Chapter 592: Gladly
“Huh? We can’t wear a kimono?”
Yuzu Yukimoto was dumbfounded when she heard his words.
“It isn’t that you can’t use the yukata, but if you’re alright with a blister, then I won’t stop you.”
While they had planned to go to the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival, Shishio couldn’t help but remind them how crowded this festival was.
This festival was attended by at least 40,000 people or more!
While Shishio also wanted to see them wear a beautiful yukata, when he thought about the crowd, he couldn’t help but remind them how troublesome it was to wear such clothing.
While the male yukata was alright, the female yukata was quite troublesome to wear, especially the geta (wooden sandals) were particularly uncomfortable when used for a long time.
“But do you want to see us wearing a yukata?” Yuri Kazami asked with a smile.
“I want to see,” Shishio answered without hesitation.
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Yuri smiled and said, “Then, if that’s the case, how about we go to the nearby festival here?”
“Is there such a festival nearby?” Shishio was dumbfounded.
“There is.” Ayaka Sunohara nodded with a gentle smile. “Nana-chan and I often went there together.”
“Hehe…” Nana hugged Ayaka happily.
“….”
Shishio looked at Ayaka and Nana at the same time, but he didn’t say anything. “Still, is that okay with you?” He had promised to take them out before they went home, but he wondered whether they were okay with the festival held in the nearby shrine.
“Yeah!” 5x
Nana, Ayaka, Yuzu, Yuri, and Sumire Yamanashi agreed that they should visit the nearby shrine. While it was a shame that they couldn’t see the most spectacular fireworks festival in Saitama, they felt it was better for them to be able to appear in their most beautiful state.
Lastly, with how crowded the festival in Saitama was, they were afraid that they might get lost. However, if they visited the festival nearby, even if some of them were lost, they were still confident to go back by themselves since they were familiar with the location. They were also familiar with the people around the neighborhood, so if they needed help, they could ask them.
On the other hand, if they visited Saitama, they had to stick together, or else, when they get lost in the middle of the festival, it would become a tragedy.
Personally, Shishio must admit that their decision was working for him. After all, he had been going out away from Tokyo so many times, and he somehow felt a bit lazy to go out, especially in crowded places such as Kumagaya Fireworks Festival.
He also must admit that his mood wasn’t good, especially when he thought about Yukinoshita. He didn’t even have time to think about Yuigahamama somehow.
‘What’s happening to her?’
While he wanted to use his people to investigate this matter, he decided to bear with this feeling for a while since they would only be separated at least until the next semester, which was at the end of the summer vacation.
‘Next time I meet her, I won’t let her go.’
He had made up his mind.
His memory of the night of the summer camp was still vivid in his mind.
The warmth of her body, the flower-like scent that invaded his nasal cavity, her slender body pressed against his, and her beautiful eyes stared into his.
He remembered all of them, and it was also the reason why he felt it was time for him to start the next step.
Yet he knew what he needed to do wasn’t think about Yukinoshita.
Instead, the many girls in front of him.
When their plans changed, they quickly went to their room and changed into a yukata.
Shishio moved to the living room and waited for them before he noticed Aki Shiina, who seemed to be hard to notice for some reason. He only realized it, but this guy had been with them for a while, which made him speechless.
“What are you standing there for, Aki? Come on. Sit down.”
Anyway, they have known each other for so long.
Even if their relationship was quite strange, Shishio still called him for the first time. He patted the free space on the sofa where he sat and gestured for him to sit right next to him.
“Yes.”
While Aki was slightly nervous, he nodded.
Frankly, it was hard to say that their relationship was good since when Shishio entered, they were mostly talking with the three girls from the Sunoharasou and Ayaka.
Aki also didn’t take the initiative to talk.
The one who took the initiative since Shishio also taught everyone in Sunoharasou to study from time to time.
“You’re not going to change into a yukata too, Aki?” Shishio asked, starting with a small conversation.
Similar to a woman, it was normal for a man to wear a yukata during a festival.
Many also didn’t think it was weird either since one would appear cool when they wore a yukata. The way they crossed their arms under the large sleeves was cool, and it made them appear like a scholar.
ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ
If they were rugged and quite muscular, they would appear like warriors when they wore a yukata.
Yet this wasn’t surprising since even a samurai wore something more exaggerated such as a kimono.
In other words, clothes make men.
