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Ayanokoji What If: Popularity Time
Brotato136

Published: 2023
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Chapter 1: New School, New me

Ayanokoji Pov

The bus rode along the road as I sat in my seat. A girl with black hair was reading Crime and Punishment, a book I have read once or twice. I stared at the cover for a while as I thought about mundane things, like ice cream. The girl turned her head and gave me a sharp glare, and I lowered my eyes away from her.

Kiyotaka:' Damnit, she might think I am a pervert for staring at her. That might make this whole popularity thing hard.'

I had decided, by reading many books, and watching movies like High School Musical, that being popular can be quite helpful. Popularity might help me in case "that man" decides to come for me. With this in mind, I asked Matsuo, my butler, to help me train my skills. He taught me how to smile mesmerizingly, he taught me social skills, and his son, Eeichiro, taught me some basic slang and stuff like that.

Office Woman: "Hey, would you mind giving up your seat for this old woman?" An office lady said to a blonde hair boy, who wore my school uniform. The boy stared at his hand mirror while playing with his hair.
Narciccist-Kun: "Fufufu, Why should I give up my seat to this grandma?"The boy asked in an arrogant tone. '

Everyone: What kind of laugh did he just use, fufufu?!' Everyone on the bus thought that collectively.

The office lady and boy argued back and forth until a girl with short beige hair stood up.
Blonde Girl: "Um, I think you should give up your seat..." A third contender entered the ring, and I decided to end this cage fight before it became a screaming match. I raised my hand and stood up.

Kiyotaka: "You can have my seat!"I said, "sorry for not noticing before."

Old grannie: "Oh it's quite alright dear," the old woman said, "here, take this candy." She hands me a small candy, which I gratefully accept. The beige-haired girl from before approached me.

Kushida: thank you for offering your seat! I am Kushida Kikyo, it's a pleasure to meet you!" She smiled, and 99% of the male population would be mesmerized by it.

Kiyotaka: 'Time to use my skills' "I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, it's nice to meet you!" I finish it off with a smile as Kushida blushes a bit and I hear whispering from people on the bus
Rando Girl: "EEP HE IS SO CUTE!"

Rando Boy: "DIE IKEMEN"

Rando Boy 2: "It should have been me, the great Yamauchi!"

Creepy Dude: "Kukuku, how interesting..."

Kushida and I began to discuss what we hope our school life will go like, we both said we wanted to make friends and all the such, until we walked out of the bus, staring at the massive stone walls of the school.
???: "WAIT"

Kushida & Ayanokoji: "Hm?"

???: "Why were you staring at me?"

Oh, she was the girl from the bus that was reading Crime and Punishment.
Kiyotaka: "Oh sorry, I saw the book you were reading and remembered reading it."

The girl began to walk away, simply not caring anymore.

Timeskip to Class

'So this is my class?' I opened the classroom door and walked to my seat in the back corner, the "protagonist seat" As students began to filter in, so did a boy with blonde hair who stood in front of the class

Hirata: "Seeing as we will be classmates for the next three years, we should introduce ourselves! I am Hirata Yosuke, I was in the soccer club in junior high, so I want to join the soccer club here, nice to meet you!" He finishes it off with a smile as several girls blush

'It seems that he is my first rival for popularity

Yamauchi: "I am Yamauchi Haruki, I played table tennis in elementary school, and in junior high, I played baseball and was number 4, but I got injured in inter-high! Nice to meet you, ladies."

'You have got to be kidding me.'

Ike: "I am Ike Kanji, and I am looking for a cute girlfriend!"

'Bruh'

Pepper: "Tch I am not doing this kiddy bullshit, leave me out of this

'He looks like the sporty type, he probably plays soccer or basketball'

Hirata: "Ah ok, well you in the back! It is your turn."

'Here goes nothing. This is my chance to kick-start my career

Kiyotaka: "Hello, I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka! I like chess, piano, and calligraphy, and I used to do a lot of extracurriculars so I am confident in my abilities! It's nice to meet you all!" I end with a smile, and the girls blush and look at me with hungry eyes

Ike: "I HATE YOUUUUUUU."

Author's note:

Oh lord, that was kind of cringe. I get a pass cause this is my first fic, right? I will update when I can, I am not that busy but who knows, only time will tell. So I will see you next time I update

Goodbye for now

Chapter 2: Spoiled Rotten

Ayanokoji Pov
Judging by my classmates reactions, I can say I scored well on my introduction. As I finished my introduction, the door slid open, and in stepped a tall figure with long black hair.

Chabashira:(Author: Or should I say Chaboobashira*Drum noises*) Hello Class D, I am your homeroom teacher, Chabashira Sae. I teach Japanese history so I will be teaching you every Tuesday and Thursday, so remember your textbooks on those days.

Chabashira then pulled out a few papers and passed it to the front row, who then passed it back. The packet contained the basic rules of the school, but a few stuck out as odd to me. "Bullying will be dealt with if reported to the school." the packet read.

' I thought that bullying was always handled regardless of the victims consent or not to the punishments to said bully, so why would they only handle it if reported?' I thought to myself

S-system stuff blah blah blah we have all read it
Chabashira: Any questions?

I raised my hand
Chabashira: Ah, Ayanokoji-Kun I presume, what is your question
Ayanokoji: How many points will we get next month? The way you phrased it as "this month" makes me wonder about it. You also said we are evaluated based off worth and merit, so does that effect our allowance?

Yamauchi: See ladies? He is just good looks and nothing else, but I over here, am the total package. Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, if we weren't going to get 100,000 points next month, wouldn't sensei have said so?

A girl with brown hair and blue eyes who I know as Matsushita Chiaki spoke

Matsushita: No, no, I think Ayanokoji-Kun has a point.

Chabashira: Well I can't say for sure, because I can't say for certain, just be careful. And class, do listen to your peer Ayanokoji-Kun, he did score perfect marks on the entrance exam after all

With that remark, the class was shocked. Not only for my score, but also the wording was creepy in a way.

Mii-Chan: W-woah! Ayanokoji-Kun, how did
you get your a perfect score?! I thought there were some college level questions on the exam

Ike: HOW IS HE GOOD AT EVERYTHING?!

Sotomura: *Sigh* Well, he is in the protagonist seat after all

???: AYANOKOJI-KUN HAVE MY CHILDREN

This class certainly has a few characters in it, but we still can't forget about the more pressing issue

I approached the teachers podium

Ayanokoji: Listen everyone! With the information we just received, I think we should be on guard. We have to be diligent in class if we want a high allowance next month. So just try your best in class and all that please! And if my theory is wrong, I will pay you all for wasting your time

I added that last part to garner some sympathy, if even a little

Ike: Well then, I can't wait for next month when I get 120,000 points because you are definitely wrong

Kushida: Honestly, I think we should do what Ayanokoji-Kun says! It wouldn't hurt if we tried to be better students anyways, even if he was right or wrong!

That certainly shut up Ike and the rest of the Kushida Fan Club. As I stepped away from the podium, a group of students, consisting of boys and girls, asked for my number, and I ended up going to the mall with a large group from the class

Sato: Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, do I look good in this?

Sato was wearing a bright clothing set with a pink top and a yellow short skirt

Ayanokoji: Yeah! The bright colors match your eyes really well! Erm sorry if that made me sound like a pervert...

Sato: Heehee, no it's ok.

Sato was as red as a tomato but still giggled about it anyways.

After some shopping, I went to the convenience store to grab some food. I ran into Miyake Akito, a reddish purplish haired boy who said he liked archery, and Hasebe Haruka, a blue haired girl who came off as reserved.

Hasebe and Miyake: Oh hey Ayanokoji-Kun

Ayanokoji: Ah, hello guys! What's up? I just came here to get some groceries to cook some food for tonight!

Hasebe: Well Miyachi-Kun and I were also getting groceries.

"Miyachi?" I wondered aloud

Miyake: Yeah, Haruka over here likes giving her friends nicknames so she christened me "Miyachi"

They are on first name basis, huh? Those two must have a lot in common

Hasebe: C'mon, you have to admit it sounds nice!

Ayanokoji: Heh, it does have a ring to it, you must admit, Miyachi-Kun

I teased Miyake lightly

Miyachi: Awh not you too!

Hasebe: See? I told you it sounded nice! Speaking of...Ayanokoji-Kun, can I give you a nickname?

Oh no...

Hasebe: How about...Ayanon? Mm no, doesn't sound right...what about...Kiyopon!

Ayanokoji: KIYOPON?!
'
Karma time,'Miyake thought to himself

Miyake: Yeah Kiyopon, it just sounds so nice
Ayanokoji: Let's exchange numbers! And can I call you guys by your first names?

Haruka and Akito: Sure!

As we finished our shopping, a commotion was caused by Pepper-Kun from earlier

Pepper: Just hold on a minute, I thought I had it on me!

Cashier: Tch just get out of line, there are people behind you.

The cashier pointed to the line of increasingly annoyed students

Ayanokoji: Is there a problem here?

Pepper: Huh? Who are...oooohhhh wait your that Ayanokoji dude. And yeah I forgot my student id to pay for this crap

Ayanokoji: Oh I can pay for you!

Sudo: Really? Thanks man! I'm Sudo Ken by the way.
As I paid for Sudo's things, the cashier just had Akito, Haruka and I pay for our stuff since we helped with Sudo. Outside, we all exchanged numbers and even made a group chat, and we were all talking up until...

Senpai 1: Hey first years, get out of our spot.

Sudo: Tch, back off! We got here first punks

Senpai 2: Ooh, what do we have here? Are you from Class D, per chance?

Senpai 3: Is that a question? He totally is!

The senpais laughed like hyenas and circled Sudo like he was prey

Ayanokoji: Sudo, don't fight them. They want to extort points out of you.

The senpais froze up and let out an animalistic growl

Senpai 1: Tch, your in Class A aren't you kid, maybe Class B. Pick your friends wisely and avoid defective trash.

The senpais walked off, grumbling about the whole situation

Ayanokoji: Sudo, those senpais calling you defective is a big hint that my theory is right. So please just pay attention in class, ok?

Sudo: Since you helped me out here fine, I will do it

The next day, I overheard a conversation before class started

Yamauchi: I got this cool game console! It was only 30,000 points too!

30,000?! How did this idiot spend 30,000, and likely more just in one day?! My seat-mate sat down next to me, and I decided to strike up conversation with her. I remember yesterday she seemed annoyed we were seat mates, but I should at least know her name.

Ayanokoji: Hey what's your na-

Horikita: Horikita Suzune, now shut up

Harsh but whatever, my goal was accomplished so I walked over and began socializing with a few other students. But judging by some other students spending habits, I could judge, that they were spoiled rotten by the S-System

Chapter 3: Club Fair and The Other Classes

Author here. I am about to write the third chapter in one day because I literally have nothing to do. And also, I will start taking the chapters more slow. I just wanted to get the boring stuff out of the way and all that
Just some notes
Club fair is in May, because the school worried that a senpai might accidentally leak the S-system due to the large crowds
Class A is going to be more tug of war style instead of Sakayanagi trashing Katsuragi but enough from me, let's get back into the story

Ayanokoji Pov

The days passed and so did the classes. Most of the class heeded my words and paid attention, apart from the Idiot Trio, Sotomura, Ike and Yamauchi(Because Sudo befriended Ayanokoji and paid attention, he did not fall in with the idiots) Those three read manga, loudly chatted and slept in class, much to the ire of the other students. The teachers, however, did not reprimand them, just letting them do whatever. After that, I check the room, and found cameras in the four corners of the classroom.

'No wonder the teachers never cared for them, the cameras caught it all...'I thought to myself
I hung out with many people in and out of the class, boosting my popularity to the top few of the 1st years.

May First-Judgment Day

I woke up at 5:00am in the morning, and checked my point balance, and it seemed I had 133,693 points. I had 80,093 last month so I got 53,600 points. I did my usual workout routine and made a bento for myself while wondering how class would go

Flashback

Chabashira: Ok Class, we will be having a pop quiz. Don't worry, this will not be on your report cards and will only be used for future purposes."

Yamauchi: THIS IS SO UNFAIR! I DIDN'T STUDY FOR THIS!

Shinohara: Not like it would change anything anyways, you are a member of the idiot trio after all

Ike: Shut your mouth uggo!

Ayanokoji: Guys, just relax, it's ok. Even if you didn't study it isn't on your report card

Flashback ended

As I went down to the lobby, I saw Kushida standing in the lobby, seemingly waiting for someone.

Ayanokoji: Kushida-San, are you waiting for someone?

Kushida: Heh well actually Ayanokoji-Kun, I was waiting for you! I wanted to talk to you about how many points you got as well as your neighbor, Horikita-San

Kushida said this as she twirled her hair around her finger. As far as I remembered, she has tried to talk to Horikita before, but Horikita ignored her as if she and Kushida knew each other before

Ayanokoji: Let's start with the points first, ok? I got 53,600, did you as well?

Kushida merely nodded her head and looked at the floor

Kushida: So it seems like this is school is really as strange as you thought it was, huh?
She nervously chuckled to herself

Ayanokoji: Sadly yes, but I think our class can see what we can do and see if we can raise our points! Besides, at least we didn't end up with zero

'My heart goes out to an Ayanokoji out there who has a zero point income right now.'

Ayanokoji: You also mentioned Horikita, so what did you need there?

Kushida: Well remember how I said I wanted to be friends with everyone? I want to befriend Horikita-San but she always ignores me, and I worry she is alone and has no friends

'With that last comment, I can't tell if you want to befriend her, or bully her.'

Ayanokoji: Oh, so you want my help befriending her? I can help you with that!
I smile at her and she blushes a bit but quickly responds

Kushida: Exactly! Thank you for agreeing to help Ayanokoji-Kun! Do you want to walk to school together?

Ayanokoji: Sure, why not!

We walked to school talking about mundane things, but I couldn't ignore the stormy clouds over head, matching the mood as we entered class. Everyone had a grim expression on their face as we walked in to the classroom. The three idiots shot me annoyed looks, as they realized I was right. The class, usually lively, was quiet as they thought through everything.
Chabashira strode into the room with a gleeful look on her face

Yamauchi: Hey Sae-Chan Sensei, I only got around 50,000 points? Wasn't I supposed to get 100,000?

Ike: Yeah!

Ike parroted. Jeez these two are dumber than rocks

Chabashira: Are you really that dumb? Ayanokoji spelt it out for you day one, and yet you fools couldn't see any of it at all. 28 absences, 247 instances of talking and chatting on phones. But thanks to your somewhat dutiful classmates, you kept more than half of your class points Class D, or should I say Class C?

Everyone began muttering to each other

"Class C? I thought we were Class D?"

"Yeah me too, but let Chabashira-Sensei explain

S-System explanation in depth(Elevator music)

Chabashira: You may be Class C, but these scores are still befitting of a Class D.

Chabashira-Sensei posted a sheet on the board that showed the results of our latest quiz. I got 100 after deciding to ace it, but the lowest was an abysmal 14 by Yamauchi, 18 by Ike, and 23 by Sotomura.

Chabashira: If this were a real quiz, 5 of you would have been expelled

Hirata: E-expelled?!

Chabashira: Yes Hirata, expelled.

The five who would have been expelled stared at their desks, very scared that they may be expelled soon

Chabashira: But rejoice Class C, for you can increase your Class Points in the midterms. However, if anyone fails, you will lose 150 class points due to their expulsion
Chabashira also posted the class rankings
Class A-940 Cp
Class B-673 Cp
Class D(C)-490
Class C(D)-536
The gap between Class D and C isn't at all that large, only a 46 point difference. Class A was almost untouchable and Class B, the closest to Class A, is still 267 points away

Chabashira: There are no classes for today, but there is a club fair at 5:00pm, attendance is not mandatory and will not effect class points if you do not come. That is all, ready yourself for tomorrow and the midterms.

Chabashira left the room as I walked up to the podium

Ayanokoji: Everyone, we should form study groups for the exa-

Yukimura: Why was I allocated to class D?!

Kushida: Y-Yukimura-Kun...

Yukimura: Ayanokoji, how are you not mad about your placement in D class?! Even if we are Class C now, we were still Class D!

Ayanokoji: Yukimura-Kun please calm down!

Koenji: Fufufu nothing is more disgraceful than a man losing his cool. And besides, you don't seem athletic, so that would explain your allotment to class D

Yukimura pondered this for a second then silently nodded then sat back down.
Ichinose Pov
Ichinose: E-expelled?!

Hoshinomya: Yes Ichinose-Chan, expelled
Hoshinomya said solemnly.
'Why would the school do this?!'
Class A-3rd Person
Sakayanagi: I will take over the class and defeat the other classes, fufufu

Katsuragi: I am sorry Sakayanagi-San, but I believe I am more better suited for the job

Sakayanagi: Then let's put it to a vote.
The vote was split, 50/50.

Hashimoto: Ooh how about it we have you two fight in the coming exams and whoever is more capable is the leader!
Ryuen Pov
'Kukuku, I knew this school would be interesting, I wonder who was the one that guided the old Class D up...Kukuku, I will CRUSH them'

Ishizaki, Ibuki and Albert were prostrated in front of Ryuen as the rest of Class D watched Ryuen silently chuckle to himself
Just what was this Dragon planning...
Ayanokoji Pov
It was the time of the club fair, and several groups(mostly girls but some boys) asked me to go. The club presidents were giving brief summaries at little booths
I saw a piano near the music club

Matsushita: You said you played piano, right? So go play it!

Matsushita shoved me towards the piano as a senpai approached.

Asahina: Ah, do you perhaps know how to play Piano? I am Asahina Nazuna, Music club President!

Ayanokoji: I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and yes, I do know how to play piano!

Asahina: I already knew who you were. You are quite popular amongst the ladies just so you know!

She sent a playful wink and I saw some of the girls stare daggers at Asahina-Senpai

Asahina: Soooo, Ayanokoji-Kun, do you want play the piano?

Ayanokoji: Sure!

I sat down and began to play the Midnight Rhapsody

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I got lost in the music and just played. Where I was from, piano was like the one escape from the horrors around me. Something I wouldn't be punished for if I messed up on. It took me into a simple state of mind, as if putting me back into a normal person instead of someone who last all emotion and just fakes it

As I finished the song with a flourish, I registered the eight oh phones taking videos and the shutter of a camera.

Asahaina: Ayanokoji-Kun, you have to join the music club! Please, please, pleaaaaaase!

Ayanokoji: Ah I might consider it, but I also want to join the student council, but if that falls through, I will gladly join!

Tachibana: *Ahem* I am the student council secretary from 3-A, and President Horikita Manabu will be giving a speech

' It might just be me...but I think the President and my seat mate are related but that's just a wacky theory.'

"Did you forget your notecards?

"This is the student council President"

The first years heckled the bot standing on stage, but he was not effected. He stood tall, with black hair and glasses, his eyes piercing and scanning every person in the room.

The mood soured as he finally began to speak

Manabu: I am the President, Horikita Manabu. If you apply to the student council, We expect you more be naive and be capable. That is all

As he walked off stage the atmosphere picked back up as I began to walk to the Student Council booth

Kushida, Mii-Chan, Sudo, Matsushita: You can do it Ayanokoji-Kun!

They cheered me on as I approached and I noticed Ichinose Honami of Class B, and Katsuragi Kohei of Class A.

Ichinose: Ah hello, Ayanokoji-Kun, Katsuragi-San!

I met Ichinose on a trip to the mall where are friend groups met

Tachibana: So are all three of you applying to the student council? If so, please fill these out

Tachibana-Senpai handed over three application forms. The forms just were typical, what is your reason for joining the council and such. As I filled out the form, I noticed Horikita-Senpai staring at me from behind his glasses, his eyes cold and calculating

Ichinose: Erm, Ayanokoji-Kun, can you meet me at 7:00pm? Bring a trusted classmate
It is about the class conflicts...

Ayanokoji: Ok, I can do that!

7:00pm

I arrived at Ichinose's dorm, Horikita in tow, who accepted my invite to come, which surprised me

Ichinose: Ah Ayanokoji-Kun, Horikita-San!

Besides Ichinose was Kanzaki Ryuji, a purple haired boy who had a serious aura, and Himeno Yuki, who has a tough exterior with long twin tail hair

Kanzaki: We asked you to come here, because ...

We Want To Make A Class Alliance

Chapter 3.5: Horikita Suzune's Club Fair

Pathetic. If I had to use one word it describe Class C, I would say pathetic. Idiots all across the board, all perverts. Why was I placed in a class like this? I am an A Class Student in my worth, and I deserve it be there. I have already scheduled an appointment with Chabashira-Sensei tomorrow to overturn my wrongful placement.

Chabashira: There are no classes for today, but there is a club fair at 5:00pm. Attendance is not mandatory. Prepare and study for tomorrow's classes and the upcoming midterms.

A club fair. I almost immediately dismissed the idea until I thought of something

'Could ni-San be there?'

My breath caught in my throat. It had been a couple years since I last saw him. Will he accept me for who I am? I don't know, but I have to talk to him

Club Fair

I stood in the crowd, looking around, trying to see if I might pick him out from the crowd. Nothing, until a girl stepped on stage

Tachibana: *Ahem* I am Tachibana Akane of 3-A, and I am secretary of the student council, President Horikita Manabu will now give a speech

As my brother stepped on stage, he stood silently. To the first year students heckling him, he looks nervous. But to me and the upperclassmen, we know he is confident. His eyes scan the crowd and eventually land on me, a sharp glare on me. He looked disgusted my me, repulsed. He thinks I am a disappointment due to my low placement, but once the school fixes its mistake, he will look at me with pride

I hope that will be the case

Chapter 4: Frienship is Magic

Ayanokoji Pov

As Kanzaki said those words, Horikita and I sent a glance at each other. Ichinose, sensing our uneasiness, quickly clarified the purpose

Ichinose: See, everyone in Class B is worried. We want to be able to securely defend ourselves while increasing our class points, but all the classes seem so aggressive. Class D will certainly try to attack the other classes, and Class A is in a very sensitive state, and any mistake on anyone's part could bring the entire first year into the conflict-

Himeno: So we thought we could make an alliance with Class C to mutually aid each other

Himeno cut Ichinose off, annoyed by how is needlessly dragged itself on

Ayanokoji: This alliance does sound good, but before we agree to anything, can you specify it more?

Horikita: Yes, we want to know how far this alliance and our "friendship" extends.

Ichinose: Well we figured it as, we would hell each other in special exams, and give financial aid to the class that needs it. That way, we can hold our position and increase our class points, while making sure Class D and A can't cripple our classes

Ayanokoji: I agree, an alliance would be beneficial to our classes. Seeing how volatile the first year situation is, anything could happen. Not going to lie, this benefits our class very much, considering Class D and Class C are not far apart at all.

Ichinose: Yes, after the midterms, to be blunt, there is a high chance of Class C and Class D trading positions. I hope that your class is able to beat them out in the midterms.

Horikita was silently stewing, watching the conversation go down, and she finally spoke up

Horikita: Are you looking down on us, Ichinose-San?

Horikita said in a cold, commanding voice. It was similar to the student council presidents voice, in its commanding nature. It made you want to prostrate yourself and follow every command, but the younger Horikita still needs to work on hers, but is still cold and intimidating

Ichinose: W-what do you mean Horikita-San?

Horikita: You are looking down us because we are a lower class aren't you?

Himeno: Tch, we are not looking down on you, we offered this alliance because we are on equal footing

'Damnit, this is bad; Horikita might just ruin our alliance.'
Ayanokoji: Please Horikita-San, just calm down. Ichinose-San isn't the type of snooty person who would look down on another person. In fact, she will always look up to the other people around her.

Ichinose slightly blushed and looked away, something that escapes everyone except me. Because of that place, are perception was heightened so we noticed things many people did not.

Horikita: Fine, I will say no more on the topic, but so help me god...

Ichinose shivered then put her hands up in a surrender, as if trying to ward off the ticking time bomb that is Horikita Suzune

Ayanokoji: Our class doesn't have an official leader so, I will bring the alliance up with the other members of Class C. Can I have your contact information to continue discussing this?

The group exchanged contact info, minus Horikita, who only excepted Ayanokoji and Ichinose's contacts, since they were both central class figures

The group began to walk back to the dorms, and made small talk with each other, as if pretending we weren't just talking about alliances and class matters, and just pretending to be normal teens in high school

'Ah peaceful life-Chan, is this where you have been finding?'

We all parted ways at the dorms and J entered my dorm room. I checked my messages that I hadn't answered and I made a group chat with Horikita, Kushida, and Hirata, and I messaged them the details of the Class C and Class B alliance

Kushida: I think we should accept! With Class D being as close to us as they are now, it wouldn't hurt to have allies!

Hirata: I agree with Kushida! It will also help us prevent our classmates from being expelled.

Horikita: No objections, just keep an eye on Ichinose's class, she might have a plan to trick us

Ayanokoji:Ok, I will send Ichinose the message confirming the alliance!

Ayanokoji: Hey Ichinose-San! My class
Agreed to form an alliance with you!

Ichinose: That's great to hear! :)))))

I placed my phone down as I decided to watch some tv, and I flicked through some movies that were running. I eventually landed on a cheesy romance movie, where the guy and the girl share a tender kiss in the breeze. I wonder if I will ever feel that experience with someone...

The Next Day

Ike: Hello Yamauchi!

Yamauchi: Hello Ike!

Everyone in the class-the 7 people here this early-looked in shock and horror at Ike and Yamauchi who were in school way earlier than they usually were. The reason for this you may wonder?

Swim Class

Those two words were seemingly innocent but when you mature into high school, it is your worst nightmare. Be lumped in with the perverted boys of your, or be stared at as you walk out in your school approved swimsuit

It strikes fear in the hearts of all, except for the perverts, who view it as a god sent, something to be practiced everywhere. Ike and Yamauchi were no different

In the corner, I saw Mii-Chan praying, Matsushita had yanked out a rosary, and Horikita looked like she was getting to sacrifice Ike and Yamauchi to Satan.

Yamauchi and Ike, unaware of the fact they just brought religion back into swing, started betting on which girls, erm, watermelons would be the biggest.

Ike: Bro, have you seen the jugs on Hasebe?! They're massive!

Yamauchi: Hm yes that is true, but she lacks thighs that could squeeze a watermelon

Ike: Oh right, you are a thigh type.

Sotomura: Fear not, the breasts and thighs will be on full display. Personally, I will claim I can't swim and then sit on the sidelines to record the class.

'Holy, is Sotomura drooling right now???'

Ayanokoji: Sooooo guys, what are you betting on? I hope no one is made uncomfortable by what you are betting on

Ike: A-ah Ayanokoji-Kun, it's nothing, really. We were just...betting on races, yeah!

Yamauchi: Tch, just go away. We are busy has true giga chads, so leave us now, beta male

Behind Ike and Yamauchi, unbeknownst to them, a certain red hair boy was cracking his knuckles. Sudo may not be close to any girls, but he certainly can see what is wrong with this situation

Sudo: So, Yamauchi-San. I heard you were a Giga Chad. How do you become one?

As Sudo said this, is annoyance and anger was palpable, and everyone except Yamauchi and I backed off in fear for their lives

Ike: Haruki-Kun, c'mon! Live to peep another day! You don't have to die here

Yamauchi: No Ike, I will not stand down. I represent all the perverts in the world, and will stand tall for who I am. So do not fret, I will protect you

Ike: Sniff Sniff. You go boss, you go

Wait...is IKE CRYING?! Yamauchi talk no jutsu has been activated. Sudo is not effected.

Ayanokoji: Now Yamauchi-Kun, Sotomura-Kun and Ike-Kun, we will tell you not to peek at the girls if you value every bone in your body.

I said this with a cold look in my eyes as the perverts silently nodded and sat down at their desk

Horikita: You better not be publicly executing those perverts to get on the girls side, or so help me god. I was going to use this on them, but you can suffice.

Horikita drew a compass from her bag, and in that moment, my life flashed before my eyes. My birth, that man, that place, everything.

Horikita: But I suppose you did a good task I suppose. So I won't attack you this time

Why do I feel like I just avoided a freight train with how released I am

Sakayanagi Pov

'At first, I didn't care for the class battles. My class led by far, and Ichinose's Class B is far behind. I was bored. Unless everyone in Class A collectively decided to throw the exams, we could not fail. That was until I heard some of the girls in my class talking about Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. How he was so handsome, and smart and the total package. When I heard that, everything got a lot more interesting. I want to crush and bury the fake masterpiece, and show the world that I, Sakayanagi Arisu, is a pure born genius.'

Hashimoto: Princess, you look like a psychopath right now...Ow! What did you do that for Kamuro-Chan?!

Kamuro: Tch shut up. Just let the loli think

Sakayanagi: I would prefer you just call me Sakayanagi instead of princess and loli. But no matter.

Fufufu, Have You Spotted The Dragon?

Author: Ayyyy what's up people? I hope your day is going good and I will see you when I update next! Goodbye!

Chapter 5: Swimming With The Devil

Ayanokoji Pov

As the lunch bell rang, a few people approached. I had made a usual friend group with Sudo, Akito, and Haruka. A few other groups approached, but I could feel the fear of god as Chabashira-Sensei hovered behind me.

Chabashira: Ayanokoji-Kun, and Horikita-San, please report to the faculty office in 5 minutes.

I mentally sighed as I knew this appointment would take all of today's lunchtime. Horikita, however, seemed as if she was expecting this.

'Why do I have to do this?'

In the faculty office, Chabashira-Sensei was not here. The office was decently sized with 15 desks. If I had to guess, 12 were for the first through third-year teachers, one for each class, and four per year. I could guess the other three were maybe for a gym instructor and a substitute potentially.

???: Hm? And why are you two cute students here in the office? Are you Sakagami-San's students? Mmmm no, maybe Sae-Chan's? Yeah, definitely Sae-Chan's.

This woman had curly brown hair and a pink blouse with a black skirt. She held a notebook in her arms. She leaned in close. She slowly approached, like a predator closing in on its prey

Hoshinomya: Oh how rude of me! I am Hoshinomya Chie, the homeroom teacher of Class B. And I must say, you are quite cute!

Hoshinomya-Sensei approached me and got very close. I was very uncomfortable with her movements, and she seemed to enjoy that. She pointed her fingers at my body and traced it with her finger

Hoshinomya: Say...You are quite handsome. Are you perhaps...Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?

'You have got to be kidding me! This lady is crazy! Where are you Chabashira, I need help!'

Ayanokoji: Erm, yeah, I am. How did you figure that out?

Hoshinomya: Well, some of the cute girls in my class were talking about you and how handsome and smart you were. And you look handsome and smart, so I figured it was you!

Oh god, this lady's intuition is criminal. At this rate, she could outrank any students from that place by a mile. Horikita, help me!

SMACK

Chabashira: Chie-San, stop molesting my students! Honestly, how are you not in prison, much less even allowed within 100 ft of children

Hoshinomya: AWH C'MON SAE-CHAN! Your students are so cute! You gotta let me have them!

Chabashira: As a teacher, I have sworn to protect my students when able, and I will not put my students in harm's way by being near you more than they have to. Ayanokoji-Kun, Horikita-San, let's go.

'Oh, thank you Chabashira-Sensei. If there was a god on earth, it would be you!'

Chabashira: So Horikita-San, what did you wish to speak to me about?

Horikita: My placement in the lower classes! I scored well on my entrance exams I am sure. I made no mistakes in my interview. So, I demand the school place me in Class A or at LEAST Class B.

'Horikita has gone full Karen-Mode. I heard that it takes immense willpower to handle these monsters.'

Ayanokoji: I understand why Horikita-San is here, but why me?

I feigned ignorance, however, I think I know why I am here. I just hope that my intuition is wrong this time...

Chabashira: Well, Ayanokoji-Kun, you are here to help Horikita-San reach Class A. That is all, I have busy things to do, other than battling a student.

Chabashira walked out as Horikita fumed and glared at me. I take back everything I said about Chabashira-Sensei being a god-She is the antichrist.

Horikita: Ayanokoji-Kun.

Ayanokoji: Y-yes?

Horikita: You will start working towards class A now.

Ayanokoji: Yes ma'am

I felt the coldest aura radiating from Horikita, and if I denied her request, she would deny my request to renew my subscription to life. But it won't be too bad, I was somewhat working towards Class A anyways.

