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[LN] Saenai Boku ga Kimi no Heya - Volume 1 - Chapter 3

byTanaka-Saturday, October 15, 2022

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Chapter 3 - The Crime Cast

It wasn't long since Uehara started going in and out of the library, while on his lunch break, he was also chatting with Touyama and Chihiro in the classroom.

「Seeing that you've been coming here a lot lately, is it okay to leave those people in the circle alone?」

「No problem. The people in the circle over there have been really annoying recently. Kazuhito is definitely not my boyfriend, but he still wants to keep me."

Indeed, whenever Uehara came to Touyama and the others to play, Kurashima would make a special trip to bring Uehara back. However, in the past few days, Kurashima only looked from a distance and did nothing, had he given up?

「Touyama said earlier that you can't have the best of both worlds, so I also want to be free. 」

「Inability to have the best of both worlds?」

Chihiro, who was listening to the conversation between the two, knew what those words meant, but had no idea what they were talking about.

「Simply put, Uehara-san has many friends, but is bound by a small circle. And I'm the one who is free, but has few friends.」

Touyama briefly explained to Chihiro.

「Yes... I understand what you're trying to say. It's the kind that chooses one, and has to sacrifice the other.」

Chihiro had a very good mind, and now Chihiro could probably understand what Touyama meant by just explaining it.

「But, Uehara-san is this alright? Seeing that Kurashima-kun has come to take you back several times, he might hate you if you continue like this?"

Unlike Touyama, Chihiro had a very kind nature and wouldn't speak ill of anyone, even if it was Uehara.

「It doesn't matter if she hates me. I'd rather say that if she hates me right away.」

「It seems like Uehara-san really hates Kurashima-kun.」

However, Kurashima, who was so obsessed with Uehara, didn't take any action. It only made him feel that something was wrong.

Touyama looked at the other free person, Takai. He still didn't care about Touyama and the others today, and remained alone.

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———Scene Change———

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When Touyama, who came to school, opened the shoe locker and was about to change shoes indoors. He found a piece of white paper like a leaflet in the locker.

「What is this?」

When I opened it, I saw this sentence written in scribbled handwriting.

『Don't let me get carried away.』

These are all evil words.

Is this finally the time I've been worrying about starting?

The thing that Touyama had been worried about for a long time had happened.

The reason was undoubtedly that Touyama's relationship with Uehara, a very popular girl in the class, had improved.

However, it turned out to be handwriting... Touyama was really confused, just by comparing the handwriting, you could instantly determine who wrote it.

It can be seen that this is purely emotional and reckless behavior of the perpetrator.

I don't know if this was done individually or collectively, but one day we will know. Touyama calmly analyzed it.

Touyama didn't care about the extent of this abuse, but he didn't want Uehara to know. With Uehara being in the upper caste, perhaps Uehara would think that this was his responsibility.

What Touyama feared most was people other than himself being subjected to harassment.

Although he was very worried about Chihiro, who was closest to him, Chihiro was different from Touyama, she was very good at dealing with people and getting along with other students. So it should be okay... Touyama thought so.

Touyama had been vigilant since that day, but nothing happened and that day had already passed.

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———Scene Change———

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The day after Touyama's shoe locker was full of notes or words of abuse, Touyama, who came to school, carefully opened the shoe locker. There was nothing inside the locker except wabaki. Touyama also checked his wabaki, just in case, and there was no sign that his wabaki had been tampered with.

Touyama let out a sigh of relief and walked towards the classroom.

Touyama who entered the classroom to make sure that Chihiro who was sitting in the front had not come, placed his schoolbag on the desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Open the bag and take out the textbook for the first class. Just when Touyama wanted to put the textbooks into his cabinet, there seemed to be something stuck in it and the textbooks could not go in.

When I looked at the cabinet, it was full of trash. When I took it out, it was all trash like snack bags and confetti. The cabinet has become something of a classroom garbage dump.

Was this also done by the people who entered the note?

After all, spam mail and harassment must be done by the same person or group of people.

