Episode 452 – Please Attach the Futosuto Cone!
I said I was going to Japan, but preparing for it wasn’t as easy as I thought.
Of course, part of it was because it was our first time going abroad.
Anyway, leaving my home country for another one was no small task.
“What’s going on?”
“Actually, we’re planning to go to Japan this time.”
First, I needed to report to the Hunter Association.
It might be hard to believe now, but…
Hunters are, after all, major personnel of the country.
[What the hell… major personnel…?]
‘… True enough…’
That’s why it was essential to report through the association.
“War? Terrorism?”
“The main purpose is to go for tourism…”
If we didn’t do this, we might face disadvantages.
“Is that really true?”
“I swear on my mom.”
“Got it.”
Next, we needed translation devices.
We didn’t know any Japanese at all.
And we certainly weren’t planning on learning it now.
“Do you have five translation devices?”
“Yes, we have exactly that amount.”
We definitely needed a device that translates each country’s language in real-time.
[Since everyone will just be barking nonsense anyway, why not just drink?]
‘Ah, f*ck. Now that I think about it, that’s not a bad idea…’
Meanwhile, there was something special here.
“And I’m planning to ship monsters to Japan this time.”
“Then please give me your Hunter’s license and write a declaration.”
It needed a declaration for monster shipping.
Honestly, I didn’t know a declaration was necessary.
The form was more of a hassle than I thought.
Especially the reason for shipping the monsters to Japan.
“Shinwoo Hunter, could you rewrite this reason?”
“Uh… Can’t it just be simple shipping?”
What I was doing was really just shipping monsters honestly.
So, I wrote that down, but I honestly didn’t expect it to be rejected.
It was a bit awkward.
“If it were just one or two, it wouldn’t be a problem, but it’s too many, so it’s a bit difficult to approve.”
“Oh, is that so?”
“Moreover, they are living creatures. If you were to kill them, then maybe.”
After a bit of thought, I came up with an answer.
“Actually, I’m planning to release the monsters in Japan.”
“Why?”
Soon, I could complete the declaration.
“I’m doing it to create more chaos in Japan.”
“Great. I’ll process it as cargo this time.”
“Thank you.”
[So this is how things proceed in a haphazard manner.]
‘All organizations that involve people are the same, huh.’
Besides that, since we were hunters, we needed one more thing.
“And we want to get permission for our ability usage!”
“That might be a bit difficult…?”
Right away, it was the permit for ability usage.
Since it would be used in another country…
It wouldn’t alert the government back home, but…
If reported in a foreign country, it could become a pain.
However, the receptionist seemed to think it was pretty tough this time.
With a darkening face, she shook her head roughly.
In the meantime, the heroines seemed nervous, speaking very cautiously.
“Why can’t we do it?”
“If you guys use your abilities, it would be a declaration of war on a national level.”
“Oh, right.”
Sure enough, there was nothing wrong with the receptionist’s words.
Even excluding me, the other heroines…
Especially Hyeji was a super dangerous presence.
What if those kinds of beings used their abilities, not to mention without being bare-handed?
It would definitely be treated as a national disaster.
If it goes wrong, it could escalate into conflicts between countries.
But surprisingly, this issue was resolved easily.
“Just approve it.”
“Association President, really?”
Thanks to the Association President, who suddenly appeared, saying he would help us.
“What if something really happens in Japan after that?”
“Who would dare say anything if Hyeji uses her abilities? They’ll have to shut up.”
“Oh, right. I’ll handle it.”
[So, George Washington chopped down a cherry tree and his father scolded him nicely.]
‘Was George Washington still holding an axe?’
[Correct answer.]
I received unexpected help from an unlikely place.
Normally, I wouldn’t want to use abilities unless necessary…
But at least I’d be prepared for any situation that might arise.
Plus, the Association President even offered extra help.
“Oh, and please expedite the documents submitted by these individuals today.”
“Yes, understood.”
I quickly expressed my gratitude.
“Thank you, Association President! I really owe you one.”
“What’s that? Have a safe delivery and trip.”
I didn’t know how he would take it, but compared to saving his son before, this felt like too much of a gift.
So this time, it was the Association President’s turn to receive a gift.
“This is a small token from my daughter.”
“No, this precious thing…”
It was valuable, at least for the Association President, who was walking the path of pure love.
So far, everything had been going smoothly, thank goodness.
“If this works, I can use the room salon at a discount for three days.”
“Thanks! Now I can meet my wife more often.”
Those with keen eyes probably noticed the phrase “so far.”
That’s right. There was still one problem left.
