[Work experience 6]

After Francisca began to take charge of the scene, the conversation was quick. 

In desperation, the man threw down the knife in his hand and surrendered. He seemed to have given up his resistance when he realised that he could not hide the evidence or escape from the hospital. The chairwoman was finally relieved of the pain of the warmth of the other man's ass on her abdomen. 

Naturally, the police would have been called to the scene. But as soon as the old lady made an out of nowhere call, several strong men in black suits appeared and carried the man away. The incident at the scene did not cause any disturbance. 

At the end of the day, the man told us the other side of the story about a medical error at the hospital. He said that he had been manipulating the patient's medical treatment. The evidence, he said, was the plastic bag that the chairwoman had picked up and the dropper that was in it.  

"I didn't expect you to find him instead of [Normal]." 

"I'm sorry ... " 

The chairwoman bowed her head as Francisca spoke to her. 

The location remained the same the stairwell at the top of the fire escape, just before the roof. In the same place, after the man's departure, there was a group of people who felt comfortable. The chairwoman, who had fallen to the floor just a moment ago, now stood on her feet and faced everyone. 

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"Rose, I don't think your friend had anything to do with this, do you?" 

"It's your job to find out, isn't it? You're too lazy." 

"It's only today, after all. " 

"He seemed to be moving, though, didn't he?" 

"I don't want to be compared to [Normal]."

Immediately after seeing the man off, Rose and Francisca began to speak to each other. They understood that Takeuchi had not been involved in the incident. At the same time, they talked about the fact that Nishino had been there before them. 

Overhearing this conversation, he naturally raised his voice. 

"No, this is the work of the Maquis."

"Oh, look at that. He's a low-level informant?"

"I'm not very good at these little jobs. I don't get a lot of information. "

"You're always making the same excuses."

"I know you're going to say that, and I've taken all the necessary steps. We can't do it right now, but in a little while we'll be a bit more organised. In the meantime, I'm afraid you're going to have a lot of trouble, Rose. "

"By the way, Francisca, what do you mean by that?"

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When Nishino overheard Francisca's casual comment, he raised a question. He is still unaware of Takeuchi's presence and position. He never expects his classmates to be as gifted as he is.

"Oh ? Maybe you're curious about our work?" 

".........." 

A series of words between the two blondes was intended as a confirmation to Nishino. This made them realise that the futsumen had not been informed about the poisonous nature of Takeuchi. From a Franciscan's point of view, this is a big surprise. 

Because the futsumen had an extraordinary amount of trust in Takeuchi-kun, securing him was meaningful to her. If she could use him well, she would be able to exploit Nishino more easily.

"That's the deal. I can't tell you any more than that." 

"You're not thinking of anything strange, are you?" 

"At least I'm not thinking of antagonizing you." 

" ...... That quote also sounds suspicious." 

The futsumen muttered and threw up in disgust. 

He understood that if the person in front of him could not tell him, she would not tell him even if he held a gun to her head.

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So that was the end of their conversation. He looks at the smiling Francisca and turns his attention elsewhere. 

Meanwhile, the old lady's attention turns to the chairwoman. 

"By the way, Shimizu-chan, can I get that bag ?" 

"Eh ? Ah, yes ... "

She simply handed over the bag containing the dropper she was holding in her hand.

She had no idea what to expect from the blonde in front of her.

She didn't really understand the position of the blonde woman in front of her, but after the last few weeks she thought she wasn't a bad person. She would have laughed if she had heard the story, but that was the chairwoman's honest opinion.

"Thank you. You've been a great help again." 

"No, no, I didn't intend to......."

This was done out of frustration at having her breasts squeezed during her training. 

The result was that Francisca's interest was caught. 

"It's great that you're getting ahead of [Normal]." 

"Hey, Francisca." 

"Sorry?. But I think you need to reward people who help you."

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Nishino is annoyed by the repeated use of the word "normal". It naturally raises questions for the chairwoman who hears it. She somehow knew that the sound was referring to her classmate, who was standing right next to her.

"Um, what is "normal"?"

A question leaked from Shimizu's mouth. 

Her eyes flickered over to Nishino. 

" ... Do you want to know ? " 

 A few hair strands of Francisca's fringes fly as she murmurs. 

The blonde fluttered to the floor. 

"Hey, you've got to be kidding!" 

"I've told you before and I'll tell you again, your jokes are boring!"

"I know......" 

"So, What are you gonna do about this?"

"I don't care what you want to do, but the people in this hospital have their own ways of doing things, so we'll do what we want. We'll pay you for your help, if you don't mind. And that's the end of the story, okay? " 

"One thing, though, don't treat Takeuchi-kun or his people badly, okay?"

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"I know." 

"I hope so......." 

