Beyond the Hero’s Death – 56 | Sousaku – 創作

Episode 56: Meet Again② ~Transfer Student Magami-san~

TLN: Magami can be translated as “deity of the space that connects places”, also, it can also be read as “Mashin”, and I need to remind you that the name of the Devil in japanese was “Majin”.

So I went to school with Al and Falty, and when the three of us entered the classroom, everyone turned to look at us…… mainly at me and Al. From what I overheard, it seems everyone was talking about us. ……During the Golden Week, two guys got caught in an NTR situation, so yeah, that's probably to be expected. As a topic for impressionable high schoolers, it's top-notch.
While reaching my seat, the boys offered words of comfort, and while Al was being worried over by the girls, the same girls whispered among themselves about how lifeless my face looked or how big and scary I was. ……I kinda feel like I'm getting roasted by the girls in the chaos, but if I let it get to me, I'll lose.

"Well, I suppose that's just a matter of personal taste."

Falty tried to comfort me with words that may or may not have helped, but that kindness…… it makes me want to cry.

As we sat down talking about such things, the time bell soon rang and our homeroom teacher, Irei-sensei, entered the classroom. Well, today as always, she's a beauty with some seriously impressive chest equipment.
She's an incredibly sexy teacher whose overflowing charm makes her wildly popular with male students and teachers alike (especially boob-obsessed guys). Yet she's also one of the school's three most beautiful women, respected by girls for her skill in love advice and handling men. Incidentally, Irei-sensei is unmarried but seems to have a child; I once ran into Irei-sensei and her daughter while shopping.
Though she wasn't her biological daughter, they were such a close mother-daughter pair that blood ties didn't matter at all. ……She was a fair-skinned, adorable little girl.

"Hey everyone, good morning～."

Everyone responded energetically to Irei-sensei's words; clearly, she is popular in this class too. After that, she told spoke about various miscellaneous matters, then looked hesitant while glancing at the empty seat next to me before speaking up.

"……It's unfortunate about Shanai-san, but everyone needs to buckle down, okay? "

The empty seat next to me was occupied by my childhood friend and ex-girlfriend, Shanai. ……She is no longer in school since she pulled off a speedy expulsion during Golden Week, and she's moved away, so I don't even know where she went.
Irei-sensei, as if to dispel the awkward atmosphere, deliberately raised her voice brightly and spoke slowly so the entire class could hear.

"Also, starting today, we'll have a new classmate joining us～. A transfer student will be joining our school."

The moment everyone heard “transfer student,” the heavy atmosphere from just moments ago vanished, and the whole class erupted in commotion. Frankly speaking, it was completely unexpected and utterly sudden, so it's hardly surprising.

"Alright, come on in～. Meet Tsukasa Magami-san, the new transfer student."

―――Following Irei-sensei's words, the classroom door opened, and a girl with black hair swaying as she walked entered.

The moment that girl entered, the classroom fell completely silent—because she was an overwhelmingly beautiful girl, so inhumanly perfect it was impossible to believe. It wasn't some cheap trick like plastic surgery or makeup. I caught a glimpse of something even more outrageous.
Her long black hair and eyes that seemed to swallow you whole, her features and figure so perfectly proportioned that even the idols around here couldn't hold a candle to her.

"I'm Tsukasa Magami. Nice to meet you as of today."

Saying that, she smiled—just a faint, indescribable smile playing around her lips—and looked straight at me. ……Why me, of all people? Just as I thought that, I realized—was this the same girl I saw on my way to school this morning?

"Magami-san transferred here with a perfect score on the entrance exam. That's pretty awesome, isn't it? Your seat…… The seat next to Amagahara-kun is open, so why don't you just use that for now? "

In response to Irei-sensei's words, Magami-san quietly nodded and walked toward here.
My childhood friend—or rather, my dirtbag friend—got expelled super fast during Golden Week, so her seat was open. Looks like that's where Magami-san ended up sitting…… Well, I guess that makes sense.
Everyone was transfixed by her overwhelming presence and beauty, yet her gaze remained fixed on me.

"Hello, Amagaha Raoul to kun. (amagaha rauru to kun.)"

Magami-san stopped right beside me, flashed a smile, and beamed. Why did she call me that? ? Something feels off about the pronunciation, intonation, and pauses. More than that…… What is it? My instincts are telling me.

―――Dodge.

"……Whoa?! ! "

At that instant, I dodged by stepping sideways with all my might, while at the same time, Magami-san dove through the space I had just occupied with zero preparatory movement.

"……Was it that obvious? ! "

As Magami-san lunged toward me, arms outstretched, diving in as if to hug me, her sudden, unexpected action sent the classroom into an uproar. Behind me, Falty caught her with her small frame……Nice catch! !
“Hey, what the heck? ! ? ! ? "

Falty's getting better at this—even while confused, she reacted perfectly to keep Magami-san from falling……! Well, never mind that. What the hell is this girl doing suddenly jumping on me like that?

"Fufufu, how cold…… So this is what they call tease and deny?"

Even when suddenly lunging at someone only to be dodged, Magami-san somehow seemed pleased (?). ……What the heck is up with this girl! ?

"What the hell are you talking about? I don't understand a single word! Or wait—we've never met before, right? ! "

Honestly, I don't recall ever meeting someone this unbelievably beautiful.
Everyone in the classroom is holding their breath, watching how things unfold, but I don't like being the center of attention like this. I want to live peacefully and quietly, like a plant……! !
But while I was on high alert, Magami-san showed signs of lamenting.

"Ah, how cold…… Aren’t you and I bound by a past-life bond?"

P-past life? Whoa, is this girl delusional……? Or is she the type who's all set on a certain herb? ?

"……Hey, what happened between you and this girl? "

Falty glared at me with cold eyes, but I didn't care—I hadn't done anything! Really! ! Believe me! !

―――But my hopes were in vain, and I ended up being hounded by the transfer student all morning that day.

Since she sat next to me, she'd stare intently at my face with a big smile whenever I showed her my textbook or during breaks, and she even tried to follow me to the bathroom.
And every time I speak to Magami-san, she lights up with a delighted smile, so Falty in the back seat keeps shooting me suspicious glances that feel like knives stabbing into my back. ……What is going on?! ?
You think it's fun to mess with a big, clumsy nobody like me? ! And everyone's super curious about what's up with Magami-san and keeps asking me about it, but seriously, I don't know. I'm the one who has questions!

Before I knew it, Magami-san was right beside me, so I'd keep my distance without letting my guard down. But every time I did, she'd make a face like a sad emoticon and get all downcast. And then the girls started blaming me…… I guess some of them were just curious because they found something interesting to gossip about, but isn't that just way too unreasonable? !

"―――Why Falty? Why does Rao…… Amagahara-kun avoid me?"

"When a beauty like Magami comes on so strong, who wouldn’t do the same?"

On the other hand, she seemed to hit it off with Falty, becoming very close in a short time, and was sighing as she comforted Magami-san's lament.
They're chatting with such ease, as if they've known each other for ages, but Falty says today is their first meeting. ……They talked as if they'd been friends for decades, even centuries, instantly hitting it off. Before they knew it, Magami was calling Falty by her first name, and Falty was calling the transfer student Magami in return.
……Is this what they refer to as women's solidarity? I don't know.