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—That's what happens when you stay underwater for too long.
—S-Shut up. U-ugh—.
—Ehehehe, to think you would faint, you look like a little girl.
-Silence-.
Lying on her back with cold compresses on her armpits and neck, she regularly took sips of hydrating water. Javier looked at Sayaka's condition after she fainted. They were now in the massage room.
—Do you need anything else?—.
—No, thank you, and sorry for worrying you.
—As long as you're okay, anything goes, Rinka-chan, I'll leave it to you... Have a change of sleepwear and underwear.—
—To be considered… you are a pervert—.
—Ehehehe, you're right. Saya-chan, an ordinary boy, would feel a little shy just entering a girl's bedroom.
—After what the three of us have done, don't you think it's too late for shyness?
He said, leaving the massage room. Rinka shrugged, saying she wasn't taking him seriously either. She first picked up a pair of light purple lace panties, daring but fitting her personality, liking the option he gave her.
—It doesn't bother you anymore, right?—.
-No!-.
Having no point in continuing to talk to Rinka, Sayaka, thinking about the future, looked at the hydration bottle against the ceiling light.
—There is only one way—.
—Saying a path would be weird, don't you think?
—It would be for you—.
—Saya-chan, I knew it since I met you, but you're stubborn.
—For not letting him abuse my body at his pleasure?—.
—You are the one!... Look, let's just leave it here...—.
Irritated, she left in just her panties and pink bathrobe. Sayaka, left alone with only the pink bathrobe wrapped around her glamorous body, bit her lip as she watched the door where the two of them left.
"This place is just a hell of pleasure, don't you realize, Rinka? All Javier cares about is our bodies, nothing else."
With those thoughts in mind, she dressed in matching purple underwear and a nightgown. Leaving the massage room, Sayaka muttered as she headed toward her room.
—I have to find a way to get out of this place.—
Thinking only of her own happiness, even though she'd made a promise to a god, Sayaka never imagined cold eyes were watching her.
—Yami onee-chan, is something wrong?—.
Shaking his head, Yami smiled at Shio sitting next to him enjoying the movie on pay TV.
—Really? You looked weird.
Tilting his head, ignoring Shio's statement, he pointed at the screen in an absentminded manner.
—That's a huge boat!! Mommy, there are those kinds of boats.
—Mmm, I think so, and much bigger.
—Seriously, Shio wants to ride one of them!!—.
—They're called ocean liners, and they travel the world's seas. You know, when I was little, I boarded one with my family.
—Ohhh, Javier-kun, they really are great!—.
—Of course, the Titanic of that time was gigantic, but in this era it is an average ship.
—Ohhhh—.
Impressed to the point that her eyes sparkled, Javier, pleased with the child's behavior, sat down on a chair next to someone, finishing the movie with everyone else.
"This magic system Mantiz gave me gives me a bad feeling. I don't think he fooled me, since his face and that of his men didn't change, and even if he had tried to fool me, a single expression of bewilderment would have been fatal to him and I would have killed him right there. That means what's wrong with this world."
Thinking about a future where neither Rinka nor Sayaka would be in danger due to his negligence, Javier came up with a simple plan to move forward.
Yami for his part.
"What kind of troublemaker do I take? I must eliminate her as soon as possible. Even if she's a perfect candidate for a title, I'd rather not have anyone with that childish mentality around."
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[Monday, April 22]{4:59 AM]
Waking up as usual, he washes his face in his bathroom and dressed in sportswear, he goes downstairs to join Yuuna in the kitchen to make bentos and help her make breakfast.
Once both are finished, Javier and Yuuna meet up with the others to do the radio exercises and run around the mansion, the only ones who managed to complete 10 laps being Yami and Javier.
{6:35 AM}
[Outside the Valderrama mansion]
—Rinka-chan, Sasa-chan, remember to keep practicing like you did yesterday and Saturday. You already know what it feels like, the arcane energy in the air and drawing it into your body, but that's only inside my shrine. Outside, it's like muddy swamp water; it'll be very difficult to attract and refine it. That's why I taught you the first way to strengthen your body.
