I'm in a Messed Up Situation that I Couldn't Care More. - Chapter 21 Finally, My First Job

Chapter 21 – Finally, My First Job

“Hmm… let me see.”

I rested my cheek on the coffee table and stared intently at Hiruma-san.

“What is it? Just spit it out already.”

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Hiruma-san and I were enjoying some takoyaki in the gym’s reception room.

“I think there was something I had to tell you, Hiruma-san.

… But I can’t remember. What was it?”

“Oh really? Is it a love confession, perhaps?”

As she reached for my hand, I quickly pulled away.

I couldn’t afford to get too friendly with any woman other than Aoi-chan.

“…… I know, I know. You’ve found someone you like, so you can’t get cozy with me anymore. So, how’s it going with this girl?” 

“Yes, I want to tell you about her.

Her name is Aoi-chan, and every time we meet, she punches and kicks me.”

“Eh!? Punches and kicks?!”

Hiruma-san’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Recently, the violence has been toned down a bit.

She’s clearly holding back.

At first, it was as if she was trying to kill me.

I wonder why… Maybe she’s getting bored of our playful fights?”

“She was trying to kill you?!”

“Yes, she even stabbed a knife between my fingers…

Wait, knife… That’s it!”

That’s right.

I remembered because of the knife.

What I should tell Hiruma-san.

It was about the fake Aoi-chan.

Why do I always forget the important things so easily?

The fake Aoi-chan had mentioned something like…

A? B? …C, was it? Something about a worm from somewhere coming here?

She wanted me to tell Hiruma-san…

Or was it something else?

“Hiruma-san.”

As I was about to say it, Hiruma-san suddenly stood up from the sofa.

“Do you remember when we ate taiyaki together before?

I mentioned that a client would be passing through.

It’s actually about to start.”

“What? It’s happening soon?!”

Hiruma-san checked her watch.

“Yes, very soon. We’ll need to start preparing shortly.”

“O… Okay.”

So, it’s finally here.

I’ve been working hard on my muscle training, but the thought of actually teaching someone makes me nervous.

I couldn’t remember the names of the muscle groups at all.

The only name I learned was “biceps.”

I decided that if anyone asked, I’d just bluff my way through by mentioning “biceps.”

“Koichi, I’m going to give you a portal now.

This is something only you can use.”

Hiruma-san rummaged through her black leather bag on the floor.

“…… Portal?”

It was a familiar name.

Yes, wasn’t it the word the fake Aoi-chan had used?

She had said something like, “Tell me the location of the portal.”

Hiruma-san pulled out a small, bluish-white ring from her black leather bag.

It was about the size of a bracelet.

“This is a portal. I’ll teach you how to use it now.”