Shinomiya Kei POV
I don't feel like sleeping yet so I decided to take a little stroll by the woods.
It really is peaceful around here huh? It's such a refreshing sight to behold. With all the trees, the clear night sky filled with stars.
"Well since there are no witnesses" I took out my dummy phone which I cleverly hid the entire time and mapped out all the possible isolated areas around the woods, in case I decided to make shady deals with some students who can provide me some extra information from the senpais in particular.
It took me 15 minutes to map out the place. I mostly calculated all the possible areas that are isolated enough so no one would notice.
"Alright Kei, by tomorrow, it will be easy pick'ems from here" I said as I decided to go back.
But something is off, seems like a presence is nearby. Great I can't believe someone managed to follow me at a night like this.
"Stalking, are we? just come on out now and I'll go easy on you" I said calling out this mystery stalker
"I guess you really are a genius, Shinomiya-kun but really you know we shouldn't have phones here" A boy crimson eyes showed himself. However, that look in his eyes, it reminds me of Kiyotaka-san but eviler. I went and hid my phone.
"Well thanks for the compliment but I know exactly who you are"
"Really now? did Kiyotaka told you about me?" he asked
"Actually, he hasn't told me anything. It's only just a wild guess but I know that you are Class D's or rather I should say Class C's mastermind. Daigo Haru"
"Looks like your reputation in this school precedes you. You truly are a genius, but not on my level" Daigo-kun said
"You think of yourself better than me? don't make me laugh" I said
"What are you even doing in the middle of the night anyways?"
"That's none of your business. But since you're here, how about we talk? You know share a few secrets and stuff?" I spoke
"Sorry, but there's nothing for me to spill, in fact you should be more worried about the president right now and not me" he replied
"Don't worry, you think Class S isn't capable of taking down multiple threats at once?" I asked
"I'm aware that almost all of you are geniuses, I mean with people like you. No class stands a chance. Unless they have their own equalizers."
"That's funny coming from you, besides Class C only has you and Koenji but Koenji doesn't give a damn about what's going on, Class D is already neutralized, Class B only has Hikigaya and even I know he's no match for any of us, and Class A is already no problem despite people like Sakayanagi and Togami at the helm. What makes you different?" I asked
"Simple, because I came from a place that Kiyotaka once called home."
"Home?" Wait does he have a history with Kiyotaka-san?
"That's right, but I won't give you the luxury to figure out everything" he said
"Underestimating me is the last thing you'll ever do" I said
"If you want a battle, we can do it now"
There was some silence until I slowly laughed at him.
"hehe..heheh..hahahaahahaha"
"Really? you want to fight me? now?" I asked wiping a fake tear as I composed myself after
"You must be the biggest dumbass in the world if you think you can challenge me. Besides..."
"You think I wouldn't be prepared for something like this" I said as someone else who was hiding in the trees came out. It was Aru Akise. It seems Daigo-kun now became aware of his presence.
"Hmm?"
"Kei asked me a little favor and that's to watch his back. Luckily, I got here on time" he said
He was looking on both sides with me in Daigo's front and Akise-san behind him.
"Heh! looks like I'm staring down two geniuses at the same time."
"You think I'm worried?" he asked with a confident tone, you are really going down now.
"Listen, I have a bit of experience when it comes to fighting. So, I don't think that you can take on the both of us" Akise-san said
"Besides, we already know the shenanigans you tried to pull with your own class and Class D. So, we already know what you're up to" he added
"Man, you guys are really troublesome" he said
"But if that's the case, then how about I take you both down here and now" Daigo-kun said
"You're really going to fight the two of us at the same time? you know by my calculations, two against one is obviously a loss for you" I said
"Wanna put that to the test?" we could both hear the coldness of his tone. How confident is this son of a b***h?
"Enough!"
Before we could begin suddenly there was another voice. A figure emerged and it was the former student council president Horikita Manabu and also Kiyotaka-san?
"I advise that the three of you stand down now. We don't want anyone losing any points because of some fight" the former president said
"Don't worry, Mr. former president, we are just having a friendly conversation, right guys? " He asked as Akise-san and I had very sour looks.
