Chapter 96 – The Abduction – The Day Before Destruction

“One day. Today too~”

“…”

“You work hard~”

“…”

“Haru-eun~ Today too~”

“…”

“I’m working hard, I’m working hard”

“…”

“Have a good day~”

“What are you doing?”

“I’m singing.”

It was a cheeky reply from a cheeky junior. It didn’t do anything to get the mood back.

“Then why are you singing?”

“Well, are you bored?”

“I see.”

When I answered that way, I had nothing to say. So, without even making eye contact, I turned my gaze back into the air. We weren’t very friendly anyway, so there was no particular reason to continue the conversation.

But talking to this guy was the only way to pass the time. Anyway, today is the Academy’s founding anniversary, and we’re the only ones who couldn’t make it. On a day like today, the loser who was kicked out into the hallway of the auditorium has only one day with me.

Counting the number of stains on the ceiling is getting boring now. Due to such various circumstances, she was forced to open her mouth.

“So why are you here? Did you do something wrong?”

“I couldn’t memorize the oath on the founding anniversary. They told me to memorize the whole thing in 10 minutes, but I couldn’t do it. So when I said I couldn’t do it, they kicked me out right away.”

“They put it on the screen in front of the podium. But is there any need to memorize it?”

“Ha. I see. Why didn’t I think of that?”

The guy sarcastically tapped the scar in his eye. Even with such a big scar, it wasn’t once or twice that he forgot that the guy was blind.

“Why is such a senior here? Did you come to take care of this pitiful junior?”

“I was late. About 10 minutes. The bald professor kicked me out, saying he didn’t need a bully like me anyway.”

“That’s why you should have received a moderate amount of penalty points. I don’t know why people living in dormitories are so late.”

“I guess it’s because I overslept.”

Of course, I’m not the one who sleeps late. I look up at the sky and regret belatedly today. Lena, Lena, Lena. After all, the cause of all my problems is Lena.

And it was the same today. Last night, Lena overslept even though she begged God, and I had to help clean the room, put on make-up, and tie her hair. The reward for him is, as always, a light hug and thanks. Lena, who left so first, would probably be sitting in the front row of the ceremony.

It’s too private to complain about, and it’s too late to regret it. Even so, there was an uncomfortable corner in my heart, so I ripped off the innocent wallpaper with my fingernails.

“It doesn’t matter. It’s an annual ceremony anyway. Going in is boring.”

“It’s such an ugly self-justification. It doesn’t seem like there’s anything more to say like that.”

“I have to do something like this so it’s less unfair. And it’s true that it’s boring.”

“Not at all? A choir came from the continent this time to sing. How nice it is to sit still and listen to others sing.”

“What’s good about that?”

“It’s so much better than taking classes in a classroom. No one throwing trash behind you. No need to wander around the playground to pick up your desk.”

The voice was clear, but the contents vibrated with a rotten smell. This academy, which is difficult even for normal people to handle, is even harsher for a blind girl.

However, Haru did not show any signs of being hurt. Rather, in a more carefree voice, he opened his mouth dreamily.

“And they give you cakes too. Restaurant food is often unpalatable, but cakes are always delicious.”

“This time it’s strawberry cake.”

“Um…Strawberries. It’s always okay. Could it be that they put a lot of whipped cream on it?”

“Maybe.”

“My God. I’m already salivating.”

It wasn’t empty words, but I actually heard him swallowing his mouth. Even imagining it made me feel like my mouth was getting wet. Strawberry cake topped with whipped cream. Always good

But I don’t know if you can eat it. The cake will be eaten together inside after the cutting ceremony. We’ll never be able to eat unless someone comes out with an extra piece. Maybe Lena will take care of it…

…

I’m not going to eat this year…

“Cake…”

“Yes? Did you call me?”

“Huh? No, that’s not it…I want to eat cake.”

“Ah…Aha. I will.”

Haru turned his head with an awkward smile for some reason. Then he stretched in an exaggeratedly large motion.

“Ugh…If I had known it would be like this, I would have memorized the oath. They say that if your brain is bad, your body suffers, and I’m exactly like that now.”

“If you can’t have it, it’s good for your mental health to give up quickly.”

