Chapter 70

When people ask what ADHD is, most think of similar things.

The stereotypical image of kids who can’t sit still.

Of course, that’s not all ADHD is. That is also ADHD.

But there are many types of ADHD.

For example, quiet ADHD isn’t noticeably distracted. They can focus well. So well that they can read a book without noticing someone poking them next to them.

So, people with quiet ADHD often live their whole lives without realizing they have ADHD. “I can read books just fine? I can write well while focusing? Why would I have ADHD?” That’s how they brush it off.

They don’t realize that this hyperfocus is one of the characteristics of ADHD.

Leaving umbrellas in taxis every time, having random thoughts mid-conversation with someone in front of them, forgetting to write a thank-you note for a donation on a serialized story even after deciding to do it, only realizing it right before bed and frantically turning on the computer to edit the scheduled post—they don’t realize they have ADHD just because they can focus well in certain areas.

It’s important to know this much.

You can only deal with something if you know about it.

“So.”

“Yes.”

“She has ADHD?”

“She’s on the mild side.”

“…Sorry.”

In the conversation between Pape and me, Chaenarin, a beautiful girl avatar modeled after a turtle, kept bowing her head.

It seemed she felt bad about logging into the VR room 30 minutes late (and even that was because I contacted her).

Pape tilted his head.

“So, what does ADHD have to do with being late?”

“People with ADHD have no sense of time. It’s called time blindness. They’re also overly optimistic, saying things like ‘5 minutes should be enough,’ when it takes at least 30 minutes.”

“But we’re not meeting outside. What’s 5 minutes? It takes 1 second to log into the VR room. That’s not a reason to be 30 minutes late.”

“From her voice, it doesn’t seem like she was sleeping. And it’s not like we were meeting outside and she miscalculated the travel time. From what I can see, she probably got distracted watching MTube. It’s common for people with ADHD.”

“Sorry…”

While explaining ADHD to Pape, Chaenarin seemed like she wanted to die for some reason.

It’s okay. I understand everything.

“Instead of being late every time, Chaenarin has agreed to carry us. Pape and I can play the game half-asleep.”

“…I’ll come out an hour early next time.”

“Chaenarin. You shouldn’t make promises you can’t keep. How can someone with ADHD come out on time?”

“…Even if I have to stay over at Yoorim’s place, I’ll keep it.”

Chaenarin declared firmly.

To that, Bunny Run responded with a cold voice.

“No.”

“Why are you answering, Bunny Run? People will think you’re sharing a room with me.”

“Anyway, no. And since when did you start calling her Yoorim unnie?”

“You called her unnie right away too when you first met her.”

Bunny Run called her unnie because she was drunk, but Chaenarin was also high on dopamine, so isn’t it similar?

For a species inherently lacking dopamine, how stimulating must this situation be? You have to understand.

I smiled benevolently at Chaenarin. Then Pape scratched his head and spoke.

“Is Chaenarin physically strong? That’s the most important thing for a main carry.”

“One of the characteristics of ADHD is hyperfocus. Her physical abilities in that state would surprise even you, Pape.”

“Then why is she Iron? If it’s at a level that would surprise me, even an amoeba brain wouldn’t stay in Iron.”

“That physical ability only lasts for 5 seconds. Have you watched <Bleach>? It’s like when Ichigo first learned Hollowfication.”

“This is insane.”

5 seconds of Hollowfication. No. 5 seconds of Yoorim Transformation. The way to grow Chaenarin using this was simple.

Just increase the duration of that Yoorim Transformation.

If she could maintain it for 10 seconds during a team fight, she’d become ridiculously strong.

Mos asked in a puzzled voice.

“Is that possible?”

“ADHD is treated like a disease in modern society, but it’s actually a type of temperament. In hunting societies, it was even a leadership quality. Depending on how you use it, it can become a strength. Of course, if the symptoms are too severe, medication is needed, but those people would have already sought medical help since they can’t function in daily life. So, most people with mild ADHD who didn’t even know they had it can control it themselves.”

“How do you control it? With willpower?”

“Are you, Malangmapang, talking about willpower while using ADHD well? Of course, you need to create an environment to induce hormones. Willpower is a myth.”

Mos was surprised by my remark. Clearly moved by the knowledge of a Super Developer.

“Do I have ADHD?”

Nope.

Didn’t you know?

“Didn’t you know?”

“How did someone with ADHD pass the tax accountant exam? They can’t sit still.”

“That’s a typical prejudice, Malangmapang. You have a morning routine, right?”

