I opened my eyes.
"Well, how was your sleep ?".
"Um, so good...ng? Uaaah!".
I was surprised because I realized that I slept in her lap and her face was so close. Suddenly, I woke up and unfortunately my forehead hit her forehead.
"Ouch".
"Awww".
Well, that was hurt but then, I rolled out from her lap and sat down.
"I'm sorry" I said while bowing down my head.
"Well, it's okay, it's not hurt" she said while patting her forehead.
"Really? My head hurts".
"Um, well, maybe a little".
"Forgive me" I said while bowing down my head again.
"Okay, I forgive you".
"...".
"...".
We laughed together.
"So how long I slept ?".
"About two hours I think".
"What? That long ?".
"Yup".
"I'm sorry".
"Well, actually I slept too so it's okay".
"But sure it's uncomfortable for you".
"No, it's oppositely, I'm happy right now".
"Ng, why?".
"No telling" she said with a smile.
"Fuuuh".
"Hehehe".
"By the way thanks Maizono".
"...".
"...".
"You're welcome. Um, by the way Naegi".
"Yeah?".
"So who are you?".
"Huh?".
"...".
She looked at me seriously. I didn't know why but I thought this was dangerous.
"What are you talking about, I'm Naegi".
"Well, you sure are Naegi but I feel that you are not Naegi I know".
"What ?".
"You don't know our class, you're crying over little things, you forget our usual meeting place and when I talk to you It's like...you're different person".
Relax and calm down myself.
"Um that's-".
"And you know what's more important ?".
"...".
"You don't call me Sayaka when we're alone".
Okay, I screwed up.
"You promised me and you've always keep that promise but you break it now".
"...".
I didn't know that my relationship with Maizono was this close. This was not good, I didn't want her to know about me and it would be a problem if she knew it.
"Naegi ?".
"Well, I'm sorry before but Ma...um Sayaka".
"Yeah, what is it Makoto?".
Uah, this is embarrassing I can't believe it.
"Did you promised too ?".
"Yes, actually we promised to call each other using our given name when we're alone".
"Ng...okay" I said while fidgeting.
"Makoto stop being embarrassing, you'll make me embarrassing too" she said while her face reddened.
"Oh I'm sorry".
"...".
"...".
"So...what is it ?".
"Sayaka you said that I'm not Makoto Naegi you know. Well, that's true but the truth is I'm Makoto Naegi" I said seriously.
"Short story, you're the same person in the outside but not same in inside ?".
"Well, it's like that and It's kinda hard to explain what's happened and I prefer that you don't know about this".
"Why ?".
"I can't say it too but please, just believe in me".
"...".
"I'll tell you when the time comes, I promise".
"...".
She looked sad.
"Saya-".
"Stop!" she shouted.
"...".
"Just call me Maizono" she said sadly.
"Huh ?".
"Just call me Maizono from now on okay".
"...".
"...".
"Okay I'm understand".
"...".
"It must be hard for you and I'm sorry. You can hate me but please remember one thing, the reason for this isn't because I don't trust you".
"...".
"It's because you're precious to me and I want to protect you" I said seriously.
"...".
She looked at the other way.
"That's all you want to say".
"Yeah".
She walked and passed me.
"Maizono".
She stopped.
"Thanks for calming me down and I'm glad to see you again".
"...".
She continued to walk and left me alone.
I'm sorry but this is for better. I don't know how deep our relationship and I don't want you to do something reckless again.
"Until the time comes, please stay in safe side".
After that, I went back to the dorm. When I was in my room, my chest was hurt.
I don't want to lie again, especially to her.
I threw my body into bed and slept.
I hope you understand.
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*Ding Dang Dong.
"Yo!".
"Ng, oh hello Kuwata".
"Man, just call me Leon, we're buddy right ?".
Shit, I wouldn't screwed up again.
"Sorry, just kidding, so Leon what's up ?".
"Um, well, just want to tell you, if you have a problem you can tell me you know, especially if it's about girls, I'll gladly help you hehe".
"Oh haha, thanks Leon I'm sure I'll tell you if I have one".