Even if one appearance wasn’t that good, as long as they dressed well, they would appear more handsome. If they could also wear make-up like a woman, it would be even better, but men hardly even had an interest in make-up, so they could use their natural state of appearance every day, unlike a woman, who could put make-up as thick as their thighs.
Yet this wasn’t something to be mocked. Instead, it was something to be amazed at since he must admit the effort of a woman who wanted to appear beautiful in the eyes of others was worthy of admiration.
“I-I might change my clothes later…”
Aki answered with a slightly nervous voice. “How about you, Shishio-nii?” However, after a while, he calmed himself.
“Hmm… probably not since I don’t bring such clothes here.”
Shishio only came with the clothes on his body now. As for wearing a yukata or different traditional clothes, he was too lazy to do so since the current temperature was quite hot, making him sluggish.
“Aki, you’re from Shizuoka, right?”
“Ah, yes!”
“What kind of place is that?”
“Etto… Shizuoka is…”
Anyway, the girls would come out later quite late.
Shishio might need to wait a few hours before they were ready, and he had gotten used to it. Even if he complained, it was simply meaningless. However, he had always changed his state of mind, so he wouldn’t be bored or impatient.
‘They are dressing and doing make-up for so long for me.’
With such a thought on his mind, it made his mood good, but even so, he must admit he was bored to death and decided to talk with Aki. Honestly, it might be his first time asking Aki this type of question, but he hadn’t talked much with Aki either, so it might be a good time to learn more about him.
Shishio had always wanted to make Aki move out from the Sunoharasou, but unlike the other male who he had injured along the way, Aki was different since this guy was a kid and slightly feminine. He wouldn’t be surprised if Aki might trigger the system somehow.
After all, even Souta Takanashi, Ryuunosuke Akasaka, and Totsuka Saika triggered his system even though they were all male.
If Aki dressed up like a girl, he wasn’t much different from those three.
Unfortunately, Aki could really trigger his system, which made him helpless.
Yet his decision to move Aki away from this place didn’t change.
While Aki was only a middle school student, it was impossible for him to let his woman stay with him.
After all, they were all male, and as a male, Shishio knew what kind of things filled their heads. In case something happened, it was too late to cry.
‘If I can’t move him after this summer, then…’
However, if possible, Shishio didn’t want to use a direct method, but if there was no other way, he might as well make trouble on Aki’s father’s business, so Aki would move away because of financial reasons.
It was the most rational and logical reason that one couldn’t do anything against.
Shishio might seem cruel, but he could even erase Doppo Orochi, Katsumi Orochi, and the Shinshinkai Karate School from this world. Just making Aki’s life slightly unbearable was nothing for him.
Still, he must admit that the power of money and authority was terrifying since, with the two of them, he could play with the lives of others like a toy. This might be a cruel fact, but this reality was, right?
Even in history, there were many people with authority and wealth who would assassinate their enemies so easily that it was nothing. After all, the world was a wonderful place, and there were many people in this world who were desperate enough to get money even if they had to take the right of others to live.
Yet he stopped thinking about that matter, especially when he heard Aki’s words.
“Do you have an older sister?” Shishio was surprised.
“Yes.”
Aki nodded. “She should be one year older than you, Shishio-nii.”
“I see.” Shishio nodded. “Is your relationship good?” He felt that Aki’s relationship should be like that of an older sister who had a deep brother complex toward her little brother, which made him feel strange since countless unique plots of the drama between a brother and a sister appeared on his mind.
“Well…” Aki’s expression was quite awkward.
“…Is it not good?” Shishio somehow felt curious.
“Er…” Aki couldn’t explain since he felt embarrassed!
However, Aki was saved when he heard this voice.
“Shishio, can you help us a little?”
“Okay.”
Shishio agreed without hesitation since instead of staying with Aki, it was better to stay with his women.
As expected, the moment he entered Ayaka’s room, he was welcomed with an immoral scene that couldn’t be thought would appear in reality.
“Can you help us to wear them?” 2x
“……”
Shishio took a deep breath and said, “Gladly.”
Chapter 584: Go home?
In the morning, everyone had already prepared to go back after they cleaned up.
After his matter was done, he searched for cool shade under the oak tree before he sat on the bench. He rubbed his stomach, feeling full from the breakfast, but during his shameful act, someone naturally sat on his side.
“…..”
“Why?”
Rumi asked without looking at him.
“It’s not because of you. I just want to do it. That’s all.”
