the swimming pool water here is filled with hot spring water. It might wash off even easier.”

The water seemed good. Bbyak and Bellare were still swimming and playing. Bbyak grabbed Bellare’s tail, which was quickly cutting through the water, and was being dragged along. It looks fun. Let’s take a picture.

While drinking coffee, I worried about how to get the kids to play together without fighting. Should I decide the order with rock-paper-scissors? But that would be advantageous for Yoohyun. Should I do it by age? I wonder if Yoohyun drinks Americano [a diluted espresso drink]. It just tastes like coffee-rinsed water. Maybe that’s why he drinks that. It seems like impurities would be more noticeable in that than in a latte.

I put down the half-empty coffee cup and got up. First, I need to soothe the three of them. It would be great if we could all play together.

Thump!

At that moment, I heard the sound of something heavy falling. I wondered what it was and turned around to see Lion King-ssi, who I didn’t know where he jumped from… Ack, wait a minute.

“Crazy, Yerim, close your eyes!”

Ah, that crazy bastard! It’s natural to wear a swimsuit when coming to the swimming pool, but speedos are a matter of personal taste, but damn, the area, wow, it really makes my eyes and even my heart feel dirty.

“Noah-ssi, turn your head away quickly! Yoohyun, don’t look either, don’t look at something dirty!”

It was barely covered, but even a mosaic would be more considerate than that. Shouldn’t there be a 19+ sticker on that, you damn lion bastard. There are minors here! Even if they are legal adults in their home countries, Noah-ssi as well as Yoohyun are still young!

“Ah, seriously, he’s crazy!”

What is that harmful sight! Cursing, I quickly grabbed a towel and ran over. Damn it, it’s even more annoying up close!

“Why are you so flustered? As expected, am I too─”

“Shut up and cover up! You’re old enough to know better than to do that in front of kids!”

I handed him the towel, but the lion bastard didn’t even think about covering up and just stared blankly at me. Cover up, you crazy bastard. Do you think I came across the water to clean up after you?!

“Hyung.”

“Yoohyun, I told you not to look, why did you come?”

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

“Our Team Leader Han is especially worried about the kids.”

Did they come to protect me because I was recklessly charging at another country’s S-Class Hunter in front of everyone? But the lion wouldn’t be stupid enough to lay a hand on me in front of everyone for something like this, would he? …Is he stupid? In the first place, he doesn’t look angry, just bewildered.

…If you only look at his upper body, he’s in good shape.

“It seems like the Amaterasu Guild Leader felt too stimulating.”

It’s more dirty than stimulating. It needs censorship. The lion bastard was puzzled for a moment, then burst out laughing.

“Stimulating, I admit. This was rude. It’s too early for this body to appear!”

What is that bastard saying. I don’t want to run into him even in the middle of the night. Cover up properly. The lion bastard turned around, pretending to be magnanimous. It’s a little better since I can’t see the front. I was envious of his ripped back for a moment. That kind of thing is also an S-Class, damn it.

The lion bastard disappeared obediently. Ah, I’m tired for no reason. I’m mentally exhausted. But I still have to play with the kids. Swimming…

Yoohyun and I went back into the water together. Yerim quickly followed and stood next to Yoohyun. I gestured for Noah, who was hesitating, to come over as well. When Noah took his place next to Yerim, the three of them lined up in front of me.

I can’t tell them to hold hands and play like this, can I.

“Well… I want to swim together, but I’m not very good at it yet.”

“I told you I’d teach you~”

“Do it with me. Between beginners.”

“I can help you too, Yoojin-ssi.”

“Thank you all, but I only have one body. Can’t one person stay and the other two play together?”

Can’t I? The atmosphere isn’t good, but can’t I?

“Um, first of all, Yerim is the youngest and wanted to come to the swimming pool first.”

“That’s right! I kept telling you to go swimming!”

“But I was the first to ask Hyung to teach me how to swim.”

“You’re old enough, so why don’t you show some consideration as an elder, Han Yoohyun.”

“Have you ever treated me like an elder? Put your hand on your chest and answer, Park Yerim.”

“Hey, I still treated you like a Guild Leader!”

“If the positions were reversed, I would have done the same.”

Well, Yoohyun formally used honorifics to Yerim in public. He learned well. Yerim stomped her feet in the water and made a determined expression. Then she looked straight at me.

“Ahjussi [term for an older man, like ‘uncle’ or ‘mister’].”

