Fishing Ore

Comedy. One of the biggest treasures of culture. To my belief, no one can survive without a sense of humor.

Sometimes, comedy can create unexpected situations that make the crowd laugh...I was in one of these.

"WHAT HAVE I DOOOOOOOONE!!"

But there was no crowd.

"I didn't imagine I'll get an opportunity to LITERALLY catch fish! Wait...do I even need to do this in the first place? I don't wanna go fishing. I'll just go elsewhere until the very convenient gate appears again-"

"Hey there, buddy! Are you trying to take an opportunity today too?"

(Oh no. I can't get away! I'll look suspicious that way..) "Umm, y-yeah! Boy, am I glad there are so many fish in the- ..sea...eh?"

"eh?"

eh.

"Wait..don't tell me you're..."

"Me? I'm Ore! I'm fishing for a hobby, and the hobby takes the bait! hahaha!"

Comedy comes in many different colors.

"Jokes aside, I'm actually making a recorded collection of fish I caught."

"Oh, that's cool. Now, if you'll excu-"

"Say, are we the same person?"

Bullseye?

"....Have a seat."

After explaining everything, the other Ore was full of shock.

"Basketball? Hard to imagine! I've been fishing since I was just a little penguin, if you know what I'm saying. Heheh."

That's not how human evolution works.

"That's not how human evolution works!"

My sense of humor sometimes turn itself off.

"Wait. Did you hear that?"

My other self's ears were sharp. He detected a strong sense of danger nearby.

"She's back.....my nemesis."

"Back from where?"

"The sea...the deep sea."

It was a fish. A very big fish.

"Quick. Grab my gear! The time has come!"

"W-Wait, but when can I-"

"HURRY!"

Despite my hesitation, I quickly took everything and ran ahead.

"Fishing Rod? Check. Fishing bait? Check. Fishing snack? ...fully loaded.

He was eating chocolate cigars.

"Now be quiet. I need maximum focus."

It was like a movie about the old wild west. Whoever shoots first, wins.

"SHE TOOK IT!"

"No way!"

"Today I'll defeat you...Ruby Slider!"

Entering the den of those who are fishing with power, it was the Ruby Slider, a red fish that has the color of a medium-rare steak.

"Finally, a worthy catch. Our encounter will be legendary!"

The Ruby Slider turned the tides...literally. It's a big fish, after all.

"Don't let her swim away!"

"Grrr... DON'T UNDERESTIMATE MY POWERRRR!!"

And without a miracle, he pulled at full power, defeating the Ruby Slider.

"You did it! Now we can eat the Ruby Slider-"

Suddenly, I saw him taking a camera. After taking pictures of the Ruby Slider, he went ahead and-

"Off you go! Get back to your home."

...dropped the Ruby Slider back to the lake, still alive and kicking.

"B-BUT WHY?!?!"

"Huh? What did you think of me? That I kill them and eat their flesh? Ha! My desire is to record evidence of my accomplishments! The fish shouldn't be sacrificed for that kind of goal.

"A goal, huh...."

"...Fishing Ore. Your goals are very inspirational. Thank you!"

"You're welcome! Although I just finished my collection."

"Ah, then congratulatio-"

"Just kidding. I have at least hundred more fish to encounter from now on!"

"HOW MANY?!?!?"

It seems there are literally, plenty more fish in the sea.

"Man, that many..."

"Yeah. It was easy math when I got used to recording them. At first, I never imagined there would be that many in total! But I'm already halfway through."

"Eh, math isn't that hard anyway. I can easily teach the basics to anyone in a matter of a few minutes!"

We both laughed together.

And then, the very convenient gate appeared once again.

"Gotta go! I hope you'll be able to finish your collection, Fishing Ore!"

"W-Wait, aren't you gonna catch anythi- aaaand he's gone...oh well. More for me!"

I should've thought twice before taking the bait. It seems the weakest fish in the sea was actually myself.

"Math, huh....Oh no."

I went back to school.

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