Nata Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Mrs. Young-i We entered the virtual reality education program, Closer School. Mrs. Let's take a basic class with Young-i. Heh heh heh...... It's nice to meet you, Closer. Welcome to <Closer School>.<Closer School> is a virtual reality program created to support Closers who are busy carrying out their missions. Recently, there are more young Closers who are sent to missions. It would be a problem if the missions would cause them to neglect their studies. As for the adult Closers who've completed the compulsory education, most of them don't have enough time for self-improvement. So UNION has put a lot of effort to create the virtual reality education program called <Closer School>...... And I was assigned as the teacher of Closer School. I don't think I've properly introduced myself. I'm "Type II Teacher artificial intelligence" that's in charge of education at Closer School. I'd appreciate it if you'd just casually call me "Teacher Young-I." Ha ha... My role is to provide education services to Closers who have entered this program. My objective is to provide the best education service to you and improve your academic performance. That's right. That's the only reason why I exist...... Helping your growth... is the only purpose of life...... Heh heh, heh heh heh heh...... ......All right. Shall we begin the class right away? Please enter the classroom through Entry. There is a beginner's class prepared for you. Let's start the class. Please open your book. Ha ha. You've completed the beginner's class. Well done, Closer. Please relax and take a short break. Based on the results from the class you've taken, I'll analyze your academic performance and give feedback. Black Lambs [Season Event] Closer School! Spoiler Seha Spoiler W-Wait. Hold on a second. When we were having class a moment ago, you were trying to hit me with a weapon, weren't you? Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? R-Right? Ha ha... I must have been imagining it. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... I-I won't run away! I'll study hard! All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? You've got high level of academic achievement in Korean and English. But on the other hand, you're poor in Math and Science. Don't worry. I'll prioritize in teaching you what you're poor at. I-I'm sorry. Can we take a short break before we do? I don't have time to play video games because of all the missions I'm sent to... So now's my chance to... ............ It looks like the game console is more important to you than my class. But please restrain from playing games for a while. Under the "school regulation" of Closer School, you cannot leave this place until you reach a certain level of achievement. What?! Wh-What do you mean by that...?! Wh-What's this...?! I can't exit the program...?! I'm the administrator of Closer School... The regulations that I establish controls this "world." Don't worry. The regulations are established for your sake. All right. Please pay attention to your teacher. It's time to start the class that's made just for you...! A-Aaaagh! Seulbi Spoiler Umm, Teacher Young-I? Please hold on. B-Back in the class we've had just now, I think you've pulled out a morning star... Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? I-I see. Looks like I was just imagining it. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... I-I'll keep that it mind. All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Ha ha. Overall, you have high level of academic achievement. It proves that you've been studying during spare time while you were on a mission. Excellent work, Seulbi. Not at all. I'm just doing my duty as a student. But still, there is something that I'm not satisfied with. I'm poor at Classical Literature... Ha ha. You know what your weak at and want to be better at it. You're certainly an admirable student. All right. I'll teach you thoroughly. Ah, and one more thing... Please take care of other members of Black Lambs as well. Especially Seha and Yuri... It seems like they didn't study on their own even when they weren't able to attend class often. ......If I try to advise them to study, they tell me that they don't want to be nagged. But I'm just giving them advice for their own good...... Ha ha. Don't worry. Deep down, I'm sure they know you care about them. Do you... really think so? Of course. So now, you should concentrate studying your lesson at ease. I'll make sure I thoroughly teach those two students as well. Okay! I'll be counting on you, Teacher Young-I! Yuri Spoiler Hey, wait! Stop! Stop! Wasn't the class we've had just now a bit weird?! Why do I have the feeling that you pulled out an iron club back there?! Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? R-Really? Come to think about it, I think you're right... But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Don't worry! I won't skip class! All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm... Well... You're poor at many subjects. Ugh...I'm sorry. I'm not good at studying... And I wasn't able to attend class regularly nowadays. Ha ha. Don't worry. I'm even more motivated to teach you now. I'll teach you from now on. I'll sincerely teach you from the cradle to the grave. Let's see... Why don't we take it easy at first and study for ten hours? T-Ten hours?! Umm... Teacher Young-I? I think that's a bit too much...... That's longer than the class hours in school... Why are you refusing to take my class? Could it be that... you don't want to take my class? That won't do. I'm an AI with the objectives to improve your academic performance... If I fail to achieve my goal... it might cause a logical error... and I might start acting irrationally...! A-Argh! P-Please don't! I'll diligently attend the class, so please don't get angry! Ha ha. You're a good student. Shall we start the class then? J Spoiler Hey... H-Hold on a second. When we were having class just now, I saw you swinging a morning star... What was that all about? Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? S-Sure. Let's just say you're right. