The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 17): The natural enemy of someone who has trouble communicating with others: not the one who talks too much, but too little

With Mary accepting my request to take care of Haruka and Sonia’s under the sleeping curse, I don’t have to worry about anything. My plan was perfect as I headed out of the Grand Library alone. Emphasis on “was”. “What the hell are you doing here?” I asked as I walked on the road to

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 16): The intimidating General was the Director of the Grand Library

We had an emergency meeting to discuss our plans, sitting down beside the rubble. “What do we do about the black-haired lady who got cursed?” Walter asked. “Are we talking us with her to the north?” “Yes, we can’t just leave her here,” Lilia replies. “She’s coming with us.” “Then we can’t move by horse,

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 15): I will do anything to help my partner

“Hey, that girl over there! She’s still alive!” said the tall, blue-haired man who came before us with a blindingly dazzling smile. “What do you mean?” Lilia asked, on alert. “Exactly what I said,” he replied. “I’m sure that girl over there isn’t dead, just sleeping.” He seems to be quite the idiot. Yes, Sonia

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 14): Before I knew it, I was someone’s nemesis

Content Warning: Suicide attempt, suicidal thoughts, and graphic depictions of violence. 20 years ago, I was an orphan. I stole from adventurers, fished around in the trash, and begged for food, but it was still my life to live. Then he came into the picture. He gave me money, a place to live, and power. “I

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 13): An easy win?

The three of us walked side-by-side down a dark alley to reach our target’s hideout. “How long did you know I was there, Ms. Lilia?” I asked. “From the start,” she replied. “From the start…” I muttered. Then she probably noticed while we were still in the Grand Library, standing around in the hallway. “How

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 12): Executing the Plan

“Alright!” I said. Good, everything feels like it’s going well. I’ve gone through most of the common buff spells in online games, now let’s create some shields and healing magic. “Shield!” I cried. A magic circle appeared in my right hand, a golden, diamond-like field spread out around it. I reach out to it and mutter,

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 11): Is it cheating to create my own magic?

“Well then, I’ve explained the ins-and-outs of Haru’s job, but is there anything else you would like to ask me?” Lilia asked. I shook my head. Sonia thought for a moment before she shook her head as well. “In that case, our business is concluded,” Lilia said. “Oh, yes: it’s getting late out, so please

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 10): Lilia and Sonia seem to be keeping secrets

“Now then, let’s talk.” The grin and the gleam in Lilia’s eyes make me worried all over again, I wondered if I had walked straight into another mess. I glance at Sonia beside me and find her clearly forcing a smile. It seemed Lilia was a lot more dangerous than I thought. “You do know

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 9): Another world inside another world

I looked behind me and saw Sonia standing in the doorway. The shaking subsides. I feel safe. “I’m going to save you now,” Sonia said as she held a suspicious man in her hand. She tossed him back into the street then headed into the building. Suddenly, I feel a cold, sharp object pressed against

The Communication Hero with the Cool Heroine (EP 8): The road to the Grand Library is harder than I thought

“I messed up…” It’s been five minutes since we started walking down the main street going to the Grand Library and already I’ve been separated from Sonia. We were walking side-by-side but the moment I got distracted by a storefront, Sonia was gone before I knew it. “So-Sonia…” I try to call out her name,