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 40
October 13th 20XX
Dear Diary,
They handed out the midterms result today. Chika placed 11th overall and come second place in Class E. Akabane-san placed 2nd overall. He only have one point difference with Asano-san's score. Apparently both of them hold first place in math, so it's a tie. By some sort of strange twist (Chika have no idea what else how to call it), Chika ended up walking down the mountain with Akabane-san. We didn't talk much but that's fine. Koro-sensei tried to spy on us. Akabane-san spotted him and shot a few rounds at him. Sorry to disappoint you, Sensei, but nothing is going on between us. Or will there ever be.
The Five Virtuosos was waiting for us after school. They came to gloat. At least that's what Sakakibara-san, Koyama, Seo and Araki intend to do. Asano-san didn't say much. They were bothering Sugino-san, Shiota-san and Okajima when we saw them. We went to help them. Akabane-san did all the talking. Those four can't say anything back because Akabane-san have higher scores than them. Asano-san kept quiet until the end. That is not a good sign. He keep glaring at us as well. The glare didn't stop until Chika leave. Chika simply stared back at him. Sakakibara-san noticed this and looked worried.
...Chika wonder if Asano-san told him anything.
Moving on to the next subject, Chika told Karasuma-sensei about the meeting. Karasuma-sensei then told Chika that he will arrange someone to keep an eye on the meeting. He too will be on stand by. Government agents witnessing a dysfunctional family that is ours. That certainly make Chika look forward for tomorrow even more.
Sorry, Diary. Chika didn't mean to get sarcastic at you.
Chika's stomach feel so queasy from the nerves. It appears Toshiko-nee share the same feeling. She is not in the mood for cooking so we end up having dinner at Muramatsu's shop. It was nice. Muramatsu can tell something is up though. We eventually told them that we will be meeting our parents tomorrow. Muramatsu and his parents are very concerned once we finish telling our story. Muramatsu gave Chika a pat on the head. Muramatsu tried not to but he kept falling to Toshiko-nee's baiting, resulting him to get teased by her. Poor Muramatsu.
When we get back, Chika sent an email to Hara-san and Fuwa-san, telling them about our plans tomorrow. Like Muramatsu, they are very concerned.
Chika is blessed with so many good friends.
Oh and Koro-sensei stopped by at our apartment...
Flashback
Chika is cuddling to Rillakuma on the bed when she heard a knock on her window. She look up to see Koro-sensei peering through. She immediately sit up. What in the world is he doing here?! Chika went to the window. Koro-sensei's tentacles have enough adhesive to allow him to sticking on the wall. Just like a lizard. Chika don't have to let him in (and she don't want to risk Toshiko-nee walking in).
She opens the window. The night breeze makes her face feel chilly. "Sensei, what are you doing here so late?"
"Good evening, Oichi-san," Koro-sensei greeted her. "It's been awhile since since we last hold a conversation." That's true. Koro-sensei mostly stay away from Class E during their work at Wakaba Nursery. "...Karasuma-sensei have told me about your situation. You are to meet with your parents again tomorrow. How are you holding up?"
"...I don't know," Chika answered truthfully. "But it's too late to back out now."
Koro-sensei let out a hum and touch his 'chin'. "Oichi-san, I understand that your situation is complicated... But Sensei is puzzled with something." Chika look up to him, signalling him that he have his full attention. "...Why didn't you tell your classmates about the stalker right from the start? Why do you keep things like that to yourself?"
"Class E already have their hands full with study and the mission. I don't want to add my problem into the mix," Chika answered.
Koro-sensei studied her for a moment before speaking again. "How would you feel if, say, Hara-san is facing similar problems such as you and didn't tell you until the last minute?"
Chika winced. Hara-san... In a broken home situation like her? The sweet Hara-san who go out her way to look after their classmates? Hara-san who would bring a huge bento box to school and still kind enough to share? Hara-san who loves kids so much? Hara-san who would listen to everyone's woes (Kataoka-san always complain to her and she really listen without showing annoyance)? Hara-san..?
Koro-sensei definitely saw the wince, for the next thing say is; "Worrying with others is so much better than worrying all by yourself." Chika can't refute his words, so she look down instead. She then feel a slight pressure on her head. Koro-sensei placed a tentacle on top of her head. "I know it's hard but you have to learn to trust others as well."
"..."
"Oichi-san?"
"...Trusting... Is scary...," Chika said without looking up. Her bangs hanging over her eyes. "People are scary."
