How to Seduce S-Class Hunters with Bungeoppang - Chapter 14

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Chapter 14
It had become routine to see the reservation system completely full whenever I arrived at the shop in the morning.
Word had spread about the red bean taiyaki that actually tasted like red bean, and now the cream-filled taiyaki with sleep-inducing effects was gaining popularity too.
Oh, recently there was even an article about our taiyaki shop.
‘Ten thousand won for one taiyaki? That’s cheap!’ Hunters ‘swarming’ despite 3-hour waits
Hunters doing opening runs too! ‘Ha-neul’s’ taiyaki that requires reservations from dawn to eat
As rumors spread that we sold taiyaki for Awakened individuals, people began flocking to the shop out of curiosity.
Because of that, occasionally strange people would show up. Like right now.
“Reservations are full? Just give me one!”
This man who had been shouting in front of the shop since earlier was spouting nonsense about how he’d overslept and missed his reservation, but wanted to eat anyway and demanded I hand one over immediately.
“I apologize, but we only operate on a reservation basis.”
“Like I don’t know that? Just give me one that’s already cooked!”
There’s no reasoning with him. Despite all the orders piling up, he insists only his should be fulfilled.
If I accepted this man’s order, it was obvious that more people would start showing up without reservations, demanding the same treatment.
I lowered my head apologetically once more and began baking taiyaki again.
‘He’ll probably get tired of his own tantrum and leave eventually.’
But this troublemaker who had come this time was no pushover. He began flaunting a power that nobody cared about.
“Do you know who I am!? One word from me and you won’t be able to do business here!”
Ah… so he was quite the important person.
I nodded with an indifferent expression. I hoped he’d give up and leave soon.
“Do you think I’m here because I want to eat this cheap taiyaki!? Huh!?”
But that’s exactly what you’re doing right now.
There was no point in provoking this troublemaker—I’d only lose out. So I simply continued baking taiyaki in silence.
Bright red dyed hair with piercings dangling all over. He looked like someone who definitely wasn’t easygoing.
“You’re F-rank, right? Do you know what my rank is?”
When his threats didn’t work, he started bringing up his rank.
Not satisfied with that, he even kicked at the shop counter threateningly, as if he might demolish it any second.
‘Wait! This shop might actually break!’
Even though it had been upgraded, it still didn’t feel completely sturdy. Concrete buildings crumble at a Hunter’s gesture—what would happen to our shop…?
“I suppose I must step in myself, meow.”
“W-wait, Ha-nyang! You stay put!”
Ha-nyang, who had been baking bread and watching the situation from behind me, leisurely walked forward.
The red-haired troublemaker took a step back upon seeing Ha-nyang.
“W-what is that? That pig-like cat? It’s talking?”
“Calling this body a pig!? Unforgivable, meow!”
“Ha-nyang, you need to hold back!!!!”
The troublemaker’s face twisted in embarrassment at being intimidated.
“Are you ignoring me right now!?”
And unable to contain himself, he kicked our shop with a loud thud.
No, it’s collapsing… wait…?
“Aaaahhhhh! My legs!!!”
Apart from a slight tremor, Ha-neul’s Shop remained completely intact.
Wow. It looks fragile on the surface, but it’s incredibly sturdy.
“Is this an item too…?”
“Despite its appearance, the durability is excellent, meow!”
Not a single thing was broken. At this rate, it could withstand a typhoon without flinching.
While I examined the shop with fascination, Jin Sang—whose face had turned the same color as his hair—approached me with his fist raised high.
“Are you guys mocking me right now!?”
Ugh, he’s coming…!
I squeezed my eyes shut and braced myself for the pain to come.
But instead of pain, I heard Jin Sang’s scream.
“Phew, what’s with this guy? He came rushing over in a panic.”
Fortunately, a passing Hunter had stepped in to stop him.
I clutched my racing heart and slowly opened my eyes to offer my thanks. Then I froze at the surreal beauty before me.
“…Kang Min Hunter?”
Pale pink hair that scattered like dandelion seeds. His delicate face was packed with finely-chiseled features that made you doubt he was even human.
Standing before me was a person who boasted perfect beauty, as if he were a living ball-jointed doll.
‘Wow, the real thing is no joke.’
When he noticed my dazed stare and smiled softly, I saw a fantasy of flower petals swirling in the background.
I had to rub my eyes roughly several times before I could see him properly.
“Um… are you alright?”
He tilted his head as he looked at me. Following his movement, his silky hair scattered with a soft rustle. I nodded blankly.
“Yes, um… I’m fine. Thank you.”
His name was Kang Min. He was the former idol and current Hunter that my friend Shin Hye was obsessed with.
He had been the main vocalist of the popular idol group Beyoud, but after an unexpected awakening, he quit being an idol and became a Hunter instead. Since this was the first time a famous idol had become a high-rank Hunter, the internet had been buzzing about it for a while.
He was a Hunter famous for entirely different reasons than Lee Hyun-woo.
