Disclaimer: I do not own Assassination Classroom.

XI.

It was now the time for the midterm exams. Every student was busy studying and even our friend Nagisa had to. Karma and I simply hadn't cared. We looked things up if we didn't remember much about something, but didn't actively study. Who would if you were reborn into a new life and had been in college in your former? I had learned everything already and if I didn't, I had done so earlier in my childhood. Everything else had seemed so dull.

Karma was a genius. He could understand the most things by just looking at them and had the theory of it already down. He had knowledge, but he lacked wisdom. That was why I was by his side and reminding him not to be overconfident. It didn't always work and I still did mistakes.

In studies I was still ahead of him, but I wondered when he would get better than me. I wasn't as good at looking at problems as him, but I could take things step by step and still look at the whole. My imagination originated from animes and mangas, so I had pretty crazy ideas that were on par with Karma's. The pranks we did, were the best.

I was still watching animes and mangas, but they weren't a big part of my time. I had given up most of it in college.

When we saw Nagisa studying for the upcoming exams, Karma offered to tutor him. I would have done so too, but unfortunately I still had little patience for tasks like that. I could stay still and concentrate when it was needed. At those times I was fully focused and not really approachable. You had at least call my name ten times, but if it was too grating I would be in a foul mood for the whole day.

I wondered where that all came from. I had been more patient in my former life and now I couldn't even stand it if someone was too slow at comprehending what I said. Everything seemed too slow, when I wanted it to be done.

Now we were at Karma's house and trying to help Nagisa with his studies. I correct, Karma was helping him. I knew that I would just blow up on him. I didn't dislike Nagisa, but I clearly didn't like him like Karma. I had gone over my jealousy or at least lessened it, but I still didn't regard him as a full-fledged friend. Not like Karma, but I guess you could call him friend in a loose sense.

It took a long time for someone to get under my skin. I felt an odd sense of duty to help people who asked me to, but if they didn't go beyond that, I wouldn't keep them close. Karma did exactly that what was required to become one of my treasured ones.

Nagisa... not so. He was the friend of a friend and didn't really pursue my friendship. He was content with just Karma and I felt something underlying in Nagisa. It unsettled me and didn't help the situation very much. I wouldn't be close to him. That was for sure.

I stared at Karma explaining an English phrase to Nagisa. Karma was able to speak in a standard dialect, thanks to my persistence. I think he would have been able without me, but he had the additional knowledge of German thanks to me. We were tackling French but he was too lazy.

The background noise washed over me and I relaxed on Karma's bed. I had like usual a book in my hands, this time for learning Mandarin. The grammar was easy as the words only stayed in one form. Differently from German. I didn't really know if it would be useful in the future but I wanted to learn it. I had started already a few weeks before and attended to a Chinese language course. The pronunciation from Vietnamese helped a bit but it was still difficult. My intense starring at the material was interrupted by Karma.

''Sayo, we're done. It's time for dinner,'' he said close to my ear. I flinched. ''Let's cook something. Nagisa, do you want to stay?''

''I wouldn't want to impose,'' Nagisa answered, smiling.

''Nonsense,'' I rebutted. ''Just stay. It's just Karma and me. You won't embarrass yourself more than usual.''

Nagisa still looked troubled. I stared at him till he stopped squirming. He sighed in defeat.

''Very well, I guess I will stay. Should I help cooking?''

I looked at Karma.

''Who will cook today? Kaa-san said that she wouldn't come home today early, so we can't go over my place,'' I turned to my friend.

He shrugged.

''Well, after the schedule it's your turn. I can help you if you want.''

''Ok,'' I thought about it. ''You two don't need to help. You are probably a bit exhausted from learning.''

Karma rolled his eyes.

''As if you aren't. I saw your book. Chinese again, huh? You are way too serious about your languages.'' He shook his head.

''I simply learn the vocabulary and everything else from my books. In my opinion is teaching more challenging. Just let me do would you?'' I cocked an eyebrow. ''Or do you want to help me so desperately?''

He huffed.

''Fine, I will sit down. That okay with you?'' he looked at me with annoyed expression.

''Very.'' I smiled. ''So Nagisa-kun, you sit at the kitchen table. It's going to take about half an hour.''

With those words I shushed them into the chairs and began to search for the ingredients. I would be only cooking a simple dish.


Karma and Nagisa went to the kitchen table and watched Sayori putting on an apron. She was searching for ingredients for their dinner.

