Marital Masterpiece

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Entrance of Elites

April.

The school entrance ceremony.

I rode the bus to school, bobbing and shaking in my seat. While I looked idly out my window, watching the city's scenery change, the bus picked up more and more passengers. Most of them were young people wearing high school uniforms.

There was also a frustrated salary worker, who looked like the type to have once mistakenly groped someone aboard a crowded bus. An unsteady elderly lady stood in front of me, wobbling so badly I thought she was in danger of falling.

Considering I'd known how packed this bus would likely be, I supposed I was simply reaping what I'd sown by getting on.

I was fortunate to have found a seat, but it was still crowded. I forgot about the unfortunate elderly woman and patiently waited to arrive at my destination, my mind clear as a passing stream. The weather was especially fine today, not a single cloud in the sky. It was so refreshing that I nearly fell asleep then and there.

However, my gentle respite was promptly obliterated.

"Excuse me, but shouldn't you offer up your seat?"

My eyes, which were about to close, snapped back open. Huh? Could this person be angry with me? But I realized that it was someone else being scolded.

A young, well-built blond man of high school age had sat down in one of the priority seats. The elderly woman stood right next to him, and another woman stood beside her. This second, younger lady appeared to be an office worker.

"Hey, you there. Can't you see that this elderly woman is having trouble?" the office lady said.

She seemed to want the young man to offer up his seat.

Her voice carried quite well throughout the quiet bus, attracting several people's attention.

"That's quite a question, lady," said the young man.

I don't know whether he was angry or not, but I shouldn't really mind their business. Rather than that, it's not a matter of giving a seat to the old lady I am thinking of.

I don't really care about them. It's very troublesome if ever I get involved with them right now. Especially, that young man.

His words sound egotistical yet sounded very reasonable. I also think the same with him. Nobody is obligated to give their seat not contribute to society. It's just the norm.

People only do something if it benefits them, still, it is also not right to neglect society.

However, I believe that if others can do it, then...

I will let them do it!

That's my principle. I will not insert myself into anything unless it is only I who can and allowed to do it like-

"Stop staring at others, pervert."

Like this girl.

I ignored her and I noticed she just sighed. I'm glad she understands that I am not in the mood to talk-

"..." Ow.

"Hmph."

Damn this girl. Stabbing me, huh.

Nevermind. I stared outside the window and ignored everything. I just started at the vast blue sky.

It was really pretty. In fact, it's one of the beautiful things I have seen since I got out of the place. Hopefully, I will be able to see more and experience more during these three years.