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"After today's meeting, we will talk to all the students who are suspected of wrongdoing, and if they show no remorse, the school will reassign them to different classes."

“I’m sorry, Ichiro…” Sato’s mother kept wiping away her tears, her face full of regret. “I’m sorry, we didn’t pay attention to your mental health issues when you were in junior high school. It must have been very painful for you back then.”

Sato's father hesitated for a few seconds, then remained silent with a stern face.

Seeing this, Sato's mother reached out and pinched him.

"I'm sorry, Ichiro."

Sato's father sighed softly, then slowly spoke:

“I am an incompetent father. I didn’t know what your situation was like in junior high school, nor did I know what chuunibyou was.”

"Based on my understanding, I naturally assume that you have a mental illness and your mind is possessed by an evil spirit."

"We'll take you to see psychologists and psychiatrists, check your brainwaves, and eventually force you to return to normal."

"Over the past few years, I've actually been thinking about whether there was a better solution back then."

"Looking back now, I realize I made a mistake from the very beginning."

“I don’t object to your relationship with Ryoko. I see a reflection of your past self in her. If you have time, you can bring her home for a casual meal.”

Sato Ichiro stared blankly at his parents, not even bothering to explain his relationship with Ryoko.

At that time, when she was ordered to have her brainwaves checked, she had no choice but to abandon her self-esteem and tell out all the extremely shameful delusions in her mind.

Since then, my life has stagnated, and my relationship with my parents and sister has become extremely cold.

They were mindful of their own safety, so they had to be careful what they said, while they themselves were stuck in the embarrassing past.

"I'm sorry, I've been too willful all this time. Because my middle school life was just too painful, I was even worse off than Ryoko is now."

"Moreover, no one helped me. My parents and the school just kept saying that it takes two to tango and that both sides are at fault in a fight. I was just forced to fight back."

"Because school life was so miserable, my adolescent delusions worsened. But no one understood, and the gap between my fantasies and reality eventually crushed me completely."

"When I got to high school, I wanted to be a normal person, but Ryoko was so much like me in junior high school, she was practically a female version of myself."

"When I was in junior high school, I always hoped that someone would help me, but no one did."

"And Ryoko remained alone throughout her life."

“Every night I stood by and did nothing, I was tormented and kept cursing myself… I wanted to help her, but I kept hesitating.”

"This half-hearted effort only made her situation more miserable, and that was undoubtedly my fault."

"President Hayase, Togashi, and Hachiman, thank you very much for your reminder."

"I've completely woken up. Even if I'm no longer a chuunibyou, even if I'm no longer Koga Maruin, I will fight. Absolutely... absolutely! I will no longer be a bystander."

Seeing Sato Ichiro crying with his mother, Togashi Yuta felt a surge of gratitude towards his own mother.

As a parent of a fellow sufferer of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), my own mother has always been quietly watching over me, never interfering with any of my actions during my chuunibyou period, and even supporting me.

Even if they were just there to watch the show, they still helped a lot.

If my parents took me to see a doctor and have my brainwaves checked like Ichiro Sato's father, I would probably end up with the same kind of psychological trauma that he never recovered from.

Compared to him, my own dark history is nothing to worry about.

"Master, how did your parents handle your chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?" Yuta Togashi leaned close to Hachiman's ear and whispered.

"I only have mild symptoms, my parents don't care, they just laugh it off."

"Parents have a huge influence on their children. Being a parent or a child is not easy. Sigh... When will this light novel be released?"

"I haven't even started writing yet. If I slow down the progress of Oregairu and Chuunibyou, they should be able to be released the month after next."

"I will definitely buy three books to support you."

"No need to be so polite, I'll give you two copies later."

……

Bonus chapter: Yuuta Togashi's gratitude

"Happy birthday, Mom."

Looking at the cake and candles on the table, Togashi's mother was touched but also somewhat puzzled.

"Why so suddenly? You've never remembered Mom's birthday before."

"Because of someone I met a few days ago, I suddenly realized that my mother is the best mother in the world."

"Thank you. Did you... run out of your allowance?"