However, Touyama preferred that instead of being sneaky, the other party might also be able to come directly to him. At least Touyama could fight back.

Despite being bullied like this, Touyama remained calm. After all, if the other party used force, Touyama would fight back.

「Yuki, good morning... ah? You look really scary, what happened?"

Chihiro, who came to class, looked at the face of Touyama, who seemed to feel disobedience and showed a worried expression.

「No, nothing. I just felt that today's class was very troublesome, and I was thinking of going home or not.」

Touyama hurriedly put the trash back into his bag, and pretended that nothing had happened.

「But seeing the look on your face... if you have any problems, let me know.」

「Of course. The only friend I can confide in is Chihiro."

To defuse the atmosphere, Touyama replied with a masochistic stalk.

「I don't think that's the case. Doesn't Yuki still have a classmate Uehara-san now?"

Although Chihiro said that Touyama still had Uehara, Touyama himself did not seem to consider him a friend.

Although the three of them often ate together these days, they still did not feel that close.

Then, Touyama turned his attention to his other classmate, Takai.

As usual, Takai was reading a book by himself quietly.

Touyama could not concentrate too much in class, and it was already time for lunch break. Uehara, as usual, came to the seat beside Touyama and Chihiro and opened his lunchbox.

Although Uehara was believed to be the cause of the harassment, Uehara was innocent. However, if he continued to have a relationship with Touyama like this, the harassment would probably be directed at him. However, it was also very difficult to tell him that it was best not to stay with himself.

Thinking about this, Touyama came to a conclusion. That was to accept it as usual and pay attention to the situation.

However, today's lunch break was different from usual. While looking at their cell phones, classmates whispered to spy on Touyama. Touyama could feel the air of contempt and hostility in their eyes.

Ever since Uehara joined Touyama's circle, although Uehara would attract some of the other classmates' attention, Touyama could feel that it was not the same as before.

「I always thought everyone looked a little strange. I feel like we're being watched."

「Yes, that's a very annoying feeling.」

Chihiro and Uehara also realized something was wrong in the classroom.

「Marika, can you come here?」

Just when Touyama and the others were confused, Mika Aizawa, his classmate, called out to him. Touyama remembered that she was in a small circle with Kurashima and Uehara, and had a good relationship with Uehara.

「Aizawa? Is something wrong?」

「I have something to say to you... It's a bit conspicuous in class, can you step out of class for a moment?"

「Yes, I understand.」

「Ah, Touyama is coming too.」

「Eh? Me? Why?"

「Be quiet and follow me.」

Aizawa was petite, with waist-length hair tied into a double ponytail. Contrary to her appearance, Touyama heard that she was a girl who could take care of people very well, the type who could explain things very clearly.

「Okay, okay...I understand.」

Touyama who was being stared at by Aizawa, was like a frog being stared at by a snake, so Touyama could only follow her obediently.

「I'm sorry Okita-kun, can I borrow these two people for just a moment.」

「Yes, please don't eat Yuki.」

Looking at Touyama, who was about to be invited out of class with what was said, Chihiro said to Aizawa jokingly.

「A-I won't eat it! Alright, you two, let's go.」

Aizawa left the classroom with Toyama and Uehara looking embarrassed.

「Seriously, doesn't it make me a horrible person to call those two...really.」

Aizawa, who awkwardly walked in front of Touyama and Uehara, led the two of them to the vending machine at the end of the corridor.

「So, Aizawa, what do you mean by something to say? Is it something you can't say in class?"

「Marika noticed it too, right? There's a strange atmosphere in the classroom right now.」

「How much can I feel... The atmosphere is not the same as usual.」

「What about Touyama?」

Aizawa glanced at Touyama and asked for his opinion.

「I'm the same as Uehara-san's opinion. I can feel that my way of getting attention is not the same as usual, maybe this feeling.」

「What is it... it seems like you two don't know yet. Look at this.」

Aizawa took out her cell phone and showed it to Toyama and Uehara.

