The Girl Connected to my “Red Thread of Fate” was my Natural Enemy - Chapter 3

TL: samheart564
ED: mpk & ucali (yay more editors)

Chapter 3:

“Well, Akito and Kuonji really don’t get along, do they?” (Ryūya)

“Yeah. I think they were on bad terms even before we started talking with them.” (Neika)

The two people coming up behind me were strangely talking about Kuonji and I. 

 
Well, of course they were. It was in the first year of junior high school that Kuonji and I started to not get along, and it was in the second year of junior high that I started hanging out with Ryūya and Neika. 

The reason we didn’t get along…I don’t know why. 

It happened around 2 weeks after the first midterm exam of junior high school. I still remember it. 

It was in the middle of July, and it was almost time for the first summer vacation of junior high school. Kuonji, from another class, suddenly burst into my classroom.

When she saw me, her first words were: “I’ll never accept an irresponsible ba***rd like you!!” 

You don’t get it, do you? Yeah, I don’t get it either.

At the time, my friends and I were stunned.

It’s true that I wasn’t a very good student at the time, to say the least.

But even then I studied as hard as I could. Even now, my grades are reasonably good. 

Therefore, I had no right to be called an “irresponsible ba***rd” by a woman I’ve just met. What the h**l was she doing?

Even now, I get angry when I remember what happened back then.

…Okay, okay, I’m fine. It seems my brain still recognizes her as my natural enemy. 

When I arrived in the classroom of Class 1-5, I saw some of my female classmates.

It was the fashionable group of gals in the class. Though it’s only been half a month since their high school life started, they were already sitting at the top of the caste. 

“Ah, morning Sana-tan.” (Hiyori)

One of the girls saw me and started a conversation.

She had pale pink dyed hair, a shirt that was open to the third button, and a very short skirt. She was what I would call a typical gal. 

However, her makeup was natural and not at all ugly.

Her baby face and sweet voice made her look younger than she was. 

Hiyori Tsuchimikado.

Just a friend I met through fate. 

“Morning, Tsuchimikado.” (Akito)

“Muu, call me Hiyori~. It sounds so formal when you call me by my surname, I hate it.” (Hiyori)  

“Why? It’s a cool name, Tsuchimikado.” (Akito)

“Hi, yo, ri.” (Hiyori)

What kind of kid is this?

The tanned gal next to her, who was watching the exchange, looked back and forth at me and Tsuchimikado and asked with a curious expression.

“Ehh~ what, what? Hiyorin and Sanada are acquaintances?” (Tanned gal)

“Yeah. He’s my 「Fated Person」.” (Hiyori)

—–HUH!?—–

What did she just say?

“Akki, seriously?” (Neika)

“This guy’s a real piece of work.” (Ryūya)
[TLN: Never explained when Neika and Ryūya came…]

“Hold up, Neika, Ryūya. No, No! Tsuchimikado, don’t say anything that might cause a misunderstanding!” (Akito) 

I flicked Tsuchimikado’s forehead. Even with an “Ouch!” she looked delighted as she rubbed her head.  This girl…

With a small sigh, the tanned gal opened her mouth.

“Hey? Hey? Hiyorin, why did you say Sanada was your 「Fated Person」?” (Tanned gal)

“Hmm. Well you see, when Hiyori was on her way to take the entrance exam, I was severely mol*sted. I was so scared that I couldn’t even speak. The one who saved me was Sana-tan.” (Hiyori)
[TLN: Hiyori refers to herself in third person frequently.]

 She gave me a fervent look.

I felt uncomfortable for some reason, and when I averted my eyes towards the hallway–AH!

……

Kuonji was staring at me like a demon…!?

“Riran-chan, you’re even scarier than usual.” (Rion)

“I’m not scary!” (Riran)

Nope, you’re definitely scary.

However, Tsuchimikado, oblivious to Kuonji, continues to talk. 

“At that time, I was so nervous about the entrance exam that I cried like a baby. My make-up was a mess, my head and heart were a mess, and I was like ‘I’m done.’ I felt like I had given up.”

It’s true…At that time when Tsuchimikado was trying, it was too much for her to handle.

It was really hard to watch. 

“But, Sana-tan saved me from that, too. He bought me hot cocoa and sweet chocolate from the convenience store. He did his best to encourage Hiyori until five minutes before the deadline for the reception…Hiyori is here today because of Sana-tan.” (Hiyori)

Tsuchimikado smugly smiled.

When everyone around me heard this, they all shouted in admiration.

“Akito, you did it!” (Ryūya)

“That’s Akki for you. Hey, handsome.” (Neika)

“Stop it, it’s embarrassing.” (Akito)

I don’t help people out of compassion.

The reason why I helped Tsuchimikado was because I knew that she was going to take the exam for Ichou High School. 

If it had been a girl who was taking the exam at a different high school, I probably would have just left it to the station attendant and quickly headed for the exam room.

But when I thought of the effort she had put in to take the exam for the same high school as me, I just couldn’t leave her alone. That’s all.

“That’s why it’s unfortunate. Hiyori thought Sana-tan was the one.” (Hiyori)

“Well well, Hiyori. There’s no such thing as a miracle.” (Tanned gal)

“Boo-!” (Hiyori)

Tsuchimikado drank a pack of juice while the other gals comforted her. 

It’s true that if Tsuchimikado was my 「Fated Person」I would be spoiled for life and become a useless person.

“Then, Tsuchimikado, what is your 「Fated Person」like?” (Akito)

“Normal, I guess. The moment he popped into my head, I thought ‘Oh, I see.’” (Hiyori)

…? Well, I’m not getting much of a reaction.

“Sana-tan? What’s your partner like?” (Hiyori)

“Well, let’s take a seat…” (Akito)

Grab. Grab. Grab.

Both of my shoulders were grabbed by Ryūya, my right hand was grabbed by Neika, and my left hand was grabbed by Tsuchimikado.

“Oi oi, don’t run away boy.” (Ryūya)

“It’ll be a lot easier if you confess now.” (Neika)

“Sana-tan, I want to hear this~” (Hiyori)

Ugh…

I glanced at Kuonji to avert my eyes.

Kuonji was talking to Ryūgūin, but she was listening in perfectly.

I’m not sure what to say.

I hate her, I hate her. 

I want to say that she’s my natural enemy, and we’re always fighting each other.

But…in the back of my head, I don’t want her to get hurt…

“…Normal…I guess?” (Akito)

“Then, who’s cuter, she or Hiyori?” (Hiyori)

“It’s hard to pick a favorite, but you’re both cute. But I personally prefer my 「Fated Person」because she’s cuter and I li– Ha!?” (Akito)

I-I was asked if I thought she was cute, so I said she was cute…! Kuonji is…!? …Thank goodness, she was so engrossed in her conversation with Ryuuguin that she didn’t hear me.

“What~? She’s cuter than our Hiyorin~?” (Gal 1)

“Hiyorin is definitely prettier than her.” (Gal 2)

“Hiyorin is definitely cuter. Ehehe~” (Gal 3)

Tsuchimikado is happy to be sandwiched between the gals from all sides. 

I’m not going to delve any further into this story.

“Well then, I have a day job to do.” (Akito)

“Akito, I’ll ask you later.” (Ryūya)

“Don’t run away, Akki.” (Neika)

Shut up. 

“Riran-chan, what’s wrong with your face?” (Rion)

“It’s nothing!” (Riran)

TLN: Hey guys it’s Sam. Thank you so much for all the support. I’ll try and meet a once a month quota minimum. I got a kofi if you wanna support your boy. Join the discord as well if you want updates not only on this series, but other series as well.