—You know it's still difficult to get arcane energy flowing throughout your body and keep it there, one little slip and it'll all go down the drain—.
—That's why I taught them. The first thing you must know is how to refine the arcane energy from outside. Think of it this way, you are ink, and outside is water. You open a path to your heart through which the water will flow, passing through your entire body until it is completely dyed.
"You talk as if it's simple. You know how difficult it is to move energy from my heart to my entire body. Besides, what about the magic system you taught us first?"
—Ah, mmm, it's under review. For some reason, I feel really sick just thinking about that system, so for now we're going with the magical physical exercise.
—True, Javier Onii-chan, you say magical physical exercise, but until now we have only practiced moving arcane energy into the body—.
"We're just getting started. Once you've met the requirement of moving it without any problems, I'll teach you the drill. With that addition, your efficiency will increase by 100%.
—...—.
Sayaka, without joining the conversation between Rinka and Javier, walked past it when she saw that it was not ending, getting into the truck.
—It's going to be like this all the time.
—I hope you get tired of that attitude of yours soon.
Rinka said, frowning. Up on the mansion's terrace, leaning on the balcony railing while eating an ice cream cone, Yami didn't take his eyes off Sayaka.
-... People who break their promises are the ones I like the least... I should teach her a little lesson... Mmm, hehehe, how about we use those guys from last time to turn her into a cute little bitch in heat-.
Laughing gracefully, showing an angelic appearance of delicacy, the complete opposite of her malevolent thoughts to trap Sayaka in a cage called perversion.
Ban!
—!—.
Taking by surprise a shoe flies in her direction and hits the veranda where she is leaning, but being faster, she prevents her cone from flying away.
—Yami, how many times have I told you not to eat ice cream so early in the morning and where did you get that cone!—.
—Nuuuuuu—.
Sticking her tongue out at him, she ran away from the place, showing that she wasn't afraid of Javier, but that they were just fun for her.
Sighing at Yami's playful behavior, Javier picks up his shoe and hears Rinka laughing.
—Ahahaha, they look like husband and wife fighting—.
—...—.
Annoyed by how Rinka said it, he quickly got into the truck and Rinka followed, leaving for school.
Traveling down the highway, the morning air cooling off the tense atmosphere created by Sayaka's attitude. Checking the rearview mirror several times, Javier sighed at her uncooperative disposition.
Having no other choice, Javier turned on the radio.
[Good morning, my dear people! This is your favorite morning show, radio 89.3, Calienteee♡! This is your dear and hot Aki Kato speaking, who livens up your mornings, and now, of course, my colleague. Let's give a big round of applause to the one who keeps us company Monday through Friday with information and good music.]
["Hello, hello, hello! Hello everyone, this is your commentator Iluka Yano, who will wake you from your slumber. The one who makes it all possible, DJ Kado, applause!... To all my dear listeners who are here, one more Monday, this lazy Monday, what a pleasure to be in bed, cuddled up with your husband or wife or someone else.]
["Hahaha, the other one, to the other one we send greetings from Radio 89.3, that woman who gets into her eyes, that man.]
["Greetings also go to those daddies, faithful as they should be to their wives.]
["That's right, mommies and daddies who are getting ready to send the kids off to school, good morning! Tell me, Yuko, how did you spend this weekend?"
["Uffff, I spent so much time fixing it, everything fell off. I uploaded a photo on my website, which you can search for as: Yuko illusion.]
["Although a large earthquake was felt on Saturday, there were no human losses and only material damage.]
["Let's change these topics for a cheerful mood. Tell me where you plan to go this first day of the year. Golden Week.]
["That's a good question, Iluka-san. Let me think about it. I want to relax without the hustle and bustle of the city, eat traditional Japanese food, and get a great massage for the same price. How about the hot springs at the Yormante Inn in Tochigi Prefecture?"
