"Perhaps I exaggerated the situation a little..."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "..."
A little, a little? Just a little? Did that bastard Doma even understand what "a little" meant? Damn it, she could still tell what was important!
However, before she could say anything, Sogo Doma continued, "But if there were a situation similar to seeing someone drowning, only not quite as severe, would you choose to save them?"
"This..." What did he mean by a situation similar to drowning? Yukino Yukinoshita was somewhat puzzled.
"For example..." As if answering her confusion, Sogo Doma said softly, "Bullying."
Yukino Yukinoshita: "..."
"Don't you think victims of bullying are very similar to drowning people?" Sogo Doma continued. "They're both surrounded by the malice of those around them, and both unable to save themselves through their own strength..."
"..."
"Would you take the initiative to help them?"
"..."
"I'm guessing you definitely wouldn't..." Sogo Doma was still smiling, but that smile struck Yukino Yukinoshita as particularly harsh. "Because they never asked you for help, you can ignore what they're going through and tell yourself that you did nothing wrong. If they came to you and asked for help, you'd definitely help them—but unfortunately, they didn't..."
"..."
"Here comes the question again, again, again..." Sogo Doma raised his index finger once more. "Why would a student already suffering from bullying believe that someone would come help them for no reason?"
"..."
"Of course..." Seeing that she remained silent, Sogo Doma added, "You could also say that pitiful people must have something hateful about them. There must be all sorts of reasons why they're being bullied. Just like you, for instance—weren't you isolated because you were too outstanding?"
"Enough..." Yukino Yukinoshita felt offended, especially because he was speaking in such a teasing tone. "Do you find mocking