"Anyways, I'll take my leave."
"There's plenty of time to deal with all of you" he said as he casually walked away.
"What is the meaning of this?" Horikita-senpai asked
"Nothing senpai, just like he said. We are just having a friendly conversation" I replied
"Also, what are you even doing here Kiyotaka-san?"
"Well, I was finding one of you since you guys left somewhere and Horikita-senpai and I were discussing about what Nagumo is scheming right now" he replied
"Also, I heard that Nagumo actually lost, is that true?" Horikita-senpai asked
"Yep, courtesy of the genius himself" I said while pointing at myself
"I'm actually impressed. Given that Nagumo himself has never lost to anyone before"
"Until now, right?" I asked the former president
"Yes, it was a surprise for me."
"Well, that's because I'm a genius. Of course, that clown is no match for me"
"Well even if you defeat him. He's not going to give up on one loss alone. You should all watch your backs" Horikita-senpai said as the three of us nodded.
"Also let me ask something" he added as he looked towards Kiyotaka-san
"Who was that person? back there?"
"His name is Daigo Haru from Class C"
"Yes, I've heard of him. If I recall, he scored all of his entrance exams and even the first quiz with 50"
"Wait you mean he scored 50 on his entrance exams?" Akise-san asked
"Well, that's a coincidence" I said
"Coincidences can be freaky" Kiyotaka-san added
"He's also interesting I must say, but his eyes. I can tell that he has no good intentions."
"Don't worry senpai, we'll handle him. You should be cautious around him though"
"Thank you, Ayanokouji"
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Ayanokouji POV
It's the 5th day of camp since nothing much happened in the fourth day, well aside from Hashimoto suddenly following me and calling me "king" and the same thing with Shibata. They even praised my thing or t-rex according to them. Man, ever since I showed "it", I think both Shibata and Hashimoto think I'm their savior or something.
Anyways enough of that. My group is currently on an 18 km walk/sprint across the forest. I noticed that for some reason, Koenji isn't around as Yuuichi managed to catch up to me.
"Hey, why'd you stop?" he asked
"Koenji isn't around" I said
"Why bother, he only gives a crap about himself" Yuuichi said
"Besides we can win this exam without him anyway" he added
"That's not the problem" I said as I went to find Koenji
It took a few minutes until I finally found him just wandering around by himself.
"Hey"
"Ohh T-rex boy, have you come here to admire my perfect existence?" he asked
"Seriously, you are not planning to cooperate and join the group?" I asked
"I told you already, it would be a waste of time for me" he said as he was about to leave but I stopped him by grabbing his arm and immediately swiped his arm away.
"I see now, you're the one who tamed Dragon boy, correct?"
"What makes you say that?"
"Your touch gave it away, you have quite the grip. Also, green boy has been acting strange as of late" he's probably referring to Ishizaki.
"Don't worry, this will be our little secret. But your class knows about it right?" Koenji asked
"Who knows" I replied as I went back to my group.
I managed to catch up to my group quickly as we are at the halfway point of our walk, and we ran back to camp after. As we are running, I noticed that Keisei got injured on the way and Akito was already there to assist him. I stopped and decided to help him
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, but it's nothing too bad"
"Let's get you back" I said as myself and Akito carried Keisei back.
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Afternoon around lunch time
3rd person POV
Manabu: well, anything suspicious on your end Nanami?
Nanami: Nothing yet, it just seems too quiet. What's Miyabi even planning?
Manabu: Ayanokouji said he hasn't done anything yet
Nanami: Okay, also I heard that he lost to one student from Class S, right?
Manabu: Yes
Nanami: Well, if I were in whoever it was in Class S, I could've beaten him too.
Manabu: hmph, you sound quite confident, but it does make sense since you play a lot of games.
Nanami: That's right, it's not just video games but also card games and board games as well. Anything considered as a game is still a game and there are winners and losers. Miyabi unfortunately falls into the latter. I guess Class S is as good as you expected them to be huh Horikita-senpai?
Manabu: Of course, but you shouldn't let your guard down just yet. I have a feeling that Nagumo could still do something, but we have yet to know what it is.