The dozens of people gathered in front of caused my pupils to quake.
’Is this so kind of Indian rain dance...!?’
An Indian rain dance.
When a drought cos, the Indians perform a rain dance to pray for rain.
Since they keep performing the rain dance until it rains, eventually, it does rain.
But these people were even more extre.
I swallowed hard as I looked into the shining eyes of the girls in front of .
’This is madness...’
Yes, it was madness.
The rain falls impartially on the world, but...
In my case, if it weren’t for the Shin family, they might never have found .
Even if China had requested the Academy to send a party, they would have likely sent a different party, given how much China disliked us.
And even if they did send a party, they might not have used this space teleportation gate.
The fact that these people had waited here for , not knowing if or when I would co, was insane.
’...Is this the power of the continent?’
That thought naturally ca to mind!
Squeeze.
At that mont, Shin Se-hee tugged at my sleeve.
"Jin Yuha."
Shin Se-hee whispered in my ear.
"Hmm?"
"We can take advantage of these people."
"Take advantage...?"
"Well, we’re foreigners in China, and we need to gather information about the Shin family, especially since it’s difficult to dig up information online due to their strict controls."
"...That’s true, but?"
"In situations like this, it’s much easier if we can get help from locals. And these people have been waiting here just to see you, so they’re probably not a security risk."
"Ah."
I looked at Shin Se-hee in surprise.
In the ga, non-hunters were generally portrayed as the weak and the protected.
So, the idea of seeking their help had never crossed my mind. It was a fresh perspective.
"Shin Se-hee, you’re a genius."
"Huhuhu."
She had seen their madness and imdiately thought of using them. Impressive.
"Hmm, so what should we do?"
Since Shin Se-hee had brought up the idea, I trusted her and asked for her input.
Shin Se-hee nodded confidently and replied, "We should start with a charm offensive."
"...Charm offensive?"
"Yes, these people have been waiting here for so long just to see you, so you should give them proper fan service."
"Fan... service!?"
I was taken aback by the unexpected suggestion and looked at the girls in front of , who were expecting sothing from .
Their eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Gulping, I said, "Kyaaaah! Really? I, I an, you want to take a picture with , not just a solo shot of , right...?"
"Hmm, if there’s a pose you want, feel free to request it."
"Anything...?"
"Yes."
"Hut, could you make half a heart sign with your hand, and then... can you bring your face closer to mine?"
"...Yes, I’ll do it. Co here."
"Kyaaaaaahhhh!!!"
Click—
I made an awkward smile, pulled half a heart sign with my hand, and took a photo with my face close enough for our breaths to mingle.
"Next, it’s my turn! Can you make a squinty face?"
"...Squinty face? I’m not sure what that is, but I’ll try my best."
Click—
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much! You’re so handso!"
Another one left.
’How many are left...?’
"Then, next... Huh?"
When I looked at the next person in line, I widened my eyes in surprise.
’Why are you here?’
Well, Shin Se-hee was standing in line with a sullen expression, so I glanced behind her and saw the other party mbers mixed in with the crowd.
’You’re standing so far away. Why?’
"...Huh?"
"The others were taking pictures right next to . Why are you standing so far away? Do you not like taking pictures with ? We’ve been together for so long."
I smirked and repeated what Shin Se-hee had said to earlier.
"No, that’s not it..."
"Well, co here then. Give them proper fan service."
I grabbed Shin Se-hee’s shoulder and pulled her closer, holding the cara high.
"Okay, say Kimchi—"
"Kimchi."
Shin Se-hee, in my arms, closed her eyes tightly, her face tomato-red, and made a V-sign.
Click—
"..."
"..."
"..."
The other party mbers gave slightly chilly looks, but I ignored them.
"...I’ll take pictures with all of you when it’s your turn, so just wait."
".
".
".
"I don’t like Kimchi. It’s spicy."
"Huh? Oh, okay."
Ichika, with her expressionless face, stood almost uncomfortably close and made a V-sign with both hands.
"Pickled radish."
Click—
One by one, I posed as requested, greeted them, and it took quite so ti to finish.
’Finally, the last one.’
"Okay, next person, co on."
I had beco much more adept at handling fans and spoke with a casual tone.
A girl with a bun hairstyle, looking nervous, approached .
She was dressed shabbily, but she had a cute face.
’Hmm?’
I felt a sense of deja vu as I looked at her, tilting my head to the side.
’Where have I seen her before...?’
I pondered as I stared at the girl, trying to place her.
Suddenly, the girl grabbed my hand.
"Jin Yuha, oppa!"
"Hmm? Sure, I’ll take a picture with you, so co here—"
"Please! Please co to our house with !"
"...Huh?"
I widened my eyes in surprise at the unexpected request for a ho visit.
.
.
.
After the fan service was finally over,
Shin Se-hee suggested that we have a separate eting to discuss specific details, and she took my fans with her.
The party mbers followed Shin Se-hee, leaving alone with the bun-haired girl.
"...My father is in danger! Please, please save him..."
The girl pleaded with a desperate voice.
And at that mont, a light bulb lit up in my head.
’Father? Could it be...? Is she the daughter of the Guangdong region’s landowner?’
While China claid to be one country, in reality, it was fragnted into several smaller countries, each ruled by a powerful landowner.
The reason was simple.
The landmass of China was too vast to manage all the Gates that appeared across the country from a central location.
So, they had no choice but to grant the local landowners the authority to handle the Gates as they saw fit!
Among them was the Guangdong region,
where the landowner’s power was almost on par with that of an emperor,
and where the Shin family had currently set up their base.
In other words, it was our destination.
’But how did she end up here...?’
I furrowed my brow, confused.
In the ga, wasn’t she supposed to be missing?
"Can you tell more about it?"
I asked the bun-haired girl, and she nodded nervously.
"Yes, yes! That, that is..."
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