Swimming Time

In the boys locker room, the boys tested each other to see whose physique is the best. So far, it seemed like Hirata, Sudo, Akito, and Koenji(who was dressed in a fashionable Speedo)with the best physique, but as I changed into the school approved bathing suit, I took first place quickly.

Sudo: HOLY SHIT DUDE WHAT THE FYUCK! YOU ARE RIPPED!

Koenji: Nothing less to be expected from Ayanokoji-Boy. And Pepper-Kun, you are very loud. As I was standing next to you, if it weren't for my perfect eardrums, I might have been hurt, fufufufu

Sudo: Oi, Koenji, put a cork in it, I don't care

Ayanokoji: Ok Sudo-Kun, Koenji-Kun, just calm down a bit, ok? Or you could fight, and I won't stop you!

I chuckled at that last line to make myself seem more approachable. I was a bit dissatisfied that I was popular with the girls, yes, but my relationship with the men wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing. So its turn to fix that

Kushida: Woah! This pool is soooo huge!

Ike: Heh, Kushida-Chan's boobs also

Sudo: Oi, Ike-Kun, shut up before k break your jaw.

Ike: Eek! Sir yes sir!

Ike darted behind Yamauchi for cover and cowered from Sudo, who was clearly pissed off about Ike being a blatant pervert in front of everyone.

I walked over to a small group that had formed while looking at the pool, and I struck up conversation

Ayanokoji: Woah! This pool is super huge! Are we in the Olympics or something?

Horny Kushida: With how rock hard those abs of yours are, yeah...

Horny Mii-Chan: Y-Yea, I whole heartedly agree. As whole as your abs are...

Ayanokoji: Hm, what was that?

Kushida and Mii-Chan: Eep, nothing!

Macho Man: Alrigth Class C, line em up! It seems like everyone is participating , that's good. Is there anyone here who can't swim?

A lone boy, Sotomura, raised his hand

Sotomura: Erm, Sorry Sensei, but I can't swim...Do I sit out of the class or something?

Macho Man: Haha, no worries. I Wilma eat you swimming in no time. By summer, you can swim in your sleep!

Sotomura: A-ah I see...

Sotomura made discrete signals behind his back to Ike and Yamauchi

"Mission failed, we will get 'em next time. Argos plan one is a failure"

Macho Man: Alright let's make this a race system. Since there are 20 girls and 19 boys, since Sotomura-Kun just started learning to swim, although he was surprisingly good at it, we will have 4 girl races and the winners will move onto the finals. The boys will do 4 groups of five except for the final group which will be a group of four. Now ladies first!

Girl winner
Onodera Kayano

Horikita: Well I suppose she is part of the swimming club after all...second place isn't bad...for now

Ayanokoji: Oh don't beat yourself up over it Horikita-San! You can always get her next time

Macho Man: Boys line up for the first round! Ayanokoji, Ike, Akito, Hondou and Yukimura, get up here!

Akito: Sorry Kiyotaka-Kun, but I will still try to win this, so get ready!

Ayanokoji: I will give it my all Akito-Kun!

Phweet!

The whistle went off as we all dove into the water, Akito and I taking the lead ahead of the others instantly. I sped up to make sure I would win and move into the finals, where I would likely go against Koenji.

Macho Man: Ayanokoji has a time of 23.86 and will be moving onto the finals

Akito: Damn, Kiyotaka-Kun, you are damn fast!

Ayanokoji: My father was super strict so he has me take a lot of extra classes for things, including swimming!

In a sense, that wasn't entirely a lie

Finals
Ayanokoji
Koenji
Sudo
Hirata

Sudo: I AM ALL FIRED UP!

Hirata: Let's all try our hardest!

Koenji: Fufufu, Ayanokoji-Boy, do go all out, we will see who is stronger.

Phweet!

Once again, everyone dove in, everyone going as fast so as possible. It's time to go into overdrive. I sped up as fast as I could. I let everything melt away, all the cheers of my classmates, the fierce splashing of water. All if it melted away as I went as fast as I could

I lifted myself from the pool, water dripping fro my hair. The shutter of cameras taking pictures was heard as the once composed teacher stutters out the results...

Macho Man: Ayanokoji Kiyotaka takes f-first with 2-21.04 seconds...

Everyone: WHAAAAAAT???!!!!

Onodera: Ayanokoji-Kun, PLEASE JOIN THE SWIMMING CLUB, I BEG OF YOU!!!

Ike: GAH WHYYYYY WHY IS HE PERFECT?!

Kushida: Ayanokoji-Kun you went so fast!

Horikita: It seems I have misjudged you Ayanokoji-Kun...

At around 9:00pm, I was walking by the ocean, taking in the sites when I heard a loud cursing

???: YOU DISGUSTING PERVERTS! OGLING AT ME THE ENTIRE FYUCKING SWIM CLASS?! WHAT THE FYUCK IS WRONG WITB YOU, JUST DIE IKE AND YAMAUCHI!

Is that Kushida?! I never thought she would think things like this, about the people she called classmates no less...Time to record!

As I started recording, she continued on

Kushida: AND THAT FYUCKING BIATCH HORIKITA THINKS SHE IS SOOOOO PRETTY BUT SHE IS JUST SOME BIATCH, JUST DIE AND BURN IN HELL!
Ding

My phone dinged with a new message. CURSE BEING POPULAR

Kushida: Huh? Who's there?

Ayanokoji: Sorry I got lost, I will head back now...

Kushida darted over and glare do to my eyes, knowing that I heard everything she said.

Ayanokoji: I won't tell anyone, because we are similar...

I want an ally in Kushida, someone like her could be very useful to all my plots; and the fact that she could control the perverts, would make it a lot easier to handle the perverts.

True Kushida: Huh? What do you mean by that?

I dropped my facade in front of her, and I let my cold, emotionless eyes spill loose. My apathetic face was on display in front of Kushida as I secretly cut the recording as I revealed my true side.

Ayanokoji: I too, fake my personality. I never thought I would find someone like me, someone who also is a fraud

Kushida: Wait, so you and I are really that alike?

Ayanokoji: That's correct, we are the same. And we should capitalize on that. We should work together, and help each other when we need it. I will give you someone to vent to, and a shoulder to lean on if you do me favors. Don't worry, I am not after your body

Kushida: Interesting deal you have there Ayanokoji-Kun. I accept. I am still slightly in shock though. I never expected someone to be like me, do you accept me for who I am?

I reverted back to my childish, Ikemen personal as I smiled at her

Ayanokoji: The two of us are alike, two peas in a pod. Want to get a drink real quick?

Kushida also reverted back to her cutesy persona

Kushida: You bet Ayanokoji-Kun! Or do you want to just use first names instead?

Ayanokoji: Sure Kikyo-San!

At eh vending machine, we both cracked open our drinks and made a toast to our alliance

Kushida: Just remember Kiyotaka-Kun, I am counting on you

Ayanokoji: Likewise

Author: How was your day people? I hope it was good! I will release one more quick little chapter so see you there!

Chapter 5.5: Fan Club

Gc Name: Ayanokoji Fan Club
Members
ForeignBlueberry
MayaWaifu
DevilishAngel
DominantGyaru
KKGyaru
StalkerChan
Tap For more...

MayaWaifu :Did you see Ayanokoji in swim class? The way he pulled himself out of the water was soooo hot

ForeignBlueberry : Yeah and don't forget, he is so smart and and strong!

StalkerChan : Ayanokoji sure is a strange one, he is like perfect in every way...

DevilishAngel : Because he's Ayanokoji! He is the one guy if he said he liked me, I would go out with him no hesitation!

DominantGyaru : Too bad I am not in your class:((((( I wanted to see Ayanokoji too!

MayaWaifu : *Pic of Ayanokoji getting out of the pool*. Here, this should keep you sane for now right?

KKGyaru : Yeah, he is so dreamy! I might ask either him or Hirata to be my fake boyfriend

StalkerChan : Fake?

KKGyaru : Gah stupid auto correct, lemme did that rq

KKGyaru : (Edited). Yeah, he is so dreamy! I might just ask either him or Hirata tk be my first boyfriend

StalkerChan : Ah ok lol that makes a lot more sense

MayaWaifu : I am gonna log off ladies! Gotta get my beauty sleep!

I am Ayanokoji Fr Fr has entered the chat

DominantGyaru : Tf?

I am Ayanokoji Fr Fr : Hello, I am Ayanokoji, and I am flattered by you ladies. But there is someone you should be worshipping and he is way cooler, and smarter and more handsome then me! His name is Yamauchi Haruki and he is so cool!

KKGyaru : Stfu Yamauchi

I am Ayanokoji Fr Fr has been removed by KKGyaru

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Author: Hello people! Final chapter for tonight, maybe. I might make another idk h it probably not. If you know who the characters behind the usernames are, you can comment that if you want idk. But anyways, I hope you all have a good night!

Chapter 6: Battlefield: Midterms

Ayanokoji Pov

Midterms. In a normal school, the midterms represented how you have progressed throughout the term, and to stoke competition between students in a healthy way

In the White Room, the midterms were terrifying. Competition was went through the roof, and tensions were high. The lowest performing students were,"disposed of," never to be seen again

In ANHS, the midterms are competitive, and similar to the white room but less severe, those who scored below the class average would be expelled. I already have two people who I think will be expelled: Ike and Yamauchi.

Both of them were as idiotic as idiots come, and would make toddlers look like geniuses compared to those two twits. They were also perverted, lazy and annoying.

However, letting them be expelled would decrease our class points by a total of 300 points, 150 points for each expulsion, and we would be demoted back to Class D. So we could not let anyone here fail. How to get them not to fail is the question.

Ayanokoji: Soooo, Ike-Kun, Yamauchi-Kun, do you want to join the study-

Ike: Shut up ikemen, we don't want to hear any of your crap.

As soon as I said study, no, as soon as I started talking, they lost interested. These two perverts only thought of two things: Boobs and games. Maybe I could use that to my advantage

Ayanokoji: Oh that's too bad... Kikyo-San even requested you two be there! Too bad I guess

Ike: Wait, Kushida-Chan wanted us to be there?!

I was surprised those two didn't sacrifice me to god because I use Kikyo's given name, and I was fully prepared to having that happen. Good thing they love Kikyo too much. Although, she might just kill me because I put the two pervs in her group. Eh, you win some you lose some.

As the bell rang, I gathered Yukimura, Kikyo, Horikita, Hirata, Matsushita, and Mii-Chan for a tutor meeting. We needed to separate into groups for who we would tutor.

Ayanokoji: Ok everyone, I was thinking we should make our groups now! Kikyo-San, I was thinking you should take on Ike ans Yamauchi, as well as Shinohara and Sato, do you have any objections?

Kikyo: No, it would be my pleasure to help them!

She said this as I saw a vein throb in her head. The odds of her murdering me were 40% now, I should treat her like class for now, to make sure I don't die prematurely

Hirata: There is a slight problem with my schedule though...I have soccer practice after school, so could I take on 3 people instead of 4? If it weren't a bother for anyone else...

Ayanokoji: Oh I can gladly take someone extra! I can cover Ken, Haruka, Akito, Sakura and Karuizawa, if that's fine with everyone else! Oh and also, no one has to worry about Koenji, since he wouldn't show up to study sessions at all.

After we smoothed our all the groups, everyone was getting ready to pack up, it I quickly called them back. Studying for the midterms simply wasn't enough. We have to handle the other classes

Ayanokoji: Everyone, I don't think sun studying will save us here. We also have to worry about Class D. From the rumors I have heard, their leader, Ryuen, is ruling the class. He even took down the tank Albert, who we all know is dangerous. So Ryuen might use underhanded tactics in this exam. We have an alliance with Ichinose's Class B, and Class A is too busy killing each other, so we mainly have to focus on Class D. Does anyone have an idea of how we can defend ourselves from their attacks?

Kikyo: Well, maybe we can make sure they stay away from our classmates? To dip a traitor from springing up, and to make sure they don't get in our heads?

Horikita: Kushida-San. Realistically, how could we do that? I highly doubt the two idiots could handle it if a girl from Class D approached them.

Horikita has a point. Those two would sooner let their small hot dogs do the thinking then their pea sized brains. ( Savage Author: *Bum-bum-cha!*. Those were drum noises)

Ayanokoji: Horikita-San has a point, both what if we borrow points from Ichinose? Chabashira-Sensei said anything could be bought with points, so I think it's safe to assume that we can buy rest points, but at the same time, decrease test points. If Ryuen got in contact with someone from Class A, he might have made a deal with one of the faction leaders for points so he could decrease our scores to get someone expelled.

Mii-Chan: L-let's just hope that we don't need to do that...

Horikita: If it does, depending on who it is, most of the people in this class aren't worth being in debt to Class B for. For example, Ike and Yamauchi are not worth it

Silence enveloped the room as everyone was shocked by how Horikita just said she would throw some of her classmates to the wolves if needed

Ayanokoji: Horikita-San, you surely can't actually mean that...right?

I looked in her eyes with a sad look, trying to get some sympathy. But she stared coldly back into my eyes, showing no hint of regret for what she just said

Horikita: I mean every word of what I just said. Those two bottom feeders are useless, and in the long run, they will only hold us back. So if Class D does target them, than we should not interfere.

Yukimura: While I agree that Ike and Yamauchi hold us hack as is, that doesn't mean they can't change for the better. To make up for my lack of strength, I have tried to exercise more just to stay fit, to make up for my weaknesses. And if those two are expelled, assuming no one in Class D is expelled, they might end up ahead with a 300 point lead.

Horikita: Fine, but if they are expelled, don't blame me for it.

In my dorm, Kikyo was pacing around and ranting about how she finds Horikita so annoying. After I decided to ally with her, I told her to come to my room to vent, is she wouldn't be found out by anyone else.

Kikyo: Haaah, you have no idea how much Horikita pisses me off. She is such a biatch and I just hope she chokes on her next meal, that biatch.

Kikyo laid on my bed as I was in the kitchen, making a snack to eat. As I peeled and cut the apples, I listened to Kikyo rant about the other people, who she finds annoying, who she hopes dies, that kinda stuff.

Kikyo: Hey Kiyotaka-Kun, do you have your eyes on a particular girl? You could have your pick of most any girl in the grade, or actually; the whole school!

Ayanokoji: No, I don't have my eyes on anyone, what about you?

Kikyo muttered something to herself before answering my question.

Kikyo: I don't have my eyes on anyone. Everyone here sucks so much, no one catches my eye, and plus, no one would respect em if they knew my true self

Ayanokoji: I accepted you though?

Kikyo kicked me in the side of my leg, and I decided to feign pain. I hunched over slightly, and pretended to wince

Ayanokoji: What was that for?!

Kikyo: That's for saying something perverted, humph!

She pouted and looked away, but it looked like her cheeks were bright red, like a fresh tomato.

Kikyo: Well I have to be off for tonight! I will see you tomorrow Kiyotaka-Kun!

Kikyo waved goodbye as she silently left my room as to not be seen, lest there would be rumors about us. Correction, more rumors about us. There have been a few rumors about us ever since we started calling each other by our given names.

Kikyo Pov

Kiyotaka: No, I don't have my eyes on anyone, what about you?

Kikyo: That's good...

I muttered to myself, keeping my voice low.

Kikyo: I don't have my eyes on anyone. Everyone here sucks so much, no one catches my eye, and plus, no one would respect em if they knew my true self

Kiyotaka: I accepted you though?

Wait he isn't wrong. He did accept me for who I am. And he isn't half bad when it comes to other things. Now that I think about it, he's kinda dreamy. It's like I am in a fairy tale...

Shut Hornyshida! She gets out too often sometimes, especially around Kiyotaka-Kun. I blushed a bit, and I kicked Kiyotaka in the leg, and he seemed a bit hurt by it, but at the same time, it seemed fake almost

Kiyotaka: What was that for?!

Kikyo: That's for saying something perverted, humph!

I pouted and turned away, but mostly to hide the red tinge on my face. What am I, a garden? With how red I am, someone might mistake me for a tomato

I said goodbye to Kiyotaka and walked back tk my dorm for the night...

Horikita POV

My phone pinged and I checked it. It was a message from Ni-San! I had spammed him and he finally said

Meet me at the cleaning shed by the park

I readied myself to see him, and i was quite scared, but I had to work through it

Ayanokoji Pov
I left my dorm to go get a drink from the vending machine, and to enjoy the night air. I walked along the path and paid for a coffee and just as I was about to open it, I heard some scuffling from behind the shed. I peaked around the corner and saw...Horikita and the student council President?

I decided to listen in...

(Scene basically goes as normal up until...)

I leapt over at the President and grabbed his arm and shoved him away from Horikita.

Ayanokoji: Horikita-Senpai, you do know the ground is made of concrete? You were about to throw your sister to the ground d and that would have seriously injured her you know

Manabu: Ayanokoji-Kun, the boy who scored straight a hundreds in his entrance exams, the boy who almost broke the swimming 50 meter world record...just who are you?

Ayanokoji: Well, I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka! Who else would I be?

Manabu: Whatever, I need you to defeat someone. Nagumo Miyabi of 2-A. I will assign you as his secretary, and I want you to expel him.

Ayanokoji: I don't think I could expel anyone-

Manabu: Drop the act.

Ayanokoji: H-huh?

He saw through my act! Damn this guy is good. He also wants me to take down vice President Nagumo. I wonder if I should hear him out. But before that...

Ayanokoji: I have no idea what you are talking about-

Manabu: Whatever. I will announce your position on the council tomorrow

Wow, not even asking my input.

Manabu: Be careful of Nagumo, and be sure to expel him

Horikita: Ni-San wait! Please wait!

Manabu: Suzune. Come to me when you are stronger.

With that, he simply walked away...

Ayanokoji: Horikita-San.

Horikita: What?!

Ayanokoji: If you want to be recognized by your brother, you need to change your attitude. That is your defect.

With that, I walked away, and I will let her figure it out from there...

Author: Hello people! This was a long chapter today, but I had fun writing it! I do have a quick poll for you guys

1. Capture the Flag Island Exam

2. Regular island exam

I wanted to modify it but I want to know if my readers want that, so vote which one you want, and it will be decided by the end of volume one! So goodnight readers, and see you next time I update. Goodbye!

Chapter 7: Study Buddies

Ayanokoji Pov

The white walls loomed in front of me, in the deep dark of the woods. The building was a large dome hidden in the woods, entirely white. When I first left the place, I was surprised how it wasn't found yet. It was like a massive beacon, screaming,"Hello we are commuting illegal activities, now come down and arrest us!"

The doors to the place creaked open and beckoned me in, like an open mouth. 'F this shit I'm out.' I thought to myself as I began to back away.

The ground, however, began to suck me in like a treadmill on high. The door opened wider, to the point where the area around the doors began to crack, like a smile as it continued to suck me in.

"Monster!"

"Demon!"

"You should have died"

"Why did you even have to be born?"

"Die, die, die!"

Hundreds of hands, adult and children, reached out and swiped at me. A hand clawed me across the face and another caught hold of me. More and more caught hold and they began to drag me into the gaping mouth, the wide door, of the white room...

Beep

Beep

Beep

My alarm clock rang on my bedside table as I rubbed my eyes. I sat up in bed and felt chills all over my body. I remembered that dream, everything about it. The voices of the people who died in that place, haunting the smooth white walls, trapped in infinite torture. I knew those in the investor group wanted it down for that reason. That's exactly why the white room shut down for a year, because some investors called on detectives

Enough about that place; I don't intend in ever going back. That place is truly despicable, that man is truly despicable. He claimed his way o from the darkest out of hell, and I hope with all of the 1% remaining of my heart, that he falls deep back into the pits.

I yawned and took a hot shower, letting the water run over me as I thought about todays schedule. Regular classes, then study group, and finally some shopping with some people. This is the negative side of being popular; you have no time to yourself. Not that I mind though, back in the White Room, alone time was all you got if you weren't seeing your friends being mutilated for failing to run fast.

I think maybe that's why I want to be popular. From my peers, I was hated for being Ayanokoji, not Kiyotaka, just Ayanokoji. All the attention I ever received was hate, so I suppose I now crave that human positive attention. I don't think that's too bad, not one bit...

I finished my work o it then took another shower, and then made a quick breakfast and lunch. On my way to school, I saw a lone Karuizawa. Strange, she usually walks to school with others, I wonder why she is alone?

Ayanokoji: Hey, Karuizawa-San! What's up?

Karuizawa: Hm? Oh, hey Ayanokoji-Kun. Nothing much is happening, what about you?

She quickly responded, it didn't seem like she was in a social mood at all. In fact, ever since swim class, she seemed a bit mentally drained. I wonder why?

Ayanokoji: You seemed to be a bit drained after swim class, is something wrong?

Karuizawa: Ah it was just Ike and Yamauchi who bothered me. Nothing to worry about!

It seemed like a fake answer, but I highly doubt that. She the two perverts didn't care much for ember because she wasn't endowed with feminine characteristics that much. Is it something in her history? Maybe she has a probables with her weight. After all, there are rising cases about girls with problems because of the high bar about woman's looks and weight.

Maybe I can get more information since we are in the same study group. We walked to school on silence, Karuizawa unable to hold up any conversation

Ayanokoji: Hey Kikyo-San, I have something I need to ask you!

The girls and boys in the room looked over in horror at the situation. Could it be a love confession?! No, no it was not

Kikyo: Ok, Kiyotaka-Kun, what do you need?

I began to walk to the cafeteria, and spotted two students of interest: Asahina Nazuna, 2-A Music Club President, and Tokibara Aka, 2-D.

Ayanokoji: Kikyo-San, go ask that senpai from Class D for his old midterm papers, I will go and ask that female senpai from Class A over there.

I decided to spit up and target two people, because Kikyo might get it due to the Class D senpai being desperate, and I might get it due to being ranked high in the cute and handsome lists. Funny how that works. If bots did that for girls, we would b labeled as perverts and then bullied. The double standard...

Ayanokoji: Hello, Asahina-Senpai! How's it going?

Asahina: Awh, there's my favorite lil kohai, that's you; that's you!

She said in a babyish voice, seemingly teasing me as if I were her cute little teddy bear.

???: Ah don't patronize Ayanokoji-Kun.

I glanced to the other side of the table, and saw none other, than Nagumo Miyabi, the man I was supposed to expel.

Nagumo: In case you didn't know, I am Nagumo Miyabi, and you are my secretary, so of course you know who I am!

Ayanokoji: Ah yes, you are my idol Nagumo-Senpai! You and Horikita-Senpai inspired me to try and lead my class!

Nagumo: Hahahah, nice to hear that, want my autograph?

Before I could answer, Asahina cut me off and stuck her tongue out at Nagumo. These two certainly have a very friendly relationship.

Asahina: Aaaaand there you go, triggering Narcissist Miyabi. But what did you need Ayanokoji-Kun?

Ayanokoji: Well I was wondering if you and your midterms and pop quiz from two years ago? I might need those for my class

Nagumo: Ohohoho, you are very craft for an ex Class D student.

What did he imply by that? Whatever, I just need the papers for the class, and get this over with.

Ayanokoji: I can pay for-

Asahina: Awh, don't worry about it Ayanokoji-Kun! You can have it for free!

Ayanokoji: Really? Thanks Asahina-Senpai, Nagumo senpai.

I smiled and bowed in front of both of them. Asahina blushed and Nagumo smirked and showed a thumbs up. Jeez these two are chocked full of extroverted energy.

Ayanokoji: So Kikyo-San, did you get the papers?

Kikyo: Tch yeah but only after I purposefully let him ogle my breasts. Stupid pervert

Ayanokoji: Ah sorry about that, I also got the papers

She gave me a look that said, 'You made me do this for nothing?'. The chance she might kill me is now 60%...Is that boss music I hear?

Ayanokoji: We should wait for the day before the exam before we pass them out, so everyone will memorize and study them like crazy.

Kikyo: You know Kiyotaka-Kun, you are really cunning you know that? You are able to read most people like they are a picture book.

Ayanokoji: I guess so.

The study group took place in the library, where I saw plenty of other groups there

Ayanokoji: Ok everyone, I have made mock tests to see where you guys need help on in your school work, you have 30 minutes, starting now!

Immediately I could hear their pencil scratch the paper...Until three of them stopped. They managed to get their name at least...

Sakura nervously looked around, as if she felt worried someone was watching her. I stared at her pink glasses, and saw no distortion behind the lenses; weird. Maybe she just likes fake glasses without having to torture her eyes by staring at a brick next to her face for a whole day. But Sakura never struck me for someone who likes accessories

Ken stared at his paper, and I could have sworn I saw stem rising from his head. He looked embarrassed but quickly got he answer. He has paid attention in class when I told him to, so it could have been much worse for him otherwise

Karuizawa was just staring blankly at the paper. These questions were from last month, so granted she might not have listened fully, but still, she should know this. Maybe something is in her mind? Both her and Sakura seem worried about something.

Harlem and Akito blazed through the papers, doing great until the history section. It seemed maybe they weren't the best with dates.

As they all handed in their tests, Karuizawa was last, followed by Sakura, then Ken, and then Haruka and Akito tied for first

Ken: Damn Kiyo, you don't hold back at all with this stuff.

Haruka: Yeah Kiyopon, you are really good at making this stuff though, I could easily we the school making something super similar

Sakura: Y-yeah it fours seem like something the school w-would make.

The session went on as normal, until three figures approached.

Albert and Ryuen of Class D, as well as Shiina Hiyori.

Ryuen: Kukuku, what do we have here, some defectives trying to study? This library is a waste on you

Ken: What did you say?! Did you forget you are Class D? Stupid idiot!

Haruka: Please calm down! Ryuen-Kun is just trying to goad you on

Ryuen: Hey Shiina-San, anything see weird about these dirt clods?

Shiina: They don't seem that bad...but no nothing weird

To our surprise, Shiina defended us. She seemed to dislike Ryuen's way of doing things but they both tolerated each other and worked for the class

Ryuen and Albert walked away, and Shiina followed slowly after, but not before quickly adding

Shiina: Sorrt about that, you can go back to studying

After the study session, I went shopping with some people, and on my way back to the dorm, I saw Sakura open her mailbox and I saw her very scared of what she was inside: a box a chocolates and a lot of bright pink love letters

Does Sakura Airi have a stalker?

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Author: I hope everyone's day was good! Another midterm chapter! I plan on maybe one or two more chapters before I finish volume one and add the short stories and stuff. Volume two will cover summer break and that fun stuff, maybe a bit more idk. But for now, that's all from me, so, goodnight!

Chapter 8: Results

Ayanokoji Pov

A month of studying has been accomplished, but for the idiot duo, Ike studied, however. Yamauchi decided to cram the night before

The day before the exam has come, and Kikyo and I have hatched a plan to save everyone: The old Midterms sheet

For whatever reason, the school doesn't make new midterms. I doubt they are lazy, so maybe it's intended? There are so many what ifs when it comes to this school. What if it's run by lizard people?!

Ayanokoji: Hey everyone, can we have your attention?

Kikyo: Yeah it's something important!

Ike fainted in the back and several girls looked heavily disappointed. It was as if they were reacting to a murder in front of them.

Ayanokoji: We managed to get some midterm papers from the upperclassmen and we found that both the pop quiz we took and the one from last year are the same! So we believe the midterms will be the same as last years so study this well!

Everyone leapt with joy. Some began dancing and singing, and others started chanting

Ike and Yamauchi: Kushida-Chan, Kushida-Chan!

Sato and Mii-Chan: Ayanokoji-Kun, Ayanokoji-Kun!

The class celebrated and everyone came up to grab midterms and thanked the two of us

Hirata: Are you sure this is ok? This might be considered cheating...

Kikyo: No it's ok! Kiyotaka-Kun and I talked about it and we saw it wasn't in the rules so we are a'ok!

Hirata: That's great to hear, I can't thank you guys enough!

I walked out of the class and towards Class B. I had to honor are alliance by handing in the papers to Ichinose, lest the alliance fall apart.

I slid the door open, and was immediately blasted with hi's and hellos. I tried my best to answer them all and moved to the front of the class

Ayanokoji: As you are all probably aware, Class C and Class B have an alliance, so I got some midterms papers and decided to share it with you guys!

Ichinose: Thank you Ayanokoji-Kun! I am glad our classes are together

Shibata: Bro that's super cool of you!

I managed to do some networking and got most of Class AB's numbers apart from Himeno, but she didn't seem to be that interested in the class. Now that I think about it, she barely was out with friends and even then, she wasn't around long. It seems she does care for the position of Class B though

There was a certain student who interested me, Sakura Airi. She wore fake glasses and was reserved from the rest of the class. She and Haruka seem to have become friends, but that still didn't stop me from taking interest. I had begun to tail her for a few days after seeing the avalanche of letters falling from her mailbox.

On my stalking ventures, I have noticed a slimy looking old man who seems to pop up often. Could he be the one behind the letters? I had followed him and he seems to be a store clerk. He is also a huge pervert from what I have discovered from what he reads on lunch breaks.

Another student of interest: Katsuragi Kohei, one of Class A's rival leaders. He seems to control half of the class with his right hand men being Yahiko Totsuka and Yamamura Miki. With this trio, they are able to manage Sakayanagi's Hashimoto and Kamuro

Like this, each side is in a deadlock, unable to take control. I highly doubt that it will change in the midterms, but maybe after summer break, or if they launch a fabled special exam at us, that could rip one side above the other.

On the other note, Ryuen and Ichinose's classes are mostly unified, with a few students on Ryuen's class plotting to overthrow him and Himeno not exactly being a team player. On a good note, my Class C is unified under one banner; my banner. So far, no descent has been shown, that or every one here deserves an Oscar. Horikita seems to have fallen in line and seems to have accepted one or two lunch invitations. She might be able to reach her brother, maybe even surpass him, but that path will take a long time.

The day has come, the midterms. Live or die, stay or leave, that will be decided today. I walked into the classroom and the tension was palpable. Everyone was worried, and the usual chatter in the morning was the sound of people posting equations. People were doing last minute studying to make sure they could succeed. I had managed to raise my students in my study group, Sakura, Karuizawa, and Sudo, up to D rank status

The class was studying quickly as I approached Karuizawa and Sudo who's seems to be studying together.

Ayanokoji: Hey guys! Do you want me to help with your last minute reviews?

Karuizawa: Ah, no it's fine. We both studied hard and thanks to you, we will surely pass!

Ken: Yeah dude, I really can't thank you enough

Haruka: Hohoho, a last minute study session I see? Mind if we join?

Haruka, Akito, and Sakura walked over and stood near us while we engaged in idle chatter

Haruka: Y'know, I think I feel really comfortable around you guys, y'know?

Sakura: H-honestly, me too.

Karuizawa: Same here.

Ken: Maybe we should stay as friends and hang out once we all pass!

Ken stood up and brought us into a massive group hug. Back in the white room, I never would have felt this. I silently thanked Matsuo, for helping me make my first true friends...

Chabashira: So every one, just restate the stakes: Anyone who scores below the class average will be expelled. Any questions? No questions I see... Begin

And just like that, whether we stay or leave, whether I live free or go back to the cage, will be decided by a simple written exam. I need to ace this...

Ken: I AM DEFINITELY STAYING. THERE IS NO WAY I GOT ANYTHING WRONG!

Ken was celebrating the fact that he was confident that he would not be expelled. Everyone else seemed confident, even the two idiots. We very well might make it through unscathed

Sakura: Ayanokoji-Kun, I just w-wanted to thank you for allowing me to join the study group. I made some new friends, so I sincerely thank you

Ayanokoji: Oh it's fine. If you ever need anything, just give me a call, I will always help a friend in need

Sakura was about to say something but held herself back. I already know why: her stalker. He needs to be taken care of, and fast. He might act on his perverted impulsive any day now...

Chabashira strolled into class the next day, and tacked a paper on the board. It contained our midterm results. There was a three way tie for first place: Ayanokoji Kiyotaka-100, Horikita Suzune-100, Koenji Rokusuke-100.

The lowest was held by Yamauchi, with a 47. Chabashira did not pick up her red pen today.

Class B Pov

Hoshinomya strolled into class with a sad face on. She wordlessly placed our midterm results on the board. She then picked up a red marker...and drew it above Ichinose's name.

Looking at the board, many people we're surprisingly close to the line...concerning my close...

"WHAT?!"

Kanzaki: Hoshinomya-Sensei, there must be some mistake, Ichi-

Hoshinomya: I am sorry Kanzaki-Kun. The school did not make a mistake. I checked several times. I didn't want it to be true...I am so sorry Honami-Chan...Meet me in the faculty office after classes

The door burst open and in entered Ayanokoji and Horikita.

