I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City-Chapter 138: Three Ichinoses

Before the man and woman got caught up in the monolith and fell into the demon's nest, Rohan and Ichinose had met right after the Orion Academy had ended. In this world, their disappearance lasted about 10 hours.

Thus, it was now the time transitioning from dawn to morning, shifting from Friday to Saturday.

Fortunately, it was the weekend and the academy was closed. Instructor Juyeon, having some free time, could attend the Security Bureau's inquiry as a guardian of the students. Rohan and Ichinose faced no issues.

Moreover, Ichinose Momo had cleverly created a window of time.

"Shouldn't we fill our stomachs before the inquiry? We haven't done anything wrong." "Should we sleep in and then have lunch?"

The meal was set for a late lunch, giving Rohan and Ichinose the stress-free rest they needed. Naturally, Rohan and Ichinose were to attend the inquiry, and Momo invited Shion and Clara to join them for the meal.

The restaurant chosen for the meeting was a well-known place called Anshin-jeong, and the Security Bureau agreed to visit after the meal.

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"Yui, are you keeping your room clean?" "Don't worry! Nose's room is super tidy!"

Noah wagged his tail, answering on behalf of Ichinose. As you can see, Ichinose returned to the academy dormitory with her mother and Noah.

"Should Mom make some side dishes for you? Are you eating well?" "Mother, you worry too much."

As it was a dormitory for female students, men could not enter. Ichinose Jun was at a nearby café with Juyeon, discussing the events that occurred on the deserted island and the recent incident.

Noah naturally took over Ichinose's bed, and with innocent eyes, he asked a question that had just occurred to him.

"Did you say you were with ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ Rohan?" "Uh... yeah, that’s right..." "What did you two do?" "We were just on our way to get some food." "Ah-ha!"

Noah seemed satisfied with the simple explanation, but Ichinose felt compelled to leave the room, as if escaping further probing questions.

"I'm going to take a shower!"

The girl headed to the bathroom, piling up the clothes that needed to be thrown out next to the laundry basket, and started her shower.

"Is our Noah enjoying the academy? Any discomforts?" "Yes! It's even more fun because I go with Nose. For this exam, I studied by myself──"

Despite the door being closed, the conversation from outside could still be heard. It wasn’t unpleasant; listening to it made her feel good.

Ichinose smiled as she stood under the hot water.

"I really am back."

She felt the realness of having survived the dungeon, against the slim odds. She lathered her alabaster skin with smooth suds, reflecting on the harsh environment of the dungeon.

"If it weren't for Rohan, I wouldn't have made it back."

The scarcity of survivors from the dungeon made sense now; it wasn’t just the monsters, but also things like food and water that were the issues.

She was just fortunate to have been with Rohan.

"..."

She should be using her insufficient skills as motivation to train, but her thoughts drifted elsewhere.

Her hands, lathering her black hair, stopped.

"Rohan was with those two girls..."

The image of Rohan waving goodbye, planning to see Shion and Clara later that afternoon, surfaced in her mind. She envied the fact that it was normal for them to stay by his side.

After her shower, Ichinose put on her pajamas. The warmth from the hot water made her feel like she could fall asleep the moment she lay down, the mental exhaustion piling up.

"Noah! Let's go to sleep!"

"..."

Noah had already prepared his sleeping spot on the floor, using bedding from his own room adorned with White Tiger characters and meat designs.

Ichinose didn't have the energy to challenge or push away the excited Noah; she was too tired.

"Mom will be nearby with Dad, so call us when you wake up." "Did you find a nice place to rest?" "Yeah. But since we're in the academy city for once, I should go on a date with your dad."

Momo knew her husband well.

Facing the changes in their daughter, Ichinose Jun's heart must be experiencing turbulent waves, trying not to show it.

Momo thought it was still cute.

After laying down Ichinose and Noah, Momo clicked off the light and quietly left the dormitory.

***

At 2 PM at Anshin-jeong.

After a deep sleep and a shower, Rohan arrived at the restaurant in a neat state, just as Ichinose and her group, accompanied by Shion and Clara, reached the front of the store.

"Rohan..."

Ichinose murmured softly, waving her hand slightly as if sending a signal.

Noah, with his ears perked up, approached and held out his palm.

"High five!"

Rohan smiled at this cheerful greeting and slapped Noah's hand before bowing respectfully to Ichinose's parents. Shion and Clara also showed their manners.

"Thank you for inviting us."

"It's a parent's pleasure to feed their daughter's friends well. Thank you for coming," Momo said, smiling at Rohan and the girls who followed him.

"Let's go inside."

Ichinose Jun nodded in acknowledgment, his demeanor much quieter and more reserved than Momo's, and led the way into the restaurant.

Though busy running his business, Ichinose Jun made time to stay in the academy city with his wife, prioritizing family above all. Naturally, the man his daughter showed interest in was of significant concern to him.

"Are our girls hungry?"

"I'm starving!" Noah responded most enthusiastically.

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Momo took the lead, familiar with her husband's tendency to stride ahead.

Rohan observed Ichinose Jun with continuous admiration. Such a prominent figure was rarely encountered in Abyss City.

"Could he be on the same level as Instructor Juyeon? A real monster," Rohan thought. Like Juyeon, Ichinose Jun was a figure beyond Rohan's measure.

The restaurant manager, Maeng Do-hyun, greeted them upon arrival, expressing honor in guiding them. After a brief greeting, they moved deeper inside the restaurant to a private room with its own garden.

The door to the private room slid open smoothly, and Ichinose Jun was the first to take a seat. Shion and Clara, with sparkling eyes, sat down leaving a space between them.

The girls tapped the empty seat, calling Rohan.

"Brother...! Sit here!"

"Rohan, come sit."

Naturally, Shion and Clara took the seats to his left and right, close enough that their shoulders touched despite the spacious seating.

Momo found the girls' anxious demeanor endearing.

"Such a sweet moment."

Among them, her daughter was the most charming, her actions tinged with nervousness as if she might start biting her nails at any moment.

"Ha ha."

Across from Rohan sat Ichinose and her mother.

Momo's frequent warm and playful smiles had Rohan feeling quite embarrassed inside.

As small talk ensued, the meal was quickly prepared, filling the large table almost to breaking.

Noah began devouring the food as if drinking it, while Momo naturally led the conversation. The twin-tailed girl and the elf girl tensed up every time she spoke, fascinating her with their young ages and how they had captivated an elf's heart.

"Rohan, surviving the dungeon twice already shows a promising future for you. It's a splendid record, isn't it? Dear?"

"Um..."

Ichinose Jun gave a non-committal affirmation. It was, indeed, unprecedented.

"I believe I wouldn't have made it back if not for Ichinose. I was lucky."

"Do you mean me or my husband?"

"..."

Rohan, at a loss for words, caused Momo's smile to deepen. Despite Rohan's fierce look, he was mature and polite, with endearing quirks that made her want to tease him more.

"You should say 'Yui', right? We have three people with the same surname here."

"Mother...?!"

Ichinose, startled, nearly dropped her chopsticks but managed to speak up as Momo continued to gaze at Rohan. Understanding her meaning, Rohan corrected himself.

"...I wouldn't have made it back if it weren't for Yui."

Ichinose, now called Yui by Rohan, instinctively blushed and bowed her head.

"Really? Our daughter said the same. You two must get along well?"

"I think we've become quite close through our academy life," Rohan replied.

Momo held back a laugh at her husband's raised eyebrows and decided it was time for a more serious conversation.

"Rohan, can you tell us more about the dungeon? What was it like?"