A Basement-Dwelling Loser, the Inquisitor – Chapter 113

I woke up and now I want to take a break.

More fiercely than ever, I want to take a break.

Why? Because yesterday, nobody acknowledged my perfect shotgun theory.

Still, I thought Ga-eun and Owen would understand me…

Of course, there’s one surefire way for the Rebongi to believe me.

I need to create a character that uses a shotgun, raise my skill level, and show it on the broadcast.

But it’s too annoying, and I don’t want to…

I’m confident I can do it, but really, it’s just so bothersome…

Waking up, I found myself wrapped in thoughts like these, my body feeling sluggish all over.

Everything felt bothersome, and I just wanted to roll around in bed all day.

…Ah.

Now that I think about it, it must be that time of the month.

The first time I experienced it years ago was enough to shatter my worldview, but now I just think, “Oh well.”

It completely rebutted my thoughts that kept echoing, “After all, I’m a guy.” It made me acknowledge that I’m a girl now.

Ariel… no, that bad girl Iya smiled at me mockingly when she first saw me like this.

Just seeing that made me so hot-headed that I smashed Ariel’s head with a Warhammer and got scolded by Pope Grandpa.

For a young woman, it’s unavoidable—it comes every month.

The day of magic has come.

Fortunately, I’m not feeling sick today.

It’s just that my whole body feels sluggish, and everything is a bit bothersome.

According to Ariel, Pope Grandpa, and Iya, the atmosphere changes completely when it’s that day, but since I can’t observe myself objectively, I don’t really know.

But something must be changing.

Ariel, who is just like me, noticed it, so it must be noticeable to even Pope Grandpa.

Speaking of which, Ariel once said she was in so much pain that she needed a blessing.

Well, I’ve never felt that way, so I don’t know what it’s like.

In any case, the conclusion is that I really want to take a fierce break today.

But after taking a break for three days already because of that thing I don’t even want to name, can I afford to take another break?

I don’t think the Rebongi will let me off easily…

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【Rene Galleryⓜ】

【Title: Rene, if you really post an announcement that you’re taking a break today, I won’t stand for it, damn it!】

【Posted by: ㅇㅇ】

If a post pops up saying you’re taking a break for more than a day because something too hard happened yesterday, I won’t take it!

From that point on, it’s war, Tenryun!

If that’s the case, I’ll just ditch you and go watch the VTuber Rene stream, for real, ㅇㅇ.

【Upvotes: 93 / Downvotes: 1】

Nore Rene No Life🔹: I support this, LOL.

└Posted by ㅇㅇ: (Thank you, Ko)

└ㅇㅇ: Is it okay for Paddak to support this kind of thing?

└Nore Rene No Life🔹: I’m a Rebongi before I’m Paddak, you bastard!

└ㅇㅇ: Ah, I see.

Here’s a nice place to be without anyone annoying: (Nobody acknowledges that the theory is possible or hard.)

└Posted by ㅇㅇ: Beastly girl…

└Here’s a nice place to be without anyone annoying: If Ga-eun admitted it wouldn’t work, then just admit it, damn it!

└Posted by ㅇㅇ: For real, losing to Ga-eun and getting dismissed by the Rebongi yesterday… where do I dare to rebut?!

Airus🔹: There’s exactly one downvote on this thread!!!!!!!!

└Airus🔹: For real, damn it! One person!!!!!!!

└Airus🔹: I’m really curious who pressed it!!!!!!!!!!

└Airus🔹: You’re not secretly the gallery master planning to take a break, are you????????

└Rene🔸: I didn’t press it.

└Taguros🔹: Wow, that’s an amazing fact, huh? ^^, damn it.

└Rene🔸: Please don’t curse.

└Posted by ㅇㅇ: I feel like I’ve seen this a long time ago…

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Just looking at the Remagal shows how much they’ve read my thoughts, with such concept posts popping up.

Of course, the downvote was my doing, but that was really unavoidable, so it’s not a problem.

…If someone who doesn’t know anything sees this, they might think I take breaks just because I’m bored.

I’ve only taken breaks when I absolutely had to.

Actually, the person who wrote this post is Moriarty, one of my first dedicated viewers.

So shouldn’t they understand my feelings…?

It pained my heart too much.

Well, the conclusion is that, sadly, I really have to broadcast today.

…If I had known this week was that time, I wouldn’t have taken a break last week.

So far, I’ve just made some excuse to take a break on that day.

No matter what, it’s embarrassing to say I’m taking a break because it’s that day directly.

Of course, they could ask if I have a reason to take a break when I’m not sick, but… hmm. It’s just that everything becomes too bothersome to handle.

Anyway, since yesterday I was Streamer Rene, today I’ll be doing it as VTuber Rene…

Ding-dong!

While I was thinking this way, the doorbell rang outside.

Could it be Bora…?

