The Girl Connected to my “Red Thread of Fate” was my Natural Enemy - Chapter 4

TL: samheart564
ED: samheart564 (gotta go fast…)

Chapter 4:

 

The class duty was over, and it was almost time for homeroom. I was finally able to get back to my seat. 

 

I felt like I had an unusually large burden weighing me down. I was twice as tired as usual.

 

By the way, the seating order was usually Riran, Ryūya, me (Akito), and Neika. 

However, Neika is too small, and is dwarfed by Ryūya. As a special case, the seating order was changed to Neika, Riran, me, and Ryūya.  

 

Of course, we didn’t ask for it. It was the kindness of our homeroom teacher. 

Thank you, Sensei ♡ (murderous intent) [TLN: He’s sitting behind Riran.]

 

“Haa…” (Akito)

“Hey, don’t sigh behind me. Your gloomy air is ruining my sanctity.” (Riran)

“…Ah, oh there you are.” (Akito)

“I’ve always been here!” (Riran)

 

Don’t come at me in the morning. I’m tired. 

Kuonji turned towards me with a complaining look on her face. Hmm? You’re not going to do it, are you?

 

But when she saw the 「Red Thread of Fate」that connected us, she growled hatefully and turned her head back.

 

Ryūya, who was behind us watching, muttered in surprise.

 

“Heh…Kuonji is backing down. It’s a rare sight, isn’t it?” (Ryūya)

“Ye-yeah, I guess so.” (Akito)

“Akito, what’s wrong with you? Have you finally got tired of me?” (Ryūya)

 

It would have been many times better if he was no longer fond of me anyway. 

I don’t want to tell Ryūya that, because he might think I’m crazy.

 

“Ahh. I’m looking forward to watching this couple fight every day.” (Ryūya)

“”WE AREN’T A COUPLE!! …Hmpfh.”” (Akito and Riran)

“Oh, nice couple.” (Ryūya)

 

I’m telling you, we aren’t a couple…enough already.

 

Haa…up until yesterday she was just a woman I didn’t like and didn’t get along with…How can this change in just one day?

The 「Red Thread of Fate」is scary…

 

I look again at the ring finger of my left hand.

A scarlet thread, beyond red. An enigmatic thread that you can’t touch even if you try, and that also penetrates matter. 

Only you can see the thread, and you don’t even know who else it is connected to whom.

 

I really don’t know what this is…

 

“Hey hey, Akiemo~n. I’m bored. Give me something.” (Ryūya)

“Don’t pull on my clothes. The teacher will be here in around five minutes.” (Akito)

“There’s always something you can do.” (Ryūya)

“What?” (Akito)

“Tell me about your Fated Person.” (Ryūya)

 

Tsk, I forgot.

Hey Kuonji. Don’t react so quickly, or they’ll know.

 

“I’ll tell you during lunch. Neika isn’t here right now anyway.” (Akito)

“Oh, you’re gonna do it? Okay, it’s decided.” (Ryūya)

 

Good grief. Do you really care that much about someone’s destiny…?

 

Afterwards, while I was having an idle conversation with Tatsuya, a teacher came in from the front of the classroom. 

 

The teacher was a young woman wearing glasses. 

She is tall and slender, with a ponytail that sways as she walks, big tits, and is popular with both men and women because of her crisp, clean, demeanor. 

 

Her name: Maaya Sanzenin-sensei.

 

Sanzenin-sensei stood at the podium and looked around the class with her sharp violet eyes.

 

“…Alright, Class President Suwabe, give the order.” (Sanzenin-sensei)

“Yes. Stand. Attention. Bow. Good morning.” (Suwabe)

“”Good morning.”” (Entire Class) 

 

At the command of the class president, Suwabe, we did the greeting. 

This class has a surprising amount of gyarus and yancha girls, but they are all decent people. [TLN: Yancha as like mischievous/naughy]

 

“Good morning. Today, as you all know, is the day of destiny. So for today’s first period Japanese class, we will be studying about the 「Day of Destiny」and the 「Red Thread of Fate」” (Sanzenin-sensei)

 

The class started to murmur. [EDN: Originally a SFX but I translated it for convenience.]

