
If he confronts them again, the memory of the past events will resurface, thus making him unable to show his true potential, unless the curse binding him is lost.
"I want to talk to you about something."
"What?"
"I don't know what exam will involve next, but I will prepare for the preparation for a certain plan."
"Preparation?" While walking, blending in with the environment, I put something extraordinarily important in words. I haven't even told Horikita about this.
"Take someone out."
"-What?" He froze for a moment. Maybe he doesn't quite understand what I'm saying. Realizing that I did not stop walking, he rushed after me.
"Wait, what do you mean?!"
"As I said. I'll force the expulsion from the first year. Most ideal targets three women who know about your past. If that doesn't work, then someone else. If that's not possible, then-"
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"Then..."
"Then some useless people from Class D"
"Do you understand what you're saying? From the beginning it wasn't easy to get someone out"
"Is that right? Not particularly. I have a way available now" I clenched my fists, making him distract her for it.
"What do you mean, what is this for...?"
"Depends on the situation. I can get eviction with just one punch. Aren't we?"
"But, wait a minute. Where did this come from? Didn't you make every effort to save him before?"
I did save Sudou from the eviction crisis. But that was just the past when I didn't need to aim for Class A. I was getting ready to make my way, though perhaps for a while, to that class. Which means deciding his existence is useless is mandatory. As Horikita once told me.
"Even after saving Sudou, you're going to kick him out?"
"well, not Sudou. A human with physical strength, essential to class."
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Not many students in the other classes had physical abilities comparable to her. Putting aside Kouenji, Sudou with high potential, was the most important existence.
"What will happen to our class points if someone is expelled...?"
"Of course, the best option is to get someone out of the other class." Despite saying that, if someone from our class were to be expelled, the rest would work the hardest so as not to undergo the same treatment. Not too bad either.
"You're terrible, you know?"
"You should have known that, right?"
"…Well that's it." I threatened her, my actions even approached rape. I don't think he has a good impression on me.
"What if I talk about it with Hirata?"
"I want to know about that. Hirata is not someone I can trust completely now."
"Eh?
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"You know about his past?"
"Ah, yes. He told me about it when I talked about my past. His friend killed himself, right?" Thas right. He told me his story, as if he was sorry or wanted to repent. That might be true.
"In this case, didn't his friend's suicide make him a disabled student and end up in D-class? "
"Eh-?"
"That's no excuse for someone as smart and popular as him to end up in our class." It's natural that he has a lot of absences and low grades like Karuizawa, but I haven't heard anything like that from him. There's no trace, so I can't trust him right now.
"So that's why you asked about my past yesterday..."
"To assess Hirata's situation. A trauma in the same past wouldn't sit in Class D."
After confirming that with Karuizawa, I believe Karuizawa is a trustworthy person. The problem is with Hirata. He'll be very difficult to handle. I didn't know if he was talking about the truth or the lies, so I had to figure out his figure secretly.
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"You really got an answer out of me when I didn't even say anything."
"Hmm?"
"You're not normal. Something must have happened to you too, that's what I thought."
"Not really."
"Lied." There aren't. There was no such rebuke in my case, nor was there a suicide attempt like his beloved friend Hirata.
"I knew it after seeing your eyes. You can even kill someone without hesitation. That's how I feel about you."
"Evil... Nothing dramatic happened in my past." There really isn't. So little that I can't talk about it. Only existence “White net”.
Karuizawa's eyes clutched towards me as she looked at me. He might be quite interested in the continuation. There is no doubt that hiding this will affect future events. However-. What am I gonna do with that? As if to answer the feeling behind this question, I clenched my hands even harder.The plastic made such a shrill sound, bent and shattered.
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"W-what?" I went to a nearby trash can and threw out a piece of plastic.
"I'm not going to get anyone out of Class D. I have to get back to my group. Thank you for today."
"I think it's good..."
"Then let's go back."
It was approaching closing hours and pupils were pouring out of the dressing room. Which group was the most influential when I left? Groups that return once the time is up or groups that leave just before closing. I wonder which group is the fastest. We, on the other hand, saw the disciple leave. After a while, there was nothing left but the pool guard.
"Not gone?"
"You know the answer, so why is it? I have some circumstances of my own to consider when changing clothes."
