[Apparently, the E-class caused trouble again.]
[They’re the outcasts even within the special classes.]
[They’re all a bunch of weirdos. But I heard there’s a handsome new guy.]
[Really! Let’s go check him out later!]
And so and so
The students in this class have outstanding talents, but they lack something that makes it difficult for them to function in society. …It’s just like the elementary school I used to attend.
There, there were people who could use the “Reset” function, besides me. The precision varied depending on each individual’s skill.
Besides [Reset], there are also [instant memory] [spatial awareness] [high-speed thinking], it also has the ability to [delete] one’s own joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure.
……Ah, but that doesn’t really matter right now. Matters of the extraordinary have no relation to school life.
In any case, the goal is to create a comfortable class environment for those with such talents. The principal wants them to experience a normal high school life and be protected from the curious gazes of the general student body. This is the reason for this special class.
However, there are still some unsolved questions.
The abilities of the students in other special classes are higher than those of the general students, but they are still within the realm of common sense. But the students in this “problem child” special class……, they possess terrifying talents. The school’s upper management must have understood this, which is why they were placed in this class. However, ordinary people cannot comprehend such high abilities and perceive them as abnormal.
Ryuugazaki was able to challenge me to a race. She wasn’t going all out, but she wasn’t holding back either. And she’s not even a track and field specialist. This is highly unusual.
Before joining this class, I did some preliminary research, thinking that someone might have connections to that elementary school. Fortunately, no one seemed to be related to it. But still, these students with remarkable abilities are puzzling. Moreover, the backgrounds of some individuals are suspiciously clean.
The petite girl, Hinata, who is constantly tinkering with a computer, is likely more intelligent than me.
Tougou, who is always fooling around with his “sister”, is clearly an anomalous existence. I can see the aura of someone who has gone through a grueling trial. Even if he’s told he’s on our side, it would be hard to fully accept.
Even if their abilities are high, at school, anything too sharp will be beaten down. That’s just how people are. They must be hiding their impressive talents.
Ryuugazaki muttered quietly.
“Come to think of it, Toudou is actually talking normally with Tanaka, huh? Incredible. That guy usually has such an unpleasant look on her face and doesn’t talk to anyone. ……Well, in this class, there are a lot of people who think they’re the most important, so it doesn’t really matter if he doesn’t talk.”
“Tanaka looking unpleasant? I can’t imagine that.”
“When it was decided that Toudou would join this class, she was like, ‘Alright!’ and was all fidgety and stuff. But you guys don’t really seem like a couple……I don’t know what’s up with that. Anyway, it’s none of my business. Oh, look, Toudou just smiled for the first time! He’s pretty good-looking, isn’t he?”
Why is that? After hearing Ryuugazaki’s words, my breathing slowed down.
I see, I’m happy. That Tanaka is glad I’ve been moved to the special class–
“–Thank you for the information.”
“No problem, dude. If there’s anything else, I’ll let you know!”
If I hadn’t heard it from Ryuugazaki, I wouldn’t have known about Tanaka’s situation. I bow my head.
But Tanaka still hasn’t returned. The class is about to end.
“You two, please be quiet~, the class is almost over.”
The feeble voice of homeroom teacher Tokita could be heard.
Despite being assigned to this class, she is an exceptionally capable teacher.
Her face has a few more wrinkles, but she looks very young. Her fashion is trendy and avant-garde. Her petite stature might even be mistaken for a student at times.
However, that face clearly shows the fatigue of a woman in her late 20s. The delicate skin of Hana and Tanaka is a stark contrast. Is it from drinking too much?
Is she overworked? Ah, I’ve spotted some white hair. I’ll have to report that later.
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“Ahh……, and Togou-kun, stop cuddling with your ‘sister’ and be quiet!”
“Sorry, sorry, Tokita-sensei, but Reika’s an idiot so I’m just trying to teach her the lesson content.”
