Chapter 3: Superpower Verification (2)
“Fer… what was that cat’s name again?”
“Yeah, that’s it. And apparently, it calls its owner ‘servant’…”
“I- this time, it’s this guy!”
Perhaps overhearing Ha-eun’s conversation with me, the staff member, with a slightly reddened face, brought over a Golden Retriever. His voice trembled a little, suggesting he had indeed heard our conversation.
“The conditions are the same as before!”
The staff member’s expression clearly conveyed a hope that the previous topic wouldn’t come up again, and I chuckled softly before turning my attention to the Golden Retriever.
Unlike the arrogant attitude of Fernandio Alexo Diablanka Jonathan IV—whose name was so long I could barely remember it—the Golden Retriever had a completely different demeanor.
“Pant, pant, who are you? You seem nice!”
“Well, how should I put this… I’m just here for a quick visit.”
“That’s great!”
Although the Golden Retriever was a large dog, its bright and cheerful smile was contagious, and I couldn’t help but laugh along.
“Could you tell me your name, by any chance?”
“My name is Yu-chae!”
Yu-chae, whose name resembled the yellow flowers of the same color as her fur, sweetly revealed her name with a gentle demeanor.
She was a far cry from the foul-mouthed cat. No wonder people call dogs “good boys.”
Without realizing it, I had instinctively reached out to pet Yu-chae’s head. Her soft, well-maintained fur glided smoothly under my hand.
**Woof- woof-**
Yu-chae, far from disliking my actions, wagged her tail enthusiastically as if to show how much she enjoyed it. Her tail wagged so vigorously that I could hear the air being swished.
“Wow, look at her tail wagging. So cute!”
Ha-eun, who loved both dogs and cats, couldn’t stop cooing over how adorable the scene was.
But since I had to complete the test, I withdrew my hand from petting Yu-chae’s head.
“Yu-chae, I just have one question. Is your owner a man or a woman?”
“Our owner is a woman! Her name is Han Ah-yeong! She’s that guy’s sister over there!”
I chuckled as Yu-chae eagerly gave away more information than I had asked for, and I patted her head again as I turned my gaze to the staff member.
“You siblings have vastly different naming senses, don’t you?”
“…The next test will be with a bird.”
The staff member, avoiding my remark, brought over a birdcage with a flushed face.
Inside the cage was a small yellow bird that looked brimming with curiosity, appearing undeniably cute.
“Isn’t that a canary?”
“A canary?”
“Yeah. They’re cute, and their singing is pleasant, so a lot of people keep them as pets. I saw one on MyTube once.”
Since it was Ha-eun, who watched animal-related MyTube channels religiously, I nodded lightly.
I wouldn’t have known just by looking at it, but if she said so, I believed her.
“Alright. Can you tell me your name, too?”
“My name is Yellowy!”
“…Yellowy?”
“Yup!”
The canary, Yellowy, nodded enthusiastically in response to my question, hopping around on the floor of the cage.
Just like Ha-eun said, it was indeed quite adorable. Even its voice, though our conversation had been brief, was pleasant to hear.
“My owner is a woman!”
Perhaps due to having watched the previous two animals’ interactions, Yellowy anticipated my next question and answered it before I could even ask.
Contrary to its small size, the bird seemed to be surprisingly intelligent.
“Oh, thank you.”
“Hehehe!”
Yellowy flapped its tiny wings, flying cheerfully around its small cage as if delighted by my gratitude.
“This little one’s name is Yellowy, and its owner is a woman.”
“That is correct. With that, the basic verification is now complete.”
The staff stepped out of the verification room and sent my girlfriend away, possibly because there were no more animals left to test. Although he told us we could go back to the staff who had initially guided us, it felt like we were being kicked out.
“…That guy is definitely doing this because he thinks we gave the cat a weird name, right?”
Ha-eun must have felt the same as I did.
In any case, I headed back to the staff member who had given us the number earlier, with Ha-eun by my side.
“Could you wait a moment? The verification data hasn’t come through yet. I’ll call you when it’s ready.”
Maybe because animal communication was such a rare superpower, the staff seemed to recognize me right away.
After hearing this, Ha-eun and I sat in the waiting area and started chatting again.
Since superpowers didn’t manifest so frequently that people would flock to see them, we could chat without feeling self-conscious.
