[ The mochi is waiting for them patiently in the mortar, so Jinwoo just quickly washes his hands first and for the first time uses his speed-boosting skill not for running but for... mochi pounding.
March's mallet of violence can't catch these hands. ]
[ Is he human?? Not that she wants to actually play whack-a-mole with his hands, but it's almost impossible to hit him. She thinks even if she tried--which she absolutely isn't--he'd still be able to avoid it.
Just a discount and not free ice cream? Give yourself some credit.
[ Selling oneself short is just a no go!! ]
Something like that. There are a lot of hunters back home, so I'm surprised I'm the only one here, but there must be some reason. Besides people from other worlds are really impressive.
[ They've got this, absolute multitasking pros that they are-- ]
My... world?
... Kinda hard to say. I don't remember where I came from and the Express I'm on goes to a bunch of different planets... I guess there have been different threats on all of them, though.
[ While he doesn't slow down even for a moment when kneading the mochi, this does feel like a punch in the gut. The fact that March doesn't remember her origins but is still such a cheerful person... ]
But you're also fine the way you are now, so... don't worry too much.
... Thanks. I think I'd be fine if I never remembered, but...
[ She trails off, gaze pensive. Though of course, the mochi-ning continues, because no good dazing off about that now.
It doesn't feel right not to try. She'd always wonder if the complete her was someone important. She'd always wonder if anyone was searching for her. If she was missed. If she was--
No, probably best not to think too hard about it right now. ]
--Well, it's like you said! I won't worry about it!
I said don't worry too much, not don't worry at all.
[ Jinwoo has two hands—one of them can be used for smacking mochi, but he raises the other one to poke March's cheek with his index finger. If only LILITH provided them with memory nanobots not just the ones that can give a person super strength. ]
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March's mallet of violence can't catch these hands. ]
We'll be done in no time if we keep this up.
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[ Is he human?? Not that she wants to actually play whack-a-mole with his hands, but it's almost impossible to hit him. She thinks even if she tried--which she absolutely isn't--he'd still be able to avoid it.
She's so impressed. ]
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[ This is his first time using a skill for something so mundane. Shortly, he recalls March's ice immobilizing the thugs back during the auction. ]
I mean you could use your skills at an ice cream shop?
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[ March, please. ]
So wait, you get paid to beat monsters? I mean, beyond the stuff here? Back home?
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[ Selling oneself short is just a no go!! ]
Something like that. There are a lot of hunters back home, so I'm surprised I'm the only one here, but there must be some reason. Besides people from other worlds are really impressive.
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[ Free ice cream is too dangerous!! ]
Huh... I'm sorry your world's full of monsters. But being faster would be so helpful...
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[ Especially since ice cream seems to be his weakness, too. ]
It's fine, it's just how it is. What about yours?
[ A perfect topic to discuss while they're pounding mochi. ]
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My... world?
... Kinda hard to say. I don't remember where I came from and the Express I'm on goes to a bunch of different planets... I guess there have been different threats on all of them, though.
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Omg. [ That's it, that's the thing. ] You don't remember anything?
[ Traversing through space sounds really cool, but her amnesia takes priority. ]
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He really just said that and not even over text or anything. ]
Not a thing.
[ With a sheepish smile, even as she doesn't let up on the mochi. ]
But I'll make sure I remember it all one day!
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I'm sure you will.
[ While he doesn't slow down even for a moment when kneading the mochi, this does feel like a punch in the gut. The fact that March doesn't remember her origins but is still such a cheerful person... ]
But you're also fine the way you are now, so... don't worry too much.
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[ She trails off, gaze pensive. Though of course, the mochi-ning continues, because no good dazing off about that now.
It doesn't feel right not to try. She'd always wonder if the complete her was someone important. She'd always wonder if anyone was searching for her. If she was missed. If she was--
No, probably best not to think too hard about it right now. ]
--Well, it's like you said! I won't worry about it!
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[ Jinwoo has two hands—one of them can be used for smacking mochi, but he raises the other one to poke March's cheek with his index finger. If only LILITH provided them with memory nanobots not just the ones that can give a person super strength. ]
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[ doing this while she's got a mallet? Rude. March swats at his hand, half-heartedly. ]
I'll worry just the right amount, don't you worry! Just focus that worry on treating a girl more delicately!