Chapter 03

"Yumi, hurry up! We're going to be late! "The girl with long hair grunted, running breathlessly.

"Ricchan is someone I know! But I'm already getting tired! I was preoccupied with preparing for the needs of the student council!"

"Besides, why do you have to serve them in the first place?" Yumi, what's in it for you? You're far too gracious."

It's 7.40 a.m. Students make their way to Osaka Shin-Ai Jogakuin in Osaka, Japan. And that's where the physical subject lesson is in the first hour. Mr. Ryohei, a physical education teacher, had a business matter. As a result, He only accompanied the students for a short time. The rest is up to the school's principal. He recently announced that there would be a few changes this week. Following that, there will be subjects in the fields such as art, economics, and chemistry.

Not to mention that their JR Tzai Line commuter train was five minutes late due to rail repairs. They arrived at Sekime station around 07.25 a.m. The remainder will walk for 15 minutes. Fortunately, the bell hadn't rung at that hour. So the physical education teacher isn't bothered. Yumi and Rina, who entered the second class, were uncomfortable because the majority of the walkers were in the first class.

Yumi exudes a calming aura, thanks to her ponytail hair and beautiful brown eyes. Meanwhile, Rina Shirasaki has long hair and icy eyes. Carry a blue bag. The two girls communicated with their 'girlfriends' through their eyes.

They frequently took the commuter train together to and from work. Their two houses are right next to one another. Yumi's house has bright red walls. Rina, on the other hand, is gray. The park, on the other hand, is quite large because it includes a garden and a koi fish pond. Furthermore, Rina does not own the post box. In stark contrast to Yumi's residence.

Rina and Yumi were neighbors before they knew each other. They are uninterested in one another. It's not that it's unimportant. Yumi's parents are simply preoccupied with work at the office. This made her feel lonely. But everything changed when they were both six years old. It began when she was a kindergarten student at the same school.

Yumi slowly walked back into the house in the afternoon. Her teddy bear was stuffed into her bag. Yumi arrives in the park with three men. The two men were as tall as sumo wrestlers. The other thin body has crest hair.

"What are you doing, you freak!"

"Please don't c-c-call me freak."

"Stop talking! You're always speaking alone in class, no matter where you are! You're right, aren't you?"

That made the other bullies laugh at her. Yumi's eyes welled up with tears. Every day, she was bullied nonstop. Because the girl was unable to respond to their words, no words came out of her mouth. As a result, the big man instructed his friend to play a prank on her.

"Would you please return my doll?"

"No! Make it yourself if you want! "He sneered.

Yumi's sobs Yumi began crying even harder instead of stopping. She is hoping that someone will be able to help her.

"Stop right now!"

A scream could be heard from a distance. Yellow clothing is accompanied by short skirts and hair. She walked, her feet squeezing against his. The goal is to frighten them.

"Who are you?" the bully inquired of the young lady.

"It's not necessary to know who I am. Please stop bothering her! If you don't, you'll pay the price." She made a threat.

"Huh! We don't fear you, little girl! Don't act like that— "The girl smashed his body into the ground. Rather, she twisted and pushed his left arm back behind him.

Yumi's tears had stopped. She wiped her tears away, astounded by the action. Yumi's eyes shone brightly. I see her as a hero. Meanwhile, the bullies refused to accept such treatment.

"You're a jerk!"

"What? Do you intend to assault me? Come here, you bastard!" The challenger sends out a signal in the form of a palm swung down.

The skinny man delivered an uppercut to her. She, on the other hand, used her left elbow to pull his arm. Make a strong push. The big man then delivered a similar punch. The girl twisted his right arm and threw him to the ground. She yanked his arm brutally until a scream escaped the big man's mouth.

"Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! Please forgive us!"

"Become disoriented! I'll break your arm if I see you hurting another person or this person."

The threat caused them to flee in terror, yelling something like, "Get out of here!"

