During homeroom, neither Kobayashi-sensei nor Taka-chi are mentioned.

It seems that even in the class where Kobayashi-sensei is the homeroom teacher, the students are simply informed that the class is on break.

If I pay attention, I can see a little hustle and bustle among the teachers, but it is only on the level of noticing it because they know about Kobayashi-senseis case.

And on the morning, after hearing Ryokos report on the investigation, I was shocked to hear how much he had gone over the edge.

Contract Killing? But this isnt a drama or a movie

But Claudia, who is standing beside me, said matter-of-factly, Its quite common. And Jolanda nodded her head, and it might be really common.

But Im not really interested in that.

The culprit seems to be a big guy, almost two meters tall, and he is probably someone with whom Kobayashi-sensei had a problem in the past.

The problem is that Kobayashi-sensei gave Taka-chi and the other girls a bad time.

At least on this morning, the police did not know that Kobayashi-sensei had assaulted Taka-chi and the other girls.

This means that Kobayashi-sensei and Taka-chi are the victims, even if the information is brought to the school.

The reason why they were together in the back alley of the entertainment district for such a long time should be regarded as pending for now.

On the morning news, they reported a summary of the incident and the names and photos of the culprit, but did not disclose the names of the victims.

As of today, its unlikely that the students will be told about Kobayashi-sensei

It looks like Ill be able to contact Shibata-san by disguising myself as Kobayashi-sensei for the rest of the day.

Using my phone under my desk, I sent a message to Claudia, asking her to bring Shibata-san to the counseling room after school.

According to Ryokos report, Kobayashi-sensei is a very serious teacher. He was probably attacked by a random thug while trying to help a student who was walking around late at night, based which is what the principal said.

However, Kobayashi-senseis position will be greatly changed by Taka-chis testimony.

She would not be defending Kobayashi-sensei after all this time.

Well if the obstacle of Kobayashi-sensei is removed, Taka-chi can be brought to the [Enslaved] state

Im not interested in Takaka Takata, but Taka-chi is a girl Id honestly like to keep around.

Its rather exciting to imagine Fujiwara-san and her together in a gal harem play.

Tricking girls, kidnapping them, raping them, and making it impossible for them to resist. What Im doing is similar to what Kobayashi-sensei is doing.

Even if I punished him, there would be no justice.

However, my gut is boiling over in a strange way. The main reason is probably Taka-chis photo.

According to Ryokos report, Kobayashi-sensei has survived, but the situation is still unpredictable. Even if he recovers, it will take more than a few months before he can return to work, and there is a possibility that he will be disabled.

On top of that, if his repeated assaults on the students come to light, he will face criminal penalties and will undoubtedly lose his job. It would not be surprising if his wife asked him to divorce her.

Would it be overkill to punish him more than this?

Excuse me

After breakfast, while Im having my compresses and bandages changed by the nurse, two men in suits came into the room.

One man looked like a gorilla with one arm in a cast, and the other is a small young man. I had seen the gorilla man several times at school.

Takata-san, Im sorry. Were from the police

Then they take out a kind of pass-case and show it to me.

Is that a police ID badge?

As the nurse leaves the room after look at the badge, the gorilla sits down on the bedside chair.

Can you tell me what happened yesterday?

Well you mean youre asking me what happened?

In a manner of speaking

Well, yeah. Maybe it wasnt worth the trouble.

Ill tell him what I was thinking about yesterday.

Kobayashi-sensei told me that some students are wandering around late at night. He asked me to help him look around and when I did, he took me to a hotel and did some dirty things to me. And when I resisted he beat me up and did this to me

When I pretended to cry, the young detective began to stare openly at me, and the gorilla gave me a pitying look.

So youre saying that your injuries werent caused by the person who stabbed Kobayashi-shi, but rather he assaulted you is that right?

