The S-Classes That I Raised [EN]: Chapter 455

– *Kkeueuung.*

“Peace, good boy.”

I gently soothed Peace, who was full of dissatisfaction.

“This is just a doll, and people who like Peace will take it.”

I had a feeling, and as expected, Peace didn’t seem to like the doll modeled after himself. Judging from how Yerim doesn’t care about her doll, it seems he recognizes it as his own doll. He’s so smart.

“You don’t like that they made it without a portrait rights agreement?”

“Uncle, even if Peace is smart, he wouldn’t know that. Isn’t he just jealous? Like dogs.”

Yerim retorted.

“Is that it? Our Peace can’t even be compared to a doll.”

– *Kkiang.*

“Peace is much cuter. His fur is soft and warm, and he’s smart and kind. Why is our Peace so good at everything? He doesn’t have a single flaw!”

– *Gyareureureung.*

“A doll is just a doll! Peace is the best!”

Peace on my lap flipped over and wagged his tail. I stroked his exposed belly a little roughly, and he slightly opened his mouth as if smiling, purring. Oh, so cute. His fluffy front paws tapped the air and wiggled. His toes are pretty, his paw pads are pretty, and his protruding claws are cute too.

– *Kkyaawung.*

After praising him as cute for a while, he seemed satisfied and didn’t try to bite his doll anymore. Still, I’ll have to give up on bringing Peace dolls home. I was planning to display them by type, but it’s a shame.

“I heard people have been lining up since yesterday, do you know?”

Minsuhan said as she came inside. Lining up?

“Are they lining up to buy dolls?”

“What else would it be?”

“…Why are they even lining up? There are so many.”

The dolls will continue to be sold, and the photo cards are limited to the first edition, but I heard that the first edition itself is large. It’s also possible to buy them online.

“S-Class Hunters are as popular as celebrities. But they don’t appear on TV often. At least Hunter Park Yerim is easier to see since she’s back in school, but not the other S-Classes.”

“Ah, they’re coming to see Yoohyun.”

It’s worth lining up. How often do you get to see the Haeyeon Guild Leader in person? At least these days he commutes, but before he moved, he had a residence in the guild, so it would have been really hard to see him. Even commuting, he often just comes straight from the guild building next door, and the parking lot is private.

“He’s much better in person than on TV. Yerim too.”

“There must be a lot of people who are here for Peace and the Director.”

“That’s right, Peace is worth lining up for. Right, Peace?”

As for me, I’m still rare, though. There’s not much to see, but.

“Since it gets crowded during commuting hours, we distributed numbered tickets at 6 AM and dismissed everyone. Hunter Park Yerim, please reduce your aura so that non-awakened people aren’t surprised. I know you’re tired, but please.”

“Don’t worry, *unnie* [older sister or female friend]. I go to school, so that’s basic~”

Suhan meticulously checked everything. She hasn’t been in the Hunter world for long, but she’s already skilled at her job.

“We had a naming contest for the breeding center. We decided to give a 10 percent discount coupon and a chance to win a prize to those who show the contest participation page.”

“You’re also doing a prize drawing?”

“Once for each doll purchased. Extra-large Peace doll, complete set of photo cards, regular Peace dolls, Peace and Bbyak pajamas, Bbyak-printed umbrella, Peace-printed wet wipes.”

What? There’s an umbrella too?

“The first prize is a golden model of Peace’s paw pad.”

Minsuhan said that gold is the best. The price of gold is still high. It soared when dungeons appeared and currency stability decreased. Even if the country really collapses, gold nuggets won’t be of much use, but they’re still better than scraps of paper. Unlike other rare gems that dungeon minerals have replaced, gold still maintains its price.

I’m a little tempted too.

With the opening time approaching, I headed towards the store. The store wasn’t small to begin with, but they temporarily opened up the side to create a separate exhibition space. A giant Peace doll that adults can ride, a Bbyak doll that hasn’t been released yet, and…

“Ugh, what is that…”

A large poster was hanging. It showed Peace and Yoohyun, as well as me, in the photos we took last time. I’m too embarrassed to lift my head.