With a dismissive tone, Francisca turned her attention to Rose.

The original purpose of these girls was to secure Takeuchi-kun. 

The blondes decided to retreat when she agreed to this. The information obtained in the same place is not bad. Francisca thought that this would be enough to dissuade Takeuchi from coming out. 

It's also easy to cite this incident as a reason to take him into custody.

"Well, we'll leave you alone." 

She turns on her heel and begins to walk down the stairs she came from. 

The sound of footsteps quickly fades away and is no longer heard. 

The only two people left behind were Nishino and the chairwoman.

In contrast to the crowded hospital, the emergency stairs are very quiet. There are only occasional signs of people going up and down the stairs, either from other floors or from them. It sounds very far away, so they hardly notice it. 

The silence is very uncomfortable. 

Perhaps unable to bear this atmosphere, Nishino opened his mouth.

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" ...Don't you tell me?" 

" ........ "

The blow caused a few goosebumps to appear on the chairman's arms. I don't want to hear that line, was the reflex in her mind. However, she was afraid to complain, as the person who had saved her chastity was the same person who had saved her life. 

In view of their relationship over the past few weeks, she did not think that Nishino had any bad intentions. The chairwoman now understands that this was a genuine reaction. There is no doubt that she wants to respect the wishes of the other person. 

But even so, the other guy is a futsumen.

"It's none of my business, is it?" 

"No, it's not." 

-I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious about Shimizu.-

He also wants to confirm it. 

"Again, the chairwoman helped me. I want to say thank you." 

"I didn't mean to help you, Nishino-kun!" 

"It was just a natural consequence." 

" ....... "

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Nishino, surprisingly, bowed his head in a straightforward manner. 

When someone bows to you, you want to bow to them too. Looking at the badly shaped whorls of hair just in front of her, she naturally continued to speak. It was a sign of an awareness that Shimizu had never shown to Nishino before.

"Um, Nishino-kun ..." 

"What ? " 

"I'm also, what do you call it? Um......" 

" ...... "

She said it sluggishly. 

In the end she let her momentum carry her and spoke loudly. 

"I'm sorry I've been so harsh on you! "

After all the help she had received, it was only natural that she should speak out. Unlike the previous trip, there was no sign of his natural enemy, Rose, nearby. The chairwoman had become a little more open minded. Her words were genuine.

The futsumen was surprised.

He had not expected an apology from her. 

He felt a sudden heat in his chest.

He felt that he had become one step closer to his classmate. 

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What came naturally to him was his inbuilt cynicism.

"Never mind, I think it's just part of the chairwoman's charm." 

"........." 

He is an irrepressible futsumen. 

Shimizu's attempts to reach oumn t to him were immediately wiped out. 

The chairwoman felt sorry for him, but she couldn't help wanting to hit the person in front of her. It's not good to be a futsumen. It was always Nishino who would say two or three extra words instead of just one. If it hadn't been for this, the two of them might have been able to get on better. 

If he had been handsome, it was a risky thought that came to Shimizu's mind. 

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After apologising to Nishino, the chairwoman quickly left the floor in front of the roof. 

I'm going home, she muttered briefly, and ran down the fire escape. She disappeared downstairs and was soon out of sight. 

" ...... Well" 

After all the people who were there have left the scene, Nishino also takes a step forward. 

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I wondered if I should stop by Marqui's today. 

It was already late in the day and the sky beyond the iron door was dark. A chill wind blew in and he thought that he had left the door open, so he turned from the stairs leading down to the lower floor and headed outdoors. 

Unexpectedly, a figure appeared in his field of vision.  

" ...... Takeuchi-kun, what are you doing here? "

"..........."

Just past the iron door, he saw the pride of Class 2A, a handsome man. 

Under the darkness of the night, he looked somewhat gloomy. 

Nishino, who had not expected to see anyone else, was a little surprised to see him. It was an outdoor entrance, which he had also used on his way in. He guessed that he was behind the stairwell, in front of which he had not been spotted at first. 

In fact, it was Takeuchi who was sitting alone and dejected on the roof.  He is a member of the hospital staff, so the lock on the iron door is no problem for him.

"Is it getting cold outside at this time. The wind is getting colder." 

"I've always thought you were strange, you know." 

" ...... " 

In a casual manner, he talks to him in the same way as usual. 

 

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Takeuchi responded with a rather overwhelming look on his face. 

Confirming his expression, Nishino understood that he had been watching the conversations. There have been a number of close calls in the past, but this time the whole thing, including the conversations with Francisca and Rose, must have been watched. 

-It's a complicated situation, I have to admit.-

" ...... Hey, Nishino"

"What is it? Takeuchi." 

"Is it true what you said earlier? That man is the culprit behind this riot?" 

