Author's note: Long time no see everyone! I know some of you are upset due to the very slow updates and I apologize for that. I don't post updates until I am fully satisfied with the content and that makes the wait longer.

Before anything else, I want to say something. Some of you might ignore this part and proceed to the main story but the hell I care. Skip this one if you want. If you like me as an author you will read even my notes.

Okay so first of all, I am so thankful for the wonderful feedbacks that I've received ever since I started writing this fanfiction. You don't know how happy I am every time I see a new comment and stuff. I am so grateful for the cheesy private message that you send as well as the readers who managed to invade my life outside internet. It gives me a sense of fulfillment that there are people who appreciates me as a writer.

Second, I feel so upset upon hearing something. A reader sent me a private message saying that someone posted this story to another site (This story is posted only on fan fiction. net and wattpad under the name "Yhanrah Shinaide". I haven't posted it to other sites so if you saw it on other sites, that's not me) And claimed it as theirs. Wow. Just wow. I would definitely love it if you want to write something based on this story but copying the entire thing is a very different issue for me. I spent my time, knowledge, passion, and skills just to have this fan fiction and some will just steal it? Don't you have your own brain? Please use it, you're wasting a nonrenewable resource.

I'm sorry for the outburst but I can't really believe someone could actually do this. I am so thankful for MsChifSantos for reporting that person and informing me about this.

And without further delay, here is the 12th chapter! Enjoy reading and remember that feedbacks are highly appreciated!

Chapter 12

Next Move

"How about you Nagisa-chan? You invited Asano-kun already for lunch this morning right?" The blond gave Nagisa a mischievous smirk after saying that. It's like she has something else in mind and whatever is that, the bluenette has a very bad hunch about it.

"Me? But others could be friendly too. It would be better if majority of the class would treat them politely am I correct?" She managed to answer. Takebayashi raised his hand for permission to speak. Isogai granted it by a nod.

"Would it be weird if all of a sudden majority of the class whom they mistreated becomes so friendly? Nakamura-san is correct. Nagisa-san is indeed the best candidate for the distraction group." He explained while adjusting his glasses.

"I second that." Okuda said followed by the approving whispers of their other classmates . Rio's smirk grew wider and turned to Nagisa once more. It took all the bluenette's self control to keep herself from showing her nervousness.

"WAIT A MINUTE!" Someone shouted. Their attention was now directed to a certain pudding lover.

"Why are you all forcing her on this group? Nakamura-chan suggested it so why not put her there!" Kayano protested. She doesn't like to see her best friend being forced to this thing.

"I agree with her. Nagisa-chan is indeed kind-hearted by nature that is why it is not right to force her in doing this." Kanzaki also stood up. She doesn't like the way Rio is forcing Nagisa into this.

"Not to mention that Nagisa-chan is one of out best assassins! She should focus more on assassinating Korosensei!" Tomohito added. Nagisa is really thankful for her ever supportive friends. But she is also wondering why a certain red head is quiet all throughout this discussion.

"You said it yourself, Nagisa-chan is one of the best assassins of our class. In fact, she is the most talented here. Wouldn't it be fair if we allow other students to discover their own potential and give the stage to the less 'talented' ones like the rest of us?" Takebayashi insisted. A hint of bitterness is evident in his tone.

Karasuma looks at his students with a neutral expression plastered in his face. He knows that this discussion is getting a bit personal but he trust his students that they can fix this. Though it bothers him that Karma is not participating in order to defend his beloved best friend.

'Akabane-kun is planning something.' He was more than sure about that as he observed the red head. His face remained unreadable to the agent. It was like a calm before the storm.

"Takebayashi-kun is right! Nagisa-chan always gets the lead role because of her so called 'potential' and what does that make of the rest? Pathetic side kicks!" Terasaka shouted. The other members of his gang tried to calm him down from the sudden outburst. Isogai knew that it was his turn to speak.

"Please let's settle this in an orderly manner! Present your concerns calmly and afterwards the class will decide. And let me remind everyone that these groups are just special assignments. All of us can still participate in Korosensei's assassination but in order for this to work out, we have to help one another. No one has the lead role or side kick part, we are one in this class. Please do not forget that." The class representative tried to reason out. The class calmed down a bit until Kataoka raised her hand.