"But man I'm serious, you realize there is something wrong right ?".
"Something wrong ?".
He glanced at Maizono and then looked at me.
"Yeah, you know it's the first time I saw you two didn't talk with each other until class was ended".
"Ng, is it weird ?".
"That's really weird, what's happen ?" he asked curiously.
"Um, well, I think I accidentally lie to her".
"Hm, that's not good".
"I know but I don't have any other choice but I'll tell her when the time is come".
"...".
He looked surprised.
"Leon ?".
"It seems that this matter is a serious one, do you mind to share with me? I'll gladly help you if there is something that I can help".
"Um, well, you know, kinda surprised with your reaction".
"Why ?".
"It's like you understand what I'm talking about, even though I'm just telling you vague information".
"Well, I said we're buddy right? You think how long we're friends? We've been friends since entering the first grade. So I already know if you're having a serious problem".
Well, once again...how deep my relationship with others?
"...".
Leon, Leon Kuwata. He was Super High School Level Baseball Star. I didn't know very much about him but I thought that He was typically a passionate, hot-blooded young teenager. In killing game, he was the one who killing Maizono. I didn't hate him cuz he was a victim too but still….
"...".
And now he said that he was my best friends.
"...".
Well, If that was right, I didn't know why but I thought that was...ironic, two friends that close to me were killing each other.
"...".
Well, I should use this chance to find out about my relationship with my classmate. Loss of my memories was a weak point, so I needed to know the status of my relationship with someone else ASAP.
"Hm, okay, you got me. I can't tell you all but just like you say, I have a serious problem".
"Just as I thought, it's okay".
"Before that, you know...um...".
"Yeah, relax, I'll not telling anyone, it's only for us hehe".
"...".
"What's wrong ?".
"Thanks Leon".
"Well, tell me".
"Um, the truth is...I just lost my memory".
"Huh?".
"..." I nodded.
"...".
"...".
"Seriously?!" he shouted suddenly.
Everyone surprised and looked at us.
"Idiot" I whispered.
"Shit, sorry!".
Ishimaru came to us.
"What's happen? Why you suddenly shouted like that ?" Ishimaru asked curiously.
"Um, well, s...sorry my buddy here just told me something unbelievable" Leon answered in panic.
"Hey" I whispered.
"Relax, let me handle it, just say yes when he asks you" Leon whispered.
"So, what's wrong ?" Ishimaru asked.
"It's kinda embarrassing hm...I'll let you know but please don't tell others".
"Okay, deal".
Leon whispered something to Ishimaru and then Ishimaru looked at me.
"Is it true Naegi ?".
"Um, yes".
"Truly that's embarrassing but it's okay that's just a past okay".
"Well, okay".
He left us.
"Fuuuh that was close" Leon relieved.
"What did you tell him ?".
"Well, just one of your darkest secret that I know".
"Don't tell me, the one in the grade school".
"Wow bingo, are you sure you lose your memories ?".
"Yeah and just a guess but nice maneuver there".
"I told you, you can count on me" he said while giving me a thumbs up.
It seemed that he was really my best friends.
"Back to business, so how far your memories lost ?".
"Well, the last thing that I remember is the first time I'm stepping into hope's peak academy building".
"Wow that's almost one year man. Hm...That's explain it".
"About what ?".
"Well, your behaviour yesterday, maybe everyone thinks you're just joking but for me you're really weird".
"How weird ?".
"Hm...It's like you're a different person".
"Well, you're second".
"Huh? Who is the first? Oh, wait let me guess, I'm sure her" he said while glancing at Maizono quickly.
"You're right".
"Wow, as expected from her. Hm, okay, so why this should be a secret?".
"Sorry, I can't tell you, but believe me, it's for the good of us all.
"...".
"...".
"Okay, if you say so. Looking at our situation now, I think ...I can understand that".
"Thanks, Leon. When the time comes, I'll tell you everything".
"Yeah, make sure you remember that. Okay, so what can I do for you?".
"How about you tell me about my relationship with our classmates?".
"Let's see...generally, you're close with everyone".
"How close?".
"Hm, to the extent they want to tell their secrets".
