OreShura: Volume 1 Chapter 2

Chapter 2 - Confession from a Classmate ends in Mayhem

During the same time while Chiwa sank before she even sailed, there was another person who continued scoring high on the records.

She is Natsukawa Masuzu.

Entering June, the number of people confessing to her is still endless. Rumours go that the number of times she was confessed to has surpassed 50. According to them, the litigant expressed "she had no intention to be with anyone". Despite so, the people confessing continues to flock towards her.

From the above situation, it is almost certain that Natsukawa has become a famed person in school, but in reality she is almost always alone. In class or during recess, she'd always be in her seat reading. She goes home immediately after school. In the beginning, some males in the class occasionally tried to hit on her, but a de facto treaty was soon made — "Single sided attacks on Natsukawa is banned in the classroom". Soon it became in a steady state of watch but no touch. As for the girls, they try to distance themselves with her. Girls popular with boys stated that "Us commoners dare not be together with ojou-sama! (translation: we are not as cute as you)" and rejected her. As for the common looks female company, they announced that "Natsukawa and us are in two completely different worlds (translation: extravagants should go play with extravagants)" and discriminated her. This is the perfect proof of how being over popular is not a good thing, I should really go lecture Chiwa on this.

On the first day of June, I was given a seat next to Natsukawa. For me, I am completely uninterested in this matter, but is very pleased to have the second column from the windows, last row in class. It's a very comfortable place where I can lie down and rest, but it seems that my thoughts did not reach the rest of my class. That is, as far as I understand from all the jealous glares I get. Being rejected once but not giving up, Yamamoto, a member of the soccer club even came to me for a handshake, saying "I believe you are a true gentleman!". Since it would be also quite troublesome being trusted like this, I temporarily refused his handshake request. Next day, in the class legends started to spread that "Natsukawa is also Kido's target" and whatnot. Sensing danger, I hurriedly went for the handshake.

I should clarify here, I am not scared or what. Because this is very important, I'd want to repeat this again. I am definitely not scared. I am only displaying the spirit of peaceful coexistence, the so-called Love&Peace. Oh, forget love, it's Peace&Peace.

.....Though say just now I was like a excited little gradeschooler in front of a camera, let's just leave it here for now. In conclusion, all I want is to cut waves like butter, aiming for the university place and recommendation. Naturally, love lies in the "wave" category, much less Natsukawa this kind of celebrity — don't joke with me. That's why I tell you, Yamamoto and the other males, you are all worrying for nothing!

"Is that so, then that really sounds bad" hearing my situation out, my classmate Yui Kaoru slowly nodded his head.

It is currently lunch hour, Kaoru and I joined our desks and began eating lunch.

I was having a homemade bento. With less appetite, Kaoru's lunch only consisted of a crab bread and a juicebox.

"From the point of view of those kids, being able to sit next to Natsukawa-san is really something to admire about"

Kaoru always uses "those kids", "them" and similar pronouns to call classmates. It doesn't sound irritating either. I guess it's due to his good conduct and his neutral looks and solid attitude to address things. Whether it's between males or females, Kaoru is pretty popular.

"If Eita's seat was put up for an auction, I believe you should be able to get a good amount of money"

"When the auction comes, remember to call me. I'll be the first to get rid of it"

Ah~ it is so hard to be at peace of mind these days. These kind of normal conversations are always the best.

As a conversation partner, Kaoru could not be any better.

Our friendship began since Grade 9. From our daily convesations he fairly knows of the situation of my family and Chiwa, but he never does unnecessary research, the perfect balance between friendship and privacy. He totally deserves the title of being the Relationship Master.

"compared to this, I am more worried about Chiwawa-chan"

"What about Chiwa?"

"Once Chiwawa-chan has decided on something, she will keep going forward for it. I'm afraid she won't give up until she becomes super popular"

"But these things can't really be achieved through plain effort. It's not Kendo" I said while munching on the potato and meat from yesterday's leftover.

Mmm, after one night the flavour is perfect. It would have been great if I made Chiwa a bento as well.

"Personally, I think that Chiwawa-chan only needs to act like a normal girl, she should become very popular that way"

"That's right. If she doesn't talk nor move, maybe boys will start going for her"

"No, I don't mean a statue...."

Well, her looks isn't so bad, so maybe it's exactly like how we said.

"But Chiwawa-chan was confessed to during junior high"

"By whom?"

"The captain of the male Kendo club. It was pretty big news back then, didn't you know?"

First time I've ever heard of it.

In junior high both male and female Kendo clubs were very strong. Especially the captain of the male Kendo club, who was excellent in both sports and studies. I heard he later went to the best private highschool in of this province. He shouldn't look too bad, I guess.

Hmm— so Chiwa also has a past like this.

"But, I never heard about her dating anyone."

"Of course you didn't. She rejected him"

"Why would she give up such a great chance"

"....Fuuu" Kaori made a deep sigh.

"What's wrong?"

"Oh nothing. I just thought that these should be your honest thoughts from the bottom of your heart."

"Of course. I don't joke around"

"I know. That's because Eita is a very, serious, person"

What.... are you trying to say something else?

"If Chiwawa-chan really turn super popular, I'm afraid she'll have other problems by then"

"What problems? Is she going to reject other people again? That's not possible. It's different from last time"

She's only doing this because she wants a boyfriend, no

.....wait. Is it really like that?

She did say that she wanted romance like the bishojo mangas, but I don't think she ever said anything about a boyfriend....

hmmm.....

"I really have no idea what is going on inside Chiwa's head"

".....oww, oww, owww" Kaoru shrugged.

The 5 minutes preparation bell signaling the end of lunchtime rang.

That day, after school.

"Kido-kun, how would you like to go home with me today?" Natsukawa suddenly asked me so. The whole classroom fell into shock.

But no one could be more shocked than me.

What does this mean?

Why me? This is too sudden, isn't it.

Slightly flustered, I unconsciously took my books that were already in my bag out again. —Mhm, I must have heard it wrong? Yes, these words must have came from the guy sitting behind me. That's right, that must be it.

But when I turned around, there was nobody.

.....Well of course, this is the last row after all.

"So? Shall we go home?" Natsukawa stared down at me.

.....damn. I'm not so easily tricked,