Chapter 33: Morning Chirp

Chirp chirp. I could hear the birds chirping.

　I woke up my upper body and looked at Sakurako-sensei, who was lying next to me.

　She was breathing softly in her sleep. –Cute.

　If the clerk hadn’t stopped me there last night, I would have kissed her just like that.

　It’s a vile act to take advantage of someone who has been through a scary experience and is losing their judgment due to fear, and kiss them. I am the worst kind of man.

　I can’t thank the shopkeeper enough for stopping my foolishness.

“Nnn …… good morning.”

　Sensei woke up.

“Good morning, Sakurako.”

　I don’t mind calling Himari or Shino by their given names, but I feel uncomfortable calling Sensei by hers. It’s like saying, “You’re my woman.”

　We ate our mornings in silence, and then quickly headed to the station to catch the train.

　The train was rattling, but Sensei was sitting right next to me. I felt a little embarrassed.

“Hey Yagami-kun……”

“Yes, what is it?”

” That thing last nigh …… did you try to kiss me ……?”

　My heart skipped a beat.

{1 [“Yes, I did.”] }

{2 [“Not just kissing, but more than that.”] }

　–Okay, let’s play this out gracefully.

“Yes, I did.”

“I see. ……”

　She smiled and began to trace her lips repeatedly with her middle finger. It was so sexy.

“I’m sorry …… for taking advantage of you when you were weak. ……”

“It’s …… okay. Hey, is it possible that I was your first kiss, Yagami-kun?”

　Seriously,……, you’ve asked a ridiculous question again,……, what on earth is your intention in asking such a question?

“Yeah, well, ……”

“….I see. I’m sorry about that”

“No, not at all. I’m glad it was Sensei.”

“Really?　I’m glad.”

　The teacher chuckles. Cute.

“Hmm ……, have you been seeing anyone else ……?”

“Yeah, well, …….”

“Heh, so it’s just me. …… Maybe I’ve done something wrong to 2 people.”

　Two people?　Who are you talking about?　I was about to ask Sensei about it, but seeing her expression, I was at a loss for words.

　Sakurako-sensei had a winning smile on her face that made me shiver.

　Where’s your usual poker face?　Honestly, it’s a little scary. ……

　We returned to the Rurikawa residence and were greeted by the three of them

“Welcome back!　You’ve had a rough day!　I didn’t know your fiancé was such a bad guy!”

“Sakurako-chan, I have it on good authority that Ryoichi-san is in police custody.”

　He was still down in the ring. Of course they’ll take him away.

“Is that so ……but I’m sure he’ll be released soon.”

“I think so. But this one is going to hurt his career. I think our father will call off the engagement.”

　That’s good!　It was worth fighting so hard for!

“Good for you, Sensei”

“You ruined my marriage, so you have to take responsibility. ……?”

She put her mouth close to my ear and whispered to me.

“……Eh?”

　Sensei smiled devilishly and walked into the room.

　A few hours later.

“But what to do about the money ……?”

　I mumbled and walked over to the police station.

　I had come to check out the wanted posters. I was worried that I might have been wanted.

“Looks like I’m okay. …… Hmm?　Who is this guy?”

　I felt something tugging at the man on the wanted poster.

“Doi Takahiro. …… He was 53 years old at the time of the murder 20 years ago. That means he’s an old man now. …… Hmmm, the reward is one million yen. ……”

　The moment I saw the sketch on the wall next to it, I ran into the police station.

“Officer!　I know where Doi Takahiro is!”

　I took out the Morita-san figure that my father had given me from my bag and slammed it on the desk.

　I watched from the shadows of the telephone poles as the police raided the apartment building where my father and mother worked.

“I can’t stop the excitement. ……”

　Doi Takahiro would probably come to the police car with his jacket over his head.

　I was so excited to be able to see that scene up close that I had only seen on the news or in dramas. I was so excited.

　But then, 10 minutes later.

“Doi has escaped!”

“Go after him!　Chase him!”

　Are you serious?　You can’t let a murderer escape!　What am I supposed to do if he takes me hostage!

　At that moment, Doi Takahiro, aka Morita’s old man, ran out onto the street from behind the apartment building.

　He was climbing the fence to get over it.

　This is not good!　If he continues like this, he’ll get away before the police arrive!

“Somebody get him, please!”

　The policeman shouted.

{ 1 (Stop Doi Takahiro) }

{2 (Get out of there.) }

　I didn’t think this super mean curse would allow me to escape. ……!

　I would like to escape immediately, but if I let this guy escape, innocent people may be harmed. I have no choice but to do it…….!

　I took out from my bag a stone with a smiling face that my mother had given me.

　And then I threw it at Doi Takahiro.

“Gyaa~!”

　STRIKE!　The stone successfully hit Doi on the side of his head.

　Doi fell on the ground.

“You’ve done it, kid!　That’s it, we got him!”

　The policeman held Doi down and handcuffed him. I’m safe and sound.

　This is how I got the reward of one million yen for a wanted criminal.