“I don’t get it at all! Reika’s an idiot!”
Hmm, Tokita-sensei is scolding them, but the atmosphere remains calm. The students don’t seem particularly tense.
I raise my hand. As a newcomer, I need to be mindful when speaking.
“–Teacher, excuse me. Tanaka hasn’t come back, so may I go look for him?”
“Eh, there’s only 3 minutes left in the class!? Toudou-kun, you didn’t submit a prior notice! And use polite language, will you! I heard Toudou-kun is actually more well-behaved than the other problem students–er, students in this class.”
I don’t understand this feeling either. Ever since that day, I’ve been acting strange. It’s true that I swore I would never make them regret it again. But separately from that, when I’m with Tanaka and Hanazono, my chest aches and I feel an urge to be with them. The information indicates I had feelings for them before.
This is something different. I’m so worried about Tanaka.
“……Hmm, you’re right, it’s during class time now. –I’ll correct myself. Please end the class without extending the time.”
“Ughhh……, just be good and listen quietly……, and use polite language…”
The teacher resumes the class, looking exhausted. It’s probably my fault, I’m sorry…… And the teacher managed to finish the lesson content right on time. She must be a highly capable teacher.
The bell rang, and I stood up, bowing to everyone.
No one seemed to pay me much attention, except Ryuugasaki, who cheerfully waved to me.
I see, the special E-class isn’t so bad after all.
I grabbed my phone and headed out of the classroom.
I didn’t get a message back from Tanaka.
…On the surface, I seem calm. But deep down, a dark emotion is swirling. What am I worried about? This is just school, there’s nothing to worry about. And Tanaka said she’d be back. It would probably be best to wait patiently in the classroom.
I don’t need logic. My instinct is telling me to go look for Tanaka. My feet start moving on their own, counting the tiles on the floor as I walk, thinking about Tanaka.
I wonder what kind of person I was before I lost my memories with Tanaka? Tanaka is treating me familiarly. I’m just confused. He’s seeing the me before I lost my memories,
–not the current me.
This is a very difficult problem. Resetting my emotions, resetting my memories. It’s like being reborn as a different person. Erasing all the accumulated memories and feelings. Can I still be called the same person? A different mentality in the same body. Then am I…an imposter? But I’ve done this many times before. Was I an imposter each time?
No–
After resetting Hanazono, we built up a relationship again. …Putting it all on Hanazono’s shoulders…
I grit my teeth, savoring the regret–
I’m used to the taste of blood. But I still can’t bring myself to like it.
But I’ve decided to move forward.
Analyzing my own emotions doesn’t give me any answers. Lying awake thinking about it doesn’t either. So I’m just going to follow my instincts–
Somehow, a nostalgic memory wells up in my mind.
Summer vacation in my third year of middle school. I had finished a job Eri had asked me to do, and returned to Japan.
I had spent most of the summer vacation in southern France. My job was to rescue a girl who had been kidnapped from Eri’s research facility. …I had to reset again. I don’t want to go back to southern France. It’s still recorded in my head, but I don’t want to acknowledge it. I couldn’t save the girl named Lydia. …I buried that memory deep down.
There were only a few days left of summer vacation. But I had made a promise with Hanazono to go to the festival together. That promise was why I came back to Japan.
I went straight to Hanazono’s house after returning.
[cough cough…You, you finally came back?]
[Hanazono? Are you okay?]
[How noisy… Just a little cold. cough Anyway, the festival tomorrow…you’re still going, right?]
[In your condition, I don’t think-]
Hanazono had caught a summer cold and was prohibited by her parents from going to the festival. I had been really looking forward to going to the festival for the first time.
So I went to the festival alone.
I had seen the festival in videos from when I was in elementary school. Lots of people gathered, dancing excitedly, buying food from the stalls… Everyone looked happy. It seemed like an inefficient gathering, but there was something fascinating about it.
I really wanted to know the reason behind their smiles.
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