「 ⩩ 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 Vienna, amidst the bullying at school, crosses paths with a charmingly mysterious thug who swiftly becomes her protector. They both become each other's comfort despite being polar opposites, discovering in each other the hope a...
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"私たちは下水にいますが、一部の人々は星を見ています。" The English teacher's voice resonated through the classroom as he stood behind the podium, his sharp, bespectacled eyes scanning the room. "Can anyone volunteer to translate this quote by Oscar Wilde? Vienna, perhaps?"
With a soft voice, Vienna replied, "We are in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
"Perfectly said," the English teacher affirmed, his tone carrying a note of approval. "We are in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." He repeated the translation with emphasis, adjusting his spectacles. "Now, let's move on to the next question."
Four days had passed since the stabbing incident, and life had resumed its usual rhythm. Hana made no move to seek revenge against Vienna.
The rainy season began to wane, the weather grew increasingly warm. Ni-ki, ever thoughtful, had bought a small electric fan for Vienna. She placed it beneath her desk, where it whirred softly, providing a soothing breeze and a welcome relief from the rising heat.
The English teacher was deep into the worksheet's questions when a familiar figure appeared in the classroom doorway. Vienna's heart skipped a beat upon recognizing the form teacher's slender silhouette.
The teacher's voice cut through the murmurs of the classroom: "Chiyo, could you step outside for a moment?"
With a nod, Chiyo exited the room.
Vienna turned her focus back to the English teacher. Soon after, Chiyo reentered the classroom, a flicker of pleasure barely hidden beneath her otherwise neutral expression.
After class, Sakura tapped Chiyo on the shoulder. "Chiyopipi."
"Yes?" Chiyo turned, curiosity evident in her eyes.
"Why did the form teacher call for you? Did something good happen?"
Vienna tore open a packet of Pocky biscuits.
"May I have one?" Chiyo asked, reaching out for a Pocky stick. Sakura also grabbed a stick and, as she chewed, commented, "Vienna, you seem to have a lot of snacks lately."
Several classmates began to crowd around Vienna's table, each reaching for a Pocky stick. Before long, the packet was empty.
"Hana's missing," Chiyo announced, a smirk playing at her lips as she munched on her biscuit.
