Chapter 68

"Yuki's purpose... huh."

During lunch break, Kasa Sōji stood on the school rooftop, gazing at the scenery outside as he muttered to himself.

(With that much power, strong allies, and an unknown background, it's indeed full of questions. If I think about it normally, I'd suspect he has some kind of purpose...)

Sōji recalled his conversation with Ryūkai the other day as he pondered.

About Kōsuke's true identity and purpose, and his own future...

"Well, it doesn't matter. He doesn't seem like a bad person. First, I should repay his kindness."

However, Sōji quickly reached a conclusion.

Sōji, who had somehow become the leader of the largest delinquent group in the school, had an instinctive talent for distinguishing between good and bad people. He was aware of this ability, so he had no doubt about whether someone was trustworthy.

Moreover, being someone who always repaid debts of gratitude, he had no hesitation about his future relationship with Kōsuke.

"Huh? Someone's here?"

Suddenly, the sound of the rooftop door opening caught his attention. Sōji quickly hid behind something.

(Shit! I was thinking about things I didn't want to be heard, so I ended up hiding... Wait, it's Yuki!?)

A man and a woman appeared on the rooftop. One was an unfamiliar woman, but the other was Kōsuke Yuki, whom Sōji knew well.

(Damn, what should I do...)

Sōji completely lost his timing to leave and quietly held his breath in hiding.

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"I'm sorry for dragging you out suddenly."

"It's fine, but what do you need?"

What could he possibly need? I've seen Hanaen Senpai on TV, but this is the first time meeting her in person. Of course, I've never spoken to her before.

"I heard a rumor that Yuki-kun is quite strong, right? I heard you made Kasa-kun your underling and took down a bear-like man with your bare hands."

"That's not exactly... entirely false."

I never made Sōji my underling, but I did take down a man who looked stronger than a bear... using the 'Dissolution' ability to melt his clothes and get him arrested for public indecency.

By the way, Sōji was a delinquent leader.

"I see. So, how about a little part-time job?"

What, what? Scary. A job introduced after asking if I'm strong is definitely suspicious.

"I'll pass."

"What, why!?"

"Because it's definitely a suspicious job. It's scary."

"It's not suspicious at all! Bodyguard! I want you to guard my mother's employees. She runs a few businesses, and I need someone to protect them."

"Why not hire professional bodyguards?"

"It seems they're all booked."

Is it the busy season for bodyguards?

"By the way, the pay is pretty good. The rate might vary by day, but it's 10,000 yen per hour! A short-term contract for one month. How about it?"

"10,000 yen per hour!?"

Suspicious. Too suspicious. But... 10,000 yen per hour.

I can't spare much time on weekdays, but I can work for three hours. That's 30,000 yen a day. For a month... it's more than enough to cover my expenses.

"10,000... 10,000 yen per hour... Hanaen Senpai, I'll do it."

"Great! And you can call me Risa Senpai with respect."

"Understood, Risa Senpai."

Risa Senpai, hearing my answer, explained the details happily.

"Then, how about meeting at Sapporo Station after school? Someone from my mother's staff will pick you up."

"Got it. I'll do my best."

At least, I saved the trouble of looking for a part-time job. I don't know what kind of work it is, but I'll do my best. If it's suspicious, I'll run away.

With that in mind, I returned to the classroom and was immediately hit by a storm of murderous intent and questions. I immediately fled.

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"Yuki... with that much power, and short on money?"

Learning about Kōsuke's mysterious financial situation only deepened Sōji's doubts.