“So, Su-hwan. You quit your job, right? What are you going to do now? Are you really planning to make money with your animal communication ability?”
I nodded lightly at her question and shared the plan I had already thought about.
“I’m thinking of focusing on YouTube.”
“YouTube? Are you planning to film animals like other pet YouTubers?”
“Well, I guess that’s what it’ll look like at first.”
“Do you think it’ll work? I mean, sure, pet YouTube channels are easy to grow, but…”
She looked at me, clearly worried.
Despite the rumors that pet YouTubers make a lot of money, there weren’t that many who earned enough to make a living from it.
But I was confident.
“Sis, think about it. I can film unique videos every single day. I can negotiate with the animals! I’ll give them treats and ask them to move the way I want. It’s about time animals realized that snacks they buy with their own money taste better.”
This is capitalism— Animal Edition!
“I can film a cat that doesn’t refuse to bathe for the promise of a Churu treat, or a dog that throws its food bowl to demand food. All without any animal abuse. It’s a win for me, the animals, and the viewers. A win-win-win strategy, if you will.”
At my words, Ha-eun slowly nodded.
The kinds of videos I was describing were the ones that usually racked up huge views.
“And it doesn’t have to stop there. I could also create content where I help subscribers figure out and correct the strange behaviors of their pets. That’s TV-worthy content, right?”
“Yeah, give it a shot. I’ll support you. And when you make the channel, make sure to tell me first. I want to be your first subscriber!”
“Of course. My first subscriber was always going to be you.”
“Shin Su-hwan!”
As I replied confidently to Ha-eun, I heard a staff member call my name.
I approached the counter with Ha-eun, and the staff handed me a few sheets of paper.
“You’ve passed the basic verification. Since you’re already registered as a superhuman, your information will be updated. You can print out the superpower certification online later, and the grading will be determined after an additional review by a higher authority.”
Since I had already gone through this process once with my water temperature-controlling ability, I nodded lightly and we exited the city hall.
At that moment, a text notification popped up on my phone.
[(WEB Message) Shin Su-hwan, your superhuman information has been updated by Busan City Hall. For inquiries, please contact the Superhuman Management Agency website or the Superhuman Management Department at Busan City Hall (051-000-0000).]
Seeing the message confirming the update, I grinned, feeling optimistic about the golden future ahead.
“…You’re not sick, are you?”
“Ugh, why do you always say that?”
Ha-eun, who had been looking at me with concern, smiled as if she was joking after I snapped at her.
“I know, I know. You’re about to walk down a path full of success…”
But her smile didn’t last long. She slowly uncrossed her arms and looked sullen.
“Hey, what’s wrong? Is something bothering you?”
“….”
She hesitated for a moment, then sat down on a nearby bench and began to open up about her feelings.
After listening to her, I frowned and smacked her forehead with the palm of my hand.
Slap!
It was a light tap with a bit of wrist snap, but it made a crisp sound on her forehead.
“Ouch! What was that for?”
“You were having useless thoughts, so I knocked them out of you.”
She looked at me, feeling wronged, but there was no way her complaints were going to work on me.
“I mean, seriously? Shouldn’t you be happy if your boyfriend gets a great ability? Why would you be worrying about breaking up? Do you really think I’d start neglecting you just because I got some money and superpowers?”
“Well, but…”
“No buts. I told you to stop watching those trashy dramas, didn’t I? You’re only thinking this way because you’ve seen too many dramas where guys dump their girlfriends after they get successful, like doctors or judges.”
She turned her head away slightly at my words. This was her usual reaction when I hit the nail on the head.
“Don’t worry about it. Even if you tell me you don’t like me anymore, I’m not letting you go.”
“…Su-hwan!”
Whether out of gratitude or emotion, she suddenly hugged me tightly.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. The world’s going downhill…”
An old man passing by shook his head, but I didn’t care.
I gently patted her back, as she was clinging to me.
“Ha-eun.”
“Yeah?”
“From now on, whenever you want to watch a drama, get my approval first. I’ll need to screen it to make sure it’s appropriate. Honestly, every time you watch one, it’s—Ow!”
She pinched my side hard, saying I was ruining the mood.
That’s definitely going to leave a bruise! No, it already bruised! I’m sure of it!
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