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 one 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 33

September XX 20XX

Dear Diary,

Karasuma-sensei have filled in the rest of the class about the mysterious man. Based on the sketch Sugaya-san gave him, Karasuma-sensei is positive that he is not an assassin. Neither is the stalker at the mall. Karasuma-sensei always interview the assassins that signed for the mission. He won't let them go otherwise. Now that everyone knows that Asano-san is onto Koro-sensei, Karasuma-sensei gave him a lecture about subtlety. As if Koro-sensei can do subtle. Well, he can be subtle but those moments are rare. The sketch is a dead end, partially because it was too dark at the time to get an accurate view of the man's face.

Chika can't dwell in this longer. The athletic festival is right around the corner. The class held a meeting to discuss who will participate in what. Even though Class E are not allowed to participate in many games, we are still required to take part. There is no way that Class E will become the overall winner but who's counting at this point? Class E should concentrate on the boutaoshi game.

Maehara-san and Okano-san will participate in the three legged race (Ufufufufu).

Hara-san will participate in the bread eating race.

Kayano-san will participate in the crawling race.

Kimura-san and Yada-san will participate in 100 m dash (for boys and girls respectively). Akabane-san and Nakamura-san will take over the 200 m dash. Kataoka-san and Isogai-san the 800 m dash.

Horibe-san will participate in the scavenger hunt.

Thank God Chika don't have to do the scavenger hunt. Last year, Chika was saddled with it. Chika's paper read 'Someone with a high position'. Guess who is the first high ranking person in the vicinity? Board Chairman. The teacher stands goes deadly quiet when Chika approached him. Board Chairman gave Chika a weird smile when Chika explained her situation. It shocked Chika that he agreed to come. Chika's competitors made way for us, beyond scared when they saw him. Class 2-B won the scavenger hunt. Chika got a stomach ache so bad afterward. It didn't go away for a week. What a nightmare.

Chika will participate at the stretcher race with Okuda-san and Takebayashi-kun. You will be handed materials to make a stretcher. Once it's done, one person will lay on it. The other two will lift the person and race to the finishing line. If the stretcher breaks, you have to go back to the starting point. Chika is confident that they can win this one. (Chika have gotten good with ropes lately).

So Chika went shopping with Toshiko-nee today. We bought lots of underwear. Toshiko-nee insisted on buying matching ones. Chika is off the hook this time because of the period. We also bought matching set of pyjamas. We had our dinner at a sushi restaurant. Toshiko-nee's spirits seems to be lifted up a bit afterwards. Chika bought a new workbook and notebook.

Saw Maehara-san on a date with a girl. Most likely from another school. Poor Okano-san.

Chika also spotted Kanzaki-san at an arcade. She really likes games huh?

Well, Chika better go to sleep. The athletic festival is tomorrow. We've done all that we can. Tomorrow will prove if our hard work will pay.

Good night, Diary. Wish us luck.

The day started normal enough. Class E have one last review at the old school building before scaling down the mountain. The girls have finished the headbands just in time. Chika witnessed Hayami-san handed Chiba-san one with a smile on her face. Chiba-san thanks her and put it on immediately. This is surely a good sign. Karasuma-sensei nagged Bitchirina-sensei to switched her outfit from a sports bra and shorts to the more conservative jacket and yoga pants. Koro-sensei insisted to come with them. He even dressed in a jersey. Koro-sensei argued that since everyone would focus on the students instead, no one would notice a doting parent such as he. Defeated, Karasuma-sensei can only tell him to cover himself with a tarp for good measure.

As usual, Class E was greeted by jeers when they stepped through the gate. Hazama-san simply roll her eyes. Class E's stands is on the other side of the field. If you could call it a stand. There are only so few chairs prepared. They don't even get a board. Koro-sensei sits on the ground, since sitting on the chair will draw attention to his full height. They let Isogai-san and Chika take a seat. Chika leaned over to Isogai-san as they read the Boutaoshi Strategy List notebook together. Their shoulders touching. Koro-sensei take pictures furiously. Even in a crisis like this, he will always look for shipping fuel.