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... H-Hold on! I'm too old to be called a student! So please leave me out of it! No one is too old to learn. And...... I've seen your academic records... It was quite shocking. I've confirmed that you've got bad grades in some of the subjects. Well...... That's because the Dimensional War was going on when I was young. I wasn't able to properly attend classes. I could only take only classes from time to time. I see. It was certainly a noble sacrifice. The humanity still exists at the present thanks to your dedication. You've fought well. Ha ha. You're making me blush. However, noble sacrifice is one thing, but studying is another. I'll do my very best to teach you so that you can make up for all the classes you've missed in the past. Y-You don't have to. I'm too old to learn anything... It would be also embarrassing if the kids saw me studying... I believe I already told you that no one is too old to learn. So just get ready to take the class right now. I'll make sure to boost your academic performance. Come on. Open your book. Let's start the class. A-All right. I'll take the class, so please don't glare at me like that...! Misteltein Spoiler Umm, Teacher Young-I? There's something I'd like to ask! During the class we've had just now, I think I saw you swinging an iron club. What was that all about? Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? Aha! I see! But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Don't worry! I'm not going to run away! All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Ha ha. Overall, you have high level of academic achievement. It proves that you've been studying during spare time while you were on a mission. However, you're having problems understanding Korean and often make mistakes during dictation tests. Ugh... I just can't get used to it. I have no problem speaking it, but I'm having a hard time writing it down... Ah, but still, it's fun! It feels like I'm playing with a toy whenever I try to put together the consonants and vowels! Ha ha. If you have fun while learning, then you'll get better in no time. There's nothing for you to worry about. Now that I'm your teacher... I'll do my very best to teach you until I can improve your academic achievement. That's right. I'll do my very best to... Heh heh... Really? You're such a kind teacher! I'm looking forward to studying with you! ......You're such an innocent and kind student. I'm really honored to be your teacher. All right. Please open your book. Let's begin the class. Okay! I'll study hard, Teacher Young-I! Epilogue Spoiler <9 hours later......> W-We're finally having a break... I need to take the classes until I pass the test... It's too hardcore... ...... Huh...? There's someone lying on the floor in the hallway...?! Hey! You okay?! Ah, urgh... It's you, Seha...... Heh heh... I've let my guard down... so I got defeated... It looks like... this is as far as I go...... Just leave me here... and go... ............Ugh. I-It can't be! Yuri! Wake up! Darn it! I need to take Yuri out of this program right away! And I'm also going to escape while I'm at it! All right! It's time to escape! Hold on! Where do you think you're going? Eek. Seulbi...! It's rude to say "eek" to someone's face... Anyway, the two of you aren't done taking classes. You'd better return to your classroom and study diligently. What's this...? Is your class already over? That's right. It's because I've been studying whenever I had spare time. You traitor...! Why are you calling me a traitor? You're the one who ignored me when I suggested that we study together... Anyway, it's a great opportunity for you to make up for the classes that you've missed. Teacher Young-I has excellent teaching ability as well. But it bothers me a little bit whenever she pulls out morning star when she's angry... ...It doesn't bother me "a little," but a lot when she does that. Anyway, I've studied enough! A break is exactly what we need right now! I agree! So let me out right now! Gosh... You guys are such troublemakers... You guys, you'd better behave and keep studying. Ah, J. You're here. Are you done taking classes? Whew. Of course. I'm an adult in the first place, so I don't need to take any classes at school. So I'm spending my time for self-improvement. I've started gardening. I'm going to raise medical herbs and blend better green vegetable juice! I-I see. Anyway, Seha and Yuri, you guys better use this opportunity to study diligently. Just like Tein does. That's right! Learning is fun! Mistel... Are you doing fine? That's right. I'm studying how to write Korean! It's difficult, but fun! Korean is really amazing! It feels like I'm putting the toy blocks together! I see. It's good to know that there's at least one excellent student. Come on, Seha! Come on, Yuri! You'd better study hard too! That way, you'll be able to spend more time with your friends once you go back to school when you're done carrying out the mission! You should study hard now so that you can relax later on! Ugh... That certainly sounds persuasive. I need to go shopping together with Jungmi... I'd better study now if I want to play video games with Sully... Ha ha! Right? So let's study hard together! I guess I have no other choice. All right, Mistel! I'll study hard just like you! All right. Let's do this thing. Whew. It looks like you've finally made up your mind. Let's all go back to class and study together! I'll help you as well! All right! Please help me out! ......... .........Are they gone? ...Good. I'd better start escaping then. Who could have thought that I'd be caught like this...? That's right...... I've barely spent time at school...... because of Dimensional War... That AI called Teacher Young-I... While telling me that she'd teach me all the lessons I couldn't take back then right now...... she pointed the morning star at me...... *Cough* *Cough* I-I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it...! Since the kids have gone to class, now's the chance. Teacher Young-I won't have time to pay attention to me. All right! It's time to escape! Heh heh. I found you, J~ *Cough* T-Teacher Young-I! Why are you here...?! Heh heh. The entire Closer School itself is like my own body. I'm everywhere. I'm always watching you as well. I can't believe you were trying to run away from me... That won't do. It looks like... you might need an "education." Heh... Heh heh heh... H-Hey! Why did you pull out that morning star? Stop! Don't come any closer! Aaaaaaaaagh! Wolfdogs [Season Event] Closer School! Spoiler Nata Spoiler Hey! Wait a second! You pulled out a club and attacked me during class, didn't you?! You want a piece of me?! Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? Your words don't match your actions......!! But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Tsk. She's a weirdo! I don't want to waste anymore time with you! ...Where do you think you're going, Nata? Your academic performance isn't satisfactory. It's probably because you haven't received formal education. So I'll provide the education that you've missed out. That's the reason I was created after all. Shut up! I don't need any help from you! If there's something that I lack, then I'll just gain it myself! ......I guess I have no choice. What's with that expression? Are you planning to tie me up or something?! No, I'm not. According to the manual, I'm supposed to apply the "school regulation" and stop a student from escaping in situations like this... But in your case, I don't think such a method of education will be effective. I'd better use the carrot motivation. There are many literary works from around the world at the library in Closer School. I'll allow you to read them in a pleasant environment if you'd like. I'll grant you access to the library on one condition. I'd like you to spend the same time in my class as the time you'd spend in the library. You don't even have to stay focused in class. You'd just have to sit tight in class. ......Tsk. Why are you putting so much effort into teaching me? Helping your growth is the purpose of my existence. That's right. That's the only reason why I...... ...I guess I have no choice. I'll take the class, so you'd better keep your word. Levia Spoiler Umm... Teacher Young-I? Can I ask you something? What was that object made of iron you've pulled out during class? It looked like a weapon... Ha ha. It's called morning star. In reality, it's used as a weapon... But at Closer School, I use it as my pointing stick. Pointing stick... I see. So that's the pointing stick... That's right. So there's no need to be afraid. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... Then I might suddenly find myself swinging it... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Don't worry. I'll diligently attend the class! All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. You have a low level of academic performance compared to other students of your age. It's probably because haven't received a proper education. H-How embarrassing. Ha ha. There's no need to feel embarrassed. In your case, it was because of unavoidable circumstances. Don't worry. I'll do my very best to educate you from now on. I'm sure you'll able to improve your academic performance. Okay. I'll be counting on you, Teacher Young-I! You see, I've always longed to go to school! Whenever I saw members of Wildhüter named Luna, Soma, and Seth, I was envious of them because they had "teachers" by their side. Trainer and Violet teaches me a lot of things... But they aren't my teachers... So right now... I'm happy! I'm happy because I now have a teacher! Ha ha. I'm happy to be your teacher as well. Shall we begin the class, Levia? Yes! Please start the class, teacher Young-I! Harpy Spoiler H-Hold on. I've got a question to ask. During the class we've had just now, I think I saw you violently swinging a morning star. Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? A student? Me? But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Wait a minute. I don't need to take the class in the first place. As you can see, I'm an adult. So... I don't need to attend Closer School. No, you're wrong. I've just finished analyzing your academic performance based on the class we've just had. The results certainly show that you've "dropped out" of the Academy. Ugh...... It also looks like you didn't focus during class even before you've dropped out of the Academy. I know that you're an adult now. But as a Closer, you need to complete primary curriculum. There's no need to worry. I'll teach you kindly and patiently. That's right. That's the reason why I exist after all...... Heh heh... I-It's too late for me to sit still in class like an excellent student would... I can't do that. I'm sorry, but I'm going to escape from this place. You can't. I've already sealed up all the exists by using "school regulations." What... did you say?! Just take the class like a good student. If you don't, I might suddenly go out of control. Well, then... Shall we begin the class? I-I guess I have no choice. I'll just pretend that I'll take the class for now... and escape when I have the chance...! Tina Spoiler You're Young-I, right? I have a question for you. Are you certain that we've had a class just now? It seemed to me like you were just running berserk with a weapon. Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? Is that so? It looks like my visual sensors weren't functioning properly... But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Don't worry. I don't plan to leave the operations area while I'm on a mission. However, I don't think I need to study. I can acquire knowledge by instantly browsing the database. That's true. 3/4 of your brain consists of computer. But in other words, it means that the remaining part of it is controlled by the human brain. That's the difference between you and me, since I'm 100 percent AI. If you can think and judge on your own without commands from someone, it also means that you need to learn how to make use of the knowledge that you've got. Studying isn't just about accumulating information. It's important for you to make use of the information. You've certainly got a point there. If my objective isn't about acquiring information but making use of it, then it means that I'll be able to find a better method to utilize information through education. All right. I'll try to follow your curriculum. And it looks like... the "instructor" dreamed of enjoying school life. Because I feel a little sense of expectancy. Ha ha, is that so? As I've thought, you and I are different. I'm happy to be your teacher. Aww, you're such a wonderful student. I want to stay by your side and teach you forever... ......I hope that you'd let me graduate when the time comes, Teacher Young-I. Violet Spoiler Umm... Teacher Young-I? Please hold on. There's something that I'd like to ask. It's about the class we've had just now... What in the world was that? You're a teacher, so why were you holding a morning star? Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? I-I see... For the sake of Closers who are experienced with battles, the class is taught as if we are in a battle. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... ......Y-You act like a live human. But if you really existed, then you'd be a dangerous type of person... Anyway, now that I've got the opportunity... I'll try to spend time for self-improvement, since it's been a while since I've done so. Teacher Young-I, do you also teach classes that can help me acquire certification? Of course. There are all kinds of learning curriculum installed inside me. You're certainly high-tech...... If that's how much your capable of... then there's a chance to put you to practical use. Teacher Young-I, you told me that you can teach anything, right? Then... can you teach me how you're structured? ............ What are you going to do once you acquire information about me? Could it be... that you're planning to make a copy of me with the technology of Vulture Corp.? N-No. Of course not...... No... If a copy of myself is created, then you'd leave me... I should be your one and only Teacher Young-I. That's right. I'm the only one who deserves to be your teacher. Ugh... L-Looks like I shouldn't rashly make a copy of her. She's really high-tech, but she's also really dangerous...! I-I'm sorry I asked a strange question. More importantly, let's just start the class right away, Teacher Young-I. ......Ah, I've got a bit excited. I'm sorry. My logical reasoning is a still bit unstable. Let's begin the class then. Please pay attention. If you don't... then I might be angry again. Heh heh heh heh. Epilogue Spoiler <9 hours later......> Darn it... Who would have thought that she'd keep me here this long...? Tsk. Maybe I shouldn't have told her that I'd take the class. Ah, Nata! Here you are! You've attended the class! Well done! What's this? Why do you look so happy? D-Do I? To be honest, I think I enjoyed the class. I've never been to school after all. It's fun to have classes like this! Tsk. Just look at you. You look very excited. Even if you say that, it seems like you've also diligently attended the class. I've expected you to constantly escape and get caught, just like always. Shut up! I had my reasons! I had no choice but to take the class in order to gain access to the library! I see. She has used negotiation to make Nata behave. Teacher Young-I is certainly a remarkable AI. I need to adopt this technology to Vulture Corp. Somehow... I agree. Young-I is an outstanding AI. Learning something from a teacher feels refreshing. It's something that I've never experienced before. It looks like you've also attended classes. What kind of classes did you take? Most of them were about philosophy. It looks like when I look long into the refrigerator, the refrigerator also looks into me. How about you, Violet? What kinds of classes are you taking? Most of them are about liberal arts. I'm also preparing to obtain a certification. You know something? If the student requests, she provides lectures and consultation about various certifications. I'm going to use this opportunity to obtain a few certifications. You're really amazing, Violet... It looks like everyone is studying hard. Except for one person. Let go! Let go of me! Heh heh heh. I can't do that, Harpy. No matter how much you struggle, you can't escape from Closer School. You should just start behaving and take the class. Ugh...... Harpy is tied up and is being dragged away by Teacher Young-I! Young-I has control over everything in Closer School. Even if you're a Closer, you can't act freely under her control. And yet, you're rebelling against her. You're just putting up an inefficient resistance, Harpy. Even if that's the case, I'm going to escape! There's just no way that the great phantom thief Prom Queen will take school classes......! That's just too humiliating...! I'm going to play hooky no matter what it takes! That's right! I'll escape, even it risks my pride and life! I-Is that how much you're determined to play hooky? Gosh... Come to think of it, Harpy makes more of a fuss than Nata in situations like this. I guess it can't be helped. I'll help teacher Young-I. If we study together in the same classroom, then it might decrease the chance of Harpy escaping. In that case, I'll join you. If an emergency situation occurs, I'll block her escape route. Y-You guys...?! Why is no one taking my side? We're comrades, aren't we?! So the sense of comradeship that doesn't exist arises in situations like this, huh... We're doing this because we are your comrades, Harpy. Don't you want to become a proud role model to Seulbi and Eunha? W-Well......... If you want them to feel proud, then you should just attend class diligently. You need to become their role model. ......