This Villain is Soft - Chapter 152



Only Noblemtl

Episode 152

Time passes quickly and a month later.

As the reconstruction of the old town was completed, the disorganized people began to settle down.

The Haon Research Institute, which had been left in ruins in the new city, was also starting to be rebuilt, and Weaver and her subordinates were also adapting to managing the new old city.

The Dudu Academy in District 1 was filled with people thirsty for learning every day, and even though it taught middle and high school curriculum, the students were of various ages.

The government was still concerned about the existence of the new Galactic Alliance, but it did not seem to be monitoring or investigating Haon, perhaps because he was officially affiliated with Hero Headquarters.

And finally, the opening ceremony of the Old Town District 1 Library and Science Experience Center, which had been postponed and postponed, was held.

The location was the first floor lobby of the library.

Even though Nova prepared everything from start to finish, he wrote on the pamphlet that Haon was the organizer.

“Oh my goodness. I’ve been to places like this before.”

“Is this really a library? It’s not a strange place, is it?”

“Are we really allowed to come?”

Old Town residents were amazed as they entered the library’s spacious lobby.

When such events are held in the old city, it is usually difficult for civilians to participate because money or goods are usually brought in illegally.

In the first place, it was common not to be invited unless you were a villain or a businessman.

But the venue they entered was already a mix of heroes, villains, and civilians.

“Come in! Come in!”

River smiled brightly and welcomed the people loitering near the entrance.

The heroes were also wearing neat casual clothes today instead of their dark work clothes, so the sense of distance between them seemed to have been reduced.

Even the villains didn’t hesitate to approach the catering table where the heroes were standing and put food on their plates.

Then, I noticed Juyeol just looking at the door with an expressionless face and quickly turned around.

If it’s not a workout outfit, what is it? He’s standing there today wearing a dark suit from top to bottom, giving off an air of being hard to approach.

The villains there all thought with one voice that there must definitely be a gun inside that suit jacket.

The eyes of civilians kept turning to him because he was so cool that anyone who didn’t encounter him on the scene would turn to him.

Joo-yeol felt all those gazes, but he didn’t care. His gaze was fixed only on the lobby door.

It was strange that he kept fiddling with his tie, perhaps because he felt suffocated by wearing a suit for the first time in a long time, but he didn’t loosen it.

Just then a redhead came in through the door. It was Chacha.

Joo-yeol took his hands off his tie and approached the entrance, avoiding the people.

Finally, as he had expected, Haon came in.

“Did I really have to wear this?”

“So you’re saying that you’re going to be wearing a white coat and check shirt today too? Don’t say anything creepy.”

At Haon’s question, Chacha pushed Haon’s back with a look of surprise.

Haon had half of her hair tied up and decorated with a blue ribbon and was wearing a sky blue one-piece dress that revealed her shoulders.

The white lace hem fluttered just above the knees.

Ha-on, who was hesitating as if embarrassed because he was not wearing his usual clothes, met Joo-yeol’s eyes.

“Ah. Joo, Joo-yeol.”

“… … .”

Joo-yeol couldn’t take his eyes off Ha-on and was staring blankly.

At that gaze, Haon’s cheeks and the back of his neck gradually turned red.

“It’s annoying, so go date somewhere else.”

“Chacha… … !”

As Chacha grumbled, Haon’s face became even redder.

Joo-yeol, who had been staring at the sight, noticed something and muttered with a complicated expression.

“… … Even my shoulders are turning red.”

“That’s what I said.”

Nova, who appeared right next to me, smiled slyly and replied.

Juyeol, who had already noticed the noise, was not surprised and tapped his foot as if to tell him to go away, but he did not move.

“Nova! When did you prepare such a grand opening ceremony? This is the first time I’ve seen an opening ceremony like this. It always ends with cutting ribbons and taking pictures.”

Haon approached Juyeol and Nova with a happy face.

Nova was wearing a pink suit, which suited him very well.

“I’ve never been to an opening ceremony before, so I referenced some of the elegant events I know.”

“It’s really cool and wonderful.”

Haon looked around the library lobby.

Unique, old book covers and star maps were displayed along the walls, and even the carpet on the floor looked like it had books about space printed on it.

Not only that, the lobby itself was filled with things befitting the opening ceremony of the library and science experience center.

“You must have had a hard time. Thank you.”

“In order to properly organize the opening ceremony, there needs to be a speech from the host.”

