Chapter 25

Ji-han nervously approached Si-hyun with a tense expression.

“Uh, I also wanted to apologize for what happened last time! And, uh… observation? Data? Anyway, I’ll help you out.”

“Hmm…”

“Ah, this! It’s a gift!”

Ji-han handed over the item he was holding to Si-hyun.

Si-hyun accepted it with a wry smile.

It was an elegantly wrapped bottle of vanilla syrup.

“Vanilla syrup?”

“I thought you liked coffee…”

Si-hyun quietly stared at Ji-han.

He stood there stiffly, waiting anxiously for her response.

Is this really the same guy who was rude to Han-gyeol before?

Looks like Da-young did a great job reforming him?

Or maybe it was just the medicine. Whatever, anyway…

“I’ll enjoy it, thanks.”

“Y-Yes, sir!”

In Si-hyun’s mental graph, Ji-han’s negative value reset to zero.

Though Ji-han didn’t know it, it was quite the improvement.

As their conversation concluded, Han-gyeol approached and spoke up.

“S-Si-hyun. That hairpin suits you very well.”

“…Do you think so?”

Upon hearing the compliment, a faint smile appeared on Si-hyun’s face.

She turned her head slightly and touched the hair accessory with her hand.

“It’s from my younger sister.”

“Aha, your sister has excellent taste!”

“Hehe…”

Another compliment came flying in!

Si-hyun’s lips quivered before spreading into a radiant smile across her face.

At that moment, the two men standing nearby also turned their heads, covering their mouths.

The sudden smile on Si-hyun’s usually expressionless face was powerful indeed.

“Hem! S-so, you mentioned gathering data for Academy students today, right?”

“Yes, I want to adjust to their level.”

“I’m an Academy graduate too, so I’ll explain thoroughly.”

“Ohh…”

Han-gyeol confidently pounded his chest with his fist.

Si-hyun clapped and responded enthusiastically.

Lost in thought, Ji-han unintentionally blurted out.

“Me! I’ll show you the level of a talented C-rank!”

“…Okay.”

The response was weaker than before.

‘Huh? Something’s off…’

The previously confident Ji-han immediately deflated.

* * *

After exploring the dungeon for a while…

I’ve been living extremely diligently these past few days.

I’ve been reviewing the materials given by the President.

I even revisited the educational theory books I bought to become a great teacher.

I purchased a bag and a work laptop.

I materialized the knowledge in my head into documents and printouts.

I prepared not only lecture plans but also class schedules for the students.

Though it was busy, since it was work I wanted to do, it didn’t feel tiring at all.

With that, after a few days…

‘Wouldn’t it be better to practice teaching beforehand?’

There’s no guarantee I’ll suddenly become proficient at everything.

I should record myself doing a trial lecture to check how I look.

Once I make a decision, it’s best to act quickly!

I switched my smartphone to recording mode and levitated it with magic.

“Ah, ah. Aah.”

I warmed up my neck lightly.

Recalling the contents of the lesson plan I prepared earlier, I conducted a pretend class.

…

Thanks to my improved memory, I remember various things well.

But speaking smoothly is harder than expected.

Moreover…

“Is this really what my voice sounds like…?”

The recorded voice sounds incredibly alien.

I seem to recall reading somewhere that recorded voices sound different from what we hear ourselves.

It felt extremely awkward.

Still, what can you do? The work must be done.

I watched the recorded video, gave myself feedback, and resumed practicing.

During this, Si-yoon poked her head out from the next room.

“Ah, sorry. Was I being noisy?”

“No, no! I was just heading to the bathroom. What are you doing?”

“I’m practicing a trial lecture.”

“Ah!”

Si-yoon went into the bathroom.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, I sat on the couch and waited until she returned to her room.

But Si-yoon didn’t go back immediately.

She stopped at the door and looked at me.

“If you’re going to practice, wouldn’t it be better to wear the proper attire and simulate the real thing?”

“…Is that so?”

“The closer you practice to the actual situation, the more familiar you’ll get with it, right?”

“Hmm, that’s convincing.”

When I agreed, Si-yoon smiled and returned to her room.

It’s definitely a valid argument.

I walked to the wardrobe and opened it.

The new clothes caught my eye.

For some reason, my gaze lingered on the skirt briefly before moving away.

That would require more time to adjust to.

After all, the clothes I wore in this world all reached down to my ankles with absolutely no exposure.

They weren’t tight-fitting clothes that emphasized my figure either.

Slowly, I put on the formal blouse and pants.

Next, I stood in front of the tall mirror in the corner of the room to check my appearance.

“…Huh.”

Compared to the loose pants I occasionally wore,

These fitted pants clearly outlined my legs,

And the top exuded an elegant aura.

New, actually looking pretty good…

The sophisticated appearance unique to formal wear.

An atmosphere similar to what Ji-a normally displays emanates from me.

Feels like me, yet not quite…

Still, I look nice. Hmm, hmm.

…No, I’m not being narcissistic or anything.

To be honest, aside from when using the bathroom, I rarely looked in the mirror.

Not bad…

I turned my body this way and that in front of the mirror, checking my posture.

Since no one was around, it was comfortable to admire myself.

A blushing woman looks back at me in the mirror.

