Byakuya didn't know how much of an impact his casual greeting would have.
Mei was surprised because he was the first person to greet her normally after her fall from grace.
The classmates around were also surprised, murmurs broke out.
....
Byakuya closed his textbook and concluded except for history and language most of the knowledge of this world aligned with his former world.
And he noted that nothing about honkai was mentioned in the books.
"I guess Honkai is not open to the public" He murmured.
"Atleast that lessens the things that I want to study "
Then he reacted " Wait! Isnt the 3rd Honkai Impact going to happen in Nagazora city, by then the city will be in ruins and school will be gone. Why should I even study? "
Thinking of that his eyes subconsciously searched for the figure of Raiden Mei in the classroom and he found that she was gone.
"System where is Mei" he asked in his mind.
[ Host Raiden Mei is located on the rooftop of the teaching building, by the way several girls were discussing bullying her now]
"System you should remind me of such important things earlier from now "
He ran out of the classroom.
...
Teaching building..
Mei was about to find a secluded place to have lunch and she was blocked by several girls, her eyes numb and she was helpless, she thought it was happening again.
"Hey, Raiden Mei why are you bringing your own bento, where's the luxurious bento from before"
" Ha ha it must be after her fraud of a father was exposed and there must be no money at home"
"A daughter of a fraud dares to come to school to prance around, she's really shameless"
"Maybe now she's having a hard time she's here to seduce the men in school to find a sugar daddy for her".
" It might be true she might be here to cheat their money".
" Oi, You should say something 'Thunder Queen' , its getting annoying".
Even though physical violence had not been used these callous words were like knives penetrating her heart.
In fact she wanted say she is not a fraudster, her father is innocent there might be a misunderstanding , but she knew once she said those words it could only make these people go further, she knew there was no place in this school for her the daughter of a sinner and no one could sympathise with her.
So she could only huddle in the corner with her head down like a wounded animal, hoping they would get bored and stop and go away.
She thought why should she come to school to get bullied again and again.
Seeing Mei's expression becoming gloomy and desperate, the smiles on those girls faces became brighter.
Humans are distorted, they always want to trample and desecrate noble and beautiful things.
Raiden Mei was once the school queen , who was very charismatic and noble so everyone wants to trample on her self esteem, crush and dirty this girl who they once pursued and looked upto.
"Then let pour some water on you to calm down reflect on yourself sinner" The sadism on of the girls eyes could no longer be hidden.
She took out a bottle of dirty water she had prepared and prepared to pour it on her.
Mei closed her eyes and felt desperate she heard a voice.
" Hey losers I think you are going too far " Byakuya stood in front of her blocking her from the bullies as he snatched the bottle from them.
Mei felt time slow down and her heart beating faster and when she looked at Byakuya's back she felt a sense of security, she knew she was falling for him and she was falling hard.
Mei wanted to chastise herself for being too easy, but can anybody blame her this scene was the classic white prince cliche, and he was the only one who treated with genuine warmth in her dark days and he didn't have any ulterior motives, after all what could he want from a down and out heiress.
When Mei was in her own Fantasy Byakuya spoke " You people are really a bunch of worthless piece of trash for bullying a helpless girl".
Not only the girls but Mei was also surprised this time.
" Isn't this Shiraishi - San, aren't you bit nosy to get involved " One girl spoke.
" Nosy, huh! How can I be nosy when I stop bullying happening before my eyes "
" You misunderstood Shiraishi - san, you should know right Raiden Mei she's the daughter of a sinner, how good can such a person be? ".
Because of Byakuya's popularity and looks the girls lowered their heads and tried to find a reasonable explanation.
" Huh? Are you taking me for some kind of gullible fool? All I see is a bunch retards trying to find an excuse for bullying"
"No we.... "
" Enough your explanations are worthlesa and I don't want to hear them "
He sighed and turned and looked at Mei his eyes became softer, as his first character he got he had a soft spot for her.
He couldn't bear it when he saw her depressed face.
He turned around and said " I have heard about Raiden Ryouma , no matter if he is a fraud or he was framed it doesn't have anything to do with his daughter Raiden Mei right? ".
" Um no if Raiden Ryouma is really a fraudster as his daughter Raiden Mei should indeed bear part of the blame. This is her responsibility as a child. "
"But no matter what you guys do not have the qualifications to blame after all you haven't been cheated by her, better yet when you went out in the past, who paid for your bills? " He said.
Byakuya's words left them speechless.
Because there is nothing to refute.
Those who were defrauded by Raiden Ryoma might have the qualifications to blame Mei, but they definitely did not.
Even in the past, they could be said to be parasites living on Mei's body. Every time they went out to play, Mei paid for it, and they wanted to take advantage of the her feelings and fame to establish a relationship with ME Corp.
"You are the perpetrators, so don't act like victims. You are really a bunch of ungrateful pieces of trash , which is disgusting."
"As her friend, you should obviously comfort her and stand by her side during this period,but not only distance yourself but you have also turned into a perpetrator. Don't you really feel ashamed?"
Hearing Byakuya's words they felt they were not even worthy of being Human beings.
They left with ugly faces
"Are you okay, Raiden - san?"he asked
"I'm fine, thank you, Shiraishi- san."
"As long as it's okay, then , bye,see you tomorrow at class."
"Please, please wait."
.....