Chapter 68: Outpost of protagonists

"Mashiro, how about we go to the park after school today?" Akira asked as he walked with Mashiro to school.

"I'll go," Mashiro nodded without hesitation, not even asking why.

"So today, it's just the two of us," Akira nodded, feeling his heartbeat quicken.

Asuna and Misumi watched this and felt ignored as Akira and Mashiro seemed to enter their own world.

Honestly, Akira was very tense and didn't have time to talk because he was busy trying to calm his racing heart.

At that moment, Akira understood how a hero feels when trying to confess to the heroine, and he felt sorry for previously insulting heroes as cowards and indecisive.

Today, Akira also got to know Kamigusa Misaki and Mitaka Jin when they had breakfast together in the morning.

Mitaka didn't interest Akira much, but Misaki caught his attention. She had the ability to create an entire anime from scratch on her own.

Having Misaki in his company was a great advantage for Akira. He had plans to turn his novels into manga and anime in the future, and having a talented and experienced genius like Misaki would be invaluable.

That's why Akira had thought about proposing a contract to Misaki, one that she couldn't refuse. However, he decided to postpone it for now, as his mind was consumed by his confession to Mashiro.

Akira and the girls walked silently to school, with only the sound of Mashiro munching on baumkuchen breaking the silence.

As they walked quietly, Akira noticed a thin figure talking to himself, wearing the same school uniform as them.

"Seeing Parasite yesterday, I knew it existed, but I didn't expect to find one in our school," Akira thought as he looked at Izumi Shinichi, the protagonist of the Parasite anime.

At that moment, Akira noticed a small eye cautiously observing him from Shinichi's palm.

It was Meiji, who sensed Akira's gaze and detected a great danger emanating from him.

"Disgusting," Akira thought, imagining how unsettling it must be to see an eye protruding from a hand, staring at him.

With that thought, Akira turned his gaze to Mashiro, finding solace in her cute face as she enjoyed her baumkuchen like a hamster.

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"Yesterday, I felt the death of one of my comrades, so you have to be careful, Shinichi," Migi said in a low voice to his host. Shinichi had wasted time going to school, putting his life in potential danger.

"But I'm human, so I'll be fine," Shinichi whispered, believing that if things went wrong, he could just cut off his right hand and resume his normal life.

It was true that Shinichi had started to coexist with the parasite, but he didn't care or trust Migi enough to sacrifice his life for him.

Shinichi's reasoning was simple: he was human, and Migi was merely a parasite. Parasites saw humans as food, and if Shinichi encountered a parasite without Migi, he would have reported it a while ago.

Shinichi had encountered a dog parasite before, so he knew how dangerous parasites could be. That's why he relied on Meiji to survive.

As for why he hadn't informed the authorities, it was simple: he didn't want to become a guinea pig. Reporting Migi and the parasites to the authorities was a last resort he kept at the back of his mind.

"Someone is watching us," Meiji suddenly spoke, causing Shinichi's heart to tremble with fear.

"Is he one of your comrades?" Shinichi nervously asked, starting tosweat in fear.

"He's not one of my allies," Migi whispered, his gaze fixed on someone with golden-blonde hair and blood-red eyes. "But he doesn't appear human."

"Are you saying there are beings other than humans and parasites?" Shinichi asked, horrified by the thought.

"It's possible. This person is very dangerous," Migi replied, his tone serious as he sensed the looming presence of death when the golden-haired man looked at him.

"And it seems like he's someone from the same school as you, so be cautious," Migi warned, knowing that Shinichi wouldn't stop attending school due to his strong-willed nature.

"That's right," Shinichi nodded, contemplating the idea of carrying a knife with him starting from the next day. However, he dismissed the thought, realizing that it wouldn't be effective against a supernatural being, not to mention the risk of being caught by the Disciplinary Committee.

"There are also two girls with him who possess strength, but they don't compare to that golden guy," Migi mentioned, observing the auras of Asuna and Misumi.

"Are they non-human too?" Shinichi asked, his anxiety growing at the thought of numerous supernatural beings in his school.

