Was the person before her really the legendary Demon Vice-Chief? Could someone like this really be the one calling the shots in the Kondo Group?
Even though she had mocked him in her heart countless times, Shizuka Hiratsuka still couldn't help roaring inwardly as she watched Toshiro Hijikata desperately try to change the subject.
In truth, Hijikata's sword strike back then had left a considerable psychological shadow on Hiratsuka. If she had to describe it using a term from the Celestial Empire, then—
"Inner demon" was quite fitting. But after what had just happened, an inner demon? This guy?
"Although Miss Hiratsuka already mentioned how Sogo was always appearing and disappearing mysteriously at school..." Toshiro Hijikata certainly wasn't scared. As the infamous Demon Vice-Chief, even with a blade at his throat, he would never cower. He simply hated trouble. As the saying went, a gentleman could take revenge ten years later, but Sogo picked fights from dawn till dusk. If that guy really set his sights on him, wouldn't he be completely screwed?
How could he not forcibly change the subject? This wasn't cowardice—it was following his heart. "But aside from that, did he make any friends? Was he ever bullied? Did he ever..."
"Hold it right there!" Before Hijikata could finish, Sogo Doma could no longer take it. "Mr. Hijikata, has my mom possessed you or something!?"
"This..." The corner of Hiratsuka's eye twitched. "Mr. Hijikata, do you really think anyone could bully Doma?" What kind of joke was that?
This brat even dared lay hands on her. Other people bullying him? It was already a blessing if he didn't bully them first. Just look at Yukino—she had once been such a cool and aloof girl, but now?
She instinctively frowned whenever she heard the letter A...
"Uh..." Hijikata