Magical Boy ~ English version

Chapter 4

No one saw Nanaya in the cafeteria when it was time for dinner. The ladies in his class spoke in low voices, most of them convinced that he was only going to bring problems. The young heroes were not aware of the problem. Kotaro barely ate and hurried back into the hall. He had waited all afternoon to see his friend show up in the classroom. He was determined to go up to the third floor if necessary, to find out where Nanaya was. He didn't have to climb a single step, however. The teenager was there, downstairs. He had come to retrieve the only remaining suitcase in the hall, his own.

"Nana-chan." Kotaro called. "Where were you ? There is a problem ?"

"Yes." Nanaya replied simply, turning to him. "They cannot change the registration. I must stay in Aitori."

"What ?! This is completely absurd! And our projects ?! We had to become the best supervillain duo!"

"It's just for this year."

"... and you have nothing more to say ?!"

"What else can I say?"

"You let me down !"

"No..."

"I am a child of heroes! How do you think other people treat me at Darkeas ?! I could only count on you! You can't even imagine how I can feel! "

Nanaya remained silent. He knew it. Better than anyone. If Kotaro had become his friend, it was precisely because he had no one else. Because the other kids, as much as their parents and even the teachers, didn't want anything to do with "a villain's son." Kotaro had certainly forgotten. Nanaya didn't want to remind him. He was the first to suffer from this situation. He was just more used to hiding what he was feeling than his friend.

He simply grabbed the handle of his heavy suitcase and headed for the stairs.

" Everything is fine." He said softly. "I will join Darkeas next year."

"Next year will be too late!" Yelled Kotaro. "I would become a villain without your help! "

Nanaya didn't have time to answer him, his friend gone, furious. He didn't understand. Why get so angry, like it's his fault? He hadn't asked for anything. He had never wanted to enter Aitori.Nanaya stood there, motionless at the bottom of the stairs, his baggage in hand. He was still wearing Darkeas's dark uniform. And yet, someone called out to him.

" It's too heavy ? Do you want help ? "

The teenager turned, giving a rather curt "no" mechanically. Three Saurity students stood there. Nanaya couldn't remember seeing them during the split, so they were surely a year older. The one who had spoken was rather tall. His broad smile hinted at shark teeth. His sleek hair fell in a red cascade over his shoulder blades. But it was his eyes that puzzled Nanaya. The right was blue and the other was green. He had never seen it before.The boy to his left, with particularly pale skin, leaned over him.

"Hase-kun, you can see he's from Darkeas." He muttered, looking him up and down. "Did you expect a positive response? "

Nanaya hadn't heard him. But he didn't like his look. His blue eyes against a black background made his look menacing despite his beautiful blonde hair. He would have belonged perfectly to Darkeas, if only for his appearance.However, the teenager rethought the conditions to be able to join supervillain school. Good grades and behavior. He certainly hadn't responded in the right way. He took a moment to think, undoubtedly causing the questions of Saurity's little group.

" Are you OK ?" The redhead finally asked. "You don't look very good."

"It's okay..." Nanaya lied, lost in thought. "ah. That's it. "

He looked up at his older, who had come over in the meantime.

"I don't need any help with my luggage." Articuled Nanaya." But thank you anyway, senpai. "

The three students were taken aback by this sudden politeness. They couldn't even figure out what to say. Nanaya took advantage of their silence to begin to climb the stairs, dragging his suitcase, sliding it from step to step. It wasn't very big, but the teenager was rather thin. He didn't have much strength.