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Battle Royale II: The Game

Chapter 2: Origin Part 2

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17:00 PM, Six Days Before The School Trip

Mitsuyoshi Takagi (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #11) stared at the sky from the rooftop as he lit up a cigarette; he knew that the Christmas trip was going to be quite boring, especially since he wasn't so familiar with the rest of the class. Except Keiji, whom he recognized as the son of the man whose rebellion nearly succeeded.

Tall and built, he was easily mistaken for a high school student, with dark blond hair in a buzzcut, and hazel eyes that always maintained a stoic facade. Takagi had also a friend named Ayaka Yoshino, who was in a different class, although they were very close friends.

Ayaka was a beautiful young girl, with light brown hair in a ponytail, dark green eyes that glowed with kindness, and a bright, cheery personality that was in contrast with Takagi's stone-cold, cool-headed attitude. They met during their first year in Shiroiwa and their friendship was now to the point of being solidified into something more.

"Hey...Takagi?" Ayaka's voice called out to Takagi.

Takagi turned around and took notice of the brunette coming closer; he stomped his cigarette and asked, "What is it, Ayaka?"

"Since your class is going on a Christmas trip for the weekend, will you get me something as a gift? It would be the best Christmas present ever." Ayaka asked.

Takagi sighed as he closed his eyes and pondered the idea; apparently, he had always a soft spot for Ayaka since their first encounter, and it seemed a gift could make her more of a friend...perhaps.

Opening his eyes, Takagi replied, "Sure I will, Ayaka. I promise."

"You promise? Really?" Ayaka said as she looked up at him with shining eyes.

Takagi nodded, and stroked her hair before he suddenly turned away. He was clearly embarrassed by telling Ayaka that he'd get her a souvenir while on the trip; but at the same time, he seemed confident in making her happy.

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The sound of screaming from female students ran down the courtyard as they watched the movements of a young, handsome man. But it seemed that he had no interest in flirting with any of them; after all, he was en route home.

Akihito Mori silently walked all the way home, but near the end of his journey, a car containing four boys and a girl. The driver was the leader of the mens's gang, Tomoya Hachihara.

Tomoya had slightly darkened skin, mainly from spending time under the sun, light brown hair with red streaks and brown eyes. He was easily mistaken as a trendy Shibuya boy with these looks, but he seems to enjoy the reputation.

His gang were skilled in the art of burglary and shoplifting, but the only girl in the group was more of a protector, almost like a bodyguard. Her name was Naoko Itagaki (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Girl #4), who was also a member of the kendo club.

Described as having long black hair in a ponytail and dark brown eyes, Naoko was the image of a traditional Japanese woman. She had class, grace and style, and more importantly, a strong will to live, and was an older-sister like figure to most of the girls in her class.

Concerning the rest of the men in Tomoya's gang, the first was the hot-headed soccer team member Tooru Akiyama (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #6). He had spiky reddish hair and dark grey eyes, and was considered to be the muscle of the group, although he didn't come close to having Tomoya's strength.

Next was Ayato Mitsurugi (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #9), the boyfriend of Naoko. A narcissist, and just as short-tempered as Tooru, although he did reach the top 5 in the winter exams in the class, alongside Akihito, he had short, jet black hair and blue eyes, as well as a beauty mark under his right eye.

Last but not least was Itsuki Nemoto (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #12), a carefree bisexual who also served as a member of the basketball team alongside classmate Keiichi Ayasato (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #10). With slightly wavy, shoulder length dark brown hair and droopy green eyes, he was considered a bit androgynous, but had a masculine quality to him.

"Yo, Mori! We were thinking that you could be our strategist in our gang. Whaddaya say?" Tomoya asked with a grin.

"Yeah! You're a lot more smarter than us, so what about it?" Tooru added.

Akihito glanced at them and shook his head. "...I don't know. But I will give you my answer during the weekend." he replied.

"...I guess." Naoko said with a small frown; Ayato simply scoffed with Itsuki made a raspberry.

"Allright, sure. See ya at the lodge!" Tomoya said before the car drove off.

As the brunette took a glimpse at the car, Akihito continued on his way home, considering the possibility of being a new member of Tomoya's gang...or not.

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"Girls...girls everywhere!" Mikihiko Sakamori (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #5) exclaimed as he was blushing beet red.

He was slender, timid and rather unattractive, with large black glasses; he had rather disheveled short brown hair and brown eyes. For an odd reason, Mikihiko wished that he was just as good-looking as his friend Keiichi Ayasato.

"C'mon, Mikihiko! You don't need to be so nervous. Besides, we can even peek inside and see them when we're in the baths." Keiichi told him with a smile.

Handsome and smart (he was in the top 10 in the winter exams), Keiichi had slightly shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes that glimmered with fearlessness. This earned him the popularity from the opposite sex, and enjoyed every minute of it (Nobuko was said to have a crush on him).

"Yeah...But what about Miss Maruyama? I...hope she joins us on the trip." Shinnosuke Tooyama (Shiroiwa Junior High, Class 3-B, Ninth Grade, Boy #16) added with a smile.

Shinnosuke had short, light brown hair and big blue eyes, and was considered to be a very gentle and kind-hearted young man. Yet he also had a huge crush on their teacher, Miyuki Maruyama.

Miyuki had long, medium brown hair, usually gathered in an updo, and soft brown eyes. Although she was pretty and popular amongst the students and teachers alike, she was rather awkward and shy around new people, but maintained a kind exterior to all.

"Of course she's gonna be there! What, are you planning on telling her you're in love with her?" Keiichi asked.

Shinnosuke gasped before blushing a bright crimson red. "I-I'm sorry! I-I didn't mean to ask that!" he stammered, almost to the point of covering his face in shame.

"So...so this means...?" Mikihiko asked, just as nervous as Shinnosuke.

"We got lots of girls to pursue, and even better, we can spend some time with them and...maybe even get into their panties." Keiichi replied with a broad grin.

Shinnosuke and Mikihiko just looked at each other, and the latter swallowed. Both knew that this could be destiny; would they really go all the way with any of the girls...?

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More students will be introduced in future chapters, remember that. Be sure to review anytime!

With love for my fans,

Chrissy