After all classes and cleaning, it was time to go home.

Comet Sakaki's only after-school duty is cleaning. Once that is done, he is free.

Why am I free?
Because I'm one of the best homecomers in the country.

Then what makes me one of the best in the country? It's a difficult question that people all over the world are puzzling over, but the answer is simple: pride in being a member of the homecoming club. In addition, the size of the club is also important.
It is not that I could not take the first step when I entered high school and did not apply to join the club. I did not join the club voluntarily.
It was simply because it was too much trouble. It's a reflection of my personality.

I sling my bag over my shoulder and turn toward the door.
The privilege of being a homecoming student is time. We have much more time than other clubs to spend in a meaningful way. Don't get me wrong, this does not mean that the time spent in the club is meaningless. It just means that for me it is better to stay at home and relax.

Ms. Akakusa appears in the classroom like a gust of wind. Ms. Akakusa is a real beauty, and I am always smitten with her.

She smells good.

The perfume that tickles my nostrils is almost deceptive.
As I'm drowning in the sensation of my consciousness melting away, she approaches me. I felt my heart beat rapidly.

Comet. Come here a minute.

He grabbed me by the sleeve and pulled me out of the classroom. I had hoped for a little elopement, but such an event would cause a heated discussion at the school board meeting, so I hoped we could at least do it secretly. I hope you'll wait until I graduate from high school. I'll leave an empty seat next to mine.

I have to go home now, sir.
No. You're just going home to sleep anyway. Do something more meaningful.'
It's a privilege to go home. Any more and I demand overtime pay.'
'This is a high school. And I'm the one not getting paid overtime.

I ain't got nothing to say back: .......
A glimpse into the dark side of a harsh society. I heard somewhere that club activities are outside the advisor's salary. I shuddered when I heard that. Isn't it hard for working people who want a day off to work without wages?
Why are they detained even when classes are over?
I cursed my social status. I would like to say that I am a customer, but since I am in the position of having my parents pay my tuition, it would mean death for me to resist. Resistance was futile.

Mr. Akakusa, can I at least buy a loaf of bread at the store? There is a delicious bread at the store. I'm looking forward to buying it, but after school, the kiosk becomes a battlefield for the girls of the sports club, so I'm in trouble if I don't buy it soon. You know? They buy everything they can at the store in advance to satisfy their hunger that comes after the club activities. And they buy the bread I'm after, too. Do you understand that I can't keep quiet?

Dr. Akakusa grabbed my sleeve and wouldn't let go. He steps forward and drags me like a man on a horse on a rope. Like a poor man in a western movie.

Sir. So I once entered the battlefield of the athletic girls. It was awesome. Especially the volleyball and basketball teams. I was convinced they would be the winning housewives of the future. And I stared at the empty shelves and knew I was a loser. Why doesn't Uncle Jam move to my school? You'll be rich in an instant. I'm sure Dokin-chan will make money at the level of throwing away a loaf of bread.
'Comet. I'm here.

I was grabbed by the scruff of my neck like a kitten and made to stand.

'Is this the library?
'Yes. I think she's here.
You don't sound very sure of yourself. Please don't talk about quantum people who exist only in probability theory.
'Don't worry, you know him too. Do something about it.
'What is it?
Come on, let's go in.

You pass through the library's sliding door. The library is a quiet space, ordinary and mundane. I have no connection to it. I read, but I don't stop by the library often. That's because they only have hardcovers and no paperbacks. The paperback is the best style. That's why I didn't feel like reading much.

There it is.

Mr. Akakusa points to a certain female student. She was someone I knew well. She was standing in front of the bookshelf with a frown on her face, staring at the books.

'You must be Arina Hiwa.
''Yes. I want you to deal with her.
'Goh, torture? I'm going to send the U.S. military a morse code message saying TORTURE (tortured).'
'She doesn't talk about it, but it bothers her.'
'It's a bad mouth ......'
'I want you to ease that somehow, Comet. Please!

Dr. Akakusa clasped his hands together and pleaded with me. I felt like a Buddha statue dedicated to the shrine. If I had a money box, I'm sure he'd drop in a tenner.

Well. By the way, Dr. Akakusa is a beautiful woman.



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Alina looked unhappy but remained silent and turned her head down. I wonder if she has a weakness for Dr. Akakusa.
If it weren't for the library, as Alina says, my identity would have collapsed and I would have become a cripple. She has that much devilish power. Hurry up and get the exorcist.

Okay.
'...... seriously?'

I thought it would be more of a struggle, but I didn't expect him to agree so easily. I'm glad to see you shrugging.

'I hope you agree. I'll explain. You're...
'Wait a minute.
What is it?
Can you stop calling me "you"? It's disgusting.

You're too nervous. ....... Oh, my God, Alina.

Anyway. I'll fix you. You're welcome. Okay?
What's that?
I don't know what's going on. Dr. Akakusa asked me to do this. More details on the web.

Alina Hiba glared at me with super cold eyes. Does this guy not know any jokes? How the hell do you live with that? That? Are you the type of person who would seriously drink a thousand needles if you cut off a finger or something?

'That's what I'm talking about. Do you agree?
'Okay. Do you have feelings for me?
'Don't get me wrong, you homo sapiens (woman). I like older men.'

Alina got up and stormed out of the library.
The other students looked at me when they saw Alina's fury. As if to say, 'What have you done? I raised my hands in the air, pleading not guilty. Apparently it's taboo to provoke the quiet, fierce rose.

My encounter with Alina was the worst of all.