I Became a Raid Boss-Chapter 143: A New World, A New Daily Life (1)

“Mm....”

Sitting on the bed, I blinked absentmindedly.

A monumental night on Earth had passed.

Technically, I’d been on Earth for several days, but having spent most of it bedridden while recovering, it didn’t really feel real.

Plus, with Edel by my side, it had felt even less grounded.

So, this moment felt surprisingly new to me.

The soft bedding and mattress, the cool breeze circulating in the room—everything was unfamiliar.

Huff—

“Phiiuu...”

The small sound of steady breathing from next to me, however, took the most attention.

Contrary to her bold claims that she’d stay up all night talking to me, Daeun, who had been so adamant about it, had fallen asleep shortly after lying down and was now still wandering through dreamland.

“....”

I stared at her peaceful face for a moment.

Then, carefully pulling the thin blanket we were sharing up over her, I slipped off the bed.

Feeling slightly better than yesterday, I walked over to the window, where thick blackout curtains blocked out the light.

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I lifted the edge, letting a sliver of sunlight pierce through.

The curtains were so dense that it had been hard to tell if it was morning or not, but my internal clock was as precise as ever.

Daeun’s home was on a high floor, so standing by the window offered a sweeping view of the city below.

As I watched the bustling people move between buildings so different from those in Sillia, I decisively drew the curtains aside.

Shhhkt!

Sunlight poured into the once-dark room.

The bed where Daeun lay was no exception.

“...Grrrrrr—”

She let out a strange growl and twisted as the sunlight hit her.

...Was she a zombie?

Should I exorcise her?

While I was seriously considering it, the Daeun-zombie wriggled under the blanket, cocooning herself completely.

After a moment of twitching, the faint, rhythmic sounds of her breathing resumed under the covers.

“Wake up.”

Of course, I had no intention of letting her fall back asleep. I grabbed the blanket she had pulled over herself.

“Five more minutes....”

“No. Get up now.”

The sun’s already high in the sky.

“...Ughhh.”

At my firm tone, Daeun groaned, slowly blinking her eyes open.

Through her slightly parted eyelids, her dark pupils peeked out.

After staring blankly for a moment, she suddenly broke into a broad grin.

“Hehe.”

“What’s so funny all of a sudden?”

“I’m just happy to see you first thing in the morning, Kana.”

“...Why is that something to be happy about?”

“It means everything from yesterday wasn’t just a dream.”

“....”

Her voice was so pure and filled with joy that I looked away, feeling strangely self-conscious.

“Hurry up and get up. You said today would be busy.”

“Hmm... If Kana hugged me, I think I’d wake up instantly~?”

“Really? Then just keep sleeping.”

“Eh?”

“Or should I help you sleep forever?”

Putting people to sleep is more my specialty than waking them up.

“...I’ll get up.”

Daeun shot up quickly.

After roughly tidying the bed and washing up, she settled at the dining table.

I reheated some of the leftover food from last night, setting up a surprisingly lavish breakfast spread.

As she picked up a rice cake soaked in red broth and took a bite, Daeun spoke:

“Today, like I said yesterday, we’ll go shopping for the things you need, Kana.”

Thanks to Earth’s administrator, the most important issue—my identity—had been resolved.

But beyond that, I had nothing.

Well, except for the hospital gown and the clothes I was currently wearing.

When Daeun realized I was essentially broke, she suggested we go out to buy clothes and other necessities.

“Are you sure about this?”

“Huh? Oh, the money? Don’t worry about it. I haven’t been traveling much lately, so I’ve got plenty saved up. Even my accountant’s been telling me to spend some money, so it’s perfect.”

“...An accountant tells you to spend money?”

“If you spend more, you get tax benefits. Sometimes you even get refunds... but that’s a bit advanced for you, so don’t worry about it.”

As she said this, her hand subtly reached for my head.

But I remembered.

The humiliation from yesterday.

Glare!

“...I didn’t touch anything sticky this time.”

Daeun, the accused, protested in a pitiful tone, but I wasn’t swayed.

Narrowing my eyes, I glared at her until she reluctantly lowered her hand, sulking.

“Anyway, there’s no need to ask Edel... Ma’am for help. If she took her daughter away, the least she can do is cover this!”

“Who’s her daughter? Who?”

Edel... my mother?

Even if you put anyone in that role, they’d probably be better than my real parents, but...

“Ugh.”

Just imagining Edel saying in a gentle voice, ‘Daughter~ Mom’s here~’ was enough to send shivers down my spine.

If it were some spoiled noble girl, maybe. But Edel? Not a chance.

Daeun nodded thoughtfully.

“True, she doesn’t really have the weight of a god.”

“And yet, for someone who thinks that, you sure were terrified of her.”

The moment Daeun learned Edel was a god, she had been so scared she could barely speak.

“...Well, that’s because upsetting her could get me smited! You gotta be careful....”

