Idiot on the surface, Genius in the shadow

chapter 6

[Ok, since this story is already at chapter 6, I'll give you guys a little info about what Ike was in the original story and what he is now (overall):
Original story:
Year 1
Academic ability:E+
Intelligence:D-
Physical ability:C-
Cooperativeness:C
Now:
Academic ability:D (on the surface)
Intelligence:C (on the surface)
Physical ability:C(on the surface)
Cooperativeness:C(on the surface)
Now enjoy]

Damn, it's hot. I was lying on my bed while looking at the ceiling. The fan over my head is on, but it's doing nothing. Man, what a pain. I stood up and started heading to the washroom.

It's been a few days since the summer vacation started. This vacation is what I was looking forward to. After the depressing days in the classroom, I'm finally free from those dumbasses. Well, but I somehow got used to being with the two idiots. It's fun in its own way.

Today, the class decided to go to the amusement park. Everybody is going, so am I. But I was surprised when Horikita agreed to go too. The conversation went like this,

The day when the vacation was announced, me, Sudo and Yamauchi were drinking cold drinks. Suddenly, Yamauchi: Hey, you guys wanna hang out?
Sudo:I have club practice now.
Yamauchi:No, not now. I'm asking about the vacation. Finally, school is closed.
Myself:Well, you are right. Although I just want to sleep.
They both looked at me strangely.
Yamauchi:What?
Myself:What?
Yamauchi:You dumbass, don't you know the meaning of summer vacation?
I looked at Sudo. He also looked confused.
Sudo:What?
Yamauchi:it's summer vacation. This means we will go to the pool. There will be girls wearing swimsuits.
Sudo: Oh ,that's what you meant.
Myself: So what? It's just a swimsuit. What's so exciting about it?
They looked at me dumbfounded.
Yamauchi :Wait Ike, are you gay?
I looked at him.
Myself:Oh, sorry to say, I'm not into that. You should ask someone else.
Yamauchi stopped dead in his tracks. Then he grabbed my collar. He looked seriously pissed off.
Yamauchi:oi, what did you say?
I raised both my arms as a sine of surrender.
Myself: It's a joke. Don't get serious. But as your friend, let me give you a warning.
I sighed. "Don't try to get on the nerves of the girls in our class. They are the worst girlfriend material. There are some exceptions, but they seriously will send you to hell." I said in one breath and then looked at them. They were surprised.
Sudo:Umm Ike, why did you say that?
Myself:You will find out soon enough.
"You just want all the girls for yourself, don't you, Kanji?" Yamauchi asked. "For your information, no, I don't. I told you I don't a damn about romance. And there are girls in other classes who are far better than them. Also, try to change your childish attitude. This way, you will never find a girlfriend. Sudo has a better personality. "I said coldly. "Sorry to hurt your feelings, but it's true." I sighed.

End of flashback
I shouldn't have babbled this much. I feel like they will become suspicious. But then again, I don't think they will think this much about it. After all ,they are obsessed with the thought of the girls in swimsuits. Well, whatever.

Also, Sakura is becoming more and more competent in everything. She is not the naive girl she was in the original story. She has become more smart in academics, and now she needs to develop her other skills. Well, it's time. I also should take off.

I bought a new shirt and jeans for this occasion. Normally, I wear trousers and t shirts in the room. But I can't wear it in the public. So , dark grey full sleeve shirt and black jeans are what I bought. I don't have much fashion sense. This is what I liked the most.

I started walking to the bus station. It was the place where we were meeting. As I reached, I saw Yamauchi, Sudo, Sakura, Horikita, and Ayanokoji. Sakura waved at me, which I waved back. When I reached, I greeted everyone. "Well, I didn't think I'll see you, Horikita. But, thanks for coming, though." She sighed. "I never wanted to come, but Ayanokoji-san asked to join." Damn, that's great. "Thanks for inviting her and for coming, Ayanokoji-san." I said while smiling. "But I did nothing. I should be the one to thank you for inviting me." She said with a monotonous voice. "Don't worry. Also, I would like to hang out more. So feel free to ask me anytime." I said. "I'll think about it." She said. Well, I was the one who invited Ayanokoji Kiyone. To be honest, I didn't know how she would've reacted. But if she didn't come, Horikita also wouldn't have come. And I know what will happen today. So I needed them. Also, I saw Karuizawa walking with Hirata. He waved at us, which I waved back. And Karuizawa waved at Sakura. She also waved back. Hmm... their relationship is going better than I expected.

As we reached the amusement park, we saw it was filled with people. It was so crowded that I instantly lost all my hype. Well fuck my hope and life.

As I was walking, I noticed a certain person who was looking at us. Especially Sakura. Hm... a smile creeped on my face. It'll be fun...

As we were roaming around, Sakura excused herself to get into a restroom. After she was gone, I took a chance to slip out, saying I needed a drink. Then I went to the nearest restroom.

As I expected, I saw the store clerk, who previously fixed Sakura's camera, was there. He was waiting for Sakura to get in the restroom. When she walked in, he silently followed her, and nobody noticed. I guess he is a master level stalker. Well, here I go, 1...2...3...4...5.
I walked into the girls' washroom. At that moment, I heard a scream. It was Sakura. As I walked in, I saw the guy was on top of her. She was pushing him but wasn't able to do anything. I just casually walked up to him as he didn't notice. Then I just grabbed his hair and started pulling. With immense pain, he stood up. Then I kicked him in the stomach, making him crouch. And then a punch in the face. And in half a minute, he was on the floor, lying on the floor." Are you OK, Sakura?" I asked. She just nodded. She is going through trauma.  "Try to call the security. " Saying that, I went to the guy. "Ok, now." I looked at him. Sakura was outside as the signals were not working here. "Do you want to escape?" I asked. He looked at me, surprised. "I can let you go if you give me all your points. "He looked at me while trying to sit. "Hurry now, the security will be here in any moment." He took out his phone and gave it to me.  I transferred all the points to my phone. "Hmm, that's surprising. But you are good to go." I said as I started to walk out. After I came out the door, he was still sitting in the floor. Well, the punch was strong enough to make anyone fall in there knees. At that moment, I saw some security coming in. They looked at me." Don't move. You have nowhere to go." At that moment Sakura came. "It's not him." "The one assaulted her is in there." I pointed.

After that the cops took care of the stalker. He was babbling something like they liked each other and they promised... but whatever. Only thing matters is now everything ended peacefully.

I and Sakura was walking side by side. We were trying to find the others. I was talking over the phone. After the call ended, Sakura spoke.
Sakura: Thank you Ike-kun. You saved me.
Myself :What do you mean? It was a natural thing to do.
Sakura:but still, you are always helping me. But I can't do anything to repay you.
Myself: You don't have to. You are my friend, no way I can leave you in danger.

Sakura smiled. It was actually precious. I got the urge to protect this smile. I want to protect this smile no matter what happens...

After that, I expected Yamauchi, and others would try to take girls' photos from the girls' changing room. But they didn't do it. I think in the original story Ike played a vital role in this mission. As I didn't do it, the plan never existed. Which saved from a lot of work. We were able to have a fun vacation...