“Don’t worry about that. Let’s think about how to get you out of there.” (Takaki)
If we continue to dawdle, other students might eventually find us. Our student council president will probably be seen as a fool who got stuck in the window frame of the gym storage.
That was actually what happened, but the dignity of the student council would be ruined.
If the student council’s work became harder to manage, it would be bad for me as well, so despite my reluctance, I had no choice but to help Togami.
“Wait here for a moment.” (Takaki)
I decided to step out of the storage room and check on the situation of Togami (upper body).
Fortunately, the second gym storage room was at the edge of the school building. When I went outside, the sports club students could be seen further away on the field, and no one was looking in our direction.
I circled to the back of the storage room, facing the slope covered with thick trees.
Togami’s upper body was sticking out from a spot about a head higher than my height.
With her long black hair hanging down due to gravity, it would have been quite scary if you didn’t know her lower body was stuck inside. If I encountered her like this on a dark road, I’d probably get scared.
Even the school blazer, popular for its design, looked somewhat dirty, likely from forcing herself through the window frame.
“…Hey.” (Takaki)
Not knowing what to say, I raised my hand slightly to greet Togami (from the waist up).
Togami looked down at me with an awkward expression. Even in this situation, her beauty still shines through, which is both annoying and impressive.
“Hello.” (Nadeshiko)
“Feels like it’s been a while since we last met.” (Takaki)
“That’s impossible. Do you really think my upper body and lower body are separate entities?” (Nadeshiko)
She had a point, but I didn’t want to hear logic from someone stuck in a window frame.
I had always been skeptical of the idea that who is saying something is more important than what is being said, but at this moment, I had to agree.
I pulled myself together and tried the stir the conversation back.
“Uh… are you okay?” (Takaki)
“If there’s someone who feels okay while being stuck in a window, I’d like to meet them.” (Nadeshiko)
“Yeah, I guess.” (Takaki)
“I feel terrible. Haa…” (Nadeshiko)
Togami, looking exhausted, let out a small sigh.
I hadn’t noticed when we were inside, but seeing her face now, she seemed a bit down. Her upper body was sticking out of the window, and she had to support herself with her hands against the outer wall, which looked quite strenuous.
With thirty percent of me wanting to help her and seventy percent wanting to go home quickly, I tried to come up with a constructive idea.
“Can’t you just slowly slide back the way you came?” (Takaki)
At the very least, since she managed to get from inside to outside, there should be enough space for her upper body to return.
However, Togami blushed and responded.
“Well, when I went through, I forced my way in, but… when I try to go back, my chest gets stuck.” (Nadeshiko)
“Ah, with that size… ahem, I understand the situation.” (Takaki)
Togami’s chest was, well, rather beyond the usual size range. Because of that, it got caught on the window frame like a hook.
Having a chest that large does have its downsides… no, in normal life, you wouldn’t get stuck in a window frame.
“Conversely, if I push you from behind, would you be able to get out?” (Takaki)
“It might be possible, but the height is just at a point where I can’t get a good foothold. If I try to push myself out, I’d probably fall headfirst.” (Nadeshiko)
“I see. That would be dangerous.” (Takaki)
Togami’s upper body was nearly two meters off the ground. Even though the ground was unpaved soil, falling forward from that height could easily result in broken bones.
“Got it. I’ll figure something out.” (Nadeshiko)
I went back into the storage room and brought out several wooden slats that could serve as a base, arranging them under Togami’s upper body. Then, I laid down some gym mats to act as cushions.
These mats were stored in the second gym storage room, so they were dusty, but it couldn’t be helped.
The distance between Togami’s upper body and the mats was about one and a half meters. It was unclear if this would actually help, but it was better than nothing. Rumor had it that Togami was athletic, so I decided to believe that she could handle a fall.
“I think if you can use both hands to land, you’ll be fine.” (Takaki)
“Thank you! Then, Gujou-san, please push me from behind. That way, I think I can slide out forward.” (Nadeshiko)
“Got it. Let me know if you think it’s too risky.” (Nadeshiko)
I went back inside the gym storage room and faced Togami’s lower body. For some reason, it felt like I was meeting her after a long time.
Come to think of it, have I talked more with her upper body or lower body today?
While pondering this meaningless question, I heard Togami’s voice from outside.
“Alright, Gujou-san. Please push with all your strength.” (Nadeshiko)
“Okay… hmm?” (Takaki)
I replied, but then I froze for a moment.
