After giving my report for the month to Smith, I went home, but of course I was not planning to earn money, now that I have a lot more now, I think it is very good to spend it to compensate a little for all that the family that is taking care of me has done for me, but seriously to earn 20 thousand yen just because I cleaned his house, I also think he forgot that Smith helped me, but well, it is a good amount of money for a minor like me. While I had my wad of cash in hand walking through the streets, thinking about what I would buy for everyone, I didn't realize and ended up bumping into what looks like a guy who, in his need to look good on his date, wanted to get away with picking up my money and pretending it was his, which backfired. But...is he a chameleon? I can't tell, is it a human pretending to be a chameleon? or is it a chameleon pretending to be a human? So, it would be a race of Lizardmans? Or am I wrong? I'm not sure about that, but the only thing that bothers me is that he wants to get his own way, his spoiled face, anyway.
You're in luck my dear chameleon, that's what I'm going to call you if I see you again, people like you I make it clear, are annoying guys to whom if I can, I would teach them a lesson and start to reflect on their actions. I stopped the chameleon holding his garment, where this annoyed would turn to look at me, but what he doesn't know is that....
『If you don't give it back to me...』
I was going to show him what I'm capable of now! It'll be quick, no one will know, plus I'd be doing something right! huh? I'm not acting crazy am I? Geez, I wasn't even realizing how different I sounded, how does Rhino not feel overwhelmed by such a drastic change. But just as I was about to demonstrate my power, quickly his partner, the one who was having a date intervened. I wasn't expecting it, and when I finally got a closer look at her, yes, it was the same girl from that first night I came into this world. At this I had the wad of money back in my hands, and she seemed to be convinced she was doing the right thing, although it seems her date didn't think so.
『Dhapi-chan! But what are you doing! Why are you giving this boy his money back! 』
At this they were having a discussion regarding money, my money, but *sigh* At least I'm glad he knows what's good with the bad and acknowledges it, looks like this is going to go on for quite a while, but at least I was able to get something out of it, with his name being Dhapi. But seriously, I would like to tell her now that I meet her again, I was passing by to look sideways at her date, the chameleon it seems....
『The money he dropped, clearly belonged to that kid, you can't want to steal from him in front of his face! 』-『Also it looked like if we didn't return the money to him, he was going to start crying 』
『Eh? crying? Is that how they saw me? 』( -᷄ὤ-᷅)?
『Steal from him? But what are you saying Dhapi-chan! I just wanted to be good people, that kind of money can't be had by a mere child! If anyone deserves to tell you that he has stolen, then it would be this kid! Hey you! Say who you stole from!!! 』
He quickly noticed me and was claiming me for the money, from here you can tell that when faced with a situation that overcomes you, you seek refuge in your lesser and weak...Eh? Me weak? I was quickly pointing his finger at me and touching my chest, it kind of bothered me that I was still his target even though we both know that this guy did wrong. So I got upset and told him.
『I didn't steal from anyone, unlike you who I can tell you are a freeloader, I earned it with effort and sweat, for some time now I have been working to contribute to my family, and with what is extra for me, I save it and spend it for either personal pleasure or to compensate my family in some way, if you find this 20 thousand yen a lot, which I can tell you are fighting hard to have it, you can keep it, after all I have more savings saved at home, what I have in total, must be a millionaire to you *proud* 』
To this the truth if I didn't hold back, I think it was because of Rino's influence, since also in front of people he doesn't like in the first instant, if he humiliates them in the first or second act. To this I removed his finger from my chest and well then, in the end it is not money that I had planned to earn, it is an extra, it would have been nice to keep it for me but...no well, if it would be nice to keep it for me because it is mine, but seeing that his date does not want there to be problems. You saved yourself, I'm going to take the path of peace and give it to you, what a good Samaritan I am. I took his hand and there I was giving him the wad of money while saying.
『Ten, with this money give your partner a good date, if it wasn't that she is intervening and taking care of you for you, I would have already shown you what I am capable of, getting rid of guys like you, would be a piece of cake 』.
