Takezawa's Ghost - Episode 36

　Everyone’s eyes are fixed on me.

　Anxious eyes.

　Trusted eyes.

　Surprised eyes.

　A suspicious look in his eyes.

　Although their feelings are different, the only thing that remains the same is that they are both paying attention to Takezawa Shinji.

　I almost flinch at his gaze, but then I remember Aida-san’s words.

<Live long, you>

　That was the last thing the old man who died because of me said.

　To fulfill that request, he couldn’t use the sneaky methods he’d used up until now.

　So, to start with, I decided to try to imitate Aida-san, who would explain the instructions to the staff in a clear voice every morning.

　At that time, Aida-san was full of vitality.

　With that feeling, I continue.

“Let’s share the information now!”

“Hey, Takezawa, calm down for a second…”

　He looks straight at Hirose, whom he thinks has gone crazy from drugs.

“First of all, this is my friend, Hirose! I don’t have psychic powers, so I can’t see Michi or Naoya! I’m a good guy who stays with me so I don’t forget about Naoya!”

　While looking at the overall picture, I try to make sure that my message gets across to Naoya in particular.

“Naoya! You don’t have to show yourself! Just let him know you’re here!”

　I think it’s a bit unreasonable.

　But who cares about that?

　I want Hirose, who has never forgotten about Naoya for even a day, to be rewarded, even if only a little. I will be willing to do some unreasonable things.

　Naoya slowly approached Hirose and embraced him.

　Of course, since Naoya is a spirit, he cannot directly touch the living Hirose.

　His hands slip around Hirose’s back.

“…Eh? Naoya?”

　But that’s typical of Hirose.

　I was able to sense Naoya’s presence with a power I couldn’t use called love.

　Okay, next.

“Kondo Kaori!!!”

“Y-Yes!”

　Now it’s the turn of the unpleasant woman who is pretending to be the mastermind.

“Do you remember your classmate from high school named Michi? That ghost over there is that person!!! He hates you so much that he will never be able to rest in peace! Kato Mei and Kanzaki Miina have already received their revenge! Now it’s your turn! I can’t get revenge now because of the situation, but the next time we meet…”

“Takezawa. Fine. I’ll do it.”

　My adrenaline was pumping, and within three seconds, I was about to use the standard phrase used by a weak character, but Michi stopped me.

“Sorry for making you do something you’re not used to. I’ll do it. Also, I’ll try to follow Takezawa’s example and let him know how I feel.”

“…I see.”

　I see.

　Michi has grown so much in such a short time.

　If that’s the case, it might be okay to leave it to them.

　And what I need to tell you is…

　Ah. The most important thing is still left.

　Michi and Naoya are siblings.

　If I had been able to help Naoya, who loved his sister so much, Michi might not have had to die.

　I have to apologize for that.

“Michi, about my brother…”

　But my vision began to distort.

　He knew he needed to look Michi in the eye and apologize, but his eyelids felt so heavy.

　Sh1t. My mind is fine, but my body has reached its limit.

　Is it a lack of oxygen?

　How pathetic.

　Although my analgesia does interfere with my daily life, the fact that I can push myself is probably my only advantage.

“Takezawa?! Takezawa!”

　Michi’s voice.

　Also, for once, you can hear Hirose’s anxious voice.

　Naoya…is he saying something like thank you?

　What could you possibly be grateful to me for when I left you to die and am now useless?

　Naoya. I have to apologize to you too…

　Just as I was thinking that, it was as if the power went out, and I lost consciousness.