Chapter 9: 8

One day at the end of May.

Hinata was taken to the infirmary.

*

"Ah, Onodera-sensei, I'm sorry."

The student who greeted Tatsuya, who rushed to the infirmary in a hurry after receiving the news, was sitting on the bed as if nothing had happened.

"This is a mess. Sorry."

He also felt relieved. But at the same time, he was getting tired of the bad predictions coming true.

Hinata was wearing a sports uniform with large gauze on her cheeks.

Wounded.

And it's still on the face of a young girl.

"It's not a serious injury."

Rinko Matsumoto, a nurse teacher, explained before Tatsuya.

“Because it's a wound that will go away in a few days, so don't worry. There will be no scars. But don't forget that."

"Is that so?"

"That's too much trouble."

Hinata laughed.

"Wasn't every day like this when I was little?"

"What about the hospital? Better go to the hospital for now.”

"So it's too much trouble. It's healed, so no. It's just a bruise."

"What?"

"I really don't want that. My mom should be sleeping now that she's worked so hard. If you make things too big, the atmosphere in class will be worse."

"Is that so?"

This is not the time to force yourself to prioritize actions that generally make sense. Students must be considered first. It's also limited to this.

“Can you tell me what happened? But you don't have to force yourself to say it now."

“Um—that. I had a fight with someone else.”

"I know it. What is the reason?"

"What was the reason for the fight?"

"It's no big deal. It's just bullshit."

"I just want to know the details of the fight."

"Uh-hmm. I'm a little dizzy."

Hinata lay firmly on the bed as if on purpose.

It seemed she didn't want to talk about it. There must be a subtle reason for the fight in class, Tatsuya concluded. It was probably something the teacher didn't want to touch. Students must now be given priority.

"I know. After all, are you resting in the infirmary like this?"

"Hmm—. Actually, it's fine to go back to class. It's gym class. High jump. I really like it.

"How can I let an injured person exercise. You can rest until the next class. I'll be with you."

"Eh, sensei?"

“In that case, you can also go home early too.”

"It's free! It will be shown by my mother."

"Then rest. I'll be here."

"Really-!"

Hinata put on a sullen face.

But that's just "putting on a bad face". From Tatsuya's years of experience, this was Hinata's appearance.

The nurse teacher left the table very tactfully.

There were only two people left in the infirmary. The sound of students screaming in the distance. Looks like someone had a good high jump record in high school jumping rush in gym class, causing quite a bit of commotion.

"Want some tea?"

“Eh—? What kind of tea?”

“Ordinary green tea. There's a kettle and a water heater here."

“I want some juice—”

"Don't be too particular about it. Is the green tea okay?"

"Okay--"

Hinata pulled back the blanket.

At first glance, Hinata seemed to be in a better mood. It's almost the same as when the two of you spend time together in the living room of an apartment. At least it seems so.

"Then I will be taken care of by the teacher today——"

"I'll take care of you, isn't your face just scratched? Do you need to do anything else?"

"How about wiping my sweat with a wet towel?"

"You don't have a fever."

"And then——, took my hand and pushed me then said "It's okay, Tsubakiya, it's just a minor injury!" or something"

"It's okay Tsubakiya. It's just a minor injury."

"Really-"

Make the tea.

The two of them took a sip of hot drinks.

Time passed quietly. Now was not the time for her to say too much. The dispute occurred not long ago. It was necessary to calm her down for a while.

"This is so bitter," Hinata muttered, taking a sip of the green tea she wasn't used to drinking.

"It's bitter."

Tatsuya nodded and took a sip of his tea.

Morning before the rainy season. The two of them looked up at the slightly overcast sky through the window and listened to the voices of the students screaming from the field.

*

"Ayaka is right"

Segawa Natsuki confirmed this.

On the first floor of the teaching building, there is a student guidance room next to the office.

Fujimoto Asuka was ready to listen to the situation for a long time.

"Even if you say she's right,"

Asuka used a reproachful tone,

"But the person who did it was your friend Toyota Ayaka, right? There's no reason for anything to go wrong. This is completely absurd."

"......"

Gently Segawa Natsuki, who was sitting on the sofa, fell silent.

Stubborn middle school girl. It was an attitude that didn't match her age-appropriate makeup and mature-looking appearance.

“What does Teshima-san think of that?”

I have to admit that things get a little tricky.

Asuka asked another student present, Teshima Miyuu.

“When Tsubakiya Hinata was injured, there were Toyota Ayaka, Segawa Natsuki, and Teshima Miyuu, right? If Toyota-san is right, is it Tsubakiya-san's fault? What is Tsubakiya-san doing? Is there something Ayaka-san should do? ?"

"Not that"

Teshima Miyuu shrunk into a ball. Shrugging her shoulders tightly, her hands caught between her knees reminded me of some kind of small animal.

"It has nothing to do with Teshima-san."

Ayaka said.

"That's Tsubakiya's usual way of laughing at the way she talks. She's actually laughing. That's why Ayaka did it. Otherwise, I'll do it too. Suspension or dismissal or whatever, just face it."

It doesn't seem calm yet. From Segawa Natsuki's behavior, I temporarily knew the reason why Ayaka couldn't control her emotions, which was called lip-for-mouth.

But even if she said it didn't matter whether she was suspended or coaxed, she wasn't the party to the violence. The person involved was a Toyota Ayaka who wasn't here.

Let Ayaka go home first.

Because of the quarrel and the person, the one who was hit was confused, while the one who was hit seemed to be fine.

(...Ah, that's not the case. In general, Toyota Ayaka was hit hard and went a little crazy. From the point of view of protecting students, the current state of affairs was not suitable for positive conversation.

Things can happen too. The luxuriously dressed Toyota Ayaka is also a serious child growing up. Such a thing could happen, Asuka believed this.

It must be troublesome to let Asuka go to the student tutoring room. What's more, there are extremely evil people in the group.

Tsubakiya Hinata.

In everyone's eyes, several students with different styles turned out to be the starting point of disagreement. Or should I be happy for her luck that she got here today without incident?

"So, in the end,"

Asuka returned to the topic.

"Why are you arguing? It's annoying to ask so many times."

"I've said it many times. It was Tsubakiya's fault for 'laughing at the usual way of speaking'. I don't know what I said, and I can't judge whether it's good or bad."

"..."

It seemed that no matter what, she would not speak.

Perhaps, if you didn't make a big compromise now, Ayaka wouldn't be telling the truth. Asuka, who had just served as an assistant student advisor, knew that the world's eyes were very tight these days. There is even the possibility of being held accountable forcibly. She wanted to avoid a situation that was like a slap in the face.

(As expected, it's Tsubakiya-san...)

When Segawa Natsuki said that name, Asuka felt a kind of strange feeling from her. Could this be an illusion? Even though Toyota Ayaka insisted that "that was Tsubakiya's usual way of speaking in ridicule", if nothing special happened, she wouldn't lose her mind in gym class.

