The Infirmary, a Self-Destructive Outburst, and a Scumbag!!

Hmm... this seems better; at least it covers up his real problem—if that kind of thing were exposed, he'd be in big trouble.

So, Hoshino En took the initiative to cover up the excuse she had come up with and quickly changed the subject.

"Kushida is on her period today, so she's a bit restless; normally, she wouldn't neglect her duty to keep the atmosphere lively, so your judgment is correct."

"But what happened this morning is over, let's talk about what happened at noon."

"OK!"

At this moment, at the corner of the stairwell --

A girl with shoulder-length brown hair was crouching with her legs spread wide, her body pressed against the corner of the stairwell leading outside, listening to the conversation between the two people outside with a resentful expression.

Hoshino, you bastard, who are you calling abnormal?! And Karuizawa, you bastard, so you were just using me from the beginning!!!

Kushida Kikyo, who was eavesdropping, felt immense pressure.

She had only come out to use the restroom, but she happened to see Karuizawa Kei walking upstairs.

It was just a short break between classes, why did Karuizawa go upstairs? Couldn't she bear being separated from Hoshino for even a second?

She didn't know what she was thinking. Anyway, feeling inexplicably irritated, Kushida Kikyo quietly followed them, and after seeing Karuizawa Kei really meet up with Hoshino En, she began to eavesdrop cautiously.

At first, she felt a little embarrassed and guilty, but when she heard Hoshino En and Karuizawa Kei talking about her behind her back, her few remaining shreds of conscience vanished temporarily.

You bastard Hoshino! I listened to you and helped you so much before, and this is how you talk about me behind my back?! I'm so angry!!

Also, when are my relatives coming? How the hell did you know that?!

The excuse Hoshino En made up was actually true: Kushida Kikyo's dear period just started today.

But the pressure was mounting and she had nowhere to vent. After deciding to stay away from Hoshino En, she could only vent her frustration alone in the dead of night, using the sound of the shower as cover, by secretly kicking the wall in her bathroom. But venting alone was not effective; it only made her more anxious.

Just then, Karuizawa Kei's voice rang out from outside the stairwell, a voice that was noticeably clearer and louder than before.

"I asked Matsushita and the others to inquire with the upperclassmen. It seems they had a competition last month to test their social skills, and the punishment was quite severe. This information should be very detrimental to you, En-kun, right? After all, you've always maintained a minimal level of social interaction to avoid getting involved in class troubles."

"If En-kun willing to have lunch with me at noon, and then come with me to the Student Council Office afterward, then you can get credit for [saving Sudo and protecting the Class Points]! Your En-kun in the class will be even better then."

The sound grew closer and clearer; Kushida Kikyo could even hear a faint echo.

It's bad! They're going down the stairs!!

We need to leave quickly--

Realizing something was wrong Kushida Kikyo quickly turned to leave. However, as everyone knows, steps have both height and width, and this width is generally not very large, only enough to accommodate one foot. Although generally speaking, a step the size of one foot is sufficient and safe, a person with an awkward standing posture and a tense and flustered mind does not look like someone who can step on a step smoothly.

Then...

Click--

A crisp sound came from her ankle.

Kushida Kikyo: Ah...

"I have already been promised to attend Sudo's deliberations, and this contribution should have been made..."

"Aaaaaaahhhhhh--"

Just as Hoshino En was about to decline, she was interrupted by a shout that sounded very familiar.

Hoshino En: "..."

What was that sound?

He looked at Karuizawa Kei.

"It must be that the Little Green Tea who followed along got hooked."

Karuizawa Kei pouted in exasperation.

It wasn't that she was deliberately trying to cause trouble; it was just that this guy's tracking skills were so bad that he couldn't even fool her.

She pulled Hoshino En to the edge of the stairs, where she had a clear view of Kushida Kikyo's unsightly state as she slumped at the turn of the stairs.

However, it seems that her tracking skills are only the most superficial problem—she even trips and falls while walking up stairs; Kushida's problem with physical coordination seems to be more serious.

Sigh!! This guy is a bit unsuitable...

Looking down at Kushida Kikyo, who was clutching her foot with a completely distorted expression on her face and barely daring to breathe, Hoshino En was speechless.

Such a basic mistake... What's wrong with Kushida today? Has her period really started?