The girl let out a sigh. Fortunately, she was alone; otherwise, she could have been reported to the authorities. It could take a little longer. Then she went up to Yumi. The seized bag has been returned to her.

"Y-are you okay?" she asked, a smile on her face.

"I'm perfectly fine. It appears that I have not exercised sufficiently. My body is tense."

"Practice? So, how about right now?"

"That's an aikido move. The Getan-ate and Hiji Garami techniques were used recently "Laziness is the answer.

"Amazing. To think you'd be able to beat them so easily, "Yumi stated.

"Without a doubt. In my dojo, my father wears a black belt. He taught me and his disciples aikido techniques."

Yumi's face was filled with a smile. Her two eyes twinkled. Her mouth dropped open, admiring Rina's perplexed expression.

"You cretin! They are only capable of bullying. You can't beat a girl like me!" Rina said as she lifted her chin.

Yumi's face revealed a glimmer of hope. After seeing Rina, the girl was at a loss for words. The hands are clasped around the waist. She laughed out loud while pointing her index finger to the sky. Rina spun around. Begin shaking Yumi's hand. Rina's right hand was shaken by the girl.

"Yumi, there's no need to be afraid. My father told me that I had to help people who were in trouble, no matter who they were. Oh, please introduce me. Rina Shirasaki is my name. Rina is my given name," Rina stated.

"Then, please address me as Yumi. May I address you as Ricchan?"

"Rina is correct! That phone call ... was so humiliating for me," Rina's face turned bright red.

Yumi grinned. Rina responded as well. They both grinned broadly. Except for family events, the second relationship has been well established since then and is difficult to separate. They both agreed to stay at Rina's place. Yumi's parents will later pick her up after work. There is a guard in front of the door that says Shirasaki, which is his family surname. Rina and Yumi walked into the house.

"I'm home!" exclaimed Rina.

"Where have you been, Rina?" yelled a woman from the kitchen.

"Kaa-san, I just saved her from a bully!"

"Wow. Why didn't you inform me sooner? Is everything all right with you, son?" Rina's mother stated that she was paying close attention to Yumi's condition.

"No problem, Obaa-san."

"Kaa-san is correct! Why should she be concerned, rather than me? "With a frown, Rina stated.

Rina's mother, on the other hand, put on a frightening smile. Rina's face was drenched in frosty sweat. He took a few steps back, cornering himself, hoping for his mother's forgiveness. While she's in the kitchen, her hair is tied back in a ponytail, making it much easier to cook. When the hair is removed, it covers a quarter of the body. While wearing an apron with a panda print. Even when cooking, sunglasses are always worn. Slipper sandals with a red and white striped t-shirt and knee-length skirt.

"After all, if I hit you, you must be able to retaliate, right?"

"No, Kaa-san! That's not the case!"

"Is that correct? Who, by the way, is your friend?"

"Ignore what I just said. Yumi, please introduce yourself."

"Hello, my name is Yumi. Nice to meet you, obaa-sama," Yumi said with a slightly formal accent, making Mrs. Rina blush.

"Yumi-chan, you say? You must have been starving when you got home from school?"

"About that," Rina's mother said with a smile to Yumi. Her lips and eyes are warm. Yumi took a look around. The dining room is neatly organized. On the table, there is a lot of food. There are four seats available. Tamagoyaki, tempura, and bean and tofu soup are among the dishes available. Yumi and Rina were sitting on chairs. Separate the chopsticks into two halves. A fast pounding step and a loud bang from outside interrupted his prayer. Rina's mother sighed. Jump high to meet his new friend.

"Are there any visitors? Welcome to the Shira household—" Rina's mother punched a man in the stomach after he broke the door.

Rina's kicks became more powerful until Rina's father collided with the wall. His tongue was foaming. Yumi shivered at the sight. As he swallowed, he looked at him. Rina's mother's left hand brushed up against her cheek. Both eyes are squinting.

"Damn it, Juzo! Please don't frighten our new visitor!" Mrs. Rina grumbled as she reached for a soup spoon from the kitchen cupboard.