"Yes you are correct about us being one in this class Isogai-kun. And as a part of this class wouldn't be right to give others a chance? Nagisa-chan I know you are really good in assassination but isn't fine time to see if you have other talents that are useful for the class? Maybe this distraction group will open that opportunity for you as the main assassination will open the opportunity for others." She looked directly at the bluenette. Nagisa knew that the female representative is correct and she doesn't want to be the caused of conflict in her own class. Keeping something from them is already a hard pill for her.

On the bright side, things would be easier for her if she's a part of that group because no one will question her if she is spotted with Gakushuu Asano. They will assume that she is just doing her role. She was about to open her mouth and accept the position but someone from the back suddenly spoke.

"I volunteer to be a part of that group." Karma Akabane lazily raised his right hand and placed his legs on top of his desk. His ever famous smirk was plastered on his mischievous face. Silence filled the Class 3E classroom.

Everyone including the teachers present were all speechless from his declaration. Karasuma anticipated that Karma has something in mind but this is beyond his assumption. Irina remained silent as she watched the quick turn of events. These children are really something and she knows that things will get better.

Nakamura was the first to process what the red head said. She quickly stood up and turned towards his direction.

"Are you serious Karma-kun? This is not the time to play around!" She snapped but the delinquent just smirked at her.

"I am serious. Some are allowed volunteer in the group of their choice. Why can't I do the same?" He smoothly replied.

"But Akabane-kun, wouldn't it be better if you join the main assassination?" Okuda asked. Kurahashi nodded.

"She's right. After all, you are the first one to inflict damage on Korosensei. The main assassination group can really use that mischievous brain of yours." She added.

"Yeah! They're right! That evil-minded mind of yours is valuable in that area." Terasaka shouted at him.

"Touch move." Itona muttered. After hearing what his classmates has said, Karma's smirk grew wider.

"You guys want me to be there because I have the potential? How about the others? How can we make them discover their own skills if I'm always there to do it? I can't always take the lead role am I right Terasaka-kun? And according to Isogai-kun, we are one in this class that is why I'm giving others a chance to improve in assassination. Plus, being in that group may also open an opportunity for me. Did I understood it correctly Ka~ta~o~ka~chan." He countered and said the last part in a singsong tone.

"Fried using your own fat." Itona yawned.

(A/N: "Fried using your own fat" or originally "Ginisa sa sariling mantika" is a Filipino idiom that is associated with the law of Karma. It means having yourself fell victim on an evil plot/scheme that you originally set up for others. This is actually my favorite idiom and I use it on a regular basis.)

With that statement, the class was once again silent. Until Nakamura finally thought of a comeback for her animus persona.

"Oh yeah? Tell me Karma-kun. How are you going to help Nagisa-chan in the distraction group? Don't tell me that you will act as Asano-kun's buddy?" She mocked. Karma looked at her lazily and folded his arms on the back of his head then leaned backwards. His legs are still resting comfortably on top of his desk.

"Nakamura-chan, define 'distraction'." He simply asked. Rio's eyes widened upon realizing her mistake. She just glared as the red head stood up and walked towards the board.

"Distraction is defined as an act that divides one attention or something that makes someone have difficulty in focussing." He reached the board and took the chalk from Isogai's hand.

"It can be in the form of entertainment in which you will be friendly and accommodating..." He wrote '潮田渚' (Shiota Nagisa) on the board under the label "Distraction Group".

"Or, get their attention by annoying and upsetting them." He wrote '赤羽業' (Akabane Karma) under Nagisa's name.

"Checkmate." Itona smirked at Karma's remarks. He was expecting this from the class delinquent. Rio Nakamura made the wrong move in pushing Nagisa on the corner. Irina looked at her silent as dead students. She was right that things will become more entertaining and waiting for Karma's speech is so worth the wait.

'Karma is Karma after all.' She thought. Karasuma cleared his throat to get his student's attention and to ease the tension.

