Story 3-13:『First Contact』
calling out that na caused them to pause and a silent atmosphere hung over the classroom.
Everyone’s line of sight in this confined space were on . It was 100% in astonishnt.
“… Tamaki? What happened?” (Sajima)
“… What is it?” (Tamaki)
I carefully made sure that my voice didn’t sound hollow, but was only able to say a few words.
“Calling out this brat’s na… that’s unusual…” (Sajima)
…Eh? I frantically endured it and leaked out a voice.
I forgot that I had used Katsuragi’s na so few tis.
I’ve now been using Katsuragi’s na on a daily basis. I had gotten used to the warm sensation from every ti I used it.
I want to protect that feeling.
“No, I had forgotten that Katsuragi had been called to the horoom teacher a little while ago. I was told to bring… him.” (Tamaki)
A lie. I made sothing up.
It’s fine. I deceived him. If I can make it out of this place I don’t care.
Samjima was silent for a short while before clicking his tongue.
“Just as it was getting interesting… hey! Go!” (Sajima)
“Ugh!?” (Daichi)
He kicked the belly of the fallen Katsuragi and left the classroom with his bag.
Probably because there was no longer a reason to be here. Classmates began to leave in groups.
Because they were spectators for the bullying by Sajima.
“Tama-chan, bye-bye.” (Nanami)
“Yui-chan, be careful okay? That guy, there’s no telling what he’ll do.” (Shuri)
“… …” (Tamaki)
It saddened to hear Shuri-chan’s advice.
You’re wrong, Shuri-chan.
Katsuragi is gentle and has a strong heart.
He’s the person you ca to like, he’s the one who loves you more than anyone.
“… Yeah, thanks. Bye-bye.” (Tamaki)
Shuri-chan and Nanami-chan cheerfully waved their hands and left down the hallway.
Probably to go to Sajima. The Shuri-chan of this ti told that she liked Sajima.
He looked good and had both brains and brawn. He was a friendly guy, Katsuragi excepted… that is what Shuri-chan told .
However, I knew that was just a disguise… Though it was too late now, I wanted to talk to her.
Fuu… I took a long breath. It beca just Katsuragi and left in the classroom.
He was still groveling on the floor in pain.
Right now, I was one of his main bullies… So I think, when viewing it objectively.
If such a person were to try and say comforting words, what kind of things would Katsuragi feel?
That he was being looked down on? Would he be thankful?
I wasn’t sure. Unfortunately I couldn’t predict it because I had no experience in it, I couldn’t even consider.
I could only deal with the outco.
“… Alright.” (Tamaki)
I tried to encourage myself with a small voice.
Then, here I go.
“… Katsuragi.” (Tamaki)
“… … …” (Daichi)
“… … Are you okay?” (Tamaki)
“… … -!?” (Daichi)
Katsuragi didn’t believe what he was seeing and opened his eyes wide. However, he instantly started glaring.
“… What are you… did you hit your head?” (Daichi)
“Ah, yeah. Earlier this morning, I woke up after hitting the wall.” (Tamaki)
“… What are you talking about?” (Daichi)
“Can’t you see that a maiden is trying to cover up her embarrassnt?” (Tamaki)
“… And now you are being bossy.” (Daichi)
“Ah, sorry. I didn’t an it like that…” (Tamaki)
I attempted to retrieve a towel from my pouch, but noticed that my clothes had changed.
… Well, it would have been comical to be in clothes like that at school.
I was instead wearing the academy assigned skirt and sailor blouse.
Though I didn’t have a towel, I brought a handkerchief in my skirt every day.
Taking the light-blue checkered cloth from my pocket, I applied It to where his mouth was bleeding due to it being forcibly rubbed against the floor.
“Are you alright, Katsuragi? Does it hurt?” (Tamaki)
“… …” (Daichi)
“… Katsuragi?” (Tamaki)
Because I expected him to not respond, I called out his na again. With that, Katsuragi ca back to reality and brushed my hand away.
“… What are you doing?” (Daichi)
“Treating Katsuragi’s injury.” (Tamaki)
“That’s what I an! Why are you doing that!?” (Daichi) [TN: I feel that I should note, the raw has all of his lines so far more so as statents than as questions. Ending most lines with ‘… , omae’.]
That yell clearly held anger. Though, I wasn’t going to run away.
“I’m sorry. For everything I’ve done until now, I apologize. I’m so sorry.” (Tamaki)
I took several steps back and bowed.
“–!? What are yo-! Why are you suddenly apologizing!!” (Daichi)
“Because I noticed. The sins that I’ve been committing.” (Tamaki)
“What you are saying… I don’t get it…!” (Daichi)
“That’s fine. You don’t need to forgive . But, let treat you. I’ll be worried if that festers.” (Tamaki)
I moved to put the handkerchief that Katsuragi brushed away back to his mouth. However, he took it and wiped the blood off himself.