She had simply said “push,” but where exactly was I supposed to push?
In front of me, Togami’s lower body presented a series of choices: her butt, behind her thighs, the back of her knees, calves, ankles, and shoes.
… No matter where I pushed, it felt like it would create an extremely awkward and possibly criminal scene.
“What’s the matter, Gujou-san? Please push!” (Nadeshiko)
Togami’s voice urged me from outside, so I decided to ask her.
“Um, Togami.” (Takaki)
“What is it?” (Nadeshiko)
“Where exactly am I supposed to push?” (Takaki)
“Well, of course, the butt… no, maybe behind the thighs…? Um, well…” (Nadeshiko)
“…………” (Takaki)
Togami must have also realized the issue with this approach.
An awkward silence lingered.
“…………….” (Nadeshiko)
“…………………………..” (Takaki)
“Um, Gujou-san.” (Nadeshiko)
“Yeah?” (Takaki)
“I’ll push against the wall with all my strength to slide out. Could you go outside and support me so I can safely come down?” (Nadeshiko)
“Got it.” (Takaki)
I hurriedly left the storage room and headed towards Togami’s upper body.
Togami was already positioned with both hands on the wall, preparing to push herself out.
“Alright, I’ll do my best.” (Nadeshiko)
“Got it. I’ll wait down here, ready to support you if things get bad.” (Takaki)
“Please.” (Nadeshiko)
With that, Togami let out a determined “Hmm~” and exerted force through her hands. Presumably, she was also kicking up the mat with her legs.
Slowly but surely, Togami’s body was emerging from the window frame towards my side. At the same time, her unbalanced upper body began to tilt towards me.
“Ahh!” (Nadeshiko)
With a slight sway, Togami let out a small scream.
She grabbed onto the window frame with both hands, hanging in a dangerous position.
“W-Wait a minute! Time out!” (Nadeshiko)
“It’ll be fine. Even if you fall, I’ll catch you.” (Takaki)
“But this position is terrifying! I’d never fallen out of a window at this angle before in my everyday life!” (Nadeshiko)
“Who even gets stuck in a window frame anyway?!” (Takaki)
“This is my third time in life!” (Nadeshiko)
“I’ve never heard of such an outlier life!” (Takaki)
I blurted out in disbelief upon hearing this unbelievable information.
She got stuck in a window frame three times in her fifteen or sixteen years of life?
Who on earth besides an escaped convict would even consider trying to escape through a window?
“We need to get you out quickly before someone finds us! Please, try your best!” (Takaki)
“Ugh… Why is this happening to me…” (Nadeshiko)
Those should be my words. Why do I have to catch a girl stuck in a window frame?
“I might not make it… I don’t feel like I can get out…” (Nadeshiko)
“Hey, if you give up now, it’s game over! At least as Student Council President, it’s game over!” (Takaki)
Togami, with vacant eyes and a faint smile, began murmuring negative thoughts under her breath.
Come to think of it, she was like this yesterday in the Student Council room too. Despite her usual confident appearance, deep down she seems quite negative.
“Heh… I’ll just live the rest of my life stuck in this window frame… Maybe, eventually, I’ll get thin enough from not eating and be freed…” (Nadeshiko)
“Surely someone will find you and get you out.” (Takaki)
“Ahaha, yeah… and then I’ll become known as the Student Council President who got stuck in a window frame… It’ll be talked about at Reishuu High School for generations to come…” (Nadeshiko)
“Well, it might make for some interesting chatter during a teacher’s class.” (Takaki)
“Oh, I was hoping you wouldn’t say that! I-I really don’t want anyone to find me after all!” (Nadeshiko)
After venting her negativity, Togami rallied her spirits and exerted more strength through her hands.
“Mnnnngggg…” (Nadeshiko)
“That’s it, keep it up.” (Takaki)
“Uggghhhh… Mmngghhh… Aagghhh…” (Nadeshiko)
Despite hearing a voice one should not hear from a girl in this situation, I decided to ignore it because getting stuck in a window frame was already an unseemly act for anyone.
As I encouraged her, Togami managed to push her hips out and was almost completely out.
