I Came to a World Where the Concept of Chastity is Reversed, so I Tried to Change my Job to a Playboy, but the Interference is Intense. Please Help me. - Chapter 126: Shindou Sakura IV

Chapter 126: Shindou Sakura IV

Airi-chan and I slowly back away, step by step, keeping our eyes on the bear.

The bear doesn’t move from its spot, seemingly observing our actions.

As the distance between us gradually increases, I hope we can escape, but it seems that won’t be the case…

“W-wha!? Ouch!”

Did Airi-chan trip over something? She fell backward next to me.

“Airi-chan?!”

I quickly glance at Airi-chan and then turn my attention back to the bear, who is slowly approaching us.

This is a common occurrence…

“Airi-chan, can you stand up?”

“Ouch… I-I’m okay, but my foot hurts a little.”

“I see…”

What’s the right thing to do in this situation? I only have knowledge from the internet, so I don’t know how to handle this.

I can’t just abandon Airi-chan, but I can’t ignore the bear either.

It’s a gamble, but I have to take the risk.

I squat down while keeping an eye on the bear and pick up the stone that Airi-chan tripped over.

“Airi-chan, I’m sorry, but when I give you the signal, endure the pain and run back as fast as you can. Run for your life.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll distract the bear, so you run back and inform the teacher. If there are others behind you, tell them to turn back. You’re confident in your endurance, right?”

“Yes, but what about you, Saku-saku?!”

“I’ll manage somehow.”

“But how?!”

“I have my phone with me, so it’s okay. Fufufu, I’m actually good at sports, you know?”

“That’s not the point—-

‘Airi-chan, trust me’…

 Saku-saku…”

“Here we go! Now!”

“Ugh!”

As soon as I gave the signal, I threw the stone at the bear with all my might, and Airi-chan dashed back the way we came.

The stone hit the bear’s face, and it glared at me. I quickly entered the forest and ran with all my might.

I dodged trees, jumped over roots, and even when my clothes got caught on branches or my skin was cut, I ran with single-minded determination.

As I ran, my field of vision suddenly opened up, and I found myself out of the forest, with a river in front of me.

“Huff, huff, huff, huff, huff, huff…”

I caught my breath and looked back. I saw the bushes rustling in the distance.

Is it following me? I’m not sure.

But if that rustling was the bear, I can’t afford to relax here.

Fortunately, the river in front of me doesn’t seem too deep.

Without hesitation, I stepped into the river and headed for the opposite bank.

As I thought, the water only reaches up to my knees.

I crossed the river and looked back, just as the bear emerged from the bushes.

… It’s persistent!

I entered the same forest on the other side of the river.

I ran through it with the same determination as before.

However, my physical strength seemed to have reached its limit.

My attention wavered, and I tripped over a tree root with my left foot.

“Ugh!?”

I tumbled on the ground and bumped into a tree.

I got up and leaned against the tree I had bumped into.

I looked back at the path we had taken… It didn’t seem like the bear was following me.

“Huff, huff, huff…”

Did I manage to escape?

It seems like I won the gamble.

With relief, I became aware of the pain throughout my body.

My whole body hurts…

I have cuts all over, and blood is oozing out of it.

Especially my left foot, which I tripped over, is throbbing with heat.

It doesn’t seem to be broken, but it might have a hairline fracture…

For now, let’s assume I escaped successfully and make a call…

I took out my phone from my pocket and looked at the screen.

“Hahh… Well that’s to be expected.”

There was only one antenna bar at the cottage, so it’s no surprise that there’s no signal in this forest.

Maybe my plan was wrong after all…

Airi-chan is probably safe, but I didn’t think beyond contacting her via phone.

Well, compared to my perfect older sisters, I might have done my best, even if it was a little lacking.

I might just… meet my end here.

I’m exhausted, and my thoughts are turning negative.

To change my mindset, I looked up at the sky.

“It’s beautiful…”

The clear air is evident.

Numerous stars shone in the sky.

I wanted to gaze at this starry sky with Yuki-kun, just the two of us.

But on the other side, there would probably be Shigure-chan, interrupting us.

And if the three of us were together, Airi-chan would join in too, and we could have enjoyed this moment, laughing and having fun.

As I thought about this, drowsiness gradually overcame me.

… My body feels heavy.

I can sleep right? Just for a little while…

I can’t move another step.

Ah… I had planned to sleep with Yuki today…

My… ideal… little brother…