『No one takes care of me!!!! I'll take care of myself!!!』
It's the first time in my whole life that I'm getting hot like this with someone, I think I didn't measure and I'm overdoing it with my words. That when still mesmerized by the performance I took, I looked up and could notice that it was obvious, the chameleon was with a face of annoyance but about to burst, and at that instead of contenting myself, I sweat cold since....
『(Ouch...I guess I shouldn't have said that extra...)』
To this instead of getting my money back...I'd get it back...I'd get it back...eh? Hey!!!! This is supposed to be where you give me my money back to stop this humiliation!!!!! He did the opposite, he took the wad with force and kept it with him, it's one of these situations where what you wanted him to do, in the end if he did it, but you expected him not to do it and do something else eh...hey....
『You think you're a kid...of course I also try to make an effort in my life to get ahead...but...but...but...even if I want to...they don't accept me in any job!!!!! They say that my appearance is not right!!!!! That my hair! My nose! My tattoos! My necklaces and my piercings!!!! That I don't meet the standards they require!!!! That it's not enough to want to work hard!!!! What does it matter if I do my job or not? !!!! I want to work and when I pass that appearance test!!!! They tell me if I have experience! And if I tell the truth I am instantly denied!!!! But!!! But!!! How am I going to get experience on the job if they won't even give me the slightest chance!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! 』
To this the chameleon did get sensitive on this topic, he kept shouting and commenting on how he was doing in his life. To this both me and Dhapi, we kept looking at him while he kept complaining about his life. He commented that he was about to finish college, and as always in recent years he was looking for a permanent job, he talked about how all his classmates were able to get a permanent position, but although he was looking even in previous semesters, he had not achieved anything, and also that appearances do not influence him, since he is a good student and does all the homework he has to do.
『I'm doing a perfect thesis! Every time I show it to my advisor he always gives me a thumbs up! That makes me happy, but whenever he can, he always comments to me that I should improve my image! But why? This is how I like to dress and look!!! He told me that it has to influence everything else, but I replied that it is out of respect for the environment in which you work and all your colleagues, that you should show values and so on ... But ... I understand it but ... really! What does what I look like have to do with my ideals!!!!! 』
Ay...if I end up touching a very weak fiber in his being of this chameleon, if he still seems to me a pathetic guy, especially why he doesn't understand that kind of things, I didn't understand it either as a child, but working with Yazuo and my visit to Smith I managed to understand it, to this that he was making mañaras in his head, I could only answer him with a.
『We comply with what we are asked for coexistence, mutual respect, and standards in society, you are in your workplace, you wanted by your own will to be in that place, well, then you have to live with others in a workplace, there are laws, rules, even a hierarchy, it is not because you want to if not because it is necessary, we give respect and confidence to be fulfilling what is expected of us, someone who follows the rules, gives a good image to others, right? If it were not so and we did what you say, that appearance does not matter, you may do a good job, but that same, you are working, you are not at home to do what you want, do not confuse confidence with responsibility, and that same your advisor knows, that for you to have a good future, you need just that, to couple and make your space following the established, it is only momentary, only in your work be the perfect example, and in your private life dress and do what you want. This is how it is currently lived for everyone 』.
To this I wanted to convey in my own way what I think about that topic, I think he managed to understand me since he did not interrupt me at any time. To this I think they were surprised, even Dhapi commented to me if I was really a child for having said all of the above, I think it is mostly because of the influence of my close ones, but to this it seems that the Chameleon, did not understand....
