Envelope Generation - Chapter 1

“What’s up, Shingo? Was that you?”

“Oh, good morning, Senpai.”

“Man, it’s so noisy this early in the morning with all that rattling.”

“Sorry, the muffler seems a bit loose. No matter how many times I tighten it, it just won’t stay.”

“If you don’t take proper care of a used scooter, it’ll break down quickly. Oh, and you’re not wearing a helmet again. Put on your helmet.”

“In this heat, wearing a helmet will make my head itch… just kidding.”

*Smack*

“Sorry >.<”

“Don’t give me that nonsense… but seriously, if the cops catch you, it’s a hassle. More importantly, you could die if you fall.”

“It’s fine. I just fell a little earlier.”

“Hey, your elbow is all scraped up. Are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just a little scratch.”

“Idiot. You were just lucky you didn’t hit your head.”

“Oh, I fell on the dirt by the hedge.”

“Geez, if it were asphalt, you’d be dead.”

“…Yeah, maybe.”

“Heads are heavy, you know. If you fall with momentum, your head will hit the ground first. Have you heard of Newton’s First Law?”

“Newton’s First Law?”

“When you’re riding a bike and you suddenly stop after hitting something, your body and bike will still try to maintain the speed you were going at. So if you fall, your head is heavy and your neck muscles can’t stop it, so your head hits the ground first.”

“Uh-huh…”

“Have you ever had Rika-chan give you a lap pillow?”

“Yeah, I have.”

“Then try giving Rika-chan a lap pillow next time. You’ll be surprised at how heavy a head is.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Well, Rika-chan’s brain might be heavier than yours.”

“Haha, right.”

“Hey, Shingo, what’s this?”

“Huh? What?”

“The back of your head… oh man, your head is split open and your brains are spilling out!”

“What?! Really?! Ah, oh, it’s true! Ahhh!”

*Smack*

“Idiot. If your brains were spilling out, you wouldn’t be alive.”

“Then, what’s this?”

“It’s dog poop. Haha, you must have fallen where there was poop. Ew, it stinks.”

“Ewww, it’s all over me! Damn it!”

“If you wore a helmet, you could just wash it off. Now you can’t go to school like that.”

“I’ll go home and wash my head. Damn it, I’m gonna be late today.”

“See, I told you to wear a helmet.”

“Alright, I’m heading back. Later, Senpai.”

“Don’t rush. Be careful on your way back.”

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