Part 139: 10/2/09

10/2/09

I think some more cigarette butts have been showing up or something, because Hidetoshi’s been getting a lot of pushback from the teachers.



The other day, I was talking about the cigarette butt in the boys’ bathroom…
The teachers want the student to be expelled as soon as I find out who it is.
Huh…?
> The Student Council Room is getting noisy.
> After the meeting, everyone left, nervously glancing at each other…
Expulsion, huh…?
> Hidetoshi looks exhausted.
So, Aelita-kun, what do you think?
…About the smoker’s punishment, that is.
A strict punishment.

When even Hidetoshi thinks you’re on a power trip you must be way overboard. Probably Ekoda.



> Hidetoshi seems torn.
I think once I catch the culprit, I’ll give him a good lecturing.
After all, the point is to try and prevent it from happening again.
It’d be great if I could get people like him to change their ways.
I don’t sympathize with students who break the rules, but…
…will kicking the “bad” kids out really make school a better place?
> Hidetoshi seems troubled…
I don’t know why I’m complaining. It’s really not like me. I guess I’m just confused because I feel so powerless.
I’ll have more power if I do what the teacher wants and win his trust. Then, people will have to listen to me.
Watch me, Aelita-kun! I’ll work my way to the top.
> Hidetoshi has opened up to you.
> Your relationship is stronger now!

Or maybe he’s just realized that power isn’t everything.



> It’s getting dark out.
I have some work to do. I’m going to make a list of suspects.
You should go home, Aelita-kun. …And avoid dark roads; you never know who’s out there.
> You decided to go back to the dorm.

I know I’ve heard of the guy they were talking about on the news before, he’s some business whiz or something.



Female Reporter: Today’s subject is a 20-year-old man who’s proud of his amazing intelligence.
You can recognize him by the “#1” design, which is on all of his clothing.
…Next is news. Apathy Syndrome, go away!

I mean not that any of this crap I’m writing about was that important, I guess I just feel like I can’t jump right to the stuff that matters.



I’m okay… I feel better after our talk.
…Take care of them. I believe in you.
……
Shouldn’t you be with the others…?
I can’t give you anything or do anything for you.
I want to be with you.

Shinjiro was worried about how selfish he was being, but… I guess I can be pretty selfish too.

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Haven’t you wasted enough time on me? What more do you want?
I love you.
…Huh?
……
D-Don’t tease me like that!
You don’t believe me?
That’s… not it, but…
I mean, why just blurt out something like that? Here, of all places…?
Won’t you come to my room?
I-I can’t do that.
I mean, you’re… Well, people are gonna get the wrong idea.
That just leaves your room, then.
Y-You moron.
I… I ain’t a nice guy. I can’t let you in my room.
…Don’t you get it?
I know what I’m saying.
No way. It’s not gonna happen.
Look, you need to watch yourself. Don’t bother with someone like me.
I still love you, Senpai!
Idiot…

I’m selfish and stubborn through and through, I guess.



> You made up excuses and basically forced your way into his room…
> Shinjiro’s room is practically empty, except for a bed and a desk…
…So? Happy now?
You’re always pushing me around all the time…
You’re just gonna ignore what I want, huh?
……
Yeah, well, two can play that game.
> Shinjiro suddenly embraces you tightly.
This is your fault, you know. I’m all confused.
You’re all I can think about, day and night. Dammit, this isn’t how it’s supposed to be…
> …Shinjiro lets you go.

And I won’t have any regrets.



If you don’t go now, you’re not gonna get another chance.
I’m not going anywhere!
* sigh *
You’re a real piece of work, you know that…?
……
I’m gonna make myself clear…
…I ain’t holding back any more.
> …..
> You spent a long time with Shinjiro…