『I understand that but...why do I have to dress up in a suit and tie! It's uncomfortable!!! 』
『You didn't get it at all!!!! 』
『I don't want to look like a penguin!!!! 』
『And what about me!!! That's already your problem, I already told you what I had to tell you, I only want that! That you get it!!! damn chameleon!!!! 』
『But it's tight and I look ridiculous with my hair all combed out!!!! And besides who do you call a damn chameleon!!!! Stupid ratboy!!!! 』
『That I don't fucking steal from anyone!!!!! And besides!!! Give me my money back!!! 』
『Eh? But if you said you were giving it to me, it's mine now!!!! 』
『Give it back to me!!!! I was just wanting you to do the opposite!!!! 』
『That doesn't make sense!!!! How do you whine whiny rat!!!! Shut up already!!! 』
『You crybaby!!!! I ain't no crybaby!!!! Give it back to me!!!! 』 (☍﹏⁰)｡
『(If I wanted to cry after all...)』
『See how you're wanting to squeal!!!! Don't cry to me I'm not your mommy!!!! 』
To this I was arguing with the chameleon, I see we won't be able to get along, enough of facades and wanting to look good, I'm doing the opposite, I'm going to get my money back no matter what. To this I was passing like a little kid to throw a tantrum, where I was going to take the money from him, but this being taller and older than me, he quickly saw it as a moment to show off, and I'm not going to lie, despite this guy looking ridiculous, he does have all the positive skills he said, I can't take the wad of money from him and I'm being humiliated while he was dodging me all over.
『Dumbass! You fool! You can't catch up with me! When you grow a foot taller and get properly fat, maybe you'll stand a chance against me!』
『You're skinnier than me too!!! Don't give me nonsense!!!! 』
『(I'm being stronger! I'm standing out! This must be very appealing to Dhapi-chan!!!! *happy*)』
For the chameleon, abusing a little boy who is on the verge of tears, it became the most manly way for him to stand out among the women.
This is useless, before our actions, we are already attracting attention from around us, I have to end this soon before it gets worse, this guy thinks he is a big deal, even though for a long time Dhapi, his date has been telling him to stop all this, he was emphasizing with a.
『A real man, doesn't run away from a fight! Come on boy! You're going to be the first one I have to punish the hard way!!!』
『Because of that attitude no wonder you can't find a job!!!!! 』
To this I ended up rushing towards him, where he would try to grab my head with his hand, but quickly thanks to my reflexes, I was able to dodge him, this was easier, I managed to find an opening at that moment to hit him all over his waist, I was preparing a strong blow at that moment that... But I could quickly notice that something ended up making me stumble making me fall to the ground while he managed to dodge me, when I realized what had happened, it was just what we all thought. It was his outstretched tail waving again.
『So if you're a chameleon...』
『Now I'll teach you, to respect your elders!!!! 』
But to this I couldn't even defend myself, I just reflexively closed my eyes, the blow in the end never came. When I realized something had happened, the chameleon seems to be in the same place, nothing has changed but...eh? It's somewhat above the ground, plus a faint red aura has appeared around it. Wait...are you floating? At this I could see that Dhapi was holding his hand on the chameleon, who didn't understand what was happening, and even got scared.
『Stop it already』.
At this he stopped holding his hand and just let go, and like an animated cartoon, he ended up falling and hitting the ground hard, unable to react immediately. To this the guy was still surprised, he did not know that such ability was possessed by his companion, even though....
『What species did you say you were?....』
『I'm a Dhampira, an Interspecies 』
To this both me and the chameleon were shocked at this revelation, that I would make it clear so bluntly like this, I was told by both Mia, Aniki and Smith that it's best to avoid mentioning that you were an Interspecies to avoid the risks, but this broad says it like it's nothing. To this the chameleon was confused and above all afraid, since well...getting involved with this kind of people, sooner or later....
『Not a Vampira, but a Dhampira?...』
『That's what I said at the beginning, or didn't you listen to me when we agreed to meet? 』
At this the chameleon was in fear, but it seems Dhapi is already used to this, there are always 2 types of reactions he has to his dates, 1 is that they are very happy to be with an Interspecies, or 2 that they are very scared and prefer distance. Since years ago, being an Interspecies is synonymous with being involved in shady things. All of this, because of what happened years ago....