"Secrets?".
"Yes and because of that, you're successfully bringing us together just like now. Short story, you're our uniting figure. Even you're not our class president but we will not become one if you're not here. You could even make that conglomerate jerk blend in with us".
"Well, I don't believe it".
"Yeah, everyone doubt it first but that's the truth. You should understand when you looked at our reaction yesterday".
"You're right. Well, let's say...I'm close with everyone but can you describe it more specific ?".
"Hm, are you okay with my opinion ?".
"Yeah, please tell me".
"Well, there are 3 group, first is the one that close to you and has interest with you. They're Maizono, Togami, Kirigiri, Mukuro, Asahina, and Hagakure".
"...".
"...".
"What's wrong ?".
"Ng, You don't ask why ?".
"Well, I want to ask but it's okay for now".
"Man before you lost memories, you got excited when you heard about this".
"I know that one is lie Leon, so let's continue".
"Hahaha sorry, you're truly Naegi after all. Okay, second is the one that close to you but not interest with you. They're me, Mondo, Taka, Chihiro, Hifumi, and Ogami".
"So why you are my best friends ?".
"Well, you don't need a reason to become best friends. I don't know but it seems that we're suitable and can understand each other haha".
"Okay, that's weird, next".
"Third is the one that close to you and hate you. They're Enoshima, Celes, and Fukawa".
"Why they hate me ?".
"Hm, for Fukawa, you get attention from Togami so she is seeing you as her rival".
"I feel it's very wrong.".
"That's the truth, and for Celes, I think that she hates you because you're the one that defeat her in gamble for the first time".
"Hah? You must be kidding".
"Well, but before that, you've already lost ninety-nine times".
"So I win at 100th".
"Yeah and at that time, it's actually quite impossible but suddenly you managed to win".
"Hahaha well..next".
"For Enoshima, it's a little weird and I don't understand too. She feel that you're too normal and it makes her uncomfortable",
"Hm...".
"So ?".
"Well, am I ever tell you about unique or important story ?".
"Yeah but it will need more than one day to tell you all of them hehe".
"Okay, please tell me stories related to Togami, Mukuro, and Ogami".
"Wow".
"What's wrong ?".
"You sure not mentioning Maizono in there ?".
"Of course I want to...but I think that it will be good if I can hear directly from her".
"Good answer Buddy. Okay, then how about we start from that conglomerate jerk".
"Well, it sounds that you don't like him".
"True, but well, if it's not because you, I'll still resent him until now".
"Ahaha, save that story for later".
"Okay, for Togami, If I am not mistaken, you have been invited to come to his house once. That's one of the most bizarre events that stir our class and it's the beginning of him blend in with us. As for the reason, he said that he has an interest with your ability that he doesn't have".
"Ability that he doesn't have ?".
"Yeah and you don't know it too".
"Well, that's weird".
"For Mukuro, hm...I guess the fact that you are the first person to speak to her besides Enoshima is an important experience between you and her".
"Um, is that very special ?".
"You might not realize but at that time we're very afraid of her. You know her title right? She is the only person that has killing experience. Well, of course that's before we find out about other side of Fukawa. One day, we get group discussion and you approach her and talk to her then invite her to make group together with you".
"Hm...I see".
"As for Ogami, hm...".
"Why ?".
"I am confused why you mention her".
"Well, I have my reason".
"Okay, for Ogami, you said that you have promise to become a witness for the fight between her and her boyfriend, to determine who is the most powerful between them".
"Hm, do you know her boyfriends name?".
"If I'm not mistaken, his name is Kenshiro, I don't know much about him beside he's the one that hold the title of ultimate martial artist before her".
I wanted to know more but I had another other thing that I should do.
"Okay, thanks. Your information is very helpful".
"Yup, so what are you gonna do ?".
"Well, I know my memory is important but there is another thing that I must do now".
"Hm, what's that ?".
"I want to know about our senior from 77-B class".
"Wow, what's happen ?".
"Hm, I have a feeling that I must know them".
"Wait, don't tell me you have interest from someone in there".
"Um, if you said it like that, I don't know why but I get a bad feeling".
