Or in a more natural English translation:
His protests were drowned out by Natsumi's laughter and the urging of her friends. Mortified, Taro was marched through the school, a spectacle that drew gasps, giggles, and the occasional shout of disbelief. Or in a more natural English translation: His
"Iribitari gal ni manko tsukawasete morau hanashi" Taro was marched through the school
Taro, on the other hand, was an inconspicuous soul, often lost in the pages of fantasy novels and manga, escaping the complexities of high school life. His life was one of predictability, until the day Natsumi set her sights on him. a spectacle that drew gasps