[Rene Onee-chan!]

As expected, it’s Bora.

Honestly, moving was too bothersome, but thinking back, I had to send back the courage since I finished all the food her mother gave me yesterday.

If there was anything left, I’d have had to do the dishes today, so I’m glad that didn’t happen…

“I’m coming out…”

I slowly got out of bed and walked to the entrance.

Then slowly opened the door.

“Onee-chan!”

“Hello, Bora…”

Just like usual, Bora was there…

“Hello, Miss Rene.”

Huh? Did I missee something?

Why is Bora’s mother here…?

“I thought the food I prepared would be too heavy for Bora to carry alone, so I came directly. I took a half-day off this morning…”

Ah, I see.

Considering she’s carrying it with both hands, it definitely seems like too much for Bora to carry alone.

“But, Miss Rene, are you feeling unwell?”

“Me? No, I’m fine…”

“Ah! Good girl Rene-onee!”

“…What do you mean by that, my daughter?”

What is that, Bora-chan.

If you say that, it makes it sound like I’m not usually a good person.

“Sometimes Rene-onee seems different… um. But still, you’re always nice and good, so… um, anyway, you’re a different Rene-onee today!”

“…Ah.”

As her words seemed to awaken something in her mother, she stepped a little closer and whispered in my ear.

“Is it that time for you…?”

“Ah, yes…”

“In that case, it would be best to take it easy. I’m sorry for dropping by suddenly. I’ll take Bora home now.”

“Uh, i-it’s okay… I’m not sick or anything, just slightly… sluggish…”

“Oh dear. I envy you. I’m feeling quite sick…”

“Y-you’re working hard, I see…”

Could you step back just a little?

I might just die from this.

Maybe sensing my thoughts, Bora’s mother stepped back a bit and gently patted Bora’s head.

“…Hmmm, our daughter. Could you come home a bit early today? I’ll come back as soon as I finish work too.”

“…I don’t want to. I want to stay with Onee-chan longer today…”

“Today is a bit tough for Onee-chan, so please understand just this once.”

“Onee-chan is having a hard time…?”

If I had to be honest, yes, it’s a hard day.

Not because I’m sick, but because I couldn’t say I like this unique sluggish feeling.

…But if you asked if it was hard enough that I couldn’t be with Bora, I’d have to say no.

“I’m fine….”

I slightly lowered my head and answered like that.

“Onee-chan says she’s fine, but….”

“My daughter. Can’t you try to listen to your mom this time? You can’t say you’re having a hard time when Bora is here… Instead, I’ll get you some sushi. How about that?”

But Bora’s mother still insisted that it wouldn’t do, and gently stopped Bora.

Even if there are no symptoms of pain, knowing that it’s a tough day wouldn’t change anything.

Moreover, she included sushi as a reward to ensure Bora wouldn’t be hurt in any way.

She was perfect in taking care of both me and Bora.

But considering how much Bora likes me, she wouldn’t just step back with sushi…

“Sushi? Really? Then I’ll hurry home!”

…Huh?

“Okay. No matter how late, be back by four, alright?”

“Okay!”

Was I in a position less than sushi for Bora…?

In that moment, I felt a bit down, but I quietly nodded at Bora’s mother, who secretly mouthed, “I’m sorry.”

“Th-thank you…”

In any case, she was considerate of me, and considering my state, I was grateful.

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“Phew…”

“It tickles, Rene-onee!”

“Ah, I’m sorry…”

Bora, snuggled in my arms, giggled and wiggled her body.

“Uuh…”

“It tickles, I told you!”

“Yes…”

Earlier, Bora prioritizing sushi over me was definitely not it.

It was just that Bora was warm, soft, and cozy, and that’s what made her feel good.

Yup. Really.

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【Rene Galleryⓜ】

【Title: I’ll take a break today】

【Posted by: Rene🔸】

I had a really tough day yesterday, so I just want to rest for today.

I’m sorry.

【Upvotes: 81 / Downvotes: 81】

ㅇㅇ: Alright, damn it, it’s war, LOL.

└ㅇㅇ: I got permission from Paddak, so look forward to it, ㅇㅇ.

└ㅇㅇ🔹: Please, just take five minutes to calm down.

└ㅇㅇ🔹: There’s still one announcement left…

└ㅇㅇ: Okay;

【Title: Announcement appeared, LOL】

【Posted by: Nore Rene No Life🔹】

[Rene @LeneVtuber · 1 minute ago]

I’ll start the broadcast at 6.

Today will just be casual chatting.

【Upvotes: 53 / Downvotes: 1】

ㅇㅇ: Haha, damn, this is going to be chaotic, LOL.

ㅇㅇ🔹: Phew, damn.

Here’s a nice place to be without anyone annoying: A true genius of emotional control, that kid…

Pioneer: How come it’s a casual chatting day?