"Yes, it's true." 

"How do you know that?" 

"It's better if we don't get involved anymore. This case also stems from retaliation for an earlier abduction. Takeuchi, you're trying to become a doctor, aren't you? If that's the case, I want you to spend your days clean. "

"........"

Futsumen's words, which are usually frustrating, struck a nerve in the handsome man. Never in his wildest dreams had Takeuchi imagined that he would be able to save his own social life. It shook him to the core, even more than his relationship with Rose. 

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"What's it all about?" 

" ...... What's wrong? Takeuchi. "

And beside Nishino was a beautiful blonde woman he had failed to pick up on a trip some time ago. He said that she was his aunt-in-law, but it did not seem so. She said she was nearly forty years old, but the truth of the matter was doubtful. 

Thanks to this, Takeuchi's mind is in a state of flux.

 It was a moment when Nishino's presence in his life rivaled his own in every way. 

In Class 2A, the handsome man looked down on everyone but himself. He believes that no boy is better than him. That's why he has always acted as if he is the leader of everyone in the classroom. 

For him, it was the first time he had an equal. 

"Nishino, I'm not going to let you beat me!" 

He spoke loudly and clearly, as if he had made up his mind. 

His strong eyes shone brightly in the light leaking from the stairwell. It was an extraordinary thing for a proud man like Takeuchi to say to someone of the same sex. He and the others who spoke to him had never experienced such strong emotions towards another person. 

Nishino, on the other hand, struck back at the handsome man's words in the opposite direction. 

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"No, it seems that the victory or defeat has already been decided. I will lose to Takeuchi." 

The first thing that popped into the mind of the futsumen was the presence of Rose. 

He was a handsome man who had always been interested in her. He thought that this conversation was also about his feelings for her. He believed that his opponent would not have challenged him in any other way. 

In fact, Rose was partly responsible for the victory. 

"Hey, wait a minute!" 

"Don't worry about the hospital problem, it will be solved by tomorrow." 

"Nishino! Just wait a minute....." 

He turned on his heel, muttering a few words. As usual, he doesn't listen to anyone. With a quick step on the floor, he descended the stairs in a single breath. He flew down dozens of steps at once. A light thump sounded as he landed. The movement was as if his body had grown wings. 

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This is the stairway version of Nishino's beloved series about talking with your back. 

The Futsumen disappeared downstairs without caring about Takeuchi's voice to stop him.

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On the other hand, this is Risa-chan who lost sight of the chairwoman. 

She is still wandering around the hospital, separated from the person she loves in a crowded corridor. She wandered this way and that, asking people in the corridors if they had seen a girl in uniform. 

Somewhat later, in the corridor of the ward, she met someone else in the same uniform. 

But it was not the person she was looking for. 

"Oh, Gabu-chan ... " 

"You're a student in the same class as him" 

This is Gabriella.

She is often left out of the group these days. After leaving the others at the entrance, she seemed to have been walking around the hospital for a long time. However, she was getting tired of this and was thinking of going home. 

By chance they met in a corner of the ward. 

"What are you doing here? And alone." 

" I'm bored. I've been left behind. "

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"What? Oh, you mean, after everything?" 

"Yes, after." 

"Oh, I see......"

Gabriella's small size and youthful appearance, combined with her honest answers, naturally brought an apologetic look to Risa's face. She was so concerned about the chairman that she didn't see what was going on around her. 

In her normal life, Risa would have been more concerned about the harmony of the group than anything else. She was not interested in Takeuchi-kun either, as she had always been devoted to her father. With her at the head of the group, the unity of the girls in Class 2A was strong. 

"..... If you want, we can walk back to the station together?"

"What were you doing here? " 

"Well, that's....." 

 As soon as she was asked the question, the image of the chairwoman's strong figure flashed through her mind. 

She had been enjoying herself in her room last night, recalling the scene. Risa had come to the conclusion that she was bisexual. She looked it up on the internet and found that it is rather common among women, so she accepted it without any resistance. 

"Have you been chasing that woman?" 

"...Yeah."

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It's not hard to tell that Risa was referring to the chairwoman. 

Her cheeks naturally relaxed at the mention of the person she was interested in. 

Seeing this reaction, Gabu-chan continued. 

"Do you like that woman?"

"Oh, my God, can you tell?" 

"I know that many things." 

"...... I see" 

Gabriella, who had followed Rose around in the past, was easily able to notice the changes in Risa. On the other hand, she was a little excited by the unexpected comments.

"But the chairwoman doesn't seem to be up for it." 

"Is that so?" 

"Gabu-chan, you were chasing Rose, weren't you?" 