"No, I haven't even spent all the money the TV reporter paid me for the interview. Mom, let's light 18 candles? May you turn 18 every year."

"Wouldn't that make you a monster? Mom appreciates your sentiments, but please don't light the candles. Camphor Leaf, Dream Leaf, let's come out and eat cake together!"

Chapter 171 I quite like her personality.

Evening, at the Hayase residence, in Masamune's bedroom.

After Masamune finished recounting his observations of the day, he asked with a smile:

"What are your thoughts after listening?"

"How is Ryoko?"

Because Masamune explained things in great detail and gave a very thorough explanation of what bullying is, Mashiro immediately thought of the person involved.

"I wasn't injured today, and starting tomorrow, with Ichiro Sato by my side, I'll be fine."

“The previous Sato Ichiro was always hesitant, wanting to help but shrinking back. Now, he has made up his mind, and his eyes are completely different from before.”

"No matter how difficult life is, as long as there are people to accompany you, you can always keep going."

"Ah."

Mashiro responded softly, and at the same time, she couldn't help but grab Masamune's hand.

"That's what I think too. Life is easier every day with you by my side."

"Thank you, that's what I was thinking too."

Masamune smiled slightly, then asked:

"Have you decided what to draw for this week's assignment?"

“Just a little bit,” Mashiro said softly. “I want to draw a scene of unwavering determination, striving to achieve a goal, and never giving up no matter what others say.”

"The Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains?"

"Move mountains?"

"You may not have heard this story before, but I'll tell it once and you'll know. Once upon a time, there was a..."

"I've decided, I'll draw this."

"These group portraits must be quite difficult to paint, right? How do you design the scene?"

I'll think about it tomorrow.

"Okay, then let's draw and think about it as we go tomorrow."

Before they knew it, they both fell asleep at the same time and woke up at almost the same moment.

Even now, Mashiro still struggles with everyday tasks like changing clothes, brushing her teeth, and washing her hair, appearing somewhat clumsy.

Although they sleep in the same bed, there is a difference between men and women. In the past, the person who helped her was Masamune's youngest daughter and mother, but now it has become Tomoyo.

In the early morning, after washing up, I sit at the dining table, and my day begins.

After sending Mashiro to school, Masamune drove with Tomoyo Sakagami to Musashino.

At the morning meeting, we listened to yesterday's production progress, today's work arrangements, sales, reviews, publicity, and so on.

Afterwards, in the office, I signed and stamped some documents that had accumulated yesterday, and made further arrangements for today's work.

"...President, that's about it for today's work."

"Then, Ishii and Takahashi are getting married today. Does the president need to attend?"

Who is that?

Noticing the curiosity in Masamune's eyes, Okitsu Yuka explained:

“Ishii and Takahashi both joined Musashino last winter. One is an animator and the other is an art director. They were classmates in college.”

It turned out to be the case.

Masamune vaguely recalled that there were indeed two people in the company. Although he couldn't remember their names, he often saw them at the company.

"I won't go, but could you please give me a gift on my behalf?"

Upon noticing that Masamune had taken out his wallet, seemingly intending to withdraw money, Okitsu Yuka quickly said:

"I'm not going either, I have a lot of work to do today. However, Watanabe will be there, and the president can ask him for help."

"it is good."

Masamune immediately took out his phone and dialed Watanabe Jun's number.

Not long after Okitsu Yuka left, Watanabe Jun rushed over.

"President, you wanted to see me?"

"Isn't Ishii and Takahashi getting married today? When you go, please give them two gifts of money on my behalf."

Upon noticing that the amount of money he handed over was rather large, Watanabe Hayato pondered:

Why are there two portions?

"Mashiro and I each have 6, so we can make a lucky number six."

"Understood." Watanabe Hayato nodded slightly, then asked with a light laugh, "When is the president getting married?"

"At the very least, we should wait until Mashiro graduates."

As soon as he finished speaking, Masamune realized he had been teased and said irritably:

"Don't pry into your boss's private affairs. He'll definitely tell you when he gets married."

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. Yesterday... could you go and discuss it with the school in the next couple of days to see how much it would cost?"