“Good job, Togami! Keep it up!” (Takaki)
“Um, Gujou-san…” (Nadeshiko)
“What now!?” (Takaki)
“My… um, my butt’s… kind of… stuck…” (Nadeshiko)
“Use your determination to push through.” (Takaki)
“That’s not exactly helpful!” (Nadeshiko)
“It’s okay, based on my estimation, Togami’s butt is smaller than her chest!” (Takaki)
“W-When did you come up with such a terrible estimation!?” (Nadeshiko)
Togami shot me a fearful glare. Who would have thought I’d end up receiving such looks from the same person who’s stuck in a window frame?
“I just made that up on the spot, but it feels like it might be true!” (Takaki)
I had actually noticed it when I was talking to Togami’s lower body earlier, but saying that out loud would probably lead to something worse, so I kept it to myself.
“…Indeed, my chest area is covered with a thick blazer and other layers underneath. Comparatively, the fabric around my butt is thinner, so it might be easier to pass through.” (Nadeshiko)
In the midst of this crisis, Togami surprisingly managed to come up with something logical. It reminded me of the saying that cockroaches show remarkable intelligence when cornered.
Ideally, I wished she had demonstrated this kind of resourcefulness before getting stuck in the window frame.
“That’s the spirit. It’s tough with gravity working against you, but can you try lifting your legs or shifting your center of gravity towards me?” (Takaki)
“Got it, I’ll give it a try!” (Nadeshiko)
Togami braced her hands against the outer wall and leaned forward, pushing herself further out.
At that moment, Togami slid downward towards me while still in a diagonal position.
“Ugh… ngh… Kyaa!!” (Nadeshiko)
“It’s okay, I’ll hold on to you” (Takaki)
To prevent Togami from landing face-first, I slid both hands under her armpits to support her.
If I lowered her slowly like this, there wouldn’t be much impact.
“Gujou-san, you’re touching… um, my chest!” (Nadeshiko)
“This is your armpit!” (Takaki)
“Really!? But, uh, isn’t it a bit off, like slightly out of place!?” (Nadeshiko)
Upon hearing her words, I realized I might be feeling something vaguely unfamiliar under my hand. However, it was merely a possibility, and I couldn’t rule out that it was just part of her armpit.
Anyway, my main focus was on safely landing Togami, so I truly hadn’t had the luxury to worry about such sensations. I subtly adjusted my hand position to the side of her armpit to divert attention.
“I don’t have the luxury to worry about that right now! Even if I accidentally touched something, close your eyes and ignore it!” (Takaki)
“I-Isn’t this what they call sexual harassment!?” (Nadeshiko)
“If you don’t want to get hurt, stay quiet!” (Takaki)
In a panic, I uttered words that, without context, could only be heard as those of a criminal, as I desperately supported Togami’s body.
Though Togami had a good figure, she was quite heavy for one person to handle. My legs were trembling uncontrollably.
“Kyaa!” (Nadeshiko)
“Ughh!” (Takaki)
Togami (her entire body) suddenly slipped down all at once and was thrown onto the mat. To cushion the impact, I ended up underneath her.
For about ten seconds, we lay intertwined on the mat, both of us breathing heavily.
…There’s no deep meaning behind those words, but somehow it’s suggestive when taken out of context.
“Haah, haah, haah… Togami, are you alright? Are you hurt?” (Takaki)
“Uh, y-yes… Gujou-san, I’m sorry. I landed on you… ah.” (Nadeshiko)
In a flustered state, Togami scrambled off me, relieving me of her weight. Despite her good figure, Togami was tall, so she was indeed a bit heavy.
“Gujou-san, are you sure you’re not hurt?” (Nadeshiko)
“I’m fine. I’m sorry for touching you earlier.” (Takaki)
“No, it was an emergency… I don’t mind.” (Nadeshiko)
“Well, that’s good to hear. I probably would’ve lost if you sued me.” (Takaki)
“I wouldn’t do that to someone who just helped me. Besides, I think they take circumstances into consideration… right?” (Nadeshiko)
After exchanging light banter, we both regained our composure.
To cover our tracks, we divided up the mats and boards we had laid out and returned them to the storage room. I thought Togami might be exhausted, but she seemed surprisingly energetic, cheerfully carrying the boards.
Once everything was cleaned up, I sat down in a corner of the storage room to catch my breath.
TL Notes:
Thanks for reading!
Honestly, I was just waiting for either one of the student council members to come looking for them right as they were talking about suggestive stuff.
Forget about losing the case if you get sued, you probably can’t even afford the attorney fees to defend yourself.
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