 

…Are we going to study it again now?

I’ve been studying this ever since I was a little boy. 

…Well, if the teacher says she’s going to do it, I guess I have to pay attention.

 

Homeroom was over and it was first period.

Sanzenin-sensei distributed some handouts and wrote on the blackboard.

 

The title was “About the Day of Destiny.”

 

“As you all know, today is the day of destiny. On the ring finger of your left hand, the 「Red Thread of Fate」should be visible.” (Sanzenin-sensei)

 

The whole class looks at the ring finger of their left hand.

For me…it’s connected to Kuonji.

 

“In fact the red thread has different meanings depending on its color. Please take a look at the handout.” (Sanzenin-sensei)

 

Heeh, I didn’t know that. Let’s see…

 

—-

 

Handout (Part 1):

 

-Red (~90% of people): The common thread color.

-Peach (~4.5% of people): Great physical chemistry. You’ll instantly fall in love with anyone who you are connected to. 

-Vermillion (~4.5% of people): Excellent economic compatibility. When you are with your Fated Person, you will never have to worry about finances.

-Scarlet (~1% of people): The most rare color with the best parts of Peach and Vermillion. They are so compatible that it can only be described as a miracle.

[EDN: There is an example color for each thread type that students can compare their own thread with.]

 

—-

 

Haa, I see. 

 

I check the color intensity of my thread and compare it to the chart.

 

Of course, it’s not Peach.

It’s not Red…it’s much darker than Red.

It’s not even Vermillion. This thread is darker.

Scarlet…hmm? Isn’t it darker than scarlet?

 

…Aha, there’s a fine print section.

 

—-

 

Handout (Fine Print Section):

 

In addition, there is a color called “Dark Scarlet” that is even darker than Scarlet.

This is a miracle color that has only been confirmed in a few cases in the whole world.

 

-Physical Compatibility: Dozens of times better than Peach. Just by touching each other, you can’t stop thinking about the other person.

-Economic Compatibility: Dozens of times better than vermilion. If you start a business, it will surely become one of the biggest companies in the world.

 

The following is for Dark Scarlet color identification ↓↓↓

 

—-

 

Houhou, heh…My thread is almost exactly the same color as dark scarlet!

 

…Oi, is this for real…

 

Sitting in front of me, Kuonji is…shaking her body.

I can’t see her face, but the ears and even the nape of the neck are red, so it seems that she is very angry.

 

“I’m sure you’ll be able to tell which color you are. Now, let’s look at the direction in which the thread is extending. At the end of it, you will find the person of your dreams.” (Sanzenin-sensei)

 

Ugh…the direction it’s extending…

 

Kuonji’s body jolted, and she slowly turned around. 

 

Moist scarlet eyes. 

Her mouth opens and closes, but no sound comes out.

Not only her neck, but her face is also red.

 

The look on her face was not one of anger by any stretch of the imagination, but an indescribable expression of shame, confusion …… and a little bit of happiness.

 

And maybe…I’ll have the same look on my face.

You know how I know?

Because I feel the same way.

 

“So, let’s pray in the direction of the extension. Let us fold our hands and dream of the day when we will meet.” (Sanzenin-sensei)

 

Sorry, we’ve already met.

 

But when I looked around, I saw that men and women alike were folding their hands in the same way.

This is…something we can’t afford not to do.

 

I gulped.

 

When I folded my hands, in preparation, Kuonji also hurriedly folded her hands and squeezed her eyes shut.

 

Kuonji and I faced each other, closed our eyes, and prayed.

 

At the same time, I thought to myself:

 

──How did this happen?

 

TLN: TL’d and edited in a day, let’s go. I got a kofi now, so if you would like to support the series, or any of my current/future endeavors, I appreciate any donations. Hopefully I’ll get another chapter out before the end of the month. Thank you all for sticking with me despite my erratic release schedule.