ALL NOVEL The Strongest Solo Gamer with Terrible Social Skills Reincarnates as a Hated NPC in a VRMMO Chapter 43
43: The Family Restaurant Meeting③ Gathering
“How about Yūrantei Jigokusai, the 1-B class leader? He’s an all-rounder who uses the summoning technique of the Yin-Yang arts and is skilled in close combat…”
“Are you deciding on a class leader? You people, doing as you please—!”
“…Um, there’s another prominent person…1-C’s class leader, Tsūtenkaku Tosazō, is quite…”
“Oh ho ho ho! Why don’t you join us and see how it goes!? As for me, I’d be delighted to have you!!”
“—Puchi”
—Ah, no good.
Every time I tried to explain, my voice was drowned out by the noise from behind. The repeated commotion finally got to me, and I lost my temper.
“Urusēēēē!! Shut up and eat your food, you annoying brat!!”
“———!!?”
That was a genuine dragon’s roar.
The customers in the store couldn’t help but tremble at the loud, earth-shaking cry that seemed to pierce the ceiling.
“—Come over here!!”
“H-H-H-How dare you!!?”
In a fit of rage, I, Ryūdō Ryūko, grabbed the back of your neck and lifted you up with one hand, carrying you to the back seat. It was as if I had become her favorite handbag. Suspended in mid-air, I felt the harsh reality of life.
But, as expected, they were there.
“The student council vice president!? And—!!”
“Y-Y-Yeah… We ran into each other in a weird place…”
“Stone Ryūshin!!”
As I gazed at the 1-D students standing there, I greeted them while still suspended in the air.
Kōryū Aoba, Souji Sōji.
Utsusemi Saki to Musashikouji Mikako.
Boukata Masaharu to Yoshikawa Himeko, and…
The gathered faces were the main forces of 1-D, weren’t they? What were they planning to do, gathered together like this?
—But, I wasn’t in a state to think calmly about it.
Right now, I had to calm down this “angry dragon.”
“Ah, um, senior? Please refrain from using violence. This is a store that everyone uses, so please don’t cause a ruckus— Ah, no, no, no!!”
“Just shut up for a bit, you lowlife…”
“Chokki… Puriyiiiii――t!?”
I thought he was going to crush my “jewel” with his powerful grip. There wasn’t a hint of delight in being touched by a girl! My delicate zone had become a danger zone! Stop, or I’ll die!
“You guys, aren’t you seniors? Stop causing a ruckus in the store! Consider other customers too!!”
“Y-yes…”
Whoa, that’s a surprisingly sound argument!?
Senpai is really paying attention, isn’t he!?
If he didn’t hold my “jewel” tightly, I would’ve gotten a perfect score.
“What’s going on? What were you guys making a fuss about? Explain it to me so I can understand!”
“Th-that is…”
Kubō stuttered. Behind him, Yoshikawa, who didn’t read the air, stepped forward with a “poyayan” expression.
“To be honest, we were discussing who would be the leader of 1-D. Everyone was serious, so we got a bit carried away… Sorry.”
Yoshikawa bowed his head, and everyone except Mushanokōji panicked at his action.
“No, it’s not Yoshikawa’s fault! Senpai!”
“It was my fault for starting the commotion…”
“It’s a fact that the one who took the blame became the scapegoat. I’m the one who should be judged!”
“…”
As I watched the students apologize one after another, I saw my teacher thinking deeply with his hands on his hips.
“… Aren’t you going to apologize?”
The question was directed at Mushanokōji.
“I don’t regret my actions. If you’re going to criticize me, I’ll confront you. That’s the Mushanokōji style, and I’m Mushanokōji Mikako, the head of the family!”
Mushanokōji laughed loudly as he spoke. That’s quite a bold statement, but is he okay?
… Is he standing on the edge right now?
“Hmph!!”
“aaahhh!? Wh-what’s going on!?”
My teacher wrapped his hands around my neck and put me in a headlock. His massive breasts pressed against my face… Ah, but it’s painful! It’s like being crushed by a vise! My neck, my bones are creaking…!!
Someone, help me!
I pleaded with my gaze, looking at everyone.
“Shōma! You’re skipping class to play with Senpai, aren’t you…?”
“So I said, Akane-chan! There’s no value in protecting Ishizuru Shōma!”
“… But how did the two of you become friends? Shōma’s social connections are bottomless…”
H-h-help me, nobody cares!?
Instead, I’m getting a deadly stare…!!
I’m so unfortunate, I can’t say anything!!
“Something about being the leader, wasn’t it? Ah, that’s… That’s… Dunno, dunno, disco!!”
To escape the aura of death, I desperately tried to continue the conversation. If I’m lucky, it might distract them!
“The leader… You guys are 1-D students, right? Who’s the candidate?”
My teacher asked everyone.
As if waiting for this moment, the blonde drill roll girl proudly puffed out her chest.
“Of course, it’s me! I’m Mushanokōji Mikako!! Oh ho ho ho!!”
While covering his mouth, Wujiao laughed repeatedly, and I, Wudao, gazed at him with a cold expression, then shifted my gaze to the remaining students.
“And what about the others?”
“Fukaya-san, who is here, will become the class leader candidate.”
“But, I, Bu—”
“There’s no one else suitable. I’ve perfectly mastered the assistant role, so Fukaya-san will be the class leader.”
“…”
I watched the exchange between the two with a suspicious gaze. It seemed like Bu Zhishu was unilaterally pushing for Fukaya to be the class leader. However, Fukaya herself didn’t seem to be very interested in the position.
“Next…”
“Uh… I think I’ll be the last one. I’m Aiba Sōji. I’ve become a class leader candidate, by the way.”
“Ah…”
After Aiba’s self-introduction, I, Wudao, appraised the three candidates from head to toe. The ones being evaluated must be terrified. After all, the person standing before them was a merciless beast. If they weren’t careful, they might get devoured.