Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume10.5 Me and the Future and Summoned Beasts
Me and the Future and Summoned Beasts
“““Uunn…”””
“? What’s with you guys? Why are you looking so troubled?”
“It’s rare to see you look so serious.”
“What happened?”
On a day after school, Yuuji, Muttsurini and I were bothered over something, and Minami, Hideyoshi and Himeji-san came over to us.
“Well, about this, we’re wondering what to do…”
I handed over the one responsible for my troubles over to Himeji-san.
“Ah, it’s the Career Aspiration Questionnaire?”
“Yeah.”
The Career Aspiration Questionnaire is about what we want to do after we graduate from High School, and it is something important that will affect our lives, and also something bothering me.
“What do you mean by you’re wondering? You’re not going to further your studies?”
Minami asked with disbelief.
Fumitzuki Gakuen is a prep school after all, and as Minami said, most of us will write that we’re continuing our studies.
“I’d thought you would write that you’ll continue your studies, Yuuji.”
“Well, that’s what I thought too. But if I write that I’m going to further my studies, I should at least write the school’s name?”
“Of course. If you’re going to further your studies, you have to write the school you wish to enter and the subjects, or so I heard.”
“I’m really wondering how I’m going to write this here…”
Yuuji sighed softly.
Besides furthering our studies, we also have to choose what jobs we want. It feels really difficult for me.
“I’m not the only one bothered about this. Akihisa too is troubled over which seaside tree to choose.”
“Wait, Yuuji, don’t just add an option ‘hanged in the forest’ in my progress options there!”
I guess Ironman will be shocked if he receives this piece from me that has the words “Choice of University: Sakaeou University, Place you wish to work at: Haseda Trading, Place you wish to be hung at: Fuji Forest.”
I suppose we should leave aside such useless talk for now.
“We’re troubled because of this.”
“Hmm…if you really don’t know what to write, how about you write down what you want first before changing it later?”
“I think you can write until your 3rd wish, right?”
“No, we’re hoping that we can write until the 15th wish.”
“Isn’t that too much?”
In other words, 3 wishes alone won’t be able to include our wishes completely. That Ironman…! He should die ten thousand deaths for lumping me together with Yuuji and Muttsurini…!
“If you have to write 15 wishes, it’s no wonder that it’s hard.”
“Yeah.”
And we have to hand it over to that Ironman. If we are to write something weird, we’ll be punished by the iron fist and forced to rewrite. It’s going to be an endless suffering for us. Good grief…
“Speaking of which, have you finished writing, Hideyoshi?”
I decided to ask Hideyoshi for reference.
From what they said, I guess that Himeji-san and Minami are going to continue their studies, but what about Hideyoshi?
“Hm? I haven’t written anything yet, but I do know what I want to do in the future. That’s why I’m not lost about anything.”
“Is that so? That’s good.”
If we’re talking about Hideyoshi, it has to be acting. He’s definitely going to put that as his career path. At this point, I really envy those who won’t be lost because they have a clear goal.
As she sees me looking this troubled, Minami claps her hands together and says,
“In that case, how about you choose something you want to do as your career path, Aki?”
“What I want to do?”
“Yeah. Isn’t it good to consider whether you want to further your studies or to work first?”
“What interests do you have, Akihisa-kun?”
Once the girls said this, I start to think for a while.
Interests, interests…as for what I like, I’ll say,
“Something like manga and games.”
I like playing games a lot, but if I am to say what I really like most.
“Fm…a mangaka or something similar?”
“Or a game designer. That can work.”
“It has nothing to do with manga and games, but you can be quite the chef, you know, Aki?”
Himeji-san and the rest listed out the options. Fm fm, I see.
“In other words, in the future, I’ll become—”
“…An ero-mangaka, an ero gamer designer, an ero-chef.”
“—One of those…wait, why are they all related to ero!? Aren’t these all you wishes, Muttsurini!?”
