My Online Friends Turned Out To Be the Ultra-Beautiful Girls in My Class and They Were Yandere - 77

Chapter 77: In the End, Even Trauma Can’t Defeat Love

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After walking for a few minutes, a signboard that read “The First Mystery” came into view. Next to the sign, there was a stack of stamp rally sheets. In other words, this was the starting point.

『The First Mystery: Who am I? 1) I love grass. 2) I can rock back and forth. 3) I am white and black. The next stamp is behind me.』

“This is… No matter how you look at it, it’s a panda, right?”

“It is. And the fact that it can rock back and forth means…”

“It’s probably that play equipment in that park with the name I don’t know!”

“Most likely. Alright, shall we move on?”

After walking a little further, there was a park. It was a small park, the kind you could find anywhere. And sure enough, the target panda rocking horse was there. If I recalled correctly, the stamp was supposed to be behind it.

“That’s the first one. There are five in total, so four to go. Let’s enjoy ourselves as we go.”

“Yeah, let’s have lots of fun! Right, Haru-chan?”

“Muna… yeah, you’re right.”

Just as I was about to leave the park, I heard a slightly loud voice from behind.

“S-Someone! Someone help! I hurt my leg…!”

The owner of the voice was a female student wearing a different outfit from ours: a scarlet skirt and a sailor uniform with a hawk emblem on her chest. Yes, a student of Tokiwamine Academy. Moreover, that girl was the one who had specifically laughed at Haruna the other day. She wasn’t Sumeragi, though. But still, that act was definitely intentional. 

“Hakkun.”

“That was on purpose, wasn’t it? Haa-chan, what should we do?”

“I’ll take care of Haruna. So, could the rest of you go to her? I wanted to eliminate any unsettling factors early on anyway. So, I’ll end it here. I’ll contact you when we’re finished.”

“I understand, I trust you. …Are you okay?”

Following Rin, Muna and the others carried that student back down, leaving only me and Haruna behind. Haruna’s complexion had turned a little pale, and I squeezed her hand firmly again. Ideally, I would have preferred to wait until after I heard everything from Haruna… but well, I could just get the whole story out of her once this matter was over.

“Um, Hakkun. Is this…?”

“It’s okay, Haruna. I’ll protect you no matter what happens. Now then. I know you’re there. Come out already, Hinano Sumeragi.”

“How do you know who I am? That’s gross. Are you a stalker or something? Also, use an honorific, you piece of trash. I’m your senpai, you know?”

Walking slowly up from below was a girl with long black hair, tanned skin, and heavy makeup—the exact same gyaru I had seen that day. How should I put it…

She was even more disgusting than before.

“Oh my, Haruna-chan. You actually came? You haven’t been to school lately, so I thought you wouldn’t show up. I told you, didn’t I? You don’t want to know what happens if you tell anyone about this, right?”

“Hick!?”

Haruna’s breathing gradually became labored. Her face grew paler and paler. I knew that doing this was the right answer. Because if I moved forward on my own without knowing anything, the situation would only escalate. That said, now that I had seen Haruna like this, there was no way in hell I could bring myself to call it the “right answer.” For now, I simply gripped Haruna’s hand. I would reassure her as much as possible.

“Just as I suspected, you were the one bullying Haruna.”

“Hah? Is that how you talk to a senior? Besides, who are you? This is a problem between me and this girl, so could you not butt in?”

“You know exactly who I am. And I am this girl’s boyfriend. What kind of boyfriend would leave his girlfriend alone when she’s suffering?”

“Eh…?”

Oh, crap. I acted way too cool and said something weird. Well, technically we have mutual feelings, so it’s not exactly wrong?

“Hmph, I see. So you’re her boyfriend. You have terrible taste. What’s so good about such a creepy girl? She’s a girl but calls herself ‘boku’ and talks about stupid dreams like wanting to be a hero when she’s just a poser.”

“That’s exactly what’s good about her. Besides, Haruna isn’t a poser. She’s a magnificent hero. Don’t mock my hero. She’s a hundred times better than a piece of trash woman like you who puts others down.”

“You talk big. Even a total loser wimp like you—the kind who cries and tries to commit suicide just because a few rumors were spread—can say things like that.”

