Tamura lay on the floor, his expression dazed, and the scenery before him blurred.
After taking the heavy blow to his stomach, there was intense pain, followed by a sour, nauseous feeling that spread from his abdomen to his throat. If he weren't convulsing from the pain, Tamura definitely would have vomited.
He couldn't straighten his body even with all his strength, much less get up.
Tamura could only see Hayato's pair of ginger-yellow canvas shoes.
"W-what is your name?"
"I don't change my name whether standing or sitting." Hayato said, sounding quite disdainful yet extremely firm: "I am Anshi Seiji."
"..." Tamura clicked his tongue softly, and then the light before his eyes grew darker.
His strength gradually faded, and he fell into a chaotic, semi-conscious state.
Hayato flipped a page of the passbook with one hand, then turned around.
Shiina Chizuru remained rooted to the spot, staring blankly at the suddenly appearing young man.
She no longer knew what expression to wear.
"Hey, come with me," the young man told her.
Shiina Chizuru was instinctively a little afraid.
After all, although the person in front of her had saved her, his expression was cold and severe, lacking any gentle demeanor.
If she had to describe Shiina Chizuru's current mood, it would be an ancient saying.
Out of the wolf's den and into the tiger's mouth.
Thus, her full legs trembled slightly, and she did not move immediately.
"Do you want," Hayato held up the passbook in front of Shiina Chizuru, "...that guy... oh, Teacher Tsukino's embezzlement of public funds to be exposed?"
"..." Shiina Chizuru struggled to purse her peach-colored lips, then heavily choked on her saliva with a gasp.
"You don't want that either, do you?"
Shiina Chizuru watched as a smile appeared on the young man's sharply defined face, his beautiful black pearl eyes curving into crescent moons.
The smile was very handsome, an elegance within the handsomeness, and a cruelty emphasized within the elegance.
Shiina Chizuru finally nodded and followed the young man's steps.
As she left the office, she glanced back at Tamura, who was lying motionless on the floor, seemingly unconscious... Should she call this luck, or misfortune?
At least in terms of appearance, this young man was not as repulsive as Tamura.
But... Teacher Tsukino.
Thinking of the moonlight figure in her heart, Shiina Chizuru placed her hand over her heart and squeezed tightly, her eyes growing resolute.
No matter what, she would be the one to protect Teacher Tsukino.
Ha... Hayato, whose back was turned to Shiina Chizuru, sighed, his eyes turning into dull, lifeless fish eyes.
Damn it, big chest, no brain.
"Right, just a quick question," Hayato said flatly. "You don't happen to know anyone like 'Shiina * Shiro,' do you?"
"..." Shiina Chizuru heard that name for the first time and shook her head blankly.
Tsk. Hayato clicked his tongue. With the same surname, if Shiina Chizuru knew 'Shiina Shin *', then even if she had a big chest and no brain, he would have to earn some favor points with her. But since she didn't know him, she shouldn't blame him for being ruthless.
The corners of his mouth curled into a sinister arc.
Shiina Chizuru saw that smile, and her body trembled slightly.
She was already anticipating her fate.
She wanted to retreat a little, but she couldn't.
....After all, that was Teacher Tsukino Sensei.
Speaking of which, Teacher Tsukino Sensei's home shouldn't have a sister like "Rabbit" either. Hayato thought as he brought Shiina Chizuru to the front of the library.
"You wait for me outside, I'll be right out," Hayato said indifferently, then turned back to threaten, "If you try to escape, you know what will happen, right?"
"…" Shiina Chizuru dared not reply, only nodding with an expression of unwilling resignation.
After Hayato entered the building, Shiina Chizuru raised her head, her clear, bright red eyes gazing at the library sign.
Because Hachijojima High School was nearing its final exams, many students came here to study.
Yesterday, she had studied here and met Teacher Tsukino Sensei, who encouraged her to get good grades, and she had promised to raise the class's average score.
Yet, in just one day, how had she fallen into such a completely different situation?
Shiina Chizuru couldn't be sure what that boy would do to her, but she had some guesses.
Her hands first covered her full chest, then she couldn't help but press down on her skirt.
Immediately after, her legs began to tremble again.
Her face was flushed red.
Should she agree, or not agree?
She absolutely did not want to agree.
But what about that teacher?
Her first time was supposed to be for someone she loved…
...
Shizunomiya Natsuki couldn't settle down.
She had solved less than a third of a problem before looking anxiously towards the library entrance.
Hayato… what exactly was he doing?
She wasn't overly worried about Hayato's safety, nor did she feel his safety had anything to do with her. She just hoped he wouldn't cause too much trouble.
If he became the center of public opinion with her… Shizunomiya Natsuki couldn't bear it.
Then she saw Hayato rushing in from the entrance.
Shizunomiya Natsuki's heart fluttered, and she immediately shifted her gaze to her exercises.
Then she quietly waited for Hayato to come over and talk to her—
In Shizunomiya Natsuki's imagination, Hayato would surely tell her what he had done as soon as he came over, or at least chat about it.
But the footsteps had stopped to her left, and Hayato still hadn't spoken.
Shizunomiya Natsuki glanced over; he didn't even look at her, concentrating on stuffing his reference books back into his backpack.
"...I'm not planning to go back yet," Shizunomiya Natsuki quickly said.
Hayato turned his head: "...Huh?...Oh, I'm leaving first, you keep up the good work."
Shizunomiya Natsuki: "...Okay."
Huh? That's strange.
Didn't he want to go home with her? Then why did he come to the library at this time to create a chance encounter? And even specifically guide her with her problems?
Wasn't it to show off his academic charm and entice her?
As Shizunomiya Natsuki's mind raced, Hayato had finished packing and put his backpack back on.
"See you—" Shizunomiya Natsuki thought it was time to say goodbye.
Then she saw Hayato turn around without saying a word.
Her specially raised head only caught sight of his tall and slender back.
Shizunomiya Natsuki's eyebrow twitched.
…Did she really misunderstand?
Was this Mr. Hayashi really just here to study, and not to pick her up?
After pondering for a long while, Shizunomiya Natsuki quickly shook her head, driving these thoughts away.
What was she thinking? She should think about Yuta-kun… No, she should think about the exams!
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