The author is convinced that the love between our compatriot Princess Shia and the Nanyun clan will be immortal.

"You're being too biased towards Shia."

"...No matter what, I'm going to kill Editor-in-Chief Maou."

"Yes, we need to talk to her."

Editor-in-Chief Ma Ou, who is overly partial to her compatriots, has a life like a candle in the wind...

[——Finally, I would like to ask Princess Shia, what is the most important thing to you?

Princess Shia: "...It's the future. I always cherish the future. By the way, let Shia Hauria, the vocation of 'Diviner,' tell you something good. Predicting the future isn't about waiting for it to come true; it's about realizing it yourself. As long as you wish for a 'hopeful future,' think about it, and work hard in the present, you will surely reach a beautiful future."

So that's how it is. It's because of constantly imagining a beautiful future that we have Princess Shia today. I can't help but feel moved and amazed.

Thank you Princess Shia for accepting our interview. This concludes our special feature on Princess Shia.

For a long time, no one said a word, just looking at Xia with gentle eyes.

“… Ugh, I was so pretentious. How embarrassing! It was just my first interview, so I got a little too excited.”

She spoke her heart out, and even got a bit carried away by giving the readers advice, much to the embarrassment of Miss Rabbit. To ease the awkwardness, Shia murmured, "Someone say something?" But everyone just looked at her warmly, no one saying a word.

"Eh~! I can't accept that I'm the only one being publicly executed! Let's also read your interview reports! You will definitely be blown up like the brave man!"

"Oh, yeah, the magazine's already out. Haha, everyone in Feyalbergen will think I'm gay, haha."

Guanghui seemed to be mentally abnormal. Just when Ryutaro beat Guanghui to wake him up, Xia turned to the next page.

[Exclusive release of Cam Haolia, the patriarch of the hero clan!

Kam: "My name is Kambontis, the Dark Hunter of the Abyss (omitted). I have only one thing to say, and that is about our great boss, the 'Crimson God Demon, White Night Sky Demon, Holy Destruction'—"

A gunshot rang out, and everyone was startled and looked up immediately.

"Everyone, don't move. Don't even look away. If anyone moves, I'll kill him."

The person who said such a line that would be considered a terrorist was, of course, Hajime.

Just as everyone froze in place, Hajime tore that page from all the magazines, threw it on the ground, sprinkled it with incendiary tar, and set it on fire.

"Okay, keep reading and I'll kill Cam. Come on, what's the matter? Turn to the next page and I'll kill Maou too."

It seems that the person who was killed in the explosion was Hajime. Hajime's heroic deeds (?) and handsome nickname must have spread throughout [Feyalbergen].

The shameful reports about her family had probably spread, and Xia lay down on the table again. She seemed to have no strength to get up.

With the exception of Shia, everyone turned their attention to the next report in silence.

【Interpersonal Relationships among Qualified Candidates】

A rather simple title. Also, the term "qualified" is used among demihumans to refer to those who have conquered at least one large labyrinth, so I'm probably reporting on all of Hajime and the others.

The fact that this wasn't a special episode clearly shows how different Shia's treatment was from that of Hajime and the others.

We interviewed the qualified candidates, including the Nanyun clan, Yue clan, Lady Kaori, the Tio clan, and the Shizuku clan, primarily to inquire about their interpersonal relationships. It's clear that they all have feelings for the Nanyun clan. I wonder how they feel about so many women competing for one man?

Unlike when it was Shia, no one seemed flustered. Maybe everyone realized that it was an interview, so they chose their words carefully.

Only Kaori asked in a panic, "Why am I the only one being addressed as 'Sir'!?" Shizuku untied her ponytail and shouted, "Wait a minute, if this is written, doesn't it seem like I have feelings for Nagumo-san too!?"

Kouki corrected Shizuku with an indescribable expression.

"The report just refers to you all as qualified, right? What's wrong, Shizuku, why are you so flustered?"

"Huh? Ah, yes, you're right."

Shizuku subtly averted her gaze and obediently returned to her seat. Sensing the atmosphere was a bit strange, Kaori also shut up and turned her attention to the report.

[Due to limited space, the following is the author's own compilation of the interview content]

Yue and the others all exclaimed "Huh?" in unison.

Please forgive me for not describing the Yueshi's feelings towards Princess Xiya. However, it's clear that the two share a deep bond, so sweet that I almost vomited sugar during the interview. In a previous report, I mentioned the Yueshi and felt like hanging myself, but since I'm a Winged Man, hanging wouldn't work.

I really don’t know whether Editor-in-Chief Ma Ou is reflecting on this.

