Just a second before the official class bell finished, Tsuchigumo Hotaru calmly entered the classroom through the back door and successfully took his seat.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru let out a slight breath.
On the stage, Hiratsuka Shizuka had already arrived.
Glancing at him, Hiratsuka Shizuka said nothing.
Although he cut it close, he still arrived on time.
As if sensing something, Tsuchigumo Hotaru looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka. So it's a National Language class.
Good thing he made it back in time.
Cute Shizuka, look, I'm a good student.
However, Tsuchigumo Hotaru's gaze and smile, in Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes, seemed like a provocation.
Hiratsuka Shizuka clenched her fist. Heh heh, you little brat, you've got some nerve...
"Tsuchigumo, where did you go to play?"
Hirazawa Yui asked curiously.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru: "Listen carefully in class."
"Tell me!"
Hirazawa Yui reached out and shook Tsuchigumo Hotaru.
"It's class right now, Yui!"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru reminded her in a low voice, while an ominous premonition arose within him.
"What's wrong with class?"
Hirazawa Yui clearly didn't know how terrifying Hiratsuka Shizuka-sensei was.
"Tsuchigumo-san, please answer this question. What kind of state of mind does the underlined sentence express for the heroine?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka's slightly authoritative voice came through.
You little rascal, almost being late and then provoking me is one thing.
It's only just after the start of the school year, and you dare to fool around with a girl in my class.
Let's see how I'll deal with you...
Instantly, everyone in the classroom turned their attention to Tsuchigumo Hotaru.
Manabe Nodoka, sitting in the front row, turned her head and watched Yui's little actions, covering her face.
These two...
Hirazawa Yui was also scared and quickly pulled back her hand, secretly feeling relieved.
Good thing it wasn't her who was called upon.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru: "..."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru stood up and glared at Yui. You're still secretly laughing?
Don't you know, you're the one who got me into trouble!
Fortunately, this didn't stump him.
With his 5.3 vision, Tsuchigumo Hotaru quickly found the underlined sentence on the multimedia display screen, even from the last row.
After a brief thought, Tsuchigumo Hotaru began to speak eloquently and logically...
Hiratsuka Shizuka was a little surprised that he answered quite well, so she didn't make things difficult for Tsuchigumo Hotaru anymore.
Takamatsu Tomori couldn't help but think, Tsuchigumo-san is amazing... As for her, she can't understand other people's thoughts...
Sitting back in his seat, Tsuchigumo Hotaru glared at Hirazawa Yui.
Hirazawa Yui played dumb, trying to cute her way out of it.
...
The afternoon classes were very short.
Three-thirty.
School was out.
The two members of the Go-Home Club, Hirazawa Yui and Tsuchigumo Hotaru, embarked on their journey home together.
On the way, Tsuchigumo Hotaru brainwashed Hirazawa Yui, telling her to quickly find a club to join.
Don't be content with the status quo anymore!
...
Meanwhile, Gotou Hitori, after seeing that no one was paying attention to her.
Slinging her guitar on her back, she left at an extremely fast pace.
Leaving behind a pink silhouette in her wake.
Gotou Hitori quickly boarded the train home.
She was from outside the prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Located south of Tokyo Prefecture.
To go to a high school where no one knew her, to cover up her dark past, and to make a new start.
Gotou Hitori chose to attend high school in Tokyo.
Even though the one-way commute time was two hours, she still came.
Today, Gotou Hitori spent the entire afternoon in excitement.
Her mood now was beyond words.
Joy? Excitement? Happiness? Thrill? Anticipation?
Awesome!
Hahahahaha... Rock Queen Gotou Hitori is here!
So, Gotou Hitori was eager to go home and show off to her mom and dad, and her younger sister Niri, to share her joy.
Therefore, she didn't plan to spend time at the park near the school today.
In the past, to prevent her family from thinking she had nothing to do after school.
Gotou Hitori would sit in the park for an hour or two to pass the time.
Today, she didn't need to.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru is such a good person!
Not only did he form a band with me, he also became my friend, and even let me add him on Line.
Someone like her, being able to make friends and form a band, feels like a dream.
On the train, Gotou Hitori, who usually sat trembling in her seat.
