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So, there was a cat running around the school.

OK, let me start from the beginning. School proceeded as usual with the scheduled classes and everything. In fact, nothing stood out the entire morning and afternoon.

That is, until I saw that cat.

It was a black cat with a yellow collar wrapped around its neck. It meows a lot that it sounds like it's actually talking. I caught it passing by when I was on my way to the bathroom after school.

By the way it's moving its head around, it looks like it's looking for something.

As I was about to enter the bathroom, I saw two male students running opposite me. If I could take a guess, those two were Disciplinary Committee members. They're probably chasing that cat.

After leaving the bathroom, I decided to went back to my classroom and on the way, I noticed some people outside. Much to my surprise, it's Sakamoto-kun and the transfer student. And the black cat from earlier was with them. And from the looks of it, it's like they're talking to it. I know people talk to animals sometimes especially to their pets but based on their body movements, it's like talking to it like it's a person.

As much as the oddity I saw intrigues me, I decided to leave it alone and went to my classroom. I don't want them to think suspiciously on me.

"Mind telling me why you brought me here?"

It was not too long after I exited the classroom that I ran into Maho-chan. She told me that she needed my help with the report she's doing. Of course, as her friend, I agreed.

Little did I know that it was about Mr. Kamoshida.

"Because my other clubmates are currently on their own assignment and are currently unavailable. I have to schedule this interview with him and by the time they came back, my time for him will be over. " she answered back in same whisper tone when I asked.

Currently, we're in the P.E. Faculty Room interviewing Mr. Kamoshida for what I think to be a feature article for the school newspaper. We're not the only people though. Mishima-kun is with us. Although he's only sitting on side watching our interview.

Must be waiting some orders from Mr. Kamoshida, I guess.

"Thank you so much for the interview for the school newspaper." Ruri-chan said.

"No problem. I just want to keep the reputation of the Shujin Academy high." Mr. Kamoshida said with a big smile on his face. "Say, how about you and I have time for a chat someday? You know, like topics outside the academy. It'll be fun!"

"I afraid I can't. I am currently managing several articles. I don't much time for recreation."

"Oh well. Such as shame though, you were fun to talk to." He said and then turn around to me. "And you? From what I've heard you're only helping her right now. So how about you and I go instead?"

Wait, is he asking me out? No offense to him, but I'm not interested.

"I'm sorry sir but I'm busy with my studies as of now. I don't have time for any recreation." I replied.

Actually, I do have time for rest and recreation but I just had to find a way to get out of the conversation.

"I'm sure we can find some wiggle room on your schedule. Treat this as a getting to know you kind of activity between a teacher and a student."

OK, I think he's just forcing now. Before I can respond, Mishima-kun thankfully spoke to interrupt him.

"Sir, I think you have a meeting with a student after this."

Mr. Kamoshida's face scowled for a bit upon hearing him. He then forced a smile and said, "Oh, that's right! Thank you for reminding me, Mishima-kun."

"Well then, if you'll excuse us. We'll have to be going." Maho-chan said.

"It's sad that our time is up. I enjoyed my interview." Mr. Kamoshida said in reply.

We get up on our seats and about to open the door when Mr. Kamoshida said to us, "Think about my request though. I'm sure you won't regret it."

"We will." Maho-chan replied.

We walked farther away from the P.E office and when we're outside the earshot of Mr. Kamoshida, Maho-chan spoke to me.

"That wasn't the first time he asked me out. Of course, I always try to find an excuse to reject it. And looks like now he had his sights on you."

"Mr. Kamoshida is a good teacher and all. But I don't any interests in going out with him."

"The feeling is mutual."

We then switched topics as we walked along. Before long, we reached the clubroom.

Maho-chan tried to find the door only to find it locked. She then immediately searched for something in her bag. After a while, she turned to me and said, "This is unusual. It seems that I can't find the key."

"Looks like we have to find it."

"Alright. I'll go check at the classroom. Kobayashi-san, you check the path we took from the P.E office. I might dropped it without knowing."

I nodded to her and we split up in search for the key. I made sure that the path I took was the one we took not long ago.

Despite my best efforts, I haven't found the key and before I know it, I was nearing the P.E. Office. Thinking that maybe the key was left there, I decided to go inside and ask Mr. Kamoshida about the keys…

Only to be stopped with a loud noise from the inside.

What the hell was that?

Curiosity took over me and I decided to inquire about the noise. As I was about to take the first step, my phone vibrated. I was dead focused on determining the sound that I heard that I decided to ignore it.

I continued to approach the office and phone vibrated again. I ignore it again and when I made my move, guess what?

It vibrated again. And this time it's longer.

Filled with annoyance I decided to check my phone and found out that Maho-chan was calling me.

"Maho-chan, what is it?" I asked as I answered the phone.

"Kobayashi-san, I found the key. It was under my desk all along."

"Oh, that's great! Should I still come to the clubroom to help you?"

"No, I think I can-"

A loud noise was the heard over the line.

"-really use your help."

"Hey Maho-chan, what was that noise?"

"What noise?"

"There was this loud noise when you were talking earlier."

"Must be the signal on your end. Anyway, I really need your help on the clubroom."

"OK fine. If you really insist."

I would feel bad on not helping her. I decided to immediately go to the clubroom on Maho-chan's insistence but the noise I heard in the P.E office still rang on my mind.

As I lay down on my bed, I recall the events that happened this day. That weird cat, the noise inside the P.E office and that phone call with Maho-chan.

This day was peculiar one indeed.

Just what the hell is going on?