NOVEL NEXT Chapter 273: [Trouble-Making Girlfriend]
《Ahahaha, no way! Absolutely not!》
I laughed at the words of the male Secret Service agent.
He and the female ‘E' specialist were frozen together for some reason.
《Oh, I see. You both aren't VTuber fans. So you wouldn't understand》
I decided to explain. I could understand why Shitenno was so determined.
《He's─actually a deep undercover VTuber fan!》
《《…Huh???》》
《I get it as a comrade! He couldn't stand VTubers being mocked, so he was that angry!》
Wow~ My evangelism efforts weren't in vain!
I never imagined I'd create such fervent fans!《《…Sigh》》
Why are they both looking so dumbfounded?
The woman grabbed my shoulder and spoke.
《Listen, Iroha-chan. He indeed likes VTubers. However, it's limited to a specific individual…》
《Hey, stop. Just like men's fights, adults shouldn't butt in there. But… that kid must be having a tough time》
《…Iroha-chan, let's at least learn about romance properly, okay? Haven't you watched any romantic dramas?》
《Hahaha, VTubers don't appear in dramas, you know? Oh, but there was a VTuber-led series drama called ‘Yotsugi-san's Family' that was broadcast on terrestrial TV in the past…》
《This kid…》
The atmosphere started to feel strange.
Just as I thought that the male Secret Service agent coughed to bring the conversation back.
《Anyway, I was observing》
《Well, I was really worried when Iroha-chan charged those delinquents alone. It could have ended up with serious injuries, and intervening was necessary to prevent that》
《I checked their backgrounds, but they weren't even affiliated with gangs. They didn't have guns, knives, or stun guns during the search. Well, it seems they did some drugs, though》
《…I see》
It seems they were doing their job properly.
Since my negligence was part of the cause, I couldn't blame them further.
Giving up, I returned to the delinquents and Shitenno.
The two Secret Service agents provided first aid for them…
Then, a chubby security guard arrived.
He roughly grabbed the delinquent and stood him up.
《It's you again! You caused trouble again! You're getting expelled from our school for sure this time! Don't think it'll end easily. You'll get what you deserve, fitting for scum like you!》
The chubby security guard grabbed the delinquent's hair and tried to take him away.
It seemed to resonate with the head wound. Blood oozed through the bandage, and the delinquent frowned.
《Hey, you! He did something wrong, but he's just a kid! Be more gentle…》
"You're going too far."
"Oh? You rookies. It's fine, treat this scum like this. Come on, hurry up and come!"
The security guard forcibly dragged the delinquent away.
I called out to them, "Wait a minute." Their footsteps stopped.
《…Huh. Listen here, missy》
Releasing the delinquent's hand, the security guard turned towards us. but I ignored him, facing the delinquent.
Due to our height difference, I was glaring down at him intensely.
《Just one more thing. Listen carefully》
《Huh?… What is it?》
The delinquent seemed annoyed. But he glanced around.
After confirming the current situation of being watched, he reluctantly bent forward.
-Slap.
At that moment, I slapped his cheek.
A strangely cute sound echoed, but the purpose was achieved.
"Boo! Serves you right!"
Sticking my tongue out, I quickly distanced myself.
The delinquent stood there with his mouth open, holding his cheek.
"…That's unfair."
For some reason, Shitenno muttered quietly.
"What?" Turning back, he hastily tried to cover it up.
"Not that!? Uh, well! What are you doing? It's dangerous! If you get hit back… And you stopped me, but now you're doing it yourself!"
"Well, I was annoyed, okay? Besides, this isn't a lynching. It's a one-on-one fight."
"A fight… really, you… sigh"
"Heheh"
Finally feeling relieved, I snorted.
I gave him one hit, and for now, I was satisfied.
《That's enough》
I wanted to give him about a hundred hits, but the stuffed animal was safe.
I'll let it go now, I told the delinquent.
《Also, I can read minds, so I know. You'll gradually start to like VTubers. You'll gradually start to like VTubers》
"Hey."
Seeing me trying to brainwash him with nonsense, Shitenno looked at me bewildered.
As for the delinquent.
《Hmm? What? Why are you staring at me like that?》
"…No reason."
He averted his gaze. What's up with him?
I never really understood what girls were thinking, but lately, I don't even understand when it's boys.
《That's enough! Let's go, walk faster!》
This time, the chubby security guard escorted him away.
However, the delinquent stopped suddenly along the way.
《What are you stopping for on your own!? Hurry up and walk! Are you planning to resist!?》
"Hey, you brat."
"Eek!" Even though the delinquent was hit by the security guard, he remained still.
Could it be that he's still angry about the slap earlier!?
As I trembled with fear, he muttered softly.
"…Sorry."
"Huh?"
With those words, the delinquents walked away, his feet carrying him.
The security guard hurriedly followed him.
He didn't look back once.
"Looks like Iroha-chan is a troublemaker~. Well, this guy will surely reform. Or it's the other way around. Even so, past misdeeds won't be forgiven."
That's what the Secret Service woman next to me said.
Thus, the series of disturbances at school ended, and then.
***
《Iroha, you big idiot~~~!》
As soon as I got home, Angu Ogu's angry voice echoed.
Apparently, there was still one problem left―.