“It’s too big… It’s like a celebrity advertisement…”

“It’s similar. You’ve been on TV, so don’t be too embarrassed, Uncle!”

Have confidence, Yerim said, standing in front of the poster of me and the materialized Peace and taking a selfie. I think I’ve seen that before… Ah, Japan. Yeah, it’s better than putting up life-size photos outside.

“We will restrict entry to this area. Photo time is twice a day, from 11 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 4 PM.”

As it is a monster, taking pictures with Peace was prohibited.

“Since the photo time is the only official event, you are free to move around during the rest of the time. But please stay inside the store as much as possible.”

Only for today! said a person from Haeyeon. Then Kim Hayeon approached with an unmistakable pleased smile. Ears and horns were sprouting above her head. So that’s it.

“It’s a Peace headband.”

“Ah…”

“It’s for store employees.”

It’s not for sale. I bet a doll costume will come out soon. Kim Hayeon handed me and Yerim a headband with Peace’s ears and horns. Yerim said it was cute and quickly put it on. I’m thirty in my mind, but I can’t complain about my age in front of Team Leader Kim Hayeon, so I just put it on.

– *Kkiang! Kkyang!*

When I put on the headband with the red ears and golden horns, Peace stared at me intently and then jumped up as if excited.

“Do you like it because Dad has ears like Peace?”

– *Kkyaang!*

He’s happy that he looks similar to him, and he circles around me. Should I wear it sometimes? Wait a minute.

‘…Could looking similar to a monster cub help with keyword application or growth?’

Like dyeing my hair the same color, or adding ears, tails, or wings. A horned fox would be easy, and a Pegasus would be wings? A water dragon… that’s difficult.

In the meantime, the store opened. Seeing the people rushing in, the corners of my mouth reflexively went up. I’m embarrassed inside, but my body was reacting to the customers.

“…I feel like I shouldn’t be sitting here and should be working.”

Yerim seemed to feel the same way as me.

“It looks like a group of customers has arrived. We have to take orders and deliver food.”

“You don’t have to do that anymore.”

But this is my store too. I could hear people saying Peace is cute! everywhere. The employees were busy checking the event page, explaining, and processing payments. They seemed a little short-handed.

“Peace, stay here quietly.”

You have a lot of fans, so you can’t go outside. I put Peace on a fluffy pet bed and went to the sales counter. The gazes that had been glancing this way all along followed my movements. I’m really embarrassed.

“Hello~ What are you looking for?”

“I’m going to buy all kinds of Peace dolls, can I take a picture with you?”

“You have such big hands! I’m sorry, but photos are prohibited except during photo time. Please understand that the store is crowded~ Instead, I’ll find you the cutest doll. How about this one? It looks a lot like Peace.”

Especially these round cheeks are just like Peace when he was young.

“The prize drawing line is this way! Please line up behind the large Bbyak doll! Don’t forget to get a photo time ticket if you want to take pictures.”

I told them several times that they couldn’t take pictures yet, but some people who went to the exhibition hall pointed their cell phone cameras at Peace. Yerim, who was signing autographs for her fans, created a large water droplet and spread it out like a barrier in front of the camera. The wall of water froze white, blocking the view.

“No photos!”

The people who saw it applauded. I heard people saying, I love you, *unnie*! Children who looked like elementary school students rushed to Yerim and sparkled their eyes, and even much older people got autographs.

“Peaceyaaaaa!”

Of course, there were many people cheering for Peace. It’s also a place that sells Peace dolls in the first place. I could even hear almost sobbing voices from outside the line that was set up to prevent access, saying Peace is so cute. Every time Peace rolled over, tossed and turned, wagged his tail, or perked up his ears, there was a constant outpouring of look at that, what do I do, cute.

“Please leave one by one to the exit!”

Because they didn’t budge from seeing Peace, I approached and gave them exit instructions. Peace, who saw me, jumped up and cried, *kkiang*. Immediately after, cheers erupted. I know it’s cute, but if you keep doing this here, other people can’t come in.

As I gestured for them to make way, the commotion in the store suddenly subsided. The people gathered in front of Peace also turned around, gasped, and made way.