The opening ceremony finished without a hitch. Class E watched the other classes competing against each other. Class A won the otedama game, all thanks to Sang Hyuk's throws. Class 3-B took second class by a close margin due to Shindou-san taking part. Sugino-san smiled excitedly as he observes. Shindou-san's throwing skills have improved. The cavalry battle is next. Class A completely dominated the other classes. Asano-san takes the position as rider (no surprise there) while Kevin, Camille and Jose supports him. No one dares to get close to them. Simply bumping to Kevin (who positioned at the front) will send them flying. Asano-san easily snatches their headbands. Meanwhile, Sakikabara-san, Seo and Araki struggles to support the giant Sang Hyuk. The basketball player have the longest reach.

The races are next. The first one to go is Kimura-san. He easily outrun the other classes. Koro-sensei is positively giddy. His camera never stopped. "Ooooh! You're so cool, Kimura-kun! Smile some more while you're running!" Kimura-san blushed in embarrassment. He did smile when he reached the finish line. Koro-sensei squeals loudly in excitement.

Koro-sensei's Weakness #31: Not related but acts like a doting parent.

The girls' 100 m dash is next. Yada-san had a slow start at first but she succeed to catch up. Unfortunately, a member of the track & field club sped up on the last second, earning the first place. Second place is not so bad though. "Good job, Yada!" Kataoka-san congratulates her. Yada-san smiled widely. It didn't escape Chika's notice that there's a slight blush on her face. Hm...

For the 200 M dash, Akabane-san had a good start. With his physical prowess, everyone expects him to win. But alas, similar to Yada-san's race, a track club member zoomed past him on the last 20 M. Akabane-san have to content himself with placing 2nd. Nakamura-san placed 4th.

"It's okay, Karma-kun! Nakamura-san! You did well! You look so cool out there! Kyah!" Koro-sensei shouts as he snapped his camera furiously. He is literally shaking from excitement.

The 800 M dash... It was... Loud. Every single fangirls of Isogai-san and Kataoka-san have gathered to get a better look of the object(s) of their worship. The fact that these girls openly shows their affection to their class reps just show how popular they are. Being Class E members didn't caused this girls to abandon their adulation. Chika can hear Okajima muttering "I could kill that ikemen" in envy. Koro-sensei joined the squealing when Isogai-san took 2nd place ("Kyah! Isogai-kun! Look over here please! Yoo-hoo! My fellow ikemen~!"). Karasuma-sensei looked like he wants to stab Koro-sensei for being so loud. Too bad they are out in the open. Isogai-san smiled kindly to his fangirls when they congratulates him. He sits back down and resume his reading with Chika.

As if not wanting to be outdone by their rivals(?), Kataoka-san's fangirls cheered harder. Kataoka-san is clearly uncomfortable by how- ah- fired up her admirers are. She did get a good start. Kataoka-san was leading until yet another track and field club member zoomed past her. Wow, Kunugigaoka's track and field athletes sure are strong. Yada-san's eyes are shining with awe.

"Kyaaaah! All of my kids are so awesome! I am not worthy!" Koro-sensei choked back his tears. Chika hoped he would choke for real and die. That would save everyone the trouble. Koro-sensei wiped his tears with the tarp. "Nurufufufu~ It's nice that the audience setting for this school's athletic festival is so close. You can spectate without standing out too much for enthusiasm," Koro-sensei chuckles. Unknown to everyone here, that very setting will be taken advantage by Class E. Oh the mayhem they will create...

It's Hara-san's turn now. They sent her off with a pat on the back from Yoshida and words of encouragement from Fuwa-san.

"But you know, Karasuma-sensei~ For the track competition, everyone except Kimura-chan is struggling," Kurahashi-san said as they watch Hara-san getting in position. "We took second place, but it's difficult to beat the track and field club. And we were so confident because of our assassination training..."

"Of course. We haven't done any training to shorten your 100 M dash by even two or three seconds," Karasuma-sensei replied calmly. "Running quickly on an open space... Those who specialises in it are faster. It also means that you guys aren't perfect. But the results of your training will show in unexpected places."

As if on cue, the chubby Hara-san finally catches up with her opponents. With an almighty jump, her friend is able to sink her teeth into the breath. In just one swoop, she is able to bring it down, a feat that took time for others. She stopped just before the finishing line. To everyone's amazement, Hara-san sucks the bread, swallowing it without any problem. She crosses the finish line like a boss. Chika actually saw sparkles behind her. "I just love this manga," She overheard Fuwa-san muttered under her breath. Chika agrees with you, Fuwa-san.

