I’m Not Your Dad, I’m a Villain

EP.8 EP1. Hero Land (2)

“My father, you don’t look good today. Is it because the crowd is huge?”

“Oh, yes. I will.”

He couldn’t deny the words of the boss who was right next to him, even with lies.

In fact, this Hero Land where we came from was, in fact, a stronghold of enemies.

As the name suggests, it is the largest theme park in Pangea, where all kinds of hero goods are installed, and equipments named after the hero’s name and appearance are installed. … .

Even some heroes are based here, and they regularly invite heroes from outside to perform.

In fact, one of the safest areas in Pangea. James Hart said there was a good reason why he entrusted his daughter to an unknown man.

Yes, if the activity site is here, you will be able to respond immediately to any suspicious feeling.

“Hey there!!”

Well then.

The key is to have one more distinguished guest for today’s ‘hospitality’.

“I wish you a good day today.”

As I moved my gaze to follow the voice, a girl with impressive freckles with braided hair caught my eye.

Nella Hart. She was the daughter of a hero whom she had been begging for the day before.

I felt it yesterday too, but I’m still 7 years old, but I’m really good at greetings.

“Yes, Nella. There are a lot of people, so stay close to him so you don’t get lost.”

“Ah yes… … .”

Nella answered and took a seat next to me.

I felt hesitant in the gesture to grab her clothes, but I held Nella’s hand and smiled as kindly as possible.

Don’t worry. Because I have no intention of doing any harm.

Right now, I just want to focus purely on my work. What I started with, I was going to take care of this child today and seize the opportunity to earn the trust of the hero.

“Well, the entrance is over there.”

Hiding such a wretched heart and laughing, Nella relaxed her vigilance and began to hold my hand.

Eventually, the finger pointed to the entrance of the crowded theme park. As expected of Pangea’s largest amusement park, there were a lot of terrifying people.

If you just wait it out, it’ll probably take a few hours. I can’t keep the boss standing under this scorching sun… … .

“No, not that one, this one.”

While I was thinking about what to do, Nella grabbed my hand and dragged me, and started to walk somewhere.

again and again.

The place we headed to with the cute sound of footsteps was the empty entrance next to the previous line.

Standing in what was supposed to be an employee-only entrance, Nella immediately handed me a piece of paper from a backpack with the character on it.

“My dad told me to hand it over to the staff here.”

“… … This?”

The gold frame inside is a mark that symbolizes the Hero Association.

The word PASS written below it was to prove that it was a pass given to heroes who joined the Hero Association.

Come to think of it, the heroes were able to use some public facilities for free.

When I gave the pass from Nella to the staff just in case, he let out a sigh and started looking at me with admiration.

“ah! Are you a member of an A-class hero?”

Class A.

Among the ranks assigned by the Hero Association, it is the second rank after S, and in fact, it was considered a ‘quasi strongest’ among heroes.

And Ronin Blade is called a veteran among A-class.

Considering its popularity, it will be possible to enjoy the entrance to the amusement park as well as the use of the internal facilities for free.

“Then I will guide you this way.”

A staff who opens the entrance for the staff regardless of the long lines.

Other than that, not going through the process was something I wanted to welcome very much to me, who wanted to hide my identity.

Hey, the pass effect is certain.

If you have a hero as your network, can you enjoy something like this?

“… laugh.”

When I entered with admiration, I felt a tremor in my hand.

Feeling suspicious at the intense trembling that followed, I lowered my gaze, and saw Nella trembling with her head bowed.

“Nella, why are you like this?”

“Oh, it’s okay. I’m… … .”

A smile painted on his face as he looked up.

But it looks like she’s about to cry right now.

It seemed like he was trying to force it, but because he was a child, it was a reaction that could not be hidden.

It didn’t take long to figure out why.

“… … Did you ever want to come with your father?”

A trembling body.

I felt like I was stabbed, but then Nella smiled bitterly and shook my head.

“It’s okay, Dad… … . I understand.”

Yeah, no matter how mature you are, aren’t you a 7-year-old kid?

For a child who is just going to enter elementary school, it would be harsh to visit an amusement park with a stranger who is not his father.

“It’s okay, Nella.”

Of course, the body I am now obliged to weigh such worries.

For me, as I wanted to fulfill the commission I was assigned, the worries this little girl had was only a part of the job.

“Even though Daddy can’t be with you today, I’m here to fill that void.”

As I stroked my hair, Nella looked up at me with bright eyes.

I smiled and said to Nella like that.

“So, just for today, treat me like a father. I will do my best for you.”

“…….”

“… Ahahahaha, was this a bit of an overkill?”

To a child I’ve only met for a day, to treat me like a father.

It took me a while to realize that I made a speech mistake and try to correct it.

“No, thank you for your consideration.”

Nella, who did not express any dissatisfaction with my words, quickly bowed her head toward me with a more relaxed face.

“Well then, Uncle Brad. I wish you all the best today!”

Say hello with a stronger voice than before.

Seeing such a cute greeting, I could feel a smile on my face without realizing it.

Yes, the kids should be active first.

At least the first button seems to have worked well, thinking and feeling relief for a while.

