He didn’t speak like a normal high school student. His hair was dyed
blond, which made him stand out. 

It's not every day you see a situation like this, this was certainly an interesting situation.

“I’m a healthy young person who certainly wouldn’t find standing
inconvenient. However, I’d obviously expend more energy by standing than I would by sitting. I have no intention of doing such a pointless thing. Or are
you suggesting I should act a bit livelier, I wonder?”

“Wh-what kind of attitude is that to take with your superiors?” she
demanded.

Huh, so she's one of those people who think if you are an elder then you have to demand respect from the younger ones. What stupidity.

“Superiors? Well, it’s obvious that both you and the old woman there
been alive longer than I have. There can be no doubt about that. However, the
word ‘superior’ implies that you’re referring to someone of a higher position.
In addition, we have another problem. Even though our ages are different,
wouldn’t you agree that you have an impertinent attitude and are being
extremely rude?"

"Wha— You’re a high schooler, aren’t you?! You should be quiet and
listen to what adults tell you!”

“It’s f-fine, whatever…” the elderly woman mumbled.
She apparently didn’t want any further commotion and tried to calm
the office lady. But after being insulted by the high school student, the
younger woman still seemed very upset.

“Apparently, this elderly woman is more perceptive than you, which is
nice. Also, I haven’t given up on Japanese society yet. Please enjoy your
remaining years.”

If we get rid of morals, what he said was logical, he didn't need to legally give up his seat. He also wasn't influenced by his emotions and remained calm during the whole argument yet the officer started shouting, in most arguments when one starts to shout so does the other yet he kept his calm and clear head.

After flashing a pointlessly vigorous smile, the boy slid his earphones
in and began listening to rather cacophonous music. The office lady now
clenched her teeth in frustration. Though she tried needling the boy by
arguing further, his smug, self-important attitude remained fixed.

“I’m sorry…” Desperately fighting back her tears, the office lady
apologized to the elderly woman. 

Well, I'm going to go back to sleep now. 

Clearly, the egotistical boy had won. At least, everyone secretly
thought so.
“Um… I think that the lady is right.”

Come on, it could have returned to the peaceful atmosphere, this is honestly just a bother now.

The woman received unexpected support from someone standing
alongside her. The helper, a girl wearing my high school’s uniform, gave her
brave and frank opinion to the boy.

“And the new challenger is a pretty girl, eh? It would seem that I’m
rather lucky with the fairer sex,” the boy said.

“This poor woman appears to have been suffering for quite some time
now. Won’t you offer up your seat? While you might consider such courtesy
unnecessary, I think it would contribute greatly to society.”

Crack! The boy snapped his fingers.

“A contribution to society, you say? Well, that is a rather interesting
opinion. It’s certainly true that offering up one’s seat to the elderly could be
viewed in such a positive light. Unfortunately, I have no interest in
contributing to society. I care only for my own satisfaction. Oh, and one more
thing. You’re asking me, the one in the priority seat, to give up his spot, but
couldn’t you simply ask one of the other people seated on this crowded bus?
If you truly cared for the elderly, then something like priority seating would
be a rather trivial concern, wouldn’t you agree?”

The officer and the elderly woman simply wore bitter smiles in response. However, the
the girl didn’t back down.

“Everyone, please listen to me for just a moment. Won’t someone give
up their seat for this woman? It doesn’t matter who. Please.”

How could someone pour so much courage, determination, and
compassion into so few words? That was no simple feat. To speak in front of a group of strangers either meant she had great courage, she seemed to be one of the students you see in school easily talking in front of class with confidence about their presentation.

Though not in a priority seat, I was close to elderly women.

Should Yuji offer up his seat?

A)Yes, he should offer up his seat.

B)No just ignore it.

C) Look around and if no one else decides to then give up on your seat.

Please tell me on what I can improve, yes some of the novel contents are here and depending on Yuji choices lots of things can derail.

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