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As Hikari was thinking. Suddenly, a figure rushed toward him at high speed.
A fresh, youthful fragrance filled the air. A warm and soft body, like a young swallow returning to its nest, suddenly threw itself into his arms.
Hikari instinctively reached out to catch her.
Feeling the astonishing softness of the young girl in his arms, Hikari was slightly surprised and asked, "Serizawa-san?"
"Hikari-kun! Wuwuwu!"
Under Hikari's puzzled gaze, Serizawa Yukiha unexpectedly hugged him and started crying.
"Hikari-kun, it's a good thing you came, otherwise… otherwise, I really wouldn't have known what to do..."
"I... I've been feeling uneasy all day today, always having the feeling that something was going to happen. I never expected that guy would actually try to make a move on me again, wuwuwu..."
"Hikari-kun… thank you… wuwu… Hikari-kun…", Leaning against Hikari's chest, Serizawa Yukiha hugged him tightly while crying uncontrollably.
The reason for her emotional breakdown was that she had been under too much pressure today.
Because of what had happened last time, when she was tricked by Kitou Masami into the storage room, Serizawa Yukiha had been on edge recently, feeling that everyone around her had ill intentions and severely lacking a sense of security.
And today was even worse.
She had just been pushed step by step by Kitou Masami, and she had nearly fallen into complete despair.
Then, Hikari appeared just in time to save her.
Once her worry about Hikari faded, she couldn't hold it in any longer.
At this moment, the only person who could make Serizawa Yukiha feel safe, the only one she could rely on, was Hikari.
So she lost control of her emotions, clinging tightly to Hikari as her tears flowed uncontrollably.
Feeling the delicate arms tightly wrapped around him and hearing the soft sobbing, Hikari roughly guessed Serizawa Yukiha's thoughts. He could only extend his hand, gently pat her delicate back, and offer some comforting words, "It's okay now, it's okay..."
Hearing Hikari's reassurance, Serizawa Yukiha finally started to calm down.
However, she still wiped her tears while gratefully saying, "Luckily, you were here, Hikari-kun, otherwise, today would have been a disaster."
"I've been so scared these past few days, having nightmares multiple times. Thankfully, Hikari-kun, you always show up, just like today…"
Hearing Serizawa Yukiha's words of reliance and feeling her soft body pressing closer to him, Hikari could only continue patting her back to comfort her, "Serizawa-san, don't worry, it's fine now…"
At that moment, Serizawa Yukiha, who had lost control and thrown herself into Hikari's arms, didn't notice that besides Kitou Masami, who was unconscious from a deadly strike and still bleeding from his seven orifices, there was another person present.
On the side, Aida Yuki stood dumbfounded, staring at Serizawa Yukiha hugging Hikari so willingly, his eyes wide open and his heart filled with bitterness.
That was the goddess in his heart, the person he admired.
Yet, right in front of him, she had taken the initiative to hug another man. How could Aida Yuki accept this?
But seeing Kitou Masami on the ground, his face pale, still bleeding from all orifices, Aida Yuki didn't dare to make a sound. He could only endure the pain in silence.
At that moment, Serizawa Yukiha, still tightly embracing Hikari, her ample chest pressed against his, finally noticed that there were others present.
As her emotions settled and she calmed down, her face instantly turned bright red.
She quickly let go of Hikari, reluctantly pulling herself away from the warmth of his embrace.
"So… Sorry, Hikari-kun!"
"I… I got a little too emotional just now…"
"I… I'm really sorry!"
Serizawa Yukiha blushed, her delicate hands clutching the hem of her skirt as she shyly apologized to Hikari.
"It's fine," Hikari waved his hand dismissively.
Seeing that Hikari wasn't angry, Serizawa Yukiha finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, watching this scene, Aida Yuki felt another sharp pang in his heart.
"I…", Just as Serizawa Yukiha was about to say something else—
Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed.
Hikari and Serizawa Yukiha turned their heads.
A female teacher, dressed in a fitted skirt, her long legs wrapped in black stockings, wearing glasses, was striding toward them.
It was none other than someone both of them were quite familiar with—Serizawa Yukiha's teacher, Takamine Ayaka.
Seeing Takamine Ayaka's arrival, Hikari knew that he wouldn't be able to continue punishing Kitou Masami today.
After all, removing an important part of Kitou Masami in front of Takamine Ayaka was obviously impossible.
'Forget it, if it can't be done, it can't be done.'
'Anyway, doing it within the school, in front of Serizawa Yukiha and Aida Yuki, is already inappropriate.'
For now, he would spare the guy's life and find another opportunity to finish him off later.
Maybe he could even let Serizawa Yukiha deal the final blow herself—that way, the reward should be maximized.
His mind spun rapidly.
After deciding, Hikari turned to leave.
However, before he could, Takamine Ayaka quickened her pace and approached him and Serizawa Yukiha, "Yukiha-chan, Hikari-kun, what exactly happened here?"
Looking at Kitou Masami on the ground, Aida Yuki nearby, and Serizawa Yukiha, who had sent out a distress message yet seemed completely unharmed, Takamine Ayaka was confused and questioned them.
