Chapter 228: Rine

With Patrick's skills and experience, along with his group, they would be a very useful addition in training the first-year students. More than that, Haruto wouldn't have to exert extra effort. Everything was just right—skills, experience, and best of all: free. Haruto wouldn't miss this golden opportunity.

Patrick tilted his head, still looking uncertain. "Alright, I'll ask the others in the group first. Ah! You have a cellphone, right? Are you using Rine?"

Hearing that question, Haruto paused for a moment. He clearly knew what Rine was—an extremely popular communication app at the academy—but Haruto himself had never felt the need for it. "No, I don't have Rine. But... I can download it, right?" Haruto asked, with a slightly confused expression, which was rarely seen from him.

Patrick, who usually appeared calm, suddenly showed extraordinary enthusiasm. "Of course! Here, let me help!" Patrick said excitedly, reaching for Haruto's phone.

Haruto handed over his phone with a bit of hesitation. While Patrick was busy helping to download the app, Haruto unconsciously began to notice the App Store on his phone. Haruto stared at the screen, his eyes widening as he saw the various app options available.

"Wow... There are so many things here," Haruto murmured. He looked at the list of apps that included not only communication tools but also e-books, learning tools, and even games.

When Haruto's eyes fell on the games section, a flash of enthusiasm appeared on his face. Haruto smiled slightly. Before becoming who he was now, in his previous life, Haruto was someone who spent a lot of time playing games. Something about those old memories warmed Haruto's heart a little.

That was why Haruto felt a bit excited. However, as he began to check out the games available in this world, his expression immediately changed to one of shock.

"Damn! What is this! All these games are so lame!" Haruto muttered, his voice almost hitting the wall. On Haruto's screen, there were only simple board games like chess and Monopoly, a few ordinary card games, and even shooting games that felt like children's toys. Haruto's disappointment deepened.

Haruto shook his head, finding it hard to believe. "Now I know why games aren't popular in this world... everything is so boring! No wonder people aren't interested." Haruto's heart was filled with frustration, but also curiosity about how simple and limited entertainment was in this world.

While Haruto was immersed in his disappointment with the available games, on the other side, Patrick was communicating with his friends through the group chat, his expression full of enthusiasm even though the conversation was casual.

Patrick: [Hey! I managed to meet Haruto!]

Lilyana: [Really? So, did Haruto agree to the invitation?]

Patrick: [No, Haruto is busy. But, Haruto actually suggested that we help him.]

Bellina: [Help with what?]

Patrick: [From what I heard, Haruto wants us to help train the first-year kids!]

Natsuki: [Why should we help that guy?]

Patrick: [Aren't we looking to hang out with Haruto? This is our chance! Besides, we can practice while gaining fighting experience with the first-year kids!]

Lilyana: [That's a great idea! I agree!]

Bellina: [I don't mind either!]

Patrick: [Great! I'm okay with that too! How about you, Natsuki?]

Natsuki: [Alright, if you all agree, I'll join too!]

Not long after that, Haruto, who had finished downloading the Rine app, finally joined the group chat.

[Haruto has joined!]

Lilyana: [Haruto, you finally joined!]

Haruto: [Yeah.]

Natsuki: [Hey! You answered very briefly!]

Haruto: [So what? Should I answer at length?]

Natsuki: [Of course!]

Haruto sighed, feeling a bit annoyed with the seemingly endless conversation. However, he knew what needed to be conveyed.

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