“If she’d smite people for that, I’d have been smited ten times over.”

As we continued chatting about trivial things, a pleasant fullness settled in my stomach.

“Phew...”

Satisfied, I set my fork down.

Daeun, however, was still eating enthusiastically, her hand busy with something on the side.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m making a list of what to buy. Clothes are a given, toothbrush... we opened a new one yesterday, so that’s fine. Other toiletries... Oh! And a pillow and blanket, too.”

“Why a pillow? There’s one from last night.”

“That’s a guest pillow. Kana needs her own special pillow.”

Couldn’t I just keep using the guest one?

When I suggested as much, Daeun dismissed my opinion with, “We’re living together, so you need a pillow you like.”

Well, it’s her money.

If she wants to spend it, I might as well help her out.

“Buy me a bed, too.”

Pause.

“...Do we really need a new bed? This one’s big enough for both of us.”

She wasn’t wrong.

When I first saw Daeun’s bed, I’d blurted out, “Are you a noble or something?”

Why would someone living alone need a bed this big?

It was large enough to make anyone wonder.

“With someone your size, we could probably fit eight people on it.”

“No way that—”

Before I could finish, Daeun cut in.

“Or maybe even ten if we squeeze in.”

“...Do I look like a brick to you? Anyway, we’re getting a new bed.”

What’s the point of a big bed when she keeps hugging me in her sleep?

If she tried that while awake, I’d push her off without hesitation, but doing that to a sleeping person...

So I had to dodge her in my sleep.

“I’m not a hugging pillow....”

“Hehe, it’s just a habit... but I’ll stop doing it, okay?”

“Sigh.”

I didn’t trust her promise one bit.

Letting out a quiet sigh, I shook my head.

Late in the morning, after finishing our preparations, we got in the car and headed downtown.

In the parking lot, after she parked, Daeun handed me something.

“Kana, wear this.”

“...A hat?”

I took it without question, but... why?

As I stared at her, puzzled, Daeun explained.

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

Last night, Daeun had confessed her profession to me with a dramatic air.

Her expression was so serious that she looked like a soldier marching off to war. She hesitated repeatedly before finally admitting she was a streamer—something she’d also done back in Sillia.

“Oh. I see.”

“...That’s it?!”

“? What more do you want?”

She’d been taken aback by my indifferent reaction. She probably expected criticism, but since I had already figured it out, it wasn’t particularly surprising news.

“You said you streamed while traveling on Earth too, right?”

“Y-yeah....”

“Then it’s fine.”

“...Huh?”

“Since you told me a secret, I’ll share one too. ...I’ve always known you were talking to someone else.”

“...What? H-how...?! Wait, Kana! What do you mean by that?!”

That was how our conversation had gone.

I nodded.

“Yeah, you mentioned it last night.”

“It’s kind of embarrassing to say, but... I have quite a few viewers. There’s a chance someone might recognize you. Most people would probably think it’s cosplay, but it could still be annoying.”

“Ah.”

“Of course, if you’re okay with it, you don’t have to wear it. What do you want to do?”

“...I’ll wear it.”

I wasn’t aware of how popular Daeun was, but for her, usually modest, to put it this way, she must have been more famous than I thought.

I was used to hiding my face anyway, so I obediently put on the hat.

“...It’s huge.”

“Y-yeah... it is.”

The hat was far too big, with the brim drooping down over my eyes.

“Well, at least it definitely hides your face!”

Daeun gave me a thumbs-up.

“I can’t see properly, let alone walk straight,” I replied.

Her thumb slowly lowered at my words.

“Well... don’t worry. Daeun will help you, right?”

“...! Of course! Trust this big sister!”

Boasting confidently, Daeun led me into the mall with a proud stride.

I glanced around with my partially obscured view.

“Fancy.”

“Right? I was overwhelmed the first time I came here, too. I kept wondering, ‘Is it even okay for me to be in a place like this?’”

The luxurious interior practically screamed “expensive.” Even though it wasn’t my money, I couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

Oblivious to my thoughts, Daeun walked boldly forward.

“Where are we going?”

Clinging to Daeun’s arm for support, I asked.

“We’re starting with clothes.”

“Clothes?”

“Yeah. If anything needs alterations, we can drop it off and shop for other stuff in the meantime. Saves time, right?”

“Do we really need to bother with alterations?”

“Of course! If you dress weirdly, people will judge. Like, ‘Oh my, what kind of sister lets her sibling go out looking like that?’... Stuff like that.”

Daeun raised her voice, imitating the tone of a nosy market lady.

It was a pretty convincing impression, but not particularly persuasive.

And besides—

“It’s not me they’d be criticizing, so I don’t care.”

“...You little!”

Squish!

“Ow!”

A hand pressed down on my head, making me let out a small groan.

...This isn’t going to make me shrink even more, is it?