The idiot who did it to herself

　　The pain in her chest seemed to have found an antidote, and Ichika's tense body relaxed, and she even felt a little more hopeful.

　　(Let's hit)

　　She thought to herself.

　　(I'm sorry for saying so many redundant things to you.)

　　With a faint smile on her lips, Ichika looked at Yotsuba's palm without avoiding it, waiting for the moment it fell.

　　As a result, Yotsuba clenched her fists.

　　"...Eh?"

　　Ichika was amazed, fear finally appeared in her eyes, and she took a step back.

　　(Isn't Yotsuba so angry that she wants to punch me in the face?)

　　(To be hit in the face with a fist like that, even a cow would definitely be punched to death, right?)

　　(No, Yotsuba! Now even the police can't directly kill the prisoner. They should at least tie me up and drag her to Prosecutor Shinichi-kun to be properly interrogated before deciding whether to sentence her to death)

　　Her mind was in chaos, and only had time to say one word when Yotsuba waved her hand downwards.

　　"Don't-"

　　*PLAQUE*

　　The sound of a fist hitting a face was heard.

　　Ichika closed her eyes in fear. The next second, she opened her eyes again in surprise.

　　In the slightly blurred vision, Yotsuba lowered her trembling fists, her head turned to the side, and she held on to the railing unsteadily.

　　Her expression was hidden by short hair, it couldn't be seen clearly, but Ichika could see blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

　　"Yotsuba?!"

　　Ichika rushed to her side and hugged her, taking out the handkerchief in a hurry.

　　Her fingers were shaking in panic. She tried several times before finally taking out a handkerchief from her pocket and touching the corner of Yotsuba's mouth.

　　"Are you really an idiot!? Does it hurt? I hope it's not flawed. You have to go to the hospital for a checkup when you come back... Ah, is your hand injured? Bandages... There should be a first aid kit at the visitor center. I'll take you there... No, let's use father's authority to call an ambulance..."

　　"…Ichika, you are exaggerating."

　　Yotsuba's somewhat reluctant voice sounded.

Ichika's displeased expression was somewhat similar to Nino's.

　　"You say I'm exaggerating? I haven't told you why you suddenly lost your mind. Why did you suddenly hit yourself…"

　　The next words ended when Yotsuba raised her face.

　　"Because Ichika is still Ichika!"

　　There were tears in the corners of her eyes, but she smiled very happily.

　　Ichika stared at her blankly.

　　"Even if you are a naughty child, Ichika is still an older sister. You are the older sister who will come running to take care of me the moment she sees me hurt."

　　"It's nice to know that hasn't changed."

　　"Even though my head is a little dizzy and my cheeks hurt... But hehehehe~ naughty children will be punished!"

　　In Ichika's arms, Yotsuba giggled.

　　Ichika was confused, and muttered a question.

　　"Just because of this? You punched yourself?"

　　Yotsuba grinned and hissed in pain, but her energetic smile didn't weaken at all.

　　"Exchange of equal value! My impulsive actions have hurt Ichika, so let myself be hurt to compensate for this sin, so that Ichika can return to her normal appearance... Sorry, I'm really stupid, I can only rely on this method."

　　Fortunately, it should be considered a success.

　　 Ichika sighed helplessly, "Don't tell me I'm not hurt at all... What kind of exchange of equal value is this? Can not be explained. Who taught you this?"

　　"Uh..." That's your favorite Shinichi-kun – Of course Yotsuba couldn't say this, so she kept quiet, enjoying Ichika's attention.

　　"But..."

　　Ichika touched her head, a complicated expression appeared on her face, and she spoke softly.

　　"Even if what I said is true, don't you intend to hate me? Whether it's Miku or Nino, I will never hand Shinichi-kun over to them."

　　"Ichika, I've thought about it!"

　　Yotsuba looked at her seriously.

　　"It's true, I don't know what is right and what is wrong. An idiot like me, couldn't see through Ichika's acting skills, but you never wanted to hurt anyone. I have just experienced this fact personally, and I know it to be true better than anyone else!"

　　"In this case, what I should do is not to hate or correct Ichika, but to understand your thoughts, tell you my thoughts, and finally make a decision!"

　　She showed a cheerful smile.

　　(Asada-san also said that humans cannot understand each other without communication – be it learning or love, this is definitely true!)

　　"So Ichika, I promise, I will never be impulsive again!"

　　"...Um, okay."

　　Ichika smiled dryly, helped Yotsuba put on her hood, and also took off the coat tied around her waist and put it on.

　　Then she took her hand and left the observation deck in full view of everyone.

　　"Ichika, where are you going now?" Yotsuba hugged her arm and asked doubtfully.

　　"Hmm…" Ichika thought for a moment and answered the question, "Which bathroom is Miku in now?"

　　She took a step without hesitation.

　　Yotsuba became worried: "Turn left at the intersection ahead... Ichika, are you going to fight Miku? As you planned…"

　　"Don't mention it for now." Ichika waved her hand, and her face looked quite serious, "Just tell me where she is. It was almost time to meet Itsuki, Tachibana Sensei and the others. It's time, we have to speed it up."

　　Yotsuba was still uneasy and asked carefully.

　　"Ichika, can you tell me what you want to do with Miku? Seeing you like this, I was worried that you would quarrel with her…"

　　Ichika frowned.

　　She started thinking about her goals now.

　　"Anyway, she's still going to the toilet now..."

　　Yotsuba swallowed her saliva nervously, for some reason, she always felt that Ichika would prank Miku.

　　"If..."

　　Ichika looked at her with an evil smile.

　　"Went to the toilet in the cubicle next to her, then deliberately played the audio of the smelly fart to her. What do you think?"

　　Yotsuba: "😐"

　　Isn't this too childish?

　　△

　　After arriving at the women's toilet, it was useless, Amiku ran away without knowing where, even her bag disappeared.

　　When Yotsuba contacts Miku, Ichika says that she really needs to go to the toilet, so she goes straight into the stall.

　　After locking the door, he didn't sit on the toilet. Instead, she pressed her fist against the door panel. Her relaxed expression became contorted.

　　Near the palm, there are still many nail marks that have not disappeared.

　　Those were the traces Ichika left behind in order to maintain her acting skills when talking to Yotsuba.

(What did I actually do...)