Now had a perverted smile on her face, and every now and then, she would let out a strange "hehe" sound...
Plus, her pink bangs were so long they covered her eyes.
This made the surrounding passengers give her a strange look before quickly moving away.
Don't get involved with strange people.
Gotou Hitori held her phone, her eyes fixed on the screen.
The Line interface.
Only three contacts.
Everything was clear.
Mom and Dad, and Tsuchigumo Hotaru.
Niri was too young and didn't have a phone yet.
...
After saying goodbye to Hirazawa Yui, Tsuchigumo Hotaru.
Walked into a large supermarket.
He needed to stock up on supplies.
Simply put, he was going to buy food.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru only occasionally chose to cook.
More often, he ate at restaurants outside or bought bento boxes.
Arriving at the food section.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru began to choose.
Kobe Wagyu instant noodles, abalone kelp instant noodles, goji berry pork bone soup instant noodles, fresh shrimp thick soup instant noodles...
If he only ate regular instant noodles.
It could easily lead to malnutrition, but what if they were premium instant noodles?
Surely such a problem wouldn't occur.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru thought so.
Of course, he couldn't just eat instant noodles.
He also picked out a premium bento box and some drinks.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru paid and left.
He arrived at the bottom of a high-end apartment building.
In Neon, high-end apartments are often very expensive.
They are usually places where wealthy people live.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru lived alone.
His parents, like Hirazawa Yui's parents, had been busy with work overseas since he was in junior high.
So Tsuchigumo Hotaru was very free, and he rented this apartment himself.
There were only two units per floor here.
The air was fresh, the environment was beautiful, and the rent was naturally not low.
However, this was not a problem for Tsuchigumo Hotaru.
The several light novels he had written before earned him a lot of manuscript fees, and although he had temporarily stopped writing.
His savings were enough for Tsuchigumo Hotaru to spend, and he even received manuscript fees from time to time.
Facial recognition, entering the glass door.
Waiting for the elevator, entering the elevator, pressing the button.
45th floor.
Arrived.
Stepping out of the elevator.
As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Tsuchigumo Hotaru was stunned.
What's going on?
Why are there so many containers? He didn't seem to have any deliveries.
Could it be that he hadn't paid the rent and was being evicted?
That shouldn't be the case; he had paid six months' rent in advance.
Moreover, so many boxes were placed in the hallway, and his door was completely blocked.
This made Tsuchigumo Hotaru difficult.
How am I supposed to get in?
Call property management?
Even the property management of a high-end apartment might push him to solve it himself, right?
Even if property management really came, it would be too late.
Clearly, Tsuchigumo Hotaru didn't trust property management much.
Maybe he should ask Hirazawa Yui to let him stay for a night.
Just as Tsuchigumo Hotaru was lost in thought.
A sound of falling, and a girl's scream, came through.
Attracting his attention, Tsuchigumo Hotaru looked towards the source of the sound.
The door to the adjacent apartment was actually ajar.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru walked closer and saw various items scattered on the floor, as well as a girl in a blue-green uniform who had fallen to the ground.
Instantly, he understood the reason for so many things outside the door.
"Are you alright?"
Nagasaki Soyo subconsciously turned her head, her expression pained, tears welling in her eyes.
"I'm from the room next door..."
To avoid being mistaken for a burglar, Tsuchigumo Hotaru quickly explained.
Next door?!
Nagasaki Soyo panicked.
"Oh! I'm so sorry, I'm a new resident, I'll move my luggage right away."
Nagasaki Soyo was full of apologies, struggling to get up from the floor.
The moving company not only arrived early but also mistakenly placed all her luggage in front of Tsuchigumo Hotaru's door.
So she had to move it herself.
Only when she started moving it herself did she realize that her luggage was both numerous and heavy.
"It's alright."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru waved his hand.
"Do you need this?"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru offered a band-aid, pointing to Nagasaki Soyo's fair arm.
There was a small bruise, and some blood was seeping out; she must have scraped herself when she fell just now.
"Thank you."
Nagasaki Soyo instinctively reached out to take it.
However, seeing the penguin pattern on the band-aid, Nagasaki Soyo's pupils slightly constricted.