I Got Fired as a Hero Today - Vol.1 Chapter 3: Arata, Understand the Hero Members

It seemed fine to keep the status screen open. Because he can resize the screen.

“It’s embarrassing to keep saying Status Open every time…”

If he keeps it open, he’ll notice any changes, such as acquiring new skills, right away. Make it small so it appears at the bottom right of his view.

He’s a bit concerned, but he thinks he’ll get used to it.

Due to the reading skill, a large number of books were stocked. The “Reading” skill is quite convenient, and knowledge has deepened. Of course, it’s within the range of Arata’s memory capacity. And before he knew it, the sun had set.

“Arata, I’ve come to pick you up.”

It was Chloe. The knight commander came all the way here.

“Because you haven’t been able to return to the cathedral.”

“I was engrossed in a book.”

He didn’t want to go back. It was just an excuse.

“Arata, excuse me, but I’ve heard the circumstances.”

“…”

“But here, please set aside your personal feelings and cooperate with us.”

Chloe bowed her head. Arata felt a complex mix of emotions.

“Even if you hear the circumstances, are all the guys who were there?”

“Yes. I heard from Kotoko-san. Because she was the one who brought up the breakup, Arata would probably dislike being with them.”

Awkward! Is Kotoko an idiot?

“You summoned us on your own accord, right? What about my circumstances? Besides, I have no attachment to this world as of now.”

He really doesn’t care.

“Indeed, it’s a world that doesn’t hold any attachment for Arata. What you’re saying isn’t wrong. But…”

“Chloe. I just got dumped a moment ago. Even if you suddenly call me a hero or something in the middle of this. It might be selfish, but I have no motivation at all… But I guess I could go back and do it.”

“I-is that so! Thank you so…!?”

Arata grabs Chloe’s hand and pulls her closer.

“How about Chloe becoming my girlfriend? A new romance is what helps you forget a heartbreak, right?”

He tilts Chloe’s chin up slightly. Then he brings his lips closer.

It was completely the kind of action a handsome guy would take. And Arata is not a handsome guy.

He was a mediocre man.

With a gentle push from Chloe, the two of them parted ways.

“Th-that’s terrible, Arata!”

Chloe pleads with tearful eyes.

“Alright, I’m going. You must have some experience with men to have become the knight commander.”

He thought he might have gone a bit too far, but he didn’t feel much guilt. It’s these guys who are the ones imposing their own convenience.

He put his hand on the door and stepped out. Chloe was looking down.

“I have no experience…”

That voice was not heard by Arata.

Arata had become emotionally unstable after being rejected by Kotoko. He was somewhat shy around women.

However, it is also true that he was frustrated by being forced to do something he didn’t want to do.

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The place they were taken to was the knights’ dormitory.

Everyone who had been summoned to the dining hall was there.

Perhaps because they were informed about Arata and Kotoko’s circumstances, there was no particular criticism directed at them.

But he felt like he was being watched with curious eyes.

He ended up having to introduce himself.

“Nishiyama Arata, twenty years old. I work in a factory.”

He worked at a small subcontracting town factory, and the pay was low. He lived alone in an apartment. His parents were not around. Before living in the apartment, he grew up in a facility.

“My name is Andou Kotoko. I am a twenty-year-old university student.”

Arata and her were classmates in high school, and they have been friends since then.

Because of her cute and friendly personality, she was popular with boys.

“My name is Tanaka Atsushi. I am twenty-four years old. I help with my father’s transportation business.”

He is Kotoko’s new boyfriend. Eventually, he will probably succeed in the company and become the president.

In other words, Kotoko switched to a man with future potential.

It’s a really common story.

Next is high school students.

Everyone was in their third year of high school, the exams were over, and all that was left was to wait for graduation.

Takeuchi Tsubasa is handsome and has a talent.

Yokomine Hinako is also a talent and actress. She’s quite a beauty.

Both of them had faces he had seen on TV.

Arata was working at a town factory that had a somewhat black company culture, so he was too busy with work to watch much TV.

Judging by Kotoko and Atsushi’s reactions, they must be quite famous person.

Miyamori Suzu is also a beautiful girl with a quiet demeanor. Although she is not a celebrity, her appearance is comparable to Hinako’s.

Inokuma Touka is the class representative, a lively girl with braided hair. She gives off a pixie-like impression with her shorter stature. She also serves on the student council, making her seem like a very serious girl.

Shitara Takahito is a glasses-wearing guy. He is the student council president. His father is a politician, and he also gives off the impression of being a serious guy.

Azuma Miku was overweight and resembled a sumo wrestler.

By the way, she’s a woman.

“We will set a one-month training period for you all, and then you will embark on the journey to defeat the Demon King.”

Chloe said after having completely regained her composure.

“Short.”

Arata interjects.

“As long as you remember the basics, you can grow by practicing.”

“Is that so?”

“That’s right.”

Indeed, that’s how they learn the job, but since it involves dealing with lives, he thinks it’s better to be thoroughly trained.

However, there was no need to argue.

That’s why he fell silent.

“Well, anyway, if we train for a month, we’ll be fine, right? Let’s just do our best.”

The handsome high school student Tsubasa expressed his opinion in a protagonist-like manner.

He must be aware of it himself.

He looked like a man who truly believed the world revolved around him.

“Tomorrow, you will go to the Adventurer’s Guild to issue your ID. You can have your meal here or go out into town. If you choose the latter, just let me know, and I’ll provide the budget.”

A private room was also prepared for sleeping. Since today was the first day, they were dismissed.

Arata called out to Chloe.

“Chloe, is it okay if I make my own meal?”

“That’s fine, but can you cook?”

“I have experience cooking for myself. It’s not exactly a way to make up for what happened earlier, but would you keep me company?”

“Ah, yes.”

Was Chloe’s cheek flushed because she remembered what happened at the library?