Horikita: We heard what happened. Is there a way to overturn the expulsion?

Hoshinomya: Eh? Sae-Chan's students? If you have 20 million points, sure...

Horikita furrowed her brow. Ichinose stared at her desk. Chichiro struggled to hold back tears. Himeno stared out the window, and Kanzaki stared at the ground. Is this truly the end of Class B? Their leader, gone, their morale gone.

Ayanokoji: How much would it cost to add points to Ichinose-San's test?

The whole class lit up and looked expectantly at Hoshinomya-Sensei. They were practically begging her to let them but the points

Hoshinomya: 200,000 points to save her, 100,000 per point.

Class B and the Class C representatives pooled all their points and paid the total. Hoshinomya-Sensei smiled widely and Ichinose sobbed.

Ichinose: T-thank you everybody! I was so scared! I didn't w-want to go yet.

Ichinose blubbered as her classmates all cried to the shock that just happened, all in one massive bear hug

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Ryuen Pov

The fyuck?! I paid that old fart Sakagami to lower that girls test scores and she is still around? Kukuku, I never though there was anyone here besides that loli whi gave me the points for the job who could figure out how to save her

Kukuku, this school is real fun

Sakura POV

I walked home, aware of my surroundings. My heart froze when I saw him. That man had been taking pictures of me!

I sprinted without thinking, taking wild turns to get away, and I almost began to cry when I realized I had ran into an alley way.

'He can help me!'

Ayanokoji's words rang through my head as I dialed his number

Sakura: Ayanokoji-Kun, I am near the mall, please he-mmph!

Old man: Shh, shh Shizuku-Chan, you aren't going anywhere...

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Ayanokoji Pov

Sakura: Ayanokoji-Kun, I am near the mall please he-mmph!

Horikita: The hell? Was that Sakura-San? What happened?!

I sprinted towards the mall as I shouted at Horikita

Ayanokoji: I don't know but we need to get there fast!

Both of us sprinted to the alley, and I ran ahead of Horikita and I saw her take a turn to the administrative office, likely for the police

I took my phone out of my pocket and took a picture of the old man who stalked Sakura, and he was pinning her down

Ayanokoji: Get off of her.

I commanded in a cold face as the man flinched and looked at me

Old man: Tch get out of here beat. Shizuku-Chan and I are having fun right now.

Horikita: Silence creep

Popo-Kun: A man attempting to rape a child, what the fyuck is wrong with you?!

The police grabbed the man as he attempted to run but his attempts were futile. Sakura began to don and threw herself into my arms

Sakura: Ayanokoji-Kun, Horikita-San, t-thank you! I d-don't know what I would ah w done without you!

Sakura fried in my arms until she eventually fell asleep, I turned her into the nurse. In my dorm, Horikita and I discussed what had happened, when an email was sent to both of us by the school

Class Rankings after Midterms

Class A- 1024(94084)
Class B-667(63037)
Class C-610(52090)
Class D 578(49088)

The question was fresh in both of our mind:
Will we rise up, or fall down?

Author: And that includes Volume 1! I know this chapter had lots jammed into it, but whatever. I will release the SS later. See ya then!

Fairy Tale: Kushida SS

Have you ever heard of those fairy tales about a princess who is a troll on the inside but it is still lived by the dashing prince? (Yes like Shrek)

Before I met him, I viewed relationships as only something to use to get things. No one would ever love me for who I truly am

When I snapped at my middle school, the boys who said they loved me turned on me. The girls who were my friends ostracized me. I turned them on each other. I found it funny as our teacher tried to calm everyone, but they shouted so loud, the teacher looked at me with disgust

That's all people would feel when they saw the true me: until Ayanokoji Kiyotaka

He accepted me for who I truly am, he doesn't judge me. I feel slight butterfly's in my stomach whenever I talk to him, and I feel as if my cheeks are like tomatoes.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka is loved by all, and I suppose I am no different from all his fan girls. I am in his fan club after all.

So this is like a fairy tale, and he is my Prince Charming...

As I saw that no one was expelled, I was happy! I was going to approach Kiyotaka but he quickly walked off with Horikita. I later heard he saves Ichinose. Tch, I almost kind wish I failed and he would come save me too.

Eep what am I saying?! Hornyshida shut up!

Then again, I am sure most girls were having those thoughts.

Book Buddies SS

Ayanokoji Pov

I was walking through the library, trying to find a good book to read. Whenever I get overwhelmed with the whole class battle thing, I like to brew some tea or coffee, and read a book

After the midterms, the class had a party and I was dragged to each and everyone of them. So I came to the library to relax for a bit

???: Ah c'mon! Just a little more...

I heard a small voice in another aisle. It sounded like they couldn't reach something, or students were breaking rules in the public library

I walked around the corner and peaked into the aisle and saw Class D's Angel, Shiina Hiyori. I technically first met her when Ryuen dragged her and Albert along while trying to find who guided Class C to where it is now, considering that most of them were defective by the school's standards

I reached over, and grabbed the book from the top shelf and handed it to her. It was a mystery novel, and the girl grabbed the book as I extended it out to her.

Shiina: Ah hello, Ayanokoji-Kun was it? Thank you for reaching that book for me

She smiled and gave a hand for me to shake. We both shook each others hands and then I continued the conversation

Ayanokoji: Yes, I am Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, and you are Shiina Hiyori?

Shiina: Hehe I can confirm I am Shiina Hiyori.

The way we confirmed the others thoughts was almost robotic, and would make anyone laugh at our exchange.

Ayanokoji: Ah I see you also like mystery novels! Mind if I join you?

Shiina: Ah I have no problem with that at all. It's nice to have a book buddy, in my class, no one really reads books outside of lessons...

She had a cute pout on her face, but she quickly smiled and looked back up

Shiina: But at least you are my book buddy

We went to a table in the library and both began to read on silence, occasionally having small talk. In the library, the place of solitude, I had made a friend

Shiina Pov

Ayanokoji-Kun and I exchanged contact info, and we both went our separate ways. On my way back to my dorm however, I heard a chuckle

Ryuen: Kukuku, it seems you have made a friend...One from another class to boot

His words were laced with venom and it put fear into me. He usually lets me do my thing and only tells me things when he needs something, but sometimes we have idle chatter

Shiina: A-ah don't worry Ryuen-Kun, I won't betray our class. I would never do that

That was earnest; I never would

Ryuen: Good, glad we cleared that up!

Chapter 9-Schools out for summer

Ayanokoji Pov

Ah summer, the season of her, fireworks and fun at the beach. At a normal high school, I would be frolicking on the sand with my friends, but this is ANHS. Instead, Chabashira is explaining a summer cruise that will have two special exams titled:

Capture The Flag

Zodiac Killer

Capture the flag we all know. Multiple teams fighting each other for the others flags. But the Zodiac exam? That's new. What, are we going to hunt down the Zodiac Killer? *Boom, boom, chak*

Chabashira: The exam rules will be explained later, but you're I'll be spending time on a luxury cruise. Be sure to pack your essential hygiene products. As a reward for your class having no expulsions, the cruise is all expenses paid

The class began to celebrate, cheering loudly at the fact the summer vacation will be great. Who could blame them? A luxury cruise isn't something you get all the time. And I for one was looking forward to it. I had only ever seen the ocean in person was when I was flying over it to go show off to some investors on New York. I never got to ever smell it or taste it, so maybe I can now

We got a few days to ourselves before the break started, so I was getting invites from all over. I accepted some, but definitely not all, there was definitely too many to answer. After I saved Ichinose from expulsion, she had sent me a message thanking me for it and inviting me out with her friends today.

I got to the meeting place a few minutes earlier and ran into Ichinose, Shibata, Amikura and Kanzaki

Shibata: Oh hey Ayanokoji-Kun! What's up dude?

Ayanokoji: Hey guys! And nothing much for me Shibata-Kun. I have just been hanging out with friends and stuff, what about you?

Amikura: We have all been doing good, but Ayanokoji-Kim, when you said hanging out with friends...do you have a girlfriend perhaps?

This witch is coming after me from day one. Well I can fight back too!

Ayanokoji: Well Amikura-Chan, if I were to have one, would you be jealous?

Amikura laughed and put her hands up in defeat

Amikura: Touché, but I will get you next time!

The others laughed at our antics as we went and had lunch.

Shibata: Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, why did you save Ichinose? If you let her go, you would be Class B right now.

Ayanokoji: Well the title of what Class you have doesn't matter until graduation really so it wouldn't matter if I were B or C, because I would when the same class points. Besides your class is formidable so you could bounce back. And why wouldn't I help out a friend?

Amikura: Mhm, true that. But Class B owes you one now, Ayanokoji-Kun!

Ichinose: What do you guys think about the special exams? I am especially wkdnering about the Zodiac Killer Exam...

Her fears are not unfounded. That name is definitely menacing and makes you wonder what is gonna be involved. Could it be a crime related one? Or perhaps a game similar to Werewolf?

Ayanokoji: The only thing that comes to mind is maybe a game of Werewolf? Maybe to test our abilities to lie

Ichinose: I just hoe out classes can pull through. Because of our failure to get good scores, we are very close to losing our position as Class B

Ayanokoji: I think your scores were tampered with...

Everyone: HUH?!

Ayanokoji: My class was taking about this since we thought we might be targeted, but I think someone paid to lower your score to lower your point increase and expel Ichinose, who is the class leader. I doubt Class A would care, but Class D wouldn't not stoop so low as to do that.

Kanzaki: Tch that Ryuen bastard...

Ichinose: Please calm down Kanzaki-Kun!

Kanzaki: Honestly how did he even get into this school? Surely he must have something on his record because I doubt he was a good person before this.

Shibata: Maybe it's cause of his physical prowess? Maybe the school overlooked his past for his brawn and brains...

Amikura: That would make sense but I don't feel comfortable with someone like Ryuen sneaking around.

The next morning, the classes lined up for roll call before getting on the ship. The ship was massive, probably as large as a normal high school; maybe even larger.

I got my room key and found myself to be with Ken, Sotomura, and Koenji. I entered and placed my bag beside my bed and saw my other roommates did the same

Ken: Yo what's up Koji? I am pumped for this vacation

Sotomura: Even the special exams?

Ken: Yeah! We're gonna crush the other classes and will be Class A in no time!

Ayanokoji: Haha I like your enthusiasm.

Koenji: Ohoho, I do find these exams boring. I will sit this one out, fufufu

Ken: Tch, oh no you don't you bastard. We are not letting you cost us points if you sit out. You are coming; even if I have ti drag you to the exam myself

Ken have Koenji a menacing glare. Koenji didn't seem to care and merely filed his nails. If I had to deal with him, I will.

Speaker: Hello students, please report to the main deck where there will be an announcement

I heard this announcement form the speakers in the hallIt had been a few hours since boarding, and everyone was off doing their own thing. I had gone off to explore the ship, finding restaurants, karaoke rooms, that kinda stuff.

I walked to the deck and the classes all lined up as a man stood on stage. He was Class A's teacher, Mashima-Sensei.

Mashima: I am sure you all know why are here. I will be briefly be explaining the schedule and rules for what you can bring for the next exam. The next exam will be in 2 days on an island. This island has no cameras, but do not worry, all students will wear Wayne's to ensure their safety. You will be on this island for a week. After that, you will have a 5 day rest period before going to the next exam which will take 5 days to complete. After that, you will have three more days on the cruise.

Mashima: These two exams will be very mentally and physically straining, so please prepare yourselves.

That will be all

Author: Hello everyone! I hope you had a good day so far, and I would like to introduce the start of volume 2! The results are in, Capture the Flag will take place on the island. The Zodiac Killer exam will be explained later. I hope you have a good night and goodbye! See you when I update again!

Chapter 10: Explanation and Day 1

Ayanokoji Pov

I walked around along the ships deck late at night, as the moon and stars shone into the water. The air was salty, and I could see seaweed adrift; it's just how I thought it would be. I stood at the railing as I stared out at the calm waters.

Himeno: Ah you're Ayanokoji-Kun right?

Ayanokoji: Yup, that's me!

Himeno: I have a quick question; why did you save Ichinose? We are competing classes, so you should have let Ichinose be expelled

Ayanokoji: Well why would I abandon you? We are allies after all, and letting you drop only benefits Ryuen.

Himeno: I see...Haah whatever, I don't care. I guess I can say: Thanks Ayanokoji-Kun, thanks.

Himeno walked away, her arms crossed. She is a really guarded individual, and to my knowledge, she isn't too interested with her friends at all, she just shows up when the class needs her.

Kikyo: Ohohoho, Kiyotaka-Kun is a playah~

Oh god that teasing voice. I turned my head to see Kikyo approaching from the other direction, with an evil smirk plastered on her face

Ayanokoji: What are you doing out so late?

Kikyo: I could ask the same thing of you. But if you must know, I am here to get some fresh air. I was getting dragged around by people all day. What about you?

Ayanokoji: Haah me too. It's so rare to get a calm moment like this.

Both of us were complaining to each other about the mental strain to have so many friends pulling you every which way.

Kikyo: Kiyotaka-Kun, it's dangerous for me to be here y'know.

Ayanokoji: Huh?

Kikyo: Any of your fam girls would kill to be in my position!

She giggled as if she didn't make me wonder if she was being bullied or something

Ayanokoji: Hm? What do you mean by that

Kikyo have me a blank stare, and just

~Stare~

Ayanokoji: Did I do something?

Kikyo: Kiyotaka-Kun, there is no way you are that dense. You have an entire frickin fan club!

Kikyo showed me her phone, where there was a group chat titled "Ayanokoji Fan Club."

Kikyo: All the girls talk about you, all the damn time y'know. I know basically every things about you based off how these girls talk about you.

Good, it seems I have reached some decent height, but it is no where near the top. There is still Nagumo Miyabi of 2-A at the top, and he holds it all. From what I have heard and seen, he is tall, smart, and led his class B up to Class A after mopping the floor with them in exams. They say the point gap is 750 points between Class B and Class A.

Kikyo: Sometimes I wonder if you are really smart, or are just the luckiest person alive

Ayanokoji: Who knows...

Speaker: Attention, the island for your next exam is in view, please gather on the deck for instruction

It was around 11:00am now, and I was walking around with Ken, Airi, Haruka and Akito.

Ken: Koji, my man, please tell me you have a plan for this exam!

Haruka: How would he? The exam was just announced after all.

Ken: Oh yeah, true that.

Ken scratched his neck, clearly embarrassed by the way he just quickly asked.

Airi: I mean, I t-think Kiyotaka-Kun could do it though...

Akito: Mhm, if anyone can, it's Kiyotaka-Kun.

Ayanokoji: Don't worry, I won't let anyone down!

That's true, I don't plan on letting anyone down. I plan on taking it all this exam. I just have to figure out the plan. Of course, I also have to think about them.

Mashima: Ok, it seems everyone is here. So, this exam is the Capture the Flag Exam. Each class will be given a plot of land on this island. The island is divided 10x10. Class A will start at A1, Class D at A10, Class B at J1 and Class C at J10. The other 96 plots can be claimed by the classes and each extra plot of land taken is 1 points. Plots can also be taken by other classes, for example, Say Class D takes Class A's plot of land at C3, the one point will be subtracted from Class A, and added to Class D. At the home plot of each class, you have a flag. You must defend this flag, lest you lose 100 points. If you take another Class's flag, your class will gain 100 points. If you take a fake flag and return to camp with it and claim it is the true flag, you will be penalized with 50 points. You are able to buy things on the island. This exam is to test your strategic abilities as well as your ability to survive. Each student will be equipped with a wrist watch that tracks your pulse, hydration levels, etc. If anything is abnormal, the school will be alerted. The school will show up to evacuate the student if the readings get too extreme. There are other ways a class can lose points. If they are caught hurting the environment and attacking other students, the class will suffer a penalty, and in the case of a fight breaking out, all involved in the starting of the fight will be disqualified and the class will suffer the 30 point demerit. The students will be able to drop out of the exam at any point, but the class will suffer a 30 point penalty per each drop out. You have Seven days on the island. In a few minutes, your homeroom instructor will come to bring you to your allotted plot. If you are sick, feel free to drop out before the exam.

There is a lot to go through on this exam it seems. Some might go for a defensive strategy, slowly taking plots of land, and on the final days, go in for the flags. Others might try to buy as many things as possible, then steal all the flags. There are many possible strategies to be used, and Ryuen will likely play very aggressive.

It's time to put Class A in their place

Author: Hello! This is the start of the capture the flag exam so that will take up a few chapters. So I hope you have a great day, and I will see you when I next update!

Chapter 11: Day 1

Ayanokoji Pov

Ike: Shut up you dumb uggo!

Shinohara: The fyuck did you just call me, you overgrown fetus.

Yamauchi: Shut up you are just some uggo

The girls and guys were arguing intensely after we were handed a list containing the items we can buy. The girls wanted to get a toilet, but the boys thought it unnecessary. There was also something else on the list that I want, but I won't buy it...for now.

Ayanokoji: How about we buy the toilet, ok? I know some won't like it, but it is a good way to stop our class from losing points due to misuse of the environment. It will also make sure we don't go in poisonous plants or something!

Karuizawa: Mhm you're right Ayanokoji-Kun!

Hirata: Yeah I think he is right

Kikyo: Yes, c'mon guys, we should buy it!

Numerous people began to agree with me, and we bought the toilet, food supplies, and tents. Ike surprisingly stepped it up this exam. He has a camping background so he knows what he is doing.

Horikita: I can't believe I am saying this, but I think Ike-Kun just did something cool.

Ike: Hehe I told you all I was good.

Shinohara: You lost all credibility.

Ike: Shut up uggo.

Ayanokoji: Alright everyone! I am going to go claim some spots, so be right back!

I began to run quickly to the oohs and aahs behind me, and began running into the surrounding zones. I snagged around 5 zones before I ran into some trouble.

Ichinose: Ah, h-hello Ayanokoji-Kun!

I looked at the map on my watch: I was near Class B's camp

Ayanokoji: Ah hello Ichinose-San! I have something to discuss with you! I think with it, we can make Class A and Class D fail the exam.

I approached Ichinose and whispered the plan into her ear as she shone as bright as a tomato.

Ayanokoji: Ichinose-San, are you sick?

Ichinose: Ah, n-no it's just hot out. Anyways, that plan of yours is super good! I will get everything set later.

Ayanokoji: Ok, thank you!

The two of us went our separate ways as I returned back to base camp. At the base camp, Ike had returned with some fish, and others had returned with food and berries which Ike then inspected to find which ones were edible

Ike: Edible, edible, edible, oop! Inedible...

Ike threw a berry to the side, but that's exactly what I wanted. I slowly snuck behind him and snatched the berries. Giving them inspection, I saw none of the mmm were deadly; of course they weren't. The school wouldn't do that, and these plants don't normally grow here; the school planted them on purpose. The berries could cause nausea, vomiting and rashes. Just what I need to destroy the other classes.

I began to work with Horikita and the two of us started working on the fish meal. Plenty of girls had to try to join us cooking, some trying to shove Horikita into a bush, but Horikita stood firm and got over to join me.

Horikita: You really need to control your cult, you know that?

Ayanokoji: Haah, tell me about it...But I have a strategy to win the exam.

I whispered the plan to Horikita. Her eyes widened and she looked over in shock.

Horikita: You think it will work?

Ayanokoji: I bet it will. The other classes won't realize what we did until it is too late.

Horikita: I suppose you are right. We should get back to cooking before we get witch hunted.

The two of us went on cooking the meal, making sure the bones wouldn't stab anyone, and making sure once more that the berries were safe

Mii-Chan: It looks so good!

Kikyo: Mhm, it's perfect!

Ken: This is the best food I've ever had!

Wait, was Ken crying? Everyone else was digging into the meal as Horikita looked happy too.

Ayanokoji: Do you like all their thanks?

Horikita: Haah, I won't lie: I do like the praises.

I see. Since she was ignored by her brother a lot, she subconsciously feigns attention; probably. There is nothing inherently wrong with it.

It was the afternoon, and right after lunch. The class was freshening up, cleaning the camp,and Horikita and I were officially on cooking duty. The camp ran like a well oiled machine, everyone doing their tasks efficiently.

I, Airi, Mii-Chan, and Ken went off on scout duty. I worry about Koenji. So far, he has done very little other than showing off and catching a single fish. Granted, it was a large one, but he may grow bored with just flexing his muscles everywhere and he might retire early and spend the rest of the exam on the cruise.

Ken: That Koenji dude pisses me off.

Airi: A-At least he hasn't retired yet, Ken-Kun.

Ayanokoji: Still though, he worries me. The fact is that he may still retire, and I have no idea how to stop him.

Mii-Chan: If only he was just more cooperative. Is there something we could bribe him with?

Oh no. I have an idea...ever since swim class, Koenji has been shooting be glances, as if trying to provoke me.

Ayanokoji: We can think of something, but for now we should search for Class A and Class D's camp.

I checked the map on my watch, and I saw we were in a Class A plot of land. We crept through as silent as we could, trying to see if we could check out the Class A site without being seen.

???: What's this? Ohoho, just the person the princess wanted to see

We all turned to see Hashimoto of Class A chuckling to himself as he stepped out from behind a tree.

Ken: You're Hashimoto of Class A right? Who's the princess

Hashimoto: The princess, Sakayanagi Arisu. And Ayanokoji-Kun, my man!

You are just the one she wanted to see

Author: Hello everyone! Sakayanagi is participating in this exam because it has strategic elements so the school let her be involved. Nothing else to really say. I hope you all have a good day, and I will see you next update!

Chapter 12: Beach Brawl

Horikita Pov

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. He is strange. He is able to do anything and everything, and has earned the respect of my ni-San. Just who is he?

Horikita: Hey Kushida-San, you are close to Ayanokoji-Kun correct. Can you tell me about him?

Kushida: Ooh, Horikita-San, do you perhaps have a crush on him?

Where we were now, no one was around, and frankly, I am tired of her bullsheet.

Horikita: Kushida-San, drop the act. I remember you form my middle school, and I know what you did.

Kushida's smile dropped into an evil stare. It felt as if the clouds covered the sun, and everything seemed to stop.

Kushida: Oh shut the fyuck up, biatch. The fyuck do you want with Kiyotaka-Kun anyways?

Horikita: Please do not be so vulgar, Kushida-San. Do you know anything about Ayanokoji-Kun?

Kushida: I won't tell you, because in truth, I hope you choke!

Kushida said this all in her fake persona, I could feel the venom dripping off every word. She hates me a lot.

Horikita: Whatever.

Ayanokoji Pov

Ayanokoji: Sakayanagi-San wanted to meet me? Are you sure?

Mii-Chan, Airi, Ken and I stood a few feet from Hashimoto, a Sakayanagi supporter. He is recognized for his playboy nature, and the fact that he is like a snake.

Hashimoto: Yup, she wanted to see you. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. So come on, better not keep the princess waiting. Oh, and your others just stay behind, this meeting is private

Mii-Chan: A-Ayanokoji-Kun, you shouldn't go.

Ken: Yeah this situation screams sketchy. Don't go man

Ayanokoji: Trust me, it's ok. I can handle this and will be back soon

Hashimoto: How little faith do you have in your leader, especially you, Pepper-Kun

Ken: Huh?! What did you say?! I will beat you up right now!

Hashimoto snapped his fingers and a shadow emerged from behind him. It was none other than Kito Hayakawa, a martial arts expert of Class A. Rumors say he loves fashion, but if one that hard to believe with his imposing figure

Hashimoto: If you do try to take me on, Kito-San here will beat you until you are a red pepper all over.

Everyone shuddered at that comment as Kito stood behind Hashimoto, his eyes scanning everyone up and down. He was ready to brawl at a moments notice.

Ayanokoji: Don't worry guys! Let's go Hashimoto-Kun.

Hashimoto guided me away as Kito stood with the others. Hashimoto and I walked side by side.

Hashimoto: Sooo how does it feel to have a harem?

Ayanokoji: A harem?

Hashimoto looked at me like I was stupid. This was the look Kikyo gave me when we were talking back on the ship.

Hashimoto: Dude, you do know every girl here wants to be close to you, right? Most of the girls in my class trade pictures of you at the gym! It's like the Pokémon epidemic but with pictures of you!

Ayanokoji: Ah, I see...

Hashimoto: Do you?! You don't seem to.

Ayanokoji: Well I mean, what are Pokémon?

Hashimoto: Ahahahha funny joke. Please tell me that was joke...

Ayanokoji: It's not...

Hashimoto fell to his knees and began screaming to the sky.

Hashimoto: WHY?! WHY MUST YOU TORTURE ME LIKE THIS?!

Oh my god, is he crying?

Hashimoto: I am gonna go die now, ok?

Hashimoto had guided me near a river, crying all the way. I saw a loli-I mean small girl-sitting on a rock. She held a cane in her hands. Besides her was Kamuro Masumi, one of Sakayanagi's most trusted confidants

Sakayanagi: Fufufu, yes that is ok Hashimoto-Kun.

Kamuro: Can I go then?

Sakayanagi: No.

Ayanokoji: Uhm, why did you want to see me?

Sakayanagi: I change my mind, Masumi-San, please leave

Kamuro: What do you want from me damn loli...

Kamuro muttered to herself as she stomped off after Hashimoto, whose sobs could still be faintly heard and I could hear his screams of terror as Kamuro said something to him, and then silence

Ayanokoji: Uhm, alright then, what did you need me for?

Sakayanagi: Fufufu, it's been 8 years and 237 days since I last saw you in the white room.

The fuck did she just say? I couldn't have heard what I thought I heard

Sakayanagi: Yes you heard correct. I said White Room

Ayanokoji: What do you want?

Sakayanagi: Well...I want you to fight me.

Ayanokoji: What?

Sakayanagi: Well, you are nothing but a false genius, and I wish to prove it. I am a real genius and you are fake. Once I defeat you and you are crying in a pool of your own tears, if you begged me to be your girlfriend, I wouldn't refuse...

Is this girl delusional?

Sakayanagi: Please do not think me crazy

Ayanokoji: Are you a telepath?!

That would be quite concerning. Then I would be unable to win if I ever needed to face her

Sakayanagi: Call it a women's intuition.

Ayanokoji: Hehe, that's some scary intuition you got there.

Kamuro: Sakayanagi-San, the class needs you for something

Sakayanagi stood up and began to hobble away with her cane

Sakayanagi: Well, that will be all today Ayanokoji-Kun. Until next time.

She is a strange one. I was on my way back to Ken, Mii-Chan and Airi, when I heard screaming. Is something and happening? I ran to the source of the screaming to see...

Eh?

My three classmates were playing care games with Kito, and it seems Ken was tied to a tree.

Ayanokoji: Erm, what happened here?

Mii-Chan: See, we were playing cards, and um, Sudo-Kun for a bit carried away so Kito had to restrain him for a bit

Kito nodded and place down three aces. I don't know exactly what cars game they were playing, but I untied Ken, and the group left after finishing the game

Ichinose: Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, do you and your class want to come to the beach with us?

Ah the beach. A place of summertime youth. Where girls and boys adorn themselves in clothing that barely evades being arrested, and play in the waves. Where the perverts look at the swimsuits and drool. Truly some summertime fun

It was the second day of the exam and Ichinose and a few of her classmates approached and invited us to the beach. A few people opted to stay behind to guard the flag. So far, at least to my knowledge, no attacks have been made to retrieve the flags.

Ayanokoji: Sure, we would be happy to come!

Ichinose: Both of our classes bought the summer fun kit right? We can play beach volleyball!

Yamauchi: We would be glad to come. After all, at my middle school, they called me the Volleyball King!

Ichinose: Great to hear Yamauchi-Kun! You can be the settee for your team then right?

Yamauchi: Setter?

All the color drained from his face. Did he really not know how to set the ball while also claiming to be the volleyball king?

The classes were separated, Class C vs Class B.

Class C Roster

Sudo Ken

Kushida Kikyo

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka

Yamauchi Haruki

Onodera Kayano

Hirata Yosuke

Class B Roster

Ichinose Honami

Shibata So

Kanzaki Ryuji

Amikura Mako

Beppu Ryota

Chihiro Shirinami

Hoshinomya: Alright, I see we are having a volleyball game? I will oversee it!

Where the heck did she come from? Was she prowling the beach like a predator looking for summer fun to watch?

Hoshinomya: Ok, Class B, choose Heads or tails?

Ichinose: Tails!

Hoshinomya flipped a coin in the air and snatched it and looked at her hand and smirked

Hoshinomya: Heads, Class C serves first!

The ball was passed to our side of the court and I caught it. I positioned myself at the back and I threw the ball up, leapt up and served it in midair.

Hoshinomya: Let the Class B vs Class C volleyball game begin!

Author: Hello everyone! Sorry for not updating sooner and all that. But I plan on doing a Love is War gag between Ayanokoji and Sakayanagi, not too plot relevant, just fun breaks form the plot with the other characters involved. I have nothing much to really say, so goodbye and have a great day! See you when I next update!

Chapter 12.5: Fun On The Beach

Ayanokoji Pov

I leapt up in the air and spiked the ball to the towhee side of the court. Shibata dove and barely managed to keep the ball up, to which Amikura sent the ball back over the net. Ken moved to receive, but Yamauchi darted forward and Ken tripped over him. First point Class B

Ken: Damnit Yamauchi, what the fyuck are you doing?!

Yamauchi: Receiving the ball, what else?

Hirata: Guys, maybe we should communicate to tell each other when we will receive the ball, so this doesn't happen again!

Kikyo: Mhm, I agree!

The ball went to Kanzaki, who served the ball to our side. I pounced on the hall and set it in the air where Kikyo leapt up and spiked it

Second point Class C

The game went on, point after point, until it was match point, Class C and Class B were tied with 24 points. The serve was up to Ken. He threw the ball up, and slammed it hard with his fist. Ichinose barely sent it back, only to be met with Hirata sending it back. Kanzaki and Shibata leapt for the ball and both hit it back over. I leapt up and slammed it back down into the sand, the point going to Class C

Hoshinomya: Alright everyone! Good game, but Class C is the winner!

Kanzaki: Hoshinomya-Sensei, forgive my rudeness, but aren't you supposed to be monitoring the exam?

Hoshinomya: Oh Kanzaki-Kun, you silly billy. I have Sae-Chan covering my shift

It seems Hoshinomya-Sensei actively runs from her work to relax on the beach and hope to come across her students. She was probably drinking as well. Her attitude would probably be like: 'It's five o'clock somewhere'

Our class went into the water to clean off the sand we had gained. The sand that caked our bodies after we dove for the ball several times.

I entered the water and I enjoyed the feel of it. I licked my finger which has been in the water and it tasted salty. I heard a giggle from behind

Mii-Chan: Is this your first time to the ocean Ayanokoji-Kun?

Ayanokoji: Ahah was it that obvious? Yeah it is...

Mii-Chan: There is no shame in that though. I haven't ever been to the beach ever. Back in China, the school environment was competitive so I didn't really have time to visit the beach.

Ayanokoji: Yeah, the school I was from was really competitive so I too never got to go to the beach

Kikyo: Hey guys! We are having a round of water volleyball, want to join?

Kikyo was holding a beach ball in her hands, and a few others were standing behind her. Yamauchi was underwater right now. I never took him for the type to try diving. He was looking up though, and at the girls. Of course

Mii-Chan: Oh we would be happy to! Right Ayanokoji-Kun?

Ayanokoji: We would be happy to!

Summer fun. I like it. Playing with my friends, smiling, having fun. This is the world everyone should have. Part of me wishes this moment lasted forever, but I know it won't...

Author: I will make a full chapter later today. I don't have much to discuss today, but anyways, have a great day! I will see you next time update!

Chapter 12: Star of Wonder

Ayanokoji Pov

The sky had turned into an orange hue as Horikita and I cooked a meal for the class. It was efficient this way, where we don't blow through the points we were allotted

Kikyo: Mm, that smells good! What are you making Kiyotaka-Kun?

Kikyo approached and stared at the grill we bought. Her venomous glare towards Horikita did not escape my vision. Horikita frowned and turned back to the dinner

Ayanokoji: We are making some cooked fish with a side of berries. Same as yesterday, sorry about that...

Kikyo: Kiyotaka-Kun, don't worry about it! You are graciously making the whole class a meal, so you shouldn't worry about variety.