The group welcomes back Hara-san with whoops and wide smiles. "My appetite grew from all those days of training," Hara-san explained it to them. "It's nothing but a drink. Bread that is." So cool!

"All right! It's our turn now! Let's go, Okano!" Maehara-san pumped his fists in the air. Okano-san laughed before joining him. Chika loves it when her OTP get along well.

"If only this unpredictability could be used for assassination... Right, Isogai-kun?" Koro-sensei turned to Isogai-san.

He can only smile weakly. "Yes..."

Chika tear her gaze away from her OTP to regard Isogai-san. He looked so worried. He had tried to hide it during training but sometimes Chika saw glimpses of it. The worried looks he shot at Muramatsu and Yoshida when they complained about ukemi training. His small gasp of horror when Takebayashi-kun tripped and hit the pole face first. Isogai-san biting his lip as he revised a strategy to make sure others won't get hurt. His class mates and enemies alike. Their class president is just so kind.

"The foundation of strength which you have improved over assassinations. Your balancing skills, kinetic vision and sense of perception... These non everyday competitions is where they will show." Koro-sensei said knowingly as they spectate the three legged race. Maehara-san and Okano-san are leaving others in the dust. They are even arguing mid race. Chika wonder what they are arguing about. They took first place.

Kayano-san become the undisputed winner of the crawling race. She crawled so fast that it reminds Chika of a snake. Or an eel. The boys theorises that it's mainly due to the lack of ahem- resistance in her body.

"In such ways, each of your individual personalities become a weapon. How that will be capitalised in the boutaoshi depends on you." Geez Koro-sensei. Are you lecturing Isogai-san or encouraging him?

"Oichi-san, it's time," Takebayashi-kun snapped her out from her muse. "It's our turn now." Next to him, Okuda-san is taking deep breaths. Chika nodded. She give Isogai-san and Koro-sensei a parting look before following her classmates.

They joined the other competitors at the starting line. The referee raised her gun high. After a few seconds passed, a shot is fired. The three of them rushes to the materials (which are laid a few meters ahead). Without any word, they get to work. Like a well oiled machine, they tied the ropes on the two poles. Chika fastened the last of the knot before nodding to Okuda-san. The girl is the lightest amongst the three. She laid down on the stretcher. Takebayashi-kun hold the front and Chika on the rear. 1, 2, 3! They lifts the stretcher. Koro-sensei's squeal can be heard from the distance. Chika can hear her heart beating fast as they jog towards the finishing line. Is it excitement? Embarrassment? Happiness?

Class E broke into a cheer when Chika stepped over the finishing line. The rules stated that the person on the rear must crossed the finishing line before the referee can declare them as the winner. The three of them gave each other a high five. When they regrouped, Muramatsu ruffled her hair affectionally. Hara-san combed it back with a proud smile on her face. Fuwa-san about to congratulate her when Koro-sensei beat her to it.

"Nyuyaaah! You three are so cool! Your handiwork is simply amazing! Sensei's heart goes doki-doki when you carried Okuda-san! Thank goodness the stretcher worked!"

"You were so quick, Oichi-san!" Okuda-san praises her.

"...I wonder how quick I will be if I tied up a living being...," Chika wonders out loud. It caused Okajima paused and turns toward her. A lecherous look in his eyes. Muramatsu promptly smacked him on the back of his head.

Chika sits down next to Isogai-san. His expression is still the same. Worried. His gaze is fixated on something though. Further down the field, Class A and Class D is playing tug-of-war. With just a single pull, Class D students are sent to the air. All attention fell upon four hulking figures on the back. The foreign exchanged students. They looked utterly bored.

"They're too strong, that Class A!" The commentator all but screamed. "Class A should probably thanked their lucky stars! It's only by chance! That these four foreigners have come for a training abroad program!"

Members of Class A hastily made way for them. The rumours of these four not getting along with everyone but Asano-san seems to be true. Now that she sees them in person, Chika can't help but be amazed that those foreigners are their age.