《Look, isn't there a very mediocre guy in the class, what's his name? A guy who has a good relationship with a guy who looks like a girl.》

《Is that what you mean: Touyama》

《Yes, I've heard that Uehara is dating that guy.》

《Eh? That's inappropriate. Really very inappropriate.》

《Heard, the two of them were seen on a date at the bookstore in front of the station, Uehara used to go to the library when Touyama was still a member of the book committee.》

《It seems that's the case.》

《If that's true, it really makes me jealous.》

《After saying that, why do the two of them look so far apart? 》

《It's just a rumor, it's not clear what happened. Don't believe it too much.》

「What is this! ? How can I date Uehara-san?！！」？

What was displayed on the phone screen was a relationship about Touyama and Uehara based on rumors.

「Is that a lie!? I'm dating Touyama?」

Uehara, who couldn't hide his surprise, somehow looked happy.

「In the beginning of my lunch break, I didn't know who invited me to this anonymous group chat. Since it had something to do with you, Touyama, so you weren't invited.」

「That's why we're being watched like that in class... I'm sorry, Uehara-san, there's a strange scandal going on.」

「Why is Touyama apologizing? It's not your fault, right?」

「No... I think Uehara-san would hate dating someone like me, right?"

「Not to hate or anything! I'd rather say I'm happy... oh... or something like that.」

Uehara, who lowered her head slightly, probably feeling embarrassed, and her voice got smaller, so small that Touyama couldn't hear her clearly.

「Ue, Uehara-san! ? Well, even if it's a joke, it's really going to be misunderstood！」

「Wouldn't that make people say that? Or does Touyama hate being gossiped about with me?"

Uehara lowered her head and raised her eyes to see Touyama's expression

Okay, it's so close!

It was so close that Toyama began to notice the beautiful shape of Uehara's pink lips, and turned her face away.

"「I'm not talking about disturbing things... it's..........

「Ahhhh... are you two really dating?」

Aizawa, who had been silently listening to the conversation between the two until now, coughed a few times on purpose and asked with a dumbfounded expression.

「No, it's not like that!? We're not dating! Right, Uehara-san！」

Probably because of embarrassment, Touyama was desperate to deny it.

「Don't deny it so emphatically...."

Uehara seemed to be dissatisfied with Touyama's answer, who was trying to deny it with all his strength.

「I didn't think it was possible for you to be misunderstood like this...."

Aizawa probably realized this kind of bickering was like a couple of idiots. Touyama and Uehara did not refute her, but remained silent with embarrassed expressions on their faces.

「In short, you two should be careful, and stop spreading weird scandals.」

「Aizawa-san, thank you for telling us about this. I'll be careful next time.」

「Okay, I'll be careful too！」

Touyama was worried about his strange scandal with Uehara spreading, and Touyama was determined to act carefully next time. But Uehara seemed to have no sense of crisis and didn't seem to care much about his scandal.

「Is this kid really going to be careful... if there's anything else, I'll let you guys know.」

Touyama knew very well that Aizawa, who was staring at Uehara helplessly, Aizawa was actually very worried about her friend.

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———Scene Change———

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On the day I heard about the anonymous group chat from Aizawa, Touyama visited Takai's room after school.

「What happened today?」

Takai, who felt that Touyama was different from usual, asked in a gentle tone.

「No... it's...."

Seeing Touyama's vagueness, Takai picked up the cell phone beside the sofa and operated it a few times, then handed it over.

Touyama was surprised by the information displayed on the phone screen.

Although he was surprised that Takai was also invited to his group chat, the more serious problem was the content of the group chat.

This, this... What was going on here?

As Touyama looked at the contents, Touyama's face suddenly turned pale.

The contents of the group chat had been updated a lot since the lunch break.

