Go Out With A Smile

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu

Assassination Classroom

Original Character

Summary: Oichi Chika is a part of Class 3E, the so called End class. Isolated from the rest of the school, Class 3E spend their days learning both academic and assassination. The target of their assassination? Koro-sensei, an octopus like creature who will destroy the Earth in the period of 1 year. That is if they fail to kill him before then. Everyday Chika write the daily events of class 3E into her diary...

Warnings: Contain OCs, typos, grammar errors (English is not my first language, I'm so sorry)

Note: Title may change

Disclaimers: I do not own Ansatsu Kyoushitsu

Chapter 22

August XX 20XX

Dear Diary,

Chika is back. Chika had so much fun yesterday. The sleep over is a success. This morning, she cooked us breakfast. Sausages, sunny side eggs and french toast. Hara-san is an excellent host. Like her, everything in Hara household is just... Warm. The kind of place that make you feel welcomed. Chika want to make her future home like that too. Stylish yet cozy like Toshiko-nee's apartment and welcoming like Hara-san's house. Too bad Chika can't invite her classmates to our apartment. Toshiko-nee wouldn't mind but Chika must consider her privacy. What if information were leaked and crazed fans come knocking our doors? Chika don't want Toshiko-nee to end up like Shiori Ino.

Kurahashi-san called earlier. She invited Chika to hang out together tomorrow at an underground mall. Chika never been to a place like that before. Toshiko-nee is ecstatic when Chika told her. After dinner (lemon chicken with very tangy lemon cream), Toshiko-nee asked Chika if she want her help to pick an outfit for tomorrow. Chika said yes. Toshiko-nee had so much fun dressing up Chika. She made Chika promise to buy something for herself tomorrow. Food not included.

Toshiko-nee will come home earlier tomorrow. So she asked Chika if she want to have a movie night. She'll drop by at the rental before coming home. Chika asked her to pick anything but rom-com. Irina-sensei played so many rom-com during class already. Chika want to watch something different.

Ritsu said that Chika can pick up her 'order' next week. We must be careful so Koro-sensei won't notice us. He spend a lot of time in the school building, even during vacation. Makes you wonder if he lives there. Does that count as being homeless? Ritsu said that he don't sleep in the school building. Chika would love to find out where Koro-sensei lives. It couldn't possibly near the ocean. Koro-sensei is weak against water. Ironic, don't you think? An octopus that is unable to live in the ocean. What did he to clean himself? Nakamura-san said she saw him take a bath during our class trip. The water turned to be some kind of jelly. Too bad Okuda-san don't have a sample of that...

Chika looked up about traps today in the internet. Maybe we can use warfare traps? Like the ones the Vietnamese use during the Vietnam war. We need to find out how much Koro-sensei weighs in order to make calculations. The materials can be prepared by the Ministry of Defence. We still need to talk to Karasuma-sensei about it. And Irina-sensei. Her trap back then was so wonderful.

It's getting late, Diary. Chika will meet the others tomorrow early in the morning. Good night.

Nagisa POV

We agreed to meet up at the fountain in front of the train station. From there, we will go down to the underground station. I got there first. Usually Sugino and I meet up before going to school, since his home pass the same direction as my home. Earlier today he texted me. He have some errand to finish so I should head first without him. I sit down on a bench near the fountain. Once in a while, I glance toward the clock. We agree to meet up here at 08.45 am.

"Shiota-san," Someone is calling me. Without looking, I already know who is it. There is only one person in Class E that address me by my surname. I turn my head around to see Oichi-san standing beside the bench. Oichi-san is wearing a white romper with short sleeved denim jacket on top. The gladiator sandals she's wearing is high enough to reach her calf. Her hair is tied to a ponytail, not her usual neat bun. It gives her a casual yet mature look. I was so used of seeing Oichi-san in out school uniform. It can be a bit jarring to see her wear something else. She looks nice though.

"Oichi-san, good morning," I greeted her. She nodded before take a seat next to me. We fell into silence. What is there to talk about with Oichi-san? She doesn't seem like she want to talk. But she won't be here if she don't want to socialise right? I often saw her together with Hara-san and Fuwa-san. She never talk to anyone else except for discussing assassination. What else do I know about her...? Oichi-san is smart. She is scared of Board Chairman. She used to each snacks for lunch before switching to bentos. I think I saw her hair down once. That was during the trip to Kyoto if I remember correctly. She was able to withstand the food poisoning virus without needing to take the anti virus later. That was very impressive (Karasuma-sensei insisted that she take one though). Oichi-san used to be a member of the student council along with the Five Virtuoso. She is the only one to call Bitch-sensei 'Bitchirina-sensei'.

