Nocturnal Blackboard Eraser #WeeklyShortShortNote

"Teacher, what did you want to see me about?"
I could tell my voice was trembling.

I, a student in Class 2-1, had been suddenly summoned by the homeroom teacher of Class 5, Majo. I had no idea what it was about.

Even after 'that incident' happened to Class 5, Majo kept coming to school as if nothing had happened. She was insane. Honestly, I wanted to run away.

Two weeks ago, every student in Class 5 vanished.
Literally, the entire class just disappeared into thin air.

And from the next morning on, the blackboard was covered in messages.
Help me.
Help me.
H e l p m e.

"There's no need to be so scared."
Majo smiled brightly.
"You're a night owl, aren't you? I heard you're often late. And you're good at using the blackboard eraser, right? Am I wrong?"
"Are you asking me to erase those?"
"Well, yes."
Majo said, sounding amused.
"Actually, the kids in my class didn't disappear. They're still here, you see... I was so angry that day, I just blurted it out. 'Everyone, just turn into chalk!♪'"
"Huh?"
"So, I have a favor to ask. If you erase them cleanly every day, I'll turn them back."
"?"

"Turn into a blackboard eraser!♪"

And just like that, I became a nocturnal blackboard eraser.

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