Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 3Volume 1 .2 - The Nail That Sticks Out Too Much Does Not Get Hammered Down......?

The Nail That Sticks Out ‘Too Much’ Does Not Get Hammered Down……?  2

“What’s wrong with a ponytail?”

Usami unhappily spoke while pointing to her own head.

In response, Tachibana, embodying the role of a student guidance teacher, faced her with a firm attitude.

“Ponytails are against the school rules. Fix it immediately.”

“But the school rules state that ‘long hair should be tied or braided so as not to interfere with classes’. There’s no explicit ban on ponytails, is there?”

Usami countered logically.

Sakuto thought it was impressive that she remembered the exact wording of the school rules.

It seemed plausible for someone like Usami.

“That’s a matter of interpretation. Besides, ‘flashy hairstyles are prohibited’ is clearly stated. In other words, if a teacher deems it flashy, then it’s flashy.”

Tachibana was adamant.

Sakuto wondered if she also remembered the school rules that well.

Being in student guidance, it seemed likely——

“Based on a teacher’s view? That seems rather subjective only to Tachibana Sensei, doesn’t it?”

“You’re quite a talker… However, I cannot accept it.”

Essentially, in front of this crowd, they had started arguing their principles and were now in a situation where neither could back down easily.

At any rate, Sakuto wanted to know more about how this started.

He approached a pair of girls nearby.

“Excuse me… what’s going on there?”

“Ah, um… after class, Tachibana Sensei started criticizing Usami-san’s hairstyle.”

“Yeah, and then Usami-san started arguing that ponytails aren’t banned. Should I say she’s rebelling? It does seem like an unreasonable reason, so maybe she’s trying to argue her way out of it.”

Sakuto brought his hand to his mouth.

(So, that’s the current situation… Confronting directly like this isn’t the wisest choice… I knew she was strong-willed, but…)

The question was how this standoff between the two would be resolved.

For now, Sakuto had no intention of getting involved in the issue between Usami and Tachibana.

If Usami simply complied with the guidance, it should be over.

That should be the end of it.

Sakuto, intending to ignore what was happening and walk away, suddenly stopped when he heard whispers.

“Usami-san is being Usami-san huh~”

“I don’t know, she could just fix her hair and it would be over…”

“Is she trying to look cool by standing up to Tachibana?”

“Maybe she thinks her ponytail is cute?”

Hearing these murmurs, his feet came to a halt.

(There’s nothing good about drawing attention to yourself… Why does she have to stand out like this? It doesn’t matter whether it’s right or wrong——)

But then, suddenly, her voice echoed in Sakuto’s ears——

『——Why didn’t you take it seriously?』

Her voice, those words, pierced sharply and deeply into Sakuto’s heart.

He thought it was strange.

It seems that understanding isn’t just a matter of the mind.

Recalling those exchanged words with her, now those words took on a different meaning.

Now he understood.

Back then, she said those words with the courage to be disliked.

Now he understood.

She wasn’t trying to argue for the sake of arguing.

She was desperately standing up against what she saw as something unreasonable.

Then, in Sakuto’s mind, ‘seriousness’ transformed into ‘courage.’

『Why didn’t you have the courage?』

Eventually, Sakuto loosened his tie and headed towards Usami and Tachibana.

Then, he approached them calmly and said,

“Tachibana Sensei, thank you for your guidance the other day.”

He bowed neatly, surprising both Usami and Tachibana with his sudden intervention.

“What’s this? You’re Sakuto Takayashiki from Class 1-3… No, don’t you see? I’m in the middle of giving guidance right now.”

Tachibana frowned as she spoke.

“Ah, sorry. I just happened to see Sensei and…”

Even though he was being glared at, Sakuto returned a slight smile.

Then, Tachibana noticed something about Sakuto’s chest.

“…Hm? Takayashiki, your tie is quite off?”

“Yes? Ah… Sorry, I’ll fix it right away——”

While pretending to adjust his tie, Sakuto caught a glimpse of Usami from the corner of his eye.

She looked surprised yet also bewildered.

(I have to resolve this situation… I just have no choice but to act…)

Sakuto had a plan in mind, having suddenly intruded during a guidance session——

“Sorry… actually, I can’t tie my tie myself…”

He played the role of a hopeless and clueless boy who was unable to read the room.

He made sure to appear as foolish and comical as possible without adding fuel to the fire.

“My goodness… how do you usually manage your tie?”

“I live with my aunt, and she ties it for me…”

In reality, it was only because Mitsumi wanted to play house and he had indulged her in some role-playing a few times, but this was a convenient story for the moment.

Whether the first phase of his plan had succeeded or not, Tachibana looked completely dismayed.

Now, Sakuto moved on to the second phase of his plan.

“Living with your aunt? I see… What about your parents?”

“There are some circumstances so I live separately from my mother. My father is… um, well——”

“…you don’t need to say it. Well, it can’t be helped.”

Sakuto offered a smile as if to say, this is the moment.

“I’m okay. Really, having a teacher like Tachibana Sensei who is ‘enthusiastic,’ ‘loving,’ and ‘kind-hearted’ toward students ‘nearby’ really ‘helps’ me. “

After showing one’s own weakness to the person you want to negotiate with, the next step is to acknowledge their good points.

This strategy makes it easier to convey your own requests and harder for the other party to refuse.

This was a simple negotiation technique taught to Sakuto by Mitsumi, a skilled lawyer, to be used with older individuals.

He had never thought he’d actually use it, but he did exactly that right now.

And it seemed to be very effective.

Tachibana’s expression softened as if she was touched by Sakuto’s words.

“I see… Well, I’m in the middle of giving guidance, but let me fix your tie for now…”

“Please do.”

Tachibana stepped in front of Sakuto and gently pulled his tie towards her.

Kindness had appeared in her eyes, perhaps revealing that she was a teacher easily moved by emotion.

“Alright, let’s do this—”

She smoothly untied the tie.

Tachibana’s hands moved skillfully as if she was used to doing this to her boyfriend.

Sakuto’s plan now was to leave the scene with Usami after this.

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He would suggest to Tachibana that they should settle things peacefully, and then hopefully, Usami would agree to fix her ponytail if he sincerely asked her.

Unfortunately, there was one major miscalculation here——