The person who moves first loses is a typical example of this.

Tsubakiya Hinata, who was sent to the infirmary due to several violent attacks, didn't even move a finger from the other party.

*

Teshima Miyuu who was cowering watching Fujimoto Asuka and Segawa Natsuki spoke.

(Things are getting serious.)

True honest thoughts.

Ayaka and Hinata didn't have a bad relationship. On the other hand, it is a good relationship. At least starting today.

Never expected this to happen.

Although this is a very rude feeling, but if it is Natsuki, you will understand. After all, using outdated language to describe her, she was the type to be reckless and act before thinking. Although after an actual conversation, you will find that she is actually a very considerate person. Although a little impatient. Less than ten days after the first contact with cooking practice, Miyuu's forehead had been slapped many times. Although I know it's a joke, but it's not surprising to say that Natsuki will cause violence.

But the one who did it was Ayaka.

This is the cool type. Maybe smart too. Although I haven't seen her listen to the class well, it seems that her test scores are not bad.

Natsuki is in charge of stepping on the gas pedal, while Ayaka is in charge of stepping on the brakes. Two people who had known each other long before Miyuu played their respective roles through division of labor and cooperation.

The division of roles is broken.

Not only that, but Ayaka had already started. It doesn't match her image.

By the way, even though Natsuki said "Otherwise I'll do it", but she was the one who stopped the fight. The sluggish Miyuu couldn't do anything about it. What you can do is imprint it on your own eyes from start to finish.

"Teshima-san"

Fujimoto Asuka gave Teshima a glass of water.

“You're the only one with them, right? Can you tell the teacher what happened?”

Natsuki, who had calmed down and remained silent, almost became impatient. Even though the student advisor's face was smiling, it was the kind of smile that wasn't smiling. It's more troublesome just because she looks pretty.

“You were with them, right?”

"Yes, yes. With them"

"What happened?"

“That, that…”

I want to find a hole to enter.

Firstly, Miyuu, who was naturally not good at speech, did not have the confidence to reveal the scene in detail.

Second, Natsuki on the side made a "If you dare say it, I'll kill you" expression.

"This bothers me a lot."

Asuka scratched her head.

"If this happens, it will affect the application for next year. I really want to finish it as successfully as possible... But I don't know how Tsubakiya-san's parents will react..."

Miyuu's shoulders shook.

Asuka's words inadvertently revealed her true thoughts. It worked. This is more heartbreaking than a direct threat.

The debate continued for some time after that.

What happened?

I don't know, I don't want to say.

Constant repetition of such conversations.

Asuka was unyielding, and Natsuki was even more stubborn. Miyuu was surprised. She thought Segawa Natsuki would be more reckless and shrewd, but it seemed she was also the type of person who would live up to her beliefs. In terms of some communication, although it can't be said that the relationship with Segawa Natsuki is very close, but Miyuu still has a good impression of her. Perhaps this belief stemmed from a sense of justice befitting Segawa Natsuki.

"-So."

Asuka finally gave up.

I think there is no point in wasting time like this. Asuka waved at Segawa Natsuki.

"Segawa-san, you can go back to class now. I'll ask you about the specific situation. I might ask your parents to come next time, can you accept it?"

Segawa Natsuki stood still, and left the student tutoring room with a heavy stomp on the floor.

When she closed the door, her eyes pierced like nails. "Teshima, don't talk too much—" Even though she didn't make a sound, she could understand it. This is a very strong threat.

"Yeah—it bothers me—"

Asuka smiled kindly when there were only two people.

Miyuu was also restrained. Although she knew this was a mature approach, she was already under a lot of pressure now. Too effective for her of the small animal breed.

"Did Teshima-san also decide not to say anything?"

“…Eh, that”

What would you do?

Not proud, Miyuu is weak. If she was threatened by an adult, she would probably say everything without hesitation. Therefore, although I admire Natsuki's actions, I don't think Miyuu can do the same. On the other hand, there is no belief that confidentiality should be maintained. Furthermore, Miyuu was in a "can't do anything" position, and had no positive relationship with this incident.

……Not.

It was not a positive relationship, but there was a relationship - rather, it was she who created the moment for the event to happen. Miyuu was well aware of this. That's why it takes courage to testify.

"...Sensei"

"Hah?"

"Can Fujimoto-sensei imagine what happened?"

"Hmm? Hmm—maybe"

Asuka leaned back on the sofa and took a sip of tea from the cup.

Woman. Dress well in a women's suit. Beautiful young women are also very popular among college students. Of course it is also very popular.

“From that point of view, I am very curious about the students. I can't know everything, but if I don't master it to a certain level, I won't be able to work.”

"Yes"

"So, say it. Can I imagine it, maybe? I can guess the reason why Segawa-san won't say it."

Miyuu agreed.

That's called warmth. From a student advisor's point of view, I really don't want to make things too big. Maybe the teacher is thinking about the students.

"-At that time"

"Hmm"

“When Tsubakiya-san said bad things to Toyota-san. At that time, Tsubakiya-san and I, Toyota-san and Segawa-san were gathering. The four of us are probably the only ones who know what happened."

"Yeah. So if the four of you don't say anything, maybe no one will know the truth of this matter."

"Yes"

"Though Tsubakiya-san or Toyota-san might as well say it. But I always feel that those two are 'I don't know how to put it'. And it's not a topic they can be forced to talk about."

"Yes. I understand. Yes."

"Eh, is this enough?"

Miyuu was surprised.

This seems to be an understanding teacher. If it was an older teacher, it definitely wouldn't stop there. Was it because she was a young teacher? Or because she was expected to do such an act that she was hired as a student advisor.

"Of course...but"

Asuka nodded.

“If it is satisfactorily resolved, there will be no accountability. Now everything has been satisfactorily resolved. Isn't it just meddling all the time?"

"Oh, yes. That"

“Toyota-san also quit early because of that hit, so she's thought about it. This injury would not leave a mark — no, even if it was an injury that would leave a mark, as long as the matter between the parties was resolved, there would be no problem on the teacher's side. Of course, if there is dissatisfaction between the two sides, the teacher will use the teacher's authority to let them speak. ... How? It's a good compromise, right?"

"Yes it is. But even so, I'm not in a position where I can say anything..."

"Also, although I haven't told Toyota-san yet, it's fine if you don't apologize."

"Well, is that okay?"

"It does not matter. Besides, if it turned into an apology or a lawsuit from the parents, we wouldn't be here. If you take the appropriate approach to it, it will be difficult to end. Otherwise, adults will do unnecessary things. Otherwise you don't think it will be a topic like "where is the student autonomy?" What's that? In my opinion, students are better off dealing with students themselves. After all, it's impossible for everyone to get along. Even if the relationship is irreparable, it is possible to deal with each other wisely, I think this is called social learning"

"Yes, yes. Yes, I think so too."

