I Became a Raid Boss

Chapter 143

“Mm….”

Sitting on the bed, I blinked absentmindedly.

A memorable night on Earth had passed.

Though I’d been on Earth for a few days now, I hadn’t really felt it, having spent all my time in a hospital bed recovering.

And having Edel by my side made it feel even less real.

So this situation felt strangely new to me.

The soft blanket and bed, the cool breeze circulating in the room… it was all like something out of a dream.

Sigh

“Fyu….”

The quiet breathing beside me was what made it all feel real the most.

Apparently, it was true that Da-eun had gone through a lot emotionally; she’d boasted all night that she’d keep me up talking, but she had fallen asleep just minutes after lying down, and was still lost in her dreams.

“….”

I gazed at Da-eun’s peaceful face for a moment.

Then, I gently pulled the shared thin blanket up to her shoulders, careful not to wake her, and slipped out of bed.

Feeling slightly better than yesterday, I approached the thick blackout curtains covering the window.

As I lifted the curtain slightly, a bright ray of sunlight streamed in.

They were so thick that it had been impossible to tell if it was morning or not, but it seemed my internal clock was on point.

Da-eun’s place was on a high floor, so when I looked down from the window, the entire view below stretched out before me.

Watching the people moving busily between buildings so different from those in Silia, I pulled the curtains all the way open.

Swish!

Sunlight flooded the once-dark room.

The bed where Da-eun lay was no exception.

“Ughhh….”

As soon as the light hit her, Da-eun squirmed and let out a strange sound.

…Is she a zombie?

Should I be seriously considering getting rid of her?

As I contemplated this, Da-eun the zombie curled up deeper into the blanket.

Her wiggling stopped, and the gentle, rhythmic sounds of her breathing started seeping out from under the covers once more.

“Wake up.”

Of course, I had no intention of watching her fall back asleep, so I grabbed the blanket that was covering her.

“Just five more minutes….”

“No. Get up now.”

The sun’s already up.

“Ugh…”

At my firm tone, Da-eun groaned softly, cautiously opening her eyes.

Between her slightly parted eyelids, her dark pupils slowly came into view.

Looking drowsily around, much like I had earlier, she suddenly broke into a bashful smile.

“Hehe.”

“Why are you smiling all of a sudden?”

“I’m just happy that the first thing I see when I wake up is Kana.”

“…And why is that so great?”

“It means yesterday wasn’t a dream.”

“….”

Da-eun’s voice held pure joy.

I averted my gaze a bit, feeling slightly embarrassed.

“Just hurry up and get ready. You said you were busy today.”

“Mm… But I feel like if Kana gave me a big hug, I’d wake up instantly~?”

“Really? Then keep sleeping.”

“Eek.”

“Or maybe I should help you sleep forever?”

Honestly, putting people to sleep suits me more than waking them up.

“…Fine, I’ll get up.”

Da-eun shot out of bed quickly.

After roughly tidying up her bedding and splashing some water on her face, she sat down at the dining table.

Once the leftover food from yesterday was reheated and placed on the table, it made for quite a lavish breakfast spread.

Da-eun, picking up a piece of rice cake soaked in spicy red sauce, spoke up.

“Today, like I mentioned yesterday, I’m planning to take you out to buy the things you need, Kana.”

Thanks to the administrator on Earth, the most critical issue—my identity—had been sorted out, but aside from that, I had nothing to my name. Oh, and there was the hospital gown and the outfit I was currently wearing.

After realizing I didn’t own anything, Da-eun suggested we go shopping for essentials, including clothes.

“Are you really okay with it?”

“Hmm? Oh, you mean money? Don’t worry about it. I haven’t been traveling much lately, so I have a lot saved up. Even my accountant told me to spend a bit more. It’s a good opportunity.”

“…Your accountant told you to spend money?”

“Yeah, the more I spend, the better it is when it comes to taxes. I even get refunds… but this might be a bit much for you to understand, so don’t worry about it.”

Then she reached toward my head, hand raised.

But I hadn’t forgotten.

The indignity I suffered yesterday.

I glared at her.

“…I made sure there’s nothing on my hands this time.”

Da-eun, sounding hurt, spoke with a slight whine, but I was unmoved. Squinting at her suspiciously, I watched as she withdrew her hand, looking disappointed.

“Anyway, there’s no need to rely on Edel for this. If she took her ‘daughter,’ this much is the least she can do to save face!”

“Who are you calling a daughter?”

Edel… as my mother?

Pretty much anyone would be better than my actual parents, but still…

“Ugh.”

Just imagining Edel saying, “Daughter~ Mom is here~” in a sweet voice made my mood drop instantly.

If I were a naive young lady from some noble family, maybe it would fit, but Edel is far from that image.

Da-eun nodded.

“True. For a god, she didn’t quite have the gravitas.”

“And yet, you were terrified the moment you found out she was a god.”

She’d been so rattled she could barely speak.

“…Well, you never know! What if I did something to annoy her and she punished me? It’s better to be cautious….”

“If you could be punished for such trivial things, I’d have been smitten at least ten times over.”

As we continued chatting over breakfast, I gradually felt a comfortable fullness settle in.