"Is there something wrong, Isogai-kun?" Koro-sensei asked in concern as he take notice of his expression.

"...Koro-sensei... I don't have language abilities like that...," Isogai-san looked over to Asano-san who is in the middle of a conversation with his foreigner friends. "I don't my abilities are anywhere near Asano-san's..."

"...That is true. Frankly speaking, that is the case. If you had to describe Asano-kun in one word, it would be 'remarkable'," Koro-sensei admitted. "I've never seen a 15 years old with as high a level of perfection as he is." Board Chairman knew exactly what he wanted for his blood. Starting from naming his son 'Gakushuu' to raising him to become what he is now. Chika can't help but wonder how Asano-san didn't crack under the pressure. Living with a man like Board Chairman... Chika wouldn't be able to handle it. "No matter how multi talented you may be, if you go out into society, there are definitely people above yourself. Just like him."

Isogai-san holds his head. "...What should I do? Because of me... If everyone got hurt..."

"But you know," Koro-sensei smiles, "In society, there's a limit to a single person's abilities. The ability to lead and fight with friends, on that point you exceed even Asano-kun." He positioned his camera. Maehara-san come up behind Isogai-san, followed by the rest of the boys. Koro-sensei snapped a picture. "Even if you fall into a pinch... Everyone will fall with you and fight. That is your personal virtue. Even Sensei. I'm glad that I was able to be your homeroom teacher rather than Asano-kun's." Koro-sensei put his camera. He pull out a head band and tie it around Isogai-san's head.

"Both teams! LINE UP!"

Isogai-san smiles widely. Koro-sensei have washed away his worry. "All right, guys!" He turned his attention to the boys. "Let's go for the kill as always!"

"YEAH!"

"Oichi-san," Isogai-san turned to her. "Hold onto this please?" He handed her the notebook.

Chika accepted it. She hold it close to her chest. "Class A won't know what'll hit them." She said to him. Isogai-san smiles wider. Chika watches his retreating back as the boys entered the field.

They are going to win this.

"Now for the exhibition match! Class E have sent a challenge to Class A! Here are the rules for the boutaoshi! The side that brings down their opponent's standing pole wins! Grabbing is fine, but hitting and kicking are not allowed! Use of weapons are of course prohibited! Exceptions! The one supporting the pole using their feet to chase people away. And using your arms and shoulders to tackle are both okay!"

As the commentator lists off the rules, Chika noticed that Class A members are wearing long sleeved jackets and headgears. It looks like they found a loophole on their own. Each team huddled around their pole. Asano-san and Isogai-san took their position. The two of them standing on top of the others. Murmurs coming from the spectators as they noticed that no one from Class E is attacking. Everyone is pressing close to the pole.

Class E Initial Position - Ultimate Defence Form

"I understand the desire to use brute force to vent out some of your daily frustration, but... Their formation is a full membered solid defence! Are they now afraid of the difference in strength?!" The commentator voiced the audience's confusion.

Asano-san wave his hand. A band of five men, led by Kevin, detached themselves from the group. Chika notices Seo following close behind the American. Kevin is in his element here. A linebacker usually clash their bodies to their enemy. Due to his size, they will need three guys to hold him off. Two if Terasaka is up. Muramatsu and Yoshida left the group. They charged towards Kevin's band. This is a ruse but Chika is not comforted one bit. With a mighty yell, Kevin bumped his shoulders against them. The two are sent flying. Chika winces when they fell to the ground. That looks painful. This is not an American Football match. They don't get to wear any protective gear.

"What power! They were thrown at least 10 M! All the way into the audience!"

The crowds cheer in glee. Is this what the crowd was like during gladiator fights? Cheering at the bloodshed and death? Human truly are vile creatures. Muramatasu and Yoshida lay still on the ground. Were they knocked out? Chika breathed out a sigh of relief when she saw Muramatsu giving her a covert signal. 'They're okay.' She repeated those words in her mind like a mantra.

Kevin is now standing just a few metres away from the pole. His mouth keeps opening and closing. He must be in the middle of taunting her classmates. Then he looked behind him. Asano-san gave him a signal. There it is. The dependant mentality. Kevin charges in like a bull. It has to be... Now! The outer layer jumped, successfully avoiding the attack. Kevin and co can't stop their own momentum. They fell to the ground. Isogai-san and the group landed on their back.