Nova pointed to the platform he had created on one side of the lobby.

“A speech? What, what do you want me to say?”

“This is your first time representing the old town. Say whatever comes to mind.”

Joo-yeol took Ha-on’s hand as if he was escorting her and led her to the stage.

“How can you say anything… … !”

As Ha-on, flustered, went up to the stage, Bunny tapped the cup containing ice cream with a teaspoon, saying that he really wanted to try this.

As the clear, crisp sound rang out, people’s attention was drawn to the stage.

Ha-on, who was very nervous, looked for Ju-yeol with his eyes as if it were a habit.

He was standing close to the stage and staring at me silently.

As I looked at that sight, my pounding heart seemed to calm down little by little.

Haon took a deep breath and opened his mouth.

“Oh, hello! This is Eunhaon.”

Once I started speaking, I was able to continue speaking.

“Thank you for coming to the opening ceremony. The library and science experience center are open to everyone, so please come visit us often.”

Haon couldn’t keep his hands still and fidgeted with his cell phone, but he continued to speak.

“On the day of the meteor shower, we are planning to hold an observation event at the science experience center. And─”

Whenever I got scared that people’s eyes were on me, I would lock eyes with Juyeol again and look for familiar faces like Chacha, Bunny, Nova, Solmae, and River.

“Everyone, have fun!”

Somehow, as soon as he finished his speech, applause broke out. It was probably just a formal clapping, but Haon was relieved that it wasn’t a cold reaction.

Ha-on, who came down from the stage, grabbed Ju-yeol’s arm and sighed.

“I don’t even know what I said.”

“good job.”

Joo-yeol unconsciously wrapped his arm around Ha-on’s shoulder, then flinched and pulled his hand away.

Then Haon smiled awkwardly and rubbed her shoulder.

“Is that so? Chacha insisted that I wear this. If I came wearing my regular clothes, he would have shot me.”

Joo-yeol rubbed the back of his neck, which was burning, then put his fingers into the collar of his shirt and pulled it.

“… … It suits you well. It would have suited you well even if you had worn it as usual.”

“You look good on me too. You look cool. But I think it’ll be stuffy.”

“It’s stuffy.”

As if he had been waiting, he roughly loosened his tie and undid two buttons on his shirt.

“Ah, now I feel like I can live.”

“Was it that uncomfortable? I should have taken it off a long time ago.”

“Well, still… … .”

There aren’t many opportunities to show this side of yourself. Juyeol swallowed his words as he stuffed his tie into his back pocket.

Instead, he told Haon about the near future that was coming.

“I’m standing in line to say hello to you.”

“Huh?”

When Haon looked back in surprise, he saw people milling around just as he had said.

I wanted to stay close to Juyeol, but I couldn’t pretend not to know them.

As the host of the opening ceremony, I had to greet many people.

So, I met with the mayor of Kwon Young-shi, reporters, and scientists, shook hands, and even greeted Hunter and Weaver.

I met many civil servants whose names and ranks I didn’t know, as well as gang bosses from other regions who I didn’t know how they came.

The line of greetings ended when the corners of my mouth trembled and my spirits were drained.

As Ha-on was gulping down orange juice with a tired expression, Team Leader Kim Song-mi approached him with a hearty laugh.

“Our advisor is too big a deal.”

Next to her was Noh Hye-jeong, who no longer walked around with her face covered.

“I enjoyed your speech. The library is really pretty too.”

“Thank you both for coming. This is my first time at such a grand opening ceremony, so I’m really nervous.”

“What’s the thank you? I just came here to drink some champagne and chat.”

Team leader Kim Song-mi was holding both hands full of champagne glasses and food, as if she meant what she said.

“Oh, that looks delicious too.”

As if that wasn’t enough, as soon as I saw the salmon sandwich, I ran towards it.

Suddenly, Noh Hye-jeong, who was left alone, laughed and said.

“I think it would be more appropriate to call it a party rather than an opening ceremony.”

“Right?”

Haon also laughed along and started talking casually.

“Vice-Chief. It’s what you said before. I’ve made up my mind.”

Noh Hye-jeong noticed that it was about the adoption I had proposed and put her hands together. I could tell she was a little nervous.

“On paper, we’re already mother and daughter, so there’s no reason for it to change. But still… … .”

Haon picked up a bunch of napkins, folded them into the shape of a carnation, and held them out.

“Joe, okay. Be my family.”