“I can’t do that. Is there any possibility that someone will come out, senior?”

“Why don’t you ask a friend.”

“Ha, it’s the first time we’ve chatted for so long, let alone friends. So I put a spider web in her mouth, in case you haven’t seen it.”

One day, she pulled her mouth with her hands and stuck her tongue out at me. Seeing his tongue fluttering furiously, the urge to hit him on the forehead arose spontaneously.

“Okay, stop it. It was the first time I knew you were so talkative.”

“It’s the same for me. He was as deep as the smell of blood.”

“How many times have you smelled blood? Have you ever won a fight before?”

“I’ve been hurt countless times. You want to slit my throat soon?”

“Be careful what you say.”

“Oh, look at the voice. Shall we play right now, Mr. Lope?”

He faced me with an invisible gaze, and I, too, did not turn my head. I wasn’t the emotional side, but I thought it was polite to respond to provocations like this.

If the smell of cake hadn’t come from inside the auditorium just in time, he might have really brought the sword.

“…”

“…Ac.”

As soon as we felt the sweet and soft smell, we lost our will and leaned our backs against the wall again. It was literally an instant for the troublemaker of the academy to become a loser again.

“Let’s stop. What are we doing together?”

“Hearing that makes me even more energetic.”

“So do i.”

Even today, the sigh grew deeper. I guess I’m destined to be here with him all day today. Now that I think about it, I don’t even feel bored anymore.

“Then let’s be quiet now. Talking to you would only hurt my mouth.”

“Yes. I was just about to get hungry too.”

“That’s great. I don’t know how many times we agree with each other.”

As much as the conversation started out of nowhere, it ended quickly. It was nice because I wasn’t bored, but I had nothing more to say. When I gave up and closed my eyes, a lethargic drowsiness came over me.

…

As I was about to fall into such a light sleep, Haru’s voice woke me up.

“Senior, but let me ask you one question.”

“What.”

“Looks like someone’s coming out from the inside right now, right?”

“What?”

At that moment, I turned my gaze toward the door. It took less than a second to confirm that Haru’s words were true. The auditorium door was really open and white light was leaking in.

And soon, the blue eyes of a girl who pressed her hood and mask deeply through the light came out.

“…”

“Should I buy it…?”

After I called the girl’s name, I froze. It was because Saya’s sudden appearance was so embarrassing. The encounter with an unexpected person was enough to stop thinking and acting.

But one day, she didn’t know who she was, so she didn’t panic. So, rather, he opened his mouth and pointed out something I hadn’t noticed.

“Hmm? Cake?”

“What?”

“Isn’t this the smell of cake?”

“…”

It was only then that I looked down and found two plates in Saya’s hands. There are two large pieces of strawberry cake.
It was laid out It was nice to meet the food that only swallowed my mouth, but I was embarrassed at the same time.

“Uh…Hi.”

“…”

So, first of all, I said hello. The awkwardness didn’t go away, but I still felt like my words were a little open.

“Um… Is the ceremony over? Is that why you came out?”

“…”

“It’s not over yet. So, are you going to go to the bathroom?”

“…”

“Or did you come to give me that cake?”

“…!”

Saya, who had always shook her head, only nodded her head in her last moment. Then she held out her plate to me with a little shy gesture of hers.

Her intentions were clear, but difficult to accept. It was irrelevant to say that there was no acquaintance with Saya other than meeting her in the classroom at least a few times. To be honest, it was an ambiguous relationship to call them friends.

Even so, it’s well that you came out for me. Could it be because of the big fight with Roselia and her crazy bitch last week? I was just fighting because I was annoyed at being loud and loud for no reason around my seat, but from Saya’s point of view, it might have felt like he saved me.

But it’s not something to be thankful for at all. Because of my immature behavior, Saya could have been in a more difficult position. So she couldn’t easily get this favor.

“Is it really like that? You don’t have to do this.”

“…”

“And it’s one piece per person. Would you mind not eating it?”

“…”

“But…”

Saya shook her head again this time, and I gave a troubled expression. Then, a bastard, tired of waiting, sneaked out from between my armpits.

“Give it to me for now. I’ll be in charge of it, so you two can have a good time talking. It’s hard to concentrate on a conversation when you’re holding something, right?”