Horikita: They should be thankful we are even making them their meals.

Kikyo: Hey Kiyotaka-Kun, can I talk to you for a sec?

Before I could respond, Kikyo grabbed my arm and dragged me into the woods where began to speak to me

Kikyo: Hey Kiyotaka-Kun...Can I expel Horikita?

Ayanokoji: No, why?

Kikyo moved up close to me, her breasts making contacts to my chest. She stared deeply into my eyes with puppy eyes

Kikyo: Please?

Ayanokoji: No. Trying to convince me to expel Horikita with your feminine traits won't work.

Kikyo mumbled something to herself while looking down at the ground. She seemed disappointed, but not strictly because of Horikita.

Ayanokoji: Is something wrong?

Kikyo: Heehee, no it's fine! Just thinking about something. But make sure Horikita doesn't go after me. She knows who I truly am. She knows my past...

Ayanokoji: You have never told me your past. What is it?

Kikyo: Haah you are lucky I like you. Here goes:

She listed her past to me: Her venting on the internet, her want for attention, how she tore her class apart when they found out. It's interesting to say the least

Ayanokoji: I see. Well I will make sure she causes you no harm.

Kikyo: Thanks Kiyotaka-Kun, you are always there when I need it. Anyways, we should go back before people think we are making out.

On our way back to camp, we found a peculiar sight. A blue haired girl, sitting my a tree. Her cheek was bruised, like she had been punched, and her hands were dirty with dirt and grime. If I recall correctly, this was Ibuki Mio, of Class D

Ayanokoji: Ibuki-San if I am correct, are you ok?! What happened to you?!

Ibuki: I had a...falling out with my class. I fought with them and they overwhelmed me so I ran. And here we are now...

Ayanokoji: Oh that is simply horrible. How about you come back to our camp with us? We are making dinner at the moment, so you can gladly eat with us!

Ibuki: Y'know? That wouldn't be half bad...

After dinner, the class had a meeting, minus Ibuki

Horikita: Ayanokoji-Kun, WHY IS SHE HERE?!

Ken: Kiyo, I know you want to hel people, but she is our enemy!

Sato: Mhm, that witch probably came to try and seduce Ayanokoji-Kun!

Sato had begun leading the Ayanokoji Fan Club and was the president of said club. She and true other members had made themselves believe that Ibuki was after me and wanted to seduce me

Ayanokoji: Everyone, I understand your concerns! I was thinking we could have people watch Ibuki and then try to get info for Class D's flag.

Yamauchi: Bro just step down, you aren't a good leader. You are gonna have us lose you idiot.

Ken: Hey twit shut up! This Kiyo we are talking about, he always has a plan

Karuizawa: Yeah and he has totes done more than you have this exam.

Haruka: Never talk about my sweet Kiyopon like that ever again!

Haruka was like a mother of my main friend group, watching over us like we were her children. Karuizawa was using her totes Fr 543 TikTok followers energy to girl boss Yamauchi.

Hirata: I think it's a good plan!

Mii-Chan: Me too!

Horikita: I volunteer to watch Ibuki.

Akito: I volunteer as well.

The class seemed to war yo to my plan. Phew, crisis averted...

As the night passed, everyone went to bed, however I had a trouble sleeping. I discretely stuck out of my tent and began to take a walk. Normally, it would be unsafe for people to walk in the woods at night. However, in the white room, they place us in dark areas so our eyes adjust to darkness quick.

The stars shone brightly in the sky, like someone poured salt onto a black table cloth some say. I enjoyed seeing by the stars. They remind me of freedom, making me feel like I can fly in the sky and just watch things play out.

Matsushita: Ayanokoji-Kun, what are you doing up so late?

Ayanokoji: Oh hey Matsushita-San! I was a bit restless so I came out to get some fresh air. What about you?

Matsushita: Meh, same story. How does it feel, having to deal with all the classes woes?

Ayanokoji: What do you mean?

Matsushita: Well, having to deal with people arguing with your ideas. The two idiots always talk bad about you, but they get shut up real quick

Ayanokoji: Oh...

I pretended it be a bit saddened by that. Realistically, most people would. They would be saddened that people talk bad about them.

Matsushita: Ah don't worry about it Ayanokoji-Kun. They are annoying anyways.

Ayanokoji: Haah, well I think I will go to bed for now.

I walked off back to my tent as Matsushita followed suit.

The next morning, I woke up early and I did my usual things. I did a workout and did a run around the island, collecting spots as I went. Over the last few days, the classes have been collecting spots all over the island. I would say the attempts for flag capturing would start once the border of the spots met. I managed to snag some from Class A as well.

I returned to camp to see some girls talking nervously outside the tents. Upon my arrival, the girls looked at me with red cheeks, but a few quickly recovered

Kikyo: Kiyotaka-Kun, something terrible has happened!

Kiyotaka: What happened?!

Mii-Chan: S-someone stole Karuizawa-San's panties last night. She's crying in the tent right now! What do we do?!

Ayanokoji: I-I don't know...Ade we sure she didn't just misplace them?

Shinohara: Ayanokoji-Kun, we already checked for that, but they weren't in the girls tent! We suspect the boys of doing it.

Before I could respond, Shinohara matched over to the boys tent and shouted inside

Shinohara: YOU DISGUSTING PERVERTS COME OUT RIGHT NOW. WE WILL THE DISGUSTING PERVERT AND WE WILL END YOU!

Author: It's time for the island exam witch hunt baby! Once again, I have nothing more to talk about, so I hope you have a great day! See you next time I update!

Chapter 13: Witch Hunt On The Island

Ibuki Pov

I woke up the next morning to see my schemes had come to fruition. Karuizawa was crying as the girls consoled her. Pitiful. If she were even slightly stronger, she would search for the thief herself, and not be crying like a lil biatch

Ayanokoji Pov

Shinohara yelled into the boy's tent and shortly after, Hirata emerged from the tent with a dazed expression. He, and most likely all the other boys, probably just woke up

Hirata: Shinohara-San, what's the matter?

Shinohara: I am sorry you will be crossed in the crossfire, I don't believe you or Ayanokoji-Kun did the crime, but still. Someone stole Karuizawa-Chan's panties, and it is one of the girls

Yamauchi: What makes you think we did it?!

Shinohara: It's obvious! No girl would steal the panties, only a boy would. And you and that weirdo Ike are the primary suspects.
Ken: And what if it was one of the girls?

Shinohara: First off, it wasn't and if they did, what motive would there be?

Ike: Stop pointing fingers at us and think of Ibuki-Chan!

Ibuki: Call me by that Chan again, and I will kill you, pervert.

Ken: See?! It's definitely Ibuki!

Ayanokoji: Everyone, please calm down! We don't know who sold it, but there must be a better way to handle this situation

Shinohara: Ayanokoji-Kun, I know you want to defend your friends, but one of them stole it, and we need to find out who.

The girl's tent rustled as Kauizawa stormed out. Her hair was a mess, and her eyes were red and puffy.
Karuizawa: Whoever stole my panties is going to die! I don't care who the fyuck it was, but how could you do this to me?!

The class went silent as Karuizawa screamed at everyone. Ike and Yamauchi shut up, but Ken wouldn't back down

Ken: Oi, shut up! We get that you don't like this one bit, but what right does that give you to yell at us like a Karen!

Hirata: How about Ayanokoji-Kun and I check the boy's possessions to see who stole it? If they aren't there, we can conclude that Karuizawa-San misplaced them

Horikita: I will oversee the search.

Kikyo: Horikita-San, are you implying Hirata-Kun and Ayanokoji-Kun are perverts?!

Sato: Ayanokoji-Kun isn't like that!

Horikita: At the end of the day, they are still teenage boys. I will oversee to make sure the search is just.

Everyone silenced as the boys stood in line as Hirata and I checked the belongings. Everything went fine until Ken. As I patted him down, I felt something in his pants pocket. I doubt it was Ken though. He doesn't seem like the type to be a pervert, at least not one who would steal panties

I stood up and smiled

Ayanokoji: Well, it seems like none of the boys have it. So Karuizawa-San might have just dropped it into the river or bushes.

The girls exchanged glances and finally nodded. The judge leading the hunt, Shinohara, relented and walked away.

As I was making breakfast, Ken approached

Ken: Yo, Kiyo, can I talk to you for a sec?

Ayanokoji: Sure Ken, what do you need?

Ken brought me into the woods, where he leaned against the trees.

Ken: I just want to say, I did not steal the panties, but why did you cover for me?

Ayanokoji: I know you didn't steal the panties. You aren't the type to steal panties.

Ken: Thanks, that means a lot. When we were in line, Ike slipped me the panties. He claimed he didn't steal them, and that he was framed. I think it was Ibuki. She turns up and then panties just go missing? Bullsheet I tell you

Ayanokoji: I am gonna keep an eye out for her, make sure she doesn't do anything else

Ken bowed to be gratefully before running off back to camp. I made my way back to camp and met with Horikita to continue the cooking

Horikita: I am aware of what happened with Sudo-Kun.

Did she know? Could she have eavesdropped on our conversation? I doubt it. Looking at the meal, it had been further made without me being there, so she would have had to make the meal as it went, and if I asked around camp, people would likely say that Horikita was making the meal the whole time.

So did she find out when I searched Ken? Perhaps she saw the look of recognization in my eyes after I figured the panties were in his pocket. Why did she not tell anyone though? Did she guess that one of the boys was framed? She was skeptical of Ibuki and watches her, so she would be already suspicious of her.

Horikita: When you were searching Ken, I had already figured a boy would have it, and the look in your eyes told me the same thing. I believe it was Ibuki because I doubt the boys would go into the girl's tent for the panties.

Ayanokoji: I have the same suspicion. When Kikyo and I found her, a spot near she was sitting was rough as if someone dug through it. Last night, I looked at it, and I found a box. In the said box, there were rations and tools for dismantling devices and smoke bombs. If you looked closely at the list, there were no smoke bombs that could be bought. So I doubt there was an actual falling out between her and her class. If I had to guess, there is a spy in Class B and Class A as well. It's probably a plan by the Class D mastermind, Ryuen.

Horikita: That is a very viable reason for why this is happening. I suggest we neglect to tell Class B. If we do, we can easily overtake them. The spies in Class B and Class A can take the flags from those classes easily with the smoke bombs. We should focus on dealing with Ibuki. We should kick her out quickly before she gets the flag

Ayanokoji: See, I have a plan. If we keep Ibuki with us, we can use her to defeat Class D. I have a plan to crush Class A and Class D

I whispered the plan into Horikita's ear, and she stared at me wide-eyed after. She definitely did not expect something so mundane to be the thing that will win the exam

Horikita: Do you really think that will work?

Ayanokoji: I believe it will work, and we can make sure Class D won't overtake us. And we can also close the gap between Class A and Class C.
Horikita sighed and shook her head, and simply went back to cooking

Horikita: Haah, I believe you, but if we lose, you will suffer in hell.

I quivered at that. this girl truly is terrifying.
After breakfast, I decided to visit Ichinose to inform her of what the spies likely have. As I arrived at Class B camp, I realized I only have just seen it, which was strange seeing as we were allies. I ran across a group of Class B students who were patrolling the border of the zones.

Shibata: Oh, Ayanokoji-Kun? Why are you here?

The students were friendly, but slightly on guard. If it weren't for my alliance with Class B, they would still be friendly, yes, but they might be more on guard.

Ayanokoji: I have to discuss something with Ichinose-San, so can I pass through?

Shibata: Sure, but I will be accompanying you.

Shibata and I set off, making idle chatter, and asking how the conditions at our home bases were. The Class B camp was built near a waterfall, and it was stationed in a nice area. I saw the spy from Class D, Kaneda Satoru. He was being helpful to Class B, but that was just a cover. He too was likely found with a bruise, and he likely has a box of his own. Something that

Ayanokoji: Ichinose-San, Kanzaki-Kun, I need to talk to you!

I called out into their base, and Ichinose and Kanzaki approached

Kanzaki: Ayanokoji-Kun? What are you doing here? Shibata-Kun, you may stand on guard here. You will escort him back once we are done

Ayanokoji: There is someone in your base that is a traitor. It is Kaneda Satoru.

Ichinose: Really?! But he is so kind and he helps out a lot.

Kanzaki: Honestly, I figured that. If Ichinose-San wasn't such a bleeding heart, he wouldn't be here.

Ayanokoji: See, we have Ibuki Mio in our camp. I looked where we found her, and I dug up the spot where she was found, and we found she has emergency rations, some tools to disable devices, and smoke bombs. I believe the tools were to disable her watch, so that she can't be tracked in the case that she attacked someone, and so her emergency alert doesn't trigger if she is having health concerns

Ichinose looked at Kanzaki with a frown

Ichinose: I guess Satoru-Kun is gonna betray us...

Ayanokoji: You just have to use the strategy I gave you to make sure that he doesn't win if he gets your flag.

Kanzaki: Ichinose-San told me of the plan. Quite a good plan at that. If only you were in our class

He threw a sharp glare at me. He doesn't recognize me as an ally at all, but who can blame him, we are close to surpassing Class B. But I don't plan on doing that...for now

Ayanokoji: I should be going by now, but keep what I said in mind

Ichinose: Goodbye Ayanokoji-Kun!

I walked back to the corner with Shibata and walked back to the camp by myself. If everything goes as planned, Class B and C will be the winners of this exam

If everything goes as planned, Class A and D will lose class points. I walked back to camp and enjoyed some card games with my classmates. But I need to figure out how to deal with Ibuki.

Ayanokoji: Dang Ibuki-San, you are really good at this game, huh?

Ibuki: Heh, yeah, I am pretty good at card games like this.

Strange considering we were playing Bullsheet, but that makes sense, considering how she is playing the class right now. I was trying to be nice to her, so that she may go easy on me if we ever face each other in a fight.

Ken: Yeah, really good.

Ken said that with malice in his voice. He is definitely not helping me with my current plan. he was pissed at Ibuki because of the panty incident, so he might just snap at her one day.

Ayanokoji: Ken, please calm down. I doubt Ibuki-San did it, right?

I smiled widely at her, and as she responded, she looked away. Maybe because I was treating her so kindly, she felt slightly guilty. But at the end of the day, she will still fight our class for the flag, but I can try to negate how hard she fights.

That night, I had to put the next stage in my plan to win. I snuck into Class A base, to see Hashimoto and Kamuro on guard. Hashimoto seemed to be trying to talk to Kamuro, but she was simply ignoring him. As I began to sneak past the two, I noticed Hashimoto grin in my direction. Did he know why I was here? I continued to creep past and made it to the Class A storage area. I took some of the poison berries I got on the first day. I mashed the berries up and put them in the water bottles they have after closing the bottles tightly. The only way someone would find that they were contaminated, was to actively look for it. Hashimoto, being a Sakayanagi supporter, would likely let the people drink it. If I had to guess, I would say Sakayanagi would throw the exam to make Katsuragi look bad.
I returned back to camp to see Ibuki standing near a tree.

Ayanokoji: Ibuki-San? What are you doing out so late?

Ibuki: I could ask you the same thing. Going on a walk?

Ayanokoji: Yes, I was a bit restless so I wanted some fresh air.

Ibuki: I heard you walking out last night, so I assume you have never been camping before? I will admit, I did think you might have been the thief since you were out last night, but I guess you weren't. You seem to be a nice guy, so yeah, sorry for thinking you were the thief.

Ayanokoji: It is fine, I would have done the same. You are pretty nice yourself, I am sorry for what your class did to you, that must be horrible.

Ibuki: Yeah, truly...

I went back to the boy's tent. The fact Ibuki knew I was awake last night, cemented that she was the thief.

On the dawn of the third day, the class was up and about, and Chabashira came for roll call.

Chabashira: Everyone is here, including Ibuki. In Class A, 7 students retired from illness, so the school asks you all to practice hygiene and to be careful of what you eat.

Author: Hello everyone! A longer chapter today. Nothing to talk about, just have a great day, stay safe, and I will see you next time I update. See you then!

Chapter 14: Thinking and Moving

Ayanokoji Pov
The moon rose on the 5th day of the exam. In the past few days, I surveyed the decaying condition of Class A. After several of their members dropped out of the exam, the class was in chaos. Some blamed Katsuragi, while others blamed Hashimoto, claiming he was sabotaging on behalf of Sakayanagi. Due to the blaming, the other classes have stolen many Class A spots. If they don't get it together, they will bomb the exam. Sakayanagi refuses to help, claiming it was Katsuragi's fault, due to his inability to maintain security in the camp

I had also noticed Class D lurking around everyone's camps. They are probably going to go after someone tonight, but my and Ichinose's classes are safe since we had a plan.

The stars shone brightly, and I saw Ibuki sitting near a tree. Earlier today, she had gone into the woods, likely to retrieve her tools for tonight.

Ibuki: Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, I am taking a walk just so you know.

I was thinking to myself when Ibuki interrupted my thoughts. Proving my theory, Ibuki is off to do something, likely to steal a flag.

Ayanokoji: Hm? Ok, have fun Ibuki-San.

Ibuki: Sir, yes sir

Ibuki gave a mock salute and then walked off into the tree line. I wasn't done with her though. I went over to Horikita, who was reading a book by the fire. Onodera, Ken, Ike, and a few others sat nearby, but they were in their conversation.

Ayanokoji: Come with me, Horikita-San. Class D is making its move, and we need to watch what is about to go down.

Horikita: Really? Do you think they are going after Class B?

Ayanokoji: No, I doubt it. Class A is falling apart, so Ryuen is probably going in for the flag. So we need to go before we lose Ibuki in case I am wrong.

Horikita and I walked into the treeline and took off right after. We needed to catch up with Ibuki to see where she is going. We eventually spotted her running in the distance. I checked my watch and saw we were running through an area near Class A's home camp.

Ibuki reached a small hill near Class A, and she rifled through her bag. She removed what looked like a small ball, which was likely the smoke bomb. She threw it into the camp, and shortly after, I heard screams of terror, and hooting and hollering.

A short distance away, I saw several figures running away with a flag in their hands. One of the figures was kukukuing all the way out of the camp. I saw another figure run after, but they soon tripped and face-planted.

Katsuragi: Damnit Yahiko-San, are you ok?!

I heard the voice of Katsuragi and soon saw him running up to Yahiko, who chased after Class D. Ibuki turned around and began sprinting back to Class C camp, so Horikita and I took off to avoid suspicion. If Ibuki arrived at camp to see us not there, she might assume we saw what she was doing.

Sakayanagi Pov

I sat idly by as I watched the chaos unfold. As I figured, Ryuen and his class ran in after the smoke went off, and they quickly snatched the flag. I had instructed Hashimoto and Masumi to pretend to try and stop Class D but to intentionally fail. Katsuragi and his mutt attempted to chase the invaders but did not catch up in the end.

Yahiko: DAMNIT. They got our flag, what do we do?!

Katsuragi: We have two more days to reclaim the flag. We have already lost a lot these past two days, so we can turn it around in the next two. I suggest we target Class C. They are rising up from the ashes, so we should quell them while we can

Hashimoto: And what about Class B? They are also rising up the ranks. Don't tell me Ichinose-Chan's charms got to you, hm?

Sakayanagi: Fufufu, that would be tragic. Having a leader who is unable to crush opponents is not very good. Which is why I should be the leader.

Yahiko: As expected of you, Sakayanagi. Capitalizing off of our misfortune to campaign around. Is anyone really taking her bullcrap?

Kito: Sss, Yahiko-Kun, silence yourself...

Yahiko: What are you gonna do? Dress me up in a skirt?

Masumi: Maybe you should shut up Yahiko-Kun. You have not helped the class at all and almost failed the midterms. You are one of the lowest performers in the class

Hashimoto: You said it! You go, girl!

Is this the zesty Hashimoto I have heard of? I have heard some gossip in my class that Hashimoto can act strangely. This is a phenomenon I must research sooner.

Katsuragi: Everyone, please calm down! We will crush Class C, then move on to Class B, and then to Class D

Sakayanagi: How can we trust that idea? After all, how do we know you didn't attempt to poison some of my team members?

Yamamura: I have to agree with Sakayanagi-San...

Yahiko: You too Yamamura-San? Are you really defecting?

Yamamura: No, I just want our Class to win. I don't care whose side causes it. I think we should uni-

Hashimoto: Wow, great idea Yamamura-San! However, Katsuragi-San over there didn't let that happen!

The class continued to bicker until we settled on a plan, but I doubt it will work: On the 6th night, we will attack Class C and take the flag, but we will definitely suffer for that plan. And who will take the fall for it? Katsuragi Kohei

Ayanokoji Pov

Horikita and I arrive at the camp, minutes before Ibuki arrived. Most of the class was in the tents, apart from a few of the guys who were talking to each other

Ayanokoji: Horikita-San, we should keep the info about what happened at Class A a secret.

Horikita: Agreed. Do you think Class A is going to fail this exam?

Ayanokoji: Possibly, but I can see them going all out, trying to claim spots, and also taking some flags. But them coming after us, will spell their defeat.

Ibuki arrived at camp, on a brisk walk. She is good at hiding her tracks it seems. I went to the boy's tent, and drifted off to sleep, drafting my battle plan for the upcoming days.

Author: We are going into the final phases of this exam, so expect some hopefully intense chapters. See you later!

Chapter 15: Class A vs Class C

Ayanokoji Pov

The dawn of the 6th day came, and I crept out of the boys tent and did my usual workout and jog, however, I was interrupted by someone.

Manabu: Ayanokoji-Kun what are you doing out so early?

The hell? This was the first year exam, why was he here?

Ayanokoji: Oh hey Horikita-Senpai! I am confused though; why are you on the island?

Manabu: One of the teachers presiding over the exam fell ill, so as student council president, I volunteered to take the teachers spot. So I am on my way to do Class AB's roll call.

Ayanokoji: Ah I see, though, it does make sense that Hoshinomya-Sensei would be sick. Probably a hangover

Manabu: Yes I have heard how she is hung over during school days. How did she get this job anyways? For an elite school, they certainly have a strange faculty.

Ayanokoji: Oh I was wondering, when do I start my student council duties?

Manabu: Oh yes, I plan on putting you in charge right after summer vacation. Have you out more thought to wether you will expel Nagumo?

In truth, I had, and I had decided to see which side is stronger. I don't care which one prevails, but I will help whoever will give me the most, points, influence, whatever

Ayanokoji: I honestly don't know. Why do you wish to expel Nagumo-Senpai though?

Manabu: One simple reason: He is going to shatter this school's ideals. He plans on making a "meritocracy". He wants a more individual style, where classes can rise with one person leading it.

So similar to the 4th generations individuality? If I had to say, I stand by Horikita-Senpai. It would be a waste for the students with high potential, if the already strong students could do whatever.

However, by no means does that mean I will help Horikita-Senpai. From what I have learned, Nagumo is top of his year, and he controls them all like puppets. He is ranked number 1 on the ikemen list, and second place goes to Aike Taro, from Class 1-A, and third place belongs to me.

If I allied with Nagumo, my popularity would soar, and I could overtake Aike easily.

Ayanokoji: I see...I will hear what Nagumo has to say, and then I will choose wether to interfere or not.

Manabu: Say, why were you placed in Class D? Even if you are now Class C, you were once a defective, so what is your defect?

He couldn't mean what I think he meant, could he? I was likely placed in Class D due to the lack of documents, and maybe someone at the top knew my past

Ayanokoji: Honestly, I don't kno-

Manabu: Ayanokoji-San, politely, cut the crap. You are a smart student, athletic, kind, adaptable. You have no defect. On the surface at least.

Ayanokoji: I'm not sure what you mean Horikita-Senpai. Maybe it was a mistake of sorts

Manabu: Please do not insult the school, it wouldn't make a mistake so dire. You are easily a Class A student, yet you were allocated to Class D. What is your defect?

???: Hehe, Manabu-Senpai, maybe the kid doesn't want to tell you. Just back off.

That voice cut through our conversation, and I thanked the figure, until I realized who it was: Nagumo Miyabi

He had a smooth smile, and his ocean eyes shone bright in the morning light. A commanding aura surrounded and threatened to suffocate you

Manabu: Nagumo-San, what are you doing here?

Nagumo: I wanted to see my favorite Senpai, is that a crime?

Manabu: How did you get here?

Nagumo: As a student council member, I came to make sure everything was progressing smoothly. After all, some students fell ill.

Nagumo looked at me while looking for a reaction. He knew someone caused the fate of the students, and he was looking. I kept my face in check and made sure I showed no unconscious admission of guilt

Asahina: Oh Ayanokoji-Kun! It seems both of us are going to work under Miyabi-Kun! So take care of me!

Asahina bounced out of the woods happily and threw her arm around my shoulder

Ayanokoji: Will do Asahina-Senpai

Manabu: Right, well, I will be off to Class B, so you three ought take care of yourselves and talk a bit.

He narrowed his eyes at the last part, but then he walked into the brush. It was like his message to me: "pick the right side or else."

Nagumo: So Ayanokoji-Kun, what's your favorite color? Do you like gambling?

Asahina: Oh Miyabi-Kun you tease!

Ayanokoji: I like red as my favorite color, and sometimes I like to gamble. What about you?

Nagumo: I myself do enjoy some gambling. My favorite color is lime green!

Asahina: Bleh it makes me want to vomit!

Nagumo: Oh Nazuna-Chan, how you hurt me so

Nagumo clutched his chest like he had been stabbed

Nagumo: I would have fallen to my knees but the ground is dirty. Seriously, you have to go through it this year. We only had to do a short exam this time around. I ain't complaining though

Ayanokoji: Lucky you! I can't wait to leave this island.

Asahina: Just stick it out Ayanokoji-Kun, it can't be all bad. Or is my cute little kohai too squishy for the woods?

Asahina lunged over and pinched my cheeks while acting like I was a baby.

Nagumo: Nazuna-Chan you are gonna kill him!

Nagumo chuckled and stretched his hand out a bit and dragged Asahina back.

Nagumo: We are going to be relaxing on the beach so visit us if you need it!

The day progressed as usual up until around 9:00pm. The air had a chill to it, and everyone talked around the campfire. Everyone was happy until we saw people running into our camp

Yahiko: Let's get the flag boys!

Aike: Yeah!

Class A rushed in, and our class leapt up. Our flag was in the middle of the camp, and Class A had a head start. Yahiko grabbed the flag and ran.

I ran after him, but I purposefully tripped and face planted. The reason I did this was because everything was going according to plan. Class A ran off with the flag as my class dragged me up

Ken: Holy sheet dude that was a nasty fall!

Kikyo: Kiyotaka-Kun are you ok?!

Ayanokoji: I'm fine...

Yamauchi: YOU! We lost the exam because of you!

Yamauchi shrieked. I noticed Ibuki left during the commotion, so I could tell the class my plan.

Ayanokoji: On the contrary, we just dealt a blow to Class A. Let me explain. You know how in the rules it said you would be penalized if you brought a fake flag?

Ken: Yeah? But they still got our flag.

Ayanokoji: No, they didn't. In the summer fun kit, they had beach balls and volleyballs, but they also had one more thing. A fake flag. So Class A just took home a fake flag

Nagumo Pov

At around noon, Nazuna and I were eating lunch on the beach when she brought up a strange topic.

Nazuna: Why do you fight Horikita-Senpai? It's creepy how obsessed you get...

Nagumo: Well, we all have idols right? Manabu-Senpai is my idol, but also my goal to defeat, to surpass.

Nazuna: Oh I get it. Wait no I don't

Of course she doesn't get it

Of course she doesn't

Author: Final island exam chapter incoming baby! I hope you have a great a day! See you next time I update!

Chapter 16: Counter-Attack

Ichinose Pov

On the night of the six-day, the class lounged around, playing card games. The air had a slight chill to it as I was having girl talk with some other girls

Mako: Gotta say, So-Kun has my eye.

Chihiro: I see, but personally my attention is caught between Ayanokoji-Kun and...a certain girl...

Chihiro's eyes darted over to me briefly before looking at the fire we had made. Does Chihiro like me?! That couldn't be, right?

Mako: Hey, Honami-Chan, anyone caught your eye?

My friend Mako teased me. She always enjoyed teasing people, which sometimes played to her detriment, but she meant well. Kinda surprised she likes Shibata-Kun, but I suppose it makes sense. But at the end of the day, she is after me now.

Ichinose: Eh? Well, I dunno...

In truth, I had a few ideas, but Ayanokoji-Kun stood out. I wasn't too head over heels for him, but he was kind, smart, handsome, and athletic...what am I saying?!

Mako: Hehe, Honami-Chan, are you perhaps thinking of Ayanokoji?

This girl has some killer intuition. I was about to clap back when I saw figures emerging from the woods

Sudo: Yo, this is Class B camp?

Horikita: Haah, yes it is quite extravagant

It seems like people from Class C have arrived. The patrol had returned to camp for the night, so that would explain why they managed to get here. Ryuji, Himeno, and a few others stood up quickly to engage the invaders, but a figure stepped forward while holding their hands up

Ayanokoji Pov

Yamauchi: Don't sugarcoat it and just tell us you lost the exam!

Horikita: Yamauchi genuinely shut up. Ayanokoji-Kun told me ahead of time so I know he didn't make it up

Shinohara: Yeah idiot! Ayanokoji-Kun wouldn't give us false hope

Karuizawa: Yeah you are just trying to put him down

Ah to be popular. My army of simps put Yamauchi down into the ground. If I were some gloomy dude, I would be torn apart by my simps, but they might have been Hirata's simps.

Ayanokoji: I think it is time to get another flag. At the rate we are going on, we will likely be placing third. So we should go after Class D, and that, combined with our plot scores, should send us to first place. However, we can't do this on our own. We should use our alliance with Class B, so that way we have a high chance of success

Horikita: So we are going to Ichinose for help? Fine, if it gets us the win.

Hirata: Let's go then. We can make a plan of attack there

In Class B

As some of my classmates marveled at the camp, I saw Kanzaki, Himeno, and a few others stand up. I walked in front of the class and held my hands up

Ayanokoji: Hold up! We mean no harm. We simply want to talk with you guys!

I announced to the gathering crowd of Class B students, and Ichinose stepped forward. As the de facto leader, she led the main negotiations. Unlike Ryuen's class which was built out of fear, Class A's division proves to be a weak system of protection, but classes like B and C are strong because of our strength in unity.

Ichinose: So, what did you want to talk about? Did something bad happen?

Ayanokoji: Before I say anything, where is Kaneda? He doesn't seem to be around here...

Shibata: Now that you mention it, where is he? Did he betray us?!

Himeno: I told you all but everyone here was wearing rose-colored glasses. Honestly, we probably are gonna suffer for that

Kanzaki: As much as I agree with Himeno-San, we need to focus on the present, not blame each other

Ayanokoji: See, Ibuki was a traitor to our class. I believe that they were employed here to watch over and be able to take the flag at a moment's notice. Enough about them, I have a plan. I was thinking, our classes could mount an assault on Class D. From what I have heard, Class A lost their flag, and you don't seem to have it.

I pointed to their "flag" which held high. No other flag seemed to be there. The flags had a specific area where they had to be. I had placed the fake in and hid the real flag, and it seems Ichinose had done the same

Ichinose: That is true, we have been playing defensively this exam. So maybe it is time to get another flag.

Shibata: I don't know...this could put us on the map against Class A and D

Chihiro: True, but if Class D had two flags, they will probably get 1st place, so we need to counter-attack.

Kanzaki: I agree to be frank. We fell behind during the midterms, so Class D could take our position after this. It is time to fight back.

The two classes hid in the woods near Class D. We saw Ishizaki celebrating victory while drinking soda with some other Class D people. Too bad they won't be winning for long.

Our two classes charged in, and Ken pinned Ishizaki down. Ibuko lunged from the woods out of nowhere and tackled Horikita and they rolled down a slope into the woods. Kondo and Komiya ran at Kanzaki and Akito and those four began to fight. The scene turned into chaos as everyone took on a foe, but in the end, we were winning the battle. Until the dragon and his bodyguard took the field

Those two pushed our classes back a bit, and Class D whipped out more smoke bombs. Seriously, how did they get these things? I darted over to the flags and snagged both of them, but not using my full speed.

Ryuen: Kukuku, it seems we have a runner eh? Too bad this is it for how far you can run.

Ryuen approached me from behind as he cracked his knuckles. I was not planning on engaging with him, and I quickly ran off.

