Chapter 10 - Arguments

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It's the third Monday of the month.

Homeroom is currently in session. Chiyabashira-sensei just finished discussing some class-related reminders. As she was about to give the remaining time to our class. Hirata stood up.


"Chiyabashira-sensei, There's something I would like to discuss with the class. Is it alright if I use this time to speak to them? "


Murmurs from the class can be heard. Chiyabshira-sensei thought for a moment before replying.


"Very well, you may proceed with whatever you need to discuss. However, I will remain here to oversee your discussion."


Chiyabashira-sensei stood beside the whiteboard as Hirata took to the podium. Most of the class looks either confused or curious.


"Everyone, can you listen to what I have to say for a moment?"

"What the hell, Hirata. You better not waste our precious free time."


Ike began to complain. It is mildly annoying when your supposed free time before the next class is suddenly interrupted.

However, if this is what I think it is, then . . .


"I can say that what I want to discuss is very important and should be addressed as soon as possible, so I hope you hear me out for a while."


Ike reluctantly agreed and sat back down.


"I notice that most of us aren't behaving properly in the class. Some people weren't listening to lectures and were doing things that normally aren't allowed during class like sleeping, talking, and playing with their phones. Some have even started to arrive late than usual."


A lot of students either felt called out or guilty.


"I would like to remind you to maintain proper behavior not just in class but outside of class as well."

"Hold on, Hirata. Our teachers didn't even care if we do those things in class, so why should we listen to you if we're not being reprimanded anyway?"


Ike is on the offensive again, disregarding the teacher who h is still in the room. Most of the boys seems to be agreeing with him.


"But don't you find it weird that our behavior isn't being punished? When we're in middle school, our teachers always punish these kinds of behavior. I believe that behaving properly is something that should be expected from us so I think we should act accordingly."

"We're free to do whatever we want, Hirata! How we act is none of your business!"


Most of the boys started to voice out their support but . . .


"I agree with Hirata-kun. It wouldn't hurt for anyone to act like good students in class. Our teachers probably didn't try calling us out before because it is something that we should be doing ourselves, so we should probably start behaving."

"Ku-Kushida-san?!"


Now with Kushida standing up and voicing her support, the boys were silenced instantly. Of course, they don't want to ruin their image in front of the Madonna of the class. However . . .


"In the sight of a maiden, all of you folded instantly. Truly, there is no man in this class except for me."


The boys are now looking at Koenji, who didn't even flinch from all the irritated gaze.


"What the hell do you mean by that, Koenji?!"


Koenji pays him no attention as he continues to comb his hair.


"Umm, Koenji-kun. Don't you agree that we should maintain good behavior in class?"


Kushida approaches Koenji. He looked at her with a playful smile.


"Who decided that listening to lectures and acting good is proper behavior? I believe I made myself clear before, Angel-chan. I will act in a manner in which I like."


Koenji then pointed his comb at Ike.


"Trash as he may be, I agree with his sentiment. Besides, let trash act like trash. As long as they don't disturb me, I wouldn't care either way."


Koenji returns to combing his hair, not giving a damn to the chasm he just created.

Kushida faced the class.


"Please, we're already in high school. We should know by now how to conduct ourselves in class. All we ask is for everyone to behave during classes and don't do anything considered wrong."

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