["And how do you get to those delicious hot springs?"]
["Taking Highway 56, from Shiobara in the surrounding area there will be rivers that you can visit with children, the cost per adult is ten thousand yen, while children pay half, five thousand yen.]
[Thanks for the information, Yuko-san, now before we go to the first musical round, we have a game, what will that information be?]
["At number 09xxxxxxxxx, can you call the radio and answer what is the name of the inn, its highway and what landscape was mentioned?.]
["You heard, dial in, to go on those vacations in some delicious hot springs for five days and four nights, now we go with the first song, that is, Caliente radio, 89.3.]
The mood lifted as the lively music and radio call-in game played. Javier dropped Rinka off at school, saying goodbye with a smile. Sayaka didn't speak the entire way, and they barely made it to the parking lot. She got out as Javier parked.
—That girl really makes things more difficult. Ahh, this must be the hardest stage for a parent, rebellion.
Speaking to himself, he takes his backpack out of his dimensional pocket.
—Now, I hope he takes the bait.
He said looking at the object hanging from his backpack.
Entering through the still-empty gate of Sakakino High School, with barely any students arriving so early, Javier, who had no interest in entering his classroom yet to sit and wait, decided to leave the path and walk like the sports clubs who were doing their thing.
—¡!—. [Why is everything going around?]
Not even knowing what had happened, Javier already looked like he was lying down, coughing horribly.
—What happened? Cough, cough, cough!
Without the strength to get up, with a trembling hand he looks at his blood-stained palm.
—B-blood? Cough! Cough! Cough!...—.
—Are you okay?! Can you get up?!—.
Suppressing a cough with his arcane energy as he heard the female voice and felt her approaching, he wiped away the blood with the earth. In an attempt to appear as if it were nothing, he tried to smile, but what he hadn't noticed was her pale, sickly appearance.
—I-I'm fine… thank you, it's a hereditary disease, but I have my medicine here—.
—I'll call an ambulance, you're not okay…—.
The young woman who was taking her cell phone out of her skirt, Javier, grabs her wrist without any strength behind her.
-I'm fine-.
—But you're shaking, it's better—.
—I don't want anyone to worry, it's just a cough!... S-sorry, help me and I'll yell at you—.
Shaking his head at the young woman, he took Javier's arm, who couldn't stand yet.
—I understand that feeling a little, I have a younger brother, and even though he smiles, I know he's suffering, you can only… stand up—.
—Mm, thanks, I'm fine here… I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Javier Valderrama, I'm in class 1-3 of the first year and you—.
Presenting himself under the shade of the tree to lean against, he looked up at the young woman.
—Fiula Scald second year, class 1-5, a pleasure.
—Scald-sempai, thank you for helping me…—.
—You can have this one, it's locked.—
Looking at the outstretched water bottle, Javier simply takes it.
—Thanks again, so much for the apple.
—Don't worry about it, just take your pill.
—I'll stop insisting then—.
Creating the illusion of taking several pills, Javier glances at Fiula Scalda, a little nervous, but trying to hide it with a stiff smile.
[Information].
Name: Fiula Scald.
Age: 17.
Gender: Female.
Measurements: Cup B. 79/ 58/ 89.
Height: 1.63
Health: Healthy {Hereditary disease: Hoscorpror}
Likes: Highlights, platinum color, chamomile tea, orchids, salty things.
Dislikes: Reptiles, violet color, skirts, humans.
{Hoscorpror: Carnivorous reptile, lives in the Magacha galaxy. A violent species with little socialization with its own kind. Its lifespan is less than 30 years, making it rare.}
Surprised by this information, he examines the young woman with his naked eyes.
-Pale skin saying she rarely leaves the house, but she's very strong. I can stand up with those thin arms, magenta hair, short haircut, barely touching her neck, I think she'd look better with longer hair. Small nose, thin strawberry-colored lips, short eyebrows, looks like she shaves them, long eyelashes, and deep honey-colored eyes, her height would reach my shoulders.
