Chapter 58: Grocery
(3rd pov)
Every present student and Karasuma separated into smaller groups. Kaede, Rio, Nagisa, and Karma formed one group. Megu, Hinano, Sumire and Yuma were together in group two and the last group consisted of Yukiko, Hiroto and Karasuma.
The whole time Yuma was unusually quiet and even shivered from time to time. He was looking around nervously as if something could jump on him at any moment. Megu seeing this tapped his shoulder. Yuma jumped away from the hand, looking extremely anxious. He breathed out and relaxed a bit.
Megu: "Are you alright?"
Yuma: "Yeah... no. I've heard about this store from my mother. She said that no matter what, I shouldn't shop here. One time my curiosity won over me, and I saw a lot of half-priced products. I had stars in my eyes and was thinking how much money I could save, but..."
Megu: "But...?"
Yuma hugged himself, recalling the bad memories.
Yuma: "But the old ladies here aren't normal."
Megu: "What do you mean-"
[DING DONG]
Announcer: "Attention, everyone! All produce goes on sale!"
Hearing that, everyone's eyes except the students turned sharp. Karasuma noticed the change around him.
Tadaomi: 'What is happening? It feels like I'm surrounded by military veterans ready to execute given mission.'
Hiroto: "Are you alright, Karasuma-sensei?"
Tadaomi: "It's nothing but don't go too far from me."
Hiroto & Yukiko: "Yes sensei!"
(Tadaomi's pov)
What is wrong with this store. Instantly everyone is wholly focused on the products, and they're checking each other, but they're not moving, waiting for something.
Slowly some old man walked up to vegetables and put half-price stickers, but no one moved until he returned to where he came from.
At that moment, I felt a presence behind me, and I turned back to see nothing. I felt someone's hand on my butt.
Old lady: "Ohoho, what a handsome young man doing here, Just your presence here makes me feel 20 years younger."
She then tried to strike the back of my knee with her cane, but I blocked it with my arm.
Old lady: "Ho~ it looks like we have someone experienced."
To my surprise, she quickly tried to hit me in the ribs, and some other old lady went for my head. They were strong, stronger than any old lady I've ever met, which isn't saying much, but still.
I looked back at my students who weren't. They weren't fighting with anyone, but I could see the life draining from their eyes. I don't know why. They're just pinching their cheeks while saying things like 'you look adorable today' or 'how about you meet my grandson/grandaughter'.
Old lady: "You don't have time to worry about others."
I felt a hand on my shoulder.
Shit!
I quickly put distance between us. However, the old lady didn't follow up on her attack. Instead, she rushed to grab some carrots and cabbages. I could hear someone screaming 'cabbages' in the distance. Wait, we're fighting for food on sale. All this is for some vegetables. Because of this ridiculousness, I forgot that we were supposed to buy groceries.
Unfortunately, I realized it was too late as everything was already sold.
(Ryoto's pov)
After my successful shopping, I went outside to see everyone defeated. I was eating a lollipop, and I bought one for everyone too. Thankfully, I managed to grab everything I needed because I was sure that no one could get even one thing besides me.
Nakame: "It seems that once again you got what you wanted."
Ryoto: "What can I say? I'm very nimble."
Nakame: "Haha, that you are. Unfortunately, your friends weren't as lucky."
She looked at exhausted students.
Karma: "Not everyone."
Karma showed off the leek he got. Color me impressed he got something.
Ryoto: "I didn't expect it. Here, take a lollipop."
I handed him the candy, and he took it without any shame.
Karma: "Thanks, it was fun. These old ladies know how to get under someone's skin. I should pick up some tricks from them."
He showed an evil smile which I returned.
Ryoto: "I know exactly what you mean. Unfortunately, most of their tricks are only effective if you're an old lady."
Karma: "Shame, really."
I turned to the rest of the group.
Ryoto: "I feel bad for everyone here, so have a lollipop as well."
I handed everyone the candies, one by one. The last one to get was Karasuma.
Ryoto: "Well, well, well, it looks like someone owes me an apology for thinking that I'm crazy. As you have witnessed, the housewives and old ladies are really scary during the sale. Do you want to share your experiences? You'll get a lollipop for that?"
I tried to bait him with that, but it didn't work as he left without saying anything.
Ryoto: "Don't worry, I'll keep your lollipop for now!"
Rio and Kaede didn't believe what they heard. I looked at them.
Ryoto: "What?"
Rio: "Nothing, but couldn't you at least warn us?"
Ryoto: "But I warned you, though. You just didn't believe me."
Rio raised her finger and wanted to say but stopped herself as she realized I was telling the truth.
Rio: "Huh."
Ryoto: "Reality is often stranger than fiction."
Koro-sensei: "Well said, Yuuki-kun."
What? When did he get here? I sometimes forget that he was the best assassin in the business, so silent movement shouldn't be out of option.
Koro-sensei: "But please, next time, please don't traumatize your classmates."
He pointed to Yuma, who was sitting and hugging his knees.
Yuma: "I'm not a handsome young man... I'm not a handsome young man... I'm not a handsome young man..."
I forgot about him.
I walked up to him, placed a lollipop in front of him, and nodded my head.
Ryoto: "Better."
Karma started laughing hysterically while others had a strained smile.
Karma: "I like this guy."
Everyone, especially Nagisa, thought it couldn't be a good sign.
We separated shortly after, but only after I went to bed realized that I had forgotten about today's training.
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