Miyuu was silent.

Fujimoto Asuka, who is a second grade English teacher A, is a straightforward person. Miyuu was slightly surprised when she spoke in a tone that sounded like she was chatting with her classmates at school. Could it be that the English teacher also had thoughts on this incident? Or maybe it's because she's a little slower than usual when there's only two people around—or maybe because she's mature enough to let other people think that.

"So? Is there anything you want to tell me? As long as Teshima-san doesn't do anything like inciting this incident, you can be released now.

"No, no, inciting something! I can only stand still in fear, and there is absolutely no incitement..."

"True. But if I don't know what's going on here, I can only guess at random."

"..."

"As far as I know. I really have to ask something about the situation, and that's why I'm in a difficult position. Although it's fine not to say it now, but I'm still very interested. You see, Tsubakiya-san is something more conspicuous than ordinary people, right?

"..."

"So how? Of course, if you don't want to say it, I won't ask, and I will try my best to respect the privacy of the students."

Miyuu was confused.

She felt that she should remain silent.

But at the same time, she also felt that she should not remain silent.

At that time, it was a bad thing to hide what I saw at that moment only in the depths of my heart. Presumably, what she said was of no benefit to anyone, and it was a painful act for Miyuu herself. Even though she was warned by Natsuki's gaze, perhaps now was the time to wake up.

"That, sensei"

"Um"

"What shall I say now"

"Ah—um, okay, I know, shut up about what I heard from you? Seriously....Ah, but only the four of you know about the situation, right? That way, it's easy to know that Teshima-san told me, right? ? Hmm—that's also very annoying, hmm—what should I do?”

"Ah, no, it's not like that."

“Please tell others that I said it. I still want to be in charge of this level of responsibility. Besides, regarding this incident, I was the one who created the trigger."

"..."

Asuka blinked.

Maybe surprised. Miyuu herself was also surprised.

But it was actually Asuka who tried to correct her attitude to hear what Miyuu had to say next.

Even though this was not a topic of life, for a sophomore junior high school girl, in a sense, such a topic was heavier than life.

“I have no friends, and this becomes an opportunity to stir up discord. And it always feels a little inappropriate to say something like that.”

At this point, Miyuu was searching for words.

Even if there is a search, there is no other way but to reveal the facts as they are.

Just say the words that come to your mind.

"This incident, I think it's Tsubakiya-san's fault"

*

“A fight between second-year girls?”

"Hey, did you see it?"

"I see it, I see it. Even though it's a bit far away"

Meanwhile, on the other hand, the gym class continued.

On the north side of the playground, the second year girls were practicing the high jump.

Then the third grade boys on the south side were practicing their sprint.

“Takayama, did you see it?”

"-Ah?"

Takayama Kaito asked his classmates, wiping the sweat off his cheeks.

"What?"

“Second grade girls' physical education class. Isn't there a fight? There seems to be a fight."

"Who?"

In addition, Kaito's eyes changed drastically.

"What happened?"

 “Looks like someone got into a fight. Some sophomore girls. Someone was beaten and sent to the infirmary.”

"What?"

Kaito looked at the second year girl.

High jump lessons are still in progress. But no girl figure stands out more than anyone. Although she tried her best not to pay special attention, she was there when gym class had just started. And from a distance, the second year girls looked a little strange. It was true that if there was a fight between classmates, it was not in the mood for class.

"Looks like Tsubakiya Hinata was beaten,"

Another classmate testified.

"Someone saw her by accident. Well, after all, she is an eye-catching girl, and every eye is always on her, subconsciously. Even though I don't see her."

"Hey. What's wrong?"

"Eh? What? That's why I said I didn't see it. Even though I know that Tsubakiya's breasts are quite big, I'm not a big-breasted type."

"I didn't ask you that. I asked you why Tsubakiya-san was beaten. Who hit her?"

"You… Even if you ask me."

Kaito's steady and aggressive pressure made his classmates wince.

“Looks like Toyota Ayaka is hitting.”

Another classmate came out to give permission.

"I don't know why, but it seems quite difficult. Not once, but many times. Even though I don't see it."

"..."

Kaito was silent.

The friends next to me are still talking.

"Who's Toyota Ayaka?"

“Second year A-class student. Kinda cute”

“Ah, the one that stood out the most was when she was in first grade. It really looks like a style that can take decisive action.”

“No, no, you might say It's Segawa Natsuki. Toyota Ayaka is Segawa Natsuki's companion, who is quiet."

"Why is that guy fighting with Tsubakiya?"

“Perhaps there was a dispute?”

"What are they arguing about?"

"Then I don't know."

What are you arguing about?

Kaito thought that in his heart.

However, he had no intention of saying it here. Instead, he regretted his rather unwise words and actions. Even if regret is useless.

"By the way, the dispute seems to have been settled?"

"Should we say it's settled. One side goes to the infirmary, and the other side is probably in the student guidance room."

"Student tutoring room? Will Asuka-chan show up?"

"Heh, she and Asuka-chan are alone. Those two are very lucky."

"They're lucky, of course. But if it's all girls, it's unlucky."

"Maybe not Asuka-chan, but the Head of Student Guidance."

"Head of Student Guidance? Isn't that Hell?"

"If you are summoned, you will be eaten. Hell for boys and girls."

"Who's the homeroom teacher of Class A, Year 2?"

"Onodera Tatsuya, who teaches the National language."

"By the way, you know? Rumors of Tatsuya-sensei and Asuka-chan"

Topic changed.

The contents of the topic also reached the ears of Kaito, who was worried about Tsubakiya Hinata's situation.

"Someone saw them on a date"

"Hey, what's up. I've never heard of it"

"What was the date like. A hotel? Could it be a love hotel?"

"Yeah, I don't know. I also heard it from other people. But it's not impossible even in a hotel, right? They're all grown up."

"It's not enough just a garden. Usually she goes to the hotel."

"Hey, that's too hard for me. I like Asuka-chan."

"Where did you hear it. I've never heard of it."

“I don't know either. But it seems like a lot of people know? Among the students in our school. It would be better to say that there are only a few people who don't know?”

"Does Kaito know?"

"I do not know"

National language teacher and English teacher are together, so what happened.

It has nothing to do with Kaito. All he cared about was how Tsubakiya Hinata was doing now. If you don't go to class, we'll be gossiping here, but I hope to at least continue the conversation there.

Nervous.

Friends who did not pay attention to this continued to talk about the teacher's love story.

"But it really was a shock—. If it's true, I can't stand it—"

"After all, these two are single young people. Sure enough, there is such a thing."

"Is love at work—"

"Have you done it?"

"Already done it. It's all adults. It's not about whether Tsubakiya Hinata did it or not. It must be enough to hug her-"

"Hey! Over there. !"