Three.

“That’s in the past. It’s different now. Besides, you’re the one with no taste. What’s so great about that piece of trash guy?”

“Maybe the fact that he’s not a garbage insect who cheats like you? You’re pathetic, acting all tough like that. It’s truly disgusting. I really can’t help but feel sorry for any woman liked by a revolting piece of trash like you.”

Two.

“Let’s get back to the point. What did you do to Haruna the other day? It was you, wasn’t it? You’re the one who whispered something into her ear.”

“What did I do? Well, my boyfriend told me to pay her back, so I did. I was surprised to hear she was still talking about that stupid dream. Plus, as soon as I threatened her regarding you guys, she stopped resisting. You two really are perfect for each other. A total loser couple.”

One.

“Give me a straight answer. I’m asking you what you did.”

“Hah, what a pain. I just hit her and kicked her a bit and bullied her like the old days. As for the threats? When I mentioned what might happen to all those friends she loves so much, she just said ‘please stop.’ It was hilarious. Wait, are you angry? That’s so funny. You’re seriously disgusting through and through.”

Zero.

“Shut up.”

“Huh?”

“I said shut up. It’s fine if you say things about me. But I won’t forgive you if you insult Hakkun.”

“What? Are you snapping at me?”

A horribly cold voice echoed, one that sounded like it belonged to a different person entirely. It was Haruna. The trembling in her hands, her pale face—none of that remained. She was glaring with eyes full of murderous intent, sharper than the time with Tanaka.

“And what if I am?”

“I don’t know~ It’s not like you can do anything anyway. You’re weak.”

“No, you’re wrong. That’s not right. It’s true that I am weak, but saying I can’t do anything is wrong. Hey, did you know? I always keep a utility knife on me. That’s why… right now, I could even kill you.”

“…Huh?”

Haruna took step after step toward Sumeragi, letting the utility knife peek out from her pocket. Realizing Haruna was serious, Sumeragi’s expression began to change. 

She’ll be okay… right?

“Could you take it back? Hakkun, my boyfriend, isn’t disgusting. He’s not a filthy insect, and he’s not a wimp. I will never forgive anyone for mocking Hakkun. So, could you take it back? Come on, hurry up.”

“W-Why should I have to take it back? I just told the truth.”

“Hmph, I see. So you won’t take it back.”

Just as Haruna was about to pull the utility knife out of her pocket…

“Wait, Haruna.”

“…Rin-san?”

“Fufu, it’s been a while, Hinano. It seems you’ve been doing whatever you please to my precious junior.”

“Ri… n-san.”

It was Rin who had stopped Haruna. At the same time, Sumeragi’s face turned pale in an instant.

“Personally, I don’t want to have a conflict with your side. But if your side is the one who started it, well… You can’t complain no matter what happens, right? It’s fine, you know? I could report this to my father right this moment.”

“A-Anything but that!!”

“Right. You wouldn’t like that. Then, make a promise, okay? Never involve yourself with Haruna again. Also, give an apology to Haruna and Hakkun.”

Incredible. The atmosphere changed completely the moment Rin arrived. Everything was proceeding incredibly smoothly. The power of the Tokane family really is great. And perhaps because Rin applied such pressure, Sumeragi got down on her hands and knees in a deep bow toward us. Amazing, I didn’t know humans could flip their attitudes so easily.

“…I’m sorry.”

“Very well. You may go.”

Sumeragi left as if she were fleeing. For now, this seemed to be the end… or so it appeared.

“Um, Rin. What did you do?”

“It was a method I didn’t really want to use, but I’ve met her once before, you see. Through my father’s connections.”

“Father’s connections… Ah.”

“You figured it out? Well, that’s how it is. It turns out the place where Hinano’s parents work is a subsidiary of Togane. I hate using my family’s power and authority, so I didn’t want to use it much, but… fufu, I happened to overhear some words mocking Hakkun, so I couldn’t help myself.”

Yeah, this person might be the one who is truly scary. Oh, that’s right.

“Haruna! Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m okay. Thanks, Hakkun.”

“That’s good then. I’m sure you two have things you want to talk about. I’ll head back down first. Contact me when you’re done.”

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