Earodorīmusu

Chapter III

Hiroki observes the classroom. More specifically, for a girl acting peculiar. "Hmm, you see, no one is strange here. Perhaps we should think of a different dare." He said it as a reason to avoid approaching a girl.

Hiroki has never gone through any kind of romantic experience. He avoids talking to women because the results always end up, him being insensitive and ruthless.

Hanaka suddenly points at a girl. "Yo guys, I feel like I just found the full definition of the word "weird".." She said.

An unfamiliar-faced girl who seems to be on one's own. She is currently reading a book about different languages all over the world.

"Is that the book from—" Hanaka gasped, "She's literally, studying about literature in an Aeronautics, field of study! Not only is it weird and redundant, but bro, she's reading a book while there's no teacher yet." She said unironically. "I don't think that makes her weird, but, she's also on the floor..." Detsu added. "Fine. Whatever. She seems approachable. How much money is on the line by the way?" Hiroki asks. They all offered $30 each, they suppose Hiroki would be a coward in these types of scenarios.

He is forced to resist this game. His mindset and plan is to consider this as his "part time job" to at least contribute even a little to their family's fund.

I walk towards her, she's sitting at the left corner of the room, it's quite far from where we were seated...

Shit, why are all these people gawping at me, am I too obvious? Damn, it sure is populous in this class, if they would just get out of my way this will be-

!?

Hiroki accidentally tripped over the "weird" girl's stack of books.

I blacked out for a second, felt the floor and something else. As I open my eyes I see her right infront of me, up close.

His friends were astonished at the change and unsharpened scene Hiroki accidentally started. "I don't think that's an acceptable way of getting one's phone number.." Hanaka whispered in Detsu's ear. "Yea.. I am indeed shocked as well." Detsu claimed.

When I realized what had happened, the girl was under me, she looked upset, but how am I suppose to react in this kind of situation. She blushed bright red out of embarrassment. Everyone else was witnessing that awkward moment.

...

They both were in uncomfortable positions. Instantaneously, she pushes him upwards on his chest, coming up with a weak punch but somehow still hurt him.
Hiroki reacted as if he's going to retaliate. "What the hell was that for!?" He yelled. The girl looked humiliated.

"Isn't that Kotayashi?"
"What did I miss?"
"Is that his way of flirting?"
"He seemed to have pushed the new girl onto the ground?"
"He's crazy..."

Mumbling rumours and assumptions began in class. "You're all getting it wrong I-"
He finds it difficult to get out of this state. Hanaka tries to save him from the situation but.

"This man is not to be blamed for what had happened. That moment lead us to a natural reaction and instinct. Kindly do, go to your respective seats because the man responsible for our subject period is approximately two meters away from the door." The girl proclaimed as she picks all her books from the floor.

They all proceeded to do what the, apparently new student in their class' request is.

I've never been overwhelmed and aggrieved at the same time. Who is that girl? She speaks in a monotone yet fluent way, it's almost like she engineered that whole thing to make herself look like the hero of the day...

Professor Joon eventually entered his first period, class-109. He still managed, well, manifestly taught basic information, considering he is a qualified, and intelligent person.

After forty minutes, P.E. Subject has begun. It has been decided that this subject isn't essential for Swifts. Therefore they only have thirty minutes to use the school gym, and has the freedom to roam outside the area for the first two days. (free time).

Everybody went to their locker rooms and wore their given P.E. Clothes. Only a few went to the school gym afterwards.

Detsu decided to go "assist" the newcomers around, since one of the teachers was observing him. Kentaro thought of going to the cafeteria even if it's not allowed yet. Hanaka walked to a group of girls to chat with, possibly just to increase her reputation.

Hiroki couldn't care less. He proceeds to the school gym. He noticed not a lot went to play so he sat on the bleachers.

It didn't take long until something grabbed my attention.

...

"Don't you feel unsuitable here?" A girl who appears to be fit and is the leader of the school's basketball girls' team said. "You mean, unreachable? Haha. Get it? Your height?" A second player joined in, to taunt the girl about her height from earlier.

Idiot. What's her intentions? To get in trouble with everyone?

She seems unaware of what's happening. As if she hasn't experienced being bullied before.

How cute. Does she think I'm going to interfere and defend her?

The person who just joined in, snatched her eyeglasses and gave it to the leader. "Does this even work? Clearly, not. If so, you would've seen your own hideous figure. There's no way I'll let you join the bb team." She said.

...

"False. The image of me trying to fit in a pitiful group has never come across my mind. I'd rather do something else than be accompanied by two 19-year old women bullying at their age. My height may not be ideal, but at least it's not lower than the members of your team." She replied calmly. The basketball team (girls) is hardly finding people to recruit, having the leader's attitude around like that, it's been two years and a player only lasts a week.

Both of them were offended and befuddled, how does she know this information already? The leader grinned. Following, she whistled and glanced over to a new player, currently practicing basketball. They made facial languages from a distance. The girl slowly walks away from them.

I didn't hear a single word, but it looked intense. Oh well.

A player tries to throw a ball at Kumika's head from behind.

..!

Hiroki Immediately ran over to her, successfully deflected the ball using his chest, causing him to fall down again. The players minded their own business and acted innocent. She didn't realize what he just did.

"Are you okay?" She asked Hiroki, who is laying on the ground.

Why the fuck did I just do that. I should've just- aghsfdhf. Now i'm in a situation with this girl again.

...

Please stop staring at me..

He uses the ball to cover his face because he is "shy".

"Interesting. You seem to have an inherent tendency of falling whenever you encounter me." She remarked.

THIS WOMAN NEVER STOPS-

She noticed something odd was on the floor, she picks it up. It's her glasses. Broken.