『I see...I hadn't noticed...Sorry Dhapi-chan, but I think that even though it's our first date, I'm going to decline this time...I'm sorry for giving you a bad experience with me...But...I have to sort out my ideas...』
Of course the guy got scared, this surprised me a lot, I thought he would accept it as he did with me, but...he ended up giving me back the money and left with a lot of thoughts and doubts in his head. While he was leaving, he kept looking at Dhapi who just stared at him.
『Are you all right, child?』
To this who I was still on the ground, Dhapi gave me his hand to get up, to this I am surprised with everything that has happened, of course I accepted his help, but especially what is involved in this girl, I have thousands of questions in my head, and something tells me that I should not miss the opportunity to meet her again.
『My date just left, it seems there was no luck this time, although he may have also saved me time, he seems to be a conscientious guy after all despite his appearance, I could see through his eyes, and he only does what he thinks is right for him *smiles* 』-『More like, he was right to stay away from me 』.
At this she spoke without me being able to understand anything, I was still holding her hand, yes she is a tall girl and above all she gives me the very obvious look of something, that without mincing words I told her.
『Just for asking, you're not an easy one, are you? 』
I really feel like it's something I have to ask and get the doubt out of my mind from the start, I don't want to get bad ideas about this chick, although I know she's not the only one, there are many people who go from date to date through their lives, wanting to find said special person, there's nothing wrong with that, you just...you don't know who you're going to meet....
『Do you also say that because of that occasion? And since I also have the opportunity to see you again, thank you very much for rescuing me that night, if it wasn't for you, now I might be in front of a bad person』.
She ended up bowing to thank me since that day, I didn't expect this, but I ended up discovering something, wasn't she supposed to have been put to sleep and was unconscious the whole time? It seems it wasn't like that after all, from the moment I burst out and released the little power I had, thus creating a pillar of light, Dhapi could already open her eyes, and I knew that I was also a special case.
『And so, you stopped me earlier to avoid showing who I really am? 』
『In part, you noticed you were afraid and were going to cry, that you would burst and show another pillar of light, it doesn't suit you, luckily the little I could find out is that in the news they managed to cover what really happened, the Inter----.....』
At this Dhapi wanted to continue talking, but the people and other Species that passed by stared at us, they saw us as a fixed point. To this for more privacy, it was better to move to a new and quieter area, he took me to a small park nearby, here is a perfect place to talk alone, although for me it was kind of wrong, we were still in public but....
『No one will think anything bad in a place that is quiet 』.
I guess so, at all this the children, adult humans and Species, were doing and spending their day in the park, seeing the children playing with each other, some Species relaxing or being active in the park, just like the adults. It brought me more peace of mind than I expected.
『Continuing, we have to make this clear, the Interspecies are in everyone's focus, especially in the bad 』-『Maybe you were too small for when it happened, but 4 years ago, an event happened that left a mark on our country, and even today, there are fears and aftermaths present, with Humans have no risk at all, They are the least affected and the least likely to have something bad happen to them, to the Species, just to tell you that for some time now the kidnappings have returned with force, we are not completely sure, at any moment something can happen to you, and the most dangerous are the Interspecies, to put it simply, they are the new result of the new stage that is happening in our world, before if a Species joined with a Human, from this a Species was born, that was the normal thing, but now before a Species and a Human, the probability that an Interspecies is born is greater, It is the balanced combination between both, it is a mutation that is being perfected thanks to the coexistence that exists between both sides for a long time, it gives them greater skills and abilities than others, either by enhancing what their past species already had or by obtaining new skills. In the underworld, where there is Species trafficking, now what these people are looking for, is to get their hands on the Interspecies, a new pure race, who want to be the first to sully them』.
To this Dhapi was explaining me everything that surrounds this topic, not before I believe that I myself had touched this topic in depth, it is the first time for me, if that surprised me, since it is always on top of the world, what we all see and know, but do not forget that everything has its negative side, now what is most present is the trafficking of Species, it always was but, before new lives that is being generated naturally, of course that before something innovative, before something pure, there will always be people behind with bad intentions. To all this I wondered why he was telling me all this, I am just a little boy, but.