"Hey! Kushida, are you okay? Search@`SoqUnn:^<9-≡ˉ‰※["

Letting go of Karuizawa Kei's hand, he scurried down to Kushida Kikyo 'Kushida Kikyo side and reached out to support her as she struggled to stay upright and avoid collapsing to the ground.

"I... I'm fine, I just... twisted my ankle."

Kushida Kikyo's voice was so soft it was barely audible, and Hoshino En didn't hear it clearly, but he guessed it was just bravado, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

Can you stand up?

He squatted down beside the girl, supporting her fleshy back, trying to help her stand up, but the pain in her ankle made it impossible for her to stand up.

Feeling the undiminished weight in her arms, Hoshino En probably realized that this guy really had twisted his ankle.

Why does Kushida seem so dull after just a few days?

He scooped the girl up in a princess carry, then turned to look at Karuizawa Kei as she came down the stairs and said...

"Karuizawa, forget about lunch. We'll talk about it after you've sorted out Sudo's problem. As for going to the Student Council, just message me at noon."

He hadn't intended to refuse in the first place; this was a good opportunity to improve the impression he had on the other students in Class D, making it easier for him to do something a bit extreme during the summer exams.

Judging from the current situation, as long as he passes the exam that is certain to take place in the summer, he can rest easy for the next three years, at least he won't be tricked by his teammates who have a "sudden inspiration" and cause him to fail.

"Class is about to start, I need to take Kushida to the infirmary; you can go back first, and ask for leave for us while you're at it."

He continued, but his words made Kushida Kikyo, who was in his arms, feel a jolt in her heart.

Hoshino, even though you immediately came down to help me, which shows you still have some humanity... you can't hurt me like this!!

Kushida Kikyo couldn't help but recall the undisguised hostility Karuizawa Kei displayed upon seeing her that night.

Jiu is just like that; she spews out whatever comes to mind like she's swallowed gunpowder, her attack power is terrifyingly high; and now you're treating me like this in front of her... Do you think I'm living too well?!

"OK."

However, Karuizawa Kei readily agreed, showing none of the annoyance or hostility that Kushida Kikyo had anticipated.

Instead of breathing on Kushida Kikyo, she thoughtfully adjusted the way Hoshino En was holding Kushida Kikyo, making it easier for him to hold her.

3. "Be careful, Kushida has already sprained her ankle. If she's not in the class, things might get chaotic."

What's with your comments that sound like those of a legal wife?! Do I look like his mistress?!

Kushida Kikyo was on the verge of tears, but she couldn't bring herself to refuse in order to maintain her public image.

"Don't worry, her sprain shouldn't be too serious. She should be able to attend classes normally."

Hoshino, you big idiot! Get Xiaomei and the others to help me to the infirmary!!

First Semester of First Year:

Chapter 106 (from Chapter 100, the infirmary), self-destruction, scumbag!!

After saying goodbye to Karuizawa Kei, Hoshino En carried Kushida Kikyo to the School Infirmary.

"Welcome... Ah! It's Hoshino -san!!"

Pushing open the door to the infirmary, sitting behind the desk directly opposite the door was Hoshinomiya Chie homeroom teacher of Class B.

As soon as she saw Hoshino En, she excitedly rushed over to her.

But when she saw that the other person was also holding a girl in his arms, the bright smile on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a mocking smirk.

"Oh dear~ Hoshino -kun is hugging another girl I don't recognize today! You're such a flirt, my Ichinose is going to cry!!"

"I have nothing to do with Ichinose, please don't say things that could cause such misunderstandings!"

Hoshino En placed Kushida Kikyo on the consultation chair and pulled out an extra folding chair for visitors from the corner, sitting down a little distance away from Kushida Kikyo.

"And you should know her, right? She's Kushida, my classmate."

"That's true... Could it be that you and Ichinose had a fight, so you found this [youthful version] Ichinose to deliberately annoy her?"

As she spoke, she looked Kushida Kikyo up and down, appearing like an indignant fan who was standing up for her favorite Stealing Cat.

But Hoshino En, whose gaze remained fixed on her, noticed that this person's current state was the same as Kushida's every time she first entered his room and uttered her first words full of resentment—her attack power was unusually swift.

Could it be that her true nature has been revealed too? I haven't done anything to bother her, have I?

Hoshino En couldn't understand it, but he immediately glanced at Kushida Kikyo beside him.

