Chapter 33
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 33
Chapter Title: 4.5 Morning Classroom Scenes
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After wrapping up my playful backyard date with the Student Council President,
I stepped into the classroom and took my seat. That's when Nanami came over.
"Naibusu! Did you come to school with the Student Council President this morning?"
Nanami had always been a bright personality, but ever since the bullying issue got sorted out, her vibe had gotten even more radiant.
Nice. She radiated so much energy that just standing nearby made it spill over.
"Yeah. We happened to run into each other on the way."
"By chance?"
As she spoke, Nanami casually plopped her butt down on my desk.
It was the most natural motion in the world, like the spot had been hers from the start.
"What an amazing coincidence. Running into the Student Council President and walking to school together."
She crossed her legs, making her healthy thighs stand out even more. Her already short skirt rode up higher, to the point where it seemed like her panties might peek out any second.
Hehe. Just as I thought, he's looking. 'If it looks like it's gonna show but doesn't quite, guys can't help but stare!' Big sis's strategy is working perfectly today too.
She was doing it on purpose?
Luckily, I'm the only guy in our class right now. If it were anyone else, she'd definitely get labeled as easy.
I wish Nanami would be a bit more careful.
"Doesn't the President usually come by car? What was it... Rollercoaster?"
"...Rolls-Royce?"
"Yeah, that."
"Even she must have days when she feels like walking. The weather's nice today, after all."
Perfect, now's the time! Just play it natural here...
"True. On a nice day like this, I wonder if anyone's up for hanging out somewhere~."
"Even if the weather's nice, these days are too dangerous. Best to hole up at home."
"Y-Yeah. It's risky outside."
Naibusu, you idiot!
Why?
I'm just worried because Nanami seems like the type who'd be an easy target.
"You stay home and behave yourself, Nanami. Don't even think about wandering around. I can't protect you all the time."
"Naibusu..."
Aah! Naibusu's love is so heavy! I get that you want to protect me! I get that you want to keep me tied down! But it's too much! Aah, poor me, chained by Naibusu's irons and unable to fly free! And yet... I love it! Naibusu!
Hmm.
The mind reception errors are getting worse.
Now it's at the point where I can't even interpret what I'm hearing.
Is there a service center that can fix this?
While Nanami drifted off into her own little world, Reika approached from the other side.
"Hehehe, Naibusu, I heard the rumor."
"What rumor?"
Reika was the girl who'd taken over Akane's 'legacy' of tormenting Yuuki after Akane died.
But after pissing herself in her panties, she had a change of heart, publicly apologized to Yuuki, and now she's been behaving herself.
People really do learn from a good scare. Though it didn't work on Hina.
"You're dating the Student Council President, right?"
"Me and the President? Dating?"
Come to think of it, the President did tell me to use that rumor to my advantage.
But if the person involved confirms it, it's no longer just a rumor.
"The President and I aren't like that."
"Don't try to deny it. Someone saw you two sweetly admiring flowers this morning."
Even after her turnaround, her strong-willed nature hadn't changed.
She'd become meek around Yuuki and the others, but she always came at me aggressively.
Yeah! Satomi told me everything! My bestie Satomi!
Satomi? The art club Satomi?
I glanced at Satomi after picking up Reika's thoughts, and she bolted out of the classroom like a rabbit fleeing a fox.
We had run into Satomi by the flower beds during our flower-viewing in the backyard with the President. Looks like she misunderstood and blabbed to Reika.
Still, who would've thought aggressive Reika and meek little lamb Satomi were best friends. Human relationships are such a mystery.
"Well, even if you were dating, you couldn't exactly admit it outright."
"I'm telling you, we're not. We're President's Guard and President. We live in different worlds from the start."
"Social classes still exist even in modern times, so I get where you're coming from, Naibusu. If word got out you were dating the President, people would oppose it left and right."
Reika nodded to herself, convinced.
Normally it's President and guard, sure, but when no one's looking, the roles reverse for sure. Naibusu trains the President and makes her his slave. The President can't escape Naibusu's beastly charm! Naibusu dyes that President in his colors!
...Reika has her own world too.
It was some seriously heavy delusion, not losing to Nanami's.
"Social class differences mean nothing if there's love! I'm rooting for you, Naibusu!"
In Reika's mind, it was already settled.
Just as Reika was giving her smug advice, an unexpected interruption came from the side.
"Naibusu said he's not. Don't force it."
The interrupter was Nanami.
She must've snapped back to reality from her own world.
"Hmph. Got any proof he's not, Nanami?"
"Well... We should believe him when he says so. It's not for outsiders to gossip about."
Even if they were dating, it'd be the President using her power to force Naibusu to stay by her side. Has to be. Or wait... Is she holding me hostage?! That's why Naibusu can't refuse the President's orders...?!