“I do, but everyone does.”

“Other people don’t lose focus and spend the day in a daze if they don’t follow their routine.”

“They don’t?”

“No.”

Mos was shocked.

The truth of the world is this cruel.

I calmly continued.

“You often leave your umbrella in the store’s umbrella stand and walk out, right?”

“That thing…”

“Is that an ADHD trait?”

“Didn’t you used to climb up the cloud ladder at the playground when you were little?”

“Is that also an ADHD trait?”

“When we first met, you made a paper airplane out of a receipt at the café. The moment I saw that, I was sure.”

“Wait. So when you said, ‘People with ADHD can’t say no. Even if they’re swamped, they’ll still say okay if someone asks to meet. Now you know why I didn’t call, right?’ That wasn’t nonsense, but actually something you meant seriously?”

Finally, the whole truth was revealed to Mos.

Mos’s jaw dropped in shock.

I patted Mos’s shoulder, who was still in shock.

“Still, you managed to create a routine without any knowledge. Not bad for someone with a mushy brain like you.”

“How do you know so well?”

“Why do you think?”

“Ah.”

I used to be pretty bad too, but after serving in the military, the symptoms completely disappeared.

The mystery of the military.

What an amazing place to even reform the brain.

As I finished talking with Mos, Bunny Run hopped over and asked.

“What about me?”

“ADHD isn’t a superpower. Please don’t ask in a tone like I’m excluding you.”

“What about me?”

“I’m sure you didn’t have it before, but seeing how you’ve been acting lately, I’m confused.”

Especially the impulsiveness part.

“Hehe.”

So, ADHD isn’t a superpower.

Don’t like it.

“…Hey.”

Chaenarin cautiously raised her hand and asked.

“…How can I control the Yoorim Transformation?”

“It’s Yoorim Transformation.”

“…I want to perfectly control the Yoorim Transformation.”

“It’s a tough road. You might want to give up halfway.”

“…I want to be like Yoorim unnie.”

At that, Bunny Run said in a cold voice.

“No way.”

“Like I said before, why are you saying that? If someone saw, they’d think you’re my manager.”

“Anyway, no. And since when did you start calling her Yoorim unnie?”

“Do you also like repetitive jokes, Bunny Run?”

Maybe the banter looked fun. This time, Choco Full Bread raised her hand and chimed in.

“Can I also learn Yoorim Transformation?”

“Full Bread, you lack the talent, so no.”

You started gaming at 20?

That means you didn’t get distracted while studying, so how could someone like that have ADHD?

Absolutely not.

Clap. I clapped to wrap up the situation and declared, stretching out my right hand.

“I’ll give you two assignments. Full Bread, you don’t need to do solo rank anymore. Just practice moving characters naturally in practice mode.”

“Got it!”

“Chaenarin, start by creating a routine.”

“…Okay.”

“And.”

I taught Chaenarin various methods to control Yoorim Transformation.

How to create a routine, how to activate the work focus circuit with deep breathing, how not to waste concentration, etc.

“Don’t watch MTube for a while. Once you start, you’ll probably use up all your concentration on it.”

“…Really?”

“Really. It’s better not to listen to music either.”

This should help to some extent.

Listening to our conversation, Pape sighed beside us.

“One moves the character more stiffly than a wooden puppet, and the other has good mechanics for only 5 seconds. Where did you even find kids like these?”

“If you thought Iron team members would be normal, you’re mistaken, Pape.”

“Why not just give them meds?”

“Concerta has almost no side effects, but it’s still medication. They’ve been fine without it until now, so it feels a bit off to give it to them for this. Especially since Chaenarin got into a Korean university.”

“…How did you know I’m a Korean university student—”

“I can tell.”

As I said, ADHD is a kind of temperament. Of course, if the symptoms are severe, you need medication, but in hunting societies, it was also a leader’s trait, so depending on how you use it… (continued).

“Ah. Chaenarin. Still, go to the hospital and get checked, okay?”

“…Huh?”

“You never know.”

If all that doesn’t work, what else can you do?

Take meds.

Since you need to get checked to get meds, you have to prepare in advance for emergencies.

I said with a smile.

“Muscle Brain will introduce you to a good place. Don’t worry.”

“I’ve been curious for a while, why do you keep asking me for favors? Tax accountants aren’t all-powerful, you know?”

By the way, Chaenarin eventually went to the hospital for a check-up, introduced by Mos.

You are all-powerful.

Why do you keep denying it?