Ch. 14 - Nogami Izumi Strikes
A healthy body is the foundation of success. From the fourth morning after waking up in this new world, Harutaki had started a disciplined routine: head out early for exercise, come home dripping with sweat, then wash up and eat the breakfast prepared by his little sister.
Lucky for him, their home wasn’t just in Minato Ward; it was in one of its better neighborhoods. Out on the quiet streets at dawn, there were no pedestrians, not even a single car.
The perfect place for a morning run.
And the best part? Coming home to a freshly made breakfast from Ayaka, his sister. It filled him with a happiness that made the day feel unbeatable.
Unfortunately, that happiness didn’t last long.
Because the moment he arrived at school, stepped into his classroom, and stood frozen before his completely empty seat—
The warm feeling from Ayaka’s lovingly made breakfast lost all its warmth in an instant.
The 2-3 classroom was dead silent, as solemn as a courtroom.
He swept his gaze around. His classmates, already seated, hurriedly avoided eye contact, turning away as though even looking at him was forbidden.
It was obvious who was on trial here: Hoshikawa Harutaki.
And when he noticed Nogami smiling sweetly, watching his reaction with far too much interest—