'The Ace of Spades of Kamen Rider Blade? Is that the card Blade transforms with? The spade on this fountain pen wasn't because the old man liked playing poker after all. Could it be Kamen Rider Blade's transformation device? Was Dad secretly a Kamen Rider all this time without me knowing?'
Kamiyama Rikuo couldn't help but be shocked.
'I've lived here for two years, and you're telling me this is a world with Kamen Rider? What are they fighting against then? I haven't seen any Kaijin in this world. Speaking of which, Dad looked very emaciated when he passed away. Could it be that the rider system caused his body to become fragile?'
Rikuo couldn't help but complain.
'Speaking of which, Kamen Rider Blade is a rider with a proper work unit system, right? I'm a teenager who still has to earn money for school, and I don't have the salary support from Blade's work. I can't just not eat beef, can I?'
Thinking of this, Rikuo felt even more bitter. His expression was twisted and cracked like a Pompeii fresco after a heavy rain.
"Are you alright? Is your wound hurting again, or are there any after-effects?"
When Sakiko saw his expression, her initial reaction was to struggle to maintain composure, but Sakiko's many years of etiquette training weren't for nothing. She then began to inquire about Rikuo's physical condition.
"My body is fine, I'm just thinking about the apartment, and then about my wallet. My heart is starting to ache."
Rikuo only said half of it, the half about his wallet making his heart ache.
'I still need to think about where to live next.'
Thinking this, Rikuo's expression became even more pained and twisted.
"You don't need to worry about that. I've already discussed it with the landlord (Landlord: Yes, the gas leak was my doing. I voluntarily compensate for treatment and financial losses). He will take responsibility, after all, such a big safety hazard, even in such a cheap apartment, shouldn't be allowed, desuwa. You should rest well and not worry about these things, desuwa."
Sakiko spoke more and more excitedly, even accidentally revealing her young lady's verbal tic. But Sakiko herself didn't notice this, only showing a serious and earnest expression.
However, there was no seriousness in that expression; only a pure, warm glow like moonlight. At this moment, Rikuo felt as if he had returned to Crychic (Soyo: LOL, as if Crychic had you in it). Sakiko herself should be like this.
'If I could marry Sakiko-sensei, I'd be willing even if it meant driving luxury cars and living in a villa.'
Rikuo thought this as he looked at the serious yet cute Sakiko.
"Then I thank Togawa-san. There's an old saying: 'Customers are the parents of merchants.' If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to acknowledge you as my godparent."
Rikuo made a timely joke. Sakiko was also amused, and her serious, earnest expression instantly vanished from her face.
"So Kamiyama-san is such an interesting person, I thought..."
Sakiko said with a smile, but stopped halfway through her sentence.
"Togawa-san means that given my father and economic circumstances, I might be a rational but reclusive person. But life is already so difficult; if you make your own mood even worse, wouldn't life be even more meaningless? In short, instead of living with deep bitterness, it's better to think about how to live happily. Smiley, smiley."
Rikuo had watched MyGO, so he knew the kind of pressure Sakiko was bearing alone. So he wanted to offer some advice in his own way.
'Perhaps this way, Sakiko's knot in her heart can be untied, and she can reconcile with everyone in Crychic? Just kidding, they all say Sakiko-sensei's only hard part is her mouth.'
"That's true, Kamiyama-san. Perhaps your words can bring me great inspiration."
Sakiko returned a smile, thinking that perhaps she could open up a little, and if she were a little less proud, perhaps everyone wouldn't... Sakiko is just that kind of person. Her attitude towards strangers is often more friendly and easygoing than towards those close to her. This might make people feel a bit strange, but it is part of her personality.
However, we cannot make groundless accusations or slanders against her simply because of this characteristic. Everyone has their unique personality and way of behaving, and we should view others with tolerance and understanding.
Moreover, it is inappropriate to compare Sakiko to the great kami. Kami is an existence with special meaning and influence, and we should treat it with reverence, not casually tease or slander it.
Therefore, let us discard prejudice and misunderstanding, and evaluate people like Sakiko with an objective and rational attitude, while also respecting those things we should revere.
"If I have been of help to Togawa-san, then it is my honor."
Just then, a cucumber spirit approached and knocked on the ward door.
"Saki, school."
Truly Wakaba Mutsumi, her casual opening was a three-character masterpiece.
"Then Kamiyama-san, you rest first, we'll be leaving now."
Sakiko watched Rikuo wake up normally and felt relieved. Today was the opening ceremony, and as the top student in her grade, Sakiko naturally had to give a speech. Sakiko could not go against the school's wishes in this regard for the sake of Haneoka's high scholarship. Although, if Rikuo hadn't woken up, Sakiko might have refused earlier.
"Okay, Togawa-san. Please help me ask for leave from school. If I remember correctly, Togawa-san is also from Haneoka High School, right?"
Rikuo, of course, knew Sakiko was from Haneoka, having watched MyGO. So, as an injured person with only one page in his household register and a destroyed phone, he could only trouble Sakiko to help him ask for leave.
"Okay, Kamiyama-san."
It was already late, so Sakiko didn't say much more and pulled Mutsumi at the door away. What did Mutsumi understand? She just followed Sakiko blankly, even though Mutsumi didn't attend Haneoka (and Tsukinomori prohibits pick-ups and drop-offs). Poor Mutsumi still had to take the train by herself to Tsukinomori.
"Mutsumi, hurry up, we're going to be late. Oh, by the way, Mutsumi, you go take the train by yourself first. You don't need to come with me to Haneoka; you'll be late too, won't you?"
Yes, Sakiko does care about Mutsumi. Do you have a Sakiko like that?
Just then, a bitter woman (not actually a bitter woman) with brown hair walked by, clutching her small bag (she was really just passing by).
"Is that Saki-chan? Why is Saki-chan coming out of the hospital, and Mutsumi-chan is there too. Could it be that something unexpected happened? It wouldn't be related to Crychic's disbandment, would it?"
Tsukinomori Female Agent Number One, Nagasaki Soyo, has arrived.
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