The Japanese Hunter Association pr*cks.
If there were hunters wanting to enter Japan, they were the ones we had to contact unconditionally.
But those f*ckers kept rejecting our entry.
“Did we get the entry permit from the Japanese Hunter Association today?”
“No, they say to send the application again…”
For the stupidest of reasons.
“Last time they rejected us for not writing it by hand, and this time what’s the reason again?!”
“They even rejected us saying we signed! That’s why I went through the trouble of stamping it!”
“They said we have to tilt the stamp at a 45-degree angle.”
“Those f*cking bastards, seriously.”
Thanks to this, the day we planned to go to Japan was getting closer, yet we were still struggling as before.
All because of that f*cking paperwork.
“Can I just make a call myself?”
“I can connect you, but it’s better not to expect too much.”
“Please, go ahead.”
Even when I tried to call directly through the Hunter Association.
“Hello? Could we please get our entry permit?”
– “Ah, how dare a Chosunjing think about stepping into the Greater Japan Empire?”
They even mocked me.
“You little sh*t, we just want to have some tourism.”
– “The uncivilized Chosunjing should just work like a slave!”
Finally, unable to hold back, Hyeji suddenly seized the receiver roughly.
“Shinwoo, let me have it.”
“Here.”
She began murmuring to the person she was currently talking to.
“Hey, what comes after a little man and a chubby man?”
– “What’s that?”
Hyeji was delivering a final ultimatum that only she could manage.
“The third core you’re gonna face, you f*cking moron.”
– “S-sorry! I’ll take care of it right away!”
[Well, polite speech came out all of a sudden.]
‘As expected, the best etiquette trainer, huh.’
Did she realize that this was Hyeji’s last mercy?
The Japanese Hunter Association sent us the entry permit immediately after the call ended.
It was hastily written by hand, and the permit was scribbled in an untidy manner.
If they had typed it up on a computer, it would have looked much cleaner and nicer.
But choosing to go through this way, I could say it was indeed very Japanese.
Well, anyway, with this, we passed the most troublesome hurdle.
Now, what remained were comparatively simple preparations.
First was the hotel reservation where we’d stay while in Japan.
Elcia took the lead on that.
“Husband, this hotel promises a refund if your chest doesn’t grow at their onsen! Let’s book here!”
“……If Hyeji finds out, you might die.”
“Hyeji is sleeping right now, so it’s okay!”
“Ear Goblin, you little sh*t. Do you really want to die?”
“Ah, f*ck.”
However, Elcia’s reservation wasn’t perfect.
At least for me, I definitely saw a problem.
I tried to secretly fix it without the heroines noticing…
“Nobleman, what are you doing right now?”
“……Isn’t it fine to have separate rooms?”
“Shut the f*ck up.”
“……Right…”
This was quickly dismissed by the keen-eyed Ayeon.
“Logically speaking, it’s unreasonable.”
“Fcking btch.”
And for the currency exchange, Caressy handled that.
“Shinwoo, is it really true that cards don’t work in Japan? Isn’t it troublesome to exchange currency?”
“They only accept cash.”
“Ha… understood…”
Although I was quite displeased that cards wouldn’t work…
Well, I had no choice.
Having money yet being unable to use it felt the same as being broke.
“Oh, right. I also need a coin purse.”
“F*ck you.”
Meanwhile, Hyeji was focusing all her attention on her mobile phone.
While we were preparing various things, she was responding absentmindedly.
She even had an unusually cheerful smile for Hyeji.
I wondered if she was planning something fun.
“Hyeji, what are you up to?”
“It’s a surprise. Look forward to it.”
“Okay, I got it.”
I didn’t know who she was contacting or what for.
[Somehow, it gives off an adulterous pure love vibe.]
‘Shut your mouth, you little sh*t.’
I decided to let it slide.
After all, even without Hyeji, we could prepare just fine.
So, we collectively packed our necessary items.
“Do you need to pack clothes?”
“Why?”
“Since we probably won’t wear them much anyway.”
“……Sometimes I feel like my rights are lower than a hunter’s…”
Clothes, toiletries, toothbrush, shampoo, and rinse, etc.
“Caressy, be sure to bring proof of rabies vaccination.”
“……This is discriminatory against beastmen…”
And ID along with various certificates.
“They even sent an official document stating you need to pack, Nobleman!”
“……”
[Definitely a fcking sht, huh.]
‘Ha, f*ck…’
Thus, a busy week passed by, and finally, the promised day arrived.
“Futosuto!!!”
Today is finally the day we go to Japan.