Fiula looked away as she felt Javier scrutinizing her from head to toe. The students' voices could be heard in the distance.
—Thanks for the water, sorry for keeping you, Scald-sempai, but you can go, I'll be fine as long as I rest and let the pills take effect.
—Then I'm leaving. If you feel sick, go to the infirmary. Then goodbye.—
As Fiula turned around, her knee-length skirt lifted slightly, revealing that she was wearing black spandex. Javier, who saw her, wasn't surprised after reading a small part of her personality.
—Ah, Scald-sempai, if you ever need help, no matter what reason you come to me, I will do everything in my power to help you!—.
—...—.
—It's my way of thanking you, don't overthink it!—.
The reserved Fiula waved goodbye and disappeared into the school building. Javier, taking a deep breath, closed his eyes.
To human eyes, this seemed like he was just stalling to avoid entering the classroom, but Javier sent his mind scanning his organs: stomach, trachea, lungs, spleen, liver, kidneys, heart, intestines, brain, every cell in his blood, muscles. Yet he found no injuries or any signs that could lead to fainting, loss of strength, let alone coughing up blood.
-Only a God can help me, but who would be brave enough to talk to the hentai God? The only ones who would be: Adriel, the God of War, who hates my guts, who's out of the question. Irina, the Futanari Goddess, but I don't think I trust her. Then there's the God of Gods couple, but I have no reason to show up either, and I don't want them to think I'm attacking them.
Thinking further, his fear wasn't unfounded. At the conference, he felt like no one cared for him. As for Irina and the Gods, they were neutral toward him, but they had no reason to help him. With no one to turn to, between a rock and a hard place, all Javier could think about was finding the Gods residing on planet Earth.
Regaining his strength, Javier stood up and walked towards his classroom in a less energetic mood than usual, but he still didn't miss a trick with his presentation, so no one would notice.
—Good morning, classmates, to the beautiful ladies and the unnecessary men. Good morning!—
With his usual greeting, Javier entered the classroom. A dull noise was heard, drawing everyone's attention. Ryuto was too absorbed in disbelief.
"Hey, Ryuto, what's up?"
Makoto, who didn't understand why Ryuto suddenly stood up while they were talking, pointed his finger at Javier.
—What else?—
Clenching his fist in front of him with a look of annoyance, he said.
—I've been keeping quiet about it all along, but not anymore. Javier, why do you always have to greet us like that every morning?
With a silence at Ryuto's statement another student stood up.
—True, every morning he belittles us, give us a reason why… oh if he doesn't resign as president—.
—You're right!!—.
—That's true. Resign as president if you don't give us an explanation!
A riot was forming as soon as Javier entered, and all the men, including Ryuto and Makoto, joined in the revolt. Sighing, he shook his head and looked at all the boys with pity.
—You guys don't understand why. Look, it's simple: imagine a classroom full of sweaty men and another full of girls who smell like flowers, hazelnuts, strawberries—which would you prefer?
The men who remained thinking realized what their decision was.
—Now all together, what do we want!!!—.
—Girls!!—. X 18
-Guys!-.
Amidst all the howling, a small voice made everyone, including Javier, look at the fragile boy sitting in the other top corner.
Some girls blushed just imagining that scene, while the others stared at the men like idiots.
—I won't judge other people's preferences. I support you. If I had a cousin, I'd introduce you to them, but it's a shame I don't, but don't worry. If I find a friend who shares your preferences, I'll introduce you to them.
—Th-thank you—.
The boy's face was red, he covered his head, not wanting to look at anyone.
—Cough, well, with that said. Good morning Hikari.
—Oh, good morning, I think—.
—Hmm? What's up with you? I greet you normally, and you seem distracted?
—Hmph, it must be because a certain person greets me normally and not with his extravagant greeting!—.