Regarding Lady Kaori, her relationship with Yueshi is unbelievable. During the interview, the two of them were constantly cursing at each other, and the curses went on for a long time.

Yue and Kaori made noises of "Oh~" and "Hey~" to each other and began to prepare Thunder Dragon and Prajna, but—

Despite this, their expressions remained cheerful, and they didn't seem to dislike each other at all. From my impression, Yueshi genuinely enjoyed arguing with Kaori-sama, and Kaori-sama probably also cherished the time she spent with Yueshi.

At least the expressions on their faces when they recalled and talked about each other were different from Yue Shi's expression when she talked about Princess Shia, and from Kaori-sama's expression when she talked about Shizuku, but they were equally happy expressions.

"...Don't get me wrong, I don't like Kaori."

"Don't get me wrong, Yue, I don't like Yue."

The two tsunderes looked at each other as if in a mirror. They turned their heads away from each other, pouting in displeasure, their cheeks slightly flushed.

[Also, regarding Kaori-sama, I obtained testimony from a member of the Kaori Cult. One member, upon witnessing Yue playing a prank on Kaori-sama, suggested, "Should we assassinate her?" Kaori-sama was furious. She then went around warning the members, "Yue is my precious friend. Anyone who dares to attack her will be dismembered!"]

Kaori lay on the round table, muttering quietly, "We are not friends, we are rivals in love." Yue seemed embarrassed and glanced at Kaori frequently.

[Another surprising thing is that through interviews, I learned that the Yue clan actually has a deep respect and admiration for "that" Tio clan.]

Tio opened her eyes wide in surprise and said, "Respect, respect your beloved concubine?"

Because Yue had just said "Give me back my admiration", Tio seemed to find it very strange.

Yue's cheeks turned even redder, and she seemed about to try to defend herself, but Hajime began to read quietly.

When Yueshi spoke of Tioshi, she generally looked inconsolable, but her words were tinged with respect and kindness. One remark, perhaps a careless one, best demonstrated this... "She never changes... and is reassuring."

Indeed, the Yue clan seems to have the same feelings towards the Tio clan as Princess Shia.

"...No, don't misunderstand me. I don't respect Tio."

"Haha, is that so? Yue doesn't respect me, but having me by your side makes you feel at ease, right?"

Tio's tone sounded like a prank, but it also conveyed joy and kindness. Yue finally lay down on the round table.

"I saw Yue's rare appearance."

Seeing Yue trembling with shame, Hajime put on a peaceful expression and turned to the next page.

[Shizuku's answer was too serious and not interesting, so I'll omit it.]

"…I'm sorry I was too serious. I'm sorry I wasn't funny."

Shizuku once again fell into the ponytail defense; perhaps she was unexpectedly vulnerable.

As others have suggested, Tio possesses exceptional intelligence and a broad mind, apart from her erratic personality. Here are excerpts from her memorable speech.

Tio: "Hmm? Describe Yue and the others in one sentence? Hehe, were you expecting words like 'rivals'? Unfortunately, not really. Let me think about it, to me, everyone is... 'miracle'.

Yes, it is a miracle. It is a miracle that I can be here with you all now.

An ordinary boy who climbed out of the abyss, a vampire princess who broke free from the three hundred year seal, the only rabbit-man of this era born with magical powers, and a girl who even holds the apostle of God in her hands.

Who could have imagined this? Not even God could have imagined it. My meeting you is a miracle. Your existence itself is a miracle.

I am now in the midst of a miracle, what a happy thing it is."

Tio lay on the round table. "I said it, I did say it. I accidentally said the truth." She felt ashamed. Even Tio felt embarrassed when her companion, who was called a miracle, re-examined her words objectively.

With that, Yue, Shia, Kaori, and Tio lay sprawled on the round table, while Shizuku went into ponytail defense. That left only four survivors: Hajime, Kouki, Ryuutarou, and Suzu. Kouki was half-dead from the comrades' commotion, so effectively, there were only three of them left.

"What a terrible magazine! I'm the only one left of my team. The rest are all wiped out."

"Nagumo-san... just like Shizuku-shizuku, you gave a rather insignificant answer, right?"

"However, compared to Shizuku, Nagumo also talked about some interesting topics, so they were not omitted."

"Nagumo...it seems like you're used to being interviewed, huh?"

"My mom is a popular shojo manga artist and often gives interviews to magazines. And she's known for her ability to shock people with her answers, so she always prepares interesting answers beforehand, and I'm forced to practice with her."

You never know where or what skills you will need in life.

Ling turned to the last page of the special issue on qualified candidates.

"Ah, it seems like it ends with an interview with Yue-san."

