Hunter Kindergarten, Dolphin Class! - Chapter 6

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Episode 006

 

 

“Whoa~ Sorry about that. I’m a step too late, aren’t I?”

 

A familiar voice rang out from above my head.

 

When I raised my head to check at that sound….

 

I came face to face with Yu Jin-chae, who had thread-like blood flowing from her forehead.

 

‘Did she get hit by flying furniture?’

 

Her forehead area seemed torn, as blood dripped down along her bangs. However, she just laughed heartily as if something was amusing her.

 

“You’re… bleeding.”

 

Even as I spoke, my sense of reality hadn’t returned. I blankly watched Yu Jin-chae wipe away the flowing blood with her palm.

 

“Oh? You’re right? I tried to dodge but I guess I’ve been getting sluggish lately.”

 

Seeing her mechanical smile that remained unchanged despite blood flowing from her head, I somehow felt my body, which had been stiff with tension, completely relax.

 

At the same time, my tightly closed arms opened up and the twins who had been held in my embrace were revealed.

 

The two children looked like they had cried their hearts out, probably shocked by the sudden change.

 

…The surroundings were quietly silent.

 

Only the occasional sounds of dripping water, sniffling, and Yu Jin-chae’s light footsteps.

 

“….”

 

…It seems like we’re alive.

 

No, we survived.

 

Only then did these words flow out with a sigh.

 

“…I thought we were going to die.”

 

With the thought that the danger that had been looming before my eyes had completely disappeared, my whole body began to ache belatedly.

 

My side hurt terribly too, and it was hot, throbbing, and burning….

 

How did this mess happen anyway.

 

The sprinkler definitely operated normally and water was sprayed in all directions. I definitely confirmed that the fire was gradually being extinguished too.

 

The problem was the obstacles that collapsed as the fire went out.

 

I witnessed the furniture that had been surrounding the twins suddenly collapse.

 

And then… I can’t remember.

 

Looking at my current state, it seems like my body jumped out before I could even think.

 

“By the way…. Are you okay? I was really shocked. The burning furniture was collapsing, and honestly at that moment I could only think we were screwed, you know?”

 

Yu Jin-chae said while examining my body here and there. She also muttered muscle names I’d never heard of and pressed on them occasionally.

 

“But how did our Seo-ro use his ability at exactly that moment, what’s up with that? Wow~ He threw everything that was there out the window, I thought I was watching a movie.”

 

…What is she talking about.

 

Even ignoring the strange word choices in between, what did Seo-ro do?

 

I just silently looked down at the child in my arms.

 

Round eyes with reddened undersides wouldn’t leave my face.

 

“….”

 

No way, right?

 

“I sent it over there.”

 

Sent what?

 

Swallowing the rest of my words, I followed Seo-ro’s finger with my gaze.

 

The clear sky visible through the broken window.

 

At that moment, I was overcome by a strange sense of unease.

 

The classroom that was burned, broken, and completely messed up.

 

But, but….

 

‘Come to think of it…. Where did everything that was here go.’

 

The furniture that had been floating in the air, the toys that had been fallen over, and all sorts of miscellaneous items had completely disappeared.

 

As if such things had never existed in the first place.

 

A space that had become so desolate I could feel it was empty came into view.

 

…I was speechless at this unbelievable reality.

 

“Seo-ro’s quick reflexes are really amazing! You surprised me. When you become a hunter later, don’t go to BOND, go somewhere else!”

 

“…Really? I can become a hunter too?”

 

“Of course~ We’re super strong Awakeners, Seo-ro and I, so it’s possible. You could even go somewhere better than BOND.”

 

The two soaking wet mice chattered excitedly.

 

Unable to bear it any longer, I interrupted at that moment.

 

“Did you send everything over there?”

 

At my question, Seo-ro, who had been excitedly talking with Yu Jin-chae, nodded happily.

 

I deliberately ignored his shining eyes that expected praise and stared into space.

 

…So, the moment the barricade collapsed, Seo-ro used his ability to throw everything that was here outside.

 

I just want to pass out.

 

“But Seo-ra, your fire power got stronger while I wasn’t looking? The way it blazed was really cool. Seo-ra is better than any hunter I know!”

 

“Really? Fire is cool, right! But my brother tells me not to do it at home, so I’m sad. But I think my fire is really cool!!”

 

“Of course, of course. It’s cool alright. Natural Element Ability users should have presence. Not lighting up small like a lighter, but big! You know? What I mean? Big!”

 

Hey, you two.

 

“…can become a hunter.”

 

“Big! Big!”

 

“That’s right! Big, big!”

 

Is this really the time for such talk?

 

The children, intoxicated by Yu Jin-chae’s praise, were so excited that it was hard to believe they were the same kids who had been crying just moments ago.

 

Excuse me, Teacher Yu Jin-chae, now is not the time for praise.

 

Watching Yu Jin-chae give thumbs up while blood dripped from her head made my own head ache.

 

Still, thanks to that person, I got a sense of what needed to be done first.

 

“Um, Teacher Jin-chae.”

 

I cleared my smoke-clogged throat and spoke firmly to her.

 

“You shouldn’t be praising them right now. Given the situation, discipline comes first.”

 

Children need to be clearly told right from wrong at each moment.

 

At this age, children don’t have good memory. If even a little time passes, they easily forget why they’re being scolded.

 

When that happens, it becomes difficult for them to connect actions with their consequences…

 

And, well. Sigh…

 

“…And teacher, you should stop the bleeding on your forehead first. This doesn’t seem like the time to be smiling.”