“Wipe your mouth first and talk. Don’t drool openly.”

“Ah, exaggerating. Also, it’s rude to be too reluctant, senior. So, first of all, I… Aaaaa! Throat! It hurts to strangle me! Aaaaa!”

“Listen when I say that.”

“…Poof.”

Personally, the guy’s flirting was annoying, but Saya smiled and laughed, as if it was cute. Then, she bent down slightly and held out her cake plate to Haru.

Even if you couldn’t see it, you could smell it. Haru noticed it like her ghost and raised her head to hear her pot.

“Uh, are you giving this to me right now? That’s right, right?”

“…”

“Is that so? By the way, he’s a person who can’t talk very much. Senior, please translate for me. Yes?”

“…Are you really okay?”

“…!”

At my words, Saya immediately nodded her head and held out the cake on both sides. Her kindness, which went beyond her simple kindness, was clearly felt in her hand gestures.

It’s hard to refuse when it comes this far. It was burdensome, but as Haru said, it would be more rude to decline further.

…

And most of all, just looking at the cake instinctively made my mouth water.

“Are you really okay?”

“…!”

“Thank you. I’ll eat well.”

“Then me too… Wait, did senpai even take my cake? Surely he won’t eat it all alone, right?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll give it to you. Instead, just say thank you.”

“Of course I should. Thank you for your kindness, dear lady. No, young master. May I ask your name?”

“…”

At Haru’s question, Saya shrugged her shoulders as if she was a little embarrassed. She usually communicated with her hand gestures or by writing, but she said that wouldn’t work for Haru. That’s why she looked at me with a look of help.

But I was curious to see how Saya would turn out, so she deliberately avoided that gaze. Then she hesitated a little, then for the first time she opened her mouth and said.

“Me…”

“Ah what is it? Get out of the way, you dumb bitch.”

But before her voice could reach her, Rogeria’s face burst out from behind her door.

“I’m sorry…!”

“Why are you interfering and making a fuss? Anyway… Eh.”

Roselia, who was pushing Saya roughly, saw me and stopped her steps abruptly. Looking at me, Haru, and the cake I was holding, she suddenly smiled ominously.

Then she suddenly grabbed her Saya and threw it hard towards me.

“Kyaaak…!”

“Buy!”

At that moment, I instinctively threw away the plate in her right hand and embraced Saya’s body. I overcame my instincts and didn’t throw both cakes, but one slammed to the ground and flew away with a clatter.

“…!”

“Oh…”

“…Oh.”

Sighs and ridicule came out at the same time. At the moment of regret, it was already too late, and only the sound of dishes turning was resounding in vain.

“Damn it…”

“…”

Looking at the messed up cake, I turned my head while spitting out curse words. Then, Rogeria’s hateful face came into view.

“It was a pretty good cake, but it’s a waste. So why stop in front of me and buy it. No manners.”

“Rogeria, you…”

“What’s wrong, Lope. You’re not trying to blame me, are you? You were the one who threw the plate to buy the one who interrupted the door. Isn’t it?”

“…”

“It was a little cooler than that, Lope. You accepted it at that moment. I guess you didn’t do a lot of exercise?”

“…Just shut up, Rogeria.”

“You don’t need to be angry with me. Don’t worry, I was just about to go anyway.”

The bitch winked at me and headed the other way with haughty steps. Then, suddenly, he looked back and threw out a word.

“After being dumb, you’re now a blind man. Get along well and be like a lope.”

“What… What? Who else is that bastard…”

“Then have a nice day.”

“Under…”

The only thing I could blow at the wicked woman who was going out was a deep sigh. It would be nice if one day I could hit that forehead in one night.

After such a hopeless delusion, all that was left was the sweetness in my hand and the warmth in my arms. When I glanced down, Saya couldn’t even lift her head and only raised her eyes to look at me.

“…”

“…”

In the awkward atmosphere, I could feel the strange scent of flowers. I made eye contact with her saya for a while before letting her go, belatedly embarrassed. However, the reverberation in my arms lasted longer than I thought, and I covered my dry lips.

Haru’s ignorant voice resounded emptyly in the silence where no one could easily open their mouth.

“Hey… Did you throw the cake just now?