Ryuen: Oh hell naw, you are not getting away! You are not stealing our flags.

Ryuen sprinted after me, but luckily for me, Ken ran over to Ryuen. He grabbed Ryuen, even if only briefly. I sprinted off into the woods where Ichinose waited. For the sake of alliances, I handed her the Class D flag, and she whistled to everyone, and the students of Class B and C fled the field.

Ayanokoji: Ken, take the flag! I need to go check on something.

I handed the flag to Ken as I ran off into the woods

Horikita Pov

Ibuki launched a kick into my side, but I managed to catch the kick. If I had been sick, I would have already lost. Still, Ibuki was impossibly strong. She launched another kick, and it connected with my leg, and I fell to the ground

Ibuki: Tch, you defectives are sad. Dumb, weak, self-centered.

Horikita: Don't forget who is in Class D.

I swept her leg out from under her, but she rolled away after the fall. We could go on like this forever, but someone ran out of the tree line.

Ayanokoji: Ibuki-San, back off, before I make you regret it.

Ibuki: What are you gonna do pretty boy? Have your cult come after me?

Ayanokoji: After what we did for you?! How could you do this to us?

Ayanokoji seemed angry at Ibuki, and she simply looked away. I picked myself off the ground and went back to camp with Ayanokoji

Ayanokoji Pov

The day of judgment had arrived, and the classes lined up at the beach. Class B and C were happy, Class D was disappointed, and Class A smirked. Most were confident with their scores, and Mashima-Sensei stood up on the boat with a megaphone. I could see the student council standing beside him

Mashima: Each Class has fought considerably hard here, so let me announce the results.

4th place, Class A, with 0 points, however, a deduction of 50 class points due to littering

Class A: Huh? Class points?! Did we lose class points? Who littered?!

Mashima: 3rd Place, Class D, with 57 points

2nd Place, Class B, with 190 points

1st place, Class C with 197 points.

This concludes the capture the flag island exam

Author: That concludes the island exam of the first year. Don't worry, Class A won't be butchered, and don't worry, it won't be win after win for our protagonists. I will release the short stories later, so buckle up for the Zodiac Killer exam. Have a great day, and see you next time I update!

Bullies SS

Karuizawa Pov

I had worked so hard for my safety. I try to shove it out of my mind, but it comes back every once in a while. The scars, the cold, the loneliness. It all reminds me of what happened to me: Bullying. I was bullied in junior high

"Slut"

"Whore"

"Bitch"

Those words were flung at me by my classmates. They hurt. They stung. I attempted once. I failed though, and I was taken to the hospital. It only got worse from there. The bullying got worse, and when I thought I was gonna break, I saw an ad for a special school. One that was isolated. I applied immediately and managed to get it! I was so happy.

Everything went fine. Kei Karuizawa was popular and secure. Until she made a mistake. She was mean to a girl from Class D, and now all of her friends were after me

I walked along the cruise ship and walked to the roof to look at the views. The island began to disappear as we sailed away. Our class managed to win, and everyone was so happy.

Manabe: Hey biatch

Oh no. Not her, anyone but her!

Rei: Manabe-San, y-you don't have to do this

Manabe: I do Rei-Chan! This biatch needs to learn her lesson.

Yahika: Yeah, this biatch needs to pay.

Manabe and her orbiters circled me, snickering at my clear worry

Karuizawa: Hey, back off!

Manabe: Oh not so strong now biatch. Seems you can only go after innocents huh?

The girls closed in on me as I tried to run

Yahika: You aren't going anywhere, skank

Yahika grabbed me and threw me to the ground, and the bullies began to take out black sharpies

???: Hold it right there!

A voice called out from the top of the stairs. All the girls immediately ran off to escape whoever it was. Someone ran over to me and lifted me. I saw Hirata-Kun behind this person, and I saw Ayanokoji lifting me up

Hirata: Karuizawa-San, are you ok?!

Karuizawa: Y-yeah they weren't able to do anything thanks to you guys

Ayanokoji: I am glad! Do you know why they did it?

Karuizawa: Well, it-it was because I got into a fight with one of their friends, and they got mad at me

Hirata: A fight, did someone get hurt?

Karuizawa: No it was a verbal fight, nothing more.

Ayanokoji looked at me with a strange look. Is he some kind of pervert? No, I doubt it. I stood up on my own, and quickly ran off, tears brimming in my eyes.

These girls are threatening my peace, my life. I can't let them do this. I spun on my heels and dragged Hirata to the side, and thankfully, Ayanokoji read the mood and left the deck.

Hirata: Karuizawa-San, do you need help with this?

Karuizawa: Well yes. I...Can you be my fake boyfriend?

I blurted out to Hirata. He gave me a shocked expression

Karuizawa: Listen, I was bullied in junior high. I don't want it to happen again, so please protect me. If we are in a relationship, they won't come after me. Please Hirata-Kun, please.

Hirata: Fine, I will help you. So call me Yosuke, and I will call you Kei, ok?

Karuizawa: Yes, will do. Thank you so much Yosuke-Kun!

Yosuke was my knight in shining armor, my hero. I personally don't love him, and he doesn't love me, but he is helping me.

Thank you Hirata Yosuke

Very Sus SS Part 1

Author: Yes this is going where you think it's going

AMOGUS

Ayanokoji Pov

I sat on my bed in my shared room and fiddled with my phone, answering messages. Every since when I lead the class in the island exam, my popularity went up high. The distance between me and Aike had closed significantly, and at this rate, I will be second in about a month

The door to my room opened, and I saw Sotomura, Hirata, Ken, and Koenji. Oddly enough, Koenji hadn't retired, but he disappeared essentially everyday. When confronted about it, he said he was exploring the sites and using the tropical environment to train his muscles. Is he a white room student? No he is too eccentric

Sotomura: Yo Ayanokoji-Sama, do you want to play my game amogus with us and a few others?

Ayanokoji: Amogus?

Ken: It's like a game where you are working somewhere, and there is an impostor or two whose goal is to try and kill off the innocent workers or crew mates. There will be meetings where crew mates have to vote the impostors out, but no one knows who they are, so you must tel truth and lies to get the impostor

It was like he was reading off of a script. This game sounds fun though. A game of truth and lies is my type of game

KiyoD4 joined the lobby

Horikita: KiyoD4? Ayanokoji-Kun I presume

Demonic_Angel: Hehe, seems like it. Why did you just put your name as your username?

Horikita: Cause I felt like it

Kushida's#1_fan joined the lobby

Kushida's#1_fan: Oh hey Kushida-Chan!

Ike was probably the #1 fan. Kikyo was probably the demonic angel, and Horikita was Horikita. We communicated with proximity chat and typing. I was having idle conversation with Horikita when someone joined

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer joined the lobby

KiyoD4: Oh no

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: Sup dweebs

Horikita: Ryuen-Kun?! What are you doing here?

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: I am just playing Amogus with my best friends

Horikita: Kill me now

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: Will do

Strawberry joined the lobby

Strawberry: Hey everyone! How's it going?

Demonic_Angel: OMG ICHINOSE-CHAN

Both girls squeaked so loudly I felt blood coming out of my ears. Horikita was screeching in the corner, and the same on Ryuen's end

Kushida's#1fan: Kushida-Chan you should be a singer! You have such a nice voice~

Was that him trying to be suave? You could practically hear him drueling

FufufuEnjoyer Joined the lobby

Snek joined the lobby

Shizuku joined the lobby

Spicy Pepper joined the lobby

Starting now...

My screen turned into red as the word impostor sat at the top. Kikyo was also an impostor. It's boogy time

Everyone spawned in and I clicked the map button. There were several tasks I could fake as impostor. The majority of people headed south into Admin, so I followed. Kikyo followed shortly after, and I received a message on my phone

Kikyo: I am going to murder Horikita, you in?

How could she say such things and act like it was a friendly gathering? If she was gonna kill Horikita, I ought to kill Ken, sorry dude. He had a crush on Horikita for helping him with one on one study sessions for tests and stuff.

I activated my impostor ability, and sealed the doors connecting Cafateria and Storage. Oddly enough, Ken had left Horikita on her own, and Kikyo, Horikita and I were all alone where no one could hear us

Kikyo: You had this coming biatch

Kikyo leapt over, and mercilessly killed Horikita. She dashed over to a vent and hopped in, and I ran the other way.

The first of many murders was done

Author: For those thinking they hit their head and this is a hallucination, it isn't. This is a multiple part SS and I will finish it before tomorrow afternoon I believe. See you next time I update!

Very Sus SS 2

Ayanokoji Pov

I ran from the dead body as fast as possible, and went to the medical area. There, I mixed some fluids and ran off when Emergency Meeting flashed on my screen

Spicy Pepper: WHOSE THE RAT BYASTARD WHO KILLED HORIKITA

Demonic_Angel: Please calm down! Let's thing if the likely suspects. Ryuen-Kun did threaten Horikita-San in the pre-game

This girl...she lies like she breathes.

FufufuEnjoyer: Fufufu, perhaps it was you, Kushida-San?

Kushida's#1fan: How could you say that you monster?! Kushida-Chan would never! Right?

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: Shut up simp. This is a game, so if she was the impostor, of course she would kill.

Snek: How inflammatory of you Mr. Dragon. Should we vote you out?

Strawberry: Everyone please calm down! Our suspect is Ryuen-Kun, so I propose we vote him out.

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: SHUT UP STRAWBERRY HAIR

Soccer Fan62: Everyone, let's calm down

Spicy Pepper: RYUEN, YOU AEE GOING TO PAY

Voting time came, and the results were shone, anonymously of course. I voted Ryuen for obvious reasons. The vote was surprising

Soccer Fan62 was ejected
(The results are anonymous)

From the image that showed up, Ryuen was safe by one vote, and it seems Hirata got the boot. If I had to bet, Kikyo's fans, Kikyo herself, and Ryuen voted him, but that was just a theory. A GAME THEO-I will shut up now

I set off to go retrieve my chemicals form the medbay, and finished that task when I saw a lone Kikyo fan wandering the halls. In one swift movement, I snapped their neck then took off down the hall.

I passed my Shizuku, who hadn't really spoke this entire game, and she simply went out of my path. I wouldn't kill her...yet. She provided a strong alibi because I didn't kill her, nor did she spot me near the body of Kikyo's body-pillow owning #1 fan

Emergency Meeting

Besides the death of Kikyo fan, there was another: the death of FufufuEnjoyer

Spicy Pepper: First Horikita-Chan, and now Ike-Kun?! I WILL KILL THE MONSTER WHO DID THIS

Snek: Calm down dude, for all we know, you did it! You killed the princess after all

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: Again, shut up simp

Snek: No u

OH SHEET SHOTS FIRED. The mood was volatile, as Ken had already cast his vote, Snek and Kukuku enjoyer cast their votes, as well as Strawberry and the others

The results were out:

Spicy Pepper was ejected

Oh dayum. Luckily for me, the crew was just picking themselves off one by one, with Kikyo and I just doing some menial slaying.

The group returned back to the map, and I noticed we just need two more kills to win the game.

I followed Kikyo and both of us faked doing tasks when the perfect opportunity fell in our lap: A lone fruit wandering the halls. We crept silently up behind her, and Strawberry realized we were there before it was too late. She let out a scream, but no one heard, and it seemed the strawberry bled

Emergency Meeting

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: It was Kushida, she killed Ichinose

Snek: Yup, she's been acting pretty sus

Oh sheet he said the thing!

Shizuku: Y-yeah she has been pretty weird. S-sorry Kushida-San

Demonic_Angel: It's fine Sakura-Chan

I could practically hear Kikyo's head vein throbbing. Everything is not fine

With no other option, I voted Kikyo.

Demonic_Angel: Before I go, the other impostor is Ryuen-Kun!

Demonic_Angel has been ejected

The Final 5 Returned To The Map

Very Sus SS Final

Ayanokoji Pov

Another meeting was immediately called, and pandemonium broke out

Average-Kuku-Enjoyer: She was lying.

Snek: Yeah totaaaaally...VOTE HIM OFF BEFOTR HE KILLS US ALL

Shizuku: Y-yup

KiyoD4: Sounds good

Average-Kuku-Enjoyer: NOOOOO YOU MOTHER FU-

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer was ejected

Snek: Ayyy, we won!

Snek turned to see me snapping Shizuku's neck over the table. He had the face of "oooooh sheet." The rest was history

Impostors won

Average-Kukuku-Enjoyer: I hate you all, you stupid cows

Horikita: So, Sudo-Kun, why were you so mad about my death?

Spicy Pepper: Hahaha, no reason. IKE-KUN SAAAVE ME

Kushida's#1fan: Oh Kushida-Chan how I missed you so! I knew you were innocent

She wasn't though? Is Ike that blind to Kikyo that he didn't notice her shank Sakayanagi and Horikita. The power of simp magnet is powerful

Elder Horikita joined the lobby

Your fav vp joined the lobby

Your fav vp was kicked from the lobby

Elder Horikita: What is up my fellow kids. Time to play some Amogus, pretty sus amiright?

What. The. *. Is he delusional? This is like the pinnacle of dementia effecting the human mind.

Horikita: Ni-San?!

Elder Horikita: Shut up you stuuuupid failure. Timmy was CEO of Apple at 5, and you only memorized the first part of the dictionary, you are a disgrace to the family name

FufufuEnjoyer: How about you calm down, dear old President

Snek: Yeah, please be to kind to your cute little sister

Your Fav Vp joined the lobby

Your Fav Vp: Hey Horikita-Senpai! I had some connection issues, do you know how ti fix that

Elder Horikita: No, shut up. No one likes you

Your Fav Vp was kicked from the lobby

Ship

Author: what's up people? I have decided on the ship for this fic.

The ship is...

Koenji Rosuke

April fools. You though I would do Koenji? Bleh, I would sooner DIE

Yeah so April fools! Real update later

Assignment SS

Author: Quick Tw: Torture descriptions. If you aren't interested, I will leave a note when it begins and need so you can skip.

Papakoji Pov

I stared at the reports that had built up on my desk after the year of the white room shutdown. Status updates on the students that had to be relocated.

Yagami Takuya was the second best student of the white room. His scores were right behind the top spot, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. I believe perhaps the hate system we have brewed among him and the other 5th generation students has strengthened his will to grow. His scores were nothing to scoff at. He could give Kiyotaka a run for his money with his abilities

Ichika Amasawa was third, close to Yagami and Kiyotaka, but at the same time, she represented multiple things I created the white room against. Her family was nothing short of strong: Intelligent, cunning, strong. The Amasawa bloodline was genetically blessed, which passed onto Ichika. She had turned to worship Kiyotaka, which did not compare to Yagami's hate fuel.

And finally, the top spot, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. While I was happy by his achievements, I wish he was not my son. His successes could be chalked up to me, as his father, giving him better treatment, or genetic prowess. His results were phenomenal, but he had a flaw: His taste for exploration. He had escaped with the help of his butler, Matsuo.

I stood from my desk and shoved the reports to the side. My office was the one thing in this place that wasn't completely white. A red plush carpet, mahogany bookshelves lined the walls containing research files and books by the best philosophers. On the other side of the door however, was a white hallway. No windows, just white

Author: TORTURE INCOMING, AVOID IF SENSITIVE TO THAT

I walked to a side room, and opened the door to reveal what I had put Yagami and a few of my men up to. The traitor, Matsuo, was chained to the wall. His face and body was covered with bruises and cuts, blood pooling form his mouth.

Papakoji: Yagami, what have you learned?

Yagami: It toon awhile, he was certainly a tough nut to crack, but I found what we needed. He and his son taught Ayanokoji about social skills and sheet, but that is irrelevant. Ayanokoji went to a government school called ANHS. It's completely isolated, and it doesn't take bribes it seems.

Papakoji: I see...Well it seems you ah e got what we needed. Go back to training. I will handle the rest.

Yagami did a small bow and walked out. I pulled a gun out from my suit, loaded it, and pressed it up to Matsuo's head

Matsuo: Please, I have a son!

Papakoji: Good to know, I will come for him next.

A small sob escaped Matsuo, and I pulled the trigger. The body became still, a good man, destroyed by compassion. That's why I am strong. I shed emotions long ago. But I still need to make a house visit

Torture over

Papakoji: Now hand over the letter

I extended my hand to the trembling boy, Matsuo Eechiro. I sat in front of him holding a gun to his head. He pushed the letter over to me, and I read it over. I nodded my head

Papakoji: Good job.

I took the letter and out it in my coat pocket. In exchange, I gave him a file folder.

Matsuo: Are these...?

Papakoji: Yes, the proof that your father is alive

I stood up and walked out the back door, and Tsukishiro closed the door behind me. Inside the folder I had just given were the pictures of the fathers corpse. Too and his son had to pay for his fathers sins. Tsukishiro lit a match as Shiba finished pouring the gasoline, and Tsukishiro threw the match. The house burst into flames...

Tsukishiro Pov

Nanase: S-so, it was those two, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and his father Atsuomi who killed Eeechiro-Kun?

Shiba: Yes. Do you want revenge?

Shiba and I were tasked to turn Matsuo Eeechiro's friend, Nanase Tsubasa against the monster. Ayanokoji-Sensei planned on making contact with the school to attempt to expel Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. If that doesn't work, he will make a visitation by pulling strings with Director Sakayanagi to have his son sign the drop out forms. I was also assigned to get some dirt or fabricate a scandal on the Director, than replace him to make exams to expel Kiyotaka. And if that doesn't work, Nanase will have been trained by the white room, and will then enroll to expel Kiyotaka. Sensei always had a back-up plan for his back-up plan

Nanase: Yes! For Eeechiro, I will make those two suffer!

Tsukishiro: Good, Amasawa-San, you may enter

A girl with scarlet hair tied into twin tails entered the room with a smile on her face. She skipped over and sat next to Nanase

Amasawa: Hello Nanase-Chan! I am going to be training you in case you are needed for the mission

Nanase: In case?

Shiba: We are going after Ayanokoji Kiyotaka to expel. You can only be active in around a years time, so you are more of a backup plan. And don't go after Atsuomi. He is untouchable as of now.

We don't want to overthrow Ayanokoji-Sensei, but we need to make it seem like we will. The White Room needs its Masterpiece back...

Chapter 17: Lunch Date

Ayanokoji Pov
With the Zodiac Killer exam soon to start, many students were trying to enjoy time with friends. After the Karuizawa Incident, the two have came out as a couple, so a lot of attention was on them, but at the same time, this gave me a lot more attention.

Many girls who were into Hirata, or between Hirata and I became a lot more interested in me. I had a received a lot more invitations from people because of this, and on one suck outing, I was able to peak over a girls shoulder to see the boys ranking list, and it seemed the same thing happened to Aike, so both Aike and I were catching up to Nagumo.

I was wandering the deck when I received a message from a group of girls, a mix of all the classes actually

Kikyo: Heya Kiyotaka-Kun! A few girls would like to have a lunch date with you, are you interested?

Ayanokoji: Sure, what time? Because of Karuizawa and Hirata, I have gotten a lot more invitations and stuff

Kikyo: Around 11:00, is that good?

Ayanokoji: Ok I should be fine for then!

I received the details of the meet up at the cafe in the ship. I walked down to the cafe, but was interrupted by someone

???: You, aren't you Ayanokoji Kiyotaka?

Ayanokoji: Yeah, that's me, what do you need?

The figure chuckled to herself and I observed her characteristics. She had fierce red eyes like blood and long platinum hair. She was, by general agreement, beautiful. Kiryuuin Fuka of 2-B.

Kiryuuin: So you are my cute little Kohai that has enthralled the female population. A few males too! Truly, your charms reach everyone

That wasn't news to me. Some had told me that I make men gay, so that solidifies it there: I make men gay.

Kiryuuin: Are you perhaps gay?

Ayanokoji: No, why do you think that?

Kiryuuin: Any guy in your situation would have chosen one of the girls going after you. You should see the husbando wars that go on in the girls only forums

Ayanokoji: Husbando wars?

Kiryuuin: They are like the boy's waifu wars but instead of girls, it's guys. Your fan club dominates on the forums, to the point where it's like they are the careers from the Hunger Games.

Ayanokoji: Well no girl has caught my eye quite yet, y'know?

Kiryuuin: Phew that's good. Part of me thought you enjoyed stringing girls on and hurting them. Anyways, I ought to get ready for the pool. I am going to go get some tanning action. You are quite tan yourself my little Kohai.

Kiryuuin walked off in a haughty manner. In a way, she was like the female Koenji. Strong, pretty, likely rich, but from what I have heard, brash, uncooperative. If she acted better than she does, she could dominate the rankings. The boys have their own private ranking system of the girls. The only votes Kiryuuins gotten are from first years at the beginning of the school year, and then retracted once they learned how brash she was

Sato: Yahoo, Ayanokoji-Kun over here!

As I stepped into the cafe, Sato called me over to the table they were at. Sato, Hirata, Karuizawa, Mii-Chan, Ichinose, Shibata, Aike, and Kikyo were at the table. They waved at me and I pulled up a chair. The cafe was quite spacious and we reserved seats ahead of time so we managed to have a large group

Hirata: Hello Ayanokoji-Kun, how's it going?

Hirata and Karuizawa sat next to each other, and Karuizawa clung to Hirata like he was her lifeline. They had a conversation after I left the deck, so something happened. Hirata seemed somewhat uncomfortable by her actions, despite them being in a relationship, and this being very basic romantic gestures. Perhaps they were faking it? But to agin what? I will have to investigate this more

Ayanokoji: Hello everyone! Sorry I am late, just ran into someone and had a quick talk with them.

Mii-Chan: Oh it's fine Ayanokoji-Kun! We all get busy sometimes, I too was kinda late as well.

Everyone nodded along and I sat down and ordered lemonade and dangos. Lemonade was something I loved. It's taste and relief t gave from the heat was perfect, the perfect summertime drink

Kikyo: Hirata-Kun, Karuizawa-San, how did you end up together? Who confessed?

Kikyo immediately went for the background information on how they got together. That's just the way she is, she always wants to know things. Karuizawa was hesitant about answering which only solidified my theory that something is up with their relationship

Hirata: Well, Kei and I talked for a bit, and started meeting up. Eventually, everything just kinda clicked!

Karuizawa: Mhm, it was the perfect moment. We were on the deck and it was so beautiful outside.

Aike: Hehe, typical of Yosuke-Kun. He knows how to work scenery

Aike and Hirata were both in the soccer club, so it would make sense that they were friends. Those two's friendship could be our way to spy on Class A, but not without some manipulation

Yahiko: Oh it's Class C trash huh?

Teppei: Yeah it seems that they are taken a lot of room up. Taro-Kun, why are you with this trash?

Karuizawa: Oh shaddup. You got wiped last exam and we will do it again.

Hirata: Kei that wasn't very nice!

Teppei: That's a right, control your dog Hirata

Teppei sneered at Karuizawa, and the two got into a heated stare down. Teppei Araki of Class 1-A had green hair and glasses. (Reference for Assassination Classroom fans. Highly recommend watching it, ugly cried at the end)

Aike: Araki-Kun, I am just enjoying time with my friends, please do not interrupt us

Yahiko: Yeah? What if you're a traitor?

Katsuragi: Totsuka, silence! You must control yourself

Yahiko: Haah, fine Katsuragi-San...

The Class A students left and the rest go the day was peaceful. We went to the pool, played volleyball and had a good time...until someone had to ruin it

Ayanokoji: So Chabashira-Sensei, why'd you cal me here?

Chabashira: It's simple Ayanokoji-Kun. A man called the school and asked for your expulsion.

We were sitting on the in ship theater, with a play of the Greek myth Icarus. It is the tale of a boy who strove to en free, and so his father made him wax wings, however, he flew to close to the sun; and hai with his melted, and he drowned. Maybe it's symbolic

Ayanokoji: I see...

Chabashira: Of course, he offered a heavy sum of money to the school. The school refused, and I was informed of this. Whoever that man was will likely try to get you out to this school, and as your teacher it is my job to protect you. However, if you do not continue to strive for Class A...I might just turn a blind eye to that man's attempts...

Ayanokoji: So you are blackmailing me?

Chabashira: No, simply making a deal

This is one of those moments where I almost wish I had a different homeroom teacher. Until I realize that Hoshinomya-Sensei would molest me and that would be a case

Ayanokoji: I see...I will be going now

I dropped my facade and stared coldly into her eyes to see her shiver a bit, and then I walked away. That man will stop at nothing to take me back

But it doesn't matter. Nothing matters. Those who I call my classmates. Acquaintances. Friends. At the end of the day, that doesn't matter. Because at the end of the day, those words are nothing more than covers for the word tool. No matter what I feel, no matter my connection, they are all part of my toolbox. I don't care what I have to do. Who I have to hurt. Who I have to break. I will do whatever it takes to avoid that man, and have my freedom

I will win no matter what the cost

Author: I did the thing everyone! The famous monologue has been written, what did you think of it? We are embarking on the roller coaster of volume three and the Zodiac Killer Exam, so buckle up, and have a good day! See you next time I update!

Chapter 18: Zodiac

Ayanokoji Pov

On this very morning, the next special exam would start. Many students were apprehensive, but determination burned in the eyes of the Class A students. They had lost last time, and were embarrassed. They were going to prove their worth

Class C and Class B had the same determination. They wouldn't lose after such a win. They felt they were invincible. But no one can win every time. But I will try my hardest to win. Chabashira had blackmailed me, and after that, we had a strange conversation

Flashback

I will win no matter what the cost

Ayanokoji: Chabashira-Sensei, do you think society is equal?

Chabashira: Are you really asking me this now?

Chabashira lit a cigarette while she sighed. The play in front of was reaching the conclusion.

Chabashira: Haah, well if I had to say...Equality is possible...just very idealistic

Ayanokoji: Objectively you are wrong. Society is unequal from the moment we are born

Chabashira: Don't tell me you really believe that genetic genius crap. Tomonari has debates with Sakayanagi Arisu of Class A about that. I suppose that makes you even more befitting of Class A

Ayanokoji: That is but one inequality in out world but that can be changed. Hard work, dedication-Think if Sudo Ken. He was an idiot before but he had slightly matured, even if only by a few marks. Regardless of that, society is unequal due to the economic, political, medical fields. Many are born with disabilities, other healthy. Some are born in poverty, others rich and pampered

Chabashira: Tell this to the guidance counselor, not me

Ayanokoji: Yes, yes Chabashira-Sensei, I am sure you are quite busy blackmailing your students.

I walked away as the play finished with the father cradling his son Icarus, who had flown too close to the sun. I suppose Chabashira-Sensei has flown too close to the sun

Present

I received a ping on my phone and looked to see an email on my phone stating a date and time, as well as a zodiac. Mine was Cancer, the water sign I believe. I am not too knowledgeable on the zodiacs, apart from my zodiacs personality traits and my comparability with the other signs.

Time: 3:00pm

Be punctual, or you may suffer a demerit in the coming exam

So if anyone were to not make it on time, they would suffer a consequence. I imagine many would make sure to get there early. I had time to kill before there exam start, so I decided to read a book to get my mind in the zone

I approached the room I was assigned to and I entered. In the room were 2 of my classmates, 3 Class C students, 1 Class B student, and 3 Class A students. There were four empty seats, for a total of twelve. I can assume that each class has 3 members per group. But I hurt of 160, there are 12 zodiacs, and 12x12 is 144, so what happens to the remaining 16?

I sat down in my chair, and the remaining students came into the room.

I examined the students around me: Ichinose Honami, Shibata So, Hamaguchi Tetsuya of Class B

From Class A: Yahiko Totsuka, Teppei Araki, Hashimoto Masayoshi

Class D: Ibuki Mio, Albert Yamada, Manabe Shiho

And from my Class C: Me, Karuizawa Kei, Sotomura Hideo

Sakagami, the homeroom teacher of Class C stood in front of us and held a clipboard in his hand.

Sakagami: So it seems no one is absent; good. This is the Zodiac Killer Exam. As you can see, you have all been divided into the zodiacs from Western culture, and this is the Cancer group. There is a VIP in this group, and they must remain hidden. This VIP has the ability to "eliminate" one person in their group. This person cannot participate in this exam, and if they attempt to return to the group, they will suffer a 100-class point demerit. There are five outcomes to this exam: The first which involves the VIP being found out and reported before midnight on the fifth day of the exam. You will report the VIP to the instructor presiding over your group, this being me. The class that correctly guessed the VIP will gain 50 class points, and the class of the VIP loses 50 class points. The second outcome: The VIP is incorrectly guessed before midnight of the fifth day. In this case, the person who incorrectly guessed, their class loses 50 class points, which are then transferred to the VIP's class. The VIP will also gain 1,000,000 private points. The third result: No report is sent it the instructor before midnight of the fifth day. The VIP gains 150 class points, and the other classes lose 50 points each. Result 4: The VIP's class sends a result in. If this occurs, the three people in the group will be disqualified and will lose 50 class points which will be added to the winning class after. In this case, that group's exam resets with a new VIP being chosen. All the other results still apply, but with an extra 50 class point bonus. The 5th result: The VIP turns themself in by reporting three self to the school, and everyone in the group gowns 2,000,000 private points.

5 results in one exam? That's complicated, needlessly so. The third result may seem impossible, but it can be achieved because no class wants to only take the 50-point loss due to an incorrect guess, leading to a stalemate. In that situation, that could very well topple any class in moments. This exam could easily be a game changer. Class C could fall to the bottom if this isn't played correctly

Sakagami: The VIP has already been told before this meeting, so to the VIP, I wish you the best of luck. May the odds be ever in your favor

He whipped out a bow and arrow and cawed like a mockingbird before shooting the arrow at me-I'm kidding that didn't happen, instead, he set an alarm on the board for one hour

Sakagami: The groups will have an hour of deliberation in the morning and afternoon, so two hours total. Any means may be used to find the VIP, of course, violence is not allowed. With all said and done, any questions?

I raised my hand

Ayanokoji: From what I understand, there are 12 students for each zodiac, so what happened to the other 16 students?

Sakagami: See the school has put them in a special group. The Planet X group. That group follows the same rules, but they have an extra result. In their case, the sixth result goes as follows: In the case that the VIP is found out before midnight on the fifth day, the members of Planet X can vote to expel the VIP of that group the day after the exam is over, however, if the VIP is expelled, their class gains a powerful advantage in the next exam

In Planet X, it seems the VIP is in a fight for their life. Everyone here released a relieved sigh, thankful they weren't in Planet X. I will have to monitor the members of Planet X very closely, to see if I can find who the VIP is, and to see if they are worth expulsion and the possible boon to the class

Sakagami: It seems there are no more questions

Let the First Years Zodiac Exam Begin!

Author: Cliffhanger! How cool, I am such a great author Fr Fr. Feed my ego please. Let's see how this exam goes, so buckle up and get ready for the show. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 19: Cancer Group

Ayanokoji Pov

Sakagami: Let the exam begin!

Sakagami started the timer, and the hour started. He then walked out of the room, leaving the students alone. Everyone sat in silence, unknowing of what to do

Ichinose: Soooooo...does the VIP want to give themselves up?

Everyone looked at each other wearily as they thought about who could be the VIP. Manabe didn't make eye contact with anyone, but that could be chalked up to the fact that I know what she did to Karuizawa. On the other hand, she could be a VIP and a horrible actor. I have seen her when she lies. She lies to everyone about many things and is a good actor at selling the lie. Too bad I saw through it.

Yahiko had a pissed expression as he surveyed the group. He seemed heavily displeased that he would be with us, talking to us for the next 5 days. He also probably missed his precious Katsuragi-Sama. Teppei seemed stoked, but not to make friends

He leaned over to Yahiko and whispered something. I picked up words about winning, boosting himself, and Katsuragi. Simp

Hashimoto: Uh, we heard that dude. Keep your simp-hood to yourself bro.

Yahiko: Oh sorry Hashimoto-Kun, perhaps we interrupted your dreams of fornication with the crippled loli

Karuizawa: Could you guys not be so loud and annoying?

Karuizawa spoke up about her annoyance at the two talking about vulgar topics.

Manabe: Shut up ugly! You provably sleep around just like how you probably slept with Hirata you slu-

Ayanokoji: Everyone calm down!

Teppei: Shut up Class C dweeb!

Ichinose: Everyone please calm down!

Ichinose tried my approach and it failed. Everyone was bickering and yelling at each other. I stood up and slammed my hands onto the table. A few people jumped a bit

Ayanokoji: If we continue bickering like this, 9 of us will lose and three of us will win big time. We need to find the VIP so we can win win!

