Chapter 11 – Give Flesh and Take Favorability
Square.
An X mark drawn with a red colored pencil.
As soon as I confirmed that the last question was wrong, I sighed.
“Ha…”
I got four questions that were missing one out of five.
Unlike me who was in despair, Tetsuya’s face was bright.
He got seven questions right.
“Tetsuya-kun, you did well.”
In response to Miyuki’s praise, Tetsuya scratched his head, displaying embarrassment.
The comparison group must be an idiot like me. I feel dirty.
I finally understood why Miyuki had set half of my goal.
The regret was huge, and the desire to compete was born.
I, who was sitting at the round table as if I was about to hit my head,
“Matsuda-kun… I was honestly surprised. I thought I would be able to solve only two problems at most, but I never dreamed that I would be able to solve all four problems. The solution was also accurate.”
He raised his head at Miyuki’s praise that followed.
Then Miyuki, who covered her mouth and laughed, continued.
“You seem to have studied really hard. Are you special? Matsuda-kun.”
It was something of a compliment to a child, but the mood was the best.
This is why people have to study hard or whatever.
Is there anyone who acknowledges it?
“When I get stuck on something, I tend to work hard.”
“Are you condescending to that bird? Even though we’ve done well, we’re still a long way off. This is the foundation of the basics.”
It’s poignant.
Still, where is it that I haven’t compared it to Tetsuya?
Decided to think positively, I tried to think about the next event,
Whoa-!
I looked at the screen as my phone vibrated.
[Senior Shimoyama]
Shimoyama…? Who was this kid?
Looking back, I immediately remembered.
Akiro Shimoyama.
He was the head of the second year at the Supreme Circle, which I belonged to.
A guy like me in the past.
With this one word, the explanation of Shimoyama was over.
But why did this guy call me?
“Who is it?”
I gestured to the curious Miyuki to wait a moment and answered the phone.
“Yes, senior.”
-You know Ajit, right?
I was referring to the basement of the building used by the Supreme Circle in the corner of Kabukicho, an entertainment district.
“I know.”
– Come right now.
The call hung up right away.
Hearing the voices, they don’t seem to be in a good mood, but I don’t know how many were right.
But it was good to see this as a good opportunity.
A preview of the big incident that will happen as soon as the vacation is over.
Over the weekend, Miyuki must have had a change of heart too, she should go right away and create an event led by me.
To be honest, I’m scared, but I can’t help it for the future.
Seriously, I told the two of them.
“Today, it would be better for you to study together.”
“Yes…? Why?”
“Something happened. Do it, finish it, and go for it. Don’t worry, the door will automatically lock.”
Miyuki, sensing that the matter was serious, answered in a low voice.
“Oh, okay… Call us right away when you’re done.”
“OK.”
**
The hideout of Supreme Circle did not exude a flashy, modern atmosphere like the hangouts of gangsters in the mass media these days.
It was shabby and squeamish. It’s like a stronghold used by villains from old crime movies.
I went down into it and found the 1st year bullies of Yeboni Academy lined up in a line at attention.
They lined up in groups of about ten on each side.
After making eye contact with Takashi in the middle, I tried to stand at the far end.
But Shimoyama, who was sitting on the center sofa, stopped me.
“Ken! You should come here, you bastard. Why is the Year 1 Captain going there?”
You’re the captain It sounds like a child’s joke.
Still, let’s take comfort in the fact that we didn’t say “Oyabun”.
Shimoyama was a tough-looking skinny man with gold teeth on his two front teeth.
He said he smashed his teeth on a rock while fighting… Something suits him.
I went in front of him and nodded my head once.
“Hello.”
Shimoyama’s eyes twitched at that rude greeting.
He stares at me for a moment.
When I answered the phone, I was a little scared because of my voice, but seeing it in person, it was so weak that it was just laughable.
As I continued to have a snowball fight with Shimoyama, he jumped up and came right in front of me.
Get tired of bad breath turn off…
Just as he was thinking, Shimoyama raised the corner of his mouth.
Why is that Psychos are straight and set the mood, and then suddenly smile brightly…
Originally, it would have raised goosebumps, but I don’t think anything of it.
After possessing as Matsuda Ken, I wonder if my cat has become as high as Matsuda Ken.
“Baby… Have you grown up?”
“Thank you.”
Shimoyama grabbed me by the back of my neck and patted me.
“Okay, you know Inagi Academy, right?”
Inagi Academy…
It was an academy located quite far from the Yeboni Academy I attended.
Maybe the bullies there didn’t have a good relationship with the Supreme Circle?
“I know.”
“Take the kids this Friday and beat up a few kids there. Be sure to wear a uniform.”
Aha, you’re inducing a gang fight between schools by arguing.
What should I do?
Shall we participate in gang fights pretending to still be loyal to the circle?
Or will it show that it is slowly stepping out?
My choice was the latter.
It’s not about realizing justice through violence, it’s just a fight between schools.
If I caught her sticking out her fist even once, Miyuki’s liking for me would go down.
