Chapter 37: My Home Is Falling Apart. I Feel Like Crying (1)
The day after the Troubleshooter Office finally welcomed its newest member, marking its complete roster, something monumental happened.
I trudged through the swirling snow, hands buried deep in my pockets as I made my way to work. Upon reaching the office, I spotted a familiar figure standing awkwardly in front of the door: a bear beastkin with green hair, rounded ears, a tall frame, and sharp glasses resting on his nose.
There was no mistaking it—it was David.
What’s he doing out here?
“....”
“Ah, good morning, Miss Yuria.”
“...?”
“Are you wondering why I haven’t gone inside yet? Well... I suppose I’m feeling a bit nervous.”
Nervous, huh? Oh, right. That made sense.
Even though he’d attended university in the outside world, David was only barely an adult. While he may have had part-time jobs before, this was likely his first time landing a proper job.
I chuckled at the thought. Here was the same guy who had fearlessly stood up to an entire corporation to save his childhood friend, now fidgeting nervously over something so trivial.
Taking the lead, I pushed the office door open and confidently strode inside, signaling with a reassuring thump to my chest that he could trust me.