 

Sometimes adults also need to be told right from wrong.

 

‘Hurry up and sit down to stop the bleeding on your forehead, you fool.’

 

Yu Jin-chae stood there with a blank expression for a moment at my words, then quickly pressed her sleeve to her forehead.

 

Then she smiled again.

 

“Right. That’s correct. I made a mistake. Well then, please handle the discipline, teacher. Since you’re the Dolphin Class homeroom teacher~”

 

“…!”

 

A refreshing admission of fault along with words that seemed to subtly acknowledge me.

 

I let out a chuckle, forgetting the situation.

 

‘Did I just break through this territorial behavior?’

 

A bit of pride welled up. From experience, I thought it would take a bit longer.

 

Well, there is that saying.

 

‘Solidarity in crisis.’

 

When everyone feels like they’re dying from hardship, they have no choice but to stick together.

 

Besides, I actually didn’t mind if this territorial behavior lasted long.

 

Having worked part-time at convenience stores and call centers during my job-hunting days, I’d met all sorts of terrible people, so this level didn’t even stir any emotions.

 

…In conclusion, I know.

 

How to survive anywhere.

 

It’s not about trusting them, but trusting myself.

 

After that, I had the children sit down and checked their condition.

 

‘Fortunately, they seem okay for now.’

 

There were no visible injuries, and through conversation, they had regained their composure.

 

I carefully wrapped the blanket Yu Jin-chae handed me around the twins’ bodies. Then I waited for the medical team and recovery team that were said to be coming soon.

 

Of course, I had no intention of wasting that waiting time.

 

“Teacher was very shocked by what happened today.”

 

“….”

 

Rolling around. Two pairs of eyes avoided mine and fled far away.

 

It seems they know they did something wrong too.

 

“I don’t know what you were fighting about, but you can’t use your abilities on people when you’re angry like today. It hurts and makes people sad when they get injured.”

 

“…Lee Seo-ro teased me first.”

 

“Lee Seo-ra stole and ate my snacks first.”

 

Welling up. In an instant, tears filled their big eyes and flowed down their cheeks.

 

“Teacher knows you’re both very upset. But you can’t steal and eat snacks without the other person’s permission, and you can’t call someone stupid just because you’re in a bad mood.”

 

The sounds of sniffling and crying filled every gap of silence.

 

“Oh my, at this rate you’ll be too full to eat your meal.”

 

Yu Jin-chae, who was watching from the side, pulled out a bunch of tissues and handed them to the twins. Thanks to that, blood started dripping again from my forehead where the bleeding hadn’t fully stopped.

 

“Teacher, press your forehead properly.”

 

“Ah, yes.”

 

The twins took the tissues firmly and wiped their tears while sniffling. Then they clutched the wet tissues tightly in their hands and trembled.

 

This is…. They look like wet cats rather than wet mice.

 

“Abilities must be used carefully. You can’t use them on people and animals.”

 

“Yees…! Huuuung….”

 

“…Yes… *sniff*”

 

“From now on, if you’re not sure before using your abilities, you can ask teacher. And while I appreciate the thought….”

 

Thanks to that, I’m alive right now though.

 

“…don’t carelessly throw objects outside anymore, because passersby might get hit.”

 

If someone got hit directly by an object falling from outside a 3-story building, it would be brain hemorrhage at minimum.

 

…I can’t turn these growing sprouts into criminals.

 

The twins just looked down at the charred black floor, completely dejected.

 

Yu Jin-chae was also just watching my mood.

 

…I should end the scolding around here.

 

“You were very scared today, weren’t you?”

 

I lowered my voice tone a bit and asked in a friendly manner.

 

Even though it was an accident they caused themselves, it must have been frightening.

 

They probably never imagined that rapidly spreading fire and the results of losing control of their abilities would be like this.

 

“Alright, let’s make up now. Seo-ro and Seo-ra, face each other and hug while saying ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘I forgive you.'”

 

As the snot-covered tissue dropped to the floor with a thud, the twins shared a warm embrace.

 

“I’m sorry!”

 

“I’m sorry too.”

 

“I’ll try to forgive you for calling me stupid….”

 

“I’ll also try to forgive you for stealing and eating my snacks.”

 

What’s with “I’ll try to forgive you,” kids?

 

“How truly touching….”

 

I’m completely drained.

 

Of course it’s heartwarming. But maybe because my body had been tense since morning and got knocked around here and there, I didn’t have enough mental energy left to be moved.

 

I wish I could rest for just an hour.

 

But then.

 

-CRASH BANG CLATTER!!

 

“…!”

 

“Whoa, is everyone okay?!”

 

Two men burst into the classroom that had regained its stability, along with noisy commotion.

 

Park I-deun rushed in with fire extinguishers tucked under both arms.

 

Kwon Hae-seong looked like he had run here with water splashed all over his body.

 

Kwon Hae-seong even seemed to have carried a drum with a long hose attached to it.

 

“Are you really okay? Are you hurt anywhere? Wow, you really scared me!”

 

“…What happened…”

 

Even though they suddenly appeared and were making a huge fuss, my eyes were slowly closing. I was getting sleepy despite being in pain.

 

Maybe because I thought it was all over, my mind felt at peace.

 

I survived, so that’s good. I’m not hurt, so I’m grateful.

 

…It couldn’t get any better than this. I was quite satisfied with that thought.

 

 

And shortly after, I got royally chewed out.

 

“How do you cause an accident on your very first day?”

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