Chapter 29

Ryūji takes a shower, his eyes dim and filled with exhaustion. His bright red eyes contrast with his scruffy gray hair. As he lifts his hand and looks down at it, he notices something peculiar. The shape of the water on his hand begins to transform, slowly morphing into a circle before shifting four or five more times. He stops and whispers to himself, "I feel like something is about to happen to me today."

After finishing his shower, Ryūji notices three towels hanging on the rack. There's a pink one, a green one, and a black one. He wants to make sure he doesn't use Akudama or Doremi's towels, so he chooses the green one. He scrubs himself with it, wraps it around his body, and leaves the bathroom, heading towards his room.

Meanwhile, Akudama remains still, while Doremi tries to get dressed for school.

Ryūji searched for his school clothes and quickly put them on. Once he finished dressing, he turned around, gripping the top of his vest, and flashed a smirk, exclaiming, "Perfection," with a radiant golden smile. He walked towards the door, where Doremi stood, her face adorned with a smile. She asked, "Are you ready?" Ryūji smirked in response and replied, "Absolutely."

They stepped outside, the sunlight casting a blur over Ryūji's face as he instinctively tried to shield it. As Doremi headed towards the elevator, Ryūji followed suit, his thoughts drifting as he mused, "We're entering the incredible subspace elevator once again. It never fails to amaze me."

After exiting the elevator, they continued walking together. Three middle-aged individuals caught sight of them and exchanged curious glances. One of them remarked, "Are they a couple?" Another person smiled and added, "I wish I were young again." Doremi blushed slightly, but her attention shifted to Ryūji's serious expression. Concerned, she wondered if something was wrong, recalling his previous encounter with Majin where he had suffered defeat. Nevertheless, they continued their journey to school, walking for approximately 14 minutes.

As Doremi and Ryūji arrived at school, they noticed a large number of students with menacing expressions surrounding them. It seemed like there were hundreds of them, forming groups and casting hostile looks towards Ryūji. Both Doremi and Ryūji were taken aback by the situation. In her thoughts, Doremi wondered, "Why is everyone gathering around us with such hostile expressions?"

Meanwhile, Ryūji pondered to himself, "Why are all these kids grouping up as if they want to fight me?" Just as they were being stared at, Kasumi suddenly appeared behind Doremi and greeted her with a smile, saying, "Hey, Doremi..."

Doremi was startled by Kasumi's sudden appearance and turned around, realizing that Kasumi was standing right behind her. She waved and replied, "Oh, hey Kasumi! How was your time?" Kasumi smiled and responded, "It was good, very good. And how about you?"

However, in her thoughts, Kasumi had concerns of her own. She worried, "I hope that pervert Kai isn't doing something that I'm starting to suspect." Kasumi believed that Ryūji had assaulted her, adding to her unease.

Meanwhile, Ryūji approached the group of students, his eyes closed and a stern expression on his face. He bluntly questioned them, "What's the deal? Why are you all standing here with such hostile expressions?" Without warning, one of the guys in the group punched Ryūji in the face. Doremi turned around, horrified, and screamed, "Ryūji-kun!" She quickly covered her mouth, realizing her outburst. Kasumi, on the other hand, felt surprise at the sudden act of violence.

Ryūji felt his anger boiling within him, but he made an effort to control it. However, the pressure continued to shake his body and soul, and his inner thoughts echoed, "I'll kill you." He wiped away the mark on his face and directed a menacing gaze towards the guy who had punched him. He uttered with a threatening tone, "That was a bad decision."

To Ryūji's surprise, the guy smirked and retorted, "Don't mess with us! We'll seek revenge for Mr. Toshiba and Sir Kaito!" The rest of the students joined in, chanting the names of Ryūji's supposed victims, "Toshiba! Kaito! Toshiba! Kaito!" The commotion caught the attention of nearby students and even the teachers within the school.

Frustrated, Ryūji interrupted their chants and shouted, "Shut up!" The crowd fell silent, and he continued, "I don't know those random individuals. Get out of our way, or I'll do something you'll regret." One of the students appeared shocked by Ryūji's words, while the guy who had punched him chuckled slowly, gradually escalating into loud laughter. The crowd followed suit, fueling the tense atmosphere. Despite his best efforts, Ryūji struggled to contain his anger.

As Doremi made an attempt to run towards Ryūji, who was trying to stop them, Kasumi raised her hand and called out, "Doremi!" Doremi halted and lifted her hand, gesturing for everyone to stop. She turned to face the crowd of students and pleaded, "Ryūji Kai hasn't done anything wrong. He's new here and he's just trying to make new friends. I beg you, please don't start this."

Doremi then turned back to Ryūji and whispered, "It's going to be fine. Please, let's avoid a fight, Ryūji-kun," as she tried to calm the situation. A smile formed on Ryūji's face, and he closed his eyes in appreciation, saying, "Thank you."

However, as Doremi smiled, the guy who had punched her suddenly struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. Kasumi cried out in distress, screaming, "DOREMI!" Witnessing this, Ryūji's anger surged within him, and his thoughts resonated with intensity, repeating, "I'll teach you a lesson. I'll make you pay!"

With his anger reaching its peak, Ryūji unleashed a powerful blast of energy towards the aggressors, catching them off guard. The blast struck them, creating a loud explosion that reverberated throughout the school grounds. The force of the explosion resulted in a tragic loss of life, including students, teachers, and even Mr. Ukae, the coach. The devastation was overwhelming.

As the chaos unfolded, Ryūji exhaled heavily and whispered, "This is what happens when people cross the line." Kasumi, witnessing the horrifying turn of events, was filled with shock and sorrow. She hurriedly grabbed Doremi and ran away, tears streaming down her face.

Ryūji, still caught up in his emotions, extended his arms and called out, "Wait! Where are you going with Miss Doremi?!" As he contemplated his next move, a group of angry students stepped forward, their faces contorted with rage. They confronted Ryūji, shouting, "How could you do that, you monster?!"

Maintaining a composed expression, Ryūji responded firmly, "Please step aside. I have no desire to harm any more lives."

As more students gathered, their determination shining through, they defiantly declared, "No, we won't give up! We'll defeat you with our indomitable spirit!" Their voices echoed, filled with unwavering resolve.

Ryūji, his expression now shadowed and serious, listened to their words. With a calm yet ominous tone, he responded, "I see. So, it seems you all want me to bring an end to your tales."