Yahiko: Shut up you lo-

Hashimoto: No, let him cook!

Surprisingly, Hashimoto backed me up, and most everyone agreed, minus Teppei and Yahiko.

Yahiko: No, we are not doing this crap

Teppei and Yahiko walk to the corner of the room and start playing games on their phones. If I had to guess, they don't plan on making a move until Katsuragi orders them to make the move

Ibuki: Stupid Class A brats.

Manabe: Yeah we will totally surpass your sorry butts

Albert: Manabe-San, please do not be so mean

Manabe: Uh I don't speak English weirdo

Ichinose: Manabe-San, there's no need to be so cruel

Manabe: Shut up Milkers

Shibata: Oh that's just cruel!

Once again, the group was on the verge of collapse, but the argument slowed at a point where Hashimoto jumped in

Hashimoto: How about we all play a card game to learn about each other. The winner can ask someone else a single question!

Albert: K

Ayanokoji: Let's do this! How about we play Bullsheet!

'Bullshit' is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. First, you deal out all the cards in the deck. Then, each turn is played as followed:
Player 1 places any number of cards face down in a stack and claims they are all aces. They must play at least one card, so may be forced to lie.
Any player can call bullshit if they don't believe player 1.
If player 1 lied, then they pick up all the face-down cards, including any that were put down on previous turns. If player 1 told the truth, the bullshit-calling player picks up all the cards. If no-one called bullshit, then play just continues.
Either way, it's player 2's turn and they add cards to the stack claiming they are all 2's.
The game continues like this, incrementing the card each turn all the way to the king and then restarting with the ace.
The game is over when one player gets rid of all their cards.

A game of truth and lies. My favorite!

Hashimoto: Yo Baldie enthusiasts, you in?

Teppei: Not interested!

Ichinose: Why? Are you afraid you will be caught because you are the VIP? If you were VIP, it would be in your best interest to participate, but it could be you trying to subvert expectations? That could make you suspect number one! So you may just cost your class the win and be thrown overboard.

Ichinose laid out the logic and smiled at the end as Yahiko and Teppei rolled their eyes and walked over and took a seat. Everyone received 4 cards, and the spare four were placed in a side deck, a bonus punishment for the first one to lose a bet.

Sotomura has the ace of spades and placed it down first. It followed with me, and I placed down a two

Yahiko: Bullsheet!

Yahiko took six cards after he discovered I didn't lie. Everything progressed normally until Sotomura told a lie followed by Ibuki screeching across the table. Sotomura took up 13 cards.

The game progressed until I had come out on too as I placed down my last card. Everyone scream Bullsheet but I told the truth.

Ayanokoji: Albert-Kun, how did Ryuen put you under his control?

Albert looked at Ibuki and she nodded.

Ibuki: Manabe if you tell Ryuen what happened with Albert, I will slaughter you

Manabe quickly nodded and looked away.

Albert: Ryuen-Sama wore me down mentally. After that, I started to be sloppy and make mistakes. And in a fight, he overwhelmed me

That was the information I needed. To prevent him taking down strong members of my class, I sought to know how he took down the gentle giant Albert. He sued fear to keep most in line, but he mentally tortured the strong to make them sloppy, where he would claim victory

Ayanokoji: I see. Thank you for that Albert-Kun. I'm sorry that happened to you.

Albert: Thanks man

Albert thanked me after I spoke fluent English to him. I knew many languages per the white room, so I spoke fluent English.

The timer rang and Sakagami entered the room and we all files out. Hashimoto approached me.

Hashimoto: Yo, the princess wants to see you. Meet her in the on ship library, ok?

Ayanokoji: Haah, will do

Author: Start of the Zodiac killer exam people! I laid clues t who the VIP was in this and last chapter, so if you find out who it so, please don't spoil in the comments. You can discuss who you think it is though! Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 20: Sakayanagi-Sama Love is War

Ayanokoji Pov

I approached the massive doors of the library and pushed them open. The doors were cold and smooth as I pushed them open and stepped into the library. Shelves lined the walls and hundreds of thousands, if not millions of books were on the shelves.

I approached a side area of the room where I saw Sakayanagi sitting at a table reading a few books

Sakayanagi: So you have finally arrived Ayanokoji-Kun?

Ayanokoji: Yeah what do you need me for?

Sakayanagi took her bag and placed it on the table. She took a book front the bag called 101 Psychological Tests To Find Love. Ok wtf-

Sakayanagi: Let's play this Ayanokoji-Kun

Ayanokoji: Ooh aah sorry I kinda gotta talk with my class

Sakayanagi: If you leave I will tell everyone about the White Room

Ayanokoji: Psychology is pretty cool right?

I did a complete 180 but who can blame me? If anyone finds out, my Highschool life will be dead in a ditch, just like Sakayanagi if she leaks the info. That Man will take revenge on her like it's nobody's business

Sakayanagi: I also invited a few others!

I heard footsteps from behind me and I began to regret my decision to come here today

Horikita: Sakayanagi-San, what did you need?

Ichinose: Yeah, did you need to confide with us?

Hashimoto: You can always confide in me princess.

Sakayanagi: Hashimoto-Kun, no. I called you all here to do some psychological tests.

Horikita turned on her heels but Hashimoto grabbed her and forced her to sit in a chair. Hashimoto was actually stronger than he let on. He truly will be a force to be reckoned with, however, he is definitely a fickle individual

Hashimoto will flock to those who can pay, so if I offered 20 million points, he would throw Sakayanagi into the dumpster immediately, but the reverse is also true

Sakayanagi: In a field of flowers, you are allowed to pick any amount of flowers. How many will you choose?

Well...I would take enough to make a bouquet to plant. Gardening seems like an interesting past time to calm down. Mendel experimented with plants and found the secrets of genetics. Plants are enriched in knowledge and calming attributes, but I digress

Ichinose: I would take a whole truck load and then give them out to people!

Horikita: I would take one or two

Hashimoto: I would take a whole bouquet and give it to someone

Hashimoto the romantic, Ichinose the charitable, and Horikita the minimalist. Sakayanagi shocked us all

Sakayanagi: All of them. I will take the whole field.

Ichinose: All of them? Isn't that a bit too greedy?

Horikita: On the contrary Ichinose-San, it is not greedy. What would be greedy would be to go to another field

Sakayanagi: Correct Horikita-San. Question 2: You are walking on a dark path, and someone taps you on the shoulder. Who is it?

Hmm. If I were on a dark path...That Man would be behind me. He would have a taser and a large sack with him.

Horikita: My ni-San.

Hashimoto: Masumi-Chan.

Ichinose: My mother

Sakayanagi almost dry heaves at our responses.

Sakayanagi: Never mind. Your answers were entertaining fufufu

We all got up to leave but Horikita grabbed my arm.

Horikita: Class Meeting. Now.

The class met in a large meeting room which was actually one of the exam rooms. When the exam wasn't happening, the rooms are open for use. We all gathered inside, but luckily the rooms were large and had some couches to the side

Ayanokoji: Alright everyone, let's discuss exam strategies. Any ideas?

Horikita: I think we should reveal the VIP's here and then tell them who to eliminate. If each VIP can eliminate one person, we can target individuals who get close to discovering the VIP.

Hirata: I agree. We should target those who's re perceptive or who are close to the VIP. And if possible eliminate those like Ryuen and Sakayanagi.

Ayanokoji: That is a good course of action, but we should choose our targets carefully. Would the VIP's step forward?

Sato of the Gemini group, Onodera of the Aries group, and Yamauchi of the Capricorn group. Yamauchi's idiocy might cost us in the exam. He is infamous for his lack of ability to keep his lips shut, especially when LOUDLY RATING THE GIRLS IN CLASS

Kikyo: To my knowledge, Ryuen and Sakayanagi are not in any of those groups. That's too bad to be honest, but we can still work around this!

Ayanokoji: Agreed, but who's in Planet X?

Sudo, Horikita, Haruka, Hondo stepped forward. Good thing they weren't the VIP, but I wonder what that boon could be.
Sakagami-Sensei said 'can vote' like it was optional, so I wonder how strong this boom is.

Ayanokoji: Let's call it a day for now. We have very little info to work with, but everyone please be observant!

Everyone went their separate ways, and I made my way to the top deck to meet with someone. The moon rose slowly over the waves as the boat slowly moved through the ocean.

Kikyo: What do you want?

Kikyo asked in a gruff annoyed voice. It seems all the time talking to people with no opportunity to safely vent was wearing her down

Ayanokoji: Hey I just wanted to ask how it was going. You seemed to be worn down

Kikyo: Yeah. There is no where for em to safely vent on this ship. When we get back I am going to have to play catch-up with the venting. I thought I was good at hiding it though, how did you know?

Ayanokoji: I dunno, a gut feeling I guess.

Kikyo: So that's why you'd asked me up here? To ask me questions about something you already knew? You should really treat me better, I might just rebel one day

My eyes snapped up towards her as I looked coldly at her. She shivered and backed up into the railing. I walked up to her and she had no where to run

Ayanokoji: Would you mind repeating that?

Kikyo: I-it was just a joke you idiot.

Ayanokoji: Good. If you ever rebel, I will crush you.

Kikyo nodded her head quickly. We both had similar status so if she launched an attack, if I played my words right I could crush her without even looking. A few fake tears and clever word play could repel her

I backed off and I saw she was blushing? Is she sick?

Ayanokoji: Are you sick?

I pressed my hand to her forehead and she leapt away.

Kikyo: N-no I'm fine. You don't just touch girl's foreheads like that. Then you would be labeled a pervert y'know. Then again, you could get away with it.

Ayanokoji: Hehe yeah. The perks of popularity I guess.

Kikyo: Mhm, you get it. Popularity has its benefits. Anyways I am gonna go for tonight. See ya tomorrow Kiyotaka-Kun!

Kikyo waved goodbye as she walked down the steps. The exam will continue tomorrow, and I plan on pushing the group forward a bit more. I have a few VIP suspects, but that list needs it be narrowed down. I also have to find out before the other classes or they might get the class points.

Author: Hello everyone! Thanks OsorenaFear (Using the normal @ wasn't working)for pointing out some errors I made. It was a real help so check some fanfics they wrote. They're pretty good! Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 21: Moral Compass

Ayanokoji Pov

I woke up bright and early, for I had a meeting with someone. I did the normal work out, obviously sneaking out of my room to avoid waking my roommates.

I will admit, I am not satisfied with the way our class has progressed. Of course, we made some good victories, but certain members of our class are not going to meet their potentials.

Horikita Suzune was the Ice Princess of our class. After I tore into her the night after her fight with Elder Horikita, she started mini toy accepting lunch invitations and participating in class discussions. However, her potential is great, to the point where she could surpass the likes of Sakayanagi and Elder Horikita. In the case I am unable to lead the class, it would be helpful to have a backup leader like Horikita.

I went to a popular breakfast spot, but at this time in the morning, there were barely any students around, and most of them were third years who were having a rather taxing exam.

Horikita: Why'd you call me here Ayanokoji-Kun?

Horikita walked up to the table and sat down. She seemed to act as she normally does so thankfully walking up early won't ruin her judgment

Ayanokoji: Straight to the point huh? Well we should get breakfast first. I am starving, what about you?

Horikita: I figured you would busy me with a breakfast first.

A waitress approached us with a notepad.

Waitress: Hello there! I see you two are able to get the couples discount? That's good...oh how I miss young love

The waitress was an older woman who looked to the sky. Jesus lady I only wanted pancakes not your emotional baggage. But that couples discount

Horikita: We aren-

Ayanokoji: We are a couple, so could I get a pancake with orange juice please? Suzune what about you?

I called Horikita by her first name to make this look legit, but she gave me the deadliest stare. I almost shivered under her gaze

Horikita: Right, well I will have the French toast with orange juice

As the waitress walked away, Horikita yanked out her math compass and practically leapt over the table to stab at me. No one seemed to notice her attempt to assault me since we were in a secluded area

Ayanokoji: Are you trying to kill me or something? Was it that bad that I got us a discount?

Horikita: I am trying to kill you!

Horikita walked back to her chair after stabbing my shoulder.

Horikita: What do you want?

Ayanokoji: Well I was wondering if you wanted to become more involved with leading the class

Horikita's eyes lit up as soon as I finished my sentence, but her eyes soon narrowed

Horikita: What's the catch?

Ayanokoji: Well it's simple: There's no catch. You have the most potential out of everyone in the class.

Horikita seemed to ponder it and then her cheeks flushed red a bit before she got a grip.

Horikita: What about people like Kushida and Hirata?

A valid question. Hirata was athletic and an honors student, and Kikyo has a large circle spanning the whole school, and she too is an honor student

Ayanokoji: I choose you because Hirata couldn't do what's necessary to lead, and we both know this, but Kikyo might act too brashly to get rid of people she dislikes. You can do what's necessary and have more room for growth than either of them

Horikita: I would be foolish not to accept. So I accept, to guide our class up to Class A.

That phrasing shows she really has matured. Before she would have stated the class as "this class" not "our class." I feel like a father who has watched his little girl grow up. I could feel like crying right now...oh wait.

Ayanokoji: What do you think of Koenji?

Horikita: That came out of nowhere? But I think he has great skills just he holds back too much. In a way, he is the most defective in our class

Ayanokoji: I am suspicious of him...You would think someone like him would have withdrew during the island exam.

Horikita: Could him actually training in the jungle be the reason? I doubt that though, don't you?

Suddenly, a notification appeared on our phone

Taurus Group Exam Complete

Results will be announced after midnight of the 5th day

A group has already finished?

Horikita: Hey...Wasn't Koenji in the Taurus group?

Ayanokoji: Do you think Koenji did a random guess so eh could quit the exam?

Horikita: Damnit, you are probably right about that. So we might have lost 50 class points because of Koenji?

Ayanokoji: Perhaps so...If so, that puts us at a disadvantage now, already perhaps losing class points

The waitress returned with the meal, and of course we had the discount which brought back Horikita's fiery rage

The time was 10:00am and the second meeting of the exam commenced. Everyone was on time once more and slowly the chatter picked up. Teppei and Yahiko sat out again and simply watched the exam go down. Hashimoto was still an active participant. So that's Katsuragi's move. It seems that Class A is still in turmoil, even if Katsuragi was now the minority. After the previous exam, the Sakayanagi faction ruled with the majority of 75%.

Katsuragi decided to have his followers sit out, likely for the late game to have stressed class guess one of the Katsuragi members. He will likely try to use that to agin more followers. Sakayanagi seems to like the cooperative method, and will try to deduce who the VIP is.

Class D seemed a bit confident and participated in the group. Could they have and the VIP in the Taurus group? Yeah very likely. Ryuen probably also had a strong strategy which the classes should catch onto.

Class B seemed weary but they still participated as usual.

Hashimoto: Let's play another game! I was thinking...Rock Paper Scissors. Since there are ten participating people, we split up into 5 groups of 2. The winner of each game can ask the other person a question. Who wants to play?

Everyone apart from Yahiko and Teppei participated. I was paired up with Hashimoto and we began our

Ayanokoji and Hashimoto: Rock, Paper, Scissors—Shoot!

I put out rock, but Hashimoto put out paper.

Hashimoto: Who do you think the VIP is?

Hashimoto asked a straight question about the exam. Should I answer straight or not. He might be the VIP, and if I say my true suspicions he might eliminate me.

Ayanokoji: Honestly? I think it's Manabe. I think she has been a lot more quiet than she usually is...

Hashimoto: Hmm yeah maybe. I haven't really paid any attention to her since she isn't that strong of an opponent.

So Hashimoto has been cataloging people based off their strengths and weaknesses.

Ayanokoji: What do you think of me strength wise?

Hashimoto: I think you are a strong opponent and all that, but I wonder if you can contend with the Princess. And there is something strange about you. You were in Class D, yet you're perfect at a lot of things...What's your defect?

It seems my skills have attracted attention yea, but to the more critical members of the student body, they want to dig into my backstory. Hashimoto is a shrewd man indeed.

Ayanokoji: Well there is something in my past I simply don't want to talk about.

I pretended to be flustered and scratched my neck. Hashimoto gave me a knowing look, shrugged and walked away. Everyone else was finishing the game when I was approached by Ichinose

Ichinose: Hey Ayanokoji-Kun, can we meet up after the meeting?

Ayanokoji: Uhm sure!

After the exam, I met with Ichinose in the karaoke room. I dragged Horikita along with me and when we entered the room, I saw Ichinose and Chichiro

Ichinose: Thank you for coming Ayanokoji-Kun, Horikita-San...

Ayanokoji: Sorry, I brought Horikita-San along since she is one of the class leaders...

Ichinose: It's fine...we need to talk. I need a favor from your class. Chichiro-Chan here is the VIP of Planet X, and if we lose in Planet X, Chichiro-Chan may be up for expulsion. So could we make a deal? If we lose in Planet X, your class won't vote to expel Chichiro?

Ayanokoji: Hmm, well if it's a deal, can our class put our own terms on? You must tell us the class's VIPs. I am recording this and I promise we will not report your VIP's, but I need to se sit there is a pattern and to see which members of the groups we shouldn't report. And we also want a favor for this. Is that a deal?

Ichinose looked at Chichiro and then back at me. Ichinose breathes deeply and nodded

Ichinose: For Chichiro-Chan, I'll do it

Author: Next chapter will cover what's going on in Ichinose class situation. Have a great day, and see you next time I update!

Chapter 22: Will of Steel

Horikita Pov

Ayanokoji and Ichinose finished their deal and we all split up. Seriously what is up with Ayanokoji? He seems to care about the class, but I kinda get the vibe that at the end of the day he will go as far as he needs to.

We found out the Class B VIP's are Amikura, Kobashi, Haruto Yonezu, as well as Shiranami Chihiro

I went to the ships library and sat down and began to read Crime and Punishment for the 3rd time. Some might think I am weird for that, but I think the nuances of this book attract me back to it.

Tachibana: Hey, are you Horikita Suzune?

A sweet voice rang into my ears. It seems like I'm getting no time to myself. The girls who I share my room with, this exam, and Ayanokoji.

Horikita: Yeah that's me, what do you need?

I looked up and almost gasped. It was Tachibana Akane, from Manabu's class. Why is she here?

Tachibana: Your brother, the Student Council President wants to see you. Please come with me

My breath was caught in my throat as I nodded and followed Tachibana. He wanted to see me? Why? I had reached out before but he doesn't even read the message...

We approached the door of a meeting room and Tachibana opened it. On the door was a sign saying "Student Council Office"

Tachibana: I have brought your younger sister. I will take my leave now.

Tachibana bowed and left the room. I began to observe the room. There was a mini-fridge in the corner and a long table with a long window. At the head of the table was my older brother

Manabu: Hello Suzune

Horikita: Hello Manabu

The air was thick with awkwardness as I sat at the seat opposite of Manabu

Manabu: So I wanted to ask about your relationship with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. Are you friends with him?

Horikita: I...

I had to think. See, he is nice to me, and I wouldn't entirely object if he asked me if we wanted to hang out with some others. After I started hanging out with the people in our class, I realized it's pretty fun to have friends. So I suppose, Ayanokoji pushed me forward...as my friend

Horikita: Yes, yes he is. I have made some other friends...

Manabu actually looked a bit surprised at that. He leaned closer across the table

Manabu: Really? How did that happen

I told him about what had happened. How I made friends, how I considered Ayanokoji as my friend. At the end, he smiled.

Manabu: Keep growing Suzune, and you may be able to surpass me

The door opened and I saw a boy and girl enter the room with Tachibana looking in and mouthing the words "I'm sorry"

Nagumo: Hello Horikita-Senpai, Horikita-Chan.

Asahina: Oh so this is Horikita-Senpai's little sister?

Two members of the student council: Vice-President Nagumo Miyabi and Student Council Treasurer Asahina Nazuna

Tachibana: Nagumo-Kun, Asahina-San, Horikita-San is having a private conversation so please leave!

Nagumo: To be fair, we are going to have a student council meeting around now, so it's not our fault

???: Even so, we should have waited

Kiriyama Ikuto, the Student Council 2nd Year Secretary who served under the second year members, just like how Tachibana was the secretary of the third year students

Horikita: Oh well I will leave now anyways.

I was about to leave however Nagumo walked over to me

Nagumo: Ah you're just going to leave? You should sit in and watch your precious older brother do his work

Manabu: No the Student Council meetings are not wanna to be seen by non-members

Nagumo: Haah, well Horikita-Chan, let's exchange contact info!

Kiriyama: Nagumo-San please keep your hormones under control, and don't flirt with Horikita-Senpai's sister right in front of him.

Kiriyama stepped in between Nagumo and I, and I took my chance to walk out of the room. Nagumo was a strange figure indeed...

I met with the Planet X group as we all sat down. The members of the group were:

Of Class C: Sudo Ken, Hasebe Haruka, Hondo Ryotaro, and I

In Class D: Ryuen Kakeru, Shiina Hiyori, Tokito Hiroya, Nishino Takeko

In Class B: Himeno Yuki, Shiranami Chihiro, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Ando Sayo

Class A: Yamamura Miki, Katsuragi Kohei, Morishige Takuro, Yano Koharu

We all sat down and the one to start the conversation was Shiina

Shiina: So has anyone read any good books recently?

Sudo: Sorry but no, I have been busy practicing basketball. This ship has its own court for basketball and stuff

Tokito: Oh yeah I heard you are one of the stars, that's pretty good.

Sudo: Yeah thanks du-

Tokito: For a monkey yeah.

Sudo stood up and was about to reach over to biatch slap Tokito, but I grabbed his arm

Horikita: Sudo-Kun, get a grip. Class D is just trying to provoke you

I glared at Ryuen but he only chuckled and stared right back at me.

Himeno: Would you people stop arguing?

Katsuragi: Yes, we are here for an exam, not a fight.

Ryuen: Kukuku, but we are playing the exam Baldie. We are using the tools we have to win, what are you doing though? Fighting a crippled loli?

Katsuragi narrowed his eyes and Ryuen once again responded

Shiranami: C-can everyone stop fighting?

Ryuen: Why, did you're fantasy with Ichinose get interrupted by us?

Everyone gasped and Shiranami looked away

Ryuen: Kukuku, So I was right huh? The funny part is I purely guessed that too!

Shiranami: Why are you so mean all the time? You are just an awful person!

Kanzaki: She's right Ryuen, she's right. You are just a mean and awful person who can do nothing but be mean to people!

Ryuen pretended to wipe a tear away and snickered

Ryuen: Do you really think I would be hurt by you My Little Pony wannabes? Your class is so pathetic and just worry about friendship, but guess what?

Friendship isn't magic

Author: Double update in one day?! Who saw that coming? Yeah I had the day to myself so I wrote two chapters. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 23: Cornered Animal

Ayanokoji Pov

Kikyo: So that's basically the gist of it.

Kikyo ended her long wonder speech with a angry sigh. After our meetings we, had received the notification:

Capricorn Group Exam completed

Results will be announced after midnight of the 5th day

What is going on?! First the Taurus group, and now the Capricorn group? Whoever's doing this could be purposefully screwing their own class over or they are a master of deception and know when someone is lying. Kikyo heard from people in that group and they attested that the entire meeting, Class D was targeting Yamauchi for seemingly their own enjoyment.

Kikyo: I kinda wish I was on the Capricorn group. Seeing Yamauchi be ripped apart by Class D would have been so nice. He pisses me off, the way he ogles at my body.

Ayanokoji: I understand that, but aren't you worried about the implications of this? Assuming there was someone in Class D who was the VIP in the Taurus group, and Class D guessed Yamauchi, that puts us in easy striking distance

A/N: Forgot Class Points After Island!

Class A-974
Class B-857
Class C-807
Class D- 635

If what I said was correct, at the rate we are going, Class D is going to overtake us. I have my suspicions on who the VIP is for the Cancer group, so if I'm correct that will nullify one loss we faced. I can only hope that Sato and Onodera can keep their identities secret and the others can find the VIPs. I already know Class B's VIPs but per the agreement I can't report them.

Haah, this exam is one big problem for our class...

Time skip

I went to the meeting room at 10:00am and everyone was there except Manabe. Sakagami was in the room as well

Sakagami: Good it seems everyone has arrived. The VIP has used their elimination ability and Manabe Shiho is forbidden from participating in this exam. That is all.

Sakagami started the timer and left the room. Ibuki glared and looked at everyone. Albert sat still as stone, and a few people had to double take to make sure he was still breathing. Even if they weren't close to Manabe, they could feel a sense of isolation, having less members than the others

Ichinose, who was sitting next to me, had stood up and advanced to the head of the table. She stood as firm and as solid as she could as if she was trying to be like a wall

Ichinose: Listen everyone, I know we have all seen the Taurus and Capricorn groups end the examination. If I had to guess, one class won both of those groups, so we can't be like those two groups. We need to find the VIP before that same class finds them. And if that same class has the VIP, all the more reasons to go after them. So I propose we pool all our points and then buy the VIP. I have 200,000 to add to the pot. Does anyone else want to donate?

No one else made a move. Ichinose's plan was idealistic at best. No one was going to screw their class over for a few points since their classmates would leak it.

Ibuki: Sorry Fairy Tale Princess, but I'm not paying for that crap. How do we know you won't just take the money and leave?

Ibuki looked annoyed as she stared at Ichinose. Ichinose stared back

Ichinose: I am trying to help ok?! What have you done this exam?

Shibata: Ichinose-Chan chill out. Ibuki-San probably is low on points and all...

Shibata immediately realized what he said and quickly apologized

Yahiko: Cause she's form Class D, that's why she doesn't have points

Yahiko smirked at Ibuki who gave him the glare of death. Ibuki stood up to advance towards him but Albert forced her down into her chair

Ibuki: If I were VIP, I would have eliminated your snotty face right out of the gate!

Ichinose: If you were VIP? Are we sure you didn't eliminate Manabe-San to try and throw the heat off of your class to go under the radar? And plus you don't seem to like Manabe-San do you?

So this was Ichinose's move. She figured that if she made an obviously untrustworthy plan, it would start an argument and she would be able to throw suspicion on someone. No one in Class B was the Cancer group VIP, and no one from Class C was the VIP so she went after Class D or A. Either one would negatively react to the plan

Hashimoto: That may be true, but I hear Ryuen keeps his dogs on a tight leash and taught them not to speak unless they have to. Then agin, Ibuki-San is one dog that can't be tamed

Hashimoto snickered and grinned at Ibuki as she glared at him. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

No one really knew where to go. But Hashimoto's remarks to Ibuki were strange. Hashimoto was by definition, a playboy. He plays with girls not with taunts but by messing up their minds and hearts. That, paired with the fact that Manabe was eliminated after I flaked to Hashimoto, my suspicions of him have gone up.

At the same time, this could be a scheme from Hashimoto to get people to report him only to find he wasn't the VIP. I can see through most people, but Hashimoto is a strong liar. That's the truest strength of Hashimoto Masayoshi.

There is one side effect of Hashimoto's schemes. Manabe at nature is a mean and cruel person. I had seen her bully Karuizawa, but after her elimination, she must be pissed off. So what else could that mean other than the worst thing for Karuizawa.

Karuizawa is going to suffer soon

Author: I'm so tired but three updates one day?! This might be my own critic but that might cost the quality idk. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 24: Little Diary of Horrors

Author: Before we hop in, sorry about not updating last night! I planned on doing so but got caught up in...binging Total Drama. But yeah let's hop into it!

Ayanokoji Pov
The breeze had turned to a chill has I walked through the halls of the ship. I couldn't help but shiver as I looked out the windows of the ship. The clouds were gathering in a dark crowd, threatening to storm in any minute.

I turned my eyes away from the coming storm and saw a figure walking away as someone attempted to reach after them. From the distance I was at, I couldn't tell who it was so I edged closer. The figure walking away stopped and as I got closer...

Hirata: Karuizawa-San wait!

Why was he calling her Karuizawa? If I remember correctly, everywhere else he called her Kei. Did they break up or something? Neither of them seem like the type to get into relationships for a day or two then jump ship

Karuizawa: Hirata-Kun, why won't you help me?! Those biatches are bullying me! You saw it yourself

Hirata: Karuizawa-San, it's not like I don't understand it's just I don't-

Karuizawa: Don't want to what? Don't want to hurt them?! Get it through your skull that you need t do something!

Karuizawa whipped around and stormed off as Hirata meekly stretched his hand out in attempt ti stop her but no words came out. I stared at the scene as Hirata sat down at a bench and I decided to show myself

Ayanokoji: Hey Hirata-Kun, I saw what happened...

Hirata: Eh?! Oh Ayanokoji-Kun it's just you. So...

Ayanokoji: Why were you two calling each other by each others family names? I though you guys were dating?!

Hirata: Well we are-erm well...

Hirata stared at the ground then sighed and looked up with a glum expression

Hirata: I think I can tell you this but...we aren't actually dating. We are faking it because Karuizawa was bullied...

I know she was having issues with some Class D girls but Hirata said "was" bullied. She was definitely bullied in her past, that would explain her rocky exterior and sassy attitude. It's just a way for her to protect herself

Hirata: She was bullied in junior high and she is being bullied by Manabe and her gang. She came to me and asked me to be her pretend boyfriend. Manabe and the others are still antagonizing her and we got in a fight. Do you know what we could do?

Hirata turned toward me with hope in his eyes. He had no idea what to do because, to be frank, he was a total pacifist.

Ayanokoji: Why not report the girls to the school? Or do we have no proof?

Hirata: We don't have proof and I don't know what to do.

Suddenly, I had an idea. A simply awful idea.

Ayanokoji: I will think about it and will get back to you ok?

Hirata nodded and we parted ways. I messaged Kikyo for something and she responded with what I needed, and preceded to message two people...

Timeskip

I stood on the catwalk above the storage room and stared down into the room that was lit by a red light. Outside, I could still hear the booming of lighting as the storm raged on. Karuizawa walked below me and shivered as I stuck to the shadows to avoid being seen. Karuizawa looked on her phone and shivered. I messaged her anonymously to meet me down here

Manabe: What do we have here? A certain biatch hiding in the ship like the rat she is!

Manabe came from behind Karuizawa as her minions formed a semi-circle locking Karuizawa in the middle

Karuizawa: Leave me alone you crazy biatch!

At this point I began to record.

Manabe sneered at Karuizawa and delivers a punch to Karuizawa's stomach and she coughed and fell to her knees. Manabe grabbed her hair and jerked it back and forth

Manabe and Co: Worthless, ugly, stupid, biatchy, slatty, whoure!

The girls yelled out all these insults as they slapped Karuizawa. To finish it, they took a bucket of water and dumped it all over Karuizawa and the snickered as they walked away. The room was silent apart from Karuizawa's muffled sobbing. Her body heaved and as she gasped for air in between her sobs

I walked down the steps and stood in front of Karuizawa who slowly looked up at me.

Karuizawa: A-Ayanokoji-Kun?! D-did you see anything?

Ayanokoji: Yeah, I saw everything.

Karuizawa: Please don't tell anyone please!

Ayanokoji: How far are you willing to go to protect your secret?

I stared coldly into her eyes and dropped my facade and she shivered. I was her friendly ikemen classmate, or at least I used to be. Karuizawa attempted to walk past me but I grabbed her arm and slammed her hard into the wall and she let out a cry of pain

Karuizawa: W-why are you doing this?

Ayanokoji: I'm the one asking questions. Now how far will you go to protect your secret?

I showed the recording on my phone of her being bullied and she sobbed slightly as it progressed

Karuizawa: Anything! I will do anything!

Ayanokoji: Really? Ok then, spread your legs

Karuizawa: H-huh?!

Ayanokoji: Did I stutter?

I threw her to the floor as she yelped in pain and silently cried as she slowly opened her legs

Karuizawa: So you were just a pervert t-this whole time h-huh?

Ayanokoji: That's enough. You can stop doing that now

Karuizawa closed her legs in shock

Ayanokoji: I am not after your body I just want to see how far you would go. (Besides Hornykoji needed some entertainment)

Karuizawa: W-why?! WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?!

Karuizawa screamed at me as she sobbed and laid on the floor. A pitiful sight really. Not that I cared

Ayanokoji: In exchange for not sharing your secret, you help me with whatever I want and tell no one of what happened. If you do, no one will believe you anyways, and once you do I will leak the video all over there forums, got it?

