Ch.59 Arriving Late to School. Mahiro Gets Eaten (?)

Mahiro's POV

"Good morning ja."

After getting permission from the director herself, I spent some time sunbathing on the rooftop. When I heard the bell signaling the end of a class, I headed to the classroom and entered with a greeting, but I was stared at quite a lot.

Well, I was late after all ja.

"I feel like it's long past the time to say good morning though."

"Oh, Miho. It has been a while since we last saw each other, has it not?"

As soon as I entered the classroom, Miho came right up to me and started talking.

I get the feeling she is a little taken aback, but that is just the usual her ja.

"Honestly. Yesterday was such a nightmare. I never imagined you'd go missing."

"Hahaha, my apologies. 'Twas a bit of a predicament. So, what about Aria?"

"I'm here!"

"Oh, so you were behind me."

"Yeah!"

Just as I asked where Aria is, I heard a voice from behind me and turned around to see a beautiful girl with blonde hair and blue eyes.

"I was worried about you, Mahiro-kun."

"Well, a lot has happened. But as you can see, I am safe, so you can rest assured."

"Yes! I'm relieved!"

"Oh, wow. You really do like to hug me a lot."

She suddenly hugged me tightly, looking very happy.

Oou, Aria's chest is pretty big, though not as big as Mizuki's.

Perhaps 'tis because she has American blood in her?

"Hehe, that's because we didn't get to see each other much yesterday! Besides, Mahiro-kun is my wife, so I'd be worried if you're gone! That's why I'm giving you a big hug today!"

"No, that would make it difficult for me to move noja."

"Mizuki-chan hugs you a lot, though?"

"That person is just sick."

"How dare you speak ill of your husband so openly?"

"I am not speaking ill, you see? 'Tis the truth."

"That's certainly true, but..."

"See? You cannot deny it."

"I mean, it's Mizuki after all."

I think you are just as bad in your own way, though.

Well, 'tis a good thing that the husbands get along well ja.

If things take a turn for the worse, it will only add to my anxieties.

I intend to stay with them until the day I die after all.

"I never thought I'd actually get to see real yuri."

"To put it mildly, it's absolutely amazing."

"At first, I was jealous of Ouka, but when I saw what she was in..."

"Something that makes you want to watch over them."

"Exactly!"

"Mahiro-kun's surroundings are really interesting, aren't they?"

"Of course. It's definitely way more interesting than some mediocre romance manga."

"I mean, it's a situation you rarely see even in romantic comedy protagonists, right? Undergoing a sex change and marries multiple girls."

"The protagonist of a real-life yuri harem romantic comedy..."

Wait a minute. Hey, have I not been given another weird nickname?!

What the heck is a real-life yuri harem protagonist ja? That is way too long!

Or rather, the people around me are totally amused by watching my life, are they not?!

Ugh, I feel like a panda in a zoo.

"So? What happened with this morning's situation?"

"......Well, she joined."

"I see, she joined. If she's willing to join us, she can't be a bad person, right? Although, since Mizuki already gave the GO sign, her being a good person is already confirmed."

"After all, she is someone who to keeps her promise even knowing I became a girl, you see? She is trustworthy. ...Well, at the time I was in fourth grade of elementary school and she was in third year of middle school though..."

"Huh? What? Is the other person an adult?"

"Umu. The age difference is roughly five years. So, she is 22 now."

"...You're kidding, right? You even managed to win over adllts?"

"Wow, Mahiro-kun, you're quite the womanizer!"

"...I never have any intention of seducing anyone though..."

I have been called a womanizer a lot lately ja... Umumu. I do not think of myself that way, and I am not even trying to seduce anyone, so 'tis really upsetting to hear that.

"Wait a minute... Hey, Mahiro. Did you just say she's 22 years old?"

"I did."

"Isn't that a crime...?"

"A crime?"

Well, if you think about it logically, a working woman dating a male high school student... is that not basically a crime?

Moreover, right now I look just like a young girl, about elementary school age.

Well, Yui-nee has a gentle personality and a kind appearance to begin with, so she should not get taken into police custody. From the outside, we just look like sisters or mother and daughter.

We would never look like a married couple.

...However, considering her age, I think 'tis definitely in the realm of being unacceptable.

"Well, if both families approve, there should mot be a problem. 'Tis basically like a 20-year-old man getting married to a 25-year-old woman."

"Well, I guess that's true, but still."

"But wouldn't it be fine if you got married? Because Mahiro-kun would become the bride and that person would become the husband!"

"That is right. So, I think another new resident will be moving in today or tomorrow... I hope you will all get along well with her."

"Roger."

"Oka—y!"

Umu umu, these guys should be fine.

Seeing the 2 of them agree with smiles on their faces, I nod in satisfaction.

"...What kind of person is she?"