《Uehara-san seems like a picky girl.》

《Eh? seriously? Will you fuck her?》

《No, it seems Uehara-san likes to fuck people for a fee.》

《Isn't that cheating?》

《Very surprising, I didn't expect Uehara-san to be such a person.》

《But, if I can fuck Uehara-san for money, I'll give it too.》

《Indeed, although Uehara-san is a promiscuous girl, she not only has a pretty face but also has a nice body.》

《I really want to enjoy a handful of those marvelous breasts.》

《It seems that the reason why Kurashima-kun wasn't targeted was because he refused to give her money.》

《Seriously? Kurashima-kun is too pathetic.》

《By the way, Uehara-san seems to be friends with Touyama-kun.》

《I heard from the girls in class that they saw Touyama-kun giving money to Uehara-san behind the school building.》

《Otherwise, how could a good woman like Uehara-san find Touyama-kun as her partner.》

《In the end, Touyama-kun didn't date Uehara-san, but Touyama-kun gave her money to fuck her.》

《It's true, it's true, Touyama is considered a Kaizi www》

The group chat log is full of baseless lies and slander.

What... what the hell, this is ....

Touyama's heart was beating faster and faster, even he himself could hear it.

There's a tingling pain in front of my eyes, and I'm finding it hard to breathe.

「I was invited to this group chat during my lunch break today.」

It is estimated that Takai and Touyama have not communicated much in class, so Takai was invited to this group chat.

「During lunch break, Aizawa-san showed me the contents... But now, it's much worse than before...」

After school, Uehara looked normal when we met at the library. So these new messages were sent during after school.

Not just me, but Uehara-san is also a target of harassment? Why? Isn't he a popular character in class? Or is he more cute and hateful?

Touyama repeatedly asked and answered himself with a bitter expression on his face.

「It's all my fault... If I hadn't gotten involved with Uehara-san, I wouldn't be like this... Damn it!」

Driven by thoughts of self-blame, Touyama clenched his fists so hard that his nails would dig into his palms.

A soft and fragrant scent enveloped Touyama's dejected head.

「Don't blame yourself. It's not Yuki's fault.」

Takai hugged Toyama's head to his chest to comfort him.

「However, what should I do?」

Touyama thought that even if he was slandered, it didn't matter, but if it continued like this, Uehara would also be hurt by the class crime.

Although it was only Uehara, Touyama wanted to do something. But he couldn't think of anything right now.

「I don't know what to do either. But be patient with me now. Then, Yuki can go find a way to protect Uehara-san.」

「......I understand. I hope Takai can treat us the same as before. Even if Takai gets involved, I will regret it.」

「I'm fine with that. After all, I've been talked to by Uehara-san so far.」

Saying that, Takai hugged Touyama tightly.

The two naked people hugged tightly, and Toyama who buried his face in Takai's chest finally calmed down.

After all, this slanderous behavior must stop.

Touyama swore in his heart.

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The next morning, Touyama rubbed his sleepy eyes, sorting through what happened yesterday at breakfast.

Although it was suspected that the culprit who initiated the slander in the group chat was a boy who had a good impression of Uehara, it was also necessary to consider the possibility that the culprit was a girl, so Touyama thought about it carefully.

One of the messages said

《I heard from girls in class that they saw Touyama-kun giving money to Uehara-san behind the school building.》

It's possible that the boy a girl likes has a good impression of Uehara, so he hates and acts like this.

The culprit must be someone in the class. But what could be done to stop this slanderous behavior, Touyama was completely at a loss.

The idea was at a dead end, and the feeling of helplessness made Touyama lie down at the dining table in the kitchen.

「What's wrong with Onii-chan? Are you feeling unwell?」

Seeing the lethargic Touyama in the morning, Naki asked anxiously.

「I'm just a little sleep deprived, it's fine.」

Touyama, who was lying on the table, raised his head and tried his best to pretend to be calm so as not to worry his sister.

「You said that you came back late last night. If you didn't sleep well, it won't work. I've heard that lack of sleep can shorten one's life. 」

Since I spent a long time with Takai yesterday, I came back late at night, but I couldn't tell my family that I was actually with a girl.

「Ahhh, I'll keep that in mind. After all, if I die, Naki will be very sad."

「Yes, so what if I can't smell her Onii-chan?」

Naki was more worried about the smell than Touyama's life.