Karuizawa meekly nodded as I helped her stand up and returned to my facade

Ayanokoji: Alright go pick yourself up before you leave ok?

I stood nearby as she put on some makeup to hide her horrible condition and as she sprinted off a book dropped from her bag. I went over and picked it up and it was Karuizawa's diary.

I flipped through the pages and it was normal until it documented her bullies doing horrible things and one of the pages detailed how Karuizawa was going to unsliced herself, with "Kill yourself" written all over the page almost like claws. It seemed like her bullies at one point got the diary because one page consisted of insults like "Slat, whoure, biatch". Or could Karuizawa have written that?

Whatever, I snapped pictures of the pages and thought I would return the diary later. I went to the windows of the deck as the storm and thunder raged on and boomer in my ears. The rain fell against the windows. I fiddled with my phone and sent a message to Manabe anonymously with the the video attached

Anonymous

What will you do for me not to report this?

Attachment: One Video

Author: A chapter delving into Karuizawa Fr Fr. To those who celebrate it, Happy Easter! Have a good day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 24.5: Scars that won't heal

Karuizawa Pov

I sat in the shower of my room as I sank to the floor. I sobbed as the hot water cascaded over my body, over the scars that reminded me of what had been done to me.

It's even worse now. Someone I considered a friend is taking advantage of me and I'm now his little puppet, controlled by his strings. My body still aches from where I was beaten earlier, and I felt my body.

He had commanded me to spread my legs. Even if he only wanted to see how far I would go, that fear still plagued me. My heart thumped wildly like a bull who was just let out of its cage but I had the energy of a sloth. I wanted to curl up and die right here right now

Then, no one could hurt me. Not my father. Not Manabe. Not Ayanokoji.

I finally shut the water off and I stared into the mirror. My eyes were puffy from the crying and I pressed my face into a towel to clean myself off...

Manabe Pov

Manabe: Haah, that was satisfying! I had to blow off some steam since I got eliminated. That biatch had it coming!

Rio: Mhm yeah...but don't you think we went a little too far?

Manabe: Uh, no? She bullied Rika so she had it coming

Rio: But...what if we're the bullies?

Rio looked down at the table as we all sat around drinking juice. I had been absentmindedly scrolling on my phone when I shot her a glare. Rika was always so apprehensive about frickin EVERYTHING. Honestly, doing things with her is always so boring cause she always asks if what we're doing is right.

Ding

I received a message on my phone from anonymous

I gasped in horror as I played the video of what happened to Karuizawa. It was above us, had we really not realized someone had seen everything from above us?!

I quickly messaged back: Who are you?! What do you want?

Rio: Is something wrong Shiho-Chan?

Manabe: No nothing just have to answer this!

I quickly ran off to an isolated area of the ship and I called the number. Someone picked up and a deep gruff voice responded

Tell me who the Class D VIP's are, or I will leak this video and have you expelled

Manabe: What makes you think anyone will care for that Karuizawa biatch?!

???: This isn't a conversation. You might be fine; it what about Rika? If your class loses points, Ryuen will beat you all. After that, intense bullying. Rika might be traumatized and drop out, or worse...

My heart caught in my throat. I don't want Rika to suffer for my actions but this has to be a bluff?! Whoever this psycho is wouldn't dare do that

Manabe: Shut up you're just bluffing

???: Do you want to test me Manabe Shiho? Or should I end your Highschool life, AND Rei Rika's? The choice is yours...

Author: Hey people! I wanted to write something today but at the same time I didn't want to write too much, yeah whatever. We are approaching the end of volume 3 and due to my bad pacing, this exam will leak into V4, so the next volume will cover the remainder of summer vacation and stuff like that. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 25: Class D's Vengeance

Ayanokoji Pov
The storm raged on as the ship slowly moved through the waves. The waves crashed, the thunder boomed, and through it all, I was manipulating Manabe. I sent her the recording and forced her to accept my terms

I held the voice changer I received from Sotomura and spoke to Manabe on the other end of the phone.

Ayanokoji: So who are Class D's VIPs?

Manabe hesitated on the other end and stayed silent for a second but breathed in and spoke

Manabe: Well I don't know ALL of them. Ryuen told them all to individually message him but I do know my friend, Nanami Yabu is a VIP...

Ayanokoji: Hm? Ok what group is she in?

Manabe: She is from the Scorpio group. Can I go now?

Manabe said impatiently as I could hear her tapping her foot on the ground in annoyance

Ayanokoji: Yeah yeah sure. But this isn't the end of our calls, got it?

I hung up before she replied and I clicked the voice changer off and I sat on a bench reading. All of the sudden, a close boom of thunder was heard and the lights flickered. I looked to my phone to see the WiFi was out. I could use a break from people asking me to hang out so I welcomed it like it was the fun uncle at a family gathering

It seems the ship had a generator on standby for this exact situation. I walked to one of the meeting rooms for the exam but there was a sign hung on the door

'Due to technical issues, the 4th day of the exam has been cancelled. The exam will resume tomorrow but there will be no 4th day.'

No 4th day?! That is certainly a hinderance but eh, what can you do? Sue the school? Nobody is that crazy. Except Horikita who would sue them if anything went wrong

I heard footsteps and I looked to see Karuizawa who was scanning the sign. She looked at me and sprinted away at top speed. I can't blame her since I DID make her think I was about to rape her.

It was early morning on the final day of the exam. The 4th day was cancelled so was this technically the 4th day? It was the final day of the testing period so maybe 5th. I dunno, small town mystery.

I walked into the room at the first meeting and saw Sakagami at the head of the table. I say next to Karuizawa and her nails dig deep furrows into the leather armrest of the chair and she leaned as far away as she could from me. I ignored it since it didn't effect me and I didn't really care all that much.

Sakagami: This is the final day of the exam, this is also the final meeting. Use it well and remember to report your guesses by midnight.

Sakagami left and started the timer and people started to talk and ask questions. Things about who was the VIP, who would win the exam that stuff. I picked up my phone and began to draft an email to Sakagami-Sensei. I stood up and stared into the eyes of who was the VIP.

Ayanokoji: Hashimoto, are you the VIP?

Everyone stopped talking and looked over to me who was staring into Hashimoto's eyes. He grinned and kinda chuckled.

Hashimoto: What makes you think that? I didn't do anything suspicious did I?

Hashimoto was keeping cool but Teppei and Yahiko look like someone had revealed they watched Hentai in class. That may just be an analogy but that might actually be true now that I think about it

Ichinose: Yeah why do you think that Ayanokoji-Kun?

Ichinose stood and placed her hands on the desk as she stared at me and Hashimoto. Ibuki and Albert silently watched on in interest

Ayanokoji: I don't quite have to explain do I? But the thing that tipped me off was the fact that Hashimoto asked me a lot of questions, as if he was testing me. When I told him I figured Manabe was the VIP, she was eliminated by next meeting. I know it wasn't likely someone from Class D because Ibuki and Albert were surprised when Sakagami-Sensei revealed the VIP was already emailed what time they played, something the VIP wouldn't be surprised to know. I know it was no one from Class B deal to a deal we made.

Ibuki grimaced and looked away. She was angry she allowed herself to be read so easily. To be fair, she isn't a bad actor, I am just good at reading people.

Hashimoto: Mm that's an interesting theory you have there. Don't you want to wait to see if your suspicions are correct? I certainly would!

Teppei: Yeah don't you want to do that Ayanokoji?

Ayanokoji: That would be smart, but I have one more piece of evidence. Teppei, Yahiko? You sat out the majority of the exam other then to put your two sense in. Hashimoto however played with the group. In other groups, the Class A students sat out no matter which faction they belonged to. Hashimoto went against the plan to engage in the exam.

I held my phone out and everyone saw as I sent an email to Sakagami-Sensei stating Hashimoto as the VIP

Hashimoto: Hehehe, honestly you're something else! The princess let me do whatever since I doubted your strength since you were a defective before! But it seems you're the real deal. Yeah I was the VIP

Everyone gasped and looked at me with shock.

Hashimoto: Though I will watch out for you now. And I will find what your defect is, and when I find it...EVERYONE will know.

Sakagami entered and ushered us all outside of the meeting room and he closed the door.

Yahiko: HASHIMOTO YOU BASTARD! WHY DIDNT YOU JUST FALL IN LINE HUH?!

Hashimoto: Shut up Baldie fan, you accepted the hush money right?

Yahiko stormed off and flipped us all off. Teppei followed after him and flipped us off and Hashimoto still held his head high and strolled off leisurely. Everyone congratulated me except for Karuizawa who practically sprinted away as soon as possible

The clock moved to midnight and at 12:01, we all received a notification. I imaging most people were awake to see the results. Everyone else in the room were awake and curious about the results.

Zodiac Killer Exam Results

Class A-1030
Class B-760
Class C-590
Class D-705

I sighed and shut my phone off and ignored the distraught of my dorm mates. We lost. Class D surpassed us point wise and we were being demoted. But this exam had taught me something. There was no doubt about it

There was a traitor in my Class

Author: That's the end of V3! Honestly I haven't had much free time due to some projects and poetry I had to work on. I think it reflected in the way this exam played out but I'll do better next time to make it up to you. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Horkita Suzune SS-In the Spotlight

Horikita Pov

Ayanokoji had put me in position as one of Class C-I mean Class D's leaders with him, Hirata, and Kushida

Kushida and I hate each other but it seems we were both able to move past our differences and work for the class. That didn't stop her for being mean and cruel to me but whatever.

Luckily, in the downfall of the exam, no one blamed Ayanokoji for the defeat. For once, even Yamauchi was supporting him in the loss. Perhaps there is room for him to grow, but that potential is hard to gets when all he thinks about it "Boobies or Ars"

People even said it's not my fault either. I expected there to be backlash towards me, saying "Horikita lost the exam for us!" Or "If she didn't want the spotlight so bad, we would already be in Class B!"

Everyone held there heads eye in the defeat and at least they are showing motivation and are looking ahead to the future. The final leg of summer is coming up, so maybe, just maybe this will be the summer with some friends. This could be the summer of my life, a summer with friends

Author: Hey people! Another chapter later and all that fun stuff. I plan on using Volume 4 to set up Sports Festival and *Drum roll*. The culture festival. I really liked it in y2 v7, and it's replacing the camp exam since I don't get that one and didn't really like it. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Husbando Wars SS

Somewhere on the girls only forums, peace reigned. The girls talked about new hair products, new clothes and hot boys. They also talked about boys who should die. But one day, the Fan Clubs attacked. They swept through the forums causing an annual ritual known as the "Husbando wars"

Mayawaifu: Ayanokoji is best boy

Foxgirl: Sorry, I'm more of a Nagumo type girl

Flowerloverz: Bleh, Miyabi is annoying, TRUST ME

Foxgirl: Hol up, you call him by his first name?!

Flowerloverz: Trust me hon, he isn't all cracked up to what he actually is. He is annoying af, like he asks me to do his groceries

Gamer-Girl69: LMFAO. That's why Ayanokoji is best girl btw

KKgyaru : Best girl?! And also, Hirataanyone else

Gamer-Girl69: I'm not like other girls ok?! Also, Hirata is like if you crossed a vegan and Izama. A peace talking hippie

StalkerChan : Izama? Speak human not nerd

Fuk-A: Hahahahahhahaha no stfu. Ayanokoji best girl. And the biatch who said Hirata; no, just stop it

KK-Gyaru : Oml

Shizuku: Well I mean, we can all agree Kiyotaka is attractive to some agree right?

Demonic_Angel : Yea true that. Also, Shizuku? Wasn't that username for like an idol or something?

Book/Lover: Mm idk. He is into books so he is one of my best friends.

DominantGyaru : Wait, aren't you like Shitna? Or no Shorna right?

Book/Lover: Shiina, and you are?

BlueMother: Woah woah chill girls. We don't need to share our info online.

KK-Gyaru : Oh ya! With people like Yamauchi around it's hard to be comfortable

ForeignBlueberry : I am between Ayanokoji and Hirata but since Karuizawa took Hirata, I am going all in on the Ayanokoji

MayaWaifu : Sorry but NO. I am going all in on that hottie and I will fight you all!

Fufufu~Loli: The hype for Kiyotaka is high it seems, hm? Care to explain why you thirst over him?

StalkerChan : Cuz

Fufufu~Loli: ...

Strawberry: Oh dang. It seems like lots of girls like Ayanokoji huh?

FoxGirl: Don't forget Nagumo!

KK-Gyaru : Hirata is best boy!

Everyone: STFU

And so, the typing on the phones commenced as the girls began to argue about who truly was the best boy. The battle reached a fever pitch, as the Ayanokoji Faction seemed to be at its strongest, when a new threat burst the rough the wall. The Manabu Fan club

CinnamonRoll: As much as I would love to read through your lies, I will say Horikita is best boy

SwimmingChick: If we're naming exotic picks, Sudo kinda hot ngl

Horikita Suzune: Why do I keep being added back here?!

MayaWaifu : Cause it's funny lmao

CinnamonRoll: The Elder Horikita is commanding, handsome and intelligent. He exudes and air of authority that isn't undeserved. Ayanokoji is just some first year and Nagumo is just an annoying brat

FoxGirl: How dare you, you wrinkly simp?!

CinnamonRoll: OH YOU WANNA GO?! I AM GONNA PROVE JUST HOW STRONG THE HORIKITA ENERGY IS.

FoxGirl: LET'S DO THIS THEN GRANNY

KK-Gyaru : Isn't she a year older than you at max?

Fuk-A: Idk probably. But no one Dino's over Horikita Manabu without being old and wrinkly like my feet after a bath

Everyone: EW WTF

Author: Yeah I will start Volume 4 tomorrow, add in a small summer festival idk we'll see what my future mood is. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 26: Planet X

Horikita Pov
The classes entered on the technical 6th day for Planet X. The VIP was found out, and we all sat down. Chabashira stood at the head with a wicked smirk on her face. There were tablets in front of everyone except Shiranami Chihiro, the Planet X VIP.

Chabashira: You will be presented with the options to expel Shiranami Chihiro of Class B. You can say yes or no, and the results will be announced after the final vote comes in.

The tablets flashes with the answers. Ryuen smirked, Kanzaki and Himeno sighed and there were various other reactions. Everyone clicked the options they wanted. Chabashira smiled as everyone out the tablets down

Chabashira: I will now announce the results. There are three votes to expel Shiranami.

Shiranami gasped

Chabashira: 4 votes against her expulsion. Another 2 votes to expel Shiranami

Everyone shared a weary glance, especially Ando. She and Shiranami were best friends and Ando was like her protector. Ando stood and slammed her hand onto the table

Ando: Who voted Chihiro?' I swear, I'll beat you myself!

Ryuen smiled and laughed

Ryuen: Like you could beat me. I'm not against hitting a girl, especially an ugly one like you KuKuKu

Himeno: Could you not be such a barbarian all the time?!

Ryuen: Could you not be such a tsundere all the time?!

Ryuen and Himeno glared and we're about to continue but Chabashira slammed her hand against the wall silencing everyone

Chabashira: Save it for later. We ave another three bites against the expulsion of Shiranami. And the final vote goes to...

Everyone glanced nervously. Were we going to witness the first expulsion? I and the others in my class voted against the expulsion. Ando voted against it as well. Ryuen said he voted for it...I will do so detective work later but for now, the final vote is coming in.

Kanzaki and Himeno shared a glance and nodded before looking away almost liek in shame. They didn't vote Shiranami so we should be fine...unless they did. But they defiantly wouldn't.

Chabashira: The last vote is...

Against the expulsion of Shiranami. Congratulations Shiranami, you are safe.

Ayanokoji Pov
I had t received a message from Ichinose and I met her at the top of the deck. She looked kver h the e side melancholy and she clutched a bright pink letter with a heart sticker ok it. Don't tell me!

Ichinose: A-ah Ayanokoji-Kun! I didn't notice you there!

Ichinose stammer out and blushed and looked away.

Ayanokoji: So what do you need Ichinose-San?

I loved closer and looked at her face. Her beautiful blue eyes reflected the sun and they shimmered like a bright blue lake

Ichinose: W-well, I asked you to come here, b-because...

SOMEONE'S GOING TO CONFESS TO ME!!!

Bro what?! What does she want me to say, good for her?!

Ayanokoji: So you don't like this person then?

Ichinose: Yeah, this person is a good friend of mine, I just don't reciprocate her feelings you know? I don't know how to turn her down and I don't want to lie to her but I don't want to hurt! So what do I do?!

Haah, I guess it's my job to help her. Let's do this Professor Kiyo, you got this! I gave myself a pep talk and turned to Ichinose. ( A/N: At this point, Koji is still a mega virgin!)

Ayanokoji: Ok, so if I had to say, don't tell her off outright. Say something like "I have to turn you down for now, since I don't know much about you!." That is what I have in mind when I get confessed to.

Every once in awhile someone will confess to me and I always have to turn them down. I tell them the "for now" part so as to not crush them

Ichinose: Are you sure that won't hurt her at all?

Ichinose, was at heart, a good person. She doesn't want to hurt anyone. Heck, I doubt she would even hurt Ryuen if she got the chance, and most everyone else would

Ayanokoji: I know this isn't a good answer, but no matter what, she will get hurt. It's something you have to live with when you reject her. It's just about minimizing the damage but with hope, she will rebound. Who is she by the way?

Ichinose: Shiranami Chihiro form my class. Oh, and thank you for saving her by the way! I almost forgot to give this to you

Ichinose handed me a small bag that was lying on the ground. In it were some chocolates. I was about to respond when I heard footsteps. I sprinted away and hid behind the staircase and watched it.

Shiranami approached and bowed her head and she and Ichinose had a talk. I couldn't make out the words but they seemed to go fine, and they embraced at the end, and Shiranami left with some tears in her eyes but a smile on her face.

Ichinose approached and smiled brightly

Ichinose: Thank you Ayanokoji-Kun! Your advice really helped me out. I don't know what I would have done without you!

Ichinose gave me a hug. She then promptly realized what she was doing and bowed and waved and then walked off quickly. That was fast but whatever. I walked away down the other set of staircases to see Kikyo standing nearby.

Kikyo: Oh hey Kiyotaka-Kun! How was Shiranami's little confession

Ayanokoji: Oh? And how did you know about that?

I stared at her as she smirked back. She was truly a devil in an angels skin

Kikyo: Meh, heard it off the grape vine. Question is, what were you doing there?

Ayanokoji: I could ask you the same thing.

Kikyo thought for a minute then looked to the ground and then back up at me

Kikyo: Haah, touché, touché. Welp, see you around Kiyotaka-Kun!

Kikyo smiled and waved as she skipped off

Author: Sorry for no chapter yesterday, my allergies stuffed up my nose and my brain felt like Albert brained me against metal. My wishes out to those who also suffer with horrible spurring allergies. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 27: Opportunities

Kikyo Pov
I walked up the stairs intent to find some juicy stuff on Shiranami. She had told a handful of girls, someone overheard it and told the rest of the female world. Sucks to suck I guess.

I stood on the landing and cocked my ear to the side and looked on the deck. To my surprise, I saw of course Ichinose and then Kiyotaka. I felt an indescribable feeling in my chest that moved like a freight train. I slapped myself and I saw Ayanokoji run away and hide. I saw Shiranami emerge at the other end of the deck.

The two began to talk but I couldn't make out the words over the wind that blew. The two embraced and Shiranami walked away but her body slightly bounced as if she hiccuped. I guess anyone can see she was rejected but Milkers over there wanted to stay friends.

I stood against the wall and scrolled through my phone. My friends sent pictures and that Karuizawa biatch posted a picture of her and Hirata at the cafe on the ship. Those two's romance made me sick but I don't care. As long as they don't ask me sheet I'm fine.

Still though, she had seemed rather nervous and erratic around Kiyotaka and clung to Hirata like he was her fyucking life support. Did those two perhaps get down into something dirty and she was nervous Hirata would find out? Now I'm kinda interested

(Her dialogue with the Koji goes the same basically I don't feel like rewriting it)

I walked away after finishing my conversation with Kiyotaka. He acted as usual and we both asked each other questions and oddly neither of us answered. I suppose that's why we were both strong liars.

It was past curfew and I was about to burst. I had to deal with that Satsuki biatch the whole day. She dragged me all around for "cute clothes." NEWS FLASH nothing looks cute on you ugly! If that dirty pervert Ike was right about anything, it's that Satsuki is ugly as fyuk!

I walked up to the deck to get some fresh friggin air and maybe to attack a railing or two. I stopped when I heard a vomiting sound. I peeked around the corner and started to record out of curiosity.

It was Karuizawa who was vomiting over the edge of the ship. As she vomited, she lightly sobbed, but it was quite muffled. I smiled wickedly and put the phone in tk pocket before approaching

Kushida: Oh my god, Karuizawa-San are you ok?!

Karuizawa, startled, almost fell over the edge of the ship. Too bad she caught herself

Karuizawa: O-oh, Kushida-San?! What are you doing here?!

Kushida: Well I was getting a breath of fresh air and I saw you and...are you ok?

I knelt down to her level and put my hand on her shoulder to which she shuttered but calmed down a bit.

Karuizawa: Yeah I'm fine, just ate something I shouldn't have

I press X for doubt

Kushida: Are you sure? I don't think a ship like this would give you bad food...

I smiled slightly. Something was definitely going on and I was going to find out

Karuizawa: I'm fine!

Karuizawa snapped and stormed off before I could reply. That snide biatch! Now that I think about it, this reminds me of a situation back in junior high...

Flashback

Kushida: Oh my god, Takane-Chan are you ok?!

Takane was soaked to the bone and huddled into the corner of the club room. I entered because I was looking for the Club President so he could return something to me.

Takane: Kikyo-Chan?! W-well I'm fine, just spilt some water. Anyways, I should be going. Before I could respond, she ran.

I learnt later she was being bullied and at the end of the second year...

School devastated after Student Fuji Takane committed Suicide.

That was the news that flashed on the tv. She was a sweet girl, but no matter how nice you are, someone will go after you. I felt true sadness for her. Not too much, but she was nice and she was someone I could stand. She didn't come up when I ranted on the internet.

The bullies were found and then they were bullied. They were also expelled. What does around comes around I guess.

Present

Y'know, I heard Manabe was preeetty kissed with her. I'm not close to Manabe herself but with some of her friends I am close. Karuizawa's behavior matched Takane's behavior way back then, so I can only imagine Manabe is doing something to Karuizawa. How does Kiyotaka tie into this all? I'll find out, I just have to play my card right.

Maybe Hirata has something to do with it. Maybe they are having fights or something. Then again, Hirata is too much of a crunchy hippie so I hunky doubt they would get into fights...unless his pacifist Bullsheet didn't cut it when Karuizawa was being bullied. Either way, I'm gonna confront Kiyotaka about it eventually. I just don't know when

Author: Some might criticize Kushida deciphering what was going on with the Karuizawa situation but...no no, they have a point but whatever. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 28: Dramatic Drama

Ayanokoji Pov
The ship returned to the harbor in the early morning and the classes departed in droves. Everyone seemed sad that the cruise was over, but happy we had returned to campus. My Class D was disappointed by the summer results but the class group chat was lively with people saying how they would crush Class C next exam.

In the meantime, I met with Horikita in a cafe to discuss the current class situation.

Horikita: I am not satisfied with last exam, and neither are you. So do you have a plan, or are you going to slink into the shadows after a defeat?

Ayanokoji: Of course it's impossible to have a plan. We have no idea how many exams there will be, nor do we know the rewards. For all we know, that was our last exam. But I intend to see this battle through to the end, you?

Horikita: Obviously, what kind of stupid question is that?

Ayanokoji: The same question you just asked me.

???: Kukuku, some defects slinking around huh? Paying for expensive drinks with all those points you have...oh wait!

Ryuen Kakeru laughed which earned him a scorning look from the senpais, and some looks of fear from the first years. Many of the senpais heard of his tyranny, but they could care less since they don't have to deal with him

Horikita: What do you want, Ryuen?

Ryuen: I just want to talk with some friends, is that a crime?

Ryuen sat next to us, wedging between the two of us. Trailing behind were Albert and Ibuki, the latter looking like she would rather bungee jump with pasta than be here.

Horikita: We aren't your friends, and I would appreciate you leave us alone. To be frank, you disgust me.

Ryuen laughed and made way to leave before twisting quickly and snapping a picture of Horikita. She whipped her head towards him and gave him a glare

Horikita: What did you just do?

Ibuki: What do you think he did, you twit?

Albert: Ibuki-San, Horikita-San did nothing wrong y'know.

Ibuki: Yeah she is stupid.

Ibuki replied with a smirk, but she seemed to have misunderstood what Albert said. I can't imagine she was the best at English.

Ryuen: What's the matter Suzune, any problem with me taking this pic?

Ryuen fiddled with his phone and hit a button and smirked. He stood up and looked at both of us, sizing us both up and crafting a mental image.

Ryuen: Anyways, me and my lackeys are off to do something, so see you never defects, kukuku.

The three of them left and the tension lifted. It felt like the air was suffocating and it felt like someone freed us all.

I walked along the school halls with no goal. I looked at the school forums to see Ryuen posted a picture.

Suzune is my gf Fr Fr
#Romance #Suzune

I walked past the drama club room, when someone ran out with a piece of paper in their hand. They seemed majorly pissed as they looked around. Their eyes settled on me and I got a good look of them

It was Kizana Sinobu of Class 2-C ( A/N: That one chick from Yandere simulator. Personally never played it but I watched a lot of Kubz Scouts vids lmao, I recommend you watch him)

Kizana: What are you doing here, uh what's your face...Ayanokoji?

Ayanokoji: Erm yeah that's me!

Kizana: Are you perhaps interested in the Drama club?

Before I could say no, she dragged me into the room and sat me down

Kizana: Listen, we are doing Romeo and Juliet, and the lead boy was expelled and the female lead was dating him. Long story short, she is not answering calls and is sitting the play out. So I was thinking you could fill in the male lead.

Ah the theater, the theater. I had never learned about it per my past situation, but I still had read about amazing playwrights like Shakespeare and Zeami. The theater could be fun, and I'm good at acting anyways.

Ayanokoji: Sure! I would be happy too!

Kizana: Sure that's great thanks. Know any girls who are interested in the lead role?

Ayanokoji: Hmm, I do know someone...

Airi: H-hello?

Airi stood nervously at the entrance of the room as Kizana looked at me with the expression that said "Lemme get the drug test"

Kizana: Forgive my rudeness, but...THIS GIRL LOOKS LIKE SHE CAN'T EVEN TALK TO A TREE!

Airi shook her head vigorously

Airi: N-no! Theater is the o-one place where I'm not nervous! I get to be someone I'm not, strong, witty, c-courageous. That may not be me, but please let me do it!

Kizana: Y'know what? Fine! But if you mess up, that's 100,000 points to me got it?! If we mess this up, the Nagumo priack will slash the theater budget in half.

Kizana handed us both a script for the play

Kizana: Just so you know, the play is during the Summer Festival.

Summer festivals? I've heard of them, but I've never been able to experience one or even see to. At least I could read some plays but the festival will be new. I can't deny I am curious to see if it will be fun.

Airi: S-so let's get to practicing, Kiyotaka-Kun!

Airi was a kind girl and when I met up with my friend group with Ken, Haruka and the such, Airi seems visibility happier than she is in class.

After the practice, I was blown away by Airi's performance. Kizana seemed surprised by how good she was. Her stutter disappeared and she carried herself gracefully. They replaced the kids for a fake one and a hug which Airi seemed relieved and almost disappointed. It was hard to tell really.

Ayanokoji: Wow you were super good!

Airi: Really? T-thanks! Y-you did too Kiyotaka-Kun.

Airi and I proceeded to gush about how good we were at acting. We made it most of the oaky without many mistakes apart from stage directions but that was to be expected. With Airi's experience acting and my memorization, we were amazing on the stage. Some of the club members have a standing ovation once we were done.

Author: Sorry about the inconsistency with the updates. I'll get back into the groove of things now! Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 28.25: The Seven School Mysteries

Ayanokoji Pov
A small group of students stood at the school gates in the dead of night. The cold iron gates were closed and the school cast a daunting shadow in the white moonlight.

At the gate was Student Council Vice President Nagumo, and president Horikita along with Hoshinomya and Mashima. Hoshinomya appeared to have dragged Mashima along against his will and she had a red bump on her forehead, likely after she asked Chabashira.

Nagumo: Yo wassup 1st years? You have come claiming to be brave, yet have you heard of this schools "Seven Mysteries?"

Nagumo creepily spoke as the Elder Horikita sighed and unlocked the school gates with a key. Hoshinomya jumped up and down like a child and Mashima drank coffee

There was a small group of people with me from the first year from the variety of classes. Notable figures like Kikyo, Ryuen, Sakayanagi, Ichinose, Horikita, Amikura and more were there

Elderkita: So we will list the names of the supernaturals that live in the school: The Clock-keepers, The Miasaki Stairs, The Hell of Mirrors, Shijiima-San of the Art Room, The 4pm book stacks, the God of Death and Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun. Your task is to document your experience with each mystery and then the first person or group to return will get 50,000 private points.

Hoshinomya: And if Ayanokoji or any other hot young men come back scared, I can always comfort them

Sakayanagi: Respectfully, I think you would be what scares them

Mashima: Normally I would dissuade arguments with your teacher but this psycho should not be a teacher

Nagumo: Ooh some spicy relations in the faculty huh? Well anyways, go get those mysteries!

Nagumo blew a whistle and we all crept into the school. I wanted those points and personally, I don't believe in that stuff anyways. What mystery to hit first? I might as well go to the 4pm book stacks.

I arrived and saw Hiyori already in the library. She was talking to Asahina who stood with a script

Asahina: Ayo what's up? So, this mystery is only around at 4pm and it's obviously not 4pm. But do you know who the supernatural is?

Hiyori glanced at me and then back to Asahina with a shrug. I didn't know either

Asahina: No guesses huh? I guess that's fair. Anyways, better luck at the next one!

That was so unfair. We were supposed to guess about it? Seriously, lamest mystery ever! It's almost like the author wanted a night time setting but didn't want to change the 5th mystery!

A/N: Sheet he's gained consciousness! No breaking 4th wall!

I sighed internally as I reached the Miasaki stairs that were near the library. Kiryama Ikoto of 2-B stood at the base of the stairs and he looked like he wanted to die. At the base of the stairs was Horikita and Ryuen as well as Karuizawa and Hirata. A few other NPCs were there as well.

Kiryama: Haah, welcome to the Miasaki stairs. Legend has it that if a couple holds hands and steps over the 4th step, 3rd to 5th, while holding hands, they will reach eternal love forever. If you step on the 4th step, they say you will disappear and be turned into a puppet.

Several girls appeared and all at once attempted to drag me over the fourth step. The girls really lived thirsting over me according to Kikyo and Kiryuuin.

I did not want to force myself into a couple with a random girl, and decided to save myself.

Ayanokoji: Wait! How about we form a group and have a couple do it?

Hirata: That's a good idea!

Ryuen: Yeah let's go Suzune.

Ryuen attempts for grab Horikita's hand but she dodged

Horikita: If you do that again, I will personally turn you into Swiss cheese!

Ike: Then how about Hirata and Karuizawa do it? They are dating

Ike said this with a smirk. Had he really thought of something smart? If Hirata and Karuizawa were tied by gate, some girls would lose interest. Not like he would be an ikemen but still.

Sato: Oh yeah true! Do it, do it, do it!

Karuozawa: Maya-Chan! Whatever, I don't believe in that, right Yosuke?

Hirata nodded and they both clasped hands and slowly walked the steps

One

Two

Three

5

Their feet landed on the 5th step after skipping the 4th and a sweet aroma filled the air. It smelled kind of citrusy.

Author: Think what you will with the whole Karuizawa and Hirata Miasaki stair thing that's up to you. Idk who end girl will be I am pretty fickle to could say, maybe Kushida or smth I honestly don't know. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 28.5: The Seven School Mysteries

Ayanokoji Pov
The group arrived at a large mirror that was held on display in the massive hall. Kiryuuin was there admiring herself with a hand mirror, and...was dressed in a skimpy bunny-suit?

Ike: Hubba-Hubba, this bunny can hippity-hoppity in my property

Ike was covered in blood as his nose leaked it out and he fell to the floor. He was pulled off by a random second year.

Kiryuuin: Hello my favorite Kohai and his friends, welcome to the Hell of Mirrors!