Shishio knew why Rumi asked him why he did all of that last night. “I just wanted to punish the group of naughty children.” Still, having this type of conversation in the morning made him sigh. His nerves might have calmed down after Hiratsuka helped him, but even so, his nerve became tight again, feeling distressed about this little girl.
“Is that so?”
“Yeah, so you don’t need to think too much.” Shishio rubbed Rumi’s head and said, “If I am also an elementary school student, I might be able to accompany you and stay with you. Unfortunately, I am not.”
“…If you’re in my place, what will you do?” Rumi asked curiously.
“If I am in your place?” Shishio thought for a moment and said, “As I have said before, you and I are different. In my case, I will have my revenge.”
“…Revenge?” Rumi was dumbfounded.
“Yeah, for some people, it’s fun to bully someone weaker than us, but they have messed with the wrong person. If they bully me, I will ensure they will live in hell.”
“It’s good that you are not an elementary school student in my school.” Rumi sighed.
If Shishio was at her school, Rumi could tell that those people who would try to bully him might decide to transfer to a different school right away. However, when she thought about it slowly, she felt no one would bully him. Instead, he might become the big boss of the elementary school students, controlling everyone.
“Haha… that’s true.”
The two laughed.
Still, Rumi felt better somehow since she knew the real reason why Shishio did all of that last night wasn’t because of her. After all, she was different from him, and even if she was hurt, she had never thought of hurting others.
The only thing that she wanted to do was not to make her parents worried.
Yet, with her current situation, it was impossible for her parents not to worry about her.
“Rumi-chan.”
“Hmm.”
“Do you remember the words that I have told you before?”
Rumi thought for a moment and asked, “You mean that there’s no person born to be alone in this world.”
“That’s right.” Shishio nodded. “You might doubt me, but you can see the evidence right in front of us. Like Yukino-senpai and Hikigaya-senpai, they are all alone, but they aren’t alone anymore, right? And, I assure you that their childhood is several times worse than yours.”
“…Really?” Rumi was dumbfounded.
“Yes.”
If Shishio made a comparison between Yukinoshita, Hikigaya, and Rumi, without a doubt, Rumi was the lightest.
As for who had the most brutal childhood, without a doubt, it was Yukinoshita.
Still, the feeling of being ignored was tough, and unlike Yukinoshita, Rumi didn’t have a strong mentality.
‘No, maybe Yukino-senpai is similar to Rumi.’
Yukinoshita might be similar to Rumi in the past, but because of the constant struggle during her childhood, she became a tough cookie.
“Then, if I am not able to meet anyone?” Rumi asked while staring at Shishio.
“You have me. Even if everyone becomes your enemies, I will be your ally.”
“You’re not a superhero.”
“My bad. It sounds a little cringe, huh?” Shishio smiled and said, “But trust me.”
Rumi stared at Shishio for a while and hated that she wasn’t a high school student.
“…Can we exchange our numbers?”
Rumi asked hesitantly.
“Sure.”
Hearing that answer, Rumi smiled for the first time.
The two exchanged their numbers before it was their time to part, considering the elementary school students had to gather on the ground since it was almost their time to go home.
Shishio looked at Rumi’s back for a moment and felt he was quite irresponsible. However, he was helpless since his way might not be suitable for Rumi. While he had friends, it was hard to say whether his method was suitable for Rumi. He also wanted her to make friends with someone who was able to accept how she was instead of trying to act.
‘If she’s older, it would be great.’
Shishio suddenly thought for a moment, wondering what middle school she had chosen. If she didn’t have a plan, it might be good to introduce Sunoharasou to Rumi since he knew Ayaka Sunohara could help her.
Her dorm was also a female dorm, so Rumi would naturally have few female friends easily.
Then, what about Aki Shiina?
Shishio thought it was almost time for him to leave the dorm. He thought for a moment and thought that his outing with every member of the Sunoharasou before they returned home might be the best time for him to handle this matter.
“Shishio-kun, did you just talk with Rumi?”
Shishio turned and saw that it was Yukinoshita. “It wasn’t a good hobby to eavesdrop on someone.”
Yukinoshita blushed, but she couldn’t say anything. After all, it was the truth that she had eavesdropped on their conversation.
“Do you have something to talk about?” Shishio asked.
“Well…” Yukinoshita sat naturally next to him and said, “Having the people conspiring against you go away really helps you out, you know.”
“I know. If possible, I want to reduce them to dust.”