“Ugh, ugh! W-wait, my arm!”
Lost in thought, I suddenly heard Jin Sang’s voice that I’d forgotten about.
He was pinned down by Kang Min Hunter with his arm twisted behind his back, and his face had turned pale blue—clearly in considerable pain.
Kang Min Hunter clicked his tongue and spoke softly.
“If you apologize, I’ll let you go.”
“I’m s-sorry! My arm, my arm’s breaking! Ahhh!”
Unable to bear the pain, he drummed the floor with his free arm, and Kang Min Hunter eased his grip slightly.
Jin Sang scrambled to his feet, stumbled backward, spun around, and bolted away. Even as he fled, he glared at me instead of Kang Min Hunter, which was utterly ridiculous.
“…Should I go catch him again?”
“It’s fine. Even if I caught him again, he doesn’t seem like he’d apologize sincerely.”
His eyes were glistening as if he’d been crying, but I just hoped he wouldn’t come back out of embarrassment.
I thought of the now-vanished Jin Sang and offered my thanks to Kang Min Hunter.
“Thank you for helping me. I almost got into serious trouble.”
“Oh no! It’s only natural!”
He laughed bashfully and waved his hand. The way his eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled was genuinely beautiful—no wonder Shin Hye sent him photos every day to show off.
“I’m Jung Ha-neul. You’re Kang Min Hunter, right?”
“Wow! You know me? I actually know you too, noona. You’re super close with our leader, aren’t you? Right?”
If Kang Min Hunter’s leader was Lee Hyun-woo Hunter, then “close” was a bit of an overstatement for their relationship….
Before I could say anything, he spotted Ha-nyang staring at him with a sullen expression and his eyes lit up.
“What’s that cat? I saw it talking earlier! Is it an item? I’ve never seen an item like this before. Where did you buy it? It’s so cute and amazing!”
“Oh, this cat isn’t an item—it helps me….”
“Are you baking taiyaki here? Can I try one? Oh! You take reservations? Already sold out? Wow, you’re really popular. Lia noona mentioned it, but still!”
“Well, yes….”
How did the topic change three times in three seconds?
I couldn’t keep up with the conversation, so I just kept interjecting with “Oh, I see” at intervals.
‘This is like a celebrity autograph session.’
Except now I was the celebrity and Kang Min Hunter was the fan….
Apparently, even during his idol days, Kang Min Hunter had been beloved for his energetic, puppy-like personality.
Even as a Hunter, that hadn’t changed. It was interesting.
“By the way, your shop doesn’t have any protective measures.”
“Protective measures?”
“Yes! When dealing with Hunters like us, it’s good to have self-defense items on hand. That way, if someone like that shows up, you can threaten them—whoosh!”
Would they really be intimidated if an F-rank like me wielded an item? I imagined an ant swinging a sword and shook my head.
“My rank is too low for that to be useful, don’t you think? You said that person had a very high rank earlier.”
“That person? Hmm, their rank didn’t seem that high. At most, maybe D-rank?”
“…But they talked like they were at least B-rank.”
It seemed I’d just been bragging loudly because I didn’t know anything.
Still, they were higher rank than me, an F-ranker. I shook my head with a wry smile.
“How about commissioning a custom-made item instead? Made just for you, noona!”
A custom-made item. That was tempting. I even had the large magic stone I’d received from Lia Hunter.
When I showed interest, he handed me his business card and winked.
“I’m planning to go to the Hunter Market this weekend. Would you like to go together?”
“The Hunter Market?”
“Yes! Since you’re close with my leader, you’re basically my friend too! I happen to have extra admission tickets, so I’ll give you one if you’re interested.”
It was an appealing offer. Going with Kang Min Hunter, an A-rank Hunter, would be far more helpful than going alone when I knew nothing about items.
When I nodded, he smiled brightly and said he’d give me the ticket when we met on the day, telling me to contact him when I arrived. Before I knew it, we’d already set a time.
After he left, Ha-nyang let out a long sigh.
“That human drains energy like a leech.”
“Tell me about it…. My head’s spinning.”
“I’m just grateful you’re not as talkative as that, meow.”
Ha-nyang clicked their tongue with an exhausted expression. Chatty humans were annoying, apparently.
A few days later, I arrived at the Incheon harbor where the Hunter Market was being held.
It wasn’t even 11 AM yet, but crowds of people were already swarming the entrance.
The Hunter Market usually referred to online shops, but occasionally offline markets like this opened up. The Incheon Market was the largest of them all.
Since high-quality items gather here, only those with entry permits are allowed inside.
​’…The scale of this place is truly enormous.’
​Turning my head this way and that to take in the unfamiliar sight, I heard a familiar voice calling from a distance. It was Kang Min Hunter, who had invited me here.
“Lia! Over here! Over here!”
“Kang Min Hunter!”
​I waved back with a smile, and then I noticed a towering figure standing beside him. It was Lee Hyun-woo Hunter.

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