Beep beep-!

The whistle sounded like thunder.

The physical education teacher Tamura-sensei rebuked loudly with a red face.

“Are you guys taking good care of your time!? If you're lazy, let me continue after class!”

"Oops"

"Hey, who's lazy first. I got scolded too"

The third grade boys, quite intrigued by the gossip, returned to their gym class.

Today, Kaito, the only one who ran out of extraordinary results, stood at the starting line again to set a new record.

All he realized was that he might be the cause of the dispute. A few days ago, he was called by Toyota Ayaka and confessed to him, and he refused because he already had someone else he liked.

Kaito doesn't realize that the love story between teachers is good - a topic he ignores, and that is also the reason for the dispute.

*

Just a few rumours.

According to Teshima Miyuu's memory, it was the first trigger.

"By the way, did you know? Rumors of Ono Tatsuya and Asuka-chan."

Before gym class, while changing clothes in class. For some reason, Segawa Natsuki brought up this topic.

"What are the rumors about Ono Tatsuya and Asuka-chan?"

Toyota Ayaka who naturally followed the topic. At this moment, the atmosphere was still as ordinary as ever.

"The two of them seem to have become—"

"Eh, is that right?"

"Really. That's what Hoshimura-senpai from the third year said."

"How far have they become?"

"Looks like someone saw them walk out of the love hotel together."

"Lies. Are you serious?"

"Of course this is serious. 100% true news"

"What is the basis of 100%?"

“So Hoshimura-senpai is a third year…”

“Okay—but—hesitating. I feel like this rumor is too much…”

Ayaka shook her head.

From Miyuu's point of view, Ayaka made the news more reliable through deliberate questioning. Even though it had only been ten days since she had started chatting with them, Miyuu somewhat understood Natsuki and Ayaka's combination.

Especially Ayaka's side.

She is not as cold as she seems at first glance. At least she wasn't born with that kind of character, but it gives the impression that she created that image on purpose. This was indeed the case, and it must have been very different from Natsuki responding with a conditioned reflex. From Miyuu's point of view, it felt like she was "trying to look older".

(...even if it's just a feeling)

This is a common misconception among members of the literature and arts club who love detective dramas. Miyuu couldn't deny what she said.

Anyway, the current Ayaka still looked the same as usual. Even if the topic of rumors was suddenly thrown around, it would still be the usual Ayaka and the usual Natsuki. The girls were the only ones present as they changed into their gym uniforms. When everyone took off their clothes, they became less stiff. Even though the topic wasn't very explicit, it was natural to bring up similar gossip.

Also, Miyuu knew about the rumors.

At the Literature and Arts Club the day before, I had no idea who brought up this topic, and it had been hotly discussed for a while.

So even if this topic was brought up by Miyuu, nothing would be unimaginable about it. Maybe it was for some reason or the timing wasn't right that she didn't pick it up, or maybe it was because Miyuu didn't talk much. In short, it was Segawa Natsuki who brought up the topic this time, and it was Toyota Ayaka who was in charge of questioning the topic.

"Tsubakiya-san - what do you know?"

So even though the Toyota Ayaka is a hot topic, it's a very natural trend.

It is a well-known fact that Tsubakiya Hinata lives very close to Onodera-sensei.

"Eh...? I don't know..."

Hinata who took off her uniform answered.

Of the four, she was the one closest to the window. At that moment, only her back and long black hair were visible. In Miyuu's memory, her voice was the same as usual, but she didn't seem to see her expression clearly.

"It's better to say that I know nothing. Even if I live nearby, it has nothing to do with it. Oh, but is it true? Onodera-sensei and Asuka-chan? Are they dating?"

"According to Natsuki, it should be—"

“If what Hoshimura-senpai said is true. But uh-"

Natsuki added while tying her hair in a headband.

"Even if I get out of the love hotel, I don't know where the love hotel is. Maybe it's just a reinforcement of rumors like where we ate together."

"Wait Natsuki. Didn't you say everything was 100% true?"

"But I didn't see it with my own eyes."

"Hey, I'm just talking about it now—? Don't bring that up."

"Isn't that a common thing? Both of them are adults. Elementary school teachers will also get married in regular workplaces."

Hinata stood by the window, her back to this side.

Slender height. Hands combing black hair into a high ponytail. Neck that looks clean.

No matter what she did back then, she looked like an adult. Of course, as long as Hinata followed the growth of her body, she was a complete adult—in Teshima Miyuu's eyes, her current speech was like speaking with the same gaze as Onodera-sensei and Asuka-sensei.

"It's better to talk about being a virgin at that age,"

Hinata continued further.

"On the contrary, it would be even more disgusting. If you don't even have a boyfriend or something, I feel a little uncomfortable. She still looks amazing at normal times."

"That's right. Virginity is quite disgusting—"

"But does Ono Tatsuya look that amazing?"

Natsuki agreed, while Ayaka asked.

“I thought it was a very simple type. Her way of speaking was soft and elegant, and not too gloomy. More handsome."

"Eh-? Are you serious?"

Natsuki scoffed.

"Ayaka, don't you think Tatsuya-sensei is quite good?"

"Hah? What are you talking about?

"After all, I've always felt that Ayaka likes Ono Tatsuya."

"I don't think so. I'm really going to die. I hit you."

"Do not be like--"

Ayaka poked Natsuki.

Ugya Uhya

Natsuki bowed with a strange cry.

——What happened at that time was roughly the same as above.

There was nothing at that time. At the time, I didn't even think about it, that violence broke out just minutes later.

In fact, if the unexpected didn't happen, Miyuu would probably forget about this conversation while changing clothes. This level of "little squabbling" or "looking at each other's faces" is normal among girls. Even Miyuu, who had the lowest female strength, didn't find it strange.

The next opportunity came after Hinata's outstanding performance in the high jump class.

Hinata was praised by her classmates in turn, and Miyuu praised her as usual without hesitation. I'm afraid this chain of events is the trigger for the event.

"Did Tsubakiya-san not join the athletics club?"

Miyuu felt that this was a very simple question.

Facing Miyuu's words, Hinata panicked for a moment.

"Hmm—the athletics club? I'm pretty good with the homecoming club—"

"That's too wasteful, Tsubakiya-san. Your jump is really high. If you join the athletics club and train hard, you'll be able to become an official Athlete very soon."

"Uh-um, is that so?"

“You have jumped 1.4 meters? Isn't it amazing? Not many girls can jump that high at once? That might as well be considered a record among boys.”

"Ah - Yah -. I am the same as a boy. Ah Haha."

"Yeah, really superhuman."

It was Segawa Natsuki who intervened between the two.

“Why did you jump so easily? I only jumped 1.2 meters. And it's still jumping backwards? Can such a thing be done all at once? Curving backwards like that is hard to do. Right."

“By the way, I can't even jump 80 centimeters.”