“… … Tch…” (Daichi)
Katsuragi put the handkerchief into his pocket as it was.
“… Don’t think that I am indebted now.” (Daichi)
“I don’t mind. I had no such intention.” (Tamaki)
“… …” (Daichi)
Katsuragi sent an apathetic look.
“Hey, you.” (Daichi)
“Tamaki Yuina. Call what you want.” (Tamaki)
“… Were you serious about feeling bad for what you did to ?” (Daichi)
“Yeah, that’s right. How many tis do you want to apologize until you are satisfied?” (Tamaki)
“Then, let hit you one ti.” (Daichi)
Katsuragi spread his mouth in a smirk and smiled vulgarly. If it was the other one, since his looks are good, I’d end up chard by the nihilistic smile, but here, due to him being a pudgy blob of fat, it wasn’t handso in the least. That gap between the two made unconsciously smile bitterly.
“Are you looking down at ?” (Daichi)
“No. However, I was thinking that you weren’t cool at all.” (Tamaki)
“You were looking down at after all!” (Daichi)
For a mont I recalled pleasantly talking to him in Rostalgia. The indignant Katsuragi stuck out his fist and entrusted it to his emotions.
So slow.
Compared to Katsuragi’s punches from the experience we gained in Rostalgia these punches were very dull. I think that I could pierce it if there were a knife in my hand.
It would also be easy to dodge.
However, evading was no good.
His fist hit my face and made a dull sound. Abandoning all attempts to brace for it, I was struck and my body was vigorously knocked onto a row of desks.
Mild pain ran through my back. My right cheek too… it seed as though it wasn’t cracked though. It just throbbed.
“… … Ah-” (Daichi)
Katsuragi let a single sound escape his mouth.
I wondered if he was regretting it? Or was he feeling pleasure? Perhaps it was the forr.
Katsuragi clenched his teeth. I heard the sound of his teeth grinding together.
“Why didn’t you avoid it…? If it’s you, you could have easily done that.” (Daichi)
“Because… Katsuragi said he wanted one hit.” (Tamaki)
“… Wouldn’t I think you were lying!? Why! Answer !” (Daichi)
“Because I couldn’t convey my feelings to Katsuragi. I truly ant my apology.” (Tamaki)
“Even if you suddenly said sothing like that… I know that you are teasing !” (Daichi)
… I wonder what kind of emotions are swirling inside of him to shout like that.
Just before this I was treating him like garbage. Even if the attitude of the hateful person who was bullying you did a 180… I wouldn’t believe it. I would absolutely suspect there was so underlying reason.
Katsuragi surely thought that as well.
Bewildernt. Suspicion. Hatred. I think those sorts of things were running rampant in him.
I want to rid him of those negative emotions. I want to restore the Katsuragi from before I ca to this place.
“… Yeah, that’s why I don’t mind. Even if you don’t for now, I want you to co to believe in little by little.” (Tamaki)
“Annoying! Don’t talk to anymore!” (Daichi)
“I won’t stop. I want Katsuragi to enjoy his school life.” (Tamaki)
“Enjoy it? My school life? I don’t want to hear that from you! Abusing to the point of violence… now you want to have fun?” (Daichi)
He drew close to and grasped my collar, pulling into a falling state.
“Don’t f*cking joke around!” (Daichi)
“I’m not joking.” (Tamaki)
“Never do sothing like this again. I want nothing to do with you.” (Daichi)
“Don’t wanna.” (Tamaki)
“I got it. I forgive you. It’s fine with that. Stop talking to already.” (Daichi)
“That’s not it. I didn’t apologize because I wanted forgiveness. I apologized to you so that we could smile together.” (Tamaki)
“—!! Enough already!!” (Daichi)
Katsuragi grew impatient at the repeated answer, took his hand off of , pushed , and picked up his bag to leave in a rush.
“Hang on!” (Tamaki)
“… …” (Daichi)
Katsuragi stopped moving at my statent.
“… Katsuragi. You don’t have to hold it in if it’s painful you know? You can open up to .” (Tamaki)
“… …” (Daichi)
Without giving any particular response, Katsuragi began moving again and left the classroom.
Checking that I could no longer hear his footsteps, I looked up towards the ceiling.
“… I wonder if the first contact went… reasonably?” (Tamaki)
『Yes, reasonably』was the impression I got from that. Because right now, I think that Katsuragi was also surely troubled.
I won’t aim too high. Because soday, Katsuragi will definitely understand .
… Well, the simple analysis is over…
“… Hey, they didn’t put anything away…” (Tamaki)
Looking at the disorganized desks and chairs, I sighed.
I think I should probably fulfill my duties as the committee chairman now.
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