NOVEL NEXT WORLD S-Class Except Me
Chapter 103
“Both of you have been very busy lately. Hunter Jung Haeun recently discovered a research center conducting illegal awakening research and arrested all of them.”
“Haha. Yes, that’s right.” “Hunter Seo Dojoon went on a raid on an S-class dungeon in cooperation with the Dungeon Management and Safety Department.” “That’s right.” “You’re so busy, but a lot of people are wondering when on earth you started dating.” Seo Dojoon answered the question. “I have known Haeun-ssi for a long time, and we became closer after recently visiting New York together.” “Ah, then the photo posted on Hunter Jung Haeun’s Outstagram was actually Hunter Seo Dojoon!” “If you mean the photo taken in the park, then that’s true.” “Oh, that picture was really crazy, wasn’t it? Whether or not it actually is Seo Dojoon.” “Is that so?” “Even though the photo covered the face, the style was good, so there was a lot of discussion about who the person in the photo was.” It was an Outstar post that has become almost sacred now that the two people were announced to be dating. “But today, looking at Hunter Seo Dojoon, it seems that he definitely has a unique sense of style. Hunter Jung Haeun. What do you think of your boyfriend’s style today? Do you like it?” Haeun nodded honestly to Yoo Seokjae’s question. “Yes. When I first saw it, I thought there was a halo behind Seo Dojoon.” “Halo? Hahahaha.” Yoo Seokjae loved Haeun’s reaction and burst out laughing as if he were dying. This time he turned his question towards Seo Dojoon. “Then I should also ask Hunter Seo Dojoon. What do you think about your girlfriend’s style today?” “Haeun-ssi is always the best to me.” Haeun looked back at Seo Dojoon. Seo Dojoon’s expression was serious. The word “best” may have many meanings, but Haeun’s heart was pounding for no reason. Yoo Seokjae continued the interview with a happy smile as they looked like a fresh-faced couple just starting to love. “There are so many things people are curious about Hunter’s love life. It’s only natural that both of you are ranked 1st and 2nd in our country, but I’m also curious about a lot of things. The thing I’m most curious about! Which one of you confessed first?” “I asked Haeun to go out with me first.” It was Seo Dojoon who first suggested that they become a show window couple. [The constellation ‘Mutant of the Abyss’ is very dissatisfied with Seo Dojoon, asking if that can be called a confession.] “Ahaha. Then, Hunter Seo Dojoon. Can I ask what made you fell in love with Hunter Jung Haeun?” “Hmm…” Seo Dojoon, who seemed to be thinking for a moment, slowly opened his mouth. “Haeun is a strong person. I’m not just talking about Haeun’s level of awakening, it’s about her spirit. Haeun was non-awakening when she first got caught up in an S-class dungeon in America.” Until now, other than the official announcement, there has been no other known story about what happened in the S-class dungeon where Haeun is said to have awakened. Yoo Seok-jae straightened his back and listened to Seo Dojoon’s story with interest as the person in question shared his experience. “At the time, I was practically the only person who could attack the dungeon. It was not a situation where we could guarantee that we would escape the dungeon safely. But even in that tough situation, Haeun showed bravery by taking care of a child who was in worse condition than she was.” “Are you talking about the granddaughter of world-renowned businessman Baek Doohan?” “Yes, that’s right. At that time, Baek Soyeon was suddenly caught up in a dungeon and was very surprised. If Haeun had not reassured Baek So-yeon, the attack would have been even more difficult.” “That… It was nothing special, Seo Dojoon-ssi.” Haeun was embarrassed and said quietly. Haeun had already awakened before she entered the dungeon. In addition, in the case of Baek Soyeon, she was able to calm down and persuade the other person because she had talked about the ‘Constellation’ through DM. “If not me, anyone would have done that.” “But when monsters attacked Baek Doohan and Baek Soyeon, didn’t Haeun also step forward to save them, even though it was a dangerous situation?” “Ah, then you were awakened at that moment!” Seo Dojoon nodded softly. “Ordinary people find it difficult to even stand up for others when their own lives are in danger. Actually, I can’t say that it’s all bad. In moments of danger, everyone instinctively wants to live.” Seo Dojoon turned to Haeun and looked straight into her eyes. “But Haeun came forward even in that situation, and I thought that action was courageous.” Haeun felt her face getting hot. Since Seo Dojoon didn’t know the truth about Haeun’s awakening, he thought that Haeun, who was a non-awakening person, jumped in front of the monster alone. If he found out that Haeun was awakened at the time, he would feel betrayed and might be disappointed. But at the same time, ironically, Seo Dojoon’s remarks comforted Haeun. She didn’t tell anyone, but there was a penalty called synchronization rate for Haeun. And she was determined to save her father and others even if Haeun was at