Miyuu nodded in agreement.

Hinata reluctantly "aha" and scratched her head with a smile.

"But it's still a waste."

Miyuu said that the more excited she was.

“If you join the athletic club, you will definitely become very strong. I guess it's not too late to join now."

Miyuu had to admit that she was a little excited.

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After all, the sun was too beautiful.

The figure jumping gracefully to a height comparable to Miyuu's was as impressive as it looked from the outside, and it didn't live up to anyone else's expectations.

Of course Miyuu was just a commoner, but she still felt beautiful. It might not be like that for someone in the professional athletics department.

"Ah. By the way, in the athletics club, there is Takayama-senpai who practices the high jump, right?”

continued the excited Miyuu.

I'm happy because I'm very happy, but is that a happy thing in itself? Now that I think about it, it seems this sentence was the real incentive.

"That guy's grades seem to be able to compete in the competition between high schools. If we train together, Tsubakiya-san will definitely be able to jump from a better grade——"

"I think her posture is far from good,"

Ayaka added.

They had been silent until here, but suddenly opened their mouths.

“Tsubakiya-san is still not good enough. But even so, she jumped 1.4 meters, it was amazing. But in other words, there is no aesthetic feeling. If there really is beauty, the dance will be even more beautiful.”

“……”

surprised.

Instead, Miyuu shrank suddenly. With her animal-like appearance and personality, she is sensitive to the feelings of others. Ayaka showed no hostility to her, but from the subtle difference in her words, she could sense a clear aggressiveness. Just imagine a stormy night. The scene where the sound of thunder sounded out of nowhere and drove the small animals to hide in the nest.

"That is--"

Hinata replied casually. So far so good.

"That's great, Tsubakiya-san. Come join the athletics club and see.”

Ayaka didn't give up.

“And it's good to train with Takayama-senpai. That way you can understand your level. After all, Takayama-senpai was someone who could stand on a higher ground. After all, in our school, even the teachers who are assigned to teach supervisors. Not. If I go to another school, I might even be able to participate in the competition between high schools."

The atmosphere was clearly going bad.

It might be fine if the topic changed here, but there was nothing Miyuu could do. She could only stare at her two friends who had just made new friends in confusion.

Segawa Natsuki might be able to do it. But at this moment, she was quietly watching. From Miyuu's point of view, I'm afraid that Natsuki is also confused. As a result, if you get confused here, you will fail, but that's not something to blame.

"Toyota-san"

Hinata spoke up.

Even at this time, she still looked as if nothing had happened. At least it seems so.

"Is there anyone you like?"

“…”

Ayaka was silent.

She stared at Hinata silently. At this moment, the enmity had undoubtedly been exposed.

"Can't you and Ono Tatsuya tease each other?"

Ayaka blurted out those words harshly.

"This time is very important for Takayama-senpai, don't influence him."

"...Ahh"

Hinata wanted to express her understanding, but only let out a slightly dull sound.

Hah, hah. Miyuu's lips froze. If this situation continued like this, Hinata's attitude would clearly accept Ayaka's provocation. No, it should have provoked Ayaka. Even the places that had not been burned were gradually starting to smoke.

"I remember."

Hinata said with such an attitude, as if she had been asked to buy something but forgot.

"Takayama-senpai, the one who confessed to me."

A cold voice rang out.

It was the sound of Ayaka's slap hitting Hinata's face.

It was a crisp, sharp sound that was enough to be noticed by everyone on the playground.

"Sick."

Hinata smiled.

Completely painless.

Even though she wiped her reddened cheeks in the blink of an eye, it seemed like she was being licked by a dog. Tsubakiya Hinata, who was over 1.7 meters tall, stared at the person who bumped into her with a mosquito-bite attitude. Although not serious, the scene was reminiscent of a professional wrestling exhibition match. "Come on hit me and try" such a provocation. Actually hit. Even so, she kept on making provocations like "Let's try hitting me". Even if she was hit harder, she would not fall or give up.

Pinched. The cold voice sounded again. This time the slap hit the other side.

A dull sound rang out at the same time. This was the sound of an angry Ayaka kicking Hinata with her leg.

Evolving to this step, Natsuki had to stop her.

"Wait, don't hit her idiot!"

Natsuki intervened between the two. Ayaka whose face turned red didn't know what she was shouting, but she broke away from Natsuki and rushed in front of Hinata again. Hinata rubbed her kicked thigh in a "painful" manner.

The physical education teacher ran over with a big change on her face.

The other students who noticed it then also gathered around curiously about what was going on.

Hinata's face was covered in sticky blood. It's like the whole face was gouged out by nails——

*

I don't remember much about what happened after that.

When she regained consciousness, Miyuu was already in the student guidance room, explaining the situation to the student advisor Asuka Fujimoto. However, the panicked Miyuu might not be able to fully explain the situation.

"...Oh, I see."

Asuka nodded after hearing everything. If something was complicated, it was probably because she didn't expect her name to appear in the testimony.

"Thanks for telling me. I know the general situation. But—"

Asuka looked troubled.

"According to what you told me, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Tsubakiya-san. As expected, Toyota-san was the one who made the first move, and Tsubakiya-san didn't do anything at all."

Miyuu shook her head vigorously.

"Tsubiya-san wasn't beaten, she was looking for a hit."

"Looking for a hit?"

“Yes, she was deliberately provocative. Let's just say that Toyota-san who bumped into someone was even more injured. Even though Tsubakiya-san was indeed injured, she probably wasn't. Sick. I guess I'm used to the situation. Even if I get beaten up by Toyota-san, it looks like I'm still fine."

"..."

Two, three times, Asuka blinked in succession.

Is there really such a thing? Self-inflicted damage of eight hundred thousand to the enemy, or something like that?

No matter how mature, would a girl in middle school be like this?

"At that time, Tsubakiya-san seemed to be angry about something. Should I say that I was upset or in a bad mood... Now that I think about it, I seem to have felt that way when I changed clothes at the gym."

Miyuu, who said this in one breath, let out a "yes".

After that, her expression suddenly became troubled,

"Um, sensei"

"Hah?"

"What will I do next?"

"Are you worried?"

Asuka took a sip of her tea.

Miyuu looked at Asuka with her animal-like attitude.

"Of course I'm worried."

Asuka smiled helplessly,

"I'm a little worried too. Whether it's Toyota-san, Tsubakiya-san, or the others. Things that needed to be done piled up. I felt like I was going to run around after that.

" ...Will I be suspended?"

"There is no suspension in junior high school. But there will be some sanctions… I will try my best to resolve this matter satisfactorily and not get to that point. Well, it's not the most important thing if both parties apologize to each other. . Okay? And if we can reconcile like before, hurray—"

"I don't think it's possible to reconcile," said Miyuu.