But compared to that... such a blunt remark, Kushida hasn't come to me to vent her stress these past few days, she probably won't last long, right?

Things didn't go as he expected.

Who is the [youth version] of Ichinose?!

Hoshinomiya Chie's attack failed to break through Hoshino En's defense, but it pierced through Kushida Kikyo's protective aura.

Her entire face darkened almost instantly, as if she had entered the state of [True Kushida].

Hey, this isn't a good time to reveal your true colors! Class B's homeroom teacher is still here! And she's a vicious best friend who's at odds with Chabashira Sae.

Noticing Hoshinomiya Chie's lips gradually curving upwards, Hoshino En sensed something was wrong.

If she were to use this to attack Class D would absolutely collapse—and not just Class D, but the [Kushida Empire] built around Kushida Kikyo would crumble in an instant.

At that time, Class D, where Kushida Kikyo is, will instantly become a battlefield without gunfire. The chaos she experienced in middle school might repeat itself, and that will be very troublesome!! Q

No, we can't let Kushida self-destruct here.

Therefore, before Kushida Kikyo could utter any censored [**] remarks, Hoshino En immediately shouted to stop her.

"Kushida is not Ichinose. Although she is indeed not as approachable as Ichinose's harmony is just that—harmony. Apart from a few classmates, most of her friends are superficial friends who cannot confide in her. Kushida is different. She has many friends across three grades, and her friends are all close friends who are willing to tell her the truth. This is something Ichinose can Ichinose dream of."

Even Shiranami, who is very close to Ichinose, doesn't dare to tell her her true feelings.

His remarks interrupted Kushida Kikyo's self-destruction and also attracted the attention of Hoshinomiya Chie. The two girls with similar attributes stared at him blankly.

I never expected... that's how Hoshino- kun sees me/this little brat?

Hehehe~ / Tsk, Ichinose's opponent is too tough, and having the same attribute is a big no-no!!

Both of them were preoccupied with their own thoughts and remained silent for a moment.

"Anyway, let's stop talking about that nonsense. Kushida missed a step on the stairs and twisted her ankle. As the school doctor, you better take full responsibility!"

Having once again saved the world, Hoshino En took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

He pushed Kushida Kikyo, who seemed to be grinning foolishly, towards Hoshinomiya Chie, and then went to the Pantry as if they were old friends, pouring two glasses of water.

When the water was at the right temperature, he carried it back. By then Hoshinomiya Chie had finished treating Kushida Kikyo's sprain. The little idiot was pressing an ice pack to her ankle with one hand, propping her chin up with the other, staring intently in the direction of the Pantry, and occasionally curling up the corners of her mouth to reveal a strange smile.

"Hoshino -kun, I thought Kushida was your new love, but it turns out she's your ex."

Upon seeing him emerge, Hoshinomiya Chie immediately went to his side, looking at him with a resentful gaze.

He's happy for half a day just from a compliment; Kushida has clearly been reassigned.

But after hearing it so many times, Hoshino En has become almost immune to her trash talk.

He didn't react at all, but simply walked towards Kushida Kikyo with his cup in hand, completely ignoring this harassing, despicable teacher.

Seeing that he didn't react at all this time, Hoshinomiya Chie's eyebrows twitched wildly.

He was completely unmoved... What a scumbag!!!

A curse began to rise in her mind; this was the first time she had ever acted this way towards anyone other than Chabashira Sae.

But if one plan failed, she had a second one.

"Oh, Hoshino -san even brought me some water? Thank you~"

She approached Hoshino En Yuuki again, this time targeting the two glasses of water in his hand.

Because the boiling water was so hot, I accidentally burned my hand while carrying the cup and let go of it... Isn't that normal?

Because the cup was released, it fell to the ground, spilling water, wetting clothes, and wetting the ground... That's perfectly reasonable, isn't it?

Because the ground was slippery, I slipped and fell on Hoshino- kun, our bodies pressed tightly together... That's perfectly normal, isn't it?

Since Hoshino was walking towards Kushida, and the ground was slippery, she accidentally slipped and fell right in front of Kushida when she tripped... That makes perfect sense, doesn't it?

Seeing Hoshino being all lovey -Hoshino dovey with a pretty female teacher right in front of her injured self, Kushida slapped him across the face and broke up with him on the spot... Isn't that the most normal development?!