This strange place really had Naki's style and couldn't help but smile. Thanks to her, Touyama had a bit more vitality.

「Naki, thank you.」

「Um? I didn't do anything to make Onii-chan thank you. How strange Onii-chan is."

「No, I always get energy from Naki. 」

Touyama put his hand on Naki's head.

「Wait, don't treat me like a child！？」

Naki looked a little embarrassed, but smiled happily.

Time passes slowly, and if you don't go out, you'll be late for school.

Going to school is scary.

If only Touyama himself was gossiped about, it would be fine.

But I'm afraid that important people around me will get hurt.

Touyama and Takai agreed to protect Uehara.

So--

Touyama gritted his teeth and set foot on the road to school.

To protect Uehara from this baseless slander.

「Yes, I'll go to school first.」

「Ah, Naki also wants to go together！」

Although Naki was in junior high school, this school was also in the same area. Since she didn't know who would see her, Touyama couldn't go to school with Naki.

「Sorry, I can't go to school with you. Sorry again, but I hope Naki can go by herself.」

「Eh!? Why, is there something wrong with Onii-chan. tell me why?"

「I can't say. Because Naki is very important to me, we can't go together. I hope Naki can understand this."

If Touyama told the reason, Naki would definitely do something in anger. A perpetrator who sensed Naki's actions would probably target him. Touyama didn't want to involve others anymore.

「......I understand. Since Onii-chan said so, I can only do so.」

「Well, be the most obedient good boy.」

Touyama let out a sigh of relief after finally persuading Naki.

「Then I'll leave first.」

「Eh yes, I understand。」

In this way, Touyama and Naki went to school separately.

Touyama, who came to school, confirmed that there was nothing else in the shoe locker, then changed shoes into the room and walked to class.

Touyama took a deep breath in front of the classroom, and walked to class with his consciousness.

──！

As soon as Touyama entered the classroom, the eyes of all the students were focused on Touyama. Apparently, almost all the students knew about the contents of the group chat. Most of them chose to believe.

Looking around the classroom, I did not see Uehara. It seemed that he had not arrived at school yet, which made Touyama let out a sigh of relief.

But, can Uehara withstand such a distinct curious gaze?

Even Touyama himself, who was usually regarded as a Kaizi, could not erase the nausea in his heart.

Bathed in this strange sight, Touyama walked to his seat.

Maybe I came out late today, and Chihiro was already sitting in her seat.

「Chihiro, good morning.」

Touyama sat down and greeted Chihiro who was in the front seat.

「Yuki? Good morning. ......」

Chihiro turned around, her expression clearly a little unhappy.

In the group chat I saw yesterday, there was only one bad and slanderous word about Chihiro, and that was calling her「A guy who looks like a girl」.

「It seems Chihiro also knows about that group chat.」

「Hmm... Although I wasn't invited to the group chat so I don't know about the details, but my friends in class told me. It seems like Yuki knows it too?"

「Of course I know.」

「The lie was written so much, Yuki, are you okay? If this goes on, it will be misunderstood by the students in the class. We have to find a way to clear up this misunderstanding」

「I'm fine, but I'm a little worried about Uehara-san. After all, she's the one who's written the most of those baseless things."」

At this moment, the students who had been paying attention to Touyama and the others suddenly focused their attention on the classroom door.

Uehara walked in from the classroom door. Bathed in the eyes of her classmates, she looked the same as always.

Didn't you know?

Under the watchful eyes of her classmates, Uehara sat in her seat as if nothing had happened.

Touyama hesitated whether to greet her.

What should I do? Do I want to ask Uehara-san?

Just when he was troubled by this, Miyamoto, the homeroom teacher, relentlessly walked into the classroom.

Damn it!!!

Touyama cursed his hesitant and slow judgment.

「Yuki, calm down.」

Chihiro, who was sitting in the front, looked at Touyama and whispered to him not to worry.

It just started today, so it doesn't matter if it's not now. Just wait until break time or lunch break to talk to Uehara.