Unexpectedly, Miyuu herself, whose tone became harsh, did not expect it either. Asuka's eyes widened in surprise at the fact that this was proven.

Miyuu hastily added,

"Eh, this. If there was a real dispute between girls, they probably wouldn't be able to reconcile. It might not happen between boys, but it couldn't be between girls. If it could be reconciled. If it was, it might not be a dispute. real. That's what I thought."

"Is it written like this in the book?"

Neither confirms nor denies, adult attitudes.

"Anyway, I understand the situation. Thank you for telling me so much. There may be more I want to say, but that's the teacher's job. Let's go back to class... Ah, by the way. Please. Keep things a secret. what I'm saying here. Originally, these things weren't to be said to the students."

——After Miyuu Teshima left.

Asuka sat on the sofa with a "yes".

"That's—that's—"

Asuka sighed.

As the problem becomes more complex, it makes sense to listen to the situation.

Superficial disputes will definitely be resolved. But what about the problems that arise? This part may be difficult to handle easily. Since ancient times, people in the world generally believe that the more disputes involving love and love, the easier it is to cause bloodshed.

"Tatsuya-kun is also very strict."

The tea turned bad after being heated.

The bitter taste of cheap tea leaves overwhelms the tongue.

"Of course I'm having a hard time. But this incident, is it my fault? No, no, no, no. Uh-hmm."

Realizing this from her point of view, Asuka was caught in the trouble of worrying about things unnecessarily.

*

At the same time in infirmary.

"Well, Onodera-sensei"

"What's the matter, Tsubakiya-san."

"Are you using your tongue to tie a knot on a cherry stalk?"

This is Hinata as usual.

Tatsuya and she were the only ones in the infirmary. The nurse teacher Matsumoto Rinko returned briefly, but then she disappeared.

"No" replied Tatsuya quickly.

The answer to this question is not embarrassing. Tatsuya wasn't shy either. There is no place for shame. She could answer with dignity.

"It can't be done. It can't be done. After all, the human tongue wasn't made for that sort of thing."

"No resistance. Boys should try that kind of thing in their lives. A teacher can't be friends with someone who hasn't tried anything like that. Absolutely not."

"Aren't you narrow-minded?

"It's not narrow. For example, if the dean of the school or the principal told me that they never tried to tie a knot with their tongue. Sorry, I see them like that."

"What expression?"

“Such a phrase. Do you understand? I've said it many times, as an educator? Someone who is in a position of teaching young students? Never try to tie a knot with your tongue, It's like giving a math class to a student who doesn't even know the multiplication table. Can such a person qualify as a teacher? It's not that they can't qualify."

"I said so"

"But that's absolutely impossible. Now that you're an educator, you've never tried anything like that in your life."

"Is it really that good? You are so arrogant."

“To be honest, I was also scared when I said it. But ah, tying cherry stalks with my tongue gave me so many bitter memories. I thought if no one else experienced it except me. Such bitter memories are like denying my life to me…. But it just says that there are exceptions to everything. The dean of student affairs and the principal are too far away from me to deny the possibility that there was no such culture at all when they were born.

"This is so."

"And it's very difficult to tie a cherry stem with the tongue. As I said earlier, the human tongue is not for that. There is still a long way to go.

"By the way, I mentioned about that."

"You really know that!"

Hinata was lying on the bed, and Tatsuya was sitting on a folding chair.

Actually, there is no need to lie in bed. Hinata's face was injured instead of being physically unwell. What's more, Hinata had returned to her former state, and now it was just a kind of flirtation, a kind of playfulness. Tatsuya now seemed to coax a tormented child who didn't want to sleep—that is, indeed, it had been Onodera Tatsuya and Tsubakiya Hinata all along.

"Tie the cherry stalk with your tongue."

"It's fine if you don't. What else can't you do? There are no cherries in the infirmary.”

“I can show it to you. The mouth and tongue move like this. Hey, look at you? My tongue moves really well."

"Don't sexually harass at school."

"Well, it wasn't sexual harassment at all, was it? We were just talking about moving our tongues by the way, right? How would that be sexual harassment? Hinata didn't—get it."

Truly an asshole.

Tatsuya also cursed loudly.

This guy really got carried away. Since there were only two people with their noses in their faces, and because they were in a situation where they were "wounded by a fight and treated", what they said was irrelevant.

"Talking about the same things at the infirmary as when the two of them were at home."

If that's the case, this guy must be enjoying it.

It's a little bit interesting and overwhelming. Hinata probably put the bickering aside for now, and was full of excitement.

Just like the goal. Tatsuya's goal here was to take care of Hinata. It was also his wish to see her as usual. But this had also been the case all along - the one walking in the opposite direction to Hinata, in other words the victim, was not anyone else but Tatsuya himself.

"...Sometimes I want someone else to do it for me. In this situation."

"Eh—? What are you talking about?"

“I didn't say anything. However, that show should be avoided.”

"So boring... ah, could it be a teacher" "

"What is going on?"

"Still awkward? Because her skills aren't as good as that of a middle school girl."

Onodera Tatsuya has also grown up.

So I can't think of anything that would upset me. Being bullied by students has long been commonplace, and if something of this magnitude isn't easy to deal with, it's impossible to become a teacher.

So he had used an old-fashioned attitude.

"Hey, sensei"

"What is it?"

“Why are you turning your back on me right now?”

"That's because you're full of energy right now."

"I'm fresh, why are you turning your back on me?"

"That's because, if you're already very energetic, it's fine if I don't continue to accompany you."

"Aren't you just running away?"

"That was so bad. I didn't run away anywhere. I'm still here as proof."

Even with my back, I can imagine she looking behind my head. After all, we've known each other for so long. There was an unpleasant laugh like a cat playing with its prey from behind, only the little girl who seemed to be climbing the adult ladder for the first time must be full of joy now. Hinata, who was lying on the bed, was covered with a blanket, and only her face was visible.

Do as she pleases. Say whatever you want.

Leave her alone for now. This is just a little sister who is slightly older in age, so please endure the restlessness in your heart. This is the attitude that adults should have, the composure of parents. Even if it was said that he looked back and was said to have run away, could he do with a sullen face and ignore it.

"..."

"..."

Silence enveloped the infirmary.

Tatsuya's strategy was to focus exclusively on defense. Make Hinata's care a top priority, and avoid toughness with didactic methods. Instead of attacking. No matter how you get surrounded, you just need to apply the word "patience". It doesn't matter what you say, it doesn't matter how you are blamed.

Onodera Tatsuya accepted this dilemma with pride.

It is the responsibility of those who choose to take the path of the teacher and have an unexpected relationship with this special girl, Tsubakiya Hinata, in other words, destiny.

Temporary silence.

A voice came from behind.

"Hey, sensei"

"What is it?"

“Nothing—nothing”

Ehehe.

Holding a smile.

Here it was decided to "hold on".

"Hey, sensei"

"Hah?"