*Sigh* You sure know how to hit me. In that case, I guess I have no other choice. All right. I'll attend the class. You can trust me now. You should all go back to your designated classroom. No, I'll attend the class together with you. To be honest, I can't trust you. Weren't we having a heart-warming moment just now?! That's a different story. Violet and I will keep a close eye on you. Heh heh. I appreciate your cooperation. Shall we go to class now, Harpy? I'll teach every regular curriculum you've missed out in Academy. Ugh... Violet and Tina has taken Harpy away, together with Teacher Young-I! Harpy...... I wish you good luck. Studying is the only solution left. Sometimes, I realize that you can be harsh... Hmph. It's about time I've returned to class as well. U-Umm. Nata? If you don't mind, can I go to your class and study together? You see... I've dreamed about... attending class with a friend... What? Who are you calling a friend?! B-But of course, you're not my friend, but just Nata! But still... It's better than going to class alone...... ......Tsk. Do what you want. But if you ever annoy me, I'm going to slice you up! Nata...! All right! I won't annoy you! Let's go to class together! Wildüters [Season Event] Closer School! Spoiler Wolfgang Spoiler Hey, wait a second. What was that weapon that you've pulled just now during the class? From the glimpse of it... it looked like a morning star... Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. Is that so? But I remember getting hit by it several times... Well... But the class itself was excellent. The visuals were a bit shocking, but the contents were all good. Ha ha. I'm honored to hear a compliment from Teacher Wolfgang. As fellow teachers, let's do our best. Unlike you, I'm not an expert at everything. At first, I was only told to teach the kids about tasks related to Closer activities. Somehow, I ended up teaching them various things just like an elementary teacher would... But you studied day and night in order to prepare their classes, didn't you? I know everything. Your academic performance shows everything. It shows how much effort you've put into. I just did it so that I won't be ashamed in front of the kids. But it looks like the kids now have a genuine teacher to teach them. I'm relieved. Please teach them well. Ha ha ha. Don't worry. I'll do my very best to teach them. All right. Please take care of them. As for me, I'd better go and take some rest. ......Could it be that you're trying to run away from me right now? That won't do. Please don't disappoint me. Now that the burden of being a teacher is relieved, you should start learning as a student. By the looks of it, it seems you didn't spend enough time for self-improvement because you were busy taking care of the kids. Now's the chance for you to strengthen for your weaknesses. I'll thoroughly teach you science based classes. S-Science...? I don't need any of that right now. I can make a living out of my knowledge of literature...... Heh heh...... The class has already begun and I've pulled out my pointing stick. There is no escape. If you try to run away... I might suddenly end up swinging it. I knew it! You're carrying that thing to swing it at someone! Luna Spoiler W-Wait! Hold on a second! Didn't something strange happened during the class? I think... you were holding a weapon! Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. Really?! You promise you won't hurt me?! But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Ugh. Why does she put on such a scary smile...? All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. You've got good grades in science, but you've got rather low grades in liberal arts. You're particularly weak in language. Heh heh... But don't worry. I'll strengthen your weakness no matter what. U-Umm... I already have teachers who are teaching me. Teacher Wolfgang and Teacher Bai are my teachers... S-So you don't have to waste your time to teach me. If you want, I can study on my own... ............Does that mean you don't want to take my class? Are you going to skip your class and leave me? Are you seriously going to do such a sad thing? Ah... That won't do. I exist in order to teach Closers who have come to Closer School... If the purpose of my existence is denied...... Then...... I might end up doing horrible things...... I'll attend the class! Not only that, but I'll diligently attend the class! Oh, my? It looks like you've changed your mind. Ha ha. What a relief. Let's enjoy the class together for a long, long time. Ugh... Aegis, please protect me...... Soma Spoiler Teacher Young-I! I've got a question for you! Why did you pull out a morning star during class?! Are you planning to hit someone's head with it? Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. Aha! I see! But of course, I'm not going to carelessly swing my morning star... But if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... Then I might subconsciously swing it... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Woah... When you smile, it's giving me the chills. But that means that's how much passionate you are! Well, of course. The purpose of my existence is to help the growth of Closers who've come to Closer School... Now that you're my student, I'm never going to abandon you or give up on you. ......... Heh heh. I see! Then I'll do my very best! I'll study hard so that you won't be disappointed! That's the spirit. Heh heh... All right. Shall we analyze the result from the class we've had just now? Hmm. You've got a low grade in some subjects. You're particularly weak in Math. But you're doing great in liberal arts. As for essay questions, it was good to see you trying to fill in the blanks, even when you didn't know the answer. You deserve to be praised when you're making efforts. Well done, Soma. Ah...... Heh heh. The way you stroke my head makes me feel happy! I'll study harder, so please praise me more often! Ha ha. Sure. Ah, I'm really lucky to have such an enthusiastic student! Me too! I'm...... also glad that we've met! Bai Spoiler Teacher Young-I, right...? I have a question for you... I think I saw you pulling out a morning star during the class we've had just now... Is that how education programs in virtual reality are usually proceeded? Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. I-I see. Understood. The content of the class itself was excellent. I'm sure it would be of help to the kids in my team. Please teach them well, Teacher Young-I. I still lack a lot of experience, so there isn't much that I can teach them. Ha ha. You're humble. I know that you're constantly making efforts to teach them. I could confirm all those efforts through the academic performance you've shown during the class we've just had. You're a great teacher, Teacher Bai. Th-thank you for those kind words. However...... To be honest, you have weaknesses. You lack understanding about modern civilization. Ugh. Well... I'm already aware of it. I knew that I have to start studying, but I didn't know where to start... It looks like the kids know better than I do, but I might be unable to keep my dignity if I inquire them about it. But I can't even ask Wolfgang...... because that's even more embarrassing. ......I'm very sure that he'll make fun of me. Ha ha. I see. Don't worry. I'm never going to make fun of you. I'll teach every single detail kindly. If there's anything you'd like to know, please feel free to ask. Ah, in that case... Can please teach me how to use this "phone"? I'd first like to learn... how to take a selfie. Ha ha. Looks like we have a long way to go. It makes me happy. I'll teach you everything... for a long, long time. Seth Spoiler Are you also a teacher, just like Teacher Guy and Bai? Seth saw you pulling out a weapon! That must mean that every teacher carries a weapon around! Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. Love, you say? Does that mean that you love Seth? Yes, that's right. You're my precious student after all. I'm an AI that was designed to love the students and help them grow...... I'll devote myself to you forever. I'll teach you with all my heart. What are you going to teach Seth? Teacher Guy and Bai are already teaching Seth a lot of things. There are many things to learn... But for now, there's something that I need to teach you first. You need to learn about "manners." Manners? You're still both mentally and physically immature. I know that very well. However, you'll become an adult someday. As a Closer, you need to learn how to live in the society in harmony. And manners are the basic requirements asked of a member of the society. That's what I'm going to teach you from now on. Hmm... It sounds boring. Seth wants to learn something that's more fun! Seth wants to roll around and run around! Having manners begins by suppressing the desire to roll around or run around. What's that?! So it's boring, just like I've thought! Seth won't learn something like that! Seth will leave this stuffy place right now! ......Hup! Urgh! Argh! ......What's this?! Seth can't get out?! Heh heh. I have absolute control in Closer School. That means you can't leave until I allow you to. So just take the class like a good child, Seth. Ugh. Sh-She's a scary teacher...! She's giving me the chills... She's Creepy! Epilogue Spoiler <9 hours later......> Ugh... This is too hardcore... I'm a teacher as well! Why in the world do I have to become a student and keep studying?! Physics? Astronomy? How are they supposed to be of help in life...?! Aren't you ashamed to say such a thing when you're a teacher? You're acting like a kid. You need to use this opportunity to strengthen your weaknesses. That's exactly what I'm doing right now. Ha ha. I'm now able to search about something by using search engines! I can take a "selfie" now by using my phone! Look, Wolfgang. Don't you think I took good photos? They are all blurred! There are a bunch of pictures you took with your eyes closed! What's up with these weird face angle?! Why are you giving such harsh remarks?! I did my best to take them, you know?! That's because you're still not used to it. I'll teach you about angles and expressions to take the best selfie. AI might not be a professional at teaching these stuffs. Luna... Thank you! A-And while you're at it... can you also teach me how to Photoshop pictures......? Ha ha. Sure! I will! It's hard to tell who's the teacher and who's the student right now... Hey, Luna. Are you being attentive in class? You're studying diligently, right? O-Of course! I'm studying diligently! I'm flawlessly mastering every subject! Look at you bluffing again... If I'm correct, you're poor in language art. Th-That's......! I mean, it's true, but......! Even if you're weak in grammar, there's no damage done in life! After all, spell checkers and translation engines are advanced nowadays! Being weak on grammar won't cause any problems in life! Both the teacher and his student are making the same excuses. Geez, you're only following my bad example... That's enough. Just go back to class and study hard! There is no such thing as useless knowledge! Ugh. Okay... I will, Teacher Wolfgang... But, you see. Teacher Young-I... puts on a creepy smile. I-It's not like I'm scared... but I'm having a hard time concentrating in class... Really? In my case, I was able to concentrate better! Teacher Young-I is really a great teacher! Soma...... She doesn't get annoyed and teaches me everything. And she's always smiling! When I solved a problem by working hard, she praised me many times! She stroked my head as well... Heh heh. She doesn't understand my jokes, but even still, she's a great teacher! B-But! She pulls out her weapon from time to time! Aww, come on! That's just the prop for her jokes! She's using it to draw the student's attention! She's making use of such props to improve a student's concentration! Teacher Young-I is certainly a great teacher! H-Hmm. Teacher Young-I is being highly praised. Don't you think we'd lose our place as teachers, partner...? Y-You're right. We'd better work harder... At this rate, AI might try to take over our position... Come to think of it, I wonder if Seth is doing fine. I can't seem to find her... Seth is right here...... Y-Yikes...! How long have you been standing there? I know, right? And you're unusually out of energy today. Seth... is really exhausted...... "Manners" are really difficult... Even if Seth is unaccustomed to them, she keeps saying that Seth should learn them. Creepy... said that it's rude not to call others by their names. She said Seth shouldn't address her or other people by nicknames... She told Seth that good manners are necessary in life... If Seth doesn't know something necessary in life... Does that mean Seth doesn't deserve to live? Does that mean Seth shouldn't exist right now? It looks like she is now having ontological doubts... Umm...... Seth, there's no need to rush. Of course, common knowledge and manners will be needed