“Ah….”

I was full.

With a satisfied sigh, I set down my fork.

Da-eun, still not finished, kept picking up food, her hands moving non-stop.

I tilted my head slightly and asked.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m making a list of what to buy. We’ll obviously get clothes, and we don’t need a new toothbrush since I opened a new one yesterday, but we’ll need other toiletries… Ah! And we’ll need a pillow and blanket too.”

“Why the pillow? Isn’t the one from yesterday good enough?”

“That’s a guest pillow. You need one just for you, Kana.”

Couldn’t I just keep using the guest pillow…?

When I suggested as much, Da-eun brushed it off, saying, “We’re living together now, so you need one that you actually like.”

Well, it’s her money to spend…

If she’s so keen on spending, I should at least help out a little.

“Buy me a bed too.”

She froze.

“…Do you really need a bed? I thought the one we have is more than big enough for the two of us.”

That’s true.

Even though there’s no class system here, when I first saw Da-eun’s bed, I couldn’t help but think, “…Is Da-eun a noble?”

Da-eun’s bedroom contained a bed so large that it naturally raised questions.

“With someone Kana’s size, I bet eight people could lie down on it.”

“No way, that many—”

I should have said no way. But Da-eun seized the opportunity as I hesitated.

“It does sound possible, right? If we’re careful, maybe even ten could fit.”

“…Do I look like a brick to you? No, we’re getting a new bed.”

What’s the use of it being spacious? While sleeping, Da-eun always tried to cuddle up, rendering the extra space useless.

If she did it while awake, I’d shove her away, but I couldn’t exactly do that when she was asleep. So I had to keep escaping her grasp and find a spot to sleep on my own.

“I’m not some hugging pillow…”

“Hehe, I’m just used to hugging something when I sleep… but I promise I won’t do it anymore, okay?”

“Right…”

I let out a low sigh, finding her promise a bit hard to believe.

***

After getting up late and preparing ourselves, we drove downtown.

Once Da-eun parked the car, she handed me something.

“Kana, wear this.”

“…A hat?”

I accepted it, but why?

Seeing my confused expression, Da-eun explained.

“Do you remember what I told you about my work?”

Last night, with a serious look, Da-eun had revealed her profession to me. She looked as if she were about to head out on a life-or-death mission.

After a lot of hesitation, she finally admitted that she worked as a streamer and even streamed when she was in Silia.

‘Ah. Okay.’

‘…That’s all you have to say?’

‘? What more should I say?’

She seemed surprised at my calm reaction. She probably expected some kind of criticism, but I had already guessed as much, so it wasn’t a big deal.

‘You mentioned that you streamed even when traveling around Earth, right?’

‘Uh, yeah…’

‘Then that’s all that matters.’

‘…Huh?’

‘Since you shared your secret, I’ll share one of mine. …I’ve known for a while that you were talking to other people.’

‘…What? H-how…?! Wait, Kana! What do you mean by that?!’

Something like that.

I nodded.

“Yeah, you told me yesterday.”

“I feel shy saying it, but… I do have quite a few viewers. Someone might recognize you. Most people would think it’s cosplay, but it could be a hassle.”

“I see.”

“Of course, you don’t have to wear it if you’re okay with it, but what do you think?”

“Mm, I’ll wear it.”

I didn’t know how popular Da-eun was, but since she mentioned it so modestly, she must be fairly well-known.

Since I was already used to hiding my face, I put on the hat without fuss.

“…It

“Y-yeah, it is…”

The hat was so big that its brim came down over my eyes.

“Well, at least it hides your face!”

Da-eun said, giving a thumbs-up.

“I can’t see properly, so it’s hard to walk straight.”

Da-eun lowered the thumb she had been holding up.

“…Still, Da-eun will help me out. Right?”

“…! Of course! Just trust this big sister!”

With bold enthusiasm, Da-eun led me confidently into the shopping mall. I looked around through my partially obscured vision.

“It’s really fancy.”

“Isn’t it? I felt the same the first time I came here, wondering if it was really okay for me to be here…”

The sophisticated interior practically screamed “expensive items.” Even though it wasn’t my money, I couldn’t help feeling a bit uneasy about all this.

Unaware of my thoughts, Da-eun moved forward without hesitation.

“Where are we going?”

Holding tightly onto Da-eun’s arm for support, I asked.

“First, we’re buying clothes.”

“Clothes?”

“Yeah, if the size doesn’t fit, we’ll need alterations. If anything needs adjustments, we can leave it to be tailored while we shop for other things. It’s more efficient time-wise, right?”

“Do we really need alterations?”

“Of course! If your clothes look strange, people will judge. They’d say things like, ‘Oh my, what’s her sister doing, letting her sibling walk around like that?’ …like that.”

Da-eun raised her voice to imitate a nosy aunt from the marketplace. The impression was pretty spot-on, though I wasn’t exactly convinced.

After all—

“I don’t care if they judge me.”

“…You little—”

Suddenly, she pressed down on my head.

“Ouch.”

I let out a small groan at her firm hand pressing down on me.

…I hope this doesn’t make me any shorter.

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