Juvenile Period: A formal Shota

Thursday, in the afternoon

- Kai-dono!!

- Great work as always, senpai!!

Wiping the sweat off my forehead with a towel, I smiled at Yuuto, who was quickly approaching my position.

- OZU, I wanted to talk to you.

- Go ahead, I finished the class.

Furrowing his brow, Yuuto's expression seemed a bit puzzled.

- It's about that matter I decided to look into, but...

- "That was very quick, it hasn't been a day" But?

Yuuto's facial expression made him look like an old man, with his furrowed brow and inverted lips.

- Is there any problem, senpai?

- Well, I don't know how much you know, but it's unpleasant, to be honest.

Showing a calm smile, I stood firm and looked the boy in the eyes.

- No problem, you can tell me everything you know, Yuuto-senpai.

.........

Friday, in the afternoon

- "When it comes to my family, I shouldn't think twice about how to help them. The story Yuuto tells me is simple: my sister is bothered by a large number of girls in her class because she is the partner of the best boy in her class, whose name is Ryo."

- "And why does this situation occur? It's simple, they're jealous because Ryo is in love with my sister, in the words of senpai's informant."

Shaking the shirt of my uniform, I fold my jacket into my backpack.

- "My sister is very calm and doesn't seek trouble, but the other girls are jealous because she's the girl who catches the eye of the most popular boy in her class, despite not making an effort to stand out."

- "Being reserved and unable to show expressions, she acquired a quiet personality, but she's a very sensitive girl. I'm starting to get annoyed that someone would try to take advantage of that."

Leaving the men's locker room, I lock the door.

- "I can understand why my sister is starting to feel sad. Being the object of ridicule because of her condition completely lowers her spirits. The blame lies with Ryo; he wants to approach the woman he loves."

- "Organizing many children in that way is not something a primary school student would do, let alone someone who desires it. But senpai told me that's just how his personality is, selfish."

- "It just leaves me with some doubts before making a move: how did he fall in love with my sister and how did the other girls agree to tease her like that? Although she's not a very sociable girl, her personality is not unpleasant because of her condition."

Climbing the stairs, I hold my backpack tighter on my shoulder.

- "In his kindergarten, he pressured all the boys, even Yuuta-senpai and senpai's informant. I owe all the information to her."

- "Senpai's informant is his childhood friend, a sweet girl with green hair, but she dislikes people like Ryo who are very aggressive when they want something. That scares those who don't comply with their requests."

Standing in front of the teacher's lounge door, I take a deep breath and knock on the door.

- "I'm afraid his trick works because they're children. He uses his advantage to take advantage of everyone, but two people can play that game."

- Come in.

- Excuse me. I'm Kirijima from class 2-4. Are you Morisaki-sensei?

When I opened the door, all the teachers' desks were lined up. At one desk sat a teacher with blue hair wearing a long white coat and round glasses, who stood up from her seat surprised.

- "I have many advantages just by being born with most of my past memories. One of them is remembering all the patients whose histories I've explored."

- "At this age, not being able to sleep well, I spent my time understanding how to use my gestures and body language to convey my point of view to adults."

- "My theory is based on three observable movements: facial, gestural, and postural. In this case, as I speak with my sister's teacher, I just have to make a great impression, and she'll give me the information I need."

Walking to stand in front of the teacher, I relax my lips, and my eyes stare directly into hers.

- I am Morisaki. Is there something wrong?

- "It's normal to be confused by a student you don't know who knows your name." I'm Kirijima from class 2-4. I came to consult you about my older sister who is in your class. Could you spare me some of your time?

- *gasp* Oh...I understand. How old are you?

- I'm 8 years old. My sister is Kirijima Kizuna.

The teacher was surprised, with an exaggerated expression.

- So your sister is... I mean, you're the youngest?

- Yes... um, did I do something wrong?

- No no no no no no.

Shocked to see me, the teacher began to stutter.

- You speak like an educated adult.

Touching my chin with my hand, I nodded slightly at the teacher's response.

- "Was my tone of voice very convincing?" I think it's reasonable to speak this way when I want to ask something.

- *Whispering* Although your sister is very quiet.

- Is something wrong with my sister?

Sensei smiled and waved her hand, correcting her composure immediately.

- Nothing, just that you two are very different.

-In what way? I know I am very small.

- Um, no... I... just, *ahem* I mean, she's very quiet.

- Everyone grows differently, which makes us unique.

- You're right.

The teacher took a few steps back and used the chair behind her.

- *cough* Sorry, we got off track. So, what is the consultation about your sister Kizuna?

- Well, a few days ago...

...

- I see, I didn't realize, but her behavior has felt more empty than usual, so you decided to investigate.

I was sitting in front of the teacher in another chair.

- Yes, from what I understand, my nee-chan will participate in the athletic event, but I don't think the activity she was assigned to is normal. It's very strange.

- There's no way to argue that point if we think about it calmly, Kizuna-kun...this...

- Her personality is too reserved to ask to be in those situations.

- *sigh* It's...true.

The teacher looked a bit dejected, but her back remained uncurved, her hands together moving only her thumbs over each other.

- "Well, now she feels more confident in me." I know my family, Sensei, but your perspective is good in this conversation.

- *cough* Well, I'm not the most qualified to talk about these matters...

- "The teacher seems to have been a little skeptical." Another question: do you know who my sister's partner is?

Separating her hands, she leaned her arms on the backrest of the chair, her gaze seeming to wander a bit.

- A boy named Amamiya Ryo.

- "I knew it, now there's only one step left."

 Could I know who that person is?

- Amamiya Ryo is like the leader of the class, he's in the soccer club, being the second best.

- Why would... a boy like him catch the attention of someone like nee-chan?

With her gaze on the ceiling, Sensei seemed to remember something.

- Although I wasn't involved in the children's election event, there was an event in home economics.

- Event?

Looking into my eyes, Sensei settled in her chair, lowering her head to my height.

- That's right, your sister didn't have a large group, so I paired her with other boys so she would have more friends. She was with Amamiya-kun.

- "Right, she asked for permission to prepare a Chinese-style seafood stew for that class."

- I thought they got along well, so I let it pass.

- "Sensei, your perspective on boys getting along seems very distorted. My expressionless sister is a very sensitive and reserved girl; if she likes someone, it's also difficult for her to mention it." I see.

Getting up from the chair, I stretched, looking at the teacher who leaned forward a bit.

- Thank you very much, Morisaki-sensei, you were very helpful.

- No, I don't regret the inconvenience, but I hope to help more.

- It's not like that. You really helped me. I hope you keep taking care of my sister.

Inclining my head a bit, I leaned forward in my posture toward the teacher.

She nodded her head as a sign of apology.

- Likewise... in any case, to think that Kizuna-kun had a younger brother like you who cares so much about her.

- Of course, we're family, and she's my pride.

Raising my head, I looked over Morisaki-sensei's head.

- But if you could help me with something...

Looking into my eyes, the teacher raised her head.

- Of course, with pleasure.

-"Then let's begin."