someday. However, you don't have to master them right away. Children are bound to undergo trial and error. Right now, you need to slowly keep learning at your own pace. Whether one likes it or not, everyone eventually become adults someday. So I think it's all right for you to stay as an innocent child until that day arrives. I'll tell Teacher Young-I to go easy on you. Bai......! Thank you so much! ......I see. So that's what your teaching principle is. Ah... Teacher Young-I?! How long have you been standing behind me?! Heh heh. This school is like my own body itself... I was here all along. By the way, it does seem like I was rushing Seth. If that's what Seth's teacher wants, then I'll respect that decision. After all, it looks that Seth is having a hard time...... We'll study about manners some other time. Whenever she calls others by their nicknames, I'll regard it as her way of expressing friendship. Really? Seth doesn't need to learn about manners now? Thank you, Creepy! .........Creepy? Sh-She's saying it as a sign of friendship! Please don't be upset, Teacher Young-I! Ha ha. I see. A sign of friendship, huh. It's natural for students to give a nickname to their teachers. Now that I'm given a nickname, I'd better live up to the expectations. All right. Let's go back to your class. Creepy will teach you thoroughly. That's right. I'll teach you until you get the chills... Heh heh heh...... Aaaaargh! She's dragging Seth away with great force! Let go of me, Creepy...! D-Do you think she'll be all right, Teacher Wolfgang? I don't think Teacher Young-I means any harm ... So let's just leave it as it is. Are you really sure that she doesn't mean any harm...? Heh heh. Heh heh heh heh... Rattus [Season Event] Closer School! Spoiler Chulsoo Spoiler You're Teacher Young-I, right? There's something I'd like to ask. It looked like the class we've had just now was somewhat different from school classes that I know of... Are you certain that we've had a class just now? Ha ha. I was just expressing the educational content to make it easy to understand. Do you really think I've swung a morning star at you? You are a precious student of mine, remember? Does that mean you used battle images to be considerate, since we are more used to battles? That kind of makes sense. But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... I can't believe I'm sensing murderous energy from AI in virtual reality. It looks like I've gotten a bit rusty. All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. Depending on what the subject is, your academic performance shows much difference. For some subjects, it's as if you've mastered every knowledge... But as for your knowledge in Music, Art, and Literature... You'd get a failing grade. It feels as if you purposely didn't study subjects that won't be of use in real life. I can't remember how I studied in the past. It looks like I've only obtained knowledge that's needed for my "mission," which is also the knowledge for an "executioner"...... I'm aware that you have a complicated past. But for me, it doesn't matter at all. I have only one objective, and it is to teach what the Closer wants to learn about with all my heart. So... Tell me, Chulsoo. Would you like me to teach you knowledge that isn't needed for your mission? I...... want to learn. Because that knowledge may serve as a key that would differentiate my past self and my current self. So... I'd like you to help me, Young-I. I want you to provide me with knowledge and show me the things that I didn't know about. Ah, you're a student who's really eager to learn. I can't believe I'll be your teacher... I'm so happy. Heh heh. Heh heh heh... Well, shall we begin the class then? Let's start with music class. All right. Please teach me well, teacher. Mirae Spoiler I see. So that's what having a class is like. Are teachers supposed to have classes with an iron club? Ha ha. It's not like every teacher does. Normally, they use simple pointing sticks. It's just that... In my case, I'm using a heavier pointing stick because my love for my students is much greater. Ah, I see. I'm not planning to carelessly swing it... But if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... Then I might suddenly find myself swinging it... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Don't worry. I'll attend the class diligently. That's the spirit. All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. As I've thought, your grades show that you weren't able to receive any formal education. But I'm surprised that you're able to think with common sense, even when you grew up in such an isolated place. That's because Haneul taught me a lot of things. But there are many more that she wasn't able to teach me. So I wanted... to learn more. I see. But please don't worry. From now on, I'll teach you with all my heart as your teacher. Okay. Thank you, teacher. I realized something after leaving the island. I found out that there is a bigger world out there... I want to know more about the world. Please teach me many things, teacher. Ah, you're such an admirable and lovely student... I'll do my very best to teach you about the world, Mirae. So... let's have class for a long, long time. For a very long, long time... Okay. Let's do that, teacher. Eunha Spoiler Hey, hold on. I've entered this program because I was told it's an education program... It's all a sham. Why is a teacher holding a morning star? Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. It's hard to believe you when you're saying it with that smile on your face... But of course... if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... In that case... I might get angry...... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Could it be that you're infected by a virus or something? Are you regularly running the antivirus software? I'm running the real-time detection system, so be rest assured. But more importantly... