Episode 57 - Ryoko and Shota’s High School Days (Part 2)

【Ryoko Skips Class to Look for Shota】

“Well, I am an adult, so skipping a class or two should be fine, right?♪”

—Of course it’s not fine. But Ryoko didn’t care. Right now, there was only one thing on her mind: Find Shota!

She carefully tiptoed down the quiet hallway, trying not to get caught by any teachers.

(Ahhh… this nostalgic feeling. It’s been ages…)

Back in her real high school days, she had never dared to skip class like this. But this was special.

She peeked into Class 1-1—no sign of him.

Class 1-2, 1-3… (Wait, he’s not here!?)

“Don’t tell me… he transferred out?”

Just as panic was beginning to set in—

She spotted him. In Class 1-6, in the very back by the window.

Shota was staring out blankly, gazing at the scenery.

(Haaahhh~~ He's so cute……!!!)

He was just sitting there… and yet, her heart overflowed with affection.

(But still, he really should pay attention in class! …Still, he's so cute…!)

She wanted to keep watching forever, but if she got caught, things would get messy.

Reluctantly, Ryoko returned to her own classroom.

“Sorry! Nurse’s office. Classic excuse, I know…”

She muttered a lazy excuse and took her seat.

But there was no way she could concentrate now.

(I need to figure out how to win him over!)

Her psychic powers were too weak at this stage—abducting him with telekinesis was out of the question.

She had to think of a way to naturally charm Shota in her current high schooler form.

“Alright, I’ll talk to him one-on-one again somehow!”

Her mission was set.

【Mission: Use the Eraser to Lure Shota!】

Between classes.

“Ryoko-san, please go out with me!”

“Sorry, I’m in a hurry, maybe next time♡”

Brushing off the crowd of boys flocking around her, Ryoko made a beeline for Class 1-6.

There he was again—

“……”

Shota, staring out the window just like before.

And this time, a few girls were gathered around him.

“Hey Shota-kun, what club are you in?”

“Are you free this weekend?”

“Hey hey, wanna exchange LINE/WhatsApp info?”

They were giggling and chatting away.

(…Excuse me?)

Something inside Ryoko snapped.

(Aaaahhhhhh!? What the hell do these girls think they’re doing with my Shota!?)

If she were her adult self, she’d have already abducted him with telekinesis by now.

But as a high school student, that wasn’t an option.

(Calm down… I’m an adult. I’m an adult. An adult handles things smartly…)

Then, her eyes landed on the eraser on Shota’s desk.

(That’s it!)

Ryoko subtly moved her finger, triggering a faint burst of telekinesis.

Ssssh—

“……?”

The eraser slowly began to glide across the desk.

“Huh…?” Shota noticed.

(Yes, yes… keep watching!)

The eraser inched its way toward the edge, then down toward the hallway.

“…What the?” Shota murmured, puzzled.

His curiosity piqued, he stood up and followed the eraser out the classroom door.

(Now!)

Waiting just outside, Ryoko grabbed his hand the second he stepped out—

“Come with me, Shota-kun!”

And off they ran, up the stairs—straight to the empty rooftop!