"I don't know, but they don't resemble the golden man," Migi answered, puzzled in how to describe the two girls standing behind the golden-haired man.

Migi sensed that they were human, but their powers surpassed what humans could possess, leaving him unsure of how to categorize them.

"Now, I'll return control of your hand to you," Migi said, reverting Shinichi's hand to its normal state and allowing him to regain control.

Although Shinichi regained control of his hand, he remained vigilant, carefully surveying his surroundings, prepared to fight at any moment.

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After a while, Akira and Mashiro reached the school. Ignoring the presence of Shinichi and Meiji, they continued walking.

"Let's go, you two. We're in the same class," Akira said, looking at Asuna and Misumi beside him.

"Okay," Asuna nodded, feeling relieved that they were placed in the same class.

"That's good," Misumi nodded, her expressionless face transitioning into a calm and composed one.

On their way to class, Akira and the girls caught the attention of their classmates, sparking gossip about their relationship and how envious others were of Akira for being accompanied by three beauties, and so on.

The group consisted of individuals who stood out in terms of appearance and demeanor, making it difficult for others to approach them.

Especially Akira, whose presence exuded a sense of sublimity and superiority, causing others to feel nervous when speaking to him, as if they were in the presence of a king.

Ignoring the chatter, the group happily conversed while making their way to their classroom.

"Take any seat you like," Akira said upon entering Class 1-B.

"Where are you sitting?" Misumi asked, scanning the classroom filled with mostly girls and a few boys.

The world they lived in had a population ratio of 7:3, with a higher proportion of females, allowing for polygamy as a common practice.

"There," Akira pointed to his seat, unfazed by the high number of girls in the class, as he had been aware of this fact for a while.

Following the signal, Akira walked to the protagonist's seat with Mashiro, taking their places.

Asuna and Misumi followed suit, taking the seats in front of Yui's desk, as her bag indicated it was occupied.

At that moment, a man with black hair, black eyes, and glasses walked in, his eyes gleaming uponseeing Akira. It was evident that he recognized Akira as the author of Bleach from his blog promotions.

"Akira!" the young man exclaimed, rushing over and bowing deeply. "I can't believe it's you, sensei..."

"Let's calm down for a moment, Tomoya," Akira said with a wry smile, placing a finger to his lips to silence Tomoya. He didn't want others to recognize him as Gilgamesh-sensei, as it would cause unnecessary attention.

The name "Gilgamesh-sensei" had become quite popular in the past few days due to Bleach selling over a million copies in less than 24 hours.

Tomoya looked slightly disappointed but nodded, understanding Akira's intention. He took his seat nearby, still in awe of being in the same class as his favorite author.

As the class settled down, Akira couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. Today was the day he planned to confess his feelings to Mashiro at the park. His heartbeat quickened at the thought.

Meanwhile, Mashiro sat quietly, eating her baumkuchen, seemingly unaware of the attention she attracted with her adorable eating habits. Akira couldn't help but find her cute, which eased his tension slightly.

The classroom atmosphere was filled with anticipation and curiosity, as students whispered among themselves about Akira, Mashiro, and the other girls who seemed to be part of their group.

Akira's mind, however, was focused on his upcoming confession. He didn't want anything to distract him or dampen his determination.

As the class commenced, the teacher began the lesson, but Akira found it hard to concentrate. His thoughts were consumed by the words he wanted to say to Mashiro.

He stole glances at her, contemplating how to express his feelings without sounding awkward or overwhelming. It was a delicate balance he wanted to achieve.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Akira, Shinichi continued to keep a watchful eye on the golden-haired man and the two girls, Asuna and Misumi, who seemed to possess extraordinary abilities.

Shinichi couldn't shake off the feeling of unease and the sense of danger that emanated from the golden-haired man. He couldn't fully comprehend the situation, but he knew he had to be cautious.

Both Akira and Shinichi were on the verge of life-changing moments, albeit in entirely different contexts. Their paths were about to intersect, leading to unforeseen consequences that would impact their lives and those around them. But for now, they were focused on the events unfolding before them, each lost in their own thoughts.

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