The boys chattered back and forth, hurling one rude remark after another at the little girl.
The little girl's whole body stiffened.
Her eyes were so red, she could barely hold back her tears.
For the first time...
For the first time, someone had said so many hurtful things to the little girl's face.
She felt terribly sad.
And angry, too.
The little girl's hands trembled.
She pressed her lips together.
"Move."
The tall, chubby boy grabbed the little girl by the arm and dragged her to the side.
"Don't block the way."
The little girl was no match for the tall, chubby boy's strength.
She was forced to move aside.
She staggered.
A dull ache came from the arm he had grabbed.
The little girl lost her balance.
She was about to fall.
The tall, chubby boy had already let go of her arm.
The boys either hadn't noticed or didn't care...
Not one of them reached out to help the little girl.
Watch out!
The mushroom-haired girl stepped forward and grabbed the little girl's arm.
The mushroom-haired girl gritted her teeth.
The force of the little girl's stumble had nearly pulled her down with her.
Fortunately.
She steadied herself.
The mushroom-haired girl leaned back.
She held on to the little girl.
With the mushroom-haired girl's help, the little girl finally regained her balance.
The little girl was still shaken.
Her face was somewhat pale.
The mushroom-haired girl was furious.
She really was furious.
Her anger stirred up her courage.
It made her forget her fear.
She looked up and glared at the tall, chubby boy.
"What are you doing!?"
The tall, chubby boy was more surprised to hear the mushroom-haired girl's voice than he was annoyed at being