Nagisa let his eyes wander. It looked everything strangely... domestic. Sayori was cooking dinner like a housewife, Karma was readying the silverware and Nagisa was helping like an old friend of them. He decided, he liked this.

The two childhood friends were different from that what he had heard and imagined. He had always admired them. They were smart, athletic and were really confident. He would have never imagined that they would befriend him.

To be honest his relationship with Karma was normal. They were friends with the same interests and got along with each other nicely. And even better, Karma had been the one to start their friendship. The red head was amazing in his opinion and he was proud to have someone like him as a friend, even if he was violent. Karma was a unique but nice friend. His trust was something nice to have. He treasured that.

His relationship with Sayori was a bit different. Karma had initiated the contact between them and Sayori just went along with Karma's whims. The raven was simply different. He didn't know whether it was a good kind of different or a bad one. Usually she had her nose in her book and was very quiet, but when Karma was in her vicinity her personality seemed to flip.

Suddenly she was loud and mischievous. He had seen her being focused on her book and totally ignoring other people and suddenly when Karma was talking to her, she began to talk in a dramatically, teasing way, what seemed to be almost endearing. She had a certain charisma, but she didn't take the initiative to befriend anyone else than Karma. It was a shame, but he didn't want to force himself onto her.

Additionally, if he hadn't seen her fight, he would have doubted that she could harm a fly. The rumors were anyway unbelievable. She was reserved and polite to her classmates and motivated Karma, when no one else was able to do that. It didn't give any indication that she had a violent nature.

He had seen her pulling pranks with Karma. Together the two of them had gotten back two fellow freshmen, when they had insulted him because of his grades. Sayori had been the one to make that suggestion, what surprised him. He was under the firm belief, that she only saw him as a friend's friend, but she had helped him. He had noticed her analyzing gaze once and when he had asked she said:

''There is something odd about you. I'm trying to find out what.''

And had smiled. He didn't really understand why. Sayori seemed to have many layers and the more you looked the deeper you were sucked in. Her personalities seemed to change a lot. With a books she was quiet and polite, with Karma was she playful and more outgoing and when she fought...

Nagisa replayed his memory of that day. She had been a fast blur and took down her opponents quickly. It was different from Karma's strengths. It wasn't as frightening as Karma's style, but... her personality had been warped again. Her usually mature behavior vanished and was replaced with something that resembled a lost child. He really didn't understand it. It clashed totally with her current personality. She was like a mother taking care of her children now, but sometimes... He decided he wouldn't dive further into it. She was complex. Too much for him to understand at once.

After dinner they continued with studying or they wanted to. When he wanted to go home, Karma had asked for a sleepover. After he had phoned his mom and miraculously gotten permission to, (she had said yes after he had said that Sayori was there) he took off with the two to take his things for the stay. Surprisingly Karma's house was just 20 minutes away and they had to take the same train.

After that he and Karma just began to play games and Sayori watched from behind. After being totally demolished by Karma a few times, she demanded the controller and sat down. He watched with amazement, how they skillfully maneuvered their game character and clashed with each other. When he saw the high score board he deadpanned. It seemed that they alternated with winning. That was just ridiculous and he told them that. Their wry smiles told him that they knew already.

Later Sayori told them that she would go to sleep. It was already quite late, but they didn't have school tomorrow, so the two boys stayed awake. In the end they played through four a.m., when Sayori woke up because of the noise they made.

''What the fuck are you two doing!'' her voice haled through the room. The raven stood at the door, looking definitely cranky, most likely from being woken up and her hair was a mess. ''Don't you two see what time it is? I was damningly trying to sleep, but no, you two idiots had to make so much noise. Why are you even pulling an all-nighter? Go to sleep! Now!''

On command they scrambled and ran to the bathroom. The newly woken up girl seemed to emit killing intent and was tapping her foot impatiently. Knowing her temper, she would make them move if they didn't do it themselves. After readying themselves as fast as possible, they stood before the irate girl with bowed heads.

''I'm going to kill you two next time. Sleep is important you two idiots. You are two teenagers. Don't you know how important sleep is for your growth?''

Nagisa winced. That was a low blow.

''Since you two don't seem to need rest, we are going to wake up early and you are going to make breakfast. After that we are going to do grocery shopping. I'm going to teach you this lesson through the hard way.''

They groaned. Sayori was vicious.

''Do you have anything to say?''

There was a moment of silence, until Nagisa decided to break it. Better apologizing than facing her wrath ones again.

''We're very sorry for waking you up. We didn't intent to. Next time we're going to sleep sooner,'' he said with an apologetic face.