"Yes, I did. "

"I was wondering if you knew any tips on how to win over girls of the same sex? How do you get a girl to like a girl from a school? I'm sorry to ask this so suddenly, but ...... "

Risa asked boldly. 

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The answer came more easily than she expected.

"The best thing you can do is to teach her to enjoy herself." 

"Eh ? " 

"A woman knows best what feels good to her!" 

" ... I see." 

It was a very simple answer. That's why it resonated with Risa so strongly. 

"The bodily sensations are powerful enough to pervert the mind." 

"Well, that's true, isn't it ......" 

" Is that all you have to ask?" 

"Yes, thank you. I think I understand a bit more now." 

"That's good to know." 

 Risa's passion accelerates following her conversation with Gabriella.

 It seems that the struggles of the chairwoman will continue for the time being. 

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That evening, after the meeting with Marquis, Nishino returned to his house. 

He walks up the stairs to the living room on the first floor. It was already late and the house was quiet. His roommate must have gone to bed. With this in mind, Nishino made his way to the living room. He decided to have a cup of tea and relax. 

He was surprised to find that there was a guest in the same room. 

"Oh, it was quite late." 

" ... You?" 

As soon as the lights came on in the living room, a figure appeared on the sofa.

 It was Rose who spoke up. 

"What were you doing in the dark ? " 

"I wasn't doing anything. I was just taking my time." 

" ....... "

Her hair was moist and wet, as if she had just come out of a bath. Her hair combined with her skin, she looked even sexier than usual. For a virgin who has never had much contact with the opposite sex, this is a rather thrilling sight.

"I'm sorry to disturb you while you're relaxing."

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He turned on his heel quickly. 

She stops him. 

"I'd like to talk a little." 

"......" 

He take a step forward and then stop. 

He could have left with any excuse he wanted. But Nishino decided to go along with it. In addition to his dislike of Rose, Nishino was also influenced by his interaction with Takeuchi today.

A classmate. 

Takeuchi's girl. 

Schoolmate.

These keywords were running around in Nishino's mind. 

"I'm sorry for what I did to you today."

In the doorway of the living room, looking back at Rose, Nishino speaks to her. 

She replies, sitting down on the sofa. 

"That's not what I want to talk about." 

Francisca has taken over the matter of the fabrication of the medical error. The two of them will be informed in the near future.

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And it was a promise between her and Nishino that she would not do anything that would interfere with the running of the hospital. 

"......"

As Francisca's face flashed into his consciousness, Nishino was suddenly reminded of the events of yesterday. It was Rose, who had been in touch with her at the back of the hospital about the events of the day. 

"I know you've done a lot of work for Takeuchi-kun." 

"Oh, you've been watching me? That's weird."

"I'm sure you're telling the truth."

"............" 

Rose knew immediately that Nishino's words were for the benefit of her classmates. It was a perfect assumption that he might have been seen communicating with Francisca. 

Rose thought to herself that this might be possible, since they had received their training in the same hospital. It was not to her detriment. In fact, the futsumen seemed to have taken it in her favour. 

"What's wrong with that?"

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"Takeuchi-kun is a good man." 

" ... Eh ? " 

But when she hears the words, she tilts her head. 

I wondered why the criticism of Takeuchi-kun came into play there.

Nishino, unaware of Rose's doubts, continued to speak. The tone of voice is very calm. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why. It's the same kind of cheerfulness that he brings to the classrooms of Class 2A every day just after school. 

Naturally, this is an extraordinary thing for him to say to her. 

"That's why I can fully understand your feelings." 

"Nishino-kun, what does that mean ? " 

Rose was confused by Nishino's uncharacteristic behaviour. She was then presented with a shocking proposal. 

"If you have any problems at work, you can tell me." 

"Eh?... " 

"...... I'll help you if I can."

It was a word that she and Francisca had been desperately seeking at the beginning. It was a surprise that they had only now been given the opportunity to do so. It was a surprise that after all this time they had given it to her. 

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"Wait, wait, wait! What's that about?......" 

"Well" 

Then the twat says what he has to say and walks out of the room. The door slammed shut behind him and the living room fell silent. The sound of footsteps on the stairs echoed softly, then gradually faded away. 

It was Rose who was unilaterally certified when he was interested in Takeuchi. 

"...... I can't really help it." 

If you try to keep your distance, you will be hated, and if you try to get closer, you will be misunderstood. He was a virgin who complained in his heart. He is a man who is usually confident in everything he does, but when it comes to the opposite sex, his self-esteem is strangely low. 

"But I love that about you too. ...... Nishino-kun"

The original plan to hit Gabriella with Takeuchi-kun ended in failure. In addition to that, she herself bumped into Takeuchi-kun and got into a lot of trouble. But for now, Rose is thinking about him and decides to enjoy herself alone.

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