“Huh?”

“Yerim only has Ahjussi. Please play with Yerim!”

At the sound of her cute voice, Moon Hyuna’s laughter was heard. Yerim’s face turned slightly red, but she stubbornly insisted that she was young. She is young, right. But usually middle schoolers don’t say things like that… But she’s cute. She’s fifteen, so she’s young, still a kid. She’s had a hard time due to circumstances, so what’s wrong with her acting like a late child? It’s okay, she’s cute.

I should take care of the youngest one first.

“Hyung.”

This time, my younger brother called me. I turned my head and saw him smiling brightly.

“Yoohyun really only has Hyung. Play with Yoohyun first.”

“Ack! Han Yoohyun! Are you crazy! Aack! I was wrong! Aaaack!”

Yerim screamed, and Moon Hyuna laughed so hard she couldn’t breathe. That, Yoohyun. You’re a little too old to copy that… But at the same time, the image of my younger brother from when he was young vividly came to mind. He was cute, really. Yeah, I couldn’t bring him to a place like this even once when he was young, so shouldn’t I take care of him first now? If I don’t take care of my younger brother, who will?

“No, Noah too…”

Finally, Noah said with a reddened face as if he wouldn’t be defeated.

“Noah only has Yoojin-ssi too! With Noah too… Uh…”

Oh dear, Noah has sunk again. No, you don’t have to copy that. And Noah-ssi is cute too, and surprisingly it suits him… But what is this again.

“…Why are you standing there.”

Sung Hyunjae had already taken the seat next to Noah. Calmly, as if it were natural, as if he was waiting for his turn. No, wait a minute. Surely not. How old are you, surely not. Wait, you old man. Even if you have a thick face, there’s a limit. Surely, surely.

Sung Hyunjae smiled… brightly… innocently.

“Hyunjae only has my partner. Play with Hyunjae too.”

…He wagged his shameless mouth. Crazy. I should have covered my ears. Why did I listen to that completely?

“Kuhahahat, you crazy bastard!”

Immediately after Moon Hyuna’s loud laughter, the sound of someone falling into the water was heard. She must have fallen while laughing. Myungwoo, who was sitting on the sunbed, also buried his face in the back of the chair and was chuckling.

On the other hand, Yoohyun and Yerim had faces as if they had heard something they shouldn’t have and were serious. Both of their eyes were murderous, to the point of cursing. I probably had a similar expression. Noah quietly left with a blank face and avoided to Yoohyun’s side.

“Puhah! Hyungnim [term for older brother or respected male figure]! Hyuna only has Hyungnim! Play with Hyuna too!”

“Yoojin-ah! Myungwoo only has Yoojin, puheup.”

Moon Hyuna and Myungwoo even joined in, and Piece, who was clueless and perked up his ears, also joined in.

– Kkiang, kkeuaang.

I don’t know what he’s saying, but.

– Bbyak! Bbyak!

– Siit, siit!

Yeah, okay. It’s okay. I smiled with the feeling of cultivating virtue.

“Let’s just decide with rock-paper-scissors. No one over 20 allowed. Please step aside on your own.”

“That’s too much.”

“I agree, you’re too heartless, Hyungnim! My heart is in my teens!”

Adults, please. The youngest Myungwoo is acting the most mature. Aren’t you ashamed? …It could just be that they can’t join in because they’re laughing.

“This time, I’ll pay back the humiliation from then.”

Yerim raised her arm triumphantly, and Yoohyun quietly clenched his fist tightly. Noah also swallowed dryly with a nervous expression.

“We’re not fighting, kids. It’s just a simple game of rock-paper-scissors. Just put out your hands.”

I tried to say it, but as expected, it was useless.

Half of the swimming pool water disappeared in three rounds of rock-paper-scissors. Bbyak and Bellare were almost swept away and fell, but Moon Hyuna quickly snatched them up. Fortunately, the facilities were good, and the swimming pool water quickly filled up again.

Yerim protested to Yoohyun, who had a winner’s smile, that he had cheated, but it didn’t work. Noah sent a tearful look, saying that the third time was fine.

‘…Is playing in the water this hard?’

Next time, I should just take one person to play with if possible. My stamina… I can’t handle it.

In addition, Yoohyun quickly learned to swim amidst Yerim’s interference, and I still only knew how to float.

From now on, I should just bring a tube and float peacefully. Really.