『You are an Interspecies, and even a very special one, it is better that you know it early than late if you didn't know it, although that no one knows it currently is very rare, you should keep it a secret that you are, at least they have an advantage in their favor the nascent Interspecies, is that they look a lot like a common Species or even a human, you wouldn't recognize them at first instant, but at the end of the day, you can tell who is who, by use of their abilities, and it's better that until this problem is fixed and their living in the world is normalized, to hide it and not tell it at all 』
But...if you tell me that the Interspecies are the most sought after and desired by these bad people, so what..eh? Now that I see it, these Interspecies are born with a protocol, no...like with a survival measure, they are different, but they appear to be the same as others to protect themselves, that's really very Animal Survival.
『If so, then why did you, earlier, say out loud that you were an Interspecies? 』
『That's...my problem 』(ﾉ≧ڡ≦).
.....Well, I guess there is everything in this world, the information will have gotten it out because it became well known and all over the country, even reaching abroad, the topic of what happened 4 years ago, what happened on that Christmas, the disappearance of the Harpy Sakato Giji with 12 years old, the disappearance of the human Minako Ema with 12 years old, the disappearance of the human Tsukishima Jun with 13 years old. And what happened to the Nekomata Family. Nekomata Fuu a 34 year old Human and father, Nekomata Yume a 36 year old Nekomata and mother, were killed, and their daughter Nekomata Ron, an Interspecies, aged 12 is also missing.
To this I was surprised by all the information I got, I am surprised how it stayed in my mind, the truth is that if it is shocking. Also Dhapi told me that the only suspect that they managed to identify, is still Lizardman with the false name of Lain, this could not be located in all this time, it is as if knowing that this was his accomplishment, he decided to hide under a rock and just let time pass, while trying to live an ordinary life.
『But even with all that comes with being an Interspecies, why...expose himself like that...』
Despite the fact that she had given me an answer before, I asked her the same question but this time worrying about her, despite the fact that she was doing it and I could tell she cared about me, I likewise, don't understand why she would expose herself to danger, this just leaves me thinking that the first time I saw her, it has been by her own choice, like knowing what she would encounter and it was okay....
『If I want us all to turn over a new leaf...I must...go to the bottom of everything, if not always people, people will continue to be afraid, I want to give hope back to everyone...to him...』
To this I think if he told me what he really thinks, despite the fact that we are in a quiet place, it helped to make it lighter and more digestible our conversation. I don't know what this Dhampira is looking for, but what she is looking for is not a pretty ending, I guess she can defend herself, she has her Vampira abilities and is somewhat stronger than a normal human. But anyway I don't know how her life has been all this time, maybe she could get out of this, as it will be the other times...or maybe...she wants this to happen.
At this I wanted to keep talking to her, but at that my phone rang, at this I happened to answer it, and it was just as I imagined, Mia telling me why she still hadn't come home.
『Son!!!! Where are you, you should be home by now! I'm worried about you! I made it for you with love!!!! 』
At this if Mia looked upset, there was no need to put on speakerphone, Dhapi could hear our whole conversation, and she looked happy with red cheeks from what she was seeing.
『Yes Mia, I'm sorry, it's just that some things happened, I'll be home soon, yes..yes..yes..I'm fine, nothing bad happened to me...or well...』
『If something bad happened !!!! 』
『Eh?! No ! Well yes !!! It's just that !!!.....』
In the end I ended up telling her what just happened, where to this Mia, yes she looked very worried and above all, very upset.
『That cretin...if I run into him...let him know that he's not going to have another day to live!!!!! Change of plans! Tell me where you are! I'm on my way! Your mom is coming to pick you up!!!! 』
『No!!! Just that!!----------』
To this I couldn't handle Mia's pressure and overprotectiveness, I wasn't going to stop until she does things herself, I had no choice, I would tell her where I was going to be, since if she is going to pick me up, then it gives me time to be able to buy something for the family, since that was my goal now. At the end of our call, to this Dhapi was happy and smiling, while saying.