—I understand, you miss me greeting you like that.
—N—.
—Don't worry, I understand, let me start over. Good morning—.
—You idiot, that's not what I mean, it's the opposite, I'm relieved I don't have to listen to you!
Hikari blushed, Javier removed the hands that were covering her mouth. Surprised that her wrists were being grabbed, Hikari couldn't react in time.
—Let me go—.
—Don't worry. My Hikari, I know you can't reveal our love for each other. We've barely met, but we feel like we'll love each other for life, just like yesterday. Remember, we swore we'd stay together until death do us part. It's just that those words of yours were just thrown into the air, you're so afraid of your father. If you want this same tar... aaaa—.
Hearing the loud bang in the classroom, Hikari, unable to bear the shame of Javier's outbursts, butted his head.
—Tttt-you, how dare you, now I'll kill you!—.
—Ohh, hahaha, come on, you're slow, Hikari! To attack me in full guard, you have to be faster, otherwise you won't catch me! Hahaha—.
Dodging Hikari's flying kicks followed by punches to the face or grabbing clothes, everyone in the classroom relaxed for this was the third time since the start of the term.
—Oh, right, Nanami-chan, good morning—.
—Good morning, Javier, you seem busy because you don't apologize—.
—Don't even think that an apology would be worth the shame he went through because of his words, Manami, help me stop him!—.
—I refuse. Hikari, you must be more feminine. Look at the boys.
Stopping at what he said, she looked at the boys, who were a little strange. Hikari hadn't noticed that, due to her playful dog-like movements, her skirt had risen slightly, but it was enough to make her hormones go crazy.
—What's wrong with them?—.
—It's not obvious... Hey, the girls are watching you! Then don't go complaining about the girls treating you badly, when it's your fault for not knowing how to hide your lustful gaze from Hikari's skirt!—.
—Eh... kyaaa!... grrrrrr—.
Stretching her skirt as far as she could, she looked at the boys like garbage who looked away and, not being the only one, the others began to openly criticize the men and no one could reply.
Hikari, who did not overlook the only one who was to blame for her, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, began to growl.
—Right, Nanami, some progress!—.
Shaking her head, Nanami answered, watching as Hikari approached Javier, but he no longer dodged.
—Javier, you don't learn, right? I've already told you there's no one.
—I understand, there's a rival. Manami is now the one you should be on your toes. A rival is serious business, a, a, a, a. Hikari, can't you see I'm talking to someone? It's rude to interrupt.
—B-bastard, you will feel my wrath—.
Like an enraged beast, with red eyes. Javier had to grab her wrists to keep her from shaking him, block and dodge the paws at his groin.
—As Nanami-chan kept saying, when there's another girl around, the best strategy is a discreet offensive. Subtleties can help you, little things she likes. If you're observant, you'll realize there's no perfect defense in a man's heart.
Nodding several times to remember, he soon crossed his arms and said: it would be.
—I've already told you that I don't have a boyfriend or anyone I'm interested in... Hikari, just leave him alone. No matter how he looks at it, it will be impossible for you to hit him.—
—Grrrrrr. Tch, you're right, Nanami, I'd better not waste my time with you, hmph—.
Ignoring the issue of hitting Javier's crotch, Hikari released his shirt and sat down in her seat.
Javier, fixing his shirt as best he could, walked with a slight limp. Hikari, noticing, laughed, having managed to make him suffer a little. Greeting everyone as he passed, he stopped at Ryuto's seat alongside Sekai and Makoto.
—Looks like you managed to catch a break this time, Ryuto—.
—Y-yes, thanks to you, I arrived home safely... Here are your notes, thanks, they saved me—.
-Don't worry-.
Putting away the notebook, she showed her bag to Ryuto, who opened his eyes wide at the sight of an accessory.
—My friend, you know how to keep quiet, huh—.
Taking him by surprise, Javier placed his hand on his shoulder. Ryuto adjusted his glasses, avoiding eye contact.