He said so, in a slightly frustrated tone while patting his jacket on the part that hid the scar. He can't show this to anyone. That's why he can't use a crowded dressing room.
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As discussed, he cannot go home before changing clothes. Being the last one to change clothes is the only solution.
"You can swim in a swimming uniform, right?" No need to worry, the scars that are drawn will not attract attention.
"It's going to look really stupid, so there's no way, there's no other way! I already hate it when we have to wear this during lessons, why should I wear it during my free time too, suck." It seems like women have some difficulties of their own to consider. Karuizawa who is afraid of falling out of the caste class system, a slightly exposed swimsuit is a necessity.
"Do you like to swim?"
"Huh? well, I don't hate him that much." At least he can swim.
"What if you swim? There's no one here except the guards and they're busy cleaning." He may be aware of some groups so he won't immediately blame me.
"I'm fine…"
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"Come on."
"As I said ... I'm fine!"
"You look fine with your swimsuit it”
"That's no problem, why should I show you my dress...?" It seems like a problem for Karuizawa. In that case, I should use a stronger way to let him swim.
"It's an order." After those words came out, he glared harshly at me.
"You're really the worst, I hate you!"
"……Well then." He reluctantly followed my strong orders. His lips pouted dissatisfaction. He left his jacket on the chair. I looked towards her swimsuit. He stood with his back to me, not intending to turn around.
"Maybe I have to wear this swimsuit for the rest of my life ..."
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He could not use any other kind even if he liked them. His scar would attract attention and he was afraid of being asked about it. I stepped closer to him and forcefully grabbed his arm.
"T-Tu, wait !?" Then I pulled him towards the pool and pushed him into the water. Reverse! Water splashed. A guard heard a splash of water and came towards us with a megaphone in his hand.
"We're closed! Please go now!"
"Paha! What are you doing!" As an angry face, a girl appeared, I gave her my hand.
"Are you having fun?"
"You think being pushed into the water is fun?" He took my hand without hesitation. Then he pulled me towards him, in other words, into the water. I didn't fight back, I just let him pull me down. Even so, I made sure not to bump into him when I fell.
a bigger splash would have been enough to anger the guard or even more. Seeing the guard rushing in, Karuizawa laughed. He then saw me come to the surface and then pushed me down, as I sank into the water again. I thought it was so childish even for me, but seeing her face smile, for a moment, made me think that it was quite decent.
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After I finished swimming, it was probably because I was tired myself, but I felt very thirsty. The other members must have felt the same way as well. As we were on our way home from the dim pond, one of Ichinose's friends said this secretly.
"Hey Honami-chan, I think I want to buy some ice cream, what do you think?"
"That's right. I think I might as well want to" Although I said we were refreshing, there was still the rest of the boiling heat
"If you don't mind, why don't you take a detour before you go back?"
Looking at the nearest shop, he said that. It seemed like everyone had the same idea as him because no one would mind. When we entered the shop together, all the members of the group rushed to the corner of the ice cream. Horikita walked in, looking tangled with buying drinks, but now, just like around her, it seemed like she now wanted to buy ice cream as well.
"I'll take this! Ultra Choco Monaka!" Ike extended his hand and grabbed an ice cream that was 3 times the standard size. The price is almost 4 times standard. I feel it is very detrimental, but if the person is satisfied, it does not matter.
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Sudou and Yamauchi chose to take the kakigori while Ichinose chose ice candy. Even in such a place, I found something interesting, that each of their personal strangeness slipped into sight. From behind, Sakura was hesitatingly choosing.
"What are you gonna do?"
"Umm, w-what am I doing?"
He became panicked, but it was only natural that he could not answer. Because from a little distance away, Sakura excitedly tiptoed to look into the ice cooler and see the contents. Merely, was he able to see as I saw from my point of view? Ike and the others, at a slightly distance away, cheerfully hugged each other's backs.
"Let's go"
"B-well" Because she seemed to be having a hard time buying ice cream, I followed her and together we chose ice cream. Sakura looked confused and her hands trembled.
"What should I do ......"
"Didn't you like ice cream?" I asked him.
"No, I like them all. I may have eaten everything here" he said, pointing to the right half of it.
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As we did, Horikita, who also stayed behind, chose ice cream and went to the cashier.