"Mmm (three votes)~. It's nothing—"

Haha

That's always fine. If I'm bothered by something like this, I'll eliminate it below.

"Hey, sensei"

"What is it?"

“That—I just wanted to call you—”

Ehehe

Indeed it is. A plan that had been crumpled in my head until I looked back.

But Tatsuya was very mature, "broken but heart still cold", at least not drowning in anger because of this state... Therefore, waiting for this period of time to pass with an indifferent expression was the best solution.

"Well, onii-san"

Tatsuya was also angry.

Twenty-four years is not yet fully mature.

If it was easy to mature, it wouldn't be so hard. "Adult" is not a license that comes automatically with age. Onodera Tatsuya is immature. Due to his age, he had to look mature, but he was actually just a kid with a yellow mouth and more than an adult.

So he was annoyed.

"Enough already-"

Tatsuya turned his head.

The eyes of the same Hinata, who was looking at this seriously, both eyes met.

 

“I love you” (Note : Sukida)

She said.

Tatsuya froze.

The sound of roaring laughter came from the classroom in the distance. Maybe some teachers tell jokes in class.

tick-tick-tick-

The second hand of the clock on the wall made a shrill sound.

dip-dip-

The sound of water dripping from the water heater faucet is also very loud.

The sun's rays coming in through the cracks in the windows were dazzling.

The girl who climbed out of the blanket and half stood looked into his eyes, as clean as a spring in the depths of a cave. Definitely like washing.

There shouldn't be a long silence.

Ten seconds?

No, it should be five seconds or less. But this short time seemed very slow.

After all, Tatsuya, who was not an adult, went blank. Even so, he racked his brains trying to find a way to respond. Should I just say it or something else, in short, I can't think of a word in my mind.

"...Yes, there are downsides!" (note: in Japanese like is sukida, and minus is suki)

Immediately after.

Tatsuya accepted the strangled hand.

And not just the usual hand strangle.

Tatsuya also accidentally knew that although Hinata was not very familiar with professional wrestling exhibition matches, and she was not old enough to watch a fight, this was a "flying cross chop" move. The arms are X-shaped, and they jump flamboyantly at each other. Legendary wrestler, Mil Mascaras pride trick.

Hit the front.

Aiming at the stunned Tatsuya, Hinata jumped off the bed like a rocket launcher.

It didn't last for a second.

Bang bang bang.

The soft sound of the folding chair dropping to the floor sounded very melodious. Even though he wanted to quickly take up the defense, the back of his head was still hit hard. Golden star eyes. Consciousness was also interrupted for a moment. Tatsuya was relieved for the strange reason that this was an infirmary so that was too good. Any kind of emergency can be done here, and even a defibrillator is prepared for the worst. The chances of falling into life-threatening danger in this place were slim. If you fall into it, accept your fate. (A defibrillator is a defibrillator is a heart rate stimulator that uses high-voltage electricity to restore a victim of a heart attack.)

"Ahahaha!"

Hinata smiled indifferently.

In a state of suppressing Tatsuya.

“Wait a moment onii-san. This is so funny—how did you fall so easily?”

“…What are you kidding me about?”

Tatsuya replied, shaking his head.

He was embarrassed by the stars flying in front of him like a scene from a manga.

"Do you know how tall you are? Aren't you almost the same height as me? What would happen if you got hit by a giant body like that? It's usually like this, right?"

"Let me tell you first, I'm less than fifty kilograms. Onii-san, you're already over sixty kilograms, right? You've been fat since graduating college, right?"

"That's one kilogram per year."

Tatsuya stood up, blinking for a clear blur of vision. As he stood up, he extended his hand to Hinata to help her. Saying "thank you", Hinata held Tatsuya's hand.

"Hehehe, sorry brother. I got carried away."

"You're always like this. I am used to."

"Did you hit your head?"

"Yes. But that's okay."

"Should I call the nurse teacher? Should I go to the hospital? Should you be admitted to the ICU?"

"No need. At least go to the hospital when you feel bad. I don't want to die yet.... right, Hinata"

"Hah?"

"Do you like me?"

Hinata was silent.

Then "...pfft" she burst out laughing,

"Ughhhahaha! Brother, you're too self-conscious! I don't understand what you're talking about! So funny!"

"...Why are you laughing??"

"Because, I didn't expect you to believe it as I thought. It's too funny to be so slow to hear "there are flaws" like "like you". Does that mean my brother is dissatisfied? Did you collect a lot?"

"This is so annoying, I want you to take care of—"

The bell rings at this time.

Ding dong ding dong.

In a sense this is the whistle at the end of the game. The time between the two of them, which felt like a long time had passed, was separated.

"Looks like gym class is over."

"...Ah. Yes."

“Then I will return to class. I have to go to the next class.”

" Okay"

"Not. Thank you, Sensei, for staying with me.”

"Right. In that case, I will go too.”

"Eh?

"Ah. I have to explain the situation to your classmates. In this situation, if you go alone, it will be bad."

"You stupid"

Tatsuya patted the head of Hinata who was casually saying those words.

Hinata scrunched her neck "Ahahahaha it hurts".

It had turned back into the same Hinata as usual.

Just walk into class and briefly explain the situation to the students.

Several worried classmates gathered around Hinata. Teshima Miyuu looked like she was crying, while Segawa Natsuki watched from a distance angrily. Everyone cares about Hinata in their own way.

After school.

Hinata and Tatsuya stopped by Ayaka's Toyota house.

Even though Tatsuya had an embarrassed expression on his face, Hinata was stubborn. Even though I thought of contacting me by phone, I still rang the doorbell of the Toyota house. After the entrance opened, before Ayaka and her mother could say anything, Hinata lowered her head.

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry"

The main thing to do here.

The Toyota mother and daughter who preceded were also affected and lowered their heads. After confirming that there was no need for compensation or responsibility, and that the school would not punish them, both Hinata and Ayaka went to school the next day as usual.

It can be said that it was resolved quickly.

That day, the four of them, Hinata, Miyuu, Natsuki, and Ayaka, walked together. Hinata and Ayaka smiled at each other as if they were talking about something alone. The students who understood the atmosphere also tried their best to maintain their normal behavior, and this incident was resolved with a tacit understanding of "try not to touch it".

In general, not so easy to solve. In Tatsuya's view, this was one thing that Tsubakiya Hinata would resolve by giving full play to her crisis management skills.

This is amazing.

Because it wasn't like that at first.

Because Tatsuya, an old friend, knew that a similar incident had been caused by Hinata before, but had never been resolved so quickly.

Meet with Tsubakiya Kanae, Hinata's mother whom we haven't seen in a long time, and report the whole story.

“I miss her a bit,” Kanae said with a smile.

Indeed, in a sense, I miss her, thought Tatsuya. Just a few years ago, this sort of thing was common—not yet, but that's not to say it's unusual.