...What the hell are you talking about?
If she wanted to use power, she'd use it productively. And holding Nanami hostage? For what?
"Besides, the person Naibusu actually likes is someone else..."
"Someone he likes?"
Reika latched onto Nanami's casual slip.
The person I like, whom even I don't know? Now that's a mystery.
But Nanami just fidgeted with her fingers, not answering. Seeing that, Reika narrowed her eyes suspiciously.
What? Acting like she has some special connection with Naibusu... Is Nanami serious? I gave up because it was the President, but if it's Nanami, I won't back down!
Won't back down from what?
As Nanami and Reika engaged in their subtle battle of nerves, a third party jumped in.
"Th-The person Naibusu likes is... Kurosaki..."
It was a tiny mumble, barely audible.
Satomi had somehow snuck up nearby and muttered it.
Wait, Satomi, didn't you just run away? When did you come back?
"Kurosaki, huh."
"Hmm."
Both their gazes turned to Yuuki in unison.
Yuuki's shoulders twitched as she kept her eyes down on her book, pretending not to hear.
Charging in even after giving up being a guy. With that level of devotion, even Naibusu would waver. Kurosaki's got some scary persistence.
Love that transcends not class, but gender. I couldn't even imagine it. If it's Kurosaki, I have to acknowledge it.
Thanks to my earlier talk of 'my woman,' Satomi's words carried real weight.
Naibusu, Kurosaki, even if everyone else opposes you, I'll cheer you on!
Satomi... You seem so quiet, but you're secretly everywhere.
Yuuki gritted her teeth, acting oblivious, but her ear tips were beet red, betraying that she cared.
Right now, she wasn't just the focus of those two—she had the whole class's attention. Getting spotlighted on a topic like this would embarrass anyone.
"All three of you, cut it out. Don't make someone's private life your entertainment."
"If Naibusu says so."
Naibusu! If you keep defending only Kurosaki like that, even I'll get jealous!
What're you saying, Nanami?
"Naibusu. Keep letting these girls cling to you, and someday you'll get stabbed."
On the contrary, feel free to stab me!
...What're you saying, Reika?
"Who's clinging? I'm a pure-love guy through and through. I'll love only one person till I die."
"Hah?!" "Eek!" "Ah!"
Till death do us part, only one person?! Naibusu feels that way about me? It's heavy! Too heavy, Naibusu!
Why say that while looking at me? Is he signaling me right now? Oh no, my panties are soaked. Gotta change again! Naibusu, you jerk...!
Kurosaki! This could work! I'll root for you!
...What the hell are you all on about?
Maybe I should just shut up. The more I talk, the more it twists.
"Naibusu, by the way... What about your sword?"
I'd noticed her glancing around earlier.
Reika must've been wondering about Moonlight.
Was the shock therapy too much? Maybe she developed a complex.
"The sword? I usually keep it in my bag. Don't want it drawing attention."
I probably won't need to draw Moonlight for a while.
After wiping out those guys connected to the Yuuki incident last time, the perverts in school seem mostly gone. Any left would be hiding their true colors if they don't wanna die.
"Then... could you lend it to me for a day?"
"...You serious?"
"Please! I'm begging you!"
"Don't say silly things."
Lend it out? Moonlight?
Her tone made it sound like borrowing a game console. Unbelievable.
"Fine, at least tell me where to buy one!"
"Nowhere. Custom-made, not for sale."
I'd get it if she wanted it to look cool, but borrowing something this dangerous? What does she plan to do? Kill someone?
Not fair! Share the good stuff! Even if I offer anything, no dice, huh? Yeah, not budging.
Obviously not.
I don't wanna get arrested because my weapon was 'conveniently' at a murder scene.
"Reika. Got someone you wanna kill?"
"Huh? N-No? Not at all?"
Her reaction was blatantly suspicious. She's definitely hiding something.
"I don't know the details, but if you're in some tough spot, talk to me. I might be able to help."
"Uh, y-yeah? Uh-huh... Th-Then, later... if I muster the courage."
Looks like she does need help with something.
Reika's not a bad person deep down. She turned over a new leaf. If I can assist, I want to.
"Asking for help takes guts too. But some problems you can't solve alone, so tell me anytime. I can at least listen."
"N-Naibusu..."
What do I do... It's wet again...
...Is Reika's issue incontinence?
If so, she needs a urologist, not me.
"Huh? What?"
For some reason, Nanami and Satomi were staring intently.
"Good morning, everyone! Time for homeroom. Take your seats."
Right on cue, homeroom teacher Naiad Sis entered, breaking up the group.
"Anyone absent today?"
"Nope~."
And so, another peaceful day began.