"Hurry up. You will be left behind..." After I finished paying, Ike said that while joking. Towards that statement, perhaps Sakura accepted it nervously as she clearly became hurriedly acted on.
"Umm, ummmm ... sorry ... I, at a time like this, I became the type to spend my time choosing...."
"No need to panic. He's just kidding. I haven't decided” either
"Ayanokouji-kun, what would you choose.....?"
"Me?" Taking my attention towards Sakura for a moment, I glanced at the ice cream spot. Honestly speaking, all I could see was that most of them looked the same to each other.
"I think this one" As I replied, what I took into my hands was a standard, gentle ice cream. One with milk coiled around it in circles. There is also chocolate mixed into it, but we leave it for the next time.
S-So, I will also choose this one. Because it's delicious" Sakura said.
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I felt like I was forcing her to make that choice, but if Sakura was satisfied, I thought it would be fine. After making our payment and going outside, together with everyone, we gathered in the open space of the shop and started eating ice cream. Opening the cup, and transporting the soft cream into my mouth, I felt the soft melting milk spreading within me.
"It's delicious..." The sweet and cold that could end up being a bad habit spread through my body. Honestly, this is a change. I never knew that ice cream was this delicious. If you eat too much, it will be bad for your body....
"You eat it like it's delicious... It's almost like you ate it for the first time in your life"
"I'm sure anyone would find this delicious. If you're in this hot, boiling atmosphere" It'll be obvious if you see that eating figure looking peaceful.
"Maybe it's just that you eat like it's so delicious, you know. This is the first time I've seen such an expression"
"That's because she's like a doll. He never changed his expression"
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I received such ridicule from someone who was the same doll as me. I really can't accept this. But even so, maybe their opinions are aligned, but Horikita and Ichinose are happy while chatting.Their topic is different from mine for the next second semester.
"Hey Ichinose, it doesn't matter while talking, but your ice cream form is already terrible"
"Laughter!" It's only a matter of time before his ice candy melts in this heat. Panicked, Ichinose quickly licked the dripping liquid and put a stick into his mouth.
"Hahiharooshiherekurehe" Perhaps he expressed gratitude while muttering? He said something like that. It looks delicious even as ice drips onto the asphalt and leaves stains on it.
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"It's a beautiful day, a nice day. Right, everybody?"
"Yes. It was great to be able to talk to Horikita-san and Sakura-san. Let's have fun together again"
The girls from Class B seemed to have spent the last day of a satisfying vacation because they were grateful to us. Sakura too, seemed to have opened up a little since she showed a small smile. On the other hand, Ike and Yamauchi, as well as Sudou, looked uneasy because after some separation, they entered the elevator.
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"Ayanokouji, we'll come play to your room later" Leaving unnecessary words like that, they left.
"I wonder, what happened? Although I get a more cheerful impression of them”
"Today they look very strange. Although it seemed like someone knew what the cause was" They slightly glanced at me, but I persisted in not commenting on it. I have various reasons for doing this.
"Then, we'll meet again at school, Ayanokouji-kun"
"See you tomorrow....." Split up with Kushida and Sakura too, only me and Horikita are left in the lobby. I thought he was just left behind to avoid Kushida, but even when the other elevator arrived, he did not move in.
"You're not back?”
"What about you? If you don't have a problem with that, why don't we go for a walk?"
"I think so"
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When I left the lobby with Horikita once again, looking up at the sky dyed by the color of the sunset, we walked along the tree-lined path.
"I'm happy today. Sometimes, it might not be so bad to get a vacation" he said. That is, as long as the person in question admitted it as well, it was the most shocking statement. Horikita spoke slowly, her hair that had not been completely dry fluttered.
"From tomorrow, the second semester will begin. Of course a tougher battle than the first semester is already waiting for us"
"I think so"
Normally schools give new students who sign up for something easy to understand, a simple exam. But the test of survival on an uninhabited island, or cheating on each other on a cruise ship, is just a test away from the usual high school students and continues to be held. There is no way to know how much trouble is waiting for us from now on.
"I've been thinking things through the summer holidays. Something I've done, I can do"
"And what do you want to say?" I asked him
"That's a secret, even if I say it, you'll just laugh at me" Maybe something she thought was embarrassing, but saying it like that, she avoided this question, she said,
The End Chapter 5