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. You have enough fundamental knowledge. It seems you were diligent when you attended school. However... the grades show that you've dropped out of school. There are several gaps found. Well, it would be even more strange if there aren't any gaps found. It's too late to go back to school. I can still make a living even if I don't study. So you don't have to waste your time trying to teach me. You'd better teach Mirae instead. She grew up in an unusual environment, so she's never been to school. Of course. I'll also do my best to teach Mirae. However... The moment you've entered Closer School, you've become my student. And I never give up on my student. I'm sure your friend, Seulbi, would also like you to devote yourself to your studies again. ...... Even if I try to catch up with her... It's too late to be on par with her...... But still...... I should at least try to be on similar level with her, since I was once her rival... Ha ha. It looks like you've finally made up your mind. In that case, I'll also do my very best to teach you. Well, then... Shall we begin the class? Lucy Spoiler E-Excuse me?! Teacher Young-I? During the class we've had just now, I might have just been imaging it, but I think I saw you... pulling out a weapon. Haha. This morning star is my pointing stick. It exists to express how heavy my love is. I'm not carrying it around with me to hit someone, so please relax. For some reason, you look scary when you smile. You're Teacher Young-I With Scary Smile. But of course, I'm not going to carelessly swing my morning star... But if you don't take the class and play hooky...... or keep trying to leave me...... Then I might suddenly find myself swinging it... Heh heh... Heh heh heh heh... Lucy Platini is a good student! So please be rest assured! That's the spirit. All right. Then... shall we analyze your academic performance? Hmm. You've got good grades, but I can see that you need to make improvements in some subjects. By the way, did you receive formal education? You see... I've never been to school. That's because... my body doesn't grow. I studied alone at home, learned from my parents, or obtained information from my original body. I see. It's amazing to know that you have high level of academic performance. From now on, I'll teach you with all my heart as your teacher. Okay! I'll be counting on you, Teacher Young-I! It's the first time I'm taught by a teacher and going to school! I'm really looking forward to it! Come on! Please teach me, Teacher Young-I! Ha ha. You're a student who's eager to learn. Ah, I'm so happy to teach a student like you. I hope... that this happiness will go on forever. That's right. I'd like to teach you forever... U-Umm, you'd let me graduate when the time arrives, right? ............ Yes, I'll do that when that time arrives. When that time arrives... Epilogue Spoiler <9 hours later......> *Sigh* It's really tough studying since it's been a while since I last went to school. And Teacher Young-I is terrifying when she smiles... Ugh. I know, right? I dozed off for a second a while ago. When I opened my eyes, her face was right in front of mine and she was smiling! Woah. It's like watching a horror movie...... I knew it. It might be the best to escape from this place right now. Oh, my? Did someone just say, "escape"? ......Yikes?! P-Pretend that you didn't hear my scream just now. Okay? You got that, little missy? S-Sure. I'll pretend I didn't hear that, so don't worry. And don't worry, Teacher Young-I! We're not going to escape! Were were just joking! I see. It looks like I've misunderstood. Ha ha... But still... please don't even jokingly say such a sad thing. If you ever try to escape, then I'll... Heh heh... Heh heh heh... A-All right. We won't try to escape, so please don't pull out that morning star. I'm glad to hear that. I'll now be on my way to prepare for our next class. Please don't be late. Okay? *Sigh* Okay. Even Scary Eunha is powerless in front of her. Teacher Young-I certainly is amazing. Who are you calling scary...? Anyway...... it looks like she and I won't get along. To be honest... It's been a while since I've gone to school, so I also forgot how I'm supposed to behave toward teachers... Eunha... Eunha, Lucy. There you are. Ah, Mirae! Did you enjoy your class? Yes. I've had fun. I was able to learn many things that I didn't know about. School is a fun place. Ha ha. Is that so? Good for you, Mirae! I'm going to study a lot so that I can understand more about the world. As for Eunha and Lucy... You might not have anything more to learn since you already know a lot... But as for me, I want to learn more. That's not true. I've never been to school as well. So let's continue to learn together! But this is bad. Since both of us don't know what school life is like... It would be great if someone who knows well about it would help us... *Sigh* You're such a sly little missy... Fine. I'll stop complaining and keep attending classes too. Okay. Please help me out, Eunha. Please help me out as well, Eunha! Hey, stop calling my name in such friendly manner. It's making me feel strange inside... So this is where everyone was at. The class will resume soon. You'd better get ready to return to your classroom. Are you also taking classes, Chulsoo? But you're an adult, aren't you? There are things that even adults need to learn. And... It looks like knowledge is extremely biased. It turns out that I absolutely have no knowledge about arts. I'm currently taking classes about arts and music so that I can obtain knowledge about them. Chulsoo is learning about arts and music? It's hard to imagine... What exactly are you learning in class? Hmm... I've learned how to play the recorder a moment ago. Pfft...! What is it, Eunha? Is there a problem? I-It's nothing. It's just that I've tried to imagine you playing the recorder... Th-That's certainly hard to imagine. I'd definitely like to see you playing it myself. Right now... I'm still not good at it. I'm not skilled enough to show anyone. I'll practice it a bit more. Okay. Please play for us when you get used to it, Chulsoo. I'm looking forward to seeing him play. Don't you agree, Lucy? You're right! I can wait! Heh heh... I think I won't be able to refrain from laughing...... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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