Chapter 113: Chapter 4 Part II
Let's talk a little about the first sester and the day of the closing ceremony, just before the test on the desert island. I was over the moon, digesting the idea that I was going to fully enjoy my sumr vacation for the first ti in my life. However, as if to take away this pleasure from , a god of death with his sickle appeared in front of
without a sign.
"Ayanokouji, before you leave I have to talk to you a little. Please co to the Instructor's room"
This is what Miss Chabashira said just before our horoom class ended and left the classroom.
"What is this? Did sothing happen?"
Sudou, who was getting ready to leave, asked while putting his bag on his shoulder.
"I'm innocent."
"That's right. You are neither good nor bad, you are living a aningful life, steady and quiet."
"What is that sarcastic tone in your voice?"
"Sarcasm? That wasn't my intention. Did it feel that way?
What a horrible guy.... My wounded heart wept in sorrow.
In comparison, Sudou was a good guy. Now that I think about it, he got worried about
and that is why he said this...
"Hey Horikita! Erm... Since it's sumr vacation... Are you free? Maybe we can hang out a little."
Sudou sat on my desk as he went crazy over Horikita who was next to ...He wasn't worried at all about my situation, after all.
"Why?"
"Well, because it's sumr vacation, it will be a loss if you don't enjoy it. We can watch movies, go shopping."
"Ridiculous. Sumr vacation ans nothing to . Why are you inviting
in the first place?"
"W-why? Why are you so blunt?" Sudou scratched his head as Horikita didn't understand his feelings, but then he turned the switch.
"Because this is how it goes. Look, ok? A guy invites a girl to go out when it's a holiday..."
Although I felt like I wanted to see Sudou's efforts, I was called by Miss Chabashira earlier. I feel better when I finish unpleasant things quickly.
"Hey! Where are you going?"
Why is Sudou calling , again?
"Where do you think I'm going? I was called by our teacher, so it can't be helped."
"Just wait a little? Can't you be by my side?"
That expression made
feel extrely uneasy. His thick hand grabbed my arm, holding my wrist.
"Please watch over my fight. And respond well."
"Don't speak nonsense!... Bye."
While doing these worthless exchanges Horikita finished getting ready, leaving the classroom without hesitation. Sudou ended up watching in utter amazent.
"...Damn. Useless... Should I go to the club activities, instead?"
As soon as Horikita left, I was not needed anymore so I was free to go. As I was arriving in the Instructor's room, I saw Miss Chabashira waiting in front of it holding the door half-open.
"Get in."
"I don't understand the reason I was called, at all."
"Let's talk inside."
My depression degree ter rose steadily as she repeatedly returned my words with short answers. I wished this to end like those tricks at parties that end up being so funny joke.
"Do you think there is a bad reputation around you if you are asked to co into the Instructor's room? This is not a bad place contrary to your expectations. There are a lot of things that must be discussed away from all the monitoring eyes."
I couldn't see the surveillance cara which was supposed to be in a room like this.
"So, what are we going to talk about? I am busy planning my sumr vacation."
"That's a funny story. I believe you have no friends?"
"That's an exaggeration. I have so."
Although I could count everyone using the fingers of both of my hands, the number of people wasn't important. Or at least that's what they said. Wouldn't it be just fine if I set up a sumr vacation program alone to begin with?
"Today I've called you to hear my personal story."
Miss Chabashira's personal story? This was again a developnt that escalated in a completely different direction. I didn't understand the reasons behind her calling and telling
this story. Nor did I have any interest.
"It's sothing I haven't told anyone after becoming a horoom teacher until now. It's silly but listen."
"Should I make a tea before that? You must be thirsty."
I stood up from a pipe chair and opened the door of the kitchenette. Nobody was inside... I wondered.
"Don't tell this to other people. If you understand, return to your seat."
"... Alright."
Like that, I closed the door of the kitchenette and turned to Miss Chabashira.
"As a horoom teacher, how do I look to you, D class?
"Another abstract question. Is it okay if I say you look like a beautiful woman?"