“Why are you standing when you should be sitting.”

It was Yoohyun, who arrived late due to work. When Yoohyun smiled at me, small whispers leaked out from here and there. It was a completely different atmosphere from when they treated Yerim or Peace.

“Well, it’s my store too. You came earlier than I thought?”

“Yeah. It ended quickly.”

Yoohyun took me inside, saying that all I had to do was take a few pictures. He pulled out a chair at the table and whispered not to stand for too long.

“Hunter Hoyeon’s procedures have been completed, so we can start the surgery tomorrow.”

“Really? What about the others?”

“It will take a few more days, but there won’t be any problems. First of all, Hunter Hoyeon’s family has been approved for entry together.”

If it was just Teacher Hoyeon, it would have proceeded faster, but he wanted to come in with his family at the same time, so it was delayed a little more.

“It’s not good to let it be known that we’ve taken an A-Class Healer belonging to a foreign country, so we’ve decided to disguise him as a Korean.”

Whatever the inside story, he was a Hunter belonging to the Chinese military. So he said it would be better to hide it, even if it was just a cover-up. First, we’ll just treat my leg, and then we’ll announce him as a newly awakened Korean A-Class Healer. We’ll hide his personal information, citing personal protection.

“The treatment has to go well… *Hyung* [older brother or male friend] can’t use potions or healing skills carelessly.”

Yoohyun, who was sitting next to me, said worriedly. And the surroundings were still quiet. It wasn’t that they weren’t talking at all, but compared to a little while ago, it was like a classroom during class.

“Don’t worry. It’s just my leg, it’s not like it’s anything else.”

At worst, they’ll just cut it off. It’s not life-threatening.

Fortunately, after a while, the atmosphere, which had been like pouring cold water, began to become lively again. It was around the time when the person who won the extra-large Peace doll was specially allowed to take a picture of Peace and nearly half of the dolls on the stand had disappeared.

“*Unnie*! I love you!”

“I’ve been a fan since the national team!”

Suddenly, the outside of the store became noisy. A striking red hair appeared among the murmuring people. It was Moon Hyuna. She strode over and placed a congratulatory flower pot on the table with a thud.

“Hello, *Hyungnim* [term of respect for an older brother or male mentor].”

“Welcome, Ms. Hyuna!”

“Hyuna *unnie*! Hello!”

“Yeah, Yerim. The headband is cute. Isn’t *Doryeonnim* [young master] wearing one?”

I was going to bring one and put it on him, but he refused, saying he had to manage the Guild Leader’s image.

“Shouldn’t we have a formal opening ceremony for the breeding center as well as the doll store? I heard the name has been decided.”

“It’s been open for a while, why are you bringing it up now?”

“I heard the news.”

Moon Hyuna leaned towards me and said softly.

“About Haeyeon’s Healer. Is that the good news?”

“You’re quick to notice. Yes, that’s correct. Unless something goes wrong, MKC’s Healer will leave Haeyeon’s hands.”

The corners of Moon Hyuna’s mouth went up at my words.

“That’s enough.”

“You don’t need any help?”

“No problem. I think *Hyungnim* did something again this time, right?”

“Um, yes. You could say that.”

Your face is too close. When I reflexively pulled my head back, Hyuna smiled brightly. So much so that I inadvertently stared blankly. Moon Hyuna tapped my shoulder and straightened up.

“Your ears are red.”

“No, that’s.”

“I’m kidding.”

What?

“Do you like me, *Hyungnim*?”

“Of course I like you. No, I mean, Ms. Hyuna is a bit, what should I say, attractive. That’s what I mean. Honestly, isn’t that right?”

Really. Moon Hyuna laughed heartily, and Yoohyun and Yerim asked, *Hyung*, what about me? Uncle, what about me?

And the person who is second to none in terms of excellence has arrived. I was wondering why he hadn’t come yet.

“Congratulations on the opening, Director Han.”

Sung Hyunjae whispered that the hospital’s special room was also perfectly prepared.

The photo time, which became much more splendid than expected, proceeded, and the next day after the Peace doll launch event ended successfully, I quietly headed to Seseong Hospital.