My Refrigerator Turned Into A Dungeon

Chapter 102:

Dusk

My name is Sandra, a wandering vampire hunter.

Just kidding.

Back when I played an online game for a bit, the female characters were very charming. So, when I chose that character for a test play, I got invited to a guild. And when I mistakenly entered that guild as a woman, the guys asked me all sorts of private things unrelated to the game.

So, in return, at that time without revealing I was actually a guy, I managed to get through with some crossplay moves. From my perspective, handling this kind of roleplay is a piece of cake.

Well, even now that I've actually become a woman, I still don't understand the feelings of a woman at all.

And, just like that, I suddenly remembered that when rumors like ‘I got married thanks to an online game' spread on the internet, there were many who immediately jumped on the bandwagon with ‘Me too!'. I understand it's because they lack encounters to the point where they can't help but take such actions.

But really, I think those kinds of things are a bit sketchy.

Because you can easily embellish who the other person is online. No matter how much they claim to be a wealthy handsome guy or an extremely cute girl, there's no way to confirm it. If they upload fabricated images, you might easily believe them.

Then I might get approached with some shady investment talk like [This is just between us] on the net. In other words, online, you never see the real identity of the other person, only the virtual image they present.

From what I've seen, boasting and trolling online are everyday occurrences. Well, trolling doesn't matter. But in online games where the dominant age group is young, you see a condensed version of bad manners while playing.

So, those who brag often turn out to be middle school or elementary school students, for example.

Therefore, even if you really get along well in chat, I think it's best to keep it to play other games and not get too close. That's because, more than the rumor of [I got a boyfriend thanks to an online game], there are probably many more incidents like [I met someone I got to know online, and it turned into a disaster] happening.

You can understand the meaning of this by looking at recent news events.

Well, in any case, whether it's online games, or if you're going to meet someone directly, I want you to approach it with a lot of preparation.

As a matter of fact, if a person is as good-looking as they claim to be, those around them should take notice. Even so, if someone who seems to get excluded from existing communities is seeking encounters and scheming in such places, there's a high possibility of that.

Therefore, when I arrive at the meeting place, it might be something like [A male Amazoness bodybuilder was waiting inside], which could happen.

But anyway, I like games too, and I have no intention of dissing them like ‘Online games are a breeding ground for evil!' Just consider it as advice from an old lady and let it go.

While fighting, as I looked at Jerome, the Pakistani guy who mistook me for a real woman and tried to pick me up the other day, and the bat monster walking upright with a hunched back, I somehow had that thought.

Level 40

Race: Human

Occupation: Teacher

Stats:

Strength 500

Endurance 500

Intelligence 500

Spiritual Power 500

Agility 500

Luck 486

Frustration 656

Blessing:

[Salt's Blessing]

Skills:

[Strong Acid 2], [Agility], [Disease Resistance 7], [Usurpation], [Slime 7], [Space 6], [Good Luck 1,4], [Footwork], [Meditation], [Salt 5], [Art], [Maggot], [Woman], [Fighting 6], [Paralysis 4], [Jump 9], [Sturdy 8], [Charm 4]

Titles:

[Insect King], [Salt Mate], [Salty Guy], [Bug Queen], [Woman Slayer]

So, after searching and destroying those Lesser Vampires, I've completed mapping the 11th underground floor, and my [Charm] skill has also reached level 4. Therefore, I'm thinking of descending to the 12th underground floor soon.

…..

[Ping pong]

(Knock, knock, knock!)

"Sensei~! Ezuki-saaan! Mm… he's not here again today?"

As dusk approaches, once again, Machi and Ruu visit Ezuki's apartment, from which they haven't received any contact.

[Ping pong ping pong ping pong]

"Come on, Machi-chan, stop it…"

"Well, but this is the 5th time we've struck out, you know?"

"Um… maybe he's on a trip or visiting his hometown…"

"I wonder? Master said he [always travels by bike wherever she goes], so it's strange that the bike is still here…"

"……"josei

Long shadows stretched by the leaning sun, an uncomfortable silence falls between the two.

They've always encouraged each other, saying [We'll definitely see him! So today for sure!], but now, facing the possibility of not seeing Ezuki's face again today, their expressions darken.

Just then, Machi's communication device plays a ringing tone.

Machi and Ruu exchange glances at the sound, hastily taking out their communication devices. However, it's not a call from Ezuki but from Nina Shizue.

"(Pfft) Hello, it's me."

[Howdy? Did you manage to meet him today?]

"No, another miss today…"

[I see, that's too bad~]

Realizing from the conversation that the caller isn't Ezuki, Ruu once again slumps. Despite feeling sorry for Ruu, Machi can't do anything but continue her conversation with Nina.

"So… what does Shizu want?"

[Well, I don't really have anything specific. You guys said you were going to meet him together today, right? Since I tried contacting him, too and got no response, I thought I'd call you to see if you two met.]

"He's not here at all… The bike is here, but the room is dark, and the meter isn't running. Ugh, where could that idiot master have gone!"

[Machi, there's no use getting upset. Besides, it's probably more for you and Ruu-chan to decide when to return the call, right…?]

"Ugh… well, yeah, I guess…"

[Then don't worry too much. If he doesn't reply this time, try another day.]

"But you know, Ruu looks so down again…"

While on the phone, Machi, who had distanced herself from Ruu, turns around. Ruu, crouched down and absorbed in writing another letter to Ezuki in her small notebook, looks up in surprise.

Seeing that sight, Manami also starts to feel unbearable emotions.

[When he's not around, there's no need to rush. We'll go together next time. …Machi, let me talk to Ruu-chan for a bit.]

"Yeah, got it."

"Shizu wants to talk to Ruu… Ruu?"

"Uh… yeah, sorry."

Startled, Ruu, who had been engrossed in her writing, lifts her face and hands over the call.

"Hello… Shizu?… Mm, yeah… Uh-huh, yeah, thanks, Shizu."

While Machi watches Ruu talking on the phone, the gloomy expression on Ruka's face gradually lightens. It seems that Shizue said something comforting to her.

"Machi-chan, Shizu-chan will come with us next time!"

"That's great, but… is that all?"

"Huh… yeah, um… she said, [Don't give up because there will be days when we can all go to the hot springs together or have a fun trip. Don't give up.]."

(Ah, I see… There's a way to comfort like that too…)

Seeing Ruu's expression brighten more than when she was the one providing comfort, Machi feels a bit down herself, as if Shizue had shown the difference in their feminine qualities.

"Let's go home for today. So, when we get back, shall we have special cooking training? We'll treat Sensei to delicious food and make her happy, right?"

"Yeah… Teach me again, Machi-chan."

"Sure, sure. So, let's train hard!"

However, Machi, with her usual brightness, changes her feelings positively, and while chatting about what to cook, the two leave Ezuki's apartment behind.