The young Tsubakiya Hinata, with her short hair flowing down, was uncontrollably in front of the child king.

Old, inconspicuous wounds were everywhere, and it wasn't just the one or two times I was taken to the hospital.

Tatsuya was also present in many cases.

Maybe more than when her mother, Kanae, was there.

"I will ask you to look after my daughter from now on, Tatsuya-kun."

Kanae lowered her head, and Tatsuya had to agree.

She knew that this man was also working hard. The relationship between him and the Hinata family is much closer than "the others". The two families also take care of each other.

The same thing will happen many times from now on.

Onodera Tatsuya is also one of the educators.

Guide students to grow by responding to their guardian's expectations, and relying on these to be delicious and spicy - if only that were possible. But those who do not work must not eat, and those who cannot produce results will not eat. Thinking about it carefully, Tatsuya was determined to help children like Tsubakiya Hinata, so he chose to become an educator.

This level of hard work is not even hard work.

This was the path he had actively chosen. You have to do what you have to do carefully. Do the best.

This is the educator, this is what Onodera Tatsuya should be.

Nervousness drained by every movement of students, pressure by supervisors and guardians, and being given exam questions and grading papers took up the whole day off.

It's enough.

Enough.

In the future and in the future.

Onodera Tatsuya will live like this.

With a neighbor who is a bit difficult to deal with—a girl he's known since birth, whose destiny is to be his own disciple, and who stands out a bit from those around her.

*

After a few days.

"Ehehe - onii-san"

"What is it"

"Is there any hair growing on my nipples?"

"..."

In the living room of the apartment where Onodera's house is located.

Hinata suddenly said this.

So what to do.

Tatsuya pondered while pouring oil into the frying pan for the tempura.

Even though it's "routine", Hinata is still very concerned about the content of the answer. Sure enough, thinking of the right answer is the right way to do it.

How about Hinata's tone? How about facial expressions?

Lying on the sofa carelessly, opening the library's eyes, what kind of answer are you looking for?

"..."

Tatsuya chose to ignore it.

Pretending not to hear, he continued to prepare the fried tempura.

"Hey, onii-san, are you listening to me?"

"..."

"Hello, onii-san?"

"..."

"Um what? Let me tell you about my situation? As for whether there is long hair or not, how about I—"

"Wait! Wait."

Tatsuya turned around impatiently.

"Do not bother me. Tempura is war. Even the slightest negligence can affect the beauty of the frying result. "

"Is that more important than talking to students about the problem?"

"You too. Do you want to eat some good tempura?"

"My mom and I have also been to upscale tempura restaurants where one can fry good tempura while chatting with customers"

"Do not put amateurs and professionals. I am a person who will not fry without seeing the oil."

said Tatsuya, checking the temperature of the oil.

The sesame oil mixed with the spices is heated, and the aroma continues to come out. It's a scent that can't be described in words. When I was young, I could eat three bowls of rice with this.

"Why don't you come and help me? Bring the fried tempura to the table. Then eat quickly."

First is the fried assortment. Celery and scallops are wrapped in tempura flour, wrapped in a special shape, then dipped in oil.

Hiss - shhh.

In an instant, the wrapper was drenched in oil and puffed out what looked delicious.

"It looks good."

"Very delicious."

“My onii-san's tempura is always delicious.”

“I have had many failed cooking experiences. I can't ignore it for a second before popping it in my mouth."

"Ahaha. It's like a soldier who has endured many battles."

"Stop talking, let me concentrate."

He brought out an assortment of fries at just the right time.

Nice color. Pale golden yellow. The feeling of using chopsticks is not bad.

"Wow—smells good—. Bon appetite!"

"Hey, too bad. Don't eat here."

“But tempura is something that keeps getting worse after being fried.”

"And it's dangerous to have oil next to it."

"I'm not a child and I'm not going to reach out and touch it. ...Ah, this is really good. The scallops were crushed, and the celery tasted just right."

Tatsuya didn't say anything else.

Frying tempura in silence. Once fried, I picked it up and ate it. Tatsuya tried it for the sake of taste. good to eat. Remove the beer from the refrigerator.

“Well, I heard that in the Edo period, tempura was eaten standing in front of a stall.”

If the food is good, chatting will be fun.

Not long after, the tempura was eaten up, and the two of them lay down on the sofa.

“Thank you for your hospitality!”

"You're welcome"

“You really can cook anything, onii-san——”

“It's not like you can cook everything. Only you can cook what you have learned. When I was a student, I used to cook everything. I am obsessed with tempura. I don't have to spend too much if I fry it myself. You finally understand now. …So, I went to take a leisurely bath.”

“Is onii-san the type to grow hair on the nipples? Or not?"

Tatsuya was not surprised.

On the other hand, worrying if you can escape by doing this.

"...Is there a need to talk about it now?"

"Of course."

"I don't think it has anything to do with health and exercise."

"But it's necessary."

"Weren't you talking about a similar topic recently??"

"Onii-san, it really wasn't easy."

Her eyes rolled.

Why should I be reprimanded by this person. Tatsuya was also dissatisfied. Maybe I should lash out at her once in a while. Maybe this little girl can calm down a bit.

No, no, this is unbelievable.

Students and teachers, fourteen years and twenty-four years.

If you think about it normally, the difference in the situation is obvious, no matter how you fight, you will only face the future of defeat.

Is Tsubakiya Hinata too special?

Or is it just Onodera Tatsuya being too naive?

“Onii-san, is it okay to undress here if necessary?”

"Why? I won't let it go."

"Ah. Let's take a bath together after so long?"

“Are you trying to make me a criminal case?”

“That way, you can confirm all sorts of things. It really does vary. Pu hi hi hi!"

She laughed at what she said.

I have absolutely no idea what's funny. Is this the kind of age that would be considered odd to turn around with chopsticks?

She's in this period now.

Still naive now. Only the body grows first, but the mind is immature.

But this moment would be discovered in the future—— Tatsuya had a hunch that her actions and expressions would eventually become a more distant existence.

No one has to stop it, no one can stop it, everyone will usher, cruel and gentle, the passage of time.

Tatsuya had been watching from a closer place than anyone else, so he understood.

She will bloom in the end. Like a bud that blooms into a flower.

She will finally fly into the sky. Like a cocoon that turns into a butterfly.

But not now.

Sooner or later it will help.

Do your best to support this girl who is equal to his little sister, as she grows from a child to an adult. Even if something like the dispute a few days ago happened again – even though Tatsuya still did not know the cause of the dispute – he would always be behind the girl as a strong support.

“Ah, by the way, I haven't grown up yet. I don't have any hair down there either."

“…I don't need to know this kind of information.”

Maybe now I should start thinking about it. "One day".

Thinking of this, Tatsuya sighed and thought hard about how to get past the crisis he was currently facing.

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