The two naturally laughed.
“You really have a bad personality.”
“So, are you scared of me now?” Shishio asked.
“Not really.” Yukinoshita smiled and gently flicked his forehead. “It’s impossible for me to be scared of you.”
“But I am already scared of you already.”
“…” Yukinoshita.
“I was joking.”
Shishio must admit that this gesture was unexpected from Yukinoshita, and he wondered what was happening. Still, he must admit that his previous plan was rash. After all, if the group of little girls reported to the teacher, the situation would be out of control.
However, the bear that suddenly appeared changed everything.
Even though it brought danger to everyone, it made them forget what had happened previously,
Still, the relationship between the little girls who loved to bully others had already crumbled, and they didn’t have any powers to do anything.
As for Rumi, if she wanted to have a friend, she might need to work harder.
However, if she wanted a boyfriend, she had to wait for at least a legal age.
After all, Shishio didn’t want to be troubled by a legal problem, and he also didn’t have an interest in a little kid.
“By the way, for the movie, I am afraid I might trouble you,” Yukinoshita said.
“Do you have plans for the summer break?” Shishio asked.
“Well…” Yukinoshita hesitated.
“Is it your family?” Shishio asked.
“How about you?” Yukinoshita asked.
Shishio knew he was right since Yukinoshita didn’t answer his question but instead asked him a question. “I am going to go all out to play.” He put all his energy into playing around during the summer vacation. He had finished all of his works, and he didn’t want to encounter a similar situation as Rumi.
If Rumi didn’t even give him a reward, Shishio might be too lazy to care.
Fortunately, Hiratsuka took care of him well every night, so this trip was worth it.
He also got a reward from Ebina, an appointment trip with Ebina and Yumiko, and a bear.
When he thought about Ebina, he knew that this girl was still in the mentality of playing. She wanted to try many things with him, and at the same time, she wanted to test him to see how he was going to react under the bombardment of her rotten personality, which slowly resurfaced.
Ebina might have always smiled all the time, but deep inside, she was a coward. She didn’t want to be hurt or for anyone to see her as a disgusting person.
However, if someone could accept her and didn’t show disgust, even if that person knew everything about her, she would hover around that person like a fly. It was annoying, but fortunately, she was cute.
“That’s so like you.” Yukinoshita sighed.
“If you are free, how about you visit Sakurasou? I will cook a bear there.”
“Why don’t you cook a bear in your apartment?” Yukinoshita asked.
After all, the distance between her apartment and his apartment was closer.
On the other hand, Sakurasou was quite far from her place.
“The smell of the bear is smelly. It is troublesome if I cook it in my apartment.”
Unless he made a gadget that could absorb all the smell in the room, he wouldn’t dare to cook a bear in his apartment. After all, one needed to use a special preparation to cook a bear.
“Was it that smelly?”
“I am not sure since I have never tried it, but I have heard that the smell isn’t good.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, is it gamey or something? I am not sure.”
The two talked for a while before they were called by Yui.
“Shishiron! Yukinon! It’s time to go back!”
Shishio stood up and said, “Let’s go back.” He extended his hand to Yukinoshita naturally.
“Okay.” Yukinoshita took his hand and stood up.
The two walked together to the car since it was their time to go back.
Still, Shishio wondered whether Yukinoshita didn’t come back to her home, yet he didn’t say much since he knew that she had decided to follow him.
However, someone looked at them with a complicated gaze.
Before they returned, the teachers needed to say one or two words.
Still, the bear that appeared last night was known, and many people saw it, especially when the bear had entered the camp area. They also saw the scene where Shishio shot the bear dead. The eyes of the boys were shining brightly as if they had seen a superhero. The girls weren’t much better.
Unlike adults, the children lacked something known as experience, so they didn’t understand how dangerous their previous situation was.
Shishio didn’t bother to talk and left everything to Hayama.
When it was time to go back, they talked for a while before they returned to the entrance of the school. It was just when they were about to go back that they saw a luxurious black car suddenly parked at the entrance of the school.
The person inside the car came out of the car, wearing a cool one-piece dress while waving her hand excitedly.
“Hi, Yukino!”
The voice of the young woman was so cheerful, greeting her little sister, whom she hadn’t met for a while.
“Sis…” Yukinoshita only stared at her big sister.
‘Ah, Shishio-kun, it’s been a while~!”
Haruno Yukinoshita once again came and brought a storm to everyone.