—Mm, what do you mean? I don't know what you're talking about.
Javier, who sensed the nervousness she wanted to hide by avoiding looking at him, was trapped around her neck in a necklock.
—You bastard, who else, your fiancée or are you going to deny me?—.
—Hey!... fiancée, you mean Asai-san—.
Colorado: Blood was barely reaching his head, he turned as best he could to see Javier, who had a small smile that reminded him of someone.
-Yuuko has that smile every time she wants to bother me-.
—Tch, Tch, no Asai-san, it's Yuuko-chan, how indifferent are you with her, after how cute she is—.
Annoyed by Javier's mocking voice, Ryuto raises his hands, surrendering.
—Wait, wait, I give up—.
—Does it say how far they went?—.
—To what extent… Glud, we are just good friends, at most we have held hands—.
Passing the buck while avoiding the truth. Javier saw him with red cheeks; it wasn't from shortness of breath.
"I don't know her, but the afternoon I saw her, I could tell she had a strong mentality. I envy you, bastard, a fiancée at that age. I'd like to have someone, so I waited, even though she's tired too, but she does it because she cares."
—Yes, she's a good girl and my...—.
Although the praise wasn't for him, Ryuto was in a good mood hearing good things about his girlfriend.
Javier, while wholeheartedly praising Ryuto, couldn't help but think that this world wasn't one that allowed for pure couple romance.
-This guy would be the typical childhood friend who has a fiancée, and since this is my ecchi hentai world, the worst thing that could happen is that she would somehow be held captive and raped, and out of pride she wouldn't say anything. After a few days, she would start to like him and would distance herself from him, and then... hohohoho, just in my imagination... let's help this lost sheep.
—Ryuto, I don't know what problems you have, but as your friend, I'll tell you something: don't wait too long, attack like a lion attacks its prey.
Thoughtful about Javier's words, Ryuto lets out a heavy sigh.
—Don't worry, our relationship is fine, just family issues, and by the way... What nice crystal do you have there where you got it?—.
—You like it, it's growing in my fountain—.
—Your source?—.
He responded with a strange look, Ryuto, and Javier chuckles.
—That's right, I'm going to my seat, let's talk later, don't you believe it?
—... You're right, we'll talk later.—
Without taking his eyes off the crystal hanging on Javier's backpack, he walked over to his shared desk with Setsuna, who was reading the book attentively.
—Good morning, Setsuna-san. It was a great outing on Saturday. Sorry for leaving early, but some important matters came up, by the way, how did you do afterward?—
Sitting down as he apologized, he stared at her until she responded.
—... Good morning, Javier, don't worry, I had fun with Sekai for the rest of the hour... As for the earthquake, it didn't do much, we were scared, but there was no danger.
—I'm relieved to know that, when I got to the mall everyone was rushing out, then there was a traffic jam... but hey, we got home safely.
—Although it was scary because of how strong it was, what was most scary was the possible tsunami.
-TRUE…-.
Glancing sideways at Setsuna's profile, who hadn't put down her book while answering. Javier, leaning his head back on his desk, looked at her for a moment before speaking.
—...Setsuna, something happened? You seem a little angry. I did something to upset you.
Waiting for an answer, the teacher walked in and the bell rang.
—Stand! Bow! Sit!—
Hearing Setsuna's voice throughout the classroom, the teacher began writing on the blackboard.
No longer having an answer from Setsuna, he just looked at the bored blackboard when something touched his elbow.
(Why do you always bother Kuroda-san? If you follow her, she might report you to the teachers.)
-Oh, she's worried about me, oh, she's jealous-.
Writing at the bottom of his notebook, he gave it to Setsuna to read.
(Because it's fun to see her blush, plus she wouldn't go to the teachers, since it doesn't bother her either)
(How can you be sure?)
(Hehehe, secret)
Frowning, Setsuna, faced with Javier who wouldn't answer her seriously, stopped writing to him.
