Chapter 3: Chapter 1 Part I
April.
The entrance ceremony.
I was going to school on the bus, which shook every ti it passed over a bumpy area of the road.
As I watched the landscape change from area to area, the passengers on the bus increased gradually.
Most of the passengers were wearing school uniforms.
The lone frustrated salary worker who got on the bus rembered the ti when he accidentally groped soone the last ti he got on a crowded bus.
An old woman standing in front of
stood precariously on her unsteady feet, looking as if she would fall over at any ti.
I made a mistake by taking the bus.
Even though I was able to secure a good seat, the cold wind was blowing towards
and the whole bus was crowded.
That poor old woman will have to wait until the bus arrives at her destination.
The cloudless sky and clear weather is refreshing... I think I might fall asleep.
My tranquility and peace was suddenly interrupted.
"Don't you think you should give up your seat?"
For a mont, I opened my eyes that were about to close.
Eh, by any chance, were you scolding ?
That's what I thought at first, but apparently the person in front of
was being warned.
A young, well-built, blonde-haired man was sitting down in the priority seat. I an high school student. The old woman was standing next to him. An office lady was next to the old woman.
"You there, can't you see the old woman having trouble?"
The office lady seed to want him to hand over the priority seat to the old woman.
In the quiet bus, her voice got louder and attracted the attention of the other people in the bus.
"That's a really crazy question, lady."
The boy might have been angry, ignorant, or perhaps brutally honest, but he just smiled and recrossed his legs.
"Why should I give this seat to an old woman? There's absolutely no reason for
to give it up."
"Isn't it natural to hand over the priority seat to the elderly?"
"I don't understand. Priority seats are just priority seats, and there is no legal obligation for
to move. Whether or not I move should be decided by , who is currently sitting in this seat. Will you give up your seat because I am a young man? Hahaha, that's a stupid way of thinking."
It's a manner of speaking that one wouldn't expect from a high school student. His hair is dyed blond, and there are so unexpected traits for a high school student.
"I am a healthy young man. Certainly, I don't feel that standing up would inconvenience . However, it is obvious standing up will consu more physical strength than sitting down will. I don't want to do such a useless thing. Or maybe, are you telling
to be more lively and energetic?"
"What, what kind of attitude is that towards your superiors!?"
"Superior? It's obvious that both you and the old woman have lived longer than . There's no doubt about it. However, that 'above' refers to height. Also, I have a problem with you. Even if there is a difference in age, isn't that an awfully rude and impertinent attitude?" (T/N Superior in Japanese is literally "person above"—he is saying that the "above" in the word superior refers to height, not socially "above".)
"Wha...! You're a high school student!?Honestly, just listen to what adults say!"
"It's fine, it's fine..."
The office lady was worked up, but the old woman didn't want to make the situation worse. She tried to calm her down with hand gestures, but the office lady continued to insult the high school student and looked like she was about to fly into a rage.
"Apparently the older woman seems to have better hearing than you do. Oh dear, I guess Japanese society isn't completely useless yet. Enjoy the rest of your life to your heart's content."
After showing a uselessly refreshing smile, he put headphones in his ears and began to listen to loud music. The office lady who spoke up was clenching her teeth in annoyance.
His self-important attitude annoyed her as she tried to argue with him.
Personally, I didn't get myself involved because I agreed, at least in part, with the boy.
Once the moral problem is solved, the obligation to give up a seat disappears.
"Sorry..."
The office lady tried to hold back her tears while apologizing to the old woman.
A little incident happened on the bus. I was relieved that I wasn't involved in the situation. I don't care for things like giving up my seat to the elderly or stubbornly refusing to move from my seat.
The disturbance ended with the boy who won with his big ego. At least, everyone thought it was over.
"Um... I also think that the lady is right."
An unexpected helping hand was extended. The owner of the voice seems stood next the office lady and bravely spoke her opinion to the boy. She wore the sa school uniform as mine.
"This ti it's a pretty girl, apparently I have luck with won today."
"Grandmother, it looks like it's been hot for a while now. Won't you give up your seat? It may be none of your concern, but I think it will contribute to society."
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