The teacher didn't move an eyebrow at this joke, but I felt waves of nace on my skin.
"Let
see...If you don't mind being compared to other teachers, I'd say you're a cold teacher that has no interest for students and feels indifferent about D class's future."
She's neither as friendly as B class's teacher Hoshinomiya nor she's helping students as C class's teacher Sakagami.
"Am I wrong?"
"No, you're right. I have nothing to deny. But that's different from the truth."
Miss Chabashira made a pause there, having looked at the ceiling as if she rembered sothing.
"I've been a student in this school before. In the sa class as you – D class."
"That's rather surprising. I thought you are more capable than that, Miss Chabashira."
"Sigh... In our ti there wasn't an extre difference as it is now. You could say it wasn't a three-cornered, but rather a four-cornered battle. Until the ti we were approaching the graduation in the third sester of our third year, the difference between A and D class was not even 100 points. It was a close combat where one trivial mistake could break balance."
There wasn't a feeling of bragging in her speech, but rather one of a regretful past.
"So, that trivial mistake happened, didn't it?"
"Indeed. It ca unexpectedly. Because of my error, D class was knocked down to hell. In the end, my goals and dreams of becoming A class collapsed."
I thought that was unfortunate, but suddenly talking about such a past troubled . It was a rather unpleasant feeling.
"I don't get it. What do I have to do with this personal story?"
"I feel your existence is essential to move up to A class."
"What should I say? It's a joke, right?"
Words couldn't co out as I was happy about being flattered and praised unexpectedly.
"Few days ago a man contacted our school requesting to expel Kiyotaka Ayanokouji from school."
Miss Chabashira suddenly changed her presence as if the real issue was about to get revealed.
"That's quite ambiguous. I don't know who it was, but you ignored his will without expelling , right."
"Of course. You can't expel soone regardless what a third party is saying. As long as you are a student of this school, you are protected by the rules. However... If you cause problems it's a different story. Smoking, stealing, cheating. If you repeat any scandal, expulsion can't be avoided."
"I'm sorry, I didn't intend to do anything."
"It has nothing to do with your intentions. If I perceive it as a scandal, the expulsion becos a reality."
"Are you threatening ?"
I thought her wording was fishy, and I was right.
"Here's the deal, Ayanokouji. You're going to aim for A class for . And I will extensively follow you in order to protect you. Don't you think that's a nice trade?"
I thought she changed a lot from the ti I first t her, but never would I have thought she'd cooperate with a student. I couldn't close my mouth and laughed.
"Can I return? I have no intentions of listening to this anymore."
"That's too bad, Ayanokouji. You're gonna be expelled and D class will once again not reach A class."
Her speech and behavior weren't a stunt. She was seriously intending to cut
out. She was trying to use
for dreams she couldn't achieve.
"Let
ask you one more ti. Will you aim for A class or be expelled from school? Choose what you like."
I set my left hand on a long table and bent myself, pulling up Miss Chabashira's collar.
"I've rembered the ti Horikita expressed discomfort for you. Was it a similar feeling? As if you're entering a person's house with shoes on."
"—— Right"
Miss Chabashira who was until now completely self-assured laughed in self-mockery.
"I surprised myself. I hadn't noticed I haven't given up on A class yet."
I felt her eyes got teary slightly. I couldn't feel the usual coldness. While I was grasping my arm holding her collar, Miss Chabashira regained determination back in her eyes.
"I thought you would voluntarily lead D class, but I cannot afford to give any more ti. Decide now! Would you lend
your hand or not?"
Star Wars' protagonist Luke chose to return to his uncle's farmhouse, turning down the temptation of adventure. However, he was eventually dragged into the vortex of war. That was destiny. You might say I should have taken this woman's past story with a grain of salt. We don't know to what extent lies the truth.
"You might regret trying to use "
"Calm down. My life is already full of regrets"
This was a troubleso event that happened right before sumr vacation. Sothing I don't even want to think about. Nonetheless, I cannot lose my school life now. Throwing away your freedom in order to protect it – what a preposterous thing.
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