Masou Shoujo Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Fairly Seriously Injured Mob

"I see, so you've recently been being marked by Amanogawa delinquents..."

"Yes, especially Gindou-san, I feel like she was targeted, ouch; aw, aw, aw, aw, aww!"

As I explain the situation to Rokudou, I deliberately hold down my shoulders. With eyes closed, and lots of wrinkles. 

The injury is certainly serious, but it's nothing compared to the cruel bad ending she's been through. She suffers from about ten people, but I get about five, including yesterday's delinquents.

When I deliberately met the delinquents from yesterday in a place with few people, there were about ten of them. However, as I ran away, only about five people came after me. I don't know whether they split up or ran out of strength, though.

The only thing that made me a little impatient was that, they were gathered together in one place.

Unlike the "if story", they didn't prowl after her and lie in wait to ambush her all over the place. They were supposed to be lurking in a group of about two people, but things have become a little different than they should have been.

But if I think about it some more, this action of theirs makes sense. Originally, she was raped on the second day, and rumors spread from there. And then interested in it, the low-lifes gather and try to catch her.

However, on the second day I evaded it well. And probably, the rumor is about there's an amazing beauty at this stage. It would surely be of interest, but not as much as the former. That's precisely why, and probably why, they didn't do anything like lie in wait to catch her from the morning. I'm reflecting a bit on the fact that I should have hypothesized this much irregularity.

For that exact reason, it was really helpful for me to unravel that while I was running away.

It's true that it's a so-so serious injury, but the things that have settled it down to this level of injury are probably not only my prayers but also the number of delinquents. If I had been beaten the crap out of by about ten people, I might not have been able to get away with just bruises, even in a busy place.

"You okay!!"

"I'm, ok-, kay, aw."

"What a bunch! To think they'll be so violent!"

Rokudou clenched his fists as if he couldn't hide his irritation. 

If a student is injured so badly, it's only natural that this would happen. So pretty much, this went according to plan.

“From now on, what does Sensei think I should do? I ended up greatly put eyes on by delinquents...."

"...Sensei, will do something."

"How are you going to go about it?"

"I can't tell you the details, but I'll do something about it."

"I-, I really thank you."

Looks like he'll do something about it. 

I'm so glad~ things worked out well.

Sensei said he had something to do after this and left.

Using the "Chiretsu Group's" power was a risky gamble for me as well. But now I've more or less reached a stopping place.

I was really lucky to be in A class. If something happens to me, Rokudou Tetsurou will immediately be contacted and he will be the first to respond.

I was really lucky in that regard. 

If, I wasn't in A class....

However, I have thought that, even in that case, if I were injured, I could invite sympathy.

After leaving the hospital, within the school, I appealed in front of him that I was done in by delinquents. Specifically, I intentionally walk past him in an injured state, pretend to be in pain in front of him, mutter something as if speaking to myself, and casually consult to him when he is worried about me.

In order to make him use his Brother Power naturally, I was thinking about such a plan as well, but...

It's already over, so I don't care now whatsoever. 

It's pathetic, but I can't completely remove those delinquents. That's exactly why I chose on the method of relying on Rokudou Tetsurou.

So far it's going well anyway, so I guess for the time being I'll just be quiet until the transvenous drip is over with me.

I took a breath and lay down on my bed. I spent the rest of the day as I saw fit. And more or less, I will be in the hospital for only one day, so I'm reading a book etc.

"You alright?"

"I'm fine, but to think it's you who's coming..."

It was after-school time, and Sasamoto came to visit me, which I did not expect.

He is not a bad person. But we've only known each other for three days. His coming to visit me was unexpected.

"If I heard that the guy in the back seat behind me was beaten up badly, of course it'd bother me."

"Come to think of it, you were that kind of guy."

The story also wrote of his good character. Though his usual speech and conduct are often misunderstood, he's not a bad guy at his roots. And I didn't dislike the person named Sasamoto Tarou either.

"What is it, the way you say that. That's like you're saying it as if you know me?"

"It's a figure of speech, don't worry about it."

"Fuーn. Ah! Come to think of it, I also brought a gift."

"Sorry about that. To make you go that far..."

He handed me a brown packet. 

And when I open the inside...

"Porn, seriously?"

"Men like it, right? Those kinds of things?"

"I don't hate it, but is it a gift for a visit? This?"

"That's because I thought you were very sick at heart. And so fill yourself up with all sorts of things with that!"

