I (30), Who Works for a Black Company and Died While Regretting My Gloomy Life, Started Over From High School!

Chapter 162: The Expected Reactions from Some

(Bonus Chapter 3/3 By atacostand. Thanks again!)

And as we were making a commotion like that

There! Its not just Shijouin, but that guy Niihama too!

A resounding voice echoed from the entrance of the cafeteria, and at the same time, five male students boldly approached our table.

They varied in type, some with solid athletic builds, others with a more carefree demeanor, but they all shared one thing in common.

A strong, almost arrogant confidence emanating from their faces.

Wh-who are these guys? They just came marching in all of a sudden

Thats oh, theyre probably the ones who were eyeing Haruka before summer break.

Upon hearing Fudehashis explanation, which made Ginjis eyes widen, I recalled these guys myself.

This was something Id heard from Fudehashi It seemed that from early spring, as they saw me getting closer to Haruka, some guys from outside our class thought, If Niihama, a guy who doesnt stand out, can get close to Shijouin, then a cool guy like me should have no problem winning her over! And they got all fired up.

Then, around the end of summer vacation, the unspoken agreement of No surprise confessions to Shijouin! had gradually lost its effect. If Haruka hadnt fallen ill and been absent from school for over a month, the approaches might have increased even further, Fudehashi had mentioned.

Um, excuse me, do you need something from me? Im in the middle of catching up with my friends after a long time, so if you could come back later

Shijouin-san! I heard a rumor that you started dating that guy Niihama, but that must be a mistake, right!?

The strapping male student who stood in front of us declared loudly as his opening statement, causing all the students in the cafeteria to stir, focusing their attention on us.

Hey, whats the deal!? I mean, I dont think something like that could actually happen, but I want it cleared up, you know!

They pressed Haruka as if it were the most natural thing to do. I sighed. Why did Haruka have to explain herself to these guys?

(Well, it was within my expectations that guys like these would start showing up once Haruka and I started dating.)

Thanks to deepening our bonds during the cultural festival and sports festival, the students in my class never really questioned how close Haruka and I were. But outside of class, there were plenty of guys who wanted to make Haruka their girlfriend.

If those guys heard that Haruka was dating Niihama, the kind of geeky guy, some, if not all of them, would be unable to contain themselves.

(Then Ill just ask them to leave. Theres no need to hide our relationship anymore, and its not that difficult)

While muttering to myself, just as I was about to rise from my seat

No, that rumor is not wrong.

Facing the troublesome male students head-on, Haruka spoke up before me, clearly and with unwavering determination.

I am in a relationship with Shinichirou-kun.

With this statement, the entire cafeteria erupted into a tremendous uproar.

Considering the rumors already circulating due to our carelessness today, this unequivocal declaration was, in a sense, the phrase everyone had been most eager to hear, causing bewildered voices and even screams of despair to rise from all corners of the cafeteria.

W-What!? Is this a joke!?Is this for real!?Th-This cant be Shijouin-san!A-Aaaaahhhhh! My brain my brain is being obliterated!

The commotion was even more chaotic than I had imagined.

W-What the heck are they talking about!? Shijouin with someone like him!?

I have the exact same feeling but telling them that wont change a thing, Yamahira-kun. Among them, its unacceptable for any guy they look down on to become Harukas boyfriendits against their principles.

Yes, they were a group of five, not as flamboyant as Prince Mitani with whom I had some disagreement before (apparently, he became strangely subdued after his pride was shattered by Haruka). These five were quite influential among the boys in our grade, strongly aware of their higher status.

Given that I wasnt particularly good at sports and didnt have exceptional looks, Im sure they believed that my relationship with Haruka, the schools idol, contradicted the natural order of things.

Someone geeky and unremarkable like Niihama Shinichirou-kun, is it?

Yeah, thats right! Hes all skinny and looks like a weakling and apparently hes an otaku! Whod even understand dating someone like that?

After dumping us, youre going out with someone like him? Dont you think thats rude!?

Ah, I get it! You must be threatened, Shijouin-san! Alright, leave it to us! Well take care of him and make sure he never gets near you again

The bunch was shouting nonsense, and even I was getting quite fed up with it.

But what was even more startling was the intense fury in my three classmates sitting with me. Fudehashi, who had a determined look, said, Sorry, but I cant stay quiet any longer, while Kazamihara responded with a voice as cold as ice, What a coincidence, I feel the same way.

Even Ginji, who didnt seem like the fighting type, was on the verge of exploding, his face reddening with anger. Who the hell do they think they are! I hate these high-and-mighty bastards!

In this almost explosive atmosphere

Bam!

A deafening sound echoed through the cafeteria, instantly silencing the previously tumultuous scene.

And everyone present turned their attention to the girl named Haruka Shijouin, who had just struck the table with all her might.

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