"That's because I'm cute." No matter how I looked at it, Yukinoshita seemed to say this with a proud expression.
Ha, Mochizuki Yo was completely bewildered.
"Cute? What does that have to do with being cute? I know you're cute, but can you please not be so narcissistic?"
"When I was in sixth grade, my slippers were hidden sixty times.
Fifty times by girls, five times by boys, three times bought by the sensei, and the remaining two times were dragged away by dogs."
"So I don't need any friends."
Hearing Yukinoshita's words, Mochizuki Yo was a little surprised for a moment.
This girl, she must have been bullied in school before, no wonder she's so cold.
"As for you, Mochizuki student, with such a negative attitude towards life, I think it's very necessary to reform you, lest you go down a path that harms society in the future."
"I already told you, I'm reducing ineffective social interaction, I won't harm society!"
"In any case, please cooperate, Mochizuki student.
After all, it's the Service Club's first request, and I will complete it properly.
I also can't bear to see my only club member locked up in prison."
Mochizuki Yo could only look at Yukinoshita indignantly, while Yukinoshita picked up a book from the desk and began reading it seriously.
After a long time, "Hey, Yukinoshita, can I go back now?"
"You always could.
I don't mind if you leave early when there are no requests, I just hope you don't always go straight home after school like a shut-in."
"Well, you should have said so earlier!"
She was definitely doing it on purpose, making me sit here for so long for nothing.
Mochizuki Yo looked at Yukinoshita with an unfriendly expression, but Yukinoshita was engrossed in the world of the book and didn't look up at him.
Alright, Mochizuki Yo packed his things and prepared to leave.
Actually, he didn't have much; it was just a school bag with only a few books and a water bottle inside, very light.
On the way home, Mochizuki Yo felt like today was truly unlucky.
He was inexplicably dragged into joining some Service Club by Shizuka Hiratsuka.
Although the Bucho (Club President) was Yukino Yukinoshita, she really had a sharp tongue.
It was only the first day, and he didn't know how many times he had been mocked already.
Although in his previous life he really liked beautiful girls from the two-dimensional world.
He even called them 'waifu' one after another.
However, now that he had actually come to the two-dimensional world, he just wanted to lie flat and live a normal daily life!
Besides, if the two-dimensional heroines met the original male protagonist, he wouldn't be able to compete, right?
But thankfully, he hadn't met any so far.
There was also some good news; after all, the Service Club allowed flexible early departure, which he was quite satisfied with.
Approaching the park near his apartment, Mochizuki Yo saw a familiar figure.
It was Shiina Mahiru, but this time Shiina Mahiru wasn't sitting on the swing, but on a park bench.
"Should I pretend not to see her, or go over and say hello?"
After thinking for a moment, Mochizuki Yo decided to go over and take a look, because Shiina Mahiru seemed to be in some kind of trouble, and since he had been taken care of by her before, it wouldn't be good to ignore her.
Although he was afraid of trouble, he was still grateful and repaid kindness.
Mochizuki Yo quickly walked towards the park bench.
"Hey, Shiina Student, what's wrong?"
Mochizuki Yo asked in an inquiring tone.
Hearing someone call her name.
It was a familiar voice.
Shiina Mahiru looked up, her expression changing from distressed to surprised.
"Eh, Mochizuki student."
Shiina Mahiru was a little surprised to meet Mochizuki in this park again, but since both of them lived in apartments near the park, it wasn't strange.
Perhaps because of her surprise, he looked at Shiina Mahiru's wide, caramel-colored eyes.
Mochizuki Yo couldn't help but think, isn't this much cuter than Yukinoshita, hmph.
"Um, I accidentally twisted my ankle, so I'm sitting down to rest."
Mochizuki Yo also noticed Shiina's pained expression, looked at Shiina Mahiru's feet, and saw dust on the hem of her skirt.
"I see."
"Let me take a look for you."
"Eh!"
"I won't peek!"
After all, it was a girl's ankle, and she was wearing a skirt.
After saying that, Mochizuki Yo directly squatted down beside Shiina Mahiru.
Shiina Mahiru might have let out a soft 'oh' due to surprise at Mochizuki Yo's actions, but she didn't refuse.
"Shiina, could you please lift your foot?
Can you straighten it?"
"Yes."
Shiina Mahiru lifted her injured left foot.
Mochizuki Yo carefully examined Shiina's foot.
Her fair calf and the slightly curved calf muscle made the girl's leg look perfect.
However, at this time, the girl's knee was scraped.
It looked like only a small scrape with a little blood oozing out, but there was a deep purple bruise.
"It looks a bit serious."
Mochizuki Yo gently touched it with his finger, feeling the coolness of her skin.
"It hurts."
Shiina Mahiru slightly drew in a breath.
"Sorry, did I hurt you?
Shiina, can you still walk?
I'll help you.
It doesn't look like it will get better just by sitting for a while."
Thinking of needing Mochizuki Yo to help her, Shiina felt a little embarrassed, and more importantly, she was afraid of bothering Mochizuki Yo.
But she couldn't keep sitting here either.
"Mm, I think so."
After saying that, Shiina Mahiru stood up, mainly supporting her body with her right foot, while her left foot still seemed to be trembling a little.
Mochizuki Yo supported Shiina Mahiru by the shoulder and said, "Shiina, hold onto my arm and just treat me like a crutch."
"Mm."
Shiina Mahiru gently grabbed Mochizuki's arm.
This was the first time she had touched a boy, and she felt very embarrassed, her face turning a little red.
But soon, it was replaced by pain.
After only two steps, even with Mochizuki supporting her, Shiina seemed to be swaying precariously.
"It seems more serious than I thought."
Mochizuki Yo was also a little helpless.
After all, he didn't know how long it would take to walk like this, and Shiina didn't seem to be feeling well either.
"Let me carry you on my back."
"Eh, b-but."
Shiina Mahiru wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.
In her mind, she thought it was a very embarrassing thing, but the voice deep inside her couldn't bring itself to refuse.
"Is that okay?
Won't it be too much trouble for you?"
Finally, Shiina Mahiru said this with an embarrassed expression.
Seeing that Shiina Mahiru didn't refuse, it turned out she was afraid of troubling him.
That made things easier.
Mochizuki had thought she was embarrassed, and if so, Mochizuki really wouldn't know how to get Shiina back, as there were no taxis nearby.
"No problem, Shiina.
You took care of me before, how could I leave you here alone?
So, don't be shy, come on up."
"Mm, then I'll trouble you.
By the way, Mochizuki student, can you carry me?"
Shiina Mahiru didn't know what was wrong with her mind, but she said this sentence.
Mochizuki: "..."
Mochizuki felt looked down upon.
He might look a bit thin, but he still had strength.
Remembering how he was also mocked by Yukinoshita today, he wanted to clear his name.
"Ahem, Shiina, don't worry, carrying you will definitely be no problem."
"Oh, oh, I meant that Mochizuki student just recovered from being sick."
Shiina Mahiru put her hands around Mochizuki Yo's neck, explaining as she did so.