I glanced at her. Oichi-san is looking at the fountain. "Um, Oichi-san?" She turn her head around. "Did you had any trouble coming here?"

"No," She answered curtly.

"Oh..."

We lapsed to silence once again. I glanced at my phone. 08.24 am. Still 20 more minutes to go. "Did you hang out with the student council like this, Oichi-san?"

She shakes her head. "I never hang out with my old classmates or the student council. This is my first time going to an underground mall."

I blinked. "Really?" I looked at her in disbelief. Is Oichi-san, perhaps, comes from a well off family?

Oichi-san simply nodded.

"Underground mall is a very big place so I suggests that you stick with us. Otherwise, it's not really different from your average shopping mall. The prices tend to be cheaper though," I explained to her. "Anything in particular that you want to buy?"

"I'm not sure," She answered. "What about you, Shiota-san?"

"Nothing in particular. I'm looking forward to spend time with our classmates rather than buying something," I smiled. Class E have become a comfortable place, as opposed to when we first sent there. Our classmates is our comrades in assassination. "Oichi-san, can I ask you something?" She turn her head to me once again. "Can you not call me Shiota? I'd rather you call me by my name."

"Why?" I can sense the confusion in her tone.

"You see... My parents separated not to long ago," She stiffens. "I went with my mother. Shiota is her family name. I still meet up with my father every now and then... Actually, I'm still hoping that they will go back together again. So until I can use my father's family name again, I want everyone to call me by my name. Can you do that, Oichi-san?" I look straight to her eyes.

We maintained eye contact for a while before Oichi-san opens her mouth. "Na-" She paused. "Na-" She paused once again. It took her a moment to gather herself before she tries again. "Nagi-" Oichi-san halted. She avert her eyes to the side. "Na...gi...sa," It's just a whisper but I hear it all right.

And then she blushed. The normally impassive Oichi-san blushed.

My eyes widened in surprise.

When she blushes, Oichi-san looks... Pretty. Not that she's not attractive to begin with. She is rather cute. But when she blushes... My heart start to beat faster at the sight.

"Nagisa!"

I tear my gaze away from Oichi-san to see Sugino waving at us. He is standing near the bus stop, he must have just gotten off. I waved back. When I look at Oichi-san again, her expression have returned to he usual stoic one. No one would realised that she just blushed. It felt like I saw something rare today. Like a double rainbow. Sugino walked up to us. "Hey there, Nagisa! Huh...?" He paused when he saw Oichi-san. His face is blank for a moment before realisation hit him. "Oichi-san?" Sugino look at her carefully. Oichi-san nodded. He break into an uneasy laugh. "I almost didn't recognise you! You look so different with a ponytail!" He rubbed the back of his head. She simply give him a cool look.

One by one, everyone arrived at the meeting spot. Like Sugino, Kimura-san and Okajima-kun didn't recognised Oichi-san at first. It's amazing how a change of hairstyle can make one almost unrecognisable. The girls recognised Oichi-san right away but they did pause to take in her appearance.

"Uwaah! Chika-chan! You look so cute!" Kurahashi-san said, admiring Oichi-san's ponytail. Compared to Yada-san's ponytail, hers is much longer. Not even Bitch-sensei's hair is as long as her.

"You look like a completely different person," Okano-san observed with furrowed eyebrows.

"My older sibling styled my hair," Oichi-san told them. Kataoka-san and Okano-san perked up at that.

Eventually everyone gathered before 08.45. The girls consists of Kayano, Kataoka-san, Kurahashi-san, Nakamura-san, Okano-san, Yada-san and Oichi-san. The guys consists of me, Sugino, Maehara-kun, Isogai-kun, Kimura-san, Karma-kun, and Okajima-kun. Fourteen of us in total. Kayano and Kurahashi-san walked on the front, talking to each other about sweets. It doesn't take long until those two girls ditched us in their quest to find sweets.

Kataoka-san shakes her head. "Honestly... Those two!"

Nakamura-san simply chuckles. "What's done is done. Here, I'll text them to meet us at the food court by lunch time." She took out her phone and start typing.

"Hey, Isogai. Check it," Maehara-kun nudged Isogai-kun with his elbow. "That store is having a discount." He pointed to a clothing store.

"Really?!" Isogai-kun's ahoges stand up in excitement. The two entered the store first, followed by the rest of us. Kataoka-san, Yada-san and Okano-san went to check the female section. The boys went to the male section. Oichi-san and I hung back. Wait, where are Nakamura-san and Karma-kun?