Class E Formation - Tentacle Entanglement

Kevin is now pinned down by the combined weight of his teammates plus Class E. Terasaka tilts the pole, adding the pressure on Class A members. Class A have lost 5 of its member and the pole is now supported by the very people that seek to topple it down. Irony and hitting two birds with one stone cooked together to perfection.

Undaunted, Asano-san send more people to attack them. 10 people in total. Chika spotted Araki amongst them. Five people charging in from the left and five from the right, leaving an opening in the middle. This is obviously a pincer attack. Isogai-san give his command. Akabane-san, Okajima, Sugino-san, Maehara-san, and Kimura-san will charge in with him.

Suddenly!

The two squads switched direction, now going after them from behind. Another two squads are dispatched from Class A's grounds. Jose and Camille will lead the attack from the front. Six people against 20 people! They haven't closes in on them yet. If they want to go to that place, it has to be now!

Isogai-san's band move to the left. They dive right into... The audience stands!

"Oh my! Class E has begun to run all the way into the audience seating area! And with Class A chasing them, it's simply pandemonium!"

Class E Formation - Mucus Hell

Koro-sensei casually peels an orange as they watch the chaos unfold. Hannibal would be so proud. Chika glanced to where she last saw Muramatsu and Yoshida. They're already gone. Mucus Hell have successfully avert the crowd's attention from them. They could be anywhere by now. Chika noticed that something changed. The audience looked eager yes but the condescending look is no longer there. There's... Something else...

Class E skilfully jumped here and there, using the seats and audience as props. Their attackers have joined them in the stands. Spectators are fleeing. It really looked like a circus now. Everyone is watching them... Even Asano-san and the guys supporting Class A's pole are watching. The time is ripe.

Chika's heart skipped a beat when Muramatsu and Yoshida leaped from their hiding spots. They attacked from the rear, the blindspot. They even managed to climb onto the pole! The girls cheered.

"You can do it, Yoshida!" Hara-san waves her fist in the air.

"Out of nowhere, two members of Class E attack Class A's pole!"

The comment caused every single Class A members to look at the pole. That mistake allows Isogai-san and co to escape. They jumped back to the field and now heading towards Class A's pole. Class A can only stare at them stunned. Those crucial few seconds when they didn't move further allowed her classmates to close in.

Class E Formation - Speed of Sound Flight

"And they're in!"

"Yes!" Okano-san and Fuwa-san whooped. Even Karasuma-sensei looked excited.

Sang Hyuk tried to tear of Sugino-san from the pole. He grabbed the back of his shirt. Sang Hyuk put too much force in his movements, causing the pull to shakes instead. Sugino-san loses his grip. Chika heard Kanzaki-san gasped. Thankfully he is able to hold on. Sang Hyuk realised his mistake and let go of Sugino-san. (Kanzaki-san sighed in relief).

And then, Asano-san take off his headgear. Chika tensed at the sight. This is it. He's going to attack them. She have filled in the boys about Asano-san's martial skills. The boys knew what is coming but there is nothing Chika can do to help them. The first to go down is Yoshida. Asano-san grabbed his arm and throw him off. Next, he delivered a kick straight at Okajima's face. Chika felt a chill down her spine. Are they okay?!

Thankfully, those two are able to get back on their feet. They are now trying to climb back in. Asano-san perched himself on the top of the pole. Falling from that height would be dangerous. Without wasting any more seconds, Asano-san resume his attack. Akabane-san is able to block his kicks but others are not so lucky.

"Asano-kun is defending all by himself without losing balance! Class E's putting everything into their defence, so they're in no position to bring down the pole!"

"This is bad...," Hayami-san said nervously. "They've been checked. Even the members of Class A who were scattered throughout the audience are starting to return. At this rate, they'll be surrounded and lynched."

If they want to avoid that fate, then they must execute that.

Chika winced when Asano-san successfully kicked down Isogai-san. He fell to the ground. He looks unharmed though. Without wasting any breath, Isoga-san get down to position. Four blurs jumped onto his back.

"Oh my! Class E... Have sent even more reinforcement!"