"Umu. You see, she is a bit airheaded, but she is a smart fellow. Also, kind."

"...That's fine then."

"I see... Wait, Mashiron?!"

"...Yaho. I came to hang out."

I was surprised to see Mashiron suddenly appear in class.

Mashiron, as usual, remained expressionless, but there was a hint of happiness on her.

Well, she is actually quite a playful character after all...

"...That said, I don't have much time, so I'll be leaving soon."

"I suppose so. After all, 'tis a 10-minute break after regular classes have finished."

For starters, the 3rd-year classrooms are on the 4th floor.

Considering the time spent going up and down the stairs, 5 minutes of conversation would be the limit.

"...For now, you'll be punished today."

Was what she whispered in my ear.

"Wait, are you serious?!"

"...Of course. Yesterday was a disaster because of Mahiron. I'll not forgive you."

"Wai-, I am not in the wrong, am I?! 'Tis Mizuki who is at fault, right?!"

"...I wish Mahiron hadn't run away. See-through clothes are no problem."

"No, 'tis absolutely a problem! I ran away because I did not want you guys to see me!"

"Hee~, really?"

"Oh, so that was the reason."

"...Hah!"

"...Hehe. Mahiron, you've dug your own grave."

Oh nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The reason I ran away has been exposed!

T-this is bad...very bad!

"U-um, well, ja, that thing from yesterday...!"

"It's okay. You probably thought something like, 'If someone sees me in such an embarrassing state, I'll be attacked and die!'"

"Ugh...that Is..."

"It's okay, Mahiro-kun. I won't get angry!"

"Aria..."

Ugh, Aria is really kind...

Because of her innocence, I believe she is the most normal...

Perhaps 'tis because he has American blood that she is so easygoing?

"...Actually, that is the truth noja. Because when you guys get really serious, 'tis terrifying..."

Aria would surely side with me.

In that case, 'tis okay to be honest!

"Because, Miho-chan, Mashiro-chan"

"Hohhou~? You're afraid of us?"

"...Mahiron, you've got some nerve."

"H-uh? Why the black aura...?"

Why are you so angry...? And wait, Mashiron, who is usually expressionless, has a tiny smile on her face!?

No, more importantly...

"A-Aria? What exactly is happening ja...?"

"Well, I don't mean to be angry, but Miho-chan and Mashiro-chan are different! Besides, Mizuki-chan said, 'Mahiro-han tends to rely on Aristia-san, so if Mahiro-chan has any guilty feelings, Aristia-san can just ask her and it'll be over in no time.'"

"M-Mizukiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"

You damn perverted lol*con! What kind of things are you telling Aria noja?!

Yeah, I do rely on her in situations like this! But please do not take advantage of that! What the hell are you doing?!

"...Mahiro, I'm not letting you get away today."

"N-no, I have, well, I have my duties as a library committee member!"

"Ah, Ouka, you don't have to do any library committee work today."

"You bastard, read the room!"

"Ahh, sorry!"

My colleague is so clueless that I could not help but raise my voice!

Oh no, if I do not have a work, what am I going to do...?

"Good morning."

...I- I am dead!

"Oh, Mizuki, perfect timing."

"What's wrong?"

"W-wait, absolutely do not tell her!"

"Mashiro-san, hold her in a headlock."

"Leave it to me..."

"Hey, that is not the kind of character you are ja—mugh!"

I was suddenly grabbed from behind in a headlock, and my mouth was covered.

Damn, Mashiron has a similar build to me, so she is just the right size for times like this!

Also, Mashiron's hands smell like milk. It smells nice.

No, no, no, what am I thinking! I have to stop this no matter what!

"Mmm! Mmmmmmmmm!"

"...Mahiron, be quiet. And don't struggle."

As I struggled, I was immediately released from the headlock, even though it had just happened.

Just when I thought that, I was grabbed tightly by both cheeks.

"Puha, uh, wait, what are you trying to do... wait, wait, wait! That is not good! Surely you cannot do that here—Mmm!?"

"""OOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo!!"""

"""KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!"""

A deep kiss, again.

...S-she did it!

"Mmm! Mmmmmmmmm!"

"...Puha, Mahiro, be quiet. Mm..."

"Mmm... S-stop... Amu."

Oh no, this person is getting better at kissing day by day...!

Thanks to that, even though 'tis only been about 10 seconds, my head is already starting to feel hazy...

"...Puha. She's quiet now."

"Fuyaa..."

All the strength drains from my body, and I become limp.

I almost fell over, but Mashiron quickly caught me, so I managed to avoid falling.

However, my mind is hazy.

"Wow, she's completely smitten. She really is the biggest kisser among my husbands."

"That's true. I'm pretty confident myself, but I'm still no match for Mashiro-san."

"Wow, an adult kiss!"

