Yuuto left school and walked to the back of the building.
"Come out now. I could smell pig manure since I left the infirmary. Did you want to ask me out that badly?" Yuuto called confidently, his expression relaxed and blank.
"Damn, anime-pillow knows we're here... Ooooh... I'm so scared, it's terrible... He's gonna pull his dick out because he thought I'm a pillow," One mocked as the three walked around the corner, meeting Yuuto in the space between the school and the forest nearby.
"Stupid fuck. Running your mouth whenever you feel like it. Don't think you'll get away with it!"
The three stood in front of Yuuto, looking confident. Yuuto noticed brass knuckles on one of them.
"So, you're Aniki, huh?" Yuuto said, raising an eyebrow.
"What's it to you, limp-dick?" Another one of the hoodlums said.
"Do you even know what's about to happen to you?! We're gonna make sure you won't run your mouth off like that to Shiyon-san ever again!" He said confidently, patting his brass knuckles.
"Uhuh." Yuuto replied, recording them using the camera on his phone.
"Smile, cliché-looking delinquents. You're on camera."
Yuuto said, using his phone as a shield as he recorded the three approaching him, with malicious intent in their eyes.
They all laughed.
"This guy is really stupid. You were held back because they caught you with your anime waifu pillow in the bathrooms, right?"
"I bet he carries a sex toy with him all the time. Disgusting asshole. Looking at underage girls while jerking off... Girls from OUR school, no less."
Is that right, Aniki!?" The other member looked at the one wielding brass knuckles with fiery eyes.
"Look at that weird-looking bitch!" He replied, "And the way he talked about Shiyon-san! Of course he does shit like that. We have to beat this fucker up. We have to protect our school!"
'Hmm... Impressive. This school is filled with NTR-friendly tactics. The "If I say you're bad, then you're bad, isn't what I say you did bad?" technique. C+ Class. Not bad. A bully's favorite move. They make assumptions confidently, saying I did something horrible. Then, they actually start believing their own lies. Since they have credibility among their peers, their peers will believe whatever dumb things they say. In no time, everyone will see me as the scum they claim I am. Then, they will paint themselves as heroes, justifying whatever actions they want to do to me. Nice. Taking notes from Male2's insinuation tactics, huh?'
"Well, I guess I'll have to run away then. I'll show this footage to the principal and get you four assholes expelled. Isn't that nice? You'll be tight to each other's asses on your way to homelessness."
They all laughed again, as two more people appeared behind Yuuto, blocking him from all directions.
"Where do you think you can run, pillow-fucker?" One of the students who appeared behind Yuuto said, malice dripping from his voice.
'Damn it. I didn't see these two. They're from different classes... Well then...'
Yuuto looked around him, the group began closing in on him.
'Now what?'
Yuuto clicked his tongue, frustration evident in his expression.
'Hm... These brainless idiots won't see through my bluff. Yeah, that should work.'
"Well, I guess I'll have to upload this evidence online before you can get to me. Forgot to mention this, but it's uploading while I'm recording. All I have to do is press a button, and this will be distri—"
"Shut the fuck up, pillow-fucker!" One of the thugs angrily interrupted Yuuto, his voice dripping with rage. "Everyone in this school fucking hates you. They all know how you disrespected Shiyon-san. We're doing you a favor. If we beat you up now, no one will touch you later..."
A wicked smile stretched across the hoodlum's face. "But we're gonna make sure we beat you up real bad. So that everyone will be 100% sure that you've learned your fucking lesson. Just lie down like a good little bitch, and maybe we'll spare your balls."
His words earned a sinister giggle from everyone around him.
Yuuto looked down, seemingly lost in thought.
'I suppose I could endure the beating and tough it out. I can't let anyone discover my true identity... I'll have to try my best to keep the wig on, though...'
As Yuuto looked down at the dirt, memories of his reflection on wet mud from his time in the mountains flooded his mind.
He remembered the grueling struggle to keep moving, the extra effort it took to push his body forward.
'Right... I can't afford to get injured. I'm Anti-NTR Man..! If I get hurt... it'll be even harder to accomplish what I need to do.'
'I guess I'll have to fight... But something feels off... Ah! I know!'