She stared at him for a long time. Her piercing gaze made him nervous, even more nervous than before. Then after what seemed to be hours to him, she smiled lightly and ruffled his hair.

''I doubt that Karma feels very sorry,'' she chuckled.

''Hey!'' came from his side. ''I am sorry. I'm not that bad.''

The look she send him told them everything.

''I accept your apology. Now fucking get your asses into your bed and sleep. No matter what, we are still going to wake up early.''

The bluenet couldn't help but feel like he had passed some kind of test. Her hand was still resting on his head, but couldn't find himself to care since it had been such a long time he felt that nice, warm feeling. When she took her hand from his head he felt slightly disappointed. With a long yawn she told them good night and went to bed. He turned his head to Karma who had a thoughtful expression on his face.

''What are you thinking about?'', Nagisa asked.

''Nothing special. It just seems like Sayori has taken you under her wing.''

''Huh?'' The shorter male didn't understand.

''Doesn't matter'' The other teen shrugged. ''Let's go to bed before she comes again.''

''Yeah.'' So he followed Karma's example.

When he lied down on the futon beside Karma's bed, he voiced that one thought that occupied his mind.

''Sayori is for sure scary.'' Just like a mother, but he didn't said that loud.

''Sure she is,'' the amused voice that answered had to know it the best. ''Night, Nagisa-kun.''

''Good night, Karma-kun.''


After waking the two boys, I took my time in the bathroom. There was another one and I didn't have to worry about breakfast. Serves them right for not sleeping earlier. I was being petty, I knew they were two teenage boys, but I could care less, especially since they woke me up.

When I went to the kitchen, the smell of fresh eggs greeted me.

''Morning, Karma, Nagisa-kun. Did you have a nice sleep?''

I could see the dark cycles under their eyes. Karma send me an annoyed glared.

''Wonderfully, thanks to you.'' His dry voice could drain an oasis out of water.

''It was my pleasure. I'm sure you learned quite a lot because of that.'' I gave them a meaningful glace.

A nod was all I got.

After I had sat down and eaten, I told them about the plans for later.

''There is a sale in the supermarket two streets away. When we get there before eleven, we get a discount on the vegetables. I expect you two to help me,'' I added with an angelic smile.

Cue the groaning.

''Oh, man up.''

''You weren't the one, who got only four hours of sleep.'', came Karma's irate answer.

''And whose fault is that?'' I countered.

''Please have mercy on us.'' Comical tears ran down Nagisa's face.

''Never, this is your punishment.''

It was almost pitiful seeing the two boys in this state, but otherwise they weren't going to learn their lesson.

… Even if it was mostly out of my pettiness and included not waking me up in the middle of the night.

So after cleaning up we set out for the grocery shopping. I lead the way in a leisurely pace. After all they had to have enough energy later to carry the bags.

''So, Sayo. What are you going to buy?'' asked Karma. ''I've seen that we have almost no eggs left and there isn't a lots of food left.''

''Yeah, I'm mostly going to stock up the grocery. I'm thinking of buying a few other necessities.''

''Got it.''

''I'm really sure that you aren't dating, but you sound like some married couple.'', butted Nagisa in. ''Are you always like this?''

''Yeah, mostly,'' I answered. ''Karma is almost like family.''

Absentmindedly I touched the bracelet that Karma had given me last year. Karma just nodded and chose to stay quiet. After a few minutes we reached the store. A few housewives were already looking for the best vegetable. I decided I would join them.

''Karma, Nagisa-kun, I'm going to the vegetable. If you two want you can grab some snacks for later,'' with these words I forced my way through the women at the stand. It wasn't crowded, but there were enough people to feel a bit invaded in your personal space. What you did for a healthy nutrition.

After taking two bags of vegetable I set out to search the two boys. I found them near the snacks and it seemed that they couldn't decide what to take.

''Hey, are you done?'' They turned their heads to me.

''Yeah, just decided.'' He took a bag of something. I didn't looked clearly.

''Great, take this.'' I shoved my load into their hands. ''Come with me, I'm getting a few other things.''

Slowly the groceries piled up into a decent amount of weight that slowed them down a bit, so I decided to carry the rest myself.

''How much do you think will she buy anymore?'' I heard a half-loud voice behind me. It belonged to a certain blue-haired classmate of mine.

''Honestly, I don't know. I've been rather lazy with shopping, so she does it for me,'' answered another voice in the same volume.

''Is that so? Is she always doing this so early?''

