My Refrigerator Turned Into A Dungeon

Violet Manor

[Squeak, squeak, squeak.]

Phew, I've finally arrived in front of the room I was looking for. Strangely enough, it feels more nerve-wracking than dungeon exploration, perhaps because it's darker here than in the dungeons.

The room's door is made of wood, but it's not that solid. It seems made of plywood, and the veneer has peeled off over the years.

Hmm, it's taken me this long to think about it, but I'm starting to have my doubts if Nina-san is really behind that door.

[Cough, cough.]

While pondering this, I heard a cough from the other side of the door. It appears that there really is no mistake about this being the right place.

[Knock, knock, knock!]

"Nina-san, I've come to visit."

I called out, and there was a movement behind the door. Soon, it clicked open.

"(Cough, cough, cough!) Ah are you okay Nina-san!?"

Nina-san, with a mask and a disheveled appearance, appeared from behind the door. But when she saw the turtle in my hand, she was startled and had a significant coughing fit. Sorry, it seems I've frightened her.

Well, that's understandable. If I opened my front door and found a muscular guy standing there with a turtle, I'd be surprised.

"Why did you bring a turtle to my house? Cough, cough!"

It seemed speaking was difficult for her, and Nina-san glared at me with tears.

Oops, I got carried away. It's not something you'd expect – a guy bringing a turtle as a get-well gift for a girl with a cold. Who even thinks of that? Well, it's me. I'm sorry.

"No, I'm sorry… This guy is a soft-shelled turtle, so I thought it's good Nina-san, who has a cold."

"Kohoho koho! Oh, really? Come on up for now."

Nina-san urged me to enter the door.

A small entrance mat is laid out in the wooden entryway, and a steel shoe stand and umbrella stand are by the wall on the left. To the right is the kitchen, and the bathroom and toilet are probably behind the left wall, according to the floor plan.

Anyway, what should I do with this turtle? Well, let's just put it in the sink for now.

[Kasha! Kasha!]

The snapping turtle is so energetically trying to escape that it's wracking the sink with its claws and making me woozy! I asked Nina-san to let me fill the sink with water, and the rampaging turtle finally calmed down.

"Phew… No, wait Nina-san. I brought you some relief supplies."

He put down the backpack he was carrying and took out the contents in order.

"Here's a bunch of stuff…Koochi, ookini koho…! Coho…!"

"Thanks. So, Nina-san, how are you feeling?"

Nina-san nodded and gestured that her throat was swollen. Her voice sounded really hoarse, and it was different from her usual melodious voice.

With that, Nina-san went back to the futon that was laid out. It looked like she was struggling with her cold.

The room is a Japanese 6-mat tatami room, and surprisingly, the window sashes are wooden, not aluminum. The walls are extremely white, but it seems someone painted over something like plaster or during a renovation.

The room's light is a string-pull one. It feels like a typical Showa-era apartment. Well, it might be more like a dorm room than an apartment.

(I see. With this setup, it's no wonder Nina-san can't invite boys to her room. The difference between her usual self is quite striking.)

The room's furnishings are minimal. There's one old round table that looks like it could tip over any moment.

The only other thing in the room is a two-tiered storage box with a bunch of books and notebooks for college use.

(Nina-san's room seems to have very few things…)

Serai-san's room had a large bed and a dresser, giving the impression of a modern college girl's room. There was a TV and an expensive-looking hair dryer lying around. So, Nina-san's room didn't quite look like a typical modern college girl's room.

By the way, Ruu's room was filled with lots of stuffed animals, a very girly room. Her study desk also seemed to have been there since her elementary school days, giving off the vibe of a room belonging to a girl living with her parents.

In Nina-san's room, there was a triangular rack attached to the corner of the long drawer, and a long dress-like garment was hanging down there with a cloth cover. But that's about the only thing that looks like a girl's room.

(Cough! Cough!)

Oops, I was looking around the room so much that I made Nina-san cough again. My apologies.

"Here, Nina-san, would you like to take some cold medicine? I'm boiling some hot water now. Ginger tea is good for a cold."

While borrowing the kitchen to boil water, I asked Nina-san if she was hungry, to which she replied with a big nod. Apparently, her cold was so bad that she could not cook a proper meal. There were dishes in the sink that looked like they had been soaked in a tub of water a long time ago.

Alright, it's your turn now, Turtle-san. We'll appreciate your existence and share you with Nina-san and me.