Yue's body trembled, and she seemed to be trying hard to recall whether she had said anything shameful.

Hajime saw Yue like that and thought to himself, "How cute!" and turned his attention to the report.

I'm inquiring again with the Yue clan about Princess Shia becoming the Nanyun clan's lover, and the other women's advances. From her first visit to Feiyabergen, even the outsiders could see the strength of her bond with the Nanyun clan. Will our Princess Shia be treated like a wicked mother-in-law? As a fellow citizen, I must confirm this.

"Sure enough, she knew Yue wouldn't budge, but she still wrote it. What a reckless person."

From the moment she refers to Yue as her "mother-in-law," it's clear that Editor-in-Chief Maou has a clear grasp of Yue and her relationship. While this monthly magazine is intended to inspire demihumans, her editorial spirit is evident in her willingness to "push Shia" despite the risks involved.

[Having said that, since this is the last time, I will take this opportunity to apologize to Yueshi and publish her words verbatim.]

"Ah, she's showing weakness."

"As expected, she's still afraid of Yue."

Ling and Ryutaro read the silent message from Editor-in-Chief Mao, "Please forgive me for writing so much," and a wry smile appeared on their faces.

So, what did Yue, a special being who absolutely remained motionless, say...

Because there were so many people lying on the table, Ling was asked to read on their behalf.

[…Hajime has given me so much importance. If he hadn't led me out that day, I would still be trapped in the darkness of the abyss.]

Everyone took a breath when they heard the unexpectedly heavy words.

[…Hajime gave me a reason to live. I met my best friend, someone I admired, and even made friends with whom I could argue. And, I believe that Hajime will definitely give me many things in the future.]

So I also hope that Hajime can obtain many "important" things, whether they are people, objects, or anything else. When this journey ends, I want to see Hajime surrounded by many "important" things, in the sunlight.

So Yue accepted Xia, because Yue hoped that the person she loved most whom she met in the darkness of the abyss would be able to laugh under the sun one day.

The space was silent, as if even the little bugs didn't dare to make a sound.

Anyway, Hajime lay on the round table, his face flushed. He seemed very embarrassed to hear one of the truths that the vampire princess had never told him.

The sight of the monster from the abyss trembling in shame was truly bizarre.

“…In the end, Nagumo-kun and the others were all wiped out.”

"Ha~ They're so sweet, I really want to eat spicy food. Kouki, let's go."

"Okay, okay, you're right, let's do it. Ah, let's try to take a route where no one can see us, Ryuutarou. I don't want to be seen by the people in the city right now. I'm walking with you, a man."

"Ah, wait, Suzu is going too! She can't stay in this atmosphere."

Guanghui left the table with Ryuutarou and Ling.

After that, Hajime and the others lay on the round table for quite a while. Unexpectedly hearing their companion's true feelings seemed even more embarrassing than they had imagined, and they were so happy that they didn't know what expression to make.

The sunlight shining through the trees falls onto the round table, forming a spot where sunlight converges.

In the sunlight, the sight of Hajime and the others sprawled on the round table together—I see, it was indeed a miraculous sight, as if hinting at the bright future they were hoping for.

In addition, the "Monthly Feiaberugen Re-Edited Edition No. 1" was extremely popular, especially among demi-human women, and was continuously reprinted.

Princess Shia's story is a true Cinderella story, admired by all demi-human women. Since then, Shia's story has become a representative fairy tale of the Feyalbergen, and has even been published in books, continuing to be passed down.

Postscript to Volume Eight

Thank you very much for reading "Ordinary Occupation" Episode 8.

I am Bai Miliang who likes middle school students.

What did you think of Episode 8? Are you satisfied?

Baimi... I'm so sad! No, writing is always a joy, but describing the characters' love stories is like walking in a poisonous swamp. The blows of shame are like continuous damage, draining my blood bit by bit... Because this episode is very focused on the love story...

Anyway, putting aside Bai Mi’s shame, let’s talk about the plot of this episode. I think this episode has many twists and turns.

The biggest change is that Shia's dream came true, which took seven episodes.

I'm curious about the readers' reactions. Will they be like, "Finally?" or "It's come to this, I might as well just be with one person for a month"...

In any case, white rice is trembling.

Speaking of changes, Hajime's mental side had also undergone a transformation. Before this, his travels and encounters with various people had gradually influenced him. However, now that he had finally obtained one of the means to return, this fact had caused a noticeable change in him that was visible to others.

What do readers think of this change? Bai Mi is apprehensive.

The so-called change is always frightening, and always makes people both look forward to it and fear of being hurt.

All in all, the story of "Ordinary Occupation" is coming to an end.

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