"I think everything is settled. Each group will have their own separate meetings and then coordinate it with us. Act like nothing happened tomorrow and we'll start the special assassination once the groups have finalized plans. It's getting late and I won't hold you any longer. Good bye class." The class gave their good byes to the one teachers and started to leave one by one.

Irina and Karasuma went to the faculty to have their own discussions regarding today's events and prepare a report to submit for the upper ups. Karma was one of the last ones to leave because he have to go back to the his seat at the back and collect his things.

Upon leaving the classroom, he felt someone tugged his blazer. He turned around and was about to say something to the person who dared touched him but something sweet was stuffed in his mouth. It was a piece of brownie.

"I just want to thank you for earlier. You're really the best Karma!" Nagisa wiped away the crumbs off his mouth and then offered a carton of strawberry milk to the red head. Karma was so surprised that all he can do was smile. This bluenette is one of the very few people to see the boy's smile. It was not a fake or a smirk. It was a genuine smile.

"Anything for you shorty." He accepted the carton and placed his arm around the bluenette's shoulder as they left the mountain together.

~Meanwhile at Asano residence ~

Chairman Gakuho Asano was playing chess with himself when he heard a knock from his door.

"Chairman Asano, it's me Gakushuu." He heard his son.

"Come in Asano-kun." He said without looking at the door. Gakushuu came in and stood in front of his father.

They rarely speak to each other and this is one the rare occurrences. The chairman ordered him to report what the events that transpired during their stay at E-class campus as a payment for his request.

In reality, it was him who proposed the merge between E-class and the virtuosos. Even though it is only temporary, he knows he can achieve two things during their short stay: Discovering the class 3E's secret and earning Nagisa's affection. Having lunch with her is already a good sign, if only that stupid red head didn't get in the way.

At first, he thought that his request would be rejected. But to his surprise, the chairman approved it as long as he will do this report everyday. He knows that his father is planning something to protect his secrets that is why he still needs to carefully plan his next move.

His attention was drawn to the chess pieces placed over the table in between them. On side facing him, three black pawns were already outside their original position as well as a bishop, two rooks, and a knight. It was intriguing that even though majority of the white pieces has been eliminated from the game, none of the black chess pieces were able to reach the other side. Maybe because out of seven remaining white chess pieces, five of them (two pawns, one bishop, one rook, and one knight) were on the boundary of it.

"Are you going to report today's events or you're just going to stand there and wait for the chess pieces to move on their own Asano-kun?" He was pulled from his thoughts upon hearing his father speak. He reported everything that happened that day and afterwards he was sent back to his room. It was really weird that Gakuho was moving the chess pieces as Gakushuu spoke. The last thing he saw on the chess board was the five white chess pieces were already at the black's side but was blocked by the two rooks and the bishop.

He clenched his fist upon realizing something.

'That old man is treating us like his chess pieces! I'll show you who is the pawn and who is the player.' He thought as he prepared himself for his next move against his own father

~At Gakuho Asano's Office~

Gakuho smirked at the remaining chess pieces on the board. No matter what they do, he is confident that he will win this game.

"Your moves are now limited Korosensei. Can you still be a teacher to these new set of students and be a target to your current ones at the same time? How can you show equality in a set up like this? " He took out his phone and saw a picture message was sent to him. It was a picture of Karma and Nagisa. The boy's arm around the girl's shoulder and both are smiling at each other.

"Can you still smile like after in the upcoming days Nagisa-chan?" He moved the white queen towards the other side of the board.

~End of Chapter~


Author's area

Karma: Am I great or what?

Gakushuu: Shut up delinquent!

Karma: aww... Pumpkin prince is upset because he only had two lines throughout the chapter! Not to mention that the second one was pertaining to nobody!

Gakushuu: I told you to shut the hell up! Yhan will have the next chapter for me! Just wait!

Karma: yeah believe in that. Maybe she's losing interest in you that's why your exposure is getting fewer! Plus I saw a lot of pictures of Makishima, Konzen, Sanzo, and Chrollo on her phone! She doesn't love you anymore!

Gakushuu: enough of this! Disclaimer: Yhanrah Shinaide does not own Ansatsu Kyoushitsu but this fanfiction is hers and no one has the right to repost it without her permission.

Karma: Feel free to comment on how cool I am!