Karma was probably nodding.

''But not that early. She takes me with her to carry the bags. I've never been here so early with her. This is really tiring. My arms are already cramping.''

''Yeah...''

''You know, guys.'' The voices stopped. ''I can hear you.''

I turned around and gave them a half-hearted glare.

''Ahahaha...'' They gulped. ''We're sorry...?''

''Is that a question or an apology?'' I raised an eyebrow. Nope, I wasn't impressed and by their sheepish faces they knew that too. ''I'm done anyway. Let's go.''

After paying we hurried home, so that the frozen things wouldn't spoil. Following shortly, Nagisa had to go home.

''See you two in school. I hope we can do something like that again and thanks for tutoring me.'' Nagisa bowed slightly.

''Yeah, no big deal, Nagisa-kun. See you in school.'' Karma gave him a lazy wave.

''See you, Nagisa-kun. Don't slack with studying.'' Nagisa's look of 'You don't do it yourself either.' was funny to look at. I smirked. With a few last words the shorter male vanished from the doorstep and left Karma and me alone.

Inside the house Karma spoke to me again.

''So, you're okay with Nagisa now?''

My surprise was apparently very obvious. Karma snorted.

''I noticed, your reserved behavior. It was seriously easy to spot. The look you have been staring at Nagisa with wasn't exactly friendly too. Tell me, were you jealous?'' The ass smirked. ''And I never thought you that you were one for cussing when you're cranky. Quite interesting.''

Talk about social competence. I seriously hadn't expected Karma to notice my behavior. For sure I had been a bit jealous of Nagisa, but I guessed I could accept him as Karma's friend. He was at least sincere.

I guessed my uneasy feeling of him came from my memories of another life. I felt the same familiarity when I looked at Karma and the chairman and so on. I had to reconsider the fact that I was maybe reborn into a manga, I thought hysterically. Distantly, I remembered some important fact about the story line. The moon was going to explode. The fucking moon. If that should happen, I was probably going to panic.

Not probably, I was definitely going to panic, but at least I wouldn't be the only one. I could speculate forever about that what could be and hopefully it would never come true.

Karma looked at me. Ah, I forgot him. I had the decency to look sheepish and blushed.

''Sorry, I spaced out.''

''I noticed.'' His amused tone implied that he was fully used to it.

''I guess I was a tiny bit jealous and maybe I felt a bit uneasy around him, but I guess I'm okay with him now.'' At his satisfied expression I couldn't help but ask. ''What?''

''Ah, nothing. It's cute to see you like this.''

''I'm not cute,'' I mumbled quietly.

''Didn't we have that conversation already?'' As a provocation he poked my side.

''Stop that.'' He removed his hand.

''Nah, I'm glad you don't hate Nagisa. I can't have my best friend disapprove of my other friends.'' He poked me once again. ''But you were way too vicious. Why did we even have to stand up so early? You never minded when we stay up late.''

I huffed.

''I was being petty, okay? I don't like being woken up at four in the morning.'' I glared at him.

''You are pouting.''

''No, I'm not.''

''Yes, you are.''

''No, I'm not pouting.''

''For sure you are. Your lips are clearly- OW!''

With cuffing his head I went into the kitchen and took out something for myself to eat.

Karma was getting way too cheeky to me.


Yay! Chapter 11 out!

This chapter is unbetaed, so please don't hurt me. Shiki is on vacation T.T

I seriously just wanted to write a little study session and than some interaction with Asano, but well... I guess you have to wait a little longer.

I'm currrently not getting any statistics on this fic. It could be that no one is reading this, but since I still get favs and follows *shrug*

If I'm being honest it hurts my pride. I need a bit of confirmation that people are reading this, so... well if you know something please PM me or write a review.

Sayo is finally opening to Nagisa. I'm thinking of Sayo seeing him as a lost puppy. In my eyes Nagisa is kind of one. Or a wolf in sheeps clothing... Well she will never be particulary close to him, but enough to worry about him. He's worming his way under skin. Slowly, very slowly. Maybe fast enough for her to extend her protective nature to him.

Asano is for the next chapter. Maybe even Karma and Nagisa seperating. Sayo's not going to be there, when they do. It's a special day.

I'm writing without thinking a lot about it, but sometimes I have to look up things. I've never googled so many things before. Research is really important. Should there something be wrong, please review. I hate it when I mess up things.

As always, thanks to you, who have read, favourised, followed or reviewed to this story.I'm really proud (/./)7

Wish you a nice day!

-Yuki