"Whether you want to stay or leave, you should make your own decisions instead of asking me this question."
Facing everyone, Isao said calmly.
The reason why everyone came to his room was because they wanted to know what he planned to do.
Naturally, Isao didn't plan to say his plan since he didn't intend to bring everyone. Bringing everyone was simply a burden for him, and he didn't have time to become their babysitter.
Nevertheless, there was no doubt his new appearance surprised all of them.
Wearing a navy-colored double-breasted uniform with a slick hairstyle, Isao appeared even more heroic and dignified.
The female blushed, and the boys tried to look away, afraid that something strange might be awakening.
However, there was no doubt that they were in fear, doubt, and helpless since they couldn't make their own decisions. Should they stay? Or should they leave?
Isao told them that if they wanted to stay, the leader of the estate, Souichiro Takagi, welcomed them, but if they left, where should they go?
However, unlike the boys and some girls who thought this matters seriously, some women were staring at Rei, who somehow appeared in Isao's room. While they didn't know what was happening, they could see a change in Rei.
Even Takashi couldn't look away from Rei since it felt like... she had become more beautiful, which made him unable to look straight at her, and he even stuttered when he tried to talk due to how lovely she had become. It was like her beauty that was in the state of bud, blooming beautifully and nurturing with the freshest water, richest soil, and warm sun.
However, as a virgin, Takashi couldn't think of anything strange, and he also didn't think that something would happen between Isao and Rei.
However, it was different for the others, especially Kyoko, Saya, Saeko, and Miku. The four of them stared at Rei, who appeared haughty and proud like a peacock, which annoyed and angered them.
'Bitch.'
Yet, there was no doubt they felt jealous of Rei.
Meanwhile, Shizuka blushed, but she didn't say anything; she only stayed quiet since silence was golden.
On the other hand, Rei was proud and happy since she knew that her man was the best!
"You don't need to make your decision now, and you don't need to be in a hurry. When you have made your own decision, you can do what you believe."
As for helping them to find their parents and families?
Don't be kidding!
Isao wasn't so free to do that.
Yes, he had decided to become a good guy, but even so, it didn't mean that he would help everyone. He was human, after all, and he wasn't perfect. Moreover, if he wanted to help someone, he might as well help those who were more in torment since there were many people in this world who lived like they lived in hell.
Nevertheless, with all of that, he decided to leave all of them and threw all the responsibility that he had as their leader.
In other words, he had stopped becoming their leader, and they were free. There was no need for them to follow his words anymore, which was great, right?
Still, as they weren't adults, no one had an independent thought, and all of them could only look at each other. At the same time, some felt relief since they no longer had to follow Isao, especially Takashi and other men, since they thought that they weren't worse than Isao.
However, the female group wasn't calm at all because instead of following those unreliable men and dying outside, wouldn't it be better for them to follow Isao?
"How about you, Iinuma-kun? What is your plan?" Naomi, the girlfriend of Takuzo, one of the survivors saved by Isao, asked Isao softly.
"I plan to stay in this place for a while. I have also spoken with the owner of the estate and Saya-senpai's parents, and they said that if you want to stay, then it is fine," Isao said calmly.
"Eh?! Saya?!" Hirano was dumbfounded before he looked in Saya's direction.
However, Saya didn't say anything, and she even looked satisfied when her first name was called in front of everyone.
Hirano's lips trembled, but in the end, he lowered his head helplessly.
"Then, what about our parents and family? Didn't you promise to help us take our family?!"
One of the male students suddenly asked him with an agitated tone.
Isao didn't bother remembering this student's name or answering his question. Instead, he ignored him, looked at all the people present, and asked, "Do any of you, except for this guy, want to go?"
Feeling his gaze, no one dared to meet him; even one who questioned him lowered his head.
Appearance was everything.
When Isao appeared sharp and handsome, his charisma and pressure became even stronger. It was like he was in a different position than others. While they were below, he was above.
"I want to meet my family!"
Still, as expected, in front of adversity, the protagonist always stood up.
Takashi stood up bravely like a hero who decided to fight against the demon king.
Those who lowered their heads quickly looked up, and their expressions quickly changed into admiration for Takashi.
Yet, the number of those people was pitiful.
However, some people also followed, such as the male student who questioned him, Takazo, and even Hirano.
However, the rest of the male students didn't say anything, only lowering their heads.
As for the female students?
No one said anything, and they just kept quiet.
Frankly, Isao could control all of them with his manipulation, but he felt that it wouldn't be fun, so how could he make it fun?
Or rather, as he had decided to become a good guy, he knew that instead of punishing them with violence, it was better to teach them about reality.
Isao knew that the reason why Takashi and others could be so courageous was because their steps had always been smooth, but did they forget who made their path smooth?
It was him!
Outside, Isao appeared calm, but inside, he felt a little helpless, thinking that young people had always been stupid.
Nevertheless, as the protagonist, it would be weird if Takashi had a smooth journey, right?
Isao knew that his help was no longer needed, and, like a lion throwing its cub into the cliff, he was going to do the same.
"Takazo!" Naomi was realistic, and she knew that it was better to give up her family since the world was like this. If they went out carelessly, they would die, but why did her boyfriend suddenly stand up like this?!
"I'm sorry, Naomi, but my family is important," Takazo said, clenching his fist tightly, showing his determination to save his family.
"Don't be stupid! Do you want to die!" Naomi scolded Takazo harshly, thinking that her boyfriend was so stupid. Do you think you are the protagonist of the Shounen manga? Wake up!
"Na-Naomi?" Takazo was dumbfounded by his girlfriend's anger.
However, the conflict between Takazo and Naomi wasn't the only one.
Saya looked at Hirano and raised her brows. "Hirano, are you sure?"
Hirano was surprised by Saya, who paid attention to him. Feeling a little happy as he gained her attention, he nodded eagerly. "Yes, I plan to help everyone!" He thought that by doing something amazing, he could gain the favor of his goddess, but Saya only looked at him with a helpless gaze and then said, "Don't die."
"I won't!"
In Hirano's mind, he thought that those words meant Saya would marry him when he came back!
"I see."
However, Isao didn't care about their conflict, raising his palm to make everyone shut up, then smiling at Takashi softly and sincerely praising him. "That's admirable. You are amazing, Senpai."
"No-No, I am not that amazing..." Takashi suddenly became embarrassed after being praised so sincerely by Isao.
"No, no. You are amazing. You want to lead everyone to save their family. That's something that I can't do." Isao stood up and patted Takashi's shoulder. "Do your best. I will pray for your safety. Good luck."
With all of that, Isao knew he could let go of all the burden and focus on his trip to go to another world.
Only the rest also realize his words, and they fall into a bizarre silence.
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