Chiba-san, Mimura-san, Shiota-san and Sugaya-san grabbed onto Asano-san. Now that his movements are locked, the ace won't be able to kick anyone any longer. Terasaka and Takebayashi-kun have no trouble supporting the pole. Of course, Kevin's squad helped. More Class A members have joined the skirmish. Each and everyone of them determined to defend their pole. In their haste, they forgot one particular thing.

There are still two more Class E members on the ground.

With Isogai-san's help, Horibe-san is launched to the air. A feat that only made impossible by Horibe-san's enhanced physique. It's all too late now. Horibe-san uses his momentum to pull down the pole. It starts to tilt backwards. Most of Class A members are situated on the front. Everyone hold their breaths in.

BOOM

No one said a word for a few seconds. And then...

"CLASS E WINS!"

Cheers erupt from all over the places. The student body are now cheering for them. The girls are all squealing and hugging each other. Chika let out the breath she have been holding in. "How cool is that?! My kids are the coolest! Look this way, please!" Koro-sensei snapped pictures furiously. Karasuma-sensei looked like he wants to scold him but decide not to. "Oichi-san, you can stop crushing the notebook now." Huh? Chika looked down. She have balled her fist on the notebook, severely crumpling it. How come she didn't notice? Is it because she was so worried for the boys? Chika loosen her hold.

"Everyone!" Chika looked up to see the boys coming their way. The girls rushes over towards them. Everyone is smiling and laughing. Hara-san is checking Yoshida for any injuries. Kanzaki-san too is checking up on Sugino-san, much to his delight. Hayami-san and Chiba-san are smiling at each other. Maybe they are already at the level where they don't need words? Okuda-san is talking to Akabane-san. Chika couldn't quite hear what they are saying but judging from the grin on Akabane-san's face, Okuda-san just said something nice. Shiota-san on the other hand, looked bashful when Kayano-san praises him. A complete opposite to his red haired friend. Meanwhile, Maehara-san and Okano-san engage in a playful banter, judging from the sly grin Okano-san wear. Bitchirina-sensei is trying to pressed her breasts against Karasuma-sensei's arm. (He calmly detached himself, causing her to pout).

She loves it when her OTPs are getting along.

Isogai-san noticed her still sitting on her seat. "Oichi-san!" At the sound of her surname, Chika stood up. He made his way towards her. "Our strategies worked!" He beamed at her. Chika nodded. "...Huh? Why is the notebook all crumpled?" He looks at her in puzzlement.

"...I may have hold it too tight when watching the match...," Chika said softly. "I'm glad none of you are unharmed."

Isogai-san blinked. Then his smile turned gentle. "We sure made you worried huh?" Chika nodded again. Isogai-san laughed slightly. "Thank you." Chika did not say anything. Sometimes, silence says more words than necessary. She is certain that Isogai-san won't be mad if she don't reply. Instead she keep looking straight into his eyes. They are having a moment. A moment of camaraderie.

Then that moment was shattered when Maehara-san put Isogai-san in a headlock. "Come on, Class Rep! Let's take pictures! Koro-sensei is going nuts if he have to wait any longer!"

Laughter fills the air. Everyone races towards Koro-sensei to get their picture taken. If only they are not in public, her classmates would try to kill him while they are at it. Warmth filled her being. This is it. This is happiness. A feeling of pure euphoria. Relief. Fun.

Cold

Chika feels a shudder shooting through her. What- Where did that come from? Why is it so cold? Winter is not here yet. Slowly, Chika turned around. Her eyes scan over the school building. A lone figure stood behind the window. Judging from the location, that person is in the board chairman office... Board Chairman Asano? From this distance, she couldn't be sure. It can be anyone. But no one would dare to sneak inside his office. It have to be Board Chairman then. He is looking over the field. Is he looking at Class E..?

Her stomach churned.

The athletic festival ended peacefully without any accidents. During the closing ceremony, the principal declared Class 3-A as the overall victor. Yet that victory felt hollow. Class A do not get the satisfaction to trash Class E. The boys of Class A shot dirty looks at them but were ignored. The foreigners simply looked disappointed at themselves. It is understandable that they don't share the same dislike as the rest of the school have on Class E. Chika suspects it have something to do with them being athletes. Or being unable to help Asano-san.

