Ayanokouji POV
I'm currently in a conversation with Yuuichi in the dead of night. Seriously I was about to go to bed until he phoned me at this late at night
"Eh? what do you mean you lost the recording?" I spoke
"I don't know but it just disappeared." he replied
"And you're saying that Daigo did this?" I asked
"Yes!"
"It shouldn't be possible; I mean how could someone even be capable of doing that? You've never even met him in person and what is it that you mention about hacking?" I said, I don't think hacking is something that even I learned in the White Room. Did Daigo learn this himself? I don't know how he's able to get this knowledge, but this is definitely not something that the White Room thought him. My guess is that he probably learned it himself from the internet or something. But that's just my guess. No way that someone like him can be this fast of a learner.
"Okay just calm down Yuuichi, remember we still have the other recording you sent me remember" I said
"Yeah, I remember, actually I don't think Kushida even knows that there is a 2nd recording but hopefully Daigo doesn't know it either." Yuuichi said
"I don't think he knows which is a good thing"
"What are we gonna do?"
"I'll think of something"
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It's the next morning and I'm with Karma, Yuuichi, and Akise and crazy enough, I invited them and the Ayanokouji Group to hangout. It's a weird combination I must admit but since the Ayanokouji Group did want to know about my classmates more. I don't blame them. At least this will increase their trust towards me even more.
"So, you guys are Kiyopon's classmates huh?" Haruka asked
"*snrk* what's a Kiyopon is that your new nickname?" Karma said while trying to hold his laughter.
"Yeah, nice nickname Kiyopon *snrk*" Even you Yuuichi? *sigh* this is troublesome.
"Anyways you got a lot of interesting friends there huh?" Akito said
"Yeah"
"Even him?" Akito asked pointing at Yuuichi
"hmm?"
"Don't worry about him, he can be scary sometimes but he's actually a pretty nice guy" I replied
"Oh okay"
"You know it's nice that you are making friends with the other classes aside from Karuizawa of course" Akise said
"Well, I've heard that you are quite popular amongst Class D, especially the girls like Sato" Keisei said
"That is true" Akito said
"Ohh yeah, I wanted to tell you guys something. It's kinda weird" he added
"Weird in what way?" Karma asked
"Well Akito explained to us earlier that there were some Class C students that were following him. It's quite strange." Keisei explained
"Yeah, same goes for me, seriously this is just getting creepy" Haruka said
"I don't want to spoil anything, but I think we're being watched right now"
"Huh? what do you mean Katagiri?" Keisei asked
"We should discuss our results quietly if that's alright?" I suggested
Everyone nodded in agreement. So Yuuichi noticed it too that someone has been watching us.
"So right now, Class D didn't win the exam but gladly no one got expelled. However, thanks to you guys from Class S, you were able to take a hit to Class C, but not just that"
"What do you mean Keisei?" Karma asked
"We could likely end up in Class C soon enough after this." Keisei replied.
"That's sounds good for you guys." Akise said
"Not too bad despite the idiots in your class." Yuuichi said.
"Well, I suppose they at least improved on their scores so that's at least something." Haruka stated.
"I see, anyways will you excuse me for a minute" I said as I stood up
"Hey Kiyotaka, where are you going?" Keisei asked
"Dealing with the problem" I replied as I walked towards the spy that's been stalking us.
I went towards the person, and it was someone from Class A. She has long purple hair and purple eyes.
"Kamuro Masumi right?" I said to her
"S***, so you found out huh?"
"Why are you stalking us?"
"Get away from me or I'll expose you to Ryuen" she threatened
"You know it would be disappointing if Sakayanagi knows that her spy was caught" I said as suddenly a phone was ringing and it was coming from hers.
"Hello?"
"I know....understood...fine" she was talking to someone on the phone
"Who was that?" I asked
"None of your business"
"Wrong answer" I said as I immediately snatched her phone to see who called her
"Hey!"
"I see, Togami huh?"
"Give me that!" she said as she grabbed her phone and retreated away
So, Sakayanagi has decided to check us out huh? Guess you're finally making your move
"Kiyotaka! who was that?" Karma said as Yuuichi and Akise joined him
"One of Sakayanagi's spies." I replied
"So, she's spying on us now?"
"Yeah, but it looks like this is only just the beginning"
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It's the next day while I was walking down the halls, I suddenly encountered Horikita who was holding a book.
"Ohh it's you Ayanokouji-kun" she said
"So, about what happened in the exam..."
"Don't even mention it, besides as long as Class C dips down by the next semester then I'm satisfied."
"That's good to know"
"I have a favor to ask of you" she said
"Favor? you never gave me favors before"
"Yeah, but don't get used to it, here" she handed me a book that she was holding. It was a book titled "Farewell, My Lovely" by Raymond Chandler.
"Today is the return date of this book, would you return this for me at the library?"
"Why me?"
"Well, I have no one else to ask so you're the first person I could think of" she said
"*sigh* fine" I said as I went to the library.
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I made it to the library and right now I'm doing Horikita's little favor of returning this book. To be honest I think I much rather read this right about now but maybe for another.
