Glitch Street (3)
I wanted to get Hina's attention. I wanted to be praised.
In truth, that was all.
The reason I intervened in the [Eden Treaty] was for Hina's pure love.
My decisions and all the situations that resulted from them.
Thanks to me, the story changes.
But I,
'······Did I make the right decision?'
I can't be sure. I can't be confident which choice is best.
I haven't deeply reflected on the end of my choices.
Just a vague expectation that it would end in a story where everyone is happy.
'I've been trying only to make Hina look at me.'
There was success in the effort. I met more Hina than in the original work. I even had late-night private meetings with her.
'Her Bond Rank with Hina isn't steadily rising, is it. ······No, it probably is minus.'
The road ahead is long. If I did even a little to make Hina dislike me, her favorability would plummet immediately.
The difficulty of pure love is extreme. Because I'm a clone of Makoto.
Anyway.
What I prioritize first in the [Eden Treaty] is one thing.
'Protect Hina.'
On the day of the signing ceremony, the Ancient Cathedral of Communion is obliterated by Arius.
In the battlefield of Armageddon, Hina fights to save Sensei.
Despite Hina's efforts, Sensei is seriously injured.
As a result, Hina receives a huge shock and her heart breaks.
'I must prevent that situation no matter what.'
I don't want to see Hina suffering.
Of course, I don't intend to create a donut hole in Sensei's stomach.
I don't want to mark the period after the [Eden Treaty] as A.D., that is, After Donut.
The decisive moment is near.
Sensei, designated as an observer of the [Eden Treaty], visits Gehenna.
"Long time no see, Sensei."
I greet Sensei.
In the original work, Sensei would meet Makoto for the first time at this point.
"Has Makoto been doing well?"
But I already have a close relationship with Sensei.
Somehow, I ended up in the position of a colleague that Sensei relies on.
Surely, Sensei's trust is higher than Hina's favorability towards me.
Of course, I don't intend to have Sensei lick my horns.
"From what I see, the supplementary class seems to have been handled well."
I created a connection with the supplementary class. I directly met them.
"Yeah. Thanks to Makoto's help."
When the second evaluation test was held, I was the one who supported the supplementary class that came to Gehenna Autonomous Zone.
I helped the Gourmet Research Society, which had a bounty on the Prefect Team's head, so I got a bit of dislike from Hina.
'It's fine. I'm used to being the villain. ······Hic.'
By the way, the new truck of the supply club was flooded.
Also, the evaluation test was a failure. I stopped the test papers from being lost by interfering with the hot spring development department, but I couldn't return by the promised time.
It was a natural result.
At that time, my knowledge was that the supplementary class wouldn't pass.
I understand the situation, but on the other hand, I'm anxious.
'Even if I intervene, the result won't change.'
I'm afraid that even the [Eden Treaty] story might not change.
'No, it can't be. I will definitely protect Hina.'
I gathered my resolve and spoke to Sensei.
"It's an honor. What I did was a minor assistance. It's nothing compared to before."
"Even that was enough help."
I exchanged warm conversation with Sensei.
It's a heartwarming scene, but there are gazes that don't look favorably on me.
"This is unfair! You're being cowardly, President Makoto-!!!"
Ako suddenly pops out.
Ako with an unpleasant face pointing at me and grumbling.
"You plan to cooperate with Sensei before the signing to bring down the Prefect Team? What kind of conspiracy are you scheming this time!?"
Ako, the conspiracy theorist, is running wild. I need to calm her down.
"Ako, don't make the story weird. There's no way Sensei, a good ally, would bring down the Prefect Team."
I wave my hand to shoo Ako away so she doesn't burden Sensei.
"But you don't know what you'll do to Sensei! You, you did some atrocious schemes back then!"
But Ako, who has formalized 'conspiracy = Makoto', is tenacious.
She harbors deep resentment from the defeat in the bet where she had to do collar play.
"It's fine. I trust Makoto."
In the midst of confusion, Sensei suddenly adds a line.
"S, Sensei······, saying such things without hesitation is troublesome!"
My face flushes at Sensei's words.
Sensei is someone who surpasses anything in Kivotos in appearance. I can't let my emotions waver.
"Kuh! Sensei has such close friendship with President Makoto······. T, that means the administrative officer of the Prefect Team, me, has been missing information!"
Ako biting her lower lip anxiously.
Ako's stress is piling up. I'm worried she might come looking for me again soon.
"Senior Makocchi."
Iroha glaring at me with a smug face for some reason.
"Supplementary class······. You did something else behind my back, didn't you."
"Ah."
Got caught. The supplementary class matter was a secret from Iroha.
I nervously avoided Iroha's gaze.
"Even if you're busy with the Eden Treaty, I can't not know every move of Senior Makocchi."
Whoa, dangerous. I'm in a crisis of being interrogated by Iroha about the details.
"Then I'll head back to Schale."
Sensei is preparing to leave.
He's planning to slip away alone while leaving me behind.
Just as I was about to stop Sensei's escape,
"······The farewell for Sensei is mine."
Hina appeared.
"Ah. P, President? I thought you were on a business trip until tomorrow?"
"Yeah. Because the work ended quickly."
Then Hina's gaze turns to Sensei.
"Then, shall we go. Sensei?"
Sensei is about to go out with Hina.
"Wait a minute-!!!"
I desperately jumped in between them.
I didn't want to have Hina taken from me by Sensei in front of my eyes.
"I will go with you too."
Hina, hearing my words, showed a somewhat hesitant expression.
"President Makoto, I have a conversation I need to have with Sensei. Unfortunately, I would like you to step aside."
Hina probably wants to ask Sensei about what happened at Trinity.
As a continuation of the previous conversation regarding the [Eden Treaty].
Since it's sensitive content, having me there would be problematic.
"In that case, I absolutely can't step aside! T, the President can't be absent from a place where the Prefect Team President is present!"
But I stubbornly delay the situation.
Even if I look like a villain interfering with Hina, I can't back down.
My immature jealousy, but I can't bear it. I don't want Hina to be taken by Sensei.
"······."
Hina stares at me silently for a while. I feel silent pressure. But I endure Hina firmly.
"If that's the case, it's fine. ······Is Sensei okay with that?"
"Yeah. I'm fine too."
Eventually, Hina approved me. Sensei reacted the same.
The two of them lightly accepted me.
'Really? Even like this it's okay?'
I got sandwiched between Hina and Sensei. It was surprisingly natural, to the point I was dizzy.
"Ah."
Before I knew it, Sensei and Hina were ahead.
I was left dazed and followed them, thinking I might fall behind.