“…!!(Shakes head wildly)”
And what’s with that ero-chef especially? Is that a chef that will use an erotic-looking radish with the shape of feet to cook?
Yuuji looks like he’s lecturing Muttsurini as he says,
“Oi oi, Muttsurini, this can be considered something that will affect your life, you know? You have to treat it seriously.”
“…I’m already serious here.”
That’s very problematic too.
I ignore Muttsurini and turn towards Yuuji,
“Then, Akihisa.”
“Hm?”
“Honestly, which middle school do you want to enter?”
“YOU WANT A FIGHT, DON’T YOU!? I’LL GIVE YOU AN ALL-OUT FIGHT IF YOU WANT, YOU DAMNED BASTARD!”
“Aki and Hazuki in the same grade…as a sister, I’m really thankful for that.”
“Before that, you should pity me as a friend here, Minami!”
They are really friends who aren’t worth making.
“Ahaha…well, leaving aside Akihisa-kun…what do you want to do in the future, Tsuchiya-san?”
“…Nu—photographer.”
(He wanted to say nude cameraman there.)
(He wanted to say nude cameraman there, right?)
(He wanted to say nude cameraman there, didn’t he.)
Our thoughts were in sync.
“Well, Tsuchiya-kun…I suppose you should write something to explain if you want to hand this questionnaire over to the teacher.”
“…! (Shakes head violently)”
It’s just like what Himeji-san said. Muttsurini has to maintain a good image.
“What you want to do is a problem itself, Muttsurini.”
“But I do feel that it’s good that you have a clear idea of what you want to do.”
Yuuji looked over at Muttsurini and me as he said this.
“Speaking of which, don’t you have any interests, Sakamoto-kun?”
“Un? I see, as for me.”
“…Like this.”
We receive the paper that was handed over, and start to read.
“First wish: groom. Second wish: husband. Third wish: loving couple. Fourth wish: Newly weds. Fifth wish: Kirishima Yuuji. Sixth wish: Belongs to Shouko forever. Etc.”
“What about that, Sakamoto? Didn’t you decide on your career path already?”
“Really there. Why are you saying that you’re envious of others?”
“…I really envy you.”
“ARE YOU ALL SERIOUS HERE!?”
Yuuji’s career aspiration questionnaire was already filled up by Kirishima-san neatly without us knowing. She’s really a nice girl who pays attention to details.
“Ah, Shouko-chan, you’re here.”
“…Un.”
Kirishima-san appeared without warning, and we completely accepted that. To me, this is a common part of my daily life, so there’s nothing strange about that at all.
“What are you doing here, Shouko?”
Yuuji continued to keep his guard as he asked unhappily.
Kirishima-san did not care about Yuuji’s attitude as she said adamantly,
“…To check on my career progress.”
It’s really amazing that she can say that while holding Yuuji’s career aspiration questionnaire.
“Seriously, you’ve been quick at this kind of things ever since the past…!”
“…Because it is something important.”
As we stare at them, Minami suddenly narrows her eyes.
“Hm…I see. So Sakamoto’s not worrying about ‘what to choose for the career path’, but ‘how to keep it a secret’, huh?”
“Ah, so that’s why Sakamoto-kun is troubled over ‘how to write this’.”
Speaking of which, he hasn't been worrying about ‘what schools he will write’, but ‘what to write’. So that’s why.
“What? So you’ve been worrying about that kind of thing, Yuuji?”
“Shut up. I’m worrying about my future too.”
“…It’s useless. Mother-in-law will inform everyone about it.”
“You even thought about a countermeasure for that!?”
It’s impossible for Yuuji to hide his career progression from his parents and Kirishima-san, but he’s still trying his best to think for his own freedom in life.
“Anyway, I can’t possibly tell you my career path, so just give up and go back.”
Yuuji said this coldly, and Kirishima-san looked really sad as she leaned over to him.
“…Yuuji, why must you say such hurting things to me…? …Do you hate being with me in the same school?”