"Before we start," Yuuto said calmly, lifting his head to face Aniki.
"What's that?! It's too late for your regrets!" Aniki retorted.
"I just realized something..."
Yuuto pointed his finger at the hoodlum, putting his phone back into his pocket.
"You actually DO want to date me, don't you? You've been obsessing over my genitals this whole time!" Yuuto said, smirking mockingly.
"FUCKER!!! WE'RE GONNA FUCKING KILL YOU!!!" They charged at him from all sides.
Yuuto assumed a boxing stance, but then...
"Who's going to kill who now? :)" A calm, soothing, yet eerie voice crept from behind the three hoodlums. With wide arms, it grabbed hold of them, keeping them in place.
At the same time, the other two hoodlums who were behind Yuuto were halted by the swing of a Kendo sword at their heels.
"A-ANIKI?!!" The three called out as they came to a sudden stop, feeling Shiyon's "embrace" from behind.
"Sendo-kun?!" the other two exclaimed as they regained their footing on the ground.
"I asked... Who exactly are you planning to kill, my dear juniors?" Shiyon said with a wide smile, his gaze intense as he looked at his juniors.
"I thought we were past that..."
"A-aniki, wait! He badmouthed you—"
"If you really wanted to show that you care about my feelings, Gon-chun <3, you'd bring me chocolate for Valentine's Day," Shiyon interrupted, tightening his grip on Gon's shoulder, sending shivers down his spine.
"...Because I take this," Shiyon continued, his voice low and menacing, "rather as an attempt to hurt my feelings... And I hate that~..."
He locked his gaze with Gon's eyes, his glare piercing.
Gon shamefully lowered his head.
"I'm sorry... Aniki. I just... I couldn't hold back my anger after hearing this guy's shit talk!" Gon admitted, pointing at Yuuto, who calmly observed the unfolding situation.
'Hm. Interesting. Sendo hasn't said a word. He's usually a bit more talkative,' Yuuto thought, briefly glancing behind him.
Shiyon then raised his head, maintaining eye contact with Sakurai.
"Is that so? You were badmouthing me, Sakurai-chun?"
"What if I did, Organ Harvester?" Yuuto replied casually.
"Fucker!!! You dare to insult—" Gon yelled, attempting to rush forward, but was swiftly halted by Shiyon firmly placing his hand on Gon's shoulder, guiding him back as he walked towards Yuuto.
"Well, well... Sakurai-chun, I believe it's in our best interest to settle this like men. After all, you did badmouth me, and my juniors are watching. Let's have a little chat, shall we?" Shiyon said with a smile, confidently striding towards Yuuto.
'-Or so he claims...'
'...But your expression tells me a different story, Organ Harvester.' Yuuto slightly lowered his chin as he observed Shiyon approaching him.
"Aniki..!?"
"What's he going to do?!"
"You can't reason with that pillow-fucker!"
"You see, Sakurai-chun? It seems that most students in our school hold a negative opinion of you... How about we work together to change that? Consider this as both of us doing each other a small favor. You see, I always wanted to have a deep conversation with you <3"
'Dumbass. The recording is still going. I know exactly what you're planning. I won't help you. The moment you get close enough, I'll pull out my phone and record your sorry ass—' Suddenly, Yuuto felt a swift motion. His phone was being snatched away, and it was none other than Sendo.
Yuuto quickly turned back, his voice calm as he spoke. "Give it back, Sendo. I won't ask twice."
"Sorry, senpai. Aniki told me ta do it. I trust him more than I trust ya." Sendo's voice was lower, yet steady and confident. His fingers moved swiftly, seemingly to stop the recording.
"Atta boy, Sendo-kun!!" The other former delinquent students cheered in praise.
(MAGA - NOTORIOUS queues)
With another click of his tongue, Yuuto turned to face Shiyon, who was getting closer with each step.
"Now, now, Sen-chun. Didn't I tell you that being too honest is a selfish act? You should cherish the feelings of those close to you..." Shiyon said, struggling to contain his widening smile. He was now just a step away from Yuuto.
"...You really have a knack for invading my personal space, Organ Harvester," Yuuto remarked, his gaze fixed on Shiyon, slightly looking up to meet his eyes.