"They are," Koro-sensei acknowledges her, "But sometimes, being alone is even scarier."
"...You've experienced that kind of feeling before?"
"Yes"
Chika looked up to her teacher. That answer sounds so... Humane. So Koro-sensei have known this kind of thing as well. He did told the class that he is older than them. He admitted that he was an artificial being made on Earth... Just what kind of past does he have?
"How about Sensei accompany you to the meeting tomorrow?" Koro-sensei offered gently.
That brought her back to reality instantly.
"Absolutely. Not." Chika almost hissed. "You are not, under any circumstances, to meet my parents."
"B-B-B-But-" Koro-sensei spluttered. "Karasuma-sensei will be there! I want meet your parents too!"
"Karasuma-sensei will be more than enough. You being there will only make it even more difficult. Didn't he tell you that there is a possibility that my parents are aware of the mission? You'll jeopardise this whole thing."
"B-B-B-But-"
"Good night, Sensei," Chika pushed him off and shut the window. Koro-sensei's eyes start to water. She pull the curtain, blocking his view.
Diary... Koro-sensei showing up tomorrow will jeopardise the whole thing... It's a miracle that he didn't recognise Nee-san as Wakai Miyako... Small mercies. And if he sees our mother...
Yeesh
Chika have to admit though... Chika is not feeling down after talking to him. Well, maybe a little bit... But not so nervous as before. Koro-sensei put Chika in ease... In his own, octopus way.
Chika better go to sleep now, Diary. Tomorrow will be a long day.
Everything will be all right.
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Right?
Koro-sensei still haven't said anything about resuming normal class sessions but Chika pack her books anyway. Toshiko-nee's breakfast is already in the microwave. Today is a little special though. Chika sneak into her sister's bedroom to give her a goodbye kiss on the forehead. Toshiko-nee turned in her sleep but didn't wake up. Chika quietly left their apartment. She went to the bus stop and wait there. It doesn't take long for her ride to arrive. Chika spend the entire bus ride looking at the scenery. Looking at the pedestrians, she wonder which one of them is an assassin. The man who have a guitar case with him? You can hide weapons in there... Or that elderly man dressed in all black? Or the woman in the fur coat? It's still October, not December... Oh no. Her imaginations is running wild again...
The bus pulled to the side. Chika realised that she've arrived. She got up from her seat and wait for the person in front of her to get off. When she step out, other Kunugigaoka Middle School students walk past her. Their school is near. Although for Chika, she still have another kilometre before she reached hers. Other students, those she recognised to be in her grade, glares at her. At first Chika is not sure why they didn't say anything but then it dawned to her. They can't say anything because their grades are lower than hers. Except for Akabane-san, the top 10 spots are filled by Class A students. Students from Class B to D have no choice but keep silent around her. Out in the corner of her eyes, Chika noticed Tsuchiya Kaho glaring at her. Chika promptly ignore her and make her way to the mountain.
She met Kataoka-san and Okano-san first, followed by Kimura-san further ahead. The four of them walk together before more of their classmates show up. Once everyone gathered, they hold a small meeting. It is agreed that they will go apologise to Karasuma-sensei and Koro-sensei for all the trouble they've caused. The whole class then went to the teacher's office. Isogai-san took the helm.
"We're sorry for causing you trouble, Karasuma-sensei," The class said together.
Karasuma-sensei didn't look up from his laptop. He continue to type. Bitchirina-sensei quietly watch them. "This is part of my job too. Don't worry about it," He replied without looking up. Chika cast her gaze down, feeling guilty. They already used so much of Karasuma-sensei's money for cakes, and now this. "...How do you guys feel?" Chika look up in surprise at the question. "I think this last incident was a huge loss in terms of both assassination and studies. Were you able to learn something from it?"
They were silent for a moment before Shiota-san broke it. "I thought that becoming strong was for your own benefit. That acquiring the ability to kill is for prestige and money. That acquiring knowledge was for grades." Chika listens attentively to what he have to say. "But the abilities we acquired, I remembered that it can be used for others too. If we acquire the abilities to kill, we can save the world. If we acquire knowledge, we can help someone else." Shiota-san smiled at Akabane-san. Chika have this feeling that those words are aimed for their red haired classmate. Akabane-san simply smiles.
"We won't use them recklessly anymore. Probably," Okajima looked down in shame.
"We'll be careful. About everything," Maehara-san said apologetically.
Karasuma-sensei finally looked up. And to their relief, he doesn't look angry. He's smiling.
That's... Good right?
