A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

He had absolutely no expectation whatsoever of the righteous means promised by Hiratsuka Shizuka.

Hoping to tame those beasts with such gentle methods is like trying to tame a Godzilla in heat with love.

It's just a bit of a pity.

If this woman hadn't suddenly barged in those few minutes, the rooftop would probably be quiet by now.

But it doesn't matter.

I'll see if there's a chance after school.

As he pondered this, he walked down the stairs.

Just as I turned the corner on the second floor, a figure huddled next to the stair railing came into view.

That's the girl who ran so fast just now.

Seeing Kazama Chihiro walk down unharmed, a glimmer of light appeared in her eyes, which had been filled with terror.

She breathed a sigh of relief, gripping her skirt tightly with both hands, as if she had mustered all her courage to not turn and run away.

"Um... Kazama-kun..."

She took a small step forward, her voice barely audible.

"Are you...are you alright? Are you hurt?"

The girl seemed a little flustered, her gaze sweeping over Kazama Chiba. Only after confirming that she didn't see any bloodstains or bruises did her tense shoulders relax slightly.

“I am Asagiri…Aya Asagiri. Just now…I saw you being taken away on the stairs, so…”

"Oh, right."

The voice of Hiratsuka Shizuka, who hadn't caught up yet, came from upstairs.

"Kazama, you better thank her properly. If Asagiri hadn't risked her life to run to my office and call me, you might be lying on the rooftop right now."

Hiratsuka Shizuka came down the stairs, still angry, but that didn't stop her from trying to mend the relationship between the two problem students.

She reached out and pressed down on Kazama Chiba's head, forcibly pushing it down.

“These days, there aren’t many good kids willing to risk retaliation to help others. If you dare to be ungrateful, I’ll throw you out the window.”

Asagiri Aya was somewhat overwhelmed by the praise, and an unnatural blush appeared on her pale cheeks.

She quickly waved her hand and lowered her head, not daring to look Kazama Chihiro in the eye.

"N-It's okay... I just... just..."

Kazama Chiba looked at the girl who seemed to want to shrink into a corner.

In fact, this person, who couldn't even protect himself, chose to lend a helping hand to another victim, even at the risk of being retaliated against even more severely.

This is a kind of kindness that he greatly admires.

"Thank you."

Asagiri Aya was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed slightly.

She seemed surprised by the formal thanks and waved her hands nervously.

However, before she could even say "You're welcome," Kazama Chiba blurted out her next sentence.

"However, please don't do that again next time."

Aya Asagiri's expression froze.

It seems incomprehensible why these words would come from the mouth of the person she had just saved.

"?"

Hiratsuka Shizuya was stunned, forgetting to lower his hand that was raised in mid-air.

"What are you saying, kid? She was trying to help you, and you're talking to her like that?"

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Kazama Chiba only thought about it for a moment.

Although this girl is very kind

But if she hadn't interfered, those three pieces of trash on the rooftop would now be three corpses.

Kazama Chiba, on the other hand, would use the mirror card to create an alibi midway through the event, using her acting skills to portray herself as the sole survivor and victim.

Although there may be follow-up investigation troubles, those can be resolved.

Now, those three thugs were only scolded, and they won't even be punished.

The hatred in their hearts will only be amplified by this act of "reporting on the teacher".

Next time, they will be even more secretive.

Worse still, Asagiri Aya, the messenger, will also be added to their revenge list.

"Sorry, I went a bit too far."

"But if I were you, I would definitely pretend I didn't see anything and quickly hide far away."

"Because next time, when they can't find me, their anger will be directed at the informant."

Asagiri Aya's body trembled slightly.

Yeah... if those people find out she's the one who snitched...

So, take better care of yourself next time, whether it's for your own good or for the good of your family.

"I'm...I'm sorry..."

Asagiri Aya lowered her head and let out a soft apology, barely audible, as if she were speaking to someone.

"No, I should be the one saying that. Thank you."

Kazama Chiba left after she finished speaking.

Seeing this, Hiratsuka Shizuka could only sigh and pat the girl on the shoulder.

"Ignore him, Asagiri, you did the right thing just now."

At the other end of the corridor.

Kazama Chiba pushed open the classroom door.

"Hey, I'm talking to you."

Xiao Ke, who was inside the collar, finally couldn't hold back any longer, her voice filled with a hint of confusion.

"Although that human girl is indeed quite weak, aren't your words a bit too hurtful? I think she's about to cry."

Kazama Chiba sat back down in her seat.

"Are you serious? I just don't want her to get into trouble because of me."

"If those three men beat or kill her because she informed on me, what should I do? Apologize to her family?"

"Or should I seek revenge on those three? And then what? Could that undo everything?"

Xiao Ke opened her mouth, but only managed to utter one sentence.

"I really don't understand you..."

Chapter 12 The Vanished Figurines

Thanks to Shizuka Hiratsuka's iron fists, which were famous throughout Soubu High School, Kazama Chiba was no longer bothered by the group of thugs and had a lot of peace and quiet.

After school

Kazama Chiba blended into the crowd, perfectly maintaining that low-key, "I'm just a nobody" attitude.

"Um... please wait a moment!"

Before I could leave, a slightly hurried voice stopped me.

Kazama Chiba stopped and turned her head slightly.

What came into view was a face that still bore some bruises, which the owner tried to cover with his bangs.

Asagiri Aya was standing three steps away from him.

"Is there a problem?"

"Um...I..."

Asagiri Aya lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the tips of her shoes, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.

"About what happened at noon today... that..."

"I already expressed my gratitude at noon."

Kazama Chiba interrupted her pointless preamble.

"If you don't have anything else, I have other things to do."

As if summoning all her courage, Aya Asagiri asked, "I want to ask... which way does Kazama-kun go home?"

Kazama Chiba casually pointed to the street on the right.

"there."

"Really?!"

Asagiri Aya's eyes lit up instantly.

"Great! I'm going that way too! Um... if you don't mind... could we walk together for a bit?"

This was probably the only way she could think of to get closer to the other person.

Cerberus, who was hiding in the collar, twitched his ears, as if he wanted to say something like, "Just say yes!"

Kazama Chiba looked at the girl in front of her, who was so humble that she felt like dust.

He knew exactly what she was thinking.

In this school, if two stray sheep can get together, they seem to be able to draw a little false warmth from the fear of being isolated and helpless.

The so-called "sticking together for warmth".