lcionline Chapter 128 The Daily Life of Ghosts (5)
Chapter 128 The Daily Life of Ghosts (5)
【The Mad Scientist - Nayuta】
In every fan fiction world, there are always hidden gems that the main storyline doesn't cover.
Nayuta is a scientific research talent who is no less outstanding than Tamayo.
If Tamayo specializes in medicine, then Yuta wants to learn everything; her thirst for knowledge is completely ingrained in her soul.
Unlike Tamayo, who was forcibly recruited, Nayuta practically offered herself up.
Nayuta is a child with a naturally high IQ who asks a hundred thousand questions every day, much to the annoyance of his aristocratic parents.
If you can answer the question, then answer it; if you can't, then give a perfunctory answer saying you'll understand when you grow up, in order to maintain your parents' dignity.
Nayuta had no choice but to study it on her own.
His exceptional observation skills led him to notice something amiss with Shugo, who had happened to be there, and he mustered the courage to strike up a conversation with him.
After exchanging ideas, Shugo realized Nayuta's research talent and invited her to join him.
Nayuta hesitated when faced with a choice.
Leaving one's comfort zone, leaving one's parents and hometown is a difficult decision.
After much hesitation, Nayuta, driven by her thirst for knowledge, finally agreed.
Hiiragi, who originally intended to kill this clever child silently, smiled without saying a word.
Nayuta, this is the name he changed after becoming a demon. After becoming a demon, Nayuta's brain became extremely large, his hair fell out, and his scalp was almost bursting. His brain circuits could be vaguely seen.
It looks quite scary at first glance, but after a while it's not so scary anymore.
The experimental group led by Nayuta greatly admired Nayuta and began to imitate her big-headed appearance.
One day, Shugo came to inspect the laboratory and had a lot to say.
Since joining, Nayuta has become obsessed with experiments and the pursuit of truth.
"Why!"
"Why!"
Nayuta frantically scratched at his smooth, hard-boiled brain, blood dripping from between his fingernails.
"Improvement plan No. 8125 for the Stone Demon Mask has failed again!"
"Where exactly is the problem! The evolution effect is decreasing instead of increasing, and even the Stone Mask itself is damaged!"
"Could it be that I haven't thoroughly studied the Stone Mask yet?"
Nayuta was muttering incoherently there, her eyes bloodshot.
After years of battling with the Stone Mask, Nayuta has gradually begun to develop in the direction of madness, and even his subordinates who were helping him have quietly distanced themselves from him.
Stealing a glance at the boss's subordinates: Horrible! Couldn't that guy have chosen a different research topic? He wouldn't have to be tortured like this.
【The Clumsy and Grumpy Siblings - Mei and Gyutaro】
Kome and Gyutaro are truly clueless.
It's as if God gave Gyutaro his talent for fighting, but not a single bit of intelligence.
Xiaomei is simply lazy.
Xiaomei's face was filled with despair, and she completely lost control of her emotions, screaming hysterically.
"Aaaaaah! How can something as terrifying as mathematics exist in this world?!"
The sharp, piercing scream seemed to penetrate the entire walls of the academy.
The college's curriculum is extensive, naturally including mathematics.
The requirements for students are not high; they only need to reach the level that an average modern high school student should possess.
However, this seemingly easy goal has plunged Xiaomei and her brother into a deep predicament.
"Waaaaah... Brother, we've both become repeaters! How embarrassing!"
Xiaomei sobbed as she confided in her brother beside her.
Her pitiful cries echoed in the classroom for a long time, making the already tense and oppressive atmosphere even more somber.
At this moment, Gyutaro felt beads of sweat constantly forming on his forehead, and he felt immense pressure.
Just then, an angry shout suddenly rang out: "Slap! Stop crying!"
It turned out that the teacher could no longer tolerate the brother and sister's incessant crying and scolding them without any mercy.
The teacher stared at them with wide, piercing eyes, her gaze seemingly spitting fire.
Clearly, in the eyes of this strict teacher, Mei and Gyutaro had become a great disgrace in his career.
"Get your work done now! No more slacking off!"
The teacher commanded sternly.
Upon hearing this, Xiaomei trembled and picked up her pen shakily to start working on the questions again.
Xiaomei wants to go home, back to the simple life of the past, where all she had to do was smile and someone would give her food and drink—it's so much better than this!
"What's the use of learning math! I just want to be a top courtesan!"
"Ah!"
The teacher gave a cold laugh.
"Even the most beautiful courtesan has to learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. These are no easier than math. They cultivate their own temperament and also have to do accounting to avoid being cheated by clients. With your brain, you'll be swindled out of all your money sooner or later!"
The teacher laughed again.
"You fail your disguise and emotion control classes every day. Becoming a courtesan? Absolutely not. With your current grades, you can only do odd jobs. Getting a job that's so sought after in human society? Absolutely not!"
The teacher unleashed a powerful flick on the wrist!
Xiaomei collapsed after being hit by a triple attack.
"...Okay." Xiaomei, covering her forehead, started crying again.
However, the ignorant Xiaomei was completely unaware that the teacher was using a fallacy to change the subject. Why should a courtesan like her be doing accounting? Shouldn't that be the boss's job?
In fact, she could hire someone to do it.
This also confirms that Xiaomei really isn't very smart.
Gyutaro dared not speak out in anger and could only whine and do the math.
Looking at these two poor students, the teacher was filled with ambition: If even Akaza, with his slow brain, can learn it, then we must not leave a record of expulsion on his hands!
Finally, Xiaomei let out a long sigh of relief and threw the pen heavily onto the table, as if she had completed an extremely difficult task.
She felt as if she had gone through a long and brutal battle, and she was completely exhausted, as if her very soul was about to leave her body.
"Sakura-neechan, this math is so hard!"
Xiaomei frowned, complaining with a troubled expression, "I really don't understand how all these numbers, symbols, and formulas can't remember someone as beautiful as me!"
Then, Xiaomei blinked her big eyes and asked, "Sakura-neechan, was it like this when you were learning math? How did you pass those horrible exams? Please teach me!"
As the elders who introduced these two to demonhood, Sakurako and Gardenia are entitled to visit Gyutaro and his sister. (The academy is usually under lockdown.)
Sakura and Gardenia, facing Xiaomei's expectant gaze: ...Ah, this...
Compared to the unfortunate siblings they picked up, they were very lucky. The academy was established after they became ghosts, so they didn't have to go to the academy to endure the ever-increasing number of terrible courses.
In particular, Zhi Zi was most grateful that after witnessing Xiao Mei's miserable state, she no longer cared about food.
Sakura gave an awkward laugh, revealing a mysterious smile, and remained silent, letting others interpret her words.
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
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