Chapter 20 Mother Teresa.
“…………”
The air froze.
Or rather, time stopped.
Weird.
Was my power time manipulation?
If so, I want to rewind time right away and choose not to enter this academy.
“…..It’s amazing you can refuse in this situation.”
[So cool. I can’t believe you can toss away your pride so easily.]
Kirako and the parasite’s words.
What are you two saying.
You can’t protect yourself with pride.
“Huhhh!? You’re refusing in this situation!? I-I’m just saying….”
Hakuhou stammers in shock.
“Oh, is that okay then?”
Urazumi, who always acts bothered, looks at me rather concerned for some reason.
What is it you two?
“Yes, of course. While Hakuhou-kun can properly use his powers, I only just awakened mine recently. (Hakuhou-kun style) I’m no match.”
Hakuhou is not worthy.
[No, you do have pride!]
“Hmph, so you’re scared. You gave up thinking you can’t beat me.”
Hakuhou smiles smugly, trying to keep up appearances.
……I’ll kill you.
[Even in your mind it’s a super quiet, super murderous voice……!]
“There’s no way a coward like you defeated a vicious monster like that oni. It’s lame.”
Now that he knows I won’t fight, Hakuhou thoroughly looks down on me.
Honestly, I’m furious at his words and actions.
Hell is too lukewarm. Purgatory.
I want him to suffer his whole life, regretting he was ever born as he dies.
But I’m holding back.
Why?
Because Hakuhou is plunging into the abyss himself.
He’s an idiot.
You want to denounce me but you’re just digging your own grave.
Looking down on others like this, no one around will feel good.
Plus I’m on great terms with our classmates.
After all, I’m an ikemen.
[Was it necessary to emphasize your looks here?]
Students only think in terms of looks and cuteness.
If a hot guy like me acts politely and kindly, I’ll easily be popular.
They’re simpletons. While Hakuhou looks down on me, those around don’t feel good.
He’s a good-looking guy too, but with his haughty personality, I’m much more popular than he is.
Trying to denounce a popular student will just lower Hakuhou’s own reputation.
“That’s going too far, don’t you think?”
“Suddenly saying stuff like that must shock Kuchinasi-kun too.”
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Too focused on denigrating me, Hakuhou doesn’t notice, but our classmates are saying such things. Heh, see?
You’re not properly observing those around you, are you Hakuhou-kun~?
Also, speaking ill of others never raises your reputation.
So I would never badmouth others in public.
“(Though I do say some terrible abusive words in my mind.)”
You’re free to speak your mind.
Now then, let’s see how far Hakuhou’s reputation falls.
As I leer in anticipation…
“I cannot let that pass…”
I heard those words. Of course, not my voice.
It was the voice next to me…Kirako’s.
“What!?”
[Why are you most shocked!?]
Ignoring my astonishment, Kirako glares at Hakuhou.
“Yoshihito is not a coward, ill-natured, secretly rotten, listless, incompetent, or anything like a muddy, worthless person!”
“Hold on a minute!”
You didn’t have to go that far!
Those are all just your thoughts about me!?
I’ll blast you away!
“You are…ah, Kuchinasi-kun’s childhood friend, right?”
“That’s right. So I understand Yoshihito better than you. He would never lose to the likes of you!”
Kirako, who has no chest, puffs up confidently.
Whaaaaaaat!?
What the hell are you saying!?
Are you stupid? Retarded!?
I knew it but!
I never imagined she would defend me like this in this situation…!
[It’s great though. Having someone on your side here is invaluable, don’t you think?]
You fool!
It’s not that she sincerely cares for me!
She just saw I didn’t want to fight so she’s trying to force me into an unavoidable battle!
See, because of her covering for me, an atmosphere of [you’ve gotta step up as a man now] is starting to spread…!
Evil…all the evil in the world…!
“Kyaa! she just can’t stand it when someone badmouths her boyfriend after all!”
“The eloping couple! Of course!”
I hear the vile voices of my classmates.
Before, when Hakuhou’s reputation was dropping, they sounded so nice. Now they are a shinigami’s voice I want to hear least.
Th-that’s right.
I didn’t expect Kirako to interfere like this.
And that reason is this. I thought if she shielded me with so many eyes on us, this would happen.
Regrettably and unpleasantly, we’re thought to be that kind of relationship.
And she hates it just as much.
I didn’t think she would take action that would further solidify that misunderstanding.
With them squealing like that, now’s my chance.
I secretly spoke to Kirako.
“Are you sane! If you do this sort of thing…”
“Yes, I know. If I do this, the one who will suffer is me.”
Isn’t it rather awful to suffer from being thought of as in a romantic relationship?
But Kirako had firmly grasped the risk.
Idiot…
Then why…
“So why…!”
I look at Kirako, unable to comprehend. She looked at me and smiled tenderly.
It was kind, full of love. Even Mother Teresa couldn’t smile so tenderly.
“Because you would suffer. If it’s for your sake (suffering), I can take this much.”
“Y-you…!”
Take back what I said.
What Mother Teresa.
She’s a demon herself!
[Ummm….what exactly is your relationship? How did it become like this…?]
The parasite doesn’t need to know.
“…You can care so much for another to that extent?”
“Hm?”
While I’m anxious and afraid of Kirako, Hakuhou muttered softly.
Oh, what’s this?
“I’ve never had a woman like that around me. Dignified, noble, and compassionate.”
“W-wait a minute?”
Sensing an uneasy mood, Kirako panics.
Meanwhile, anticipation swells in my chest.
Please, please…!
Hakuhou, decide…!
“Yes, I’ve decided!”
Really!?
“Kuchinasi-kun, with your girlfriend, Kirako Kuromitsu-san on the line, fight me!”
He declared, pointing his finger at me.
Who are you pointing at, scum.
But I’ll let it slide for now.
[Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!]
A development worn out in manga and anime. But that makes it perfect.
Amidst the cheers from my easily influenced classmates, Kirako’s eyes were wide.
“W-w-what!?”
She panics greatly.
She’s even broken out in a cold sweat.
She looks to me for help, even grabbing my sleeve.
So to reassure her, I gave a kind smile.
Nichaa……. smiles
“Fine. If you’ll drag Kirako into this, then I’ve reached my limit too. I won’t hand her over.”
“Whaaaaaat!?!?!?!?!?!?!”
[Whoa, I’ve never seen such an evil grin…]
I must have been as compassionate as Mother Teresa.
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