Yes. Thats right. Hes done it to me and many others. He threatened to kill me if I told anyone and I was scared

I think I acted quite deliberately, but I pretended to cry and covered my face. When I looked at them through my fingers, the two detectives appeared to be looking at each other with sorrowful faces.

Then the gorilla speaks to me in a gentle voice.

Takata-san. Dont worry. Well keep you safe. The events that have befallen you are heartbreaking. But youre young and life is long. I know its hard to forget, but I hope you can look forward soon with all your heart. In times of distress, please rely on adults. I will also ask the school nurse, Kitora-san, to take care of you. If you need anything, you can talk to her

His words are serious, and I dont sense any lie or deception. I can feel that he really cares about me.

Hes probably a very good person, even though hes a gorilla

For that reason, I felt sorry that my testimony is mixed with some lies.

Thank you, Detective. Did you contact the school?

Yes, at this point, were just saying that Kobayashi-shi and you are the victims of assault, but weve asked them to hold off until we know more

I see

The damage you suffered well, Im going to ask you to keep all the sensitive details to yourself, so please dont worry

As the detective leaves the hospital room, I let out a sigh of relief.

At any rate, I think I managed to cover up the fact that Kobayashi-sensei and I had an inappropriate relationship.

Now, even if Kobayashi-sensei regains consciousness and claims that he had such a relationship with me, I will just continue to deny it.

Fortunately, I dont know if its right to say so, but Senseis phone, which should have contained the history of the communication between us, has disappeared with the foreign girl, and now I should be able to avoid being expelled.

However, as if to ridicule such a naive idea, the person I dont want to see most, opens the door of the hospital room.

Takaka-san

Its my mother(Hahaoya) who stepped into the hospital room. She is dressed in a Japanese kimono and her hair is tied up, and she is looking at me with cold eyes.

Behind my mother(Okaa-sama), my father(Chichi-sama) is shifting his gaze back and forth between her and me, looking unreliable as usual.

The fact that the two of them are here at this hour must mean that they have left from the home town on the first bullet train of the morning.

Do you understand, Takaka-san?

Even I know what it means that my mother has come all the way out here. Shes here to bring me back.

Yes, Okaa-sama

Good. Ive completed the discharge procedures. Ive prepared a change of clothes. Well just go home

Im surprised by this.

Its too hasty.

I had hoped that if I could talk to her well, I could make it to graduation.

Do you mean right now?

Of course

No, I have to prepare for the move, and say goodbye

Ill send someone to pick up your belongings. And Ill have someone send your words, so you can put them in a list when you get back

My father interrupted her as if to quiet her down.

Hey, you, at least say hello

Then my mother glared at my father and shouted hysterically.

Calm down! Its because of your sweet talk to Takaka-san that this happened! I cant let her stain the Takata family name any further!

Oh, oh

My father retreated with a frown. Im sorry, but I didnt have high hopes for my father from the start.

Really, all she said is the sake for Takata family.

I wondered how much value such a moldy family name would have for a rural landowner whose only claim to fame is being old.

I really hate you, Fumio-chi. If I hadnt known all that fun stuff, I wouldnt have hated you so much

If they know Ive lost my virginity, Ill be useless as a marriage tool. Then, my mother would probably think that my very existence is a disgrace. She would probably never let me out again.

As I closed my eyes with resignation, Rins sad face flashed through my mind.

Im sorry, Rin. I hope she wont be bullied now that Im gone

Today I was absent from school.

I dont have to think of stupid excuses because my brother(Onii-chan) is not here now.

Ive been too nervous for my own good.

I havent been able to fall asleep since last night, and Im still lying-in bed, fighting against the anxiety that comes and goes.

But suddenly, *Ding Dong* The doorbell rang.

A delivery service? Or perhaps?

Suppressing my aching heart with anxiety, I sneak a peek downstairs from the window of my room.

Then, outside the gate, I suddenly made eye contact with a person standing there.

Shiratori-senpai is staring at me.

For some reason, her mouth is twisted in amusement.