chapter 5

Huh? Did I do something again?

While muttering in my head, I looked at the paper posted in front of the classroom.

A paper that said “Grade Rankings” showed the results of the exam.

My name, Ritsuki Suda was there and I was first place.

Fuhaha! I’m studying alone on my desk!

Yes, I was studying alone while everyone was having a good time chatting with their friends!

Huh? I should be happy, but I wonder why I feel like crying…

“…………”

While I was thinking about it, I was suddenly surrounded by girls.

Eh, really?!

I became popular because of studying?! I did it!

In addition, one of the girls grabbed my chest, so bold!

“Hey, you’re Ritsuki Suda? Let’s talk a little after school.”

Ritsuki Suda, don’t cry.

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Bad girls took me to the ladies’ room.

A girl that looked like the leader came out in front of me and crossed her arms.

Her attitude was big, and her chest was just as big. .

Somehow she found a way to fold her arms over them.

“I’m Rinka Hikage, from Class 2-A. I have some business with you.”

I guess I made a name for myself.

This had to be a confession, no doubt.

Or maybe this was like the formal greeting before an official battle?

“Hey, I know you’re a bookworm who takes first place in every grade on the test.”

“But because you’re in first place, Yoshiharu can’t be at the top!”

Er… Sure?

Yoshiharu Fujimiya.

He’s the captain of the soccer club and a popular yet smart boy who places second in every grade.

I see, she likes him.

Do the people around her know she has a crush on him?

So, it seems that Yoshiharu-kun is angry that he can’t get first place because I take first place every time.

As cute as it is that she wants to stand up for him, this is a world where you get results based on your ability.

Anyways, let’s play it up here.

“S-s-so… w-w-w-what should I do?” I replied boldly.

Never submit to evil even if they’re the Demon Lord!

Rinka must have been convinced of victory by seeing my weak appearance.

How on Earth should I face this big ches-no, threat?

Rinka conveyed her “request” to me with an even more vicious expression.

“Give me some study tips and I’ll tell Yoshiharu about them.”

“–Eh?”

As adorable as the request was, it also left me feeling confused..

Then, the people around me hurriedly started adding support.

“Rinka-san! It’s better to tell him not to study!”

Yeah, that’s the response I was expecting too.

“But, this guy isn’t stupid! It would be better if he told us his study strategy for the test. Then Yoshiharu can do his best to overtake this guy!”

Is she dead serious?

“But Rinka-san … He’s a hardcore student, isn’t he? He’s about to take first place in the national mock exams.”

“T-that’s why we shouldn’t force him to stop studying!”

“Huh? Maybe Rinka-san is getting cold feet–”

“Okay fine! I’ll prevent you from studying!”

Rinka turns to me again while holding her chest.

And she looked very sorry.

Maybe she’s trying to live up to the expectations of those around her.

Is it her feelings for Yoshiharu that’s causing her to act in a way that her followers expect?

If so, that’s a pitiful female leader.

Rinka attacked with a slight tremor in her voice.

“If you don’t wear your glasses, you won’t be able to study properly, right?”

“Shit! If you take off my glasses, there’s nothing I can do about it! Stop it!”

I somehow guessed her move and retaliated.

Of course, the glasses are not real, so I won’t actually have any problems without them.

Rinka, while grabbing my glasses, she also grabbed my hair.

――And the moment I took off my glasses, I heard her whisper,”I’m sorry, I’ll return them soon.”

And… only Rinka, who is at a close distance, can see my true face.

“–What?”

As soon as Rinka turned her face, she had a blank expression and turned pink.

It felt like time stopped, as she kept staring at my face with a surprised expression.

“Nice one, Rinka-san… Hmm? Rinka-san, what’s the matter?”

“Rinka-san froze solid when she saw Kitaro’s disgusting face.”

“As expected, a ghoul! ! Is your face monster tier ugly? Haha…”

Rinka’s face changed like she regained consciousness in the voices of her entourage.

I quickly hid my face with my hair again.

They can’t see the front …

“You shouldn’t really look at this guy’s face! I’ve stolen his glasses so I’m going!”

“Wow, it’s really transcendental! Haha…”

“Good for you, Kitaro! You got to touch Rinka-san! It’ll be the best memory of your life. Lol…”

“Well, ghoul! Cry there for a while!”

I was stunned in the bathroom and didn’t move until I couldn’t hear their voices anymore.

“Damn.. they call me ghoul behind my back ….”

That actually hurts.