"Yuuko-chan! Allow me to meet my daughter's friend."

"Don't you feel ashamed?"

"Oh come on! I want to hug her right now," Rina's father responded with both arms wrapped around each other.

"Geez. Rina, take it and bring your new friend to your room and eat it there. Otoo-san must be taught a lesson until he snapped," Rina's mother, with a sinister smile, warned her daughter's fingers.

Juzo shuddered instantly. His body has been paralyzed. Because Yuuko, with the oni mask behind her, gave off an aura. Rina and Yumi were each given a right hand from Juzo. Especially when he asks for help from his only daughter. Instead, he stuck out his tongue and pulled down his lower eyelid. Juzo's face was taken aback when he saw it.

Rina and Yumi took turns climbing the stairs. Carry food with due care. Simultaneously, a door with the name Rina appears. 'Keep out!' read a sign on the door. This indicates that only she has access to her room. Rina turned the doorknob. The room was painted white and pink. In addition, dozens of dolls are glued to the wall. Writing utensils and cupboards are neatly arranged, leaving the green tatami floor dust-free.

"Excellent!" Yumi's compliment was directed at Rina.

"Sure! I'd like to show you something."

Rina opened the cupboard drawer. The right-hand makes contact with an object. Yumi was shown it by her. A black box with no label. When she opened it, she found a blue coin-shaped toy necklace inside. Rina assisted in securing it around Yumi's neck. He looked in the mirror near the study table after being hung by her. While Rina sat cross-legged, she set the tray of food down. Turning around with a happy expression, he stares at Yumi.

"It's lovely," Yumi said.

"Do you think it's good? Because it was created by me, "he said as he rubbed the tatami.

"Really? Could this be yours?"

"Y-yes."

Yumi immediately wrapped her arms around Rina. Her face was beaming with delight. She didn't want to let go of him. Finally, the two of them finished their food quickly before it became cold. Yumi's parents called Rina's parents an hour later. They arrived to pick up the child who was staying at Rina's house.

Juzo, Rina's father, always dresses in aikido training clothes and wears a black belt. Although his wife, Yuuko, had reminded him to change his clothes. Unfortunately, Juzo refuses to listen to what others have to say. Particularly from his wife. They decide to invite Yumi's parents to join them for a drink and a meal. Yumi was dropped off at home. Their house happens to be right next door. Yumi's parents informed her that her family had recently moved from Sendai. They only recently got a job after their previous employer went bankrupt. They are hardly ever at home. Juzo nodded, understanding the situation.

"That's all there is to it. Yumi will be cared for while you are away. After all, my daughter and my stupid students are delighted to have a little girl like her," suggested Juzo.

"Then we feel relieved. Thank you, Juzo Ojii-san. Please look after my daughter when she is not working," Yumi's father bowed with his wife.

Yumi opened her mouth. Screaming joyfully and dancing with Rina. Their friendship has grown since then. The relationship between the two families is also difficult to separate. The same can be said for Rina's family. Yumi's family frequently gives Juzo money in exchange for severance pay. Don't forget to visit Yumi or leave her at Rina's house. If there are any problems, Juzo and Yuuko have contacts and can help each other. Even the neighbors were taken aback because the Shirasaki's had been difficult to approach.

Furthermore, the presence of Yumi herself is increasing the number of students. Because she does not want to be labeled as a mascot, the girl joins Rina in aikido practice. He even learned a few karate techniques. Yumi recognizes that aikido has a flaw. That is not appropriate or legal for using street fighting techniques. Rina, on the other hand, chooses to practice aikido at Rina's father's dojo. Because he is the only person who wears a black belt. Rina's life from junior to high school sadly fosters a sense of laziness in her. It was due to a lack of participants in the dojo. And her pals are busy dressing up as females. Yumi enjoys it as well, but she can still manage when it comes time to make up and do physical exercises. Unfortunately, she doesn't practice much at her age.