Chapter 5: Hero!
Anyway, back to the classroom, Hajime who is still dense and his motto "hobby comes first" only replied formally as He doesn't realize that Shirasaki likes him. As for the thing I created and asked by the 4 bullies? Due to the 4 bullies describing it in a roundabout manner and confusing way, I think He already forgot about it.
"Ah, good morning Shirasaki-san."
With his reply, comes a murderous aura under the silent gaze of everyone which Hajime could only accept as he smiles bitterly. I can only say that He received them almost every day which makes him so immune to this. I even wonder why no [Fear resistance] is shown in his status plate.
Following that, Kaori wore a very joyful expression and even more piercing gazes were directed at Hajime, which caused him to break out in cold sweat.
As if everything was just as planned, when their conversation came to an end, three people approached them. This group of people can be described as the 'good-looking guys' group except for me... Ahem, after all my body is developed with all the fighting skills I learn. Although I don't look buff since I also give flexibility as an important point making me slim yet strong with my compact muscle.
As those groups approached the area of the Hajime and Shirasaki I only realized that something is different today. Something that later on I finally know.
'What is this? Why do I feel like I experience deja vu?'
~Dejavu, I have been in this place before... Higher on the streets and…..~
Ahem, as I was trying to remember, the other side has already started their conversation as three voices sound out from the new group of people that appears.
"Nagumo-Kun, good morning, isn't this hard on you every day?"
"Kaori, looking after him again? Seriously, Kaori is too kind."
"That unenthusiastic guy, it's useless no matter what you say to him."
Out of the group, the only one who greeted Hajime among the three was a girl called Yaegashi Shizuku, she was Kaori's best friend. The long black hair tied in a ponytail was her trademark. Her slit and delicate eyes were sharp, but gentleness also leaked out from within.
Thus, rather than ice-cold, it would be better to say that she was elegant. Her height was around 172 cm, she could be considered tall among the girls. Her body posture and imposing temperament automatically made people associate her with samurai.
In fact, her parents owned the Yaegashi Fencing Dojo which, unknown to her, is actually a modern ninja organization in disguise. Shizuku herself had been undefeatable in any kendo convention since elementary school. Well, that's only in convention though as I can beat her in kendo after joining her dojo which I joined only for 3 months since there is no more opponent for me.
That's right! To prepare for my upcoming arrival in Tortus, I join many dojo and martial arts halls with her dojo being one of them. After learning several martial arts and weapon arts, I create derivative skills that I end up gaining from [Mind Notes] which can be applied to combat called [Mind Acceleration].
Looks like after my concentration and brainpower are continuously trained since childhood, my mind can analyze and think several times faster than normal humans who never train. This ends up being my advantage in fights like this even though I never join any competition as this is not my way of life.
Anyway, Shizuku once accepted a magazine interview as the modern-day beautiful swordswoman. She was also frequently followed by diehard fans and even the younger schoolgirl would use passionate eyes to gaze at her, and call her "onee-sama". I couldn't help restrain my laughter as Shizuku twitched her lips every time she was addressed like that frequently as she also glared at me somehow.
My relationship with her can be described as weird as I think she somehow hates me for defeating her yet also tries to challenge me when I have free time since I think I become some sort of a rival for her. On the other hand, I just ignore her challenge while sometimes reacting to her daily life with my expression which I think causes her to hate me even more.
Anyway next, the one who spoke to Kaori with a somewhat self-important line was called Amanogawa Kouki. I don't think he needs any introduction besides the common hero material with a hot-headed personality who screams justice and only because he doesn't scream Plus Ultra that I know He is not a guy with a quirk...
The last one who spoke with a ridiculing tone was a male student called Sakagami Ryutaro, Kouki's best friend. He is tall and is a muscled brain. However, He is a hardworking, determined, and hot-blooded person, that's why he dislikes someone like Hajime who came to school to sleep and his unmotivated appearance. After shooting a glance at Hajime, he just snorted with his nose, and completely ignored him.
"Good morning, Yaegashi-san, Amanogawa-kun, Sakagami-kun. Haha, meh, this can be considered you reap what you sow, it can't be helped."
After the greetings, I could clearly feel many lines of sights pricking at Hajime again, not that anyone has set their eyes away from that corner since a moment ago. After all, Shizuku also possessed popularity not lost to that of Kaori.
"Since you understand your own conduct, why not try to fix it? Until when are you going to stop taking advantage of Kaori's kindness? Kaori can't take care of you forever."
After that, that annoying justice guy Kouki gives Hajime the so-called 'Advice' since he is blind. And Hajime being Hajime, can only reply weakly while trying to hide his urge to retort that so-called 'advice' in his heart.
"No way~ Ahaha..."
Therefore, Hajime tried to shrug it off with a laugh. However, just as usual, our goddess dropped a bomb without even being aware of the situation.
"Kouki-kun, What are you saying? I… I was just talking with Nagumo-kun?"
The classroom became very noisy, the male students gnashed their teeth and stared at Hajime with malicious intent. Hiyama and the other three even discussed where they should take Hajime for a beating during lunch break. What a mess this is...
"Sigh… Seriously, Kaori is too kind."
Clearly, Kouki had misunderstood Kaori's intention. A perfect superhuman who transcends the definition of stupid, it was due to this reason that he hadn't the slightest doubt of his own shortcoming, this is really so troublesome.
I really want to hit that guy but since that guy has many influences and He also has his family backing him, I can only hide this urge before going to Tortus. After all, I don't want my scholarship to disappear due to this small matter. Since no one is hurt or really 'bullied' I will just ignore him. Of course, if it is Daisuke and the three guys doing the physical bullying to Hajime, I will stop them.
"...Sorry about that, but those two don't have any bad intentions..."
Shizuku, who had a complete grasp of the situation, secretly apologized to Hajime. On the other hand, Hajime just shrugged as if there's nothing he can do about it, and forced a smile.
Just as they were talking about this, the bell that signaled the first class had resounded, as the teacher entered the classroom.
Perhaps He was already used to the atmosphere in the class. He didn't say anything and immediately took the morning attendance. What an unqualified teacher!
After that, the class started like usual, and as it should be, I continued to concentrate my mind on the notebook that I used to record my thoughts that if obtained by many national scientists will be treated as treasure as many technologies, formulas, and theories are contained in these simple notebooks.