Haruko recalled the matter of this little follower.
She was in the same high school as the original owner, and like the original owner, she was constantly bullied by Lala, Yuko, and others during her first year of high school.
But she and the original owner were two people on opposite sides.
When the original owner was bullied, Ichiko would appear by her side like a hero.
Cherishing her, protecting her, and helping her teach Lala and others a lesson.
And this little follower, after being bullied for a whole year, for some unknown reason, instead joined the group of Lala and others.
Becoming Lala's exclusive follower, she would occasionally be taken away by the other two of the three sisters.
On normal days, when Lala and others bullied the original owner, or extorted protection money from other weaker students, this follower would always be present.
Bullied and beaten together.
After it was over, she still had to continue helping Lala and the others with their work, handling the aftermath.
Although she was in the group of delinquent girls, she was still out of place.
The reason the original owner had an impression of this little one was because when she was being bullied by Lala and others, the little follower wouldn't lay a hand on her. When called upon, she would only timidly stand to the side and subsequently become a target of anger.
Since she had transmigrated here, having seen this follower twice, she was indeed just as she was called.
Just a follower.
But why was this person here?
If it snowed heavily, wouldn't it be strange if she froze to death?
Haruko squatted on the ground, looking into the little follower's eyes curiously, "Where is Lala? You're here alone, aren't you cold?"
"Cold," the little follower's voice was emotionless, extremely indifferent, "Lala doesn't want me anymore."
Such coldness, it seemed, was far less painful to her than being abandoned.
A hint of curiosity flashed across Haruko's face, "What happened?"
The little follower still kept her head down, curled up.
But she still answered Haruko's question, "There's a person named Oriental, who took Lala and all of them away, saying they wanted to rectify unhealthy trends."
"Then, Lala threw this coat at me, said she didn't want me anymore, and told me to hurry up and get lost."
"She locked me outside the back gate, I... I'm unwanted."
The voice was still the same narrative indifference, making it extremely jarring.
It was clear from her words that she cared about this matter.
Yet, in her tone, there were no other emotions of being abandoned.
Bullied for three years, yet willing to follow Lala, and even able to say things like being abandoned.
This person...
Could it be that she has Stockholm Syndrome?
Haruko frowned, feeling a bit tricky for a moment.
She asked, "Then do you still remember me?"
The little follower looked up at Haruko, and a flash of admiration flickered in her empty eyes, "I remember, you are Haruko."
Her tone fluctuated slightly, "Last time at your place, I remember, you hit Lala, scared her, I... I've always wanted to be like you!"
After saying it unintentionally, the little follower shrank her neck again, "Sorry."
Haruko looked at her thoughtfully, "Since you know me, you should also know Ichiko, right?"
The little follower was stunned for a moment, "That very cool girl with gray-black long hair and a streak of Tao colored highlights?"
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