On the front cover, a photo of a woman showing quite a lot of skin is boldly displayed. It's true that she's beautiful, and if someone were to ask me whether I'm happy or not, I'm happy... 

I'd be embarrassed to buy these things. Furthermore, I don't even have a copy of the book, so I'm a little thankful for it.

"Just in case, I'll take it."

"You take a good care of it!"

I put it back in the packet and put it on a nearby table.

"Then, I'm going to the bookstore after this so! Take care!"

"Thanks for coming all the way out here."

Sasamoto left immediately after handing over the gift.

Even so, he's a good guy. It's no wonder now either, just as you'd expect from someone who frequently enters the top 10 in popularity polls. And well, since he brought it as a visitor, it'd probably be rude to him if I didn't take a solid look at it.

I reached out to take out the book from the brown packet, but I heard the sound of someone entering the room. I can't look at the book until I know if someone has something to do with me, so I leave the Scripture alone for now.

It's not about awkward if someone came over while I was reading.

I hear footsteps and they stop in front of the curtain. I could slightly tell from the silhouette that they were female. Or rather, She looks very familiar.

"Izayoi-kun, it's me. Is it fine if I come in?"

I never thought that even Gindou Kohaku would come. It's a little surprising.

"Go ahead"

When I gave permission, she opened the curtain. She smiles, but I feel fear in some way.

"Excuse me"

"Thank you for coming all the way."

"Feel free not to put it to mind. If I went to school with you at 5:00 in the morning and yet, when I realized it, was told that you're being put in the hospital, of course not coming must not be an option."

She told me in a way that was so sarcastic-like. And she has a nice smile on her face. "Oh my, that's cute." Yeah, that won't go down as a response from me.

"No~. When I remembered something I forgot and went to my house to get it, I'm gone got tangled up with delinquents instead."

"Oh dear, that'd been a disaster, hadn't it?"

"Indeed"

"So? The truth is?"

With a smile on her face, she tilts her head slightly and asks the question again. Apparently, she seems not to have let me deceive her.

"When I came out of the school gate before I came here, the delinquents from yesterday came and apologized to me. We'd like to apologize for the trouble we've caused you recently, and we'd like you to tell of our apologies to him─you─as well, they said." (Kohaku)

"I don't know what is happening, but the only thing I can say is that you were doing a lot of things around behind the scenes. I somehow understood that. Could I have you explain?" (Kohaku)

Even if you tell me to explain, it's impossible. I devised a plan amidst information that would normally be impossible to know. If explained, the unnaturalness stands out. I don't need to say what's going to happen afterward, right?

"I really did forget something. But it looks like the teacher did all sorts of things."

"By teacher, you mean Rokudou-sensei?"

I nodded with a smile as if to affirm it. However, she still seems unconvinced.

"But, for some reason that doesn't feel exactly it."

"Even if you say so, there's nothing else but that."

Appropriately feign ignorance and deceive her. 

She shouldn't be able to ask anymore as well, and even if she did, she should know that I am not going to tell her anything more than this.

"That's enough. I'm leaving."

"Thanks for coming all the way out here."

She sullenly announced that she was leaving.

The displeasure must have taken over in her, like a small fish bone poking at her.

"...Izayoi-kun. Is that way of life fun? Isn't it difficult?"

Turning her back and about to leave, she asked without facing me.

"Hmm, I wonder. If you ask me if it's fun, I'll say no. If you ask me if it's difficult, I'll say yes."

"Of course...."

"However, I think that the things I've done and believed in have not been in vain, so it's not just bad things, you know."

"...Please do take care of yourself."

She opened the curtain as it was and left. I can't say I can read minds, but I was able to feel her bewilderment.

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"However, I think that the things I've done and believed in have not been in vain, so it's not just bad things, you know."

...How can he says such words?

After all, I shouldn't have gone there. My heart became more and more disturbed.

I too, wanted to become like tha...

――No, the me now is right!

That way of life suffers yourself and gains nothing. He is the prime example of that. 

He got rid of those delinquents for me. Though I don't know how he did it.

But no one will praise you for it. It's not rewarding and only hurts oneself.

What meaning is there in that?

....No good. Even as I try not to think about it, I still think about it.

This will really be the last time. Never again will I concern myself with him.

I got rid of my thoughts and went home.

TL: Maza Miya

Editor: Maza Miya

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