The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 72

“Well then, today… Are we going to hunt goblins?”

I was about to say “Let’s call it a day.” I thought we would end without any gameplay today thanks to Mil-san’s introduction, but I might as well ask just in case. After all, Mil-san suddenly picked up a duster and started waving it around.

“Let’s go.”

“Let’s go!”

Akane-san… I understand because she’s a gamer. Could it be that Mil-san is also…

“Mil-san is also a gamer.”

“Akane-sama.”

“It’s the truth.”

“Ugh, I’m aware of it, but it’s embarrassing when it’s pointed out so directly.”

According to Akane-san, Mil-san is also a huge game enthusiast, just like Akane-san. However, due to work, Mil-san sometimes logs out suddenly without saying anything, so solo play is the main focus. It seems that Akane-san is Mil-san’s only friend.

Mil-san’s maid character is doing an endless crying emoticon. She might be quite playful. Oh, a friend request has come in.

Even including other games, the only friend I have registered is Akane-san, so I’ll gladly press the approval button. Wow, a second friend—I’m really happy about it too.

“Well, since we shouldn’t be out too late, shall we head to the Goblin Forest for a bit?”

“Yes!”

I was planning to have fun, but what about these two? They’re incredibly good. I’m barely keeping up.

The Goblin Forest dungeon usually takes about 30 minutes. But it was done in 20 minutes when I followed the two of them.

*****

The next evening, Mil-san came to the house. She arrived exactly on time. Her hair was tied back which reached halfway down her back, and she was wearing thick glasses. Her clothes were plain. At first glance, she looked like a young housekeeper.

“Eh, comprehensive judgment S!”

Mil-san’s ability certificate, which she showed as a business card. It is an official certificate issued by the Male Protection Association, but Kaori was surprised to see it first.

The standards are divided into six levels: S, A, B, C, D, and E. S is the highest level, but Kaori was surprised because she knew that very few people received an S rating due to the strict evaluation criteria, which included combat ability, physical strength, knowledge, skills, and mental power.

Since I have no knowledge in that area, I only understood that Kaori was surprised and that she was an amazing person, but that was all.

Since it was not good to talk while standing, I thought of taking Mil-san to the reception room, but Mil-san was carrying quite a lot of luggage.

However, it’s strange that it doesn’t look difficult since she is carrying it so easily.

——Ah, I see.

Mil-san came all the way from the neighboring prefecture. If she is officially appointed as my guardian, she probably intends to rent a room somewhere right away.

“Pardon my intrusion.”

Mil-san must have held back. She pushed the luggage to the corner of the entrance, but Kaori easily lifted it and carried it to the reception room.

Me? I’m a Psychic Body 1, and I’ve gotten pretty good at moving things with Psychic for a long time, but I can’t manage the reception room. I might not even be able to lift it on my own. It’s such a heavy load, but those two must have incredible Psychic abilities.

“Mil-san, thank you for coming all the way here.”

After showing Mil-san to the reception room, I expressed my gratitude again.

Originally, it was a favor from Akane-san, but now we are also gaming buddies and second friends. While I was thinking about that, words of thanks naturally came out of my mouth.

“Likewise, I apologize for the sudden visit.”

Let’s put the serious talk on hold for now. While Kaori was making tea, Mil-san and I were discussing yesterday’s game.

Because she’s my second friend in a few years. Mil-san wears thick glasses, making it hard to read her expressions, and speaks in a flat tone, so she might seem like she’s not having fun at first glance. However, since she tends to speak a bit quickly, I think she really does enjoy talking about games.

“Please have this humble tea.”

“Thank you. I will enjoy this.”

Kaori, who serves tea with graceful movements, receives a slight bow in response from Mil-san, who straightens her back.

After that, Mil-san explained to Kaori about the crime rates with and without male guardians nearby, the incidents that were prevented, and also the content discussed in the game.

“I knew it, but as expected, Taketo-kun is going to attract attention.”

“Yes.”

Basically, male protection officers can follow men anywhere unless they refuse. So, Mil-san was more than willing to come to my school.

“That’s right. I can’t stay by Taketo-kun’s side during the day because I have work… Mil-san will do that for us. There’s no need to hesitate. Taketo-kun, shall we ask Mil-san to take care of you?”

After hearing Mil-san’s story, Kaori probably made that decision considering my safety. For me, it’s a relief because I won’t have to feel awkward with a friend I’ve finally made.

“Yes. Mil-san, thank you in advance.”

“Likewise, I look forward to working with you.”

I signed the contract that Mil-san had prepared. From today, Mil-san will be by my side as my guardian.

“Then, may I use either room?”

Room? Use? As I was tilting my head in confusion,

“Of course, please rest assured that I won’t engage in any rude behavior, such as lingering by your side even when you two are getting along.”

With a bright red face, Kaori guided Mil-san to an empty room.