Volume 1 Chapter 21 Noja Loli
Right now, I'm heading to the 'Seeker Training Guild' after getting off at Ikebukuro Station.
Today, once I receive my registration card, I will officially become an 'F-Class Seeker'.
So, this will be my last day attending this training guild.
From now on, my main activities will probably be at the dungeon in Shinjuku Gyoen or the Shibuya dungeon.
"Today will also be the last time I see Yoko-san~. It feels a bit lonely."
As I pondered this, I arrived at my destination before I knew it.
Passing through the now-familiar luxurious entrance, I walked inside.
Then, I spotted the beautiful receptionist, Yoko-san.
"Yoko-saaaan!"
By the way, I'm calling her "Yoko-san" because she half-forced me to call her by her first name, saying, "Call me by my first name!"
Well, I'm not one to be bothered by that... Ahhh, thank you very much!!
"Oh, Takeru-kun. I've been waiting for you!"
"Huh? Waiting for me?"
"Eh!? Ah, ahaha... S-sorry, I mistook you for someone else~"
Yoko-san bowed her head, apologizing profusely.
Yep, she's properly cute.
"So, about today..."
"Yes, it's an F-Class Seeker registration, Takeru-kun. It's complete."
"Thank you!"
After that, I went to the venue for the registration certificate presentation ceremony to complete the Seeker registration procedure.
Well, even though it's called a venue, it's not a special room, since it's a room where we held a training course before.
"This way"
Yoko-san said as she led the way to the venue for the award ceremony.
I was in high spirits behind Yoko-san, saying, "Yoko-san is the best~, Yoko-san is like a reliable older sister~. And her half-long black hair is even more beautiful today with her cuticles~." But Yoko-san, who was walking ahead of me, looked nervous, in contrast to me.
(Please, Sakurako! Just 'stay quiet' as planned.)
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......the night before Takeru headed to the Seeker Training Guild
In the Guild Master's room of the 'World Seeker Guild Association Japan branch' located in Shinjuku Gyoen, 3 individuals had gathered.
Among them were Orikasa Yoko, the training course instructor Todo, and the Guild Master, where Orikasa and Todo began their report while saluting in front of the Guild Master.
"Tomorrow... finally, 'that' Yuki Takeru will come to register as an F-Class Seeker."
"He reached level 2 in just 2 weeks... no, to be precise, he already hit level 2 in just ten days. He is undoubtedly what we call 'outsized'."
Orikasa reported to the Guild Master as if Todo was rushing through.
"...'outsized', huh. It's been a long time, indeed 10 years. I'm quite looking forward to it (grins)."
The Guild Master, the room's owner, noisily munched on 'hina arare' while listening to the two's report.
"I would definitely like to meet him, though..."
Glancing, glancing.
Saying that, she cast a sidelong glance at Orikasa.
"That's not allowed, Sakurako-sama."
"Why not! Despite how I 'look', I'm a dignified lady! A grown woman!"
"That's why it's even worse. In reality, something like this...'149cm tall, over 100 years old, a naughty loli', even if the dungeon allows for strong fantasy elements, Sakurako-sama's appearance is too fantasy-like. What if Takeru-kun is turned off and gives up on Seeker!"
"That's terrible! Yo-chan, that's terrible!!"
"Yes, yes, indeed!"
"Hey, Todo! At least follow me!"
The 3 of them are now playing around like good friends, which makes you wonder what the solemn atmosphere was like at the beginning.
The guild master of the World Seeker Guild Association Japan branch was 'Noja Loli', also known as 'Sakurako', and the 3 were members of the same Seeker clan.
"Well, that was a joke, but Sakurako-sama..."
"Yo-chan! Stop using 'sama' here! "
"Phew, Sakurako is the same as always. Even though you're the guild master of the Japanese branch, you have no dignity whatsoever."
"There's nothing I can do! I don't really want to be the Guild Master either!"
"But becoming the Guild Master was necessary for Sakurako, right?"
"Ugh! Well, that's true..."
"Then stop complaining!"
"Boo-hoo! You're so stingy, Yo-chan!"
"──Orikasa, that's enough. We need to move on with the discussion."
Todo interjects to Orikasa's teasing of Sakurako and brings the conversation back.
"But you know, for something as simple as registering as an F-Class Seeker, it would stir up unnecessary trouble for Sakurako as Guild Master."
"Todo's right. It's too soon for Sakurako to meet him directly. So, I'd like you to wait a bit longer before that..."
"No way! I want to go too!"
Sakurako throws a tantrum, prompting the two to sigh, "Well, we knew this would happen."
"There has to be a good solution! Think, you two!"
"Hmm, but it really is difficult. I mean, the registration is at the 'Seeker Training Guild,' right? Sure, the building looks fancy, but it's just handing over an F-Class Seeker registration. Not a big event..."
"That's right. It's weird for Sakurako to go on a business trip for such a routine job. Well, I hope there's some kind of 'justification' for it..."
"Huh?"
Sparkle!
At this point, light shines in Sakurako's eyes.
Seeing Sakurako like that, the two of them said "Uwaaaah" and got a bad feeling.
"So, in Japan, where there is a shortage of Seekers, training new employees is an important task. What if I visited to thank the staff who do this diligently every day?"
"Well, well, if you don't have to deal with Takeru-kun directly..."
"Right? Right?"
"But you can't, Sakurako. What about contacting Takeru? Can you keep that promise?"
"What are you talking about? It's fine! I'm a lady. I've mastered the tastes of adults!"
""I don't know what you're talking about (I don't know)""
"No way! Anyway! I promise not to directly contact Yuki Takeru! Just observing is fine, right?"
"W-well, if it's just that much..."
"Hey, is everything okay with it, Yoko?"
"I think it's not a problem if she just 'happen to meet during a visit', Todo..."
"But it's Sakurako, right? Do you really think she can keep that promise?"
"What are you saying, Todo? I am a lady. Of course I can keep a promise..."
"Haha, no way. Sakurako has hardly ever kept that line and kept her word..."
"Hey, Todo."
"Huh!?"
Boom!!!!
Sakurako said that and instantly moved in front of Todo, delivering a palm strike.
"W-whoa! What the hell, Sakurako?!"
"You're being cocky, that's why! Besides, you're not soft enough to take damage from something 'like that', right?"
Indeed, Todo was easily guarding against the palm strike charged with enough magic to distort the space around Sakurako.
"No, that's not the issue! If it were anyone else, my guard would have been crushed by now!"
"That's exactly why I say it's possible for you."
"You two, stop it, th-th-th-th-th-time!!"
Then Orikasa scolded them with a demonic expression, and the two of them were completely intimidated by the sight of Orikasa's expression.
"Uh... I'm sorry"
The two of them apologize in despair at Orikasa's 'serious anger.'
"Oh well... never mind. Anyway, Sakurako, you can keep your promise, right?"
"Of course, Yo-chan!"
"Well, I'll give you that as a compromise. But please avoid direct contact, okay?"
"It's a rice cake!"
"──Ah, are you sure it's okay..."
While Todo is feeling anxious, Sakurako is jumping around Orikasa with a big smile on her face.
Thus, the day of the F-ClassSeeker registration ceremony arrived, while the 3 of them were plotting without Takeru's knowledge.
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