[Human society emphasizes rules and order.] ]

[I have no objection to this.] ]

[But as to whether human beings should live solely for the purpose of enhancing their own value in society, for the sake of values that are themselves defined by the rules created by human beings.] ]

[Differing views.] ]

[Note that I don't mean to change the rules of society.] On the contrary, I have enough appreciation and respect for those who have achieved value in human society. ]

[But I myself yearn for the most instinctive freedom in the blood of human beings and even living beings.] ]

[If the desire to pursue instinct is a symbol of bestiality.] ]

[Then I, Narumi Yu, am willing to break away from the human group,]

[Become a lone beast!] ]

"0 points."

On Saturday afternoon, there was only Yu Narumi, who was a candidate, and Natsume Hanai, who was temporarily the invigilator, in the sophomore C class classroom.

As a Chinese teacher, Natsume Hanai read the essay written by Narumi Yu and gave a fairly fair and reasonable score.

"Why?" Narumi defends freedom, "What's wrong with pursuing freedom? If the prodigal son of the ancient island country and the chivalrous man of the mainland saw my article, they would definitely recognize my pursuit, and even worship me as a brother who lives and dies together! ”

"Freedom, beasts, and so on,"

Teacher Natsume held the test paper in front of him and pointed to the last sentence of the composition,

"Not being able to put your name in the exam paper is common sense in the exam. For this alone, the test paper is already a zero score, and I just gave your essay a zero score. ”

"This is because I am the only student who makes up the exam, and Mr. Natsume must know that it is my test paper, so I will write my name directly into the composition."

Make-up exams, but not towards the overall test score, as this would be unfair to other students who would normally take the exam. It was only proposed by Teacher Natsume Hanai, and I didn't want Narumi Yu to miss this exam because of some accidents.

It is precisely because it is not counted in the grades that Narumi Yu will blatantly write such an essay.

"Rules are rules, and they have to be followed, both in society and in school. A score of 0 is the punishment for not following the rules. ”

"But"

"No, I'll rewrite an essay on the weekend and give it to me when Monday comes."

“…… Good. ”

The declaration of yearning for freedom was awarded a zero score for not following the rules. The plan to become a beast was met with Waterloo before it could begin.

As he walked to the student union, Narumi decided that if he became prime minister or director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau one day, the first thing he would do was to change the rule that "no names should appear on the test papers".

Coming to the student council with the air conditioner on and the cold wind, Narumi Yu told the student council president his feelings.

"If Narumi really becomes the prime minister, he should do something more meaningful."

Yayoi Aki responded without raising her head in the morning, and the bright light shone through the window on the girl's long, black and shiny hair. It reminds him of yesterday's Tanabata Festival, and under the colorful festival lights, the hair of the bed is also so beautiful.

"For example, the whole country is carried out by gangsters, and they are the biggest obstacle to your pursuit of freedom."

"Why do you say that?" Narumi handed over the soda she had just bought at the vending machine, and placed it next to Manyoshu under the instruction of the gel pen pen that Yayoi Akizao held in her right hand.

"If you don't have gangsters, you just have to deal with the rules and order of human society. But now, even if you are out of society, there is still no way to ensure that you will not be found by the mud in these dark places. ”

“…… Truly. ”

But if the gangs were really so easy to clean up, they wouldn't have existed for so long, and even now it has been one of the biggest headaches for previous prime ministers.

All kinds of forces and interests are involved in the open and the covert, and it is difficult for even the prime minister to get started.

It's better to go to war with the yakuza than to hand it over to an aristocratic force like the Imadegawa clan.

Yayoi Aki finished writing the paragraph he was writing early, and while putting the notebook aside, he took the "Manyoshu" and turned the page with the bookmark in it.

Then he unscrewed the cap of the soda bottle, took the straw from Narumi Yu's hand and inserted it.

Narumi Yu's gaze shifted from the girl's black hair to the notebook placed in the corner of the table.

The student union does not have heavy work to do every day, such as the time when the holiday is approaching, it is relatively leisurely.

Endeavor is making every effort to prepare for various youth competitions to be held in the summer; The lazy clubs are all discussing how to play during the summer vacation, whether to find a cool mountain forest or a seaside to practice.

And the exam was already over on Saturday morning, and the more reason why Yayoi Aki stayed at school early should be just waiting for him.

"The last volume of "Nai River", I was thinking about whether I should go home and read it during the summer vacation."

"It's dangerous, isn't it?"

Even if you let Neko come out and run away when you are in danger, but after all, the other party is a gang with most illegal guns in their hands.

"Hmm......" Yayoi Aki nodded.

"Speaking of which, where is Yayoi-san's house?"

"Hokkaido, Naie Town."

"Coincidentally, my family is in Imabetsu Town, Aomori Prefecture, so let's go back together then."

A small town "across the sea" from Hokkaido, it has developed quite well in recent years thanks to the convenient transportation on railways and highways.

However, the total population of the town is still less than 2,000, and it is even decreasing, and I wonder if there will be a turnaround in the future.

“…… Thank you. ”

"I thought you'd say no." Narumi Yu was a little surprised.

"It's boring on the road, and it's nice to have someone to talk to." The girl turned her gaze away, looking at the closet that had once been stuffed with her clothes in a daze, "At that time, if Narumi-san is free, can you wait for me in Imabetsu Town for a day or two?" We'll come back together. ”

“…… I mean, I'm going with you to Naie Town. ”

The voice of Narumi Yu's explanation fell.

There was a long silence in the student council room.

Yayoi Akihaya may have known his intentions from the beginning.

"We always have to have some club activities in the Classics Department, right?"

The stupid male high school student used all his seven points of IQ to think about the reasons why the girl could agree,

"It's better to set it as "Summer Practice!" How about "From Tokyo to Hokkaido"? ”

"You can take some photos and videos while you go, and when you go to the school festival, you can use them as ministry materials.,Natsume-sensei told me two months ago.,Let Yayoi-san and I find a way to restore the journal of the Department of Classics.。

But strictly speaking, he and Yayoi Akizao are both traitors to classical literature - they haven't read much classical literature, but they have both become light writers who cater to modern literature.

No, Yayoi Autumn is not counted early, and there are also many shadows of classical literature in "The Autumn Rain of Nai River".

It seems that he is the only traitor.

Then it is natural to feel guilty and want to contribute to the Department of Classics.

“…… Today's soda is quite delicious. ”

As the minister, Yayoi Akihaya not only did not respond to the expectations of the ministry members by example, but suddenly changed the topic.

The soda bottle says sea salt lemon flavor.

He remembered it and bought a bottle to try when he went back.

"So, club activities."

"The weather is pretty good today......

"Even if Yayoi-san is the student council president, you should respect the school's club rules!"

"I also know the life of life, nothing more than worry and shame."

In the face of the persevering stupid high school student, Yayoi Autumn had no choice but to memorize a poem.

But unfortunately, Narumi Yu read "Manyoshu" in the Arakawa Library.

"If you hate not a bird, why fly to rest. Actually, just like the birds in this poem, I'm fed up with Tokyo, where the only birds I see the most are crows, and I want to go to Hokkaido to find my companions. ”

“……”

I couldn't read anymore, Yayoi Aki continued to be silent in the morning, and Narumi Yuya continued to stare at the girl's little face.

The beautiful face of a beautiful black haired literary girl can't get tired of looking at it, he can stand here and watch the sun go down outside the window.

In the end, Yayoi Akizao finally compromised with reality, "Yes, but ......"

"Don't worry, minister, I will never cause trouble, run directly when I encounter danger!"

"Hmmm......"

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the pink sunset came early on the girl's face,

"Thank you."