Pirate's Freedom

Empty campus, empty school building, empty corridors.

In an empty classroom, the cracks in the prefabricated boards on the roof are twisting and turning, and the drizzle of light rain slants into the windows, adding a touch of moisture to the dry wall plaster.

"Thank you so much."

In this building, which is not an exaggeration to be called a Class D dangerous building, Porusalino on the podium withdrew his gaze from the window and looked around at the students below.

"For whatever reason you are willing to come here again, I want to express my gratitude for your trust."

There were no whispers or whispers.

Meticulous, sitting upright, looking down from the podium, there are some sparse students, exuding a sense of tension that is completely different from the usual class.

“And even more so, your courage.”

……

Buckle, buckle, buckle...

Mixed in with the sound of raindrops, the window glass of the all-black expensive sports car parked on the roadside was knocked unhurriedly.

"..."

After a moment of silence, amid the almost silent sound of the motor, the car windows covered with black reflective paper slowly lowered.

"first meet--"

With one hand on the roof of the car and the other in his pocket, the tall man bent down and spoke frivolously to the stunning beauty in the driver's seat.

"I want to ask you to do me a favor."

Before he finished speaking, sharp eyes shot out from the car, and it seemed that within a few seconds, the people in the car had established an equation for a reasonable explanation.

When she spoke, her voice was filled with conviction.

"The prisoner, in turn, waited at the scene of the crime. Hmm, how brave he is. After watching the show, he finally decided to go to the stage?"

"Is it a good thing to have no desires?"

Without answering the question, Porusalino just looked at her and continued without changing his posture.

"Maybe it's a good thing for eminent monks, but it's definitely not a good thing for me or you."

……

"Puff-breath-breath-"

Along with taking big breaths to calm down, a trembling voice that sounded like he was about to cry sounded.

"I'm really sorry...Teacher Porusalino...I told my parents...about you..."

"Oh, there's no need to be so formal. It's not class time now. Just sit back and answer."

A smiling voice responded to her.

"It's natural to tell your worries to your family. I don't mind, teacher. It's not just you. Everyone has said it, right?"

"I've said it before, of course I've said it, I've told many people, but..."

A not too low tone sounded carelessly, and then quickly turned into a depressed murmur.

"Who would believe it..."

As the words fell, a low mood spread in the classroom.

"Everyone was called here by email, and they are all very uneasy because of what happened yesterday."

Someone showed a gentle smile that could stabilize people's emotions, and spoke in a voice that was neither too high nor too low, but just right.

"Teacher Porusalino, can you first tell me the reason why you called everyone together?"

"Okay," the man at the podium laughed.

Desks and chairs are arranged neatly in rows and rows. In the classroom of Class F, second year, all ten or twenty students are sitting in the back row.

"In this case, in order not to waste everyone's precious vacation time, I will keep the rest of the story short."

Not just Class F of the second year, nor just the second year, Porusalino asked Shizuka Hiratsuka to send a mass email to all students.

"Because Nami and Nokigao, these two were fighting in the school."

When Porusalino mentioned these two names in an understatement, the already tense atmosphere in the classroom instantly became a little stagnant.

"The entire Sobu High School will be demolished and rebuilt, so in the next one or two years, all students will be accepted by nearby schools."

Porusalino looked at them, looking seriously at the faces——

Some people were watching him closely, others kept focusing on the blackboard, only using the corner of their eyes to catch him in sight, and some people's eyes were evasive and hesitant...

"Teacher, I don't have a few days to spare. I will be taking a job elsewhere soon."

Gu</span>excited, calm, panicked, hesitant, cowed...

"After all, you are eating from the public, and you are a so-called [priest]. Teachers are also very hard..."

Maybe it's because of the difficulties that are difficult to face in reality.

Or maybe it's to find a liberating answer.

In short, for their own standpoints and for their own reasons, all kinds of people chose to come back here a day after the incident.

"Will you follow me?"

……

"Declaration in advance——"

Ryoko Yakushiji put her elbows on the edge of the car window, rested her forehead with her hand, and said bold words in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Conquering the world is an established item in my future agenda. If you are making small calculations in this regard, it is better to give up the idea as soon as possible."

"Oh, yo, don't say such terrible things casually. I don't want to waste my favor on trivial matters."

Porusalino pouted and tapped his fingers twice on the roof of the car.

"Well, I thought about it, first thing, how about six complimentary tickets to Tokyo Disneyland."

"You asking me to waste my time on this kind of thing is a waste of public services for all mankind."

At the same time as he spoke, Yakushidera Ryoko had already placed her hand on the joystick.

"No, no, no, don't belittle yourself."

Porusalino remedied casually.

"With your recommendation in the future, my persuasion work will definitely be much easier."

"That's what I meant."

Yakushiji Ryoko spat disdainfully, and suddenly her interest waned.

"Hmph, forget it, the world itself is an amusement park, but the tickets are very expensive and there are few particularly interesting attractions."

"But..." There was a cold rush in her eyes.

"Does what happened this morning have anything to do with you?"

"..."

Time passed by minute by second, and after a while, the unbearable silence that made people hold their breath was broken.

"Should I say yes or no..."

The hesitant voice sounded slowly, as if to tease the heartstrings, but Porusalino's tone was still as relaxed as ever.

"To be honest, sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing."

……

"The amount given each month is almost [-] beli when converted. If it were you, it is not impossible to get more."

Porusalino was a good follower.

"Hmm...this school..."

At the bar of the ramen shop, Nami crossed her arms and nodded seriously. Her attitude towards school suddenly changed 180 degrees.

"It sounds pretty good. If you really have the money, it doesn't matter if you give it a try, but -"

After comforting her little friend with her eyes, Nami looked at Porusalino again and made a stern statement.

"If it's too boring-"

"In that case, I'll add more money."

Porusalino blocked all Nami's words with one sentence.

"Hey, this is a rare holiday, so don't talk about this."

Pulling out a napkin and handing it to Ira, Hiratsuka Shizuka turned around and asked excitedly.

"What are you going to do next?"

"Well, let me think about it..."

Porusalino looked thoughtful, and after a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands and suggested with an expression as if he had thought of something.

"Do you want to go to the amusement park?"