…Hmm, that’s enough admiring for now.

Let’s finish the practice.

After feeling the warmth of my cheeks with my palm, I stepped away from the mirror.

I resumed practicing while recording another trial lecture.

Afterward, I reviewed the footage.

“…Oh.”

Perhaps due to the practice, I’ve become slightly more proficient.

Somehow, wearing the proper attire makes it look more impressive.

I’m getting into it a bit…

Examining the lacking parts again, I continued practicing and recording.

Definitely more skilled than before.

How would I compare to real teachers and professors?

The thought popped into my mind, so I acted on it immediately.

Using Ttube search, I observed a few videos.

“Hmm…”

Of course, professional teachers are different.

Their formal skirts are undeniably beautiful too.

If I wear one, I’d probably have that kind of elegance too, right?

My head naturally turned toward the wardrobe.

…Just trying it on once won’t hurt, will it?

I slowly approached the wardrobe and picked up the H-line skirt.

It reaches the knees with a design that tightly hugs the legs, emphasizing the line.

Gulp.

After swallowing, I changed clothes.

I could feel the sensation of the skirt wrapping around my legs.

I moved back to the mirror to see how I looked—

“Woah! Sister, it suits you perfectly! You look like a celestial being, a celestial being!”

“…Squeak?!”

“Kyaa, what’s with that scream? Ahaha!”

Oh, you startled me!

Suddenly, Si-yoon popped out unexpectedly.

She narrowed her eyes and grinned as she looked at me.

Phew… I thought my heart was going to drop.

“Sister? There’s no need to hide so much. It suits you, doesn’t it?”

“…Shut up.”

Before I knew it, I had dashed to the sofa and tightly gripped the blanket that was naturally in my hands.

I immediately pulled it over my head.

…

* * *

Si-yoon couldn’t hold back her laughter as she stared straight ahead.

After finishing the broadcast and coming out to the living room, what do I find?

Clearly the sister who showed considerable aversion to women’s clothing before,

Was now wearing a skirt herself and admiring herself in front of the mirror?

Honestly, even as a woman, I found her appearance captivating enough to capture my gaze.

Such beauty left untouched and unadorned.

It seemed like such a waste.

Apparently, her precious beauty had been neglected all this time.

“Sister, let me take a look too. Pull down the blanket and stand up.”

“…No.”

Si-yoon approached the sofa with a teasing smile.

My sister, completely on guard, peeked out from under the blanket covering her from head to toe.

What an adorable creature is this?

Truly, isn’t she just the cutest thing ever?

With light amusement, Si-yoon grabbed the edge of the blanket firmly.

Then she pulled with all her might.

However, the blanket didn’t budge an inch.

“But you look so pretty! Show it off a little!”

“No way!”

Even though Si-yoon used all her strength to pull her sister down, she eventually had to give up upon realizing the strength difference.

Looks can be deceiving.

Realizing she couldn’t win with brute force, Si-yoon changed tactics.

She rushed back to her room and grabbed another blanket.

“What are you doing?”

At the strange action, Si-hyun questioned.

“If I stay here, sooner or later sister will come out from under the blanket, right?”

Meaning she intended to camp out right there.

Upon Si-yoon’s declaration of all-out resistance, Si-hyun’s eyes twitched.

Does she really want to see that much? Why…?

This way, I can’t even change back into something comfortable.

Ultimately, after some more time passed…

Si-yoon claimed victory.

“Really suits you!”

“…Yeah.”

“You look divine, divine!”

“…Alright, thanks.”

The skirt that accentuated her figure was sealed away in the wardrobe once more that day.

* * *

As some time passed, spring arrived in full swing.

The weather was pleasant with sparkling sunlight and a cheerful spring breeze.

Cars began parking one by one in front of the Academy auditorium.

It was the day of the entrance ceremony.

Freshly awakened novice Hunters entered the auditorium from all directions.

As the new students gathered and the start time of the ceremony approached,

Professors began assembling behind the podium, taking their seats.

Si-hyun also took her seat in a corner.

Her neatly dressed figure suggested she belonged among the faculty.

Si-hyun lowered her head to look at her own feet.

Her shiny, beautiful black dress shoes caught her eye.

[Since I’m a professor now, I should wear appropriate shoes!]

They were a gift from Ji-a to encourage her professorial endeavors.

Looking at the gleaming tops of her shoes reflecting the light,

She felt a strong sense of new beginnings and dreams taking off.

I mustn’t tarnish this. I need to do my job excellently.

After reaffirming her resolve multiple times in her heart, Si-hyun lifted her head.

“…Hm?”

Though the number of Awakened individuals wasn’t particularly large, resulting in a student body of only a few hundred,

A significant portion of the audience’s gazes filling the auditorium were directed at Si-hyun.

“…”

Just as Si-hyun started feeling uncomfortable from the attention,

– We will now begin the entrance ceremony.

The master of ceremonies’ microphone voice filled the auditorium.

Only then did the gazes disperse.

Si-hyun too looked at the master of ceremonies with a stiff expression.

Academy professor life.

Even if only as a part-time instructor. It finally begins.

It’s time to properly showcase all the preparations I’ve made.

Si-hyun once again bolstered her confidence within herself.

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