The students went to clean up the field afterwards. It wasn't so bad, since Class E is not the only ones doing the work. Koro-sensei have left the school ground. Every now and then, Isogai-san's and Kataoka-san's fangirls would approach them. Kataoka-san would smiled stiffly at them. Isogai-san would greet them back with a smile. It doesn't look forced on his part.

"That damn ikemen...," Sugaya-san and Kimura-san grumbled. "But... It's like the whole mood's changed around here," Sugaya-san observed. "Especially with how the lower grades see the E class now."

"Well, sure, with our little team making such a huge upset!" Muramatsu said happily.

"You know...," Everyone turn to Okajima. "We might be pretty damn awesome right now!" Standing next to him, Fuwa-san nodded sagely.

Out of the corner of her eyes, Chika noticed the medical officers from the hospital head inside. Kunugigaoka requested them to be on standby today in case of something happened. But no one got hurt. Why are they still here? The only people that Chika saw entered the building before them were Asano-san and the foreign exchange students-

Oh no

Chika followed them inside. Board Chairman won't go that far right? Those four are foreign citizens. Harming them would be a crime. Despite their brutish looks, those four are still minors. And Asano-san... Chika unconsciously hold her shoulder. The bruises have long been healed but... The memory is still fresh in her mind.

She stopped on her tracks.

Asano-san is giving orders- directions to the medical officers. He pointed to the stairs. The centre staircase is the closest stair to the Board Chairman office... Please let her suspicion be incorrect. Please. Please!

She watches Asano-san watch the medical officers head downstairs. His eyes linger for a moment before he turned around. He immediately scowled at the sight of her. "Shouldn't you be celebrating with your little friends?"

Chika ignored the hostile tone in his voice. "Why did you sent the medical officers upstairs?" Asano-san simply glared at her. "Where are your foreigner friends, Asano-san?" At the mention of them, he averted his gaze. Dear God. That man really did it. He hurt them. "Did he... Did Board Chairman touch you?" They may be at odds right now, but Chika don't wish that kind of thing to happen to Asano-san. "Did he hurt you, Asano-san?"

"What is it to you?" He snapped. Asano-san start to walk past her. "Just go back now."

Oh hell no. Chika won't let him go like that. She catches his sleeves. Asano-san jerked his arm but she held on. "I'm asking because I'm worried," She inject some more force in her voice. Hopefully she can pull off the stern tone Kataoka-san used when addressing the boys. "...I am worried about you."

Asano-san's violet eyes seems to soften. "...no...," He finally answered. Chika scanned his form. True, he didn't look like he was harmed. But he is still wearing his jacket. That will hide the bruises. Asano-san seems to realised something, for his eyes turned sharp again. He jerked his arm. Chika let go of his sleeves. He gave her an indescribable look before walking away.

After a few minutes of standing there, Chika decide to return. She found Asano-san again. This time talking to her classmates. Isogai-san is offering his hand towards him for a handshake. Is he asking for a reconciliation or something? Truly, their class president have too big of a heart.

Asano-san promptly ignored it and turn his back on them. "Can you just disappear? It won't turn out this way next time. I'll drive them all to destruction."

...Them?

Is he talking about Class E or... Board Chairman?

"He's been through a lot, Isogai-kun," Takebayashi-kun said to Isogai-san. Is he consoling him? "He's struggling under certain circumstances." That is an understatement.

"If you compare me to him, my situation doesn't amount much," Isogai-san replied in a humble tone. "You know, having everyone get together to help me today, it made me think 'I'm glad I'm poor.'"

Everyone proceed to laugh at his words. But not the teasing kind of laughter. It's more... Warm... The laughter turned louder when Isogai-san chased after a student who is pushing the bread cart.

The day is over.

Isogai-san's secret is safe.

Everyone is laughing.

Yet why is she holding the notebook tight again?

Why does she feel sick?

Why can't she shake off this feeling?

The foreboding feeling she had since morning.

It has increased ten fold.

This chapter takes place from chapter 91 - 94

I guess at this point you guys have picked up that Chika's favourite food is ice cream.

The stretcher race is something I read online when researching Undokai (Japanese sports day). I lost the link though.

And no, Chika is not falling for Isogai.

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