Toyama took a deep breath to calm himself down.

As a result, Touyama failed to talk to Uehara during the break, and the time came for the lunch break.

Uehara, who usually came to Touyama's side, did not come today.

Toyama looked over to where Uehara was sitting... She was chatting with Aizawa, a relative and friend of hers.

「Uehara-san, can I borrow a little of your time?」

This won't work anymore. Touyama made up his mind and spoke to Uehara who was chatting with Aizawa.

「Touyama... I'm sorry Mika, I'll be leaving for a while.」

「Sorry, Aizawa-san, for interrupting while you were chatting.」

「I don't care, slow down」

Despite Touyama's sudden interruption, Aizawa didn't seem displeased, just waved her hand and returned to her seat.

「Uehara-san, it's really uncomfortable talking here, let's leave the class and go somewhere else.」

「Yes, I think that's better.」

Uehara looked around the classroom and replied. It seemed that Uehara understood that she was now the object of the students' attention and interest.

Uehara stood up and walked towards the classroom door with Touyama.

『Hey, those two people... is it true what they said in the group chat? 』

『Is he going to give money behind the school building? 』

『No, how could she do that kind of thing at school. It's just a rumor.』

I can hear the topic of the two, but everyone seems to doubt all kinds of rumors.

Touyama and Uehara glanced at the chatting students, and walked out of the classroom.

「Uehara-san, are you okay?」

「eh uh... I'm fine」

Although Uehara said that he was fine, Touyama could feel that he wasn't as active as usual and looked a little tired.

「What would Uehara-san like to drink? I'll treat you.」

The two people who left the class came to the vending machine at the end of the corridor where Aizawa and Touyama were talking yesterday.

「Eh, that's not necessary. I'll pay for this myself.」

「After all, I brought Uehara-san here, so I'll treat you.」

Uehara closed her mouth, showing a thoughtful look for a moment, then opened her mouth and said.

「In that case, then... I'll just have milk tea」

Touyama bought a drink and handed it to Uehara.

「Thank you, I've always felt that Touyama is very good at dealing with girls. When I said, "After all, I invited you here," you didn't feel embarrassed at all, and said it with dignity."

「Oh I see. There are many boys who are confused when they come in front of me and don't know what they want to say.」

「Yeah, it's not that I can't understand those boys' feelings.」

「How to say it? 」

「For that boy, Uehara-san is Takahashi no Hana. It's natural to feel nervous when standing in front of you.」

「So huh? I'm not an idol, I'm just an ordinary girl.」

Uehara didn't seem to realize her own charm. To all kinds of boys around here, she was an untouchable existence.

As for Kurashima, it was probably because he was too popular and too confident, so he didn't think that way.

「Maybe Uehara-san doesn't think so, but the people around think so.」

「Hmm... is that so? 」

Uehara still doesn't seem to understand.

「Uehara-san is pretty, cute, and has a great personality. For the boys in the class, Uehara-san should be the girl that all the boys want to be girlfriends the most.」

「Eh? Eh? ...It's just that, even if you praise me like that, what should I do...」

Uehara, who was suddenly praised by Touyama, was suddenly confused. This not-so-confident and humble demeanor was also her charm.

「Touya, Touyama... That... that too, do you want me to be your girlfriend too? ......」

Ah? In some strange place, Uehara misunderstood? Uehara lowered her head with flushed cheeks and looked at Touyama.

「Ah, no, that's just general rhetoric, not my opinion」

「Say it, say it. ......」

Uehara lowered her shoulders regretfully.

「Yes, yes, talking about Uehara-san's charm」

「And also, do you want to continue this topic? I'm a little embarrassed...."

Being teased so high makes me a little confused. But this topic is related to the slander that is happening now, so it can't be avoided.

「So to the point, besides the scandal between Uehara-san and me, there are many new things, Uehara-san, did you know?」

There was no point in hiding it, Touyama started straight from the core issue.

「Hmm... Last night, Aizawa sent me a screenshot image」

As Takai told Touyama, Aizawa also seemed to be on Uehara's side.

