No Wonder I'm Unwanted in This Chastity-Reversed World - Chapter 17 (Volume 02)

Volume 02: Is It My Fault That Girls Don’t Approach Me? Or Isn’t It?

Chapter 17

Three months and a bit had passed since the school year began. 

Around the same time, the guys had started to get accustomed to being surrounded by a lot of girls in their school lives… Well, I’m not sure about that.

Anyway, a significant amount of time had passed.

The first big event of my high school life was about to begin…

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“Starting today, the 5th and 6th periods will be dedicated to discussing the upcoming field trip. If you guys are going to get jittery every time, you might as well get excited now.”

Our homeroom teacher, Kiyomi-sensei, wearing a red jersey, said that bluntly.

“”Field trip is hereeeeeeeeee!””

The classroom erupted into an excitement comparable to that of a live concert venue.

Girls stood up from their chairs to express their joy, some even striking triumphant poses. A few even had tears in their eyes…

On the other hand the boys, Tanaka and Takahashi, had closed their ears, avoiding the spectacle of the excited girls, partly due to Kiyomi-sensei’s prelude.

“Wow, it’s really something, isn’t it?”

Even Rui, who sat next to me, seemed overwhelmed by the girls’ enthusiasm. 

Well, I felt the same.

“I wonder what the field trip will be like. It’s my first time, so I hope I can create some good memories.”

“Really? Didn’t you go on a field trip in middle school, Ikuto?”

“Well, actually, I caught a cold right when the field trip was supposed to happen, so I couldn’t go.”

“I see. That’s why you’re looking forward to this one so much.”

“Yeah, exactly.”

I was really down when I couldn’t go on the field trip.

After all, it was a once-in-three-years event. 

I had even tried to ask some of the guys in my class what they thought of it, but I couldn’t. They either looked worn out or were actually skipping school.

“Our class has 25 students, so let’s make five groups of five people each. Everyone got that?”

Kiyomi-sensei said, breaking my train of thought.

“Yeees!” everyone replied. They sure switched gears quickly.

“A group of five… That means with the three of us guys and three male bodyguards, we’re over the limit. What should we do, Rui?”

This arrangement would likely offer some peace of mind to Tanaka and Takahashi, but we were still one person over the limit.

“Ah… you said it…”

“Eh?”

Rui chuckled, making it sound as if I’d stepped on a landmine.

Suddenly, the classroom fell silent, and everyone, even Kiyomi-sensei, turned their gaze toward me.

Wait, did everyone hear me even though I didn’t say it that loudly?

“Sensei…!” 

One of the girls spoke up, looking at Kiyomi-sensei for guidance.

“Ahem. Right, the purpose of the field trip is to foster interaction within the class, so it won’t do if everyone just sticks to their usual groups. The boys might have to compromise a bit this time.”

On hearing this, even Tanaka and Takahashi nodded slightly as if they had no choice.

“As for how to decide the groups…”

A palpable tension spread throughout the class.

“Last year, some classes were free to choose their groups. But to avoid complications, I’ve prepared this!”

With that, Kiyomi-sensei placed a box on her desk.

“I’ve gone to the trouble of creating a lottery. Applause. It’s not paper but balls with the group numbers 1-5 written on them to prevent any cheating. People with the same number will be in the same group. So, come on, start drawing from the nearest seat.”

Groans emanated from the class, but Kiyomi-sensei began to circulate the box with numbered balls.

“Please, please…”

“I don’t mind using up all my luck for this…”

“*Mumble*mumble*mumble*…”

Looking around, some girls were praying as they dipped their hands into the box, while others seemed to be drawing crosses in the air. Still, others were mumbling something under their breath.

As for me, sitting by the window at the far end of the room, it seemed I would be among the last to draw a ball.

I wonder what kind of group I’ll end up with.

TLN: Next chapter is going to be big.