『Yes your mother loves you very much *smiles* 』.
『She's very overprotective, and I like that a lot *happy* 』
『But while we're at it, between us, what Species are your parents? I already know one must be a human, so tell me! What Species is your mother!!! *excited* 』
『Well, my mother's a Lamia 』
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『A Lamia? But....』
I was looking to see if I have Lamia traits somewhere, I even opened my mouth to see if I have an arrow tongue, but no, even though I looked there were no traces or anything, no scales all over my body or anything else. To this he was going to give an answer, but first he said.
『O maybe you are, one of those who can transform their abilities』.
『Transform their abilities? 』
『Yes, like change your limbs to ones of Species, hide them but you have the ability to show and reveal them when you want, I guess that must be it? 』
Hide them? Reveal them? That can be done? What does this broad say, that's something I hadn't thought about, that can be obtained by training? I gave myself examples of being able to transform my human limbs, either to sharp lizardman or furry beast claws, to reveal my tail if I have it, or even reveal my wings if I have them. Some ears even reveal them if I have them. If you can hide very characteristic features, you can not only camouflage yourself as a normal Species, but also as an ordinary Human. Eh? That's what Dhapi said before. I get it...this is really complex.
『Well, I better not waste my time, I'm going to buy something for my family, I was thinking of buying a huge cake to share among all of us, the Shopping district is nearby, I can go alone but...do you want to join me? 』
『Yes! I would like to, I was supposed to have a date, but we already know what happened, go home, now no one should be there, if you want to buy a good cake, in the city square, there is a place that makes very good cakes! I assure you they are very good! 』
『But in the square the prices are higher, I'd rather save a little...』
『They might cost more than in the Commercial District, but I assure you the taste is worth it!!! But even if you want to save a little, that's up to you, whatever you say, I'll go with you *smiles* 』
Well, since Dhapi is recommending me a store and if the cakes he says are good, I think that spending more would be good this time, yes, my family deserves the best of the best. I accepted Dhapi's recommendation, so together we were going to the square, although like a little kid, she asked me if we could hold hands, where to this, this girl is gaining a lot of trust from me, even though we are both Interspecies, but....
『You're not going to float me, are you? No! You better float me! I want to know how it feels!!! 』
To this I took Dhapi's hand to use his ability on me, I was with excited eyes as I want to know how it feels! To this seeing my attitude, of course he accepted with a smile, and when he activated his power on me. I started to float little by little, I was soaring to the skies, maybe I can even go all the way to space! But...
『Eh? Already? That's it? I'm...near the ground 』
『In the daytime, with my floating ability, I can rise and elevate whatever I touch by 1 meter! As long as I have physical contact 』
『1 meter? Well...I guess that's something』
『But when night comes...My powers are greatly potentialized! 』
『How much? *excited* 』
『2 meters! I can rise 2 meters!!!! *proud* 』
『...Ah...ya 』
『*pouting* Why are you disappointed? You should be happy! How boring you are, you're floating, you should be smiling from cheek to cheek! And that's because you're a child...』
It's that...I lived many things that the truth I expected much more, but I don't have to forget this, I'm in a peaceful world where I shouldn't expect something out of the ordinary, although there are species all over the world with great abilities, all of these suffered a great weakening, a nerfing. Now that I am living in a time of peace, I don't know if I want things to continue like this, or to live great experiences.
We continued heading towards the square, while I took out my phone to let Mia know where I'm going to be, and in the bushes of the park, someone was watching us after thinking about it, it was the chameleon from earlier, who still had a worried look on his face, doubting much more than he can, but...
『An Interspecies...I want...I want...I want to get a job...』
And with that thought, he kept watching us doubting whether or not he should do what he plans to do. But it seems that it is already late, because among all the bushes, in the darkness that covered them, we could also see more red eyes, the doubt was no longer just that.
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