「That's a good thing to say. Simply put, it was done by a girl who hates Uehara-san's popularity, or a boy who is jealous of me having a good relationship with Uehara-san recently.」

「How...we obviously didn't do anything...why...」

Although it was cruel, it was better to let Uehara know the truth. Touyama did not choose to say subtly, but to tell the truth.

「That...it's all because of me that I got Touyama involved...」

Unsurprisingly, Uehara mistakenly thought that he had caused slander about Touyama.

「That's wrong! I'm the target because I'm an evil bastard. Didn't everything happen when you weren't with Kurashima-kun?"

「Really!」

「She will identify with someone stronger than herself like Kurashima-kun, and will feel that if her opponent is a handsome man as popular as him, there's nothing she can do. But if her opponent is me who is less popular than her, she will definitely think how Uehara-san can get along with a guy like me, so I will become jealous and even hate her.」

This slander was briefly like this, so it could be considered that Touyama had provoked it himself.

「So the cause of this incident is me. I apologize for dragging Uehara-san into this."

「No...it's not Touyama's fault. Why did it become like this? There is no difference between people. How long will this go on? ......」

It may be incomprehensible to Uehara, who lives under the sun, but Touyama who has been buried in this world, has personal experience.

「It's impossible to be like this. So, what to think about is what we should do next."

「That's what you said...so what should I do? I don't know what to do at all.」

Uehara mumbled as if she was exhausted.

Looking at Uehara who was drowning in sadness, Touyama thought desperately.

I don't want to make Uehara sad again. Is there a good way to solve this situation?

The two were silent for a while. After a while, Touyama showed an expression that suddenly thought of something. Touyama spoke slowly.

「......Uehara-san, I have an idea.」

「Eh? Did you think of a good way?"

「Aah, if things like this continue, not only will the situation not end, it might even develop in a worse direction. So it's up to us to take the initiative."

「Yeah, I don't think it would be better if we just leave it alone... So, what's your plan?"

Touyama told Uehara what he was thinking.

「That way...."

「Although this will make Uehara-san the target of public criticism, can you do me a favor?」

The method Touyama thought of, having to face those who slandered together with Uehara. The risk is incalculable.

「...... Well, I understand. I believe in Touyama. I won't be afraid if we're together.」

「Sorry, I can only think of this way.」

「There's nothing like that. Touyama is very worried about me. Everything will be fine.」

Uehara saying so made Touyama feel somewhat redeemed.

「Well, the action will be included in tomorrow's short class meeting.」

「Um! I see. Don't push yourself Touyama.」

「Ah, leave it to me.」

Will this really go well? Toyama, who was full of anxiety, pretended to be strong so that Uehara would not notice.

TL/N: The meaning of promiscuous in the English-Indonesian Dictionary is ks. not picky. p. intercourse a) copulation with anyone. b) association with anyone. -promiscuously kk. mixed up, chaotic, not discriminating. (Source: Lambe Turah https://lambeturah.id/arti-kata-promiscuous/)

TL/N: The meaning of the word Kaizi is that a person tends to be secretive and shy, even though he is a strong and emotional person. He is confident and in control of the situation. This person likes to do something meaningful in life and is very loving to those close to them. (Source: Namamia https://namamia.com/amp/arti-nama/kaizi.html)

TL/N: The meaning of the word "www" in the group conversation log is because Japanese people usually laugh online with the word "www" or the kanji of the word "grass" why is it grass? Yes because the shape of the grass is similar to the laughing emotin "www" earlier, if Indonesians use the word "wkwkwkw" or "awoawokawokwo", if the Japanese use the kanji "grass" or "www", if I explained it wrong, please comment below.

TL/N: What is meant by the word "Takahashi no Hana" is taken from the word "Takahashi" which means Exalted, praiseworthy, and the meaning of the word "Hana" means Flower, Blossom, or Blossoming Flower. (Source: Cekartinama http://cekartinama.com/cari-arti-nama/takahashi-hana.html)