A hand suck out of the mirror and waved at us all then did a peace sign. Everyone shrieked and held onto each other as the hand made an attempt to grope Kiryuuin.

Shinohara: Oh my god, get away from that thing!

Kikyo: Oh my god she is so dead!

Shibata: Run for your lives!

Shibata ran and almost made it out before another hand appeared and tripped Shibata sending him skidding across the floor. Sotomura filmed it

Sotomura: This is gonna get so many upvotes on r/MeatCrayon!

Sotomura was such a Reddit nerd, he could ignore the supernatural things happening around and in front of him

Kiryuuin: Now now, do not be scared Kohai, the hands just want to have attention! Go on, play with them.

Horikita stepped forward to the one that tripped Shibata and tentatively held out her hand

Horikita and Hand: Rock...Paper...Scissors...SHOOT

The hand won, threw up the peace signs, and then flipped everyone else off before disappearing into the floor

Yamauchi stepped up the mirror one with a confident expression

Yamauchi: Stand aside ladies, I got this.

As Yamauchi stretched his hand out, the hand grabbed his arm and threw him upwards before vanishing, and in the mirror was...me?

Fakekoji: Yamauchi, you get a fresh can of whoop-ars!

The FakeKoji proceeded to beat Yamauchi up.

Shinohara: Should we help him?

Kikyo: No, no. This is ok. This is nice

Kikyo started filming it and all the girls sighed like a weight was removed off their shoulders

The group pressed onto the third floor hall where Tachibana sat as she was fiddling with her phone. We crept up on her and she was looking at...

Horikita Manabu Fan-club camera reel

Ok what the actual fu- it consisted of pics of Elderkita and everyone gagged on their own vomit

Tachibana: Hejskajaiaja! What rude Kohai you are, sneaking up in me like that

Ryuen: What a rude senpai you are, jerking off in front of your Kohai.

Horikita: Mhm that is rather rude

Ichinose: Oh ya.

Everyone nodded along as Tachibana opened the window and was about to jump out before looking at her phone which still was on the camera reel. She stepped back took out a notepad

In the hall, a little girl ran to and fro but was too fast to see

Tachibana: Here we have tracked down the Clock keepers. They rule over time, rewinding it to their will. The one running around can control the future.

Yamauchi: She can fast forward to my prime! Oh future girl get over here!

The small child tapped Yamauchi and his hair turned gray and his skin wrinkly. He fell to the floor and Ike and Ken had to support him. Kikyo giggled like a crazy lady and filmed it. She was making a reel on her phone titled "Things to watch when I am mad". I saw Yamauchi being thrashed by the hand in the reel.

Yamauchi: Oh I need a cane! Someone help me!

Yamauchi started convulsing rapidly to a partly joyful and terrified reaction by people

Ike: He's having a heart attack, someone he-

Karuizawa: Shh, no shut up. I like the sound of his screams.

Karuizawa wore an evil grin. Oh no, she's gone ecchi!

Ayanokoji: How do we save hi-

Kikyo: Shh Kiyotaka-Kun...Do not spare him for his crimes

Ken: Ok we really should help hi-

Horikita: No, this is fine, this is ok

An old man appeared and tapped Yamauchi and he returned to his teen self with the 2-inch sword. Well more like knife. Or rather a stick. Or maybe a-In getting ahead of myself. Does he even have one? That's something the philosophers will argue for centuries

We approached the art room to see a rando senpai from 2-D

Rando: Alright biatches, we have Shijiima-San of the art room. She paints reality and if you go against it you die! How about THAT. If you are trapped in her world where she paints reality, the only way to escape is to kill the main characters in the world. There is also an escape in the unattainable reaches of the mc.

Yamauchi: Oh I'm so good at art. Watch me ladies.

Has he not learned from his mutilation and heart attacks. What am I complaining for, this is free entertainment! Yamauchi approached the painting and touched it, and then he was gone. Ken jumped in after and a few minutes later, they both returned, heavily worse for wear.

Ken: That byastard Yamauchi was the Mc! The escape exit was a girl by the way.

Yamauchi seemed dead inside

Rando: I suggest visiting Hanako-Kun last. He's a real doozy

Author: I've got nothing to say. So yeah. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 29: Hanako's Nasty Game

Ayanokoji Pov

The group moved on to a strange area. If I remember, this was the Tea Ceremony room for the said club. It had been remade and had pictures of a strange figure with a ghoulish mask. Below it engraved

Beware him and his flute. Beware the God of Death

Several in the group shivered as a masked senpai sat at the table. Her stature was oddly misshapen and looked inhuman even

Karuizawa: Oh my god, oh my god! What is wrong with her?!

Karuizawa screamed in terror and buried her face into Hirata's chest, to which some looked like they were about to delete her. The senpai beckoned for Sakayanagi to sit down and Sakayanagi obliged.

???: Sakayanagi Arisu, of Class 1-A

Sakayanagi: Indeed, now why do you beckon to me specifically?

???: Well, this may be a rumor, but...They say your death date is near. Nearer than an average person.

Sakayanagi fufufued aggressively and stared down the senpai.

Hashimoto: Haah, I wonder how that could have gotten out.

Hashimoto made to leave the room but Yahiko intercepted. Holy-When was he even here? Oh, wait. I remember I saw Katsuragi and a peculiar figure clinging to Katsuragi in the shadow. Typical Yahiko

Sakayanagi: Never mind that, what does my death date have to do with anything here? Unless you mean to talk about the God of Death. To think Death himself has blessed this school with his presence, fufufu

???: Indeed, but not quite. The God of Death is an omnipresent thing. He is here, he is there, he is everywhere. It just so happens that you can reach his domain from here, or rather, his boundary.

Ryuen: Where can we find this Death dude, so I can talk to him? Maybe kill off the Loli sooner

Ibuki elbowed Ryuen in the side and silence took the room. A distant sound of scurrying in the walls brought everyone to life. Ishizaki jumped so high that he fell into Albert's arms. Albert seemed to have no trouble lifting him through

???: You should get going now. You don't want to be locked in, do you?

Ayanokoji: Locked in?

That was never mentioned when the rules were being explained.

???: Quite the shock on your faces. Yeah, that Nagumo priack wanted to see how many people he could get locked in here. He is that way

Ayanokoji: You don't seem to like Nagumo-Senpai all that much.

The senpai snorted before pulling out a thermos and taking a swig.

???: Yeah no one does. People deal with him cause we want that ticket to Class A.

The senpai sighed and removed the cloak. The weird lumps and disfigured areas were just pillows she strapped to her body. She had black hair and black eyes like coal.

Horkita: Aren't you working here tonight?

Senpai: And what? Most everyone doesn't need an explanation of the friggin god of death.

Hashimoto: Yeah she has a point...

Kamuro: You wouldn't be able to know if it were a point if it kicked you in the ars, now shut up!

Kamuro blocked her ears out. She was probably dragged by Sakayanagi and Hashimoto. Hashimoto easily made the group energy of the core conspirators of the Sakayanagi faction, and Sakayanagi uses that energy to torture Kamuro...

We progressed to one of the girl's bathrooms and outside stood Nagumo himself. He casually scrolled through his phone as he sent a worn glance at us all.

Nagumo: Alright so since there are...1, 2, 3, 4...Ok there will be two going in at a time ok? This bathroom isn't made for space.

Nagumo pulled up a sheet that displayed a ritual to summon the yokai Hanako. He then shoved us into pairs, and I ended up at the back with...Sakyanagi. Yay...

Sakayanagi: What a coincidence Ayanokoji-Kun.

Sakayanagi fingered her cane and moved it across the tiled floor.

Sakayanagi: What are your opinions on the God of Death?

Ayanokoji: Do you mean the one the senpai told us? I don't know, I suppose the same way I feel about regular death

Sakayanagi: I suppose so, but did you perhaps think of the scurrying in the walls when silence took over?

Sakayanagi turned to stare into my eyes, fishing for some sort of clue as to what my thoughts were. I don't know what could have been in the walls. I doubt a type of vermin since this is an elite school. In the pamphlet, they mentioned they had found no rodents in the school building.

Ayanokoji: I doubt it was a regular creature if that is what you meant to hint out, but what do you think it was?

Sakayanagi: I suppose you haven't heard that supposedly the God of Death has his servants that scout around. As the senpai said, I am close to death. A heart disease. I am en route to die in my twenties, or thirties if I'm lucky.

Sakayanagi chuckled to herself and cast a glance out the window. The moon shone in the dark sky, piercing through the clouds like a razor.

Ayanokoji: That is sad.

Sakayanagi: That's rich coming from you.

Ayanokoji: Is it now? I wonder why...

Sakayanagi: A mystery I suppose, a mystery.

Nagumo darted over and ushered us into the bathroom and he slammed the door shut. The room was empty, apart from the occasional dripping from the faucet someone forgot to turn off fully. Sakayanagi's cane tapped onto the cold tile floor, and she wrapped her knuckles in the third bathroom stall.

She said the words aloud, followed by a gust of wind, and a sound of a child's laughter carried onto the wind. A figure began to appear, with floating blue orb-like things around him

Hanako: I am Hanako, it is a pleasure to meet you Sakayanagi Arisu, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

I was taken aback by the appearance of the ghost. One may expect me to be a skeptic, but nothing is discrediting the belief in ghosts and yokai. The boy in front of me was a living example of it all.

Sakayanagi: So you are real? I expected you not to show.

Hanako: Mm, no I did show up didn't I? Soooooo, what is your wish?

Sakayanagi: A wish that I want?

Ayanokoji: Yeah like-

Sakayanagi: Silence yourself. Now about that wish...I don't want it.

Hanako: Mm that's a good-WAIT WHAT

Hanako stared at her and looked dead in her eyes.

Sakyanagi: You heard me

Hanako: Yeah, yeah I did. No wish? Not even for me to be your boyfriend?

The boy stuck his face up to Sakayanagi's and performed the legendary wall pin. It was not effective

Sakayanagi: Sorry, but no thanks. I wouldn't want to change a thing about my life

Hanako: Not even your impending death. You know that you won't last long right

Sakayanagi: I am aware. I gave up on being sad about that fact. I accepted it. I think people don't accept death.

Hanko rested in a thinking position before nodding wearily. Just as I thought it was over, Hanak appeared next to me.

Hanako: So you are THE Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. Demon of the White Room. I thought you were No. 6's Deviant Art Oc.

Ayanokoji: No I am real.

Hanako: I guess I owe him something. Anyways, since Arisu-Chan gave up her wish, why not play a game? If you win, you get a wish. If I win, you go home empty-handed, AND, have to clean the bathrooms for a month. The boys one, I'm not a sadist

Sakayanagi: Fufufu, I find THAT surprising

Ayanokoji: What game do you want to play?

Hanako thought for a second, throwing a spirit ball between his hands.

Hanako: How about we play Catch?

Ayanokoji: I will play. Good luck

Hanako: Yeah...you're gonna need it.

Hanako threw a fastball straight at me and part of me was tempted to dodge but I stuck my hand out and gripped the orb as it neared me. The orb flew back to Hanako

Hanako: If you fail to catch the ball, I win. If you catch it five times, you win. Arisu-Chan could you keep score for us?

Hanako threw a fastball across the floor and I had to dive to get it. If I had been an inch away, I would have only grazed the ball. The orb returned and Hanako threw the orb up. It ricocheted off the ceiling, to the floor and back up. I caught it right above my head.

Hanako: You're good, but it's time to mix it up!

The orb began to shrink and grow and he flicked it between his fingers. The orb was hidden, in my belief, behind his left fingers. Hanako flicked his hands out and the ball came from the left. I managed a leap in the air and snatched the orb.

Hanako took the orb, and it began to shrink, but when he flicked it, it separated into two smaller orbs that flew around and then merged back together. I had to catch this one, but it was too fast for me to figure out the trajectory of the orbs. I reached out...

And the orb flew past me. Sakayanagi applauded and shook me off.

Hanako: Alright, see me after classes ok? For a month! And make sure to visit, this place can get boring, Arisu-Chan you too!

We left the bathroom and went to the school gates. Right after we left, the gates closed. We didn't win, but the night was still enjoyable, even if I was on bathroom duty

Author: So again, nothing more to say here. I was at a party last night, so that is my excuse for no chapter. Have a great day and see you next time I update.

Chapter 30: The Star of Argos II

Ayanokoji Pov

Yamauchi: So that's the plan, and YOU. Don't mess it up

Those words played in my head as I stood outside of the dorm. Ken texted the Ayanokoji Group chat, saying we should totally meet up at the pool today

Ken said he invited a few others, but needed to see me urgently. Turns out, Yamauchi and Ike wanted to jerk off-research the female anatomy and wanted to peep in the changing room. Part of me know as Hornykoji wanted in on the plan, so I'm in a fight with myself. Part of me will let it happen and look at the recording, the morally questionable part, the normal part, won't let it happen

Haruka: Yahoo Kiyopon! How's it going?

Haruka's voice pierced my monologue as she and Airi trotted over. Airi muttered out a high as she looked at the ground and away from me

Ayanokoji: Oh hey, have you seen Ken?

Haruka: No, it's quite rude to show up late to a gathering you organized!

Haruka pouted angrily and whipped her phone out and called someone, presumably Ken. He didn't pick up, but she left an aggressive Karen energy voice mail.

Akito: Oh, you guys got here huh.

Akito walked over with a raised hand. He had requested a day off from his club practice so he could come to the pool. He had a red t-shirt on and cargo shorts. He was dressed for the hot weather that was beaming down on us.

Airi: Oh hey Akito-Kun, h-how's it going?

Akito: I got a day off of practice so uh, you tell me heh.

Akito did the weird anime thing where he wiped his index finger under his nose. Why do anime characters do that? Making sure they don't have a runny nose? Or is it to make sure their nose isn't bleeding like it does for some reason.

Sotomura said he would introduce me to anime and video games tomorrow so I am curious. Will my theory be answered? ( A/N: Next chapter leaks)

Horikita: Oh it seems you guys are here.

Horikita appeared with a sun hat on with a light zip up hoodie. Her red eyes were complimented by the bright sun that shone down on us

Haruka: Horikita-San, I would have never expected you to be here, what's the occasion?

Horikita: Sudo pestered me to come here. Said he would study extra hard. So I suppose I had to make a sacrifice

Ayanokoji: Sacrifice? This hardly seems like a sacrifice

Horikita: I'll have you know I was reading a good book in my room. I left it there since I borrowed it from the library

???: Yahoo! Seems like a lot of people are coming!

We all turned to see a large group of people: Hirata, Karuizawa, Shinohara, Ike and Kikyo.

Haruka: What the-did Ken invite the whole dayum grade?!

Haruka was floored by the large group of people. Airi was moving by slightly away from the crowd. She never really liked crowds but she handled the Ayanokoji group good.

Ken: Oh hey sorry I'm late, we overslept!

Ken ran over with Yamauchi in tow. He had healed up fine after being ravaged by the school mysteries so he was back to perving as usual.

Airi: Isn't that the direction o-of the pool though?

Airi quietly said but it was enough for most everyone to hear

Kikyo: Oh yeaahhh.

Ike: U-uh l-let's just go to the pool! Times wasting we need to get there before it's full!

Ike practically pushed everyone to the pool

Sotomura Pov

Argos Mission 2: Pool Trip

Objective: Sneak Camera into Girl's Changing Room.

I was perched in a building that was under construction. I had the perfect view of the pool area and I could see my friends leave. The girls were clad in bikinis. Ike was not among them, and was hanging back to plant the cameras...

Ayanokoji Pov
The boys changed in the changing room and as we left, we saw the girls also emerge. They were clad in bikinis. I noticed Kikyo and Airi were wearing more daring bikinis. I had thought Airi would wear a rash guard, but it seems I was wrong

Haruka: Ok, Airi, knock him dead!

I heard Haruka whisper to Airi. It seems I was the only one who heard it though, but I couldn't make out Airi's response, something like, "In a bit"

???: Oh, it's Ayanokoji-Kun and Class D.

Kanzaki, Ichinose and other Class B students stood near us and they all waved at us and we made our way over

Ichinose: I know the pool is popular, but I would have never guessed so many people would be here!

Kikyo: Well the pool IS closing down in a few days. But have you heard about the summer festival?

Akito: Mhm, the Archery Club is holding a competition that people can watch.

Shibata: The soccer club is making some festival games. The club budget isn't too good cause we haven't had a lot of members recently.

Hirata: That's right, so we're doing it to raise some money

Ayanokoji: Airi and I got temporarily recruited to the Drama Club to help with the production of Romeo and Juliet.

Kikyo: Oh that's cool what part did you get?

Ayanokoji: I'm Romeo, Airi is Juliet. The club president, Kizana-Senpai asked us to since the leads were going through something

It seems the clubs are all doing something at the Summer Festival to raise the budget or just for fun. The Table-Top Board-game club especially I heard form Kizana. Manabu slashed their budget in half, against Nagumo's wishes I heard.

Akito: Where's that Ike dude at?

Ike had slipped away from the boys when we exited and had hidden behind the corner. It seemed he had initiated the Argos plan. Sotomura told me a fun fact was that Argos started at Swim class but I stopped the first mission, but they came back. Sotomura said he sensed a "lustful energy" from within me. Hornykoji had gained some strength within me.

I remember an incident in the White Room when my hormones ran rampant and a hot teacher was teaching martial arts. Long story short, when fighting her, I got a brick, and that's how I discovered Hornykoji.

Yamauchi: I'm sure he's fine! Let's p-play volleyball!

Kikyo: I'm sure someone should check on him

Yamauchi: Oh uh, well maybe!

Yamauchi muttered something about how girls won't like him anymore if he seems cold to his friends. What I focused on was the part "anymore". They never liked him in the first place

Ken: Nah we should totally play Volleyball!

Ken grabbed Yamauchi and dragged him to the court. Kikyo shrugged and everyone followed suit

Intense Volleyball Action*

The score was tied, Yamauchi just place lamented after trying to serve. To my left was Ichinose, to my right, Haruka. My team was about to serve. I took the ball and gripped it. I held it in my palm and I threw it up. I had played it earlier this year during the island exam, so I knew just how to do it

I leapt up and slammed the ball hard down. It traveled very fast, and Horikita barely managed to kick it back up, to which Ken hit it back over. Ichinose received and the other team failed to get to.

We took a short water break. Some of us went into the pool to wash off, I meanwhile approached Horikita

Ayanokoji: Hey, can I talk to you about something?

Ike Pov

I was stuck. I couldn't reach the camera's to turn them on, and when I did, they fell. I tried to leave to get the spares from The Professor, but saw Ryuen and Sakayanagi arguing outside. If I left now, I was a dead man!

Ike: Professor, I can't do this! I failed...I'm sorry...

Professor: Ike-Dono! You have not failed, just hit a roadblock. I will get Ayanokoji-Dono and-

Ike: No, I failed. Everyone tried so hard, and I messed up

A tear rolled down my cheek. I let everyone down. Our dreams would be crushed and I would be crushed as well

Professor: No Ike-Dono, you cannot give up. You must persevere. You took on the hardest task, because you knew you could do it. You are the Shining star of hope, the star of Argos.

Ike: Professor...

Professor: You can do this, I believe in you

Ayanokoji Pov
Horikita scaled the largest diving board. The board was famous for being known for no one ever diving off it, and most people thought the same thing

"Was this girl really going to do it?"

Horikita had gained the attention of everyone at the pool. I saw Sakayanagi and Ryuen standing and watching. Elder Horikita was watching as well, with an intrigued expression. He looked over at me, with eyes saying,"Did you do this?"

Horikita: Let me start by saying... We are 1st Year, Class D. We're known as a collection of defective students. We're made up of problem children. We're foolish, and we fall for the plots of other classes very easily. Students of Class C, it was bold of you to try to sabotage us before. But right now, I feel grateful to you. Thanks to you, I now understand the difficulty of aiming any higher in a class full of problem children. But the classes from A to D aren't necessarily separated just on superficial academic and athletic ability. Which means that even the failures of Class D can ascend to Class A. We can make it to Class A. We will make it to Class A!

Horikita's speech won a cheer form many, Sakayanagi smiled and Ryuen seemed to chuckle to himself. To make it Class A, Horikita's path would walk over their graves

Horikita: I found the cameras. They really were planning on recording the girls huh?

Ayanokoji: Yeah, they asked me to help them, but I couldn't in good conscience.

Horikita was about to respond but I threw her into the pool.

Horikita: You-! What was that for?!

Ayanokoji: I don't know, I figured you needed it.

I slid into the pool afterwards as Horikita waded around. I felt the cold splash of water, and saw Airi practically drowning herself underwater whilst bowing her head. It seemed whatever she wanted to do, she couldn't bring herself to do it

Horikita Pov
I went back to my dorm room and began to read my book again. I received a ping on my phone from Ayanokoji

Horikita: An email?

I wondered aloud. I clicked it open and it was a group picture we took at the pool. My heart felt all want and fuzzy as I looked at it

Horikita: Maybe friends aren't so bad

Author: Ayo, the coveted pool chapter! Nothing to say here. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 31: How to train your waifu/husbando

Ayanokoji Pov
It was the night of the pool incident. I enlisted Horikita to thwart the perverts plans, but it seems they have another one. I received a knock on my door late at night, and I opened it to see Ken, Yamauchi, and Ike

Ayanokoji: What's going on?

Ike: Shh, shut up just let us in.

Against my better judgment, I let them in before anyone saw them entering my room. The three took a seat and placed a duffel bag on the table

Yamauchi: Open it.

Yamauchi said in a grave tone. I rounded the table and placed my hand on the side of the bag. The bag seemed to be filled with something, so luckily it wasn't Hirata's dead body. Unless they chomped him up. Honestly, that's one rival out of the way I guess

Ayanokoji: Why are you so serious? Did someone die?

Ken: Someone WILL die if you don't open the damn bag

Ayanokoji: What's in it?

Ike: Are you stupid?! Open the dayum back!

I hesitantly opened the bag, and none of what I saw did I expect

There was a collar, a leash, fuzzy handcuffs and more.

Ayanokoji: WHAT THE FYUCK IS THIS SHEET?!

Yamauchi: Ok listen, Kushida-Chan won't pay attention to us. And we saw this video-

Ayanokoji: Like a porno?

Yamauchi: Like a porno. And it was called how to train your waifu. There was also one called how to train your husbando, and Ike wanted to see it-

Ike: DID NOT

Yamauchi: Regardless, we want to "train" Kushida-Chan, so she realizes how much she loves us

Ken: Y-you know, now that you say it out loud, it doesn't sound too good...

Ayanokoji: Yeah this is some messed up sheet. Where did you even get this?!

Ike and Yamauchi: Chie-Sensei! She said she watched the how to train your husbando video as well

Ayanokoji: Right...Sotomura told me about this

Sotomura was gonna teach me about the wonders of video games and anime tomorrow, and he told me about Yanderes

Ayanokoji: So you're Yanderes?

Ike: Yea

Yamauchi: Pretty much. Kushida-Chan needs to know how much we love her, so we have to show her!

These guys...

Ayanokoji: Hot take: Maybe she doesn't like you, because you pull sheet like this. You don't a train a girl, you show her affection

Ken: Words of wisdom from Kiyotaka-Sensei!

Ike: Ayanokoji-Sensei, teach me the ways of being the rizzard of oz!

I grimaced internally at that name. People called that man that name, so it gave me ptsd. It's starting to worry me that he hasn't found me by now. He has probably tortured Matsuo, but I hope Matsuo is still alive

Ayanokoji: Right well here goes...

Kikyo Pov
It was late at night while I was cuddling a stuffed bear in my arms when I heard a knock on my door

Jesus Christ, who is bothering me now?! I trudged to the door and pulled it open to see Manabe and her two orbiters at the door. They had a large duffel bag in their hands and they strolled right past me

Calm down Kikyo, you can't kill them. Well maybe I could...no get a grip! Just handle whatever these biatches throw out you!

Kushida: Manabe-San, Yuji-San, and Mariko-San, what are you doing here?

The three placed a bag down on the table and gathered around. Jeez thanks for asking to come in. Make yourself at home I guess

Manabe: Kushida-San, open the bag.

Kushida: Um, ok?

I approached the bag and gingerly felt it. It had many things inside of it, so was it a gift bag? No I doubt it. Manabe and her friends weren't he type to do this

I opened it, and what was in there was deeply disturbing. There was a collar, a leash and many other weird objects. I covered my mouth and almost fell backwards

Kushida: W-what is this?!

Yuji: See, we were watching a video titled "How to Train your Husbando". And we took some advice from it

Kushida: Where did you even get this?!

Mariko: Well we got it from Nagumo-Senpai who got it from Hoshinomya-Sensei. Ayanokoji-Kun seems to not be focused on us and we want to show him our love

Kushida: Ok WHAT. You do know this is very wrong and illegal! ILLEGAL. You could be arrested

Kiyotaka would likely kill them if they tried it go through with it but still

Manabe: You would do it too y'know! We all know how you are totally into Ayanokoji-Kun!

Kushida: First off, we are just friends, and second off, this is still messed up as all hyell! What went through your mind! Third off, even if I wanted to, I would probably be expelled and arrested afterwards! Is a high-school crush really worth the risk?!

Mariko: Well maybe it isn't. But how are we supposed to win his heart?

Oh these girls should stop breathing.

Kushida: Ok girls, buckle up. Let Kushida-Sensei teach you a lesson in seduction...

Timeskip

It was the morning after the event of the girls attempting to turn Ayanokoji into their dog. I awoke refreshed after a good night sleep. I brushed my teeth, took a bath and massaged myself

I heard a knock on my door and wanted to cry inside. I opened the door to see Yamauchi and Ike with freakishly large smiles on their face. Yamauchi attempted to smile charmingly but it looked like a serial killer, and unlike other girls, I do not romanticize serial killers( A/N: Yeah Twitter Girls, that's like seriously messed up)

I kicked him in the certain place while screaming and I slammed the door shut.

Ayanokoji Pov
I opened the door on my way to meet Sotomura when I saw Manabe and her gang standing outside. When I went to say something, Manabe got real up close and pressed her watermelons against my chest and aged me puppy eyes.

Manabe: Oh hey Ayanokoji-Ku-

Ayanokoji: Begone THOT.

I casted divine smite from the heavens-Just kidding that didn't happen

Ayanokoji: Oh hey Manabe-San, I kinda have somewhere to be! Talk later? Ok thanks bye!

I sprinted away at top speed, I swear they were going to kill me one day

Author: So how's it going? I am stressed out of my kind over a group project cause neither of my group mates are talking about it and I have a tech week and the project is due next Monday. I'm dying inside I tell you. That's why you should always choose academically inclined people for a project! Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Quick Update

Author: Hey people. My seasonal allergies are really bad currently. Stuffed up nose, pounding head ache, swollen eyes. I'm gonna be on break for like 2 or three days, really sorry! I will be back with a few more chapters and will be writing up drafts and concepts for the story. Have a great day and see you next time I update!

Chapter 32: No Waifu, No Laifu

Author: The pollen levels are low today so you know what that means! I'm not feeling like crap today, but that condition could change but I'll try to keep consistent updates. Now onto the chapter

Ayanokoji Pov
My hand knocked on Sotomura's door and he flew it open.

Sotomura: Ayanokoji-Dono, come inside, come inside! You're right on time.

Ayanokoji: Hey Sotomura, and woaaah...

My breath flew out of my body as I saw Sotomura's room. Posters lined the walls of many popular moments in Shonen, moments that non-anime fans like me recognized. Naruto defeating Pain, Luffy punching the Celestial Dragon, etc.

Along with those posters, was a shelf of figurines, consisting of many anime and video game figurines. On Sotomura's bed, was Kaneda Satoru of Class C.

Kaneda: Oh, Ayanokoji-San right? Nice to meet you. I am Kaneda Satoru, Class C

Sotomura: Yes, Ayanokoji-Dono is here to watch anime with us, isn't that nice?

Kaneda: Indeed Hideo-San. So what anime do you wish to watch?

Sotomura: Well I was thinking we could do an anime like say...Death Note! I think that's pretty good.

Ayanokoji: Death Note?

Sotomura handed me one of the manga, and on the back was the explanation.

Blah blah, Death Note

Sounds interesting to me. It's right up my brand of likings. I nodded to Sotomura who flopped onto the floor with the remote and navigated to Death Note

Ayanokoji Reacts to Death Note

The mc, Light Yagami was on screen, staring at the window when he saw an object lying in the grass

"He's just like me Fr Fr"

Ayanokoji: Hey Sotomura, how did you and Kaneda-San meet?

Kaneda: Well I was just a closet weeb so I told no one that I liked anime

Sotomura: I was using the school forum to meet other anime fans, but a lot of people were there just to troll. The others were only interested in the girls and boobies, not the riveting plot and plot twists.

Ayanokoji: Mhm

Sotomura: So I was excited when someone new joined the forums. We started talking about our favorite anime and we decided to meet up and watch some. I never thought it would be Satoru-Dono!

Kaneda: Yes I was equally surprised.

Sotomura: Ike and Yamauchi are fine and all, but they only talk about the girls, not the actual plot

Ayanokoji: I see, speaking of, why are there no attractive girls if that's all Ike and Yamauchi talk about.

Sotomura: Watch and learn

Sotomura pointed to the screen where there was a girl with blonde hair and red eyes. Misa Misa was her name.

Kaneda: I know both of us just ranted how we were annoyed by those who only talked about boobies and butt, but we still do that, just far less than the others do

Sotomura: So what do you think about Misa?

Ayanokoji: D-Tier. Sure she's cute but she has like mental issues I think?

Sotomura: Take that back! She is an S-Tier, easily!

Kaneda: Mm more like B-Tier.

Sotomura: NO, S-TIER! You know what they say? Crazy in the head, crazy in the bed!

Sotomura and Kaneda began to argue which tier Misa belonged to. S, B, A, the two were arguing their point until Sotomura settled on an A-Tier.

Knock knock

Sotomura: OH NO. Ayanokoji-Dono, hide!

Ayanokoji: Why?

Sotomura: They're here!

Knock Knock

???: Sotomura, open up! I need to see my honey bunny on your tv!

Sotomura shoved me in the closet as Kaneda leapt off the bed and did a tuck and roll under the couch. He was stuck thin so he was able to fit under it

Ayanokoji: Who's here?!

Sotomura: The Waifu Warriors...

Ayanokoji: The what now warriors?

Sotomura: The Waifu Warriors! They fight for their waifu's, the girl of their dreams. Now hide, and avoid the closet corner!

Sotomura shoved the closet door shut as I squatted down behind the clothes and in the darkness. It had a pleasant pineapple smell, and from the corner it was the strongest, but I avoided and listened in as Sotomura opened the door.

Sotomura: Oh hey Yamauchi-Dono, Ike-Dono. How's it going

Yamauchi: I cane here to see my beloved Komi-Chan. Let's watch some!

Ike: No, let's watch my beloved Meroleona

Yamauchi: Hold up...I smell a normie.

Sotomura: Normie? There has been no normies here, I can confirm.

Ike: So then why is there a bag of my favorite chip flavor on the floor! You know better than to eat that, it is only for me when I am here! There is a normie here

Yamauchi: Why Sotomura, why?! Why did you bring the normies to us

Ike: Find them!

I heard Ike and Yamauchi fan out across the room, checking under the bed, behind the tv, in the kitchen

Yamauchi: Come out, come out wherever you are, NORMIE. If you're a cute girl I will forgive you~

Yamauchi cooed to Kaneda and I who were still hiding. I had crouched down and my eyes adjusted to the darkness and I almost screamed. In the corner of the closet was a small shelf of Hentai labeled "Ike and Yamauchi's fun place". On the ground was a suspicious white liquid but it didn't take a genius to figure out what that was.

Ike: Found you!

Ike screeched as he tore something up followed by a shrill scream from Kaneda

Sotomura: Satoru-Dono run!

I heard a slap and Ike scream "My nuts!." I heard the door pull open and I leapt out of the hiding spot and ran out, silently wishing Sotomura luck against The Waifu Warriors...

Author: Will Sotomura be able to defeat The Waifu Warriors? Tune in next time on-No we're not doing that. Fun-Fact: Death Note was my first anime, which is why it is Ayanokoji's first anime. I'm happy I've recovered enough to write, and as said earlier, I will try to keep up the consistent updates. Have a great day and see you next time I update!