“Heh, please consider me a father… … .”

I had forgotten for a while.

No, the moment I felt the presence of an existence that should not be forgotten deepens from behind, my head reflexively turned backwards.

“paper… … .My daughter, why are you like this?”

A boss who snorts while looking at the distant mountains.

The moment she saw the fattened expression on her face, she felt a chill in her spine, but she just turned her head away from me.

“No, nothing. She just realized she was a man who could put the words you lied to her over and over again.”

“Yes? What is that… … .”

“Nella.”

The boss, who had stopped speaking firmly, passed me by and grabbed Nella’s hand, which was holding my hand, and started moving forward.

Nella was also embarrassed by the sudden action.

Still, the boss didn’t care and just moved forward.

“Here today

All the time you spend is strictly for ‘us’, so for today alone, let’s put aside all our responsibilities and worries and focus on playing on this land.

Let’s do it. If something happens, someone who claims to be ‘our’ father will take care of it.”

“Ah, yes, yes… … .Now, please take care of me, Mr. Moa.”

Nella follows the boss while feeling the pressure of her authoritarian attitude.

On the other hand, I couldn’t get close to the two of them right away.

what? Why is the boss suddenly hitting the wall at me?

***

“I made a course for today!”

As she sat down on the bench to review her plans before the full-scale activity, Nella pulled out a notebook from her backpack and showed the contents inside.

A map of Hero Land drawn roughly with colored pencils. The writing was a little crooked, but it was legible, and the contents were also written in detail.

“Did you draw this, Nella?”

“Yes, I prepared it for today!”

Nella starts explaining by showing notes in a more active voice than before.

“I recommend

The first thing to do is to use the light rides in soft zone 1. Immediately after opening, people try to get on the most popular rides first.

Because it is crowded, you have to wait in line for a long time unless you go right away, which is a huge waste of time.”

“Oh, that’s right. So, is it okay to ride the merry-go-round first?”

“After lunch

The main rides are also emptied, but rides that value thrills can cause motion sickness, so it is recommended not to ride immediately after eating. that

To tell you about the plan I made with this in mind, I ride a light ride in the morning, and visit the zoo around lunch to digest it,

The highlight is riding something like a roller coaster… … .”

mumble mumble.

I felt something beyond my enthusiasm, and I felt embarrassed without realizing it.

I thought this kid was just polite, but he also had a plan like this.

But are you 7 years old?

Well, like the boss, the body is small, but the brain is the same, isn’t it?

“It’s an elaborate plan.”

But unlike me, who was bewildered, the boss did not stop smiling while reading Nella’s plan.

As if he was very proud of the plan he had prepared for today.

“Certainly we don’t know anything about this place… I think it’s better to take your opinion positively today.”

“Ah yes! I will do my best not to disappoint you today!”

Nella trembles as if she is happy to be recognized.

But it also looked a bit bittersweet.

It must have been a few days and nights of research for today, but the fact that it wasn’t his father who ended up spending time with him.

“Oh yeah… … . Her father and daughter are very similar to her.”

Is it the same as thinking of each other?

He burst into laughter and followed the two of them.

According to Nella’s advice, the first use of the carousel was an essential part of the amusement park.

The boss shed admiration as he watched the horse spin outside the fence.

“Okay, are you riding with a stuffed horse?”

“No, only the outer part is made similar.”

Playing on a stuffed horse at an amusement park.

Amidst the absurd thought that it was like the head of an evil organization, the boss who was just about to enter the merry-go-round looked back at me and asked.

“Are you not riding?”

“Oh, I have work to do.”

Having said that, I stepped out over the fence and pulled out what I had prepared in my backpack.

Old model Polaroid.

It was the item that James, who entrusted with this quest, gave me.

‘Can I ask you to take a picture with this?’

‘Pictures, you mean?’

‘If it’s a photo, you can do it with a smartphone, but unfortunately, the latest cameras are too sophisticated in terms of image quality.’

In fact, just like the construction industry, photography technology is also on the rise.

Since there are so many incidents, it is necessary to pay attention to the records, and such a preference has been applied to smartphones for personal use.

‘A photograph that is too elaborate is not suitable for recalling memories. Even memories after 10 years are preserved as vividly as yesterday… … .’

So, did you say that it is better to use a Polaroid like this for photos that are more about memories than records?

Well, from my point of view, I’m just doing what I’m told. As an added bonus, I thought it was not bad to have the opportunity to take a picture of the boss for camouflage.

– Click, click.

Nella waving her hand with a bright smile as she looked at me taking pictures.

The boss recognizes me, and like Nella, he waved his hand and sent a signal. He looked at the photos printed on Polaroid, wondering if he was mimicking that he was melting into his surroundings.

As it is a classic item, the picture quality was not good, but I can feel the nostalgia that can only be felt from memories.

It’s probably not that James gave away the camera for nothing. I thought for a moment and looked at the picture of the boss.

I felt that the unique charisma that was not like a child had faded a little.

What should I say? In this faded photo, the boss looks just like an ordinary girl.

I’ve got a good stomach, so should I take it for granted?