Book 2: Chapter 1: part 3
Unlike lunchtime, after school feels more comfortable since there’s no need to be worried about personal relationships.
Also, I don’t really stand out if I try to go back to the dorms right after school since there are quite a few people who do the same.
There’s some merit in being able to disappear into the crowd like a ninja. If I stick to the back of a group of friends, I can pretend to be a part of their group.
“…How sad.”
I was satisfied with myself for skillfully pretending that I had friends, but in the first place, there isn’t anyone in this school that cares about who I hang out with.
“Sudou. I have something to tell you. Come to the staff room.”
Sudou, who was trying to quickly leave the classroom, was stopped by Chiyabashira-sensei.
“Hah? What business do you have with me? I have basketball practice now.”
Feeling listless, he opened his bag, grabbed his uniform and showed it to Sensei.