"I understand your thoughts well. However, we can't start intensive training with the way you are now." Karasuma-sensei stood up. Chika inwardly flinched. Karasuma-sensei still hold regular PE lessons... But they went back to basics. Warm ups, knife works, and shootings. Their teacher then pull something out from his drawer. It's a torn up jersey. Looks like one of the boys'.
Okajima's eyes widened. "Ah, the rip on the crotch. That's mine." (What in the world was he doing that his jersey got torn at the crotch area?)
"Training and assassinations will become more difficult... The strength of the school jerseys will no longer be able to hold out." Karasuma-sensei walk out from the office. Chika and Fuwa-san look at each other before they follow him out. In the hallway, Tsuruta-san and Ukai-san is carrying big boxes. Karasuma-sensei turn to face them. "This is a present from our country. Today marks the day, where you all become stronger in both mind and body. Starting today, physical education will be carried out with that."
"I'll say this beforehand, you won't find PE clothes tougher than that in the whole world."
These new PE clothes... Well... Chika can only think of one word to describe them.
Amazing
Their new PE uniform is the result from the joint research between the government and a certain company. Using cutting edge technology, these developed fabric is resistant to everything. Fire, electric shock, stretch, severance... You can even wash them in the washing machine. If only they throw in invisibility feature and they will make Edna Mode proud. Shock absorbent polymer have been installed inside to protect their body from getting hurt. So they don't have to worry about broken bones. The boots allow them to jump higher thanks to a special spring. The dye in the clothes react to special volatile substance, allowing them to change its colour momentarily. A feature that intrigued Sugaya-san and Okuda-san the most. The whole set is even lighter than their old PE uniforms.
"It's only appropriate that we got something like this after a few arcs," Fuwa-san said sagely. Chika nodded at her words. ("Fuwa-san? Oichi-san?" Shiota-san look at them in confusion.)
After Okajima hit his head onto the ceiling from jumping too high (He's wearing the hood so he's okay), the class went outside. Chiba-san grumbled under his breath when they noticed that Okajima left a hold on the ceiling. They will have to fix that later. Since they are outside... Why don't kill Koro-sensei while they're at it?
Horibe-san's new Itona III (a recon helicopter) found Koro-sensei preparing BBQ at a cliff nearby. Nakamura-san volunteer to kill him. Shiota-san, Takebayashi-kun and Chika follow her to analyse and act back up if needed. The others will scatter and be on stand by.
They found Koro-sensei skewering the meat and vegetables, humming to himself. Nakamura-san grinned at them before taking a leap. Even though they are wearing new PE uniforms, it's still scary to watch her fall on her back. Right on top of the grill. Koro-sensei let out a startled shout while dodging Nakamura-san's knife attack. Chika let out the breath that she've been holding when they see Nakamura-san sit right back up. Before they can do anything else, Koro-sensei flew away, bringing with him the BBQ grill.
Chika tugged her collar, where the intercom is installed. "Sugaya-san, the target have escaped. How are things at your end?"
"I'm almost finished with the preparation. It's Chiba-san's and Hayami-san's turn now. Sugino?"
"Right! We almost finished our preparation in the school building as well!"
"Roger. We're going to head back now."
Not long after that, they can hear gunshots on their way back. Ah, Chiba-san and Hayami-san. Her intercom crackles.
"Sugaya here. The target is heading to the school building now."
"Yosh! It's our turn!"
Chika let go of her collar and jump to avoid a branch. Usually she need to exert more force than this but the boots really help. Once she adjust to this, Chika will have less worry about saving her stamina. They regroup with Sugaya-san's group along the way. Everyone else is hiding around the school. Akabane-san and Isogai-san are standing by on the roof. Each of them wearing a harness on their middle.
"Koro-sensei is in the multi purpose room," Sugino-san told them. He hand Chika his binoculars. She brought them to her eyes. Koro-sensei is in the middle of sculpting... And his other tentacle is holding a... Gravure magazine? Upon closer inspection, Chika realised he is sculpting a female's body. The chest area is heavily emphasised. Pervert.
Isogai-san give Akabane-san the signal. Together, they jump from the roof. The rope swing them and- They crash right into the windows! Glass shard fly everywhere. Anti Sensei bullets soon follow. Koro-sensei dodged them all of course.
"W-What's going on today?! I don't even have time to breathe!" Koro-sensei wailed, holding close what's left from his sculpture.
One by one, they come out from their hiding spot. Karasuma-sensei explained to Koro-sensei that they have received new uniform, which will