Oh, good heavens. I want to sleep right now. I want to curl up in a futon and never move again. But I must endure. Endure, endure...
"Principal. You can let her sleep now, right? Actually, I'm just going to let her sleep. Madoka-chan has been on edge this whole time."
Stop it, Himiko. Don't pull me close. Don't press my head to your chest. Don't spoil me. If you pet my head like that, I'll fall asleep... Don't try to soothe me right now... Wake me up instead...
...That's right, I should move my body. If I walk, I won't get sleepy. I can walk all night if I have to. As long as I'm moving... moving... Drowsiness... is nothing...
"—kay, sleep for a—"
"I'll skip today's—to stay—"
"—if that's the case, I'll teach—"
...
... zzzzzt.
Mmm... no, Himiko... If you twist the donuts into a rope and carry them... then in an emergency... Yes, that's it... sprinkle sugar on them so they don't slip... No, no, not that. Tokoyami, show this guy how it's done... Hey, Underling, don't blow up the sugar to make cotton candy...
...
... It's bright.
Ah, I see Himiko's face. Why such a serious expression...? Ah, right, class is in session. She's still a hard worker, studying so diligently.
Hehe, I like that face too... though the smile is still the best...
...
...
Wait—?! Was I sleeping?!
"Oh, you're awake? You can sleep a bit longer if you like. Once school is over, you won't be able to sleep again for a while."
"No... I'm getting up. Move your hands..."
This is bad. I was out cold. I slept so deeply my drowsiness has completely vanished. How many hours did I sleep? It must have been at least six...
"Mmm, nope. Stay in 'sleepy-sleepy' mode a bit longer."
"I'm fine. I've had plenty of rest."
"No. One more hour."
No, I can't sleep that much. I won't. I'm sitting up, so move your hands, you brat. Why are you pressing my head back into your lap? Stop, quit it, don't pet my head. Don't pamper me in front of people. Principal Nezu is standing right there!
"...It seems you're awake. I've marked you as officially absent for today's classes, so you can rest a while longer if you need."
See, even if you tell me that, I can't sleep anymore. I've slept my fill. I'm getting up. Even if I have to be a bit forceful, I'm getting up. Hrrrgh—up we go!
There. I'm up! Escaping Himiko's lap-pillow was quite the ordeal. A pillow that's just the right amount of soft is a dangerous object. It's very hard to leave. Extremely hard.
I'm a fool for falling asleep on the sofa, but the scene in front of me is also quite bizarre.
The low table is cluttered with textbooks and notebooks, and Principal Nezu is standing atop a stack of workbooks. Behind him is a whiteboard that's been adjusted to his height. It seems this Mouse-Teacher was giving Himiko a private lesson here.
By the way, what time is it? I look around, but for some reason, there are no clocks. Strange, there was one hanging on the wall before I fell asleep...
"As for the clock, I removed it while you were sleeping," Nezu said. "I thought you wouldn't be able to rest if you were worrying about the time."
"That was unnecessary consideration, Principal. More importantly, how long was I out?"
"Exactly six hours. You were fast asleep."
"And Playful Cloud? More importantly, did any Curses show up?"
"None. If they had, I would have woken you immediately. Your ability to sleep soundly is proof of our peace."
Well, I suppose that's true. While I should reflect on the fact that I let my guard down, I should be glad that nothing happened.
...I was completely careless. Pathetic. I have to pull myself together. As it stands, I am the only one capable of fighting Curses.
"Mawari-san."
"What is it?"
Don't make such a formal face. You are the Principal, and I am the student. I don't know how many years are between us, but a teacher shouldn't cast their eyes down in front of a child.
"At present, you are the only one who can oppose the Curses. I feel terrible for letting things come to this and putting the burden on your shoulders."
"Stop. I'm not exorcising Curses because I want an apology."
"It shouldn't happen that a teacher forces a student into danger. But as it stands, we have no other means but to rely on you. ...Please, lend us your strength. Naturally, we will provide the maximum amount of backup possible. Please, let us do that."
...I told you, don't bow your head. It's nothing but a bother. As long as I am a Jujutsu Sorcerer, I cannot ignore Curses. Especially at a school, where children are in danger. So, even if no one asks me, I will do it of my own accord. I exorcise Curses because I want to.
I don't need apologies or thanks for something I do for myself. I'd feel much better if you just stayed quiet about it.
Besides, don't talk like that in front of Himiko. What will you do if she gets upset?
"Stop it. I'm doing this because I want to. If you understand, then don't ask again. Don't bow. You are the master of this place, aren't you?"
"Precisely because I am the Principal of U.A., I must bow. Mawari-san, please lend us your strength."
"...Fine. I understand. However, Principal Nezu... persuading Himiko is going to be... quite the chore."
After all, she's glaring at you with everything she's got right now. What are you going to do about this? Don't look at me. Whatever happens, I'm staying out of it.
Himiko is terrifying when she's angry, you know? Truly terrifying.
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