Even when I try to interject, I cannot speak properly because I am spaced out.

Or rather, I instinctively sensed that this would definitely happen if I tried to talk about it.

"...Mihorin, please continue."

"OK. Mizuki, it seems Mahiro ran away yesterday simply because she was scared of being attacked by us."

"Hehehe, so that's what happened. You certainly did run away as soon as you saw me yesterday. Mahiro-chan, be prepared, okay?"

"......F&forgive mee."

"""Impossible!"""

"U-unfair..."

Is there no peace and tranquility for me...?

"When I was suddenly shown two girls deep kissing, I seriously thought, 'I'm so glad I'm in this class.'"

"A kiss between a lol* student council president and a TS lol' beauty...wow. she can't stand up straight..."

"I mean, isn't the student council president a little too bold?"

"Ouka has no sense of shame, but the student council president is just as bad."

Because I am spaced out, I cannot hear the voices around me very well, but I can somehow understand what they are saying.

To be honest, Mashiron is not very sensitive in that area, so she will do stuff like this without hesitation.

...I never expected her to give me a deep kiss in public like this...

"Wow... so that's how adults kiss."

"It's incredibly educational. Like when I get a boyfriend."

"This is far superior to any video!"

This is not some kind of study course ja...

Damn, I bet those girls who love romance see this as nothing more than a textbook...

The boy also seemed quite excited...

"But for now, let's erase the boys' memories later."

"""Agreed"""

　……Unreasonable.

"Hey everyone, let's get seate... Whoa, what happened to Ouka?!"

"D-Do not worry about it..."

"Oh, I see... Wait, the student council president? Oh, right, the student council president is one of them. Hidaka, for now, go back to your classroom."

"...Okay. Well then, see you later, Mahiron."

"S-seriously, stop doing that at school..."

"...I will do my best."

How awful.

"……Bye."

With that final, casual remark, Mashiron handed me over to Mizuki and left the room.

She was like a storm...

"Okay, are you all here? Hey, what's wrong, guys? You're all leaning forward a bit."

"Um, I have a bit of a stomach ache!"

"What? In a group?"

"Yeah! I think we got food poisoning from the snacks the guys and I ate earlier!"

"I see. If it gets too bad, go to the nurse's office. Well, you guys are healthy high school boys, after all. Seeing something like that would probably upset your stomach."

With a smirk, he said to the boy.

...So this guy was watching, huh?!

Judging by his face, was he finding this amusing? That bastard...

So that means that his surprise earlier was just an act ja...!

"So, is Ouka alright? She looks a bit exhausted."

"I-I am fine, ja..."

After Mizuki made me sit in my seat, I said I was okay, even though I am slightly slumped over.

If I say I am not okay, I will definitely be taken to the nurse's office...

"Okay, never mind. Anyway, I just have a quick announcement before class."

"Teacher, why didn't you do it in the morning?"

"It was just decided a little while ago. Ah, as you all know, there are fewer English teachers among the new teachers who have joined this school this year than in previous years."

Now that you mention it, that is true.

Apparently, they did not join very often.

To be precise, it might be more accurate to say that no one who met the required standards showed up.

"So, I just wanted to let you know that a new English teacher has been hired to work at this school."

'Tis definitely Yui-nee.

"Teacher, what kind of person are they?"

"Hmm, let's just say for now that they're a fairly young teacher. They're 22 this year."

"So that means 21!? Huh, why!?"

Since there is a 5-year age difference, I told Miho and the others that she is 22, but now that I think about it, Yui-nee's birthday is still a little while away.

To be precise, she is 22 this year, that is why.

Well, that is not wrong, is it?

"Apparently, they went to a university overseas. By the way, they're already a second-year university student when they were the same age as you guys."

"Skipping grades..."

"There really are people like that."

I never thought I would have someone like that in my family, either.

"By the way, you'll probably end up having quite a bit of contact with that teacher, so keep that in mind."

Umu. So, that means she will be in charge of teaching English to this class?

Well, personally, I find Yui-nee's teaching style easy to understand, so I would really like her to teach this class.

"Seriously? Is it a man or a woman? Which is it?"

"Having a beautiful female teacher really gets me excited!"

"If that happens, I'll definitely study like crazy."

"Hmm, a new teacher at this time of year..."

"It's a strange time, isn't it? Though, the same could be said for Alice-chan."

"...So, it's related to Mahiro-kun, then...?"

"""That's possible, and it sounds interesting!"""

Girls are pretty sharp, are they not...?

What would happen if the boys found out?

...That would be scary.

"Well, I think you'll meet them fairly soon. Alright, let's start the lesson."

What was that all about? That was a really meaningful line.

...Fumu. Well, whatever.

Surely nothing strange will happen.

Anyway, I have to make up for the time I have lost.

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