Volume 2 Chapter 18 Call from Sakurako-tan
Here's an even more US-style comedic version with snappier dialogue and a laid-back, sarcastic tone:
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After surviving the absolute soap opera that was their romantic comedy,
"Ahem... so, uh... what do we do with this 'Body-Hardened' skill scroll?"
"I mean... I don't need it."
"Yeah, same. I've got my thing going already. No point cluttering my skills."
"Huh? Seriously? So... dibs?"
Sagawa shot his hand up like an overeager kid in class who definitely didn't do the homework but still wants participation points.
"Huh? I mean... sure? But 'Body-Hardened' is kinda like your 'Feminine Berserk Mode,' and honestly? Yours is way cooler. This one's like buying off-brand cereal when you already have the name brand."
"But isn't having more skills, like, always better? You know that dude 'Just a bit strong'? Guy's got, like, a skill buffet."
"Wait... you mean Carlos the Strong? Bro's built like a brick wall and fights like one too."
"No, seriously! That guy's like an RPG character with every DLC installed."
"Yeah... fair, but personally? I go for quality over quantity. I'm not out here collecting skills like P*kémon cards."
"Well, I am! I'll be the 'Second-Gen Skill Maniac'!"
"...Please reconsider."
"Huh? Why?"
"Because Carlos the Strong is, like... reckless. And maybe—maybe—a little pervy."
"Hey! Harsh! I love 'Just a bit strong!'"
"Wait—what?! Really?"
"Yeah! Dude's awesome!"
"Wow... Kanna-san and Carlos Strong? No standards. Just vibes."
"Uh, yeah? That's normal?"
Rie-tan let out the kind of sigh that said, "I've given up on you as a human being," and waved him off.
"Whatever. Live your truth."
"Sweet! Thanks! I'm taking it!" Sagawa beamed, scooping up the Goblin Knight's 'Body-Hardened' skill like it was a free sample at Costco.
"Anyway... it's, like, 6 PM. Should we call it? You two gotta be wiped."
"Yeah, no arguments here."
"Let's bounce!"
And that was a wrap. Originally, we thought, "Hey, let's meet every day!" But then our bodies said, "Nah, fam." So now it's Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are officially for not dying.
"See you Friday! Later, nerds!"
"Nice work today!"
"Yup! See you at school!"
We headed back to the guild, cashed in our loot, and split up. But then—
"Oh wait! We still got time—lemme dump this Omega stuff."
I ducked into a quieter spot, fished out the Goblin Knight and Red Orc magic stones, and made a beeline for the reception desk.
"Yo."
"Hi there! Oh—wait, aren't you with the 'Hero Brigade'?"
"Uh... yeah. Got some drops to sell. Cool?"
"Of course! Sell away! No limit or anything—knock yourself out!"
Dang, she's nice.
"Hehe... you a high schooler?"
"Y-Yeah!"
"Debuted in the dungeon today?"
"Y-Yeah!"
"Wow! That's impressive!"
"Aww, stop... I mean, keep going, but stop..."
Man, this is great. A pretty girl being nice to me? Is this karma paying me back for dealing with Sagawa and Rie-tan's sitcom routine? Thanks, gods! Wait—no thanks to you, Soggy Goddess.
But as life loves to do—
"Alrighty, lemme see those drops."
"Y-Yes! Haha, here ya go!!!"
Rummage rummage...
I plopped the stones on the counter.
"Hmm... Goblin Knight's stone—wait, WHAT? You guys downed the Upper Floors Boss on your first day?!"
"Uh... well... team effort, haha..."
"That's crazy! And this other one... whoa, this thing's huge—wait a sec..."
"Hehe... huh?"
"No. No way. This is... the Red Orc's stone from the Middle Floors?!"
"Huh? Oh yeah. We... kinda took care of that too. Heh..."
"Heh?! That's it?! Bro, that's like saying, 'Oh, I just casually climbed Everest after brunch!'"
"...Oops?"
Yeah. Might've goofed.
"N-No, uh, about that Red Orc—"
RING RING RING!
The desk phone blared like a fire alarm.
"Huh? That sound...?"
Oh no. Not like this.
The receptionist snatched it up, face going full panic mode.
"Y-Yes! This is—yes! Understood!" Click.
She turned to me, pale.
"Um... Guild Master Sakurako-sama wants to see you. Like... now. Please?"
"..."
Welp. I'm boned.
"P-Please! It's my first day—I don't wanna screw this up! C'mon, help me out here!!"
"Whoa—okay, okay!"
Next thing I knew, she grabbed my hand like her life depended on it, tears brimming. That 'cool receptionist' vibe? Gone. Replaced with 'tragic rom-com heroine on the brink.'
"Thank you!! This way, Yuki Takeru-*sama*!!"
"...Yeah, yeah..."
Man... I wanna go back to, like, ten minutes ago and slap myself for thinking this was divine reward time.
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