As I was walking around the shelves, I noticed a short girl trying to reach for something on the top shelf, but she couldn't reach it.
After a further look, it was a familiar girl who was reaching for something in the Mystery category.
Of course, I know who it is as I headed towards her and simply helped her out with whatever she's reaching for.
"Ohh Ayanokouji-kun, nice seeing you again and thanks" Hiyori said smiling
"It's fine" I said as I looked at the book that I gave her, and I looked around and noticed that the shelves were in the Mystery section. So, she likes mystery books huh?
"Tell me Ayanokouji-kun, do you like mystery genres?" she asked
"Yeah, I read some" I replied
"I see well do you want to read with me sometimes?" she asked
"Sure, I don't see why not."
"That's great."
"But hold on"
"huh?"
"Am I not considered an enemy? since I do come from a different class" I said
"Don't worry about it, besides I only work with Ryuen-kun only if I wanted to" she replied
"I see guess you must be pretty lonely huh?"
"Yeah, I mean no one in Class C are as interested in books as I am but you on the other hand. I think it's great that I found someone who also enjoys reading books" she said
"Ohh if it's alright with you, you can borrow one of my books from my personal collection." she added
"Sure, that's fine"
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It was the afternoon and I'm currently walking with Shigeru-sensei. He wanted me to meet someone by the principal's office. I don't know what his intentions are but whatever it is it wouldn't matter, hopefully. We made it by the door and sensei suddenly gave me this ominous look.
"We're here, I have to warn you though. This will be your problem in the future." He said to me
"Problem?"
"Just step inside"
He opened the door and lets me in.
"He's here professor" he said before closing the door behind me. Professor? no, it can't be.
Right in front of me was my father. He gave me this look of disapproval. Well, I'm not surprised honestly that he would arrive here eventually.
"Kiyotaka" he spoke
"Take a seat"
"I think I prefer standing" I replied
"Rebellious as ever I see, don't you get it. A person died because of you" he said as I gazed at him.
"You do remember Matsuo, right and I'm sure that "he" told you?" he's referring to Daigo huh.
"You never told me that there was someone else who survived" I said
"In all honesty, I couldn't believe it either, but you saw it don't you. He was alive and hungry for revenge" he said
"Matsuo told you about this school and helped you escape from me" he added
"So as a punishment, I sent Daigo to personally dismiss him. But what I wasn't expecting is that he also went after his son too."
"I've heard" Basically speaking, what's done is done. The dead can't feel regret for what happens.
Matsuo's death was the product of that man and Daigo's cruelty.
It cannot be undone.
There was no guilt in my own soul. He was simply stating the truth that can never be changed.
At the end of the day.
There was no mercy or remorse from him or Daigo.
A way to plant his endless ideals into my mind.
"Your decision to enroll here has caused their demise. You are the one to blame after all. Daigo told me when I arrived that you lost control and engaged him in combat" he said 2
"I have no guilt in something that I didn't do, it was Daigo who ended their lives. He said it himself that he had their blood on their hands."
"Yes, he already told me that but for some reason you managed to escape him and ended up in this school. Why is that?" he asked
"Actually, I have no recollection of that. I knew Daigo killed them but why can't I remember him or what happened to them in the first place?"
"I don't know why Daigo didn't manage to bring you back but since he has followed you here. He will take you back."
"That's not going to happen."
"Or perhaps I should be the one asking you to drop out now."
"Even if you asked, my answer will always be no. I already decided my own path. You can't control me anymore"
"But you are my Masterpiece. I own you regardless of what you believe"
"Fine, but I do have a question for you"
"What is it?"
"When did Daigo learn how to hack?" I asked
"What kind of a silly question is that? I don't recall ever teaching any of you something like that." So, it is confirmed. Daigo must've learned it himself.
*knock* *knock*
Someone knocked on the door interrupting our conversation and opened it.
"Excuse me gentlemen, long time no see Professor Ayanokouji" the man said
"Sakayanagi, huh? It's nostalgic seeing your face again. It brings back some memories" I see so this is the chairman, and he even knows my father.
"It's been a long time hasn't it since I've been your secretary. I've already succeeded my father to become this school's chairman." The chairman said as he turned his attention to me
"It looks like this is our first time we met face-to-face, Kiyotaka-kun?"
"hello"
"I see that you want him to withdraw from this school"
"Yes, as long as he follows what I said that is. The school is obligated to carry out my request immediately' my father said to the chairman
"I apologize but I cannot allow that. The student's independence is the highest priority."
"I understand, but what are you implying? The entrance examinations and those interviews are but decorative and yet you admitted Kiyotaka to this "special class" of yours" father said
"So, you're well aware of it too I see."
"Originally I wasn't going to admit him and this other student you sent. However, since they are both in the confines of this school. They have their own choices to make whether if Kiyotaka-kun will be forced to drop out because of him or not. I have a duty to protect him and this student, Daigo, is his own problem. I am not here to force him out unless he makes that or Daigo himself forces his expulsion" the chairman explained
"Very well" father said as he stood up
"But I will not give you a second a chance. Daigo will remove you from this institution by any means necessary, injured or not. You will return to me" he said as he left the room.