Hearing Takamine Ayaka's inquiry, Serizawa Yukiha hurriedly explained the situation, "I was on my way back from the library when Kitou Masami ambushed me here. He…"
"Luckily, Hikari-kun stepped in and saved me…"
Serizawa Yukiha briefly recounted the events but, due to nervousness, missed some details.
Hikari helped supplement the explanation.
"That scumbag Kitou Masami again!"
After listening, Takamine Ayaka's eyebrows furrowed deeply, her face turning icy as she harshly cursed Kitou Masami.
Then she turned to Hikari with gratitude, "Hikari-kun, thank you so much. Serizawa is in my class, and I've always cared about her situation."
"Kitou Masami tried to harm Yukiha-chan twice now, and both times, you saved her. You're truly a good person. Thank you on her behalf!"
Takamine Ayaka looked at Hikari with admiration.
She had a strong sense of justice and responsibility.
Hikari's heroic actions made her feel that he, like her, was someone full of righteousness.
People like that were rare, which made Takamine Ayaka admire him even more. She even felt a bit fond of this student.
Of course, in her mind, this fondness was purely admiration from a teacher toward a student.
After thinking for a moment, Takamine Ayaka turned to Serizawa Yukiha, "Alright, I have a general understanding of the situation. I'll handle the rest. Serizawa-san, please take Aida-kun to the infirmary."
"Uh…", Serizawa Yukiha looked at Aida Yuki with gratitude and thanked him.
But then she shook her head and said, "I… I already called the infirmary. They should be here with a stretcher soon."
"I'm still feeling a bit unwell, so I'd like to return to class first… I won't be escorting Aida-kun."
Today, Aida Yuki had stood up for her, though he had been instantly defeated.
But now, she no longer wanted to interact with any man other than Hikari.
So, despite feeling a bit guilty, she firmly declined Takamine Ayaka's request.
Hearing this, Takamine Ayaka didn't think much of it.
Just then, the infirmary staff arrived with a stretcher.
Takamine Ayaka nodded, "Alright, I still have to deal with Kitou Masami. Serizawa-san, you can go back to class."
"Hikari-kun, could you walk Serizawa-san back?"
"Sure," Hikari agreed.
After speaking, the two walked away side by side.
Watching this scene, Serizawa Yukiha's words echoed in Aida Yuki's mind as he lay on the stretcher. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but show a trace of bitterness.
Looking at Hikari and Serizawa Yukiha walking away together, he deeply regretted why he had been so cowardly. He had secretly admired Serizawa Yukiha for several months but never dared to confess to her. Unfortunately, now it was too late.
He also hated himself for being so useless, getting knocked down by Kitou Masami in an instant.
Looking at Kitou Masami, who was still deathly pale and lying on the ground in pain like a boiled shrimp, Aida Yuki silently lowered his head.
He clearly understood the gap between himself and that man.
'I... can't protect her.'
Lying on the stretcher, Aida Yuki silently made the decision to transfer schools and leave. [T/N: Respect bro, at least you are not a simp]
After everyone had left.
Takamine Ayaka took out her phone.
Just as she was pondering whether to report this to the police directly or inform the school leadership first, thinking about how to deal with Kitou Masami—
A heavy, panting voice suddenly rushed over.
"Dean?"
Seeing the man quickly approaching, breathing heavily due to his weight and poor physical condition, the expression on Takamine Ayaka's beautiful face instantly darkened.
Mutou, the Dean, didn't notice Takamine Ayaka's expression. He panted as he spoke, "Th... That... I heard from some students that there was an incident of a janitor attacking a student here, right? I came over to handle it now."
Hearing this, Takamine Ayaka coldly responded to Mutou, "Director Mutou, last time, Kitou Masami was handed over to you for handling."
"Wasn't it decided back then that he would be dismissed? Why is he still in the school?"
Takamine Ayaka was quite meticulous. She remembered every detail about how she had asked Mutou to handle this matter last time, so at this moment, she was extremely dissatisfied with the dean.
Hearing Takamine Ayaka's dissatisfied and even interrogative tone, Mutou felt somewhat annoyed.
After all, he was the Dean—Takamine Ayaka's superior. This woman really had no respect for authority, making him furious.
However, since this matter involved Kitou Masami, Mutou didn't dare to show his anger.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead and pretended to be completely unaware as he helplessly said, "I have no idea why Kitou Masami wasn't expelled!"
"Last time, I truthfully reported to the higher-ups that he must be expelled, but somehow, he still managed to stay in school. I didn't expect that at all."
"Maybe this guy has some connections within the school."
"Otherwise, how could such a pervert even get into Osaka High School as a gardener? He's not even fit to be a janitor or a cleaning worker!"
Hearing this, Takamine Ayaka gave Mutou a skeptical glance but said nothing.
Mutou continued, "Don't worry, Takamine-sensei. This time, I will personally make sure this guy is expelled from the school!"
"This matter, leave it to me! After all, this is my responsibility."
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