Kirishima-san asked with a quiet tone. Anyone who doesn’t have a blackened iron heart will definitely be touched by these words.
In response to Kirishima-san’s question, Yuuji answers with a serious tone,
“No, Shouko, I want you to have your own freedom to choose. You’re going to miss out on what you really want if you keep getting restrained by me, and there’s nothing worse than that.”
I better note and remember how his face looked like a bean there.
“…But I want to put you first and foremost in my thoughts, Yuuji. That’s the happiest thing for me.”
“No way, I want you to look for your own happiness.”
“…No, Yuuji, I hope you don’t mind about me when you choose your own path.”
Even though it looks like they’re saying that they’re thinking for each other’s sake on the surface, there shouldn’t be this kind of selfishness both sides are showing for their own sakes.
Well, let’s leave aside Yuuji. I have my own career path to settle.
“U—n…how troubling…”
Just thinking about it alone really makes me want to sigh.
KARAK. At this moment, the F class homeroom teacher Ironman opened the door as he walked into the classroom.
“What, you’re still here? If you have nothing to do, hurry up and go back.”
Ironman looked in through the classroom windows, and it seems like he’s checking if the doors and windows are closed properly.
“Sorry, Nishimura-sensei. Everyone’s still asking about their career aspirations.”
Himeji-san said as she lowered her head.
“Oh, the career aspirations.”
Ironman muses as he looks at me, Yuuji and Muttsurini in turn.
“It’ll be great if it can be solved within this century…”
Why is this teacher so rude?
“Well, I won’t make any jokes now. How about you come over to the career counseling room if you’re out of ideas?”
“““…???”””
“Oi, why are you all giving such surprised looks?”
Go to the career counseling room to talk about career aspirations…?
“Ah, I see, so that room is used for that purpose.”
“I never thought you could give career counseling indirectly by interrogation and remedials…”
“…That’s an unexpected use.”
“What did you think of after hearing that room’s name?”
No. The reason why we thought of it this way is because of the remedial you usually give.
“Erm, Nishimura-sensei, what will the career talk touch on?”
“Well, I’ll give you detailed suggestions on the aspirations you raise, like for example, if you want to be a doctor, I’ll introduce a few schools based on the student’s academic ability and the courses the student need to study.”
Ironman said what the main use of the career counseling room was, at least.
He then looks away from Himeji-san and the rest to stare at us and ask,
“And so, have you at least gotten an idea of what you wish for?”
“I do, but I’m unwilling to say it.”
“…Nu—cameraman.”
“Anything other than a forest.”
“Alright, everyone, line up and clench your teeth.”
Why is he being so angry? We're being serious here.
“In other words, you haven’t decided on the path you want to take?”
“That’s right.”
I answer Ironman’s words definitely. The description of ‘haven’t decided on the path you want’ Ironman said of does fit me here at least.
“Is that so? In that case, discuss it with everyone. If there’s anything you don’t know, come over to the career counseling room.”
Ironman said that and left the classroom.
Hm…enter the counseling room…
“(KARAK) I heard about everything here.”
“Ah, principal-sen—”
“(SLAM) Bye!”
“Nice response there, Akihisa.”
“…Good job.”
“(KARAK) Really, there has to be a limit to your rudeness, you people.”
The one who swapped places with Ironman and appeared at the classroom is the old granny and principal we’re all very familiar with.
“Is there anything for us now, principal-sensei?”
Minami asks the principal while being on her guard. Considering the actions this old granny would do up till now, it’s natural for us to be on our guard.
“Actually, I just installed some new settings on the summoned beasts.”
“Such a coincidence.” (Minami)
“Another favor for us again.” (Hideyoshi)
“…Go back” (Muttsurini)
“Blow yourself back.” (Yuuji)
“Turn yourself bald.” (Me)
“What’s with such reactions? And the last two people are just chiding me here!”
That’s not all we have here.