“…That’s right.”

“Did you throw both?”

“That…”

At that point, I had a premonition of what was to come and sighed. It felt as if the pressures of destiny were arbitrarily defining my future.

So I just gave up and took Haru’s hand. And put the cake plate in his hand.

“No. Yours are still there.”

“Hmm…”

“It’s not a size to share, so eat alone. I don’t like sweets from the beginning.”

“Okay.”

“Why. Is there anything you want to say?”

“No, just…”

I hesitated to answer for a long time to see if there was anything I wanted this time, no matter how long it took. The boy was speechless for a long time before opening his mouth carefully.

“…If I even ask for food, you’ll get angry, right?”

“I die, really.”

“I’m joking! I feel like I’m in a bad mood. Then, let’s enjoy it!”

He hurriedly grabbed the plate and opened his mouth before I could get irritated. Then, with a happy expression, he took a bite of the cake.

“Wow. This is really delicious, senior? Would you like a bite?”

“Just eat yourself. And don’t eat like that because there’s a fork…”

“Hey. This house is amazing. Thank you, senior! And even the noble person whose name I don’t know!”

“…”

It was frivolous to eat with the cream on his lips, but seeing him happily eating it relieved my hardened heart a little. Turning her head slightly, Saya was looking at Haru with a kind expression.

But then, as soon as he met my eyes, he hurriedly averted his gaze. Feeling compelled to say something, I opened my mouth with difficulty.

“Excuse me…”

“…”

“Thank you again. For caring.”

“…”

In the end, what came out was a clichéd thanks. Saya, as if not sure how to react, only looked at her anxiously, then suddenly lifted her finger and pointed at my shoulder. I didn’t know what that meant, so I just tilted my head.

“Why did you put something on my shoulder?”

“…”

“Isn’t that it? Or maybe it’s because of the hug? That’s just…”

“…”

“Isn’t that? Then what the hell…”

As I hesitated, Saya raised her hand a little more. Only then did I realize that Saya’s fingers were pointing over her shoulder, not her, and turned his head.

There, he could still see Haru cutting and biting into the cake. As if he wanted to enjoy this happiness, the guy carefully moved his lips, and there was a clear difference from before.

And that was not a very good sign. That’s why I broke his happiness and carefully asked a question.

“Hey, Haru. You have something like a bright red spot on your neck.”

“Ah…Is this? It’s like that, so don’t worry about it. Every time I eat a strawberry, it’s like this.”

“What? You say that every time you eat strawberries? You’re that…”

“It just itches a bit and then it’s over. So if you just leave it alone… Cough.”

“Hey, that’s crazy, that’s an allergy! Get your hands off it right now!”

“No!!!”

I hurriedly rushed in and grabbed Haru’s arm, and of course the cake fell to the ground. Then, Haru struggled while scratching the scruff of his neck vigorously, sobbing.

“No! I’ll take another bite, please!”

“Hey, don’t eat! Then it gets worse!”

“How did you get this cake!”

“No, you don’t have to say you have allergies!”

“But…Then you wouldn’t have let me eat it…”

“Hey…!”

After struggling for a long time, Haru finally stretched her body as if she had calmed down, and I lowered her head with a deep sigh. There was a crushed cake, a broken plate, and my face reflected in it.

“Ha…”

“Ah… The cake…”

“…”

Haru’s voice was not even tearful, as if he was sincerely sorry for not being able to eat the cake. And I, too, couldn’t raise my head in the futility of not knowing where. The fact that there was nothing left in my hands after all this madness stabbed me in the chest.

And the fact that I’m going to have to clean up all this mess. It was clear that he would be penalized again if he found out about this scene. Just as he sighed, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.

As she turned her head, Saya’s pitiful gaze met her eyes. Seeing those eyes made me more miserable for no reason, so I leaned my back against the wall as if I was about to collapse.

“Ha…”

“…”

“Eww…”

Haru was now completely lying on the floor, complaining of resentment. I opened my mouth to that guy in a gloomy voice.

“The world is so wonderful.”

“…Iknow, right.”

“…”

The end of a day that I thought would be special was another tragedy. I scratched my head and added a word as if muttering for no reason.

“Haa…This world.”

“I just wish it would perish.”