"Na-gi-sa~" Nakamura-san suddenly appears from behind me. She grabbed my shoulders. I can already tell something bad is going to happen based on the glint in her eyes. "Since they are having a discount, why don't you buy some stuff? We'll help you pick them out~"

Wait. We?

"Lookie here, Nagisa-kun," Karma-kun stood before us, holding out a pink summer dress with floral pattern. "How about you try it on~"

I look at the dress in alarm. I hastily turn to Oichi-san, silently pleading to her to help me. Oichi-san looked at me cooly before mouthing 'I'm so sorry.'

And then she left me to join the others.

"Are you mad?" Oichi-san asked me later on. We just got out from the store. Isogai-kun is carrying a large shopping bag, looking very pleased. Kataoka-san and Okano-san looked dejected. Apparently they didn't found anything. Yada-san have better luck though. No one else bought anything. Nakamura-san is moaning out loud that Nagisa-chan aka me won't buy anything.

I give her what I hope is a comforting smile, "It's okay, Oichi-san. Even if you did say something back there, Karma-kun and Nakamura-san won't be easily dissuaded. I'm getting used to it to be honest." At least I know that those two did it just to tease me... Unlike Mom... I look to the front. Sugino and Kimura-san are pointing to the sports store. Sugino told me that he want to buy new shoes the other day. "Oichi-san-" I turned around to see Oichi-san being swept away by the crowd. She frantically waved her arm at us before the crowd closes in.

Karma-kun, being the tallest in the group, went to get Oichi-san. It should be easy for him to spot her in this crowd. The underground mall is especially packed today. A few moments later, Karma-kun and Oichi-san arrived in front of the front store. Oichi-san is holding onto Karma-kun's arm to prevent getting swept away again.

"I'm sorry for the trouble, Akabane-san," Oichi-san apologises to Karma-kun. She let go of his arm. "Thank you for your help."

"No problem, Oichi-san~" Karma-kun replied in cheerful tone. "You're not used to this kind of place are you?"

Oichi-san lower her head slightly, "I admit that I'm not good with crowded places..." Even with her stoic expression, one get the impression that she feels... Ashamed.

"Ahaha. You better hold onto one of us or you'll be swept again," Karma-kun said. Oichi-san nodded.

"If there's anything you'd like to check out, don't hesitate to tell us. We wouldn't want you to get separated again," I said to Oichi-san. She nodded once again.

Kimura-san didn't buy anything but Sugino bought a pair of shoes. Okano-san bought a pair of jerseys. Maehara-kun made an insensitive comment about it, earning a slap on the back of his head by Okano-san. Kataoka-san pull Okano-san out from the store before she can kick him.

Time flies. Karma-kun and Maehara-kun made a stop at the gaming store. Yada-san pull us to the accessories store, where she and Nakamura-san each buy an accessory. Nakamura-san bought herself a CD of an American singer at the music store. Okajima-kun wanted to but adult magazine when we passed by the magazine vendor but Kataoka-san will have none of it. So he end up buying a photography magazine. Eventually everyone went and buy something. At the stationary store, I bought a new note pad and Oichi-san bought a series of letter sets.

We talked as we walked. We talked about everything but assassination. Oichi-san is holding onto Kataoka-san this entire time. There were a few close calls of Oichi-san being swept away again but thankfully there are no accidents. We are heading to the food court when Oichi-san tugged Kataoka-san's arm. "Can we go there?" She pointed to a store... Filled with Rillakuma merchandises.

"Who would have thought that Oichi would like Rillakuma?" Sugino asked to no one in particular as we watched the girls looking around. Well, it's more like Oichi-san looking around. She won't stop moving. Even though there are no changed in her expression, it's clear that she's excited.

Oichi-san stopped in front of the plushes. She studies them for a moment before picking up a giant Rilakkuma bear plush. She stares at it for a few seconds before hugging it close, nuzzling her nose to the top of its head.

"Okay. That is really cute," Okajima-kun blushed. Sugino, Kimura-san, Maehara-san, Isogai-san and I have the same reaction to that. We blushed as well. Karma-kun just smiled. "That innocence is surprisingly refreshing... I have to reevaluate my opinion of Oichi," Okajima-kun touched his chin thoughtfully.

She ended up buying the giant Rillakuma bear plush. Its height is 90 cm long. "I wanted to buy the jumbo size one but my money is not enough," She said to us when we get out from the store. I have to admit, the mental image of Oichi-san snuggling to a jumbo sized Rilakkuma is downright adorable. "It's my dream since I was a little girl to have a giant Rilakkuma," She continued, nuzzling to the plush. "Is that... Weird?" She look up from the bear. Her tone bashful.

