Epic of Caterpillar

Chapter 2453: The Mysterious Exchange Student



The first classes ended, as Frank sighed in relief, looking around as he took out some money for lunch, he wasn't that hungry anyways, but he wouldn't mind some drink or something, staying there listening for four hours straight was tiring.

They talked mostly about stuff he already knew for some reason, as if he had already lived this entire class before. These memories, or these dreams, whatever they were, felt too real, as if they were truly a part of himself.

"Hahh... Well, hm?"

He glanced at the corner of the classroom, noticing Kireina talking with her group of friends, who were all beauties like her, and very attractive.

All these girls were exchange students from other countries and brought a lot of attention from every other student.

Just like right now, again...

"Hey, you're Kireina right?"

"Oh wow, that's Rimuru? She's as cute as you said bro!"

"Damn, we had no idea overseas girls were so cute, we should have come earlier."

A group of popular boys from the next year class arrived, they all looked rather generic in appearance, typical thugs trying to act like they're handsome and pretty boys.

"Wanna hang out later, ladies?"

"We know some good places for karaoke and food!"

"You should hang out with us, we'll make you have a lot of fun~!"

Kireina, however, glared at them as if she was about to kill them.

"Leave." She said with a cold tone of voice, completely changing from her playful demeanor with Frank from before. "Now."

"Huh?"

"W-What?"

"We are not leaving, we just got here, cutie!"

As they were about to grab her hand, she moved it away and then slapped the man's face away. BAAAM!

He fell into the ground and groaned in pain as his face was all swollen red.

"Ouch! Aargh, my face's burning! W-What the hell was that?! You bitch!"

The man ran away as quickly as possible after that, his two friends following him.

Frank was shocked as he saw the guys run away.

Meanwhile, Kireina and her "friends" talked with one another.

"Phew, thankfully things didn't escalate, or they would've truly died," Kireina said, laughing.

"That was disgusting!" said Rimuru. "I'm glad they're gone!"

"I hope we never get to meet them ever again," said Brontes. "Anyways, honey- I mean, Kireina, are you going to the rooftop now?"

"Yeah, I suppose I must go," Kireina nodded with a gentle smile. "I'll come in a bit, let's see how things go first."

"Good luck," Zehe sighed. "And please address the things I told you about..."

"Make sure not to break character though," said Nesiphae. "It's dangerous."

"I know," Kireina nodded. "Don't worry."

She walked outside the classroom and quickly moved to the rooftop.

Frank stayed there glancing, noticing Kireina's friends' glares.

"What are you waiting for?" Brontes asked.

"Just go," Nesiphae said.

"Come on!" Rimuru giggled.

"Ah, yeah!" Frank nodded, rushing towards the rooftop as well.

He reached the rooftop, finding Kireina standing there, glancing at the patio outside.

The city beyond the walls of the high school also stole her attention.

Her long ponytail waved by the wind, making her look even more ethereal.

Tying her purple hair was a black ribbon, which was very beautiful as well.

"So I'm here, Frank. Hi," she said. "What did you want to talk about?"

"Well..." muttered Frank, feeling embarrassed. "About a lot of things actually... But I wanted to ask you something first."

"Yes?" she wondered.

"Do you remember something... another life? Like a past of your own self?" Frank wondered. "What you once were... Maybe with horns and butterfly wings?"

"Huh?" Kireina gave a step back. "Hmm..."

"You do, do you?" asked Frank. "So do you think this is... what is this world? The dreams and the memories, they overlap with one another, I don't know what's going on... I'm confused because this world feels so real and-"

"Calm down Frank," Kireina walked to his side, patting his shoulders. "I know you're confused right now; I am too... But by growing desperate, we won't be able to solve anything

of what's going on."

"S-So you know?" Frank asked.

Kireina couldn't answer, she only gave cryptic answers, never confirmations, never descriptions either. It was better that way, to do things "naturally".

"Sometimes there are things that you should find out on your own," said Kireina, walking around. "Sometimes you need to find out how something tastes by eating it, right? Or sometimes it's the same with visiting places, or playing a video game, watching a movie... despite how many opinions of other people you hear, the only one that ultimately matters to you, is your opinion. So, why not find yours regarding this?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"But..." Frank was confused, but then calmed down. "Forgive me, I was acting clumsily there... I understand now. I get your point, Kireina... You... I saw you in my dreams."

Frank glanced at Kireina's eyes, as both of their gazes met for a moment.

"I see..." Kireina smiled, rather adorably so. "I'm glad~ Do you have a crush on me or something? Fufu... I'm not easy to conquer, you know?"

"E-Eh?! I didn't mean it like that..." Frank felt embarrassed. "What I wanted to say is that... Well, this world, it doesn't seem to be an illusion or a dream. It is truly alive, the people here too, have souls... Just what is this place..."

"I see, so you're confused," nodded Kireina. "Don't worry. It's alright. The right direction is probably ahead of you, simply give another step, and you may find what you want."

Kireina started walking towards the stairs, after nonchalantly speaking about all of that!

"W-What..."

Frank stayed there, glancing at her walking downstairs.

"Ah, please wait!"

He chased after her, trying to socialize a bit more.

Despite what he learned, and her cryptic messages, he began to figure out many reasons why

this was the case.

"Something is controlling her, or even stopping her from doing whatever she wants... Maybe that's

why she was so cryptic and can't say much..." he thought. "But it seemed like she was agreeing with me."

"Hm?" Kireina asked, looking back at Frank.

"Can't we... hang out at least?" wondered Frank. "Hmm~ We'll see," Kireina giggled, walking away.