Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume2 The Final Question

The Final Question

And finally, let's change it up a bit and have an English Question. Please fill in blanks '1' and '2'.

“Without '1', the word 'Mother' would become '2' (someone unrelated)”

Himeji Mizuki's answer:

“Without 'M', the word 'Mother' would become 'other' (someone unrelated)”

Teacher's comment:

Correct answer. Taking the 'M' away from the word 'Mother' would give the word 'other' (someone unrelated). This is really a convenient way of remembering words.

Tsuchiya Kouta's answer:

“Without 'M', the word 'Mother' would become 'S' (someone unrelated)”

Teacher's comment:

No matter whether Tsuchiya-san's mother is called 'MS' or 'SM', sensei really doesn't know what to say about this.

Yoshii Akihisa's answer:

“Without 'money', the word 'Mother' would become 'ridding of a family relationship' (someone unrelated)”

Teacher's comment:

This has nothing to do with English, right?

“Ooowww...i got hit really bad...”

“Damn that Ironman. He doesn't even know how to let up.”

In the end, Yuuji and I were unable to escape from ironman's clutches and were caught. At first, I thought that since we started that commotion—the least we'll get is a suspension, and the worst is that we'll be expelled. But unexpectedly, the light punishment's just a severe warning (But since Ironman was the one punishing us, we also got away with bruises all over our faces.

“Most likely, it's because the old granny was helping out behind the scenes.”

“You're talking about the punishment just now? Yeah, otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten away so lightly.”

“And the old granny got saved. Though she still doesn't show any bit of gratitude.”

“We saved the principal, so the principal did help us back in return.”

Also, another reason why we were let off so quickly was also because of the Head of Teaching Staff. Thanks to the accidental fireworks that landed inside his office, they were able to use the excuse of repairing the office to carry out investigations inside the office. Now that it ended up like, the principal would most likely carry out investigations on the Head of Teaching Staff and yank out his dirty deeds. So unexpectedly, the principal owes us one.

Even so, I still have to thank the principal. Even though I know that it's part of the deal, we can't forget about what others done for us.

“Oh, so you finally came back. You're late.”

“...We're already started.”

“Ah, sorry. We were bothered a bit by Ironman just now.”

As planned, all the Class F students were already gathered in the nearby park. This is a celebration of our success that needn't any special reservations, just some snacks and drinks would do. There's a unique flavour to this, and we don't have to spend a lot of money.

“Now everyone in school knows about you two.”

“...(Nods head)”

“...It's not like I want to be associated with this guy anyway.”

“That should be my line...”

The bad remarks about me continues to spread throughout the school. Maybe I won't be able to get a girlfriend in high school now.

“Since you did such a thing, and you didn't even get suspended, let alone expelled, of course there would be some strange rumours going about. Even I'm curious.”

Minami pours some fruit juice into two cups and passes them to Yuuji and me.

“Ah thanks.”

I thanked her as I received the cup, pouring it into my mouth. It's filled with orange juice, but it taste bitter. Is it some cheap good or something?

“Oh yeah. How's the earnings of the shop?”

I asked Minami, who remained like this after giving the drink over to me. She's the committee member, so she should be most clear about this.

“Well, although it's not a lot, it's not bad for two days worth of earnings.”

Minami passes me that book that's used to record our earnings. It wasn't much, but for just two days, it isn't a small sum.

“Ooo, how much...?”

At this moment, Yuuji pokes his head out.

“We can't possibly buy tables and chairs with this, maybe some Tatami mats and tea sets, but that's it.”

“Hm...looks like those guys that caused the disturbances in the beginning did a lot of damage.”

For a teahouse, no matter how big the crowd is, there's a limit to how many tables we can change, and it, it's a limit to us. Really, it was really a waste when the place was empty.

“Sorry, I'm late~”

At this moment, a cute voice can be heard from behind. Seems like Himeji-san's late as well.

“Ah, Mizuki, how's the situation?”

“Yes! Otou-san agreed to it! It's all thanks to Minami!”

I endured and held back on shouting 'YESS!', which I did not.

Really, we prevented Himeji-san from transferring schools. This is great...

“It's been tough on you, Himeji-san.”

“Ah, Yoshii-kun...”

On seeing my face, Himeji-san gives a delicate expression. Though I'm a bit mindful of it, I regain composure. Did I think too much?

“I'm sorry, but can you please pour me another cup? I just said a whole lot of words, and I'm thirsty.”

“Ah, well yes, you can have it.”

I pass my paper cup over, and nobody would dread to drink orange juice anyway.”

“Thank you.”

Himeji-san received the cup and gulps the juice down.

“Ah...!”

On seeing this, Minami let out a shout.

“Hm? What's wrong, Minami?”

“Eh? Does this cup belong to Minami?”

Himeji-san tilts her head and reveals a puzzled expression. This isn't Minami's cup anyway, it was my cup of fruit juice in the first place.

“No, no, it's not that. That...”

Minami replied in a rare stuttering manner.

“Does Minami want to take a drink as well?”

“Drink as well...? That's, that's right! Sorry Himeji, can I have a drink as well?”

“Ah, sorry, I drank it all up. I'll go get a new cup, so just wait for me.”

Himeji-san runs towards the pile of fruit juice bottles. She really is a good hardworking girl.

“...It's useless to get a new cup...”

Strange, Himeji-san went off to get another cup, yet Minami's still sulking. What's she unhappy about?”

“Oh yes, Aki, I got something to say.”

“Hm? What's up?”

“Yesterday, when you saved me from those weird guys, that...”

Minami shyly lowers her head. Seeing her blushing fully like this, what does she want to say?

“That...when you were throwing a temper and said 'You dare do this to Minami!', I was really happy...”

“Eh? Ah...no...that...this...!”

“I just wanted to say this! Just this!”

After saying ths, Minami ran far away. Wha, what? What's with this extraordinary atmosphere?

“KYA!”

Just as I was puzzled, from far behind, Himeji-san lets out a little cry. I turn around and see Himeji-san holding cans of fruit juice as she fell down onto the ground. It'll be bad if she's hurt.

“Are you alright, Himeji-san?”

“Ah, yes, I'm alright.”

“Really? Then hold on tight.”

Hm? What's with me?

“Yes, I'm going to hold tight now...”

“Hii hii hii Himeji-san?”

She didn't grab onto my hand, but onto my waist. In this current posture, I feel that there's something soft that's grabbing onto me!

“Akihisa-kun smells so nice~”

Himeji-san buries her face into my chest, and at this rate, there's going to be problems. As for what kind of problems will happen, it's either my heart rate going up or something logical.”

“What's wrong with you, Himeji-san?”

I can tell instantly that she's not too normal, and even her eyes are blurry. She looks like she just got drunk.

“Hm? You got drunk?”

At this moment, I remember the drink just now, that bitter taste. Don't tell me—someone in our class bought fruit juices with alcoholic content!

“Akihisa-kun, I'm angry, you know?”

She ballooned her cheeks angrily. She's angry, did I do something wrong? I'm all confused with all the things that's been going on recently, but I just don't remember anything.

“Uuu~ you don't even know the reason why I'm angry!”

“Ib burps! Im preaking!”

She forcefully pulls my face left and right.

“...Promise.”

“Promise?”

“The promise you made with me after coming back from the summoning tournament.”

What promise? Come to think of it, I seem to remember something...