"Haha, what can I say..." Shiyon chuckled, raising both of his arms to the sides.
"Old habits..."
In a blink of an eye, Shiyon swung his fist towards Yuuto's face.
"DIE HARD...!!" Shiyon exclaimed, his smile spreading across his face.
In that moment, Yuuto, the Anti-NTR Man, had a single instinctual thought as Shiyon's fist came dangerously close to his face.
'If that lands, I'm screwed...!' Yuuto's eyes widened, and like a wild beast, he instinctively slid sideways while raising his right arm to assume a boxer's stance, partially blocking the incoming blow. The force of Shiyon's punch surpassed his expectations. Yuuto's right hand was pushed back, and Shiyon's fist connected with the right side of his face, knocking his glasses off to the side. As his face was knocked sideways, saliva escaped from his mouth.
'Damn it...!' Yuuto hurriedly thought.
"I'M NOT DONE, SAKURAI-CHUN!" Shiyon yelled out in enthusiasm, grabbing Yuuto's hair, yanking him downward, and preparing to knee him in the face.
'Phew...' Yuuto thought, relieved.
...As he blocked Shiyon's lightning-fast knee with both of his hands after being yanked down.
'... I remembered to use extra adhesive on the wig today.' He thought, his gaze fixed on Shiyon from below.
"I knew you'd be fun, Sakurai-chun <3" He said with a smile on his face, returning Yuuto's gaze.
"Hmph." Yuuto grunted.
With a powerful shove, Yuuto pushed Shiyon's knee backward, causing Shiyon's whole body to be taken back a few steps. However, after he was knocked back, Shiyon remained standing in place as Yuuto regained his footing.
"W-WHAT THE?!?! ANIKI THREW A FIST AT PILLOW'S FACE!! And then he kneed him in the face too!"
"I COULDN'T EVEN SEE IT...!!! AMAZING..!! ANIKI... IS AS STRONG AS EVER..!!"
"But... How is Pillow still standing..?! Did you go easy on him again, like in class, Aniki!?" Gon asked with enthusiasm, noticing that the only visible mark on Yuuto was a slight bruised cheekbone.
"Haha... You guys are still so naive <3... Sakurai-chun managed to block my hits, albeit partially. I never went easy on him, too. Anyway, I know you're all eager to join in, but I ask you to stay out of this..."
"...Sakurai-chun is mine... <3"
Shiyon declared, his enthusiasm and childlike joy evident to all.
"W-WHAT!?!? HE WAS AS FAST AS ANIKI!? THAT PILLOW GUY?!"
"I-impossible!! He's just some lame otaku...!"
Yuuto then stood up straight, locking eyes with Shiyon.
"Sakurai-chun, do you need those glasses? Don't worry <3 I'll let you pick them up before we continue~"
'...With the space he's given me, I could make a run for it...'
"Sakurai-chun~?" Shiyon continued, noticing Yuuto's lack of response.
'...I SHOULD run away... Maintaining my cover is my top priority.' Yuuto contemplated.
"No." Yuuto replied firmly, dismissing his glasses on the ground. "You intentionally targeted my glasses, you Organ Harvesting prick. I don't need them, they'll only get in the way..."
'But somehow...' Yuuto continued his inner monologue,
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Sendo: "Sorry, senpai. Aniki told me ta do it. I trust him more than I trust ya."
Sato: "I'm truly... really sorry that you have such negative thoughts about someone as amazing as Shiyon-san, Sakurai-senpai,"
Riko: "Sakurai..." "Please, just stop..."
Shun: "You know nothing about Shiyon-san. Find your stupid gossip elsewhere and leave us out of it,"
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'...I just want to beat that smug bastard's ass.'
Yuuto thought, his fingers cracking with a mix of violence and lack of ceremony.
"I can put you back in your stinking place without these glasses, you Organ Harvester," Yuuto declared, his face tensed with fury.
"Oho~" Shiyon let out a chuckle, seemingly unable to control himself.
"Sakurai-chun, if you talk like that... I won't be able to hold myself!!!" Shiyon exclaimed, his smile wide and manic, as he lunged forward with his limbs ready.
Fight is on!
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TO BE CONTINUED IN "Anti-NTR Man Vs Organ Harvester, PART 2".....