"Relax, I got your back, you just bored because often met".
"Honestly, I don't understand what are you talking about".
"Oh please, I know you're arguing with Maizono so now you're looking for a diversion".
"Hm, not all of it is wrong but one thing that I must tell you...I do this for her".
"Okay, okay, let me join you. If your target is 77-B class, I know someone in there".
"Who ?".
"Nidai, Nekomaru Nidai. He was the manager who trained me in middle school. Thanks to him, I get my title right now".
Okay, that's unexpected.
"And there is one person that I want to meet there".
"Ng ?".
"You know Mioda? Ibuki Mioda".
"Oh, ultimate musician".
"Yeah, if I want to enter the world of music, I have a feeling that I should talk to her. I'm sure she will give me great advice".
Forgive me Leon but if i'm not mistaken, she is incredible but incredible in another sense.
"Um….".
"What's wrong ?".
"Well, it's okay".
"So, who is our first target ?".
"Hm, how about Ibuki Mioda ?".
"Wow, you're really my best friend".
"Let's go then".
We went to outside.
"Wait do you know where we can find her ?".
"I hear that she always wasting her time in music room so let's go there".
"Ou, I can't wait to meet her".
"Do you know where it is ?".
"Of course, follow me".
We went to music room. When we arrived, I didn't know why but I felt something was wrong.
"Leon, are you sure we're in the right place ?".
"Well, yeah".
"By the way, I got a bad feeling".
"Hm, me too".
I heard some weird voice from inside and that makes me afraid.
"Well, we'll not know if we don't go in" He said.
"Yeah, let's go".
I knocked the door.
"...".
"No answer ?".
"One more".
Once again, I knocked the door.
"...".
"Hm, okay this is weird" He said.
Leon grab the doorknob and tried to open it.
"Ng ?".
"What's wrong ?".
"The door is unlocked, we can go in".
"Well, let's go".
We went inside.
"Um, so dark here".
"Beats me, ng Naegi look at stage!".
"...".
I looked at stage and realized that someone was standing there. Suddenly, the spotlights were lit up.
"Khukhukhu".
"...".
"The time has come for me to play in team again, Hey you!".
"Ng ?".
"Come here fast, we will start soon so get ready".
"Um, sorry but I don't know why we need to go there".
"Hah? I thought that you come here because you want to play".
"Well, honestly, I want but it seems that you got wrong person" Leon said disappointed.
"Ho...so you come to hear me play then".
"Hm, that's might be true" Leon said happily.
"Shit, Leon no!" I whispered.
"Why? This is a good chance to get some special private concert from the famous ultimate musician" He whispered.
Okay, this was dangerous. I accidentally see her concert when in new world program and it was a disaster. Sure she was very good but her music was so frightening, it was like she makes our happy and sad feelings mixed. Her style was so eccentric.
"You don't know what we deal here" I said in panic.
"Relax buddy, it's not like we will die because this".
"Well, we might be".
She was suddenly screaming on stage.
"Okay no more argue, let me show you the spirit of hell that can make the world fall into peace".
"Woohoo" Leon shouted happily.
"Man, you'll regret this".
She started to scream again and played.
Damn, I must cover my ear.
I used my hand to cover my ear.
Well, I'm still hearing a little but I think it's okay.
Early minutes I still saw Leon got excited but after some minutes it seemed that his face became pale. Then, I thought that he has reached his limit.
"Man, help me!".
"Don't come near me" I shouted.
"Stop her!" he shouted while trying to pull my hand.
"What are you doing?! Don't pull my hand!".
"We're buddy right? Then you should hear this clearly" he said while laughing.
Damn, he lost.
"No, stop!".
He pulled my hands and then I could hear her music clearly.
"Oh shit".
I tried to keep my conscious but after some minutes tried to endure it, I saw Leon collapsed in the floor.
Well, it can't be helped.
After that, I collapsed too.
-Omake-
N: "Ukh..." collapsed.
M: "?!" *gasp.
N: "..." *sweating.
M: "..." *staring.
N: "...".
M: "He is cute when unconscious too".