When an Oblivious Handsome Older Man Went Back in Time and Was Building Harlem - Chapter 7

Boom. With that sound, I was struck by a pain in my face.

“Are you okay!?”

I hear voices like that from all around, but I’m not okay at all. I was hit with such a shock and pain that I thought my nose bone was broken. The cause of the pain was basketball. A ball that could only be described as a wild throw came flying at me with incredible force from the court where a game was being played while I was practicing on the neighboring court.

I was gulping down a sports drink while looking up, and when I looked down, the ball was right in front of me. There was no way to avoid it. Blood was pouring endlessly from my nose, and my hand, which was pressing against it, and the practice clothes I was wearing today were both soaked in blood. Because my practice clothes were soaked in blood, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say my entire upper body was almost covered in blood.

The pain has subsided a bit, but because I look bloodied, everyone around me is very worried. Thanks to that, even the coach came here out of concern.

“Takai. Are you okay?”

“Yes. The bone is probably not broken, so the worst part is just the appearance. Please let the person who threw the wild pitch know that there’s no need to worry.”

If I don’t pinch my nose, blood will gush out, and the gym floor will be covered in blood, so I have no choice but to hold it. That’s why my voice sounds nasal, but I hope you understand. My blood has already dripped a bit on the floor, and I feel really sorry about it.

“Okay… I’m worried, so either observe the club activities from now on or go to the orthopedic clinic. And then… once you’ve dealt with that blood-soaked state, come back again. Got it?”

“Yes.”

For now, I think about stopping the bleeding and sitting at the edge of the gym, waiting for the bleeding to stop.

“Aki, are you okay? You looked really down after that wild throw, like a first-year kid. But the coach was comforting you, so I think you’re fine.”

I slowly shake my head to imply that I’m not okay. For now, it’s good to know that the kid who threw the wild pitch didn’t do it on purpose. Besides, if the coach is comforting me, things will probably work out.

“Ah, are you the type who can’t talk? By the way, you’re seriously covered in blood, are you okay? I brought a towel, so use it.”

Receiving a towel from the unusually considerate Midori, I pressed it against my nose. The bleeding had lessened compared to earlier, but there was still probably a lot of blood.

“When I talk, my mouth tastes like blood.”

“Ugh, it tastes like metal? That’s disgusting. Well, maybe it means you should take a break today. You’ve been working too hard. Plus, taking a shower will probably make you feel better, and you put a spare practice outfit in your locker, right? Should I go get it for you?”

“Midori, make sure to participate in the club activities properly. You’ll be fine going by yourself.”

After encouraging Midori to join the club activities, I headed to the locker to get my practice clothes. I took out the practice clothes from the locker, and I made my way to the shower room. It was already 7 o’clock, so it was good that I didn’t run into anyone. If someone saw me in this state, they would be shocked.

I took a shower in the shower room and washed the blood-stained practice clothes and towel. Although the blood didn’t come off at all, I left the shower room feeling refreshed. At that moment, I heard something that sounded like a scream coming from the girls’ shower room.

“Stop it!!!”

“…Don…tou!!”

Are they shouting “Stop, don’t touch me”? Something might be happening, but the sound is coming from the girls’ shower room. Of course, when they’re using it, the girls are completely naked. If I accidentally walked in there, I would be the one in trouble.

“No!!!!”

“Help, please!”

No, someone is definitely being attacked. If someone is being attacked, it’s better to act quickly, but if this is just a setup to make it look like someone is being attacked while they secretly film the shower room, that’s terrifying. However, the former police officer “Kan” says someone is being attacked.

(Just observe for now… If something happens, I’ll show them the blood-soaked clothes and lie that I was dizzy from anemia.)

And so, I quietly opened the shower room door.