I clutched my chest. It's just too cute. Right in the feels. Sugino, Maehara-kun, Kimura-san and Okajima-kun blushes some more. The girls let out a squee.

"No, it's not weird, Oichi-san," Kataoka-san assures her.

Oichi-san hide her face behind Rilakkuma as she nuzzles some more. No one would know what kind of expression she's wearing right now, since Oichi-san's face is blocked by Rilakkuma. But I want to imagine that she's smiling.

For right now Oichi-san is radiating happiness.

Chika can't stop nuzzling to Rilakkuma. The giant bear is just so soft and fluffy and squishy and- She nuzzled her nose to its head. Carrying it around makes walking difficult but Chika don't mind. She finally own a big Rilakkuma! Their parents think toys as a waste of money so they stopped buying toys for her after she enter elementary school. Even then they don't buy her much. Except for clothing's and workbooks. Toshiko-nee had dealt with them longer so she take extra care of her toys. Those toys were passed down to young Chika. Amongst them are Rillakuma and Korillakuma (although much smaller). Those were her favourites. Chika wonder what her parents did to their toys after she left. The thought of them being disposed makes her sad.

Kayano-san and Kurahashi-san were very surprised when they saw her giant Rillakuma.

"It looks Chika-chan hit the jackpot today!" Kurahashi-san said to her when they reunited at the food court.

It was hard to find a table large enough for 14 people (and a bear) but thankfully the boys gathered enough tables and chairs for them. Chika enjoyed a meal consists of cheeseburger and french fries. Kurahashi-san and Kayano-san showed them the sweets they bought. Chocolates, jelly beans, colourful candies, marshmallows in all kinds of shape... Kayano-san put them away when Akabane-san tried to grab a strawberry flavoured candy. Maehara-san tried to steal Okano-san's french fries but she stopped him by throwing the ketchup pack at him. It hit him square on the forehead.

The memory make Chika to nuzzle on Rillakuma again.

They part ways after lunch. Everyone have something to do in the afternoon. Chika said her goodbye to her classmates before they dispersed. The trip was so much fun...

Across the street, little girl is tugging her mother's hand, pointing at her giant Rilakkuma. Chika give her a nod. The little girl beamed at her. So adorable.

Chika stopped in front of the bus stop. The bus will arrive in less than 5 minutes. Chika sit down on the bench. Rilakkuma on her lap. She just hung out with her classmates... Not just 2-3 people... But more than 10 people. It was exhausting but a lot of fun. It's okay to call them her friends... Right? Do they... Consider her as their friend...?

She buried her face on Rillakuma's head.

It will be great if she can be as cheerful as Kurahashi-san... Or as confident as Nakamura-san... Then she will be a better friend... Have she been a good friend towards them?

Her blood suddenly runs cold. That feeling is back again. The feeling of being watched. Chika's head shot up. She look around, trying to catch a glimpse of- of- of something. Anyone or anything suspicious. Or a Koro-sensei. She hugged Rilakkuma tighter. It could be just her mind playing tricks... But that feeling still won't disappear. Chika looked around. No one is looking at her. No one suspicious. Just people walking their dogs, parent with their children, teenagers chatting with each other, individuals busy with their phones. No one is paying any attention to her.

Chika's breath hitched when the bus stopped in front of her. Quickly she left her seat and hop onto the bus. She sit down behind the driver, but not next to the window side. She keep Rillakuma close throughout the journey, not making eye contact with anyone.

She can't even take out her keys when she finally arrived in front of their apartment. Partly because of she have to hold Rillakuma, the other part is because her hand is trembling so much she can't hold the key. So she rang the door bell. The look on Toshiko-nee's face is so comical when she saw Rillakuma. Then she giggles and let her in.

"I said that you should buy something for yourself. I had no idea that you would get a giant Rillakuma!" Toshiko-nee pats her head. "I rented three movies for us! Which one would you like? Mission Impossible, Frozen or Alien?"

"Let's watch all of them," Chika finally said after a minute of thinking.

Toshiko-nee grins, the the feeling of pure anxiety finally disappear.

This chapter takes place before chapter 76.

Chika blushed! Well, it's not that shocking. She did blushed like crazy when she read FSOG. But she was alone at that time. This is the first time her classmate from Class E saw her blush.

Only a couple more chapters before we end the Summer Vacation arc! Stay tuned!

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