risk of death when the dungeon changed as a side effect of using her powers. “I felt it then. If I lose Haeun here, I will regret it for the rest of my life. Of course, I also fell in love with her because her awakened power was so strong.” “Oooh. This is a match made in heaven. Hunter Seo Dojoon! Look at Hunter Jung Haeun’s face. It was completely red.” “I, it’s not like that!” Haeun was surprised and waved her hand. However, Yoo Seokjae, who was very excited by the fresh and cute romance between the two young hunters, was just happy and grinned at Haeun’s reaction. “You don’t have to be embarrassed. Wow, your boyfriend is really cool!” Haeun’s face turned red because of her opponent’s silly comments. Yoo Seokjae, who thought the atmosphere was moderately heated, changed the topic and continued the conversation. “We have asked some questions from viewers in advance. Let me choose one of them and ask a question. Ah, this question might be interesting. Do you two have any special nicknames for each other?” “Nickname…?” “Yes! Nickname!” Haeun was flustered. Wouldn’t they know if they were actually dating? But aren’t they a show window couple? “Now that I see it, you two only call each other Seo Dojoon-ssi and Haeun-ssi. Hunter Seo Dojoon is still a bit better. Hunter Jung Haeun, what do you mean by Seo Dojoon-ssi? Shouldn’t you at least call him without his last name?” “Ahaha. I got used to it because I kept calling him that…” “Phew, you can’t do that! Isn’t now the most fun time to date? How can you call each other by your first names without any nicknames? Oh, that’s right. How about you make one for each other now?” “Now?” “Yes! “I’m looking forward to seeing what nickname you give him.” Haeun’s mind was spinning in confusion. Should she choose a nickname for Seo Dojoon? What should she say? She thought she saw someone calling me something on the Internet before. Was it Jjoonie Jjoonie? [The Constellation ‘Mutant of the Abyss’ cannot bear the nausea caused by Haeun’s ‘Jjoonie Jjoonie’ remark and declares that he will be away for a while.] At that time, Seo Dojoon’s gaze became entangled with Haeun. Haeun swallowed her saliva when she saw his face filled with determination. What is it? What’s wrong with him? What on earth are you trying to say? While he was nervous, Seo Dojoon slowly opened his mouth. “Honey.” H, honey? “Wow! I love this kind of thing!” The interview between the two continued with Yoo Seokjae’s renewed cheers. * * * The recording, which lasted all morning, drained Haeun of all her energy. She can’t believe it’s this hard to do an interview. As expected, it’s best to just look at what she likes and stop from what she likes. When the long shoot finally ended, Seo Dojoon offered Haeun lunch. “How about having a meal together, Haeun-ssi?” “Meal?” “You skipped lunch because you were filming. There’s a nice restaurant around here.” “Hmm.” Haeun, who made a nasal sound, asked playfully. “Is this a date?” “Yes, it’s a date.” Seo Dojoon answered calmly. Then, Haeun, who was speechless, opened her mouth. ‘What on earth is Seo Dojoon thinking?’ Haeun’s heart was pounding because of his explosive comments that continued during filming. [The Constellation ‘Mutant of the Abyss’ says Seo Dojoon’s ‘Honey’ was definitely shocking.] Haeun nodded in agreement. Seo Dojoon’s influence on Haeun’s loss of energy was also significant. She doesn’t even know what spirit he had in finishing the recording after that damn ‘honey’ comment. ‘We’re fake dating anyway.’ Is Seo Dojoon the type of person who is more immersed in acting than she thinks? At this point, she wants to open that head and see what he’s thinking. If he does this without thinking, he is the bad guy in the world, but if he does it with intention, he is a nine-tailed monster. “Are you not able to make time? If you’re busy, I’ll take you home right away.” In the meantime, Seo Dojoon kindly asked Haeun’s intentions. That strangely stimulated Haeun’s competitive spirit. She doesn’t like the fact that her heart starts pounding every time the other person says something, but the other person is always calm. Haeun’s eyes narrowed. She hopes that calm face turns into embarrassment. “No, it’s okay. Let’s go eat.” She can’t be the only one who suffers, right? Haeun grinned after making a decision. She turned back to Seo Dojoon and tilted her head. Haeun’s long hair that she had grown with so much care was flowing down. Haeun opened her mouth as she saw that his gaze was directed to her hair. “Honey, so what are we going to eat?” “Cough.” Flustered, Seo Dojoon let out a dry cough. The corners of Haeun’s mouth drew an arc. She caught one. Her eyes twinkled playfully. “Mmhm? I want to eat something delicious, Honey.” “Haeun-ssi, why are you suddenly calling me that…” “Oh, didn’t Seo Dojoon-ssi just call me honey because you wanted to hear it?” “That’s… Because it was broadcast earlier.” Seo Dojoon tried to make an excuse. She really liked the way he looked embarrassed. Haeun lifted the corners of her mouth in satisfaction and pulled him towards her. “Honey, let’s go!”
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