Extra Story I
(Takenaka POV)
A classmate in middle school, with whom I did not get along well, insisted that I purchase a wooden sword since I was a mber of the kendo club, and I was unable to refuse. I never thought that the wooden sword from Kyoto that I was forced to buy on an excursion would prove to be useful here.
The high school, which was in the suburbs, had such lax security that two trespassers could effortlessly slip in at night to the point that I was concerned about their security.
We moved through a corridor between the first floor of the school building and the old school building to avoid attracting attention. Beyond that, the door to the top floor, which led to the rooftop we were aiming for, was locked with chains and a padlock, but fortunately, it was easily opened by striking it with a wooden sword.
Wahaha, now Im a definite accomplice, right?
Looking at the fallen chains, my colleague, who was the most trusted mber of the group, laughed without any sense of tension.
Because of my own selfishness, she snuck into the school late at night, which she had no connection to, and was thus made to bear the brunt of the cri, but thanks to her carefree laughter, my heart, which had been wracked with remorse until a mont ago, was put to relief.
Im sorry I didnt an to involve you, Hirai.
No problem. If there is anything I can do, I would be willing to help. A life is at stake, after all.
She knitted her eyebrows with a grin and nodded her head emphatically.
If nothing was done, the worst would surely co to pass. If so, I would struggle against the odds, even if the chances were close to zero.
Well, just doing it wont be enough to get things all fired up If Hakamada is saved, Id like a reward from you, too.
I responded, Whatever I can do, Ill do, when the baby-faced Hirai expressed this to and fiddled with the ends of her loosely tied-up fluffy hair like a poodles tail.
After a brief silence, the fla of desire ignited in her large, black eyes.
Then, then, then! If successful, can I have you, Takenaka, model nude sketches in front of !
!?
Had it been Hakamada instead of , he would have made a full-blown remark while yelling out with all the force of a horse race. Having braced myself to co here, I was prepared to engage in a battle, only to have my spirit, which had been strained to the limit, instantly loosen with her outrageous remark.
Hey, hey! Nude drawing!
I-Is it full nudity?
Yes! Full nudity! I have been wondering for a while, but Takenaka~, you have a remarkably attractive figure, neither too thick nor too thin, and on top of that, you have this perfect countenance I would love to sketch your entire body if you would be so kind as to give so of your thanks for my future thin book productions!
With a suspicious look that one would not expect directed at a man, the corners of her mouth slackened, and Hirais hands moved in a wagging motion.
This person truly was outrageous.
That can I at least be half-naked everything is a bit too much You know, ethics, morals, compliance
Ehhhhh!! Didnt you say you would do anything!!
Ugh
A small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
Okay
WoahhhhhhI did it!!
What an outlandish devils contract
The baby-faced beauty sprang up and down in delight. The fact that the owner of this particular taste was older than was another incomprehensible matter to .
Hehehe, have your shoulders relaxed a little?
Was that a joke?
No way? I will be compensated for my efforts.
After all, Hirai was always Hirai
With a heart of steel unafraid of any situation or occasion, and the willingness to devote all her energy to her beloved category, there would be no more reassuring ally in this situation if her sexual proclivities were to be overlooked. I felt that my already-tightened spirit would have relaxed considerably more if I hadnt thought about it in that way.
Hehe, well, lets leave the playfulness at that Takenaka. Youve really changed.
Is that so?
Yeah. I never felt like you would be so reckless before. You wanted to be of help to soone, but you were clumsy, reserved, overthinking things, and would go around and self-destruct.
Is that the way I looked to be?
Aha, you didnt realize it yourself, did you?
Hakamada has beco an important person to you, hasnt he?
Its only been a short ti, but its been enjoyable so far.
Takenaka You are not good with cats?
Please listen to Hirai is eyeing suspiciously again
Takenaka, do you genuinely think Aoyama is going to have a gender change? Wanna bet on it?
Does Yagura talk or sothing? Oh no I didnt an anything deep, I was just curious, ahaha.
I know a great ran place in front of the station, the roasted pork fillet is incredibly tasty.
Um Please dont sleep while standing up, its really dangerous, so if you get sleepy, please retreat to the back room. Im not sleepy. Well, it would be troubling if you get a nosebleed from a blow to the face like I did one day.
At that convenience store, Hakamada told many stories. Stories of trivial things, invitations to dinner, and he treated like a friend who was close to his age.
At first, all I hoped was that he would just go away. I thought that if I liked him or anything, I would beco attached to him and eventually it would just get harder and harder again.
To think that it would be great to taste good food.
But I couldnt lie about my feelings to that person who honestly adored .
It wasnt for so noble cause that I wanted to save soone. The truth was, I just didnt want to hurt myself.
Even still, I questioned if it served any purpose to keep frightening and misleading others, and I certainly had a desire to be rewarded sowhere, notwithstanding it was for my own sake.
The unbearable regret that bound , which I had given up on releasingWhen that person loosened them, I felt as if I could finally breathe.
I was truly happy that he believed in and relied on .
The voice of a cry for help was interrupted by a noise that lingered in my ears and would not subside. My sweat-soaked fingers gripping the wooden sword were concentrated with strength. I didnt want to have regrets like I did with Suzuki.
So I will save him. Absolutely.
I see. Then I have no further words.
Hirai.
Hmm?
I am counting on you.
Likewise. Well then since we are running out of ti, I guess its ti for a switch.
Without any further teasing, Hirai giggled once more and then closed her eyes as if she were sleeping as I pressed my hand against the heavy, rusted door to access the rooftop.
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