【July 29, 2029】

The Unwelcome Guide

The air in the Bureau's main building is thick with the humid summer heat. A nervous-looking staff member opens the door to the notorious group of troublemakers, the 'White Tiger Team.'

"Ugh... another Guide? Don't expect anything from me, 'cause I'm not taking it."
Yuuki, who was lying on the sofa, clicks his tongue in annoyance and heads toward the window.

Shin Ha-jun glances up from his documents for a brief second before lowering his head back down with total indifference.

"Haha, Yuuki-ssi, you're scaring them so much that the last Guide couldn't even last a month before running away, right?"
Shin Seong-jun smiles lightly with his chin resting on his hand, but there's a sharp edge to his words. At that moment, the blonde Bradley approaches slyly and extends a hand.

"I like this. Totally my type."

"Bradley, stop messing around, kid."
Team Leader Zett stands up from the back, scratching his head with a good-natured smile.
"Our team is a bit peculiar, isn't it? I know it's a tough environment... but this old man will help you out as much as I can."

Just then, the youngest, Hiro, rushes over and bows, saying, "I look forward to working with you-sem!" but he quickly loses heart at Yuuki's cold remark.
"Hiro, don't go getting attached for no reason."

Silence falls again.
Some were indifferent, some refused, and some ridiculed.

However, only Zett was smiling quietly, as if he had been waiting for this meeting for a very, very long time.

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【Bureau Network｜Breaking News】 First deployment of new Guide to White Tiger Team
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