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Recess time arrived, and there were different ways to spend it: from eating alone, with your friends, girlfriend, or just sleeping at your desk.
And for some reason, Javier fell asleep on his bench as soon as he rang the bell.
Setsuna and Sekai, accompanied by Manami and Hikari, who had brought their bento, sat on the same bench.
—How did your appointment go on Saturday? They haven't said anything.
Starting Nanami with a playful smile, Sekai blushed.
—Quote? You're wrong, we said it was a group investigation... right, Setsuna—.
—Research, although Sekai stayed longer with Javier, almost the entire morning.
—Well, well—.
—That's because you said you wanted to get things over with quickly!—
Blushing, Sekai tried to dispel her doubts, but her restlessness made Nanami tease her more.
"Why are we talking about him? He's been bothering me ever since the school year started, and none of you are helping me. I demand an explanation."
Frustrated by the issues surrounding Javier, Hikari put her chopsticks aside and looked at Hikari a little annoyed, which was unusual.
—You say it bothers you, so why don't you go to Professor Tenma's? Javier isn't a bad person. If you talk to him or tell the professor, he'll probably stop bothering you.
Everyone stopped eating and looked at Setsuna, who was irritated for some reason. Sekai, noticing the tension rising in her friend, tried to mediate between the two.
—Come on, girls, don't fight.
—Sekai, when have you heard me say anything, it wasn't Setsuna who started this. You, for your part, have become foolish enough to defend him.
—I'm not defending him, he just said if he bothers you, stand your ground and tell him to his face, instead, you blush, throw punches, and flash him your underwear.
—W... what did you say, shorty!—.
Slamming the table with mixed emotions of anger and embarrassment, Sekai knew she had to do something, and looked to Manami for help, but she refused. Setsuna seemed calm, her brow furrowed, standing up as well, but it didn't make much of a difference.
—What you heard, squid hair—.
—Setsuna, stop, what's wrong with you? You're not yourself.
—Hikari stop too, what Setsuna said wasn't entirely wrong if you want her to stop—.
Standing up, the two friends took them by the shoulders.
—Wow... mmm, girls, turn down the volume a little, it's keeping us awake.
—Well, this is no place to sleep, idiot!—.
Still sleepy, Javier, being the one responsible for the discussion, as if he hadn't heard Hikari's complaint, left the classroom.
—Setsuna, what's wrong with you?... Did I get here early?—
Whispering the last part, Setsuna shook her head before sitting down and covering her half-eaten bento.
—Sorry, I said things without thinking, I'm going to the bathroom—.
Leaving the scene, Setsuna, none of the girls said anything.
—Sekai, do you know what's wrong with Setsuna? She's been behaving strangely. She's usually calm and never raises her voice.
—I don't know, Setsuna's behavior seems strange to me too... Hikari also about Javier. If it bothers you, tell him to stop. He's not a bad person, and if you tell him, he won't do it.
—I'll do it after class—.
Neither of them wanted to pursue the topic further, so they switched to movies and a newly opened clothing store, calming the tension before Setsuna returned.
Javier, who had washed his face, came out of the men's bathroom, only to stop and see Ryuto waiting for him.
—Can we talk?—.
—Sure, let's go somewhere secluded.
Not seeming to care that the aura around Ryuto changed from a normal student to a shrewd businessman, she followed him up the stairs.
—Mmm, Javier and Ryuto-kun, what's wrong? You seem strange.
Setsuna, who was returning from the bathroom, accidentally looked at Javier and Ryuto going upstairs, and even a person like her could notice Ryuto's change and Javier's overconfident smile.
Curious Setsuna followed the two until they reached the terrace that should have been closed, but was somehow open.
—I can't go on, I'll be able to hear what those two were talking about.
With only one door, a glass top frame, and a window in the booth, Setsuna stood beneath the window barely listening.
—Who are you, Javier?—.
Ryuto asked in a serious voice.