When I asked her why the girl sitting next to me was so venomous, she said, "Because I want to marry you in the future," and school life became a lot more fun. - Chapter 1

TL: Dead Flamer

 

ED: Monte

 

The Girl Who’s Only Strict with Me.

 

At first, I thought I was very lucky to be sitting next to such a beautiful girl.

 

“Your hair is always so unkempt. Are you even trying?”

 

—Is what she said with contempt, as she glared at me with her sharp, discerning eyes.

 

Her smooth black hair fluttered.

 

It is true, I don’t have beautiful hair like you.

 

“…Haaa~, sorry.”

 

I really wanted to say something back, but there was no way a worthless, ordinary guy like me could argue with one of the most beautiful girls in the school.

 

I guess I have no choice but to endure yet another day of this woman’s poisonous tongue.

 

“Sakurako-chan, good morning.”

 

However, when a girl calls out to this abusive woman—

 

“Oh, good morning.”

 

—she shows her a smile she’d never direct towards me.

 

If it was a woman who hurled insults at everyone else then I could look the other way and think “Oh, so she’s that kind of person” and give up.

 

You know what’s annoying? It’s only with me that she uses abusive language and it’s very cold.

 

“Greetings, Sakura. You look beautiful today as well.”

 

“Hey〜, don’t call me that.”

 

Moreover, she’s not only kind to girls, but to boys as well.

 

(Of course, me being the exception.)

 

“What’s your problem? Could you stop staring at me with those murky fisheyes? You should straighten yourself up.”

 

The hell’s with this?

 

My school life is so ass.

 

Being the loner that I am, I was sitting on a bench in the corner of courtyard, alone while stuffing my mouth with a loaf of bread.

 

“It’s so delicious.”

 

From the outside, I might look like some sad guy, but for me, this was a moment where I could have a small amount of peace.

 

This cheap croquette bread is soothing to the soul.

 

“Hey, Kasuga-kun.”

 

Then, I heard an unpleasant voice.

 

I tried to ignore the sound as if I didn’t notice it, but…

 

“You can hear me, right? Kasuga Kouichi-kun…!”

 

 

“Well, well, well. Isn’t that Sakurako Tojo?.”

 

“Why did you call me by my full name? You’re annoying.”

 

You call me that, too.

 

“What are you eating?”

 

“You know what I’m eating. Croquette bread from the store.”

 

“That’s not very nutritious, you know? That’s why you look so gutless.”

 

She’s always saying whatever she wants as long as people are quiet…

 

“You know what, this has been annoying me, why do you only abuse me with your venomous language?”

 

“What…? Why did you ask me this question so suddenly?”

 

“…In the beginning, I thought I was really lucky to be in the same class as Tojo, the most beautiful girl in the school, and even to be next to her… If this was the case, now I think I would have been happier if I had never been involved in any of the school life.”

 

I poured out my pent up feelings.

 

Tojo didn’t say anything, just stared at me quietly.

 

I’m sure she’s using her clever mind to come up with another tongue-in-cheek response to strike me down.

 

“…can’t help it.”

 

“What?”

 

“Because I want to… marry you in the future.”

 

“Oh, I see. Marry me…”

 

Wait. What did she just say? I must be hearing things.

 

“Sorry…, can you say that again?”

 

“What, are you trying to tease me?! …I want to marry you in the future. That’s why I’m saying so many things to make you a great husband!”

 

Tojo’s shout echoed in the crisp spring sky.

 

“…… Is this supposed to be some kind of a prank?”

 

“No, it’s not.”

 

“So, then, does… Tojo like me?”

 

“Don’t make me say it…”

 

“What? Why…? Umm, what do you like about me?”

 

“Well, I like the fact that you’re always alone and that you have your own… identity.”

 

So, she’s just saying I’m boring.

 

“And I think it’s cute that he’s a bit of a jerk…”

 

You don’t think I like dame?

 

“But you can’t stay useless forever. In order to have a happy family in the future, you have to be a good person…”

 

Who is this girl?

 

It’s not the school beauty that everyone longs for, nor is it the tongue-in-cheek woman who verbally beats me mercilessly.

 

It was just a girl in love.

 

Is this really happening…?

 

You’re so cute!

 

“Hey, hey, don’t stare at me so closely…”

 

“Huh? Oh, sorry…”

 

I took a small sip from my milk carton to cover up my mistake.

 

“So, what did you think of…?”

 

“What?”

 

“I, umm, just said it on the spur of the moment… Are you going to marry me in the future?”

 

“No, no, it’s too far in the future to think about and too heavy to talk about right now…”

 

When I said that, Tojo dipped her toe in the water.

 

“I see… I’m a heavy woman, aren’t I?”

 

“No, no, no, I didn’t say that.”

 

“So you don’t hate me?”

 

Tojo cried out in pain.

 

“I’m not saying that. Well, to be honest, I didn’t like you before.”

 

“Zune…”

 

“But now that I know how you feel, I think I like you… a lot more.”

 

“…really?”

 

“Yeah. It’s true.”

 

When I said this softly, Tojo’s face brightened.

 

“Thank you, Kasuga-kun.”

 

 

Tojo smiled and said.

 

“Well, I’m going to continue to spank you. That’s the plan.”

 

“Oh, really? Be a little nicer…”

 

“Dame♡, take this as a whip of love. In return, I’ll be… kind to you when we’re alone…♡”

 

Tojo twisted around, holding her reddened cheeks with both hands.

 

“I’ll be back soon. Kasuga-kun, don’t be late for class.”

 

“Oh, yeah.”

 

“And don’t buy bread and juice from the store again. It’s not good for your health if you eat that kind of food all the time.”

 

“Yeah, but then what food would be—”

 

“I’ll make you lunch next time.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You can look forward to it.”

 

I’m not sure why she smiled so fearlessly at the end, but she walked away.

 

“…What the hell is with that girl?”

 

I was stunned, but my mouth was grinning a little.

 

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