“Did Inagi do something wrong?”
“What? What?”
Shimoyama puts his hand in his ear as ifheheard it wrong.
I scratched my chin with my index finger and put on a troubled expression.
“It’s a little bit to touch those who have been quiet for a while…”
Jab-!
A head that turns around with a crackling sound.
Tingling It is more powerful than it looks.
Would you hit me more until one area is swollen?
Having been slapped on the cheek, I put my head back and nodded my neck.
Then Shimoyama rolled up the sleeves of Yeboni’s uniform shirt he was wearing.
“Who are you talking to? Hey, when did we fight to save your ass? What the fuck?”
“No matter how much…”
I’m sorry-!
It’s a fist this time. Very good.
I straightened my head just like before.
And Shimoyama, feeling sorry for my attitude, reached out and grabbed my hair.
After that, he started beating his face with his fists.
I’m sorry-! Puck!
Every time he gets hit, his nose bleeds, his cheeks heat up, and his lower eyes and chin tingle.
Still, I was able to endure it because I concentrated all my nerves on suppressing Matsuda Ken’s rebellious temperament from waking up.
If this guy’s weight class was a little bigger, it would have been really fucking painful.
Shimoyama, who hit me nearly ten times, looked at me as if I hadn’t even screamed, and stopped punching him.
Then he asked Takashi, who was closest to me.
“Hey, what’s wrong with this bastard?”
“Yes…? Oh no. I will speak well.”
“It’s okay, you take responsibility for the Inagi case. Okay?”
“Otsu!”
A greeting used only in Japanese martial arts.
I didn’t expect to actually hear it here, so I couldn’t stand it and burst into bread.
“Puha!”
I just remembered it, but Takashi was like a licorice supporting actor with a very sticky reaction… Coming out of a love comedy.
I closed my mouth and looked around.
“…..”
The basement of the building, which had already been frozen, became even colder.
Seeing Shimoyama’s eyes burning, I gritted my teeth.
What else will you do instead, in moderation.
**
“You idiot… What the hell are you thinking about splitting it up?”
The bruises of Takashi, who were supporting me and moving my steps.
I said, spitting out the blood that kept coming out of my mouth.
“No… That’s funny…”
“So what?”
“Otsu…”
“Did this bastard really eat something weird? I was about to get hit because of you. Do you see me doing that once or twice?”
“I didn’t do it often…”
“I do, but… Ugh… Fuck… I don’t know. When you get back, just relax. It doesn’t make sense.”
I thought he was just a bully, but he has a sense of loyalty.
I’ll compliment you.
Instead of answering with a silent nod, I arrived home with Takashi.
Seeing me take out the key with trembling hands, Takashi asked anxiously.
“I think I’m going to collapse… Can you help me inside the house?”
“Okay… Just go…”
“I’m proud of myself… Am I really going?”
“Go… Thank you…”
“Really?”
“Ai-san… Go, you son of a bitch…! Oops…!”
I tried to kick Takashi’s butt, but his ribs suddenly ached and his upper body bent.
Takashi giggled at me and said.
“Asshole… Go. If there is anything wrong, call me right away.”
“Okay…”
I opened the door and went straight to the bathroom.
Somehow, I took off my clothes and got cold water in a tub made of cypress wood.
After that, I went inside and closed my eyes.
The ice-like water contracts the muscles of the whole body.
There is no place where the body does not ache. It was a result that was beaten more than expected.
Just don’t split it up and be patient… You’re going to say something you never thought of…
I grumbled inwardly, took a steam bath in the cold bath for a while, and after taking a rough shower, lay down in the living room and looked around.
The legs of the round table are folded and stand in the corner.
The trays and bowls where the melons were placed were also well washed.
Miyuki and Tetsuya cleaned it up. To be tidy.
Looking at my phone, I saw a message from Miyuki.
[Has the matter not been resolved yet?]
Looking at the reception time, it was the message I sent while I was being beaten.
I struggled with my hand to send a reply.
[Solved.]
Then, shortly thereafter, a vibration rang.
[Your expression doesn’t look good… What’s going on? Can I call you?]
Ah… Miyuki. Were you waiting for my reply?
I can feel the sincere concern in the letters. The pain seems to stop.
Will you put a bandage on your delicate hands tomorrow? I will believe
[I’m sorry, but I’m really tired right now. I’ll tell you tomorrow.]
[Yes. Okay. Sleep as soon as you return.]
[Are you at home. I even did the dishes. Thank you.]
[It’s something I have to do. Go to bed, see you tomorrow.]
[Okay.]
After the conversation with Miyuki, I lay on my back with my arms and legs spread out to the sides.
It got really dusty today.
Still, it felt refreshing.
I wonder how Miyuki will react tomorrow.
Are you going to scold me thinking I came after a fight at first?
Or are you making a fuss about what the hell is going on?
I do not know.
However, one thing is certain.
If the situation is explained honestly and well, the favorability will go up if it goes up, but it will not go down.
So stop thinking and go to sleep.
