Chapter 188: Talk with Rin

Chapter 188: Talk with Rin

(Ryoto's pov)

After some waiting, someone finally appeared to take us back. We were currently surrounded by members of a Stealth Force. It seems that as soon as they got the notice that something strange had occurred, they deployed the unit to ensure Yoruichi's safety. After some questioning and taking the assassin back with them, they left us in the hands of teachers. I'm going to milk the Shihoin clan later. Having the clan owe me something may come in handy in the future.

After we returned, we were immediately sent to the Squad 4 barracks to heal up. We also took the three bodies of our classmates. The mood wasn't the greatest as we lost these people today, but that's the life of Shinigami.

In the barracks, we were being treated by the members of the squad. I was being treated by a nurse. She just bandaged me a bit since all I had were some cuts here and there. Other students have it worse than me, and currently, more experienced members of squad 4 were focusing on them.

As I was getting my arm wrapped in bandages, the door to the room suddenly opened, and a Captain and lieutenant entered.

Am I in trouble? I don't think I did anything wrong, but it feels like when a teacher is coming to you, and you start going over everything to think about any possible trouble you caused so you can think up an excuse in time.

Joking aside, I could probably guess why they are here. Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Retsu: "Ryoto Yuuki-kun, it seems you can't stay out of trouble."

She said with a gentle smile. Next to our very gentle, kind, and definitely not murderous Captain stood a tall silver-haired woman. The lieutenant of the 4th Division. She is still shorter than me, though.

I love being taller since, in my previous life, I was relatively short. I wasn't a dwarf, but I still developed insecurities. Thankfully they didn't transfer to this life, and I can look down on people now. If I wasn't tall, I would probably have a habit of sleeping on the trees and not under them.

My thoughts drifted away a bit too much. Better focus on the Captain in front of me.

Ryoto: "That's not true, Captain. I was trying to have a peaceful day with my classmates, and an assassination attempt happened. Thankfully I wasn't on one of my famous walks. Otherwise, the results would be grimmer."

I said with empty eyes.

They didn't know how to react to my comment and decided to ignore it. I think people tend to do it more often as of late. It may be that more experienced people don't want to humor my stupidity.

Retsu: "We came here to ask some questions because of the unusual circumstances, and since you were in the centrum of this event and are practically unharmed, you are the first to be questioned."

Rin: "Were you expecting me to slap you or something? Don't you know me by now? I'm sure you had your reasons for doing that. I would want to say to believe in me, but we both know that I wasn't in the best of mind. I will work hard so you can put your trust in me but for now, just know that I believe in you full heartily. At least now I know that we will be able to return someday, and for now, it's enough for me."

Her words were warm and something I wasn't expecting to hear but also something I needed to hear at the same time. I could also feel her warmth through the hand that I was holding. Being trusted like that by someone other than Lala is strange.

I think Rin deserves to know a little bit about myself that I'm reserving to only my family and doctor. People from the Assassination classroom world are an exception since there I went a little bananas. After living with her for a few months, I think I could count her as family.

Ryoto: "Rin, do you know why I have my eyes always closed?"

Rin: "Huh?"

She was surprised by my question, but I continued speaking without waiting for her answer.

Ryoto: "My eyes look pretty unusual, so I keep them closed most of the time. Especially now since who knows who is marking in the shadows... planning. However, I think that you deserve to see them."

I turned towards Rin to look her in the eyes, and she did the same. Then I slowly opened my eyes, revealing my crystal blue eyes.

Rin: "Beautiful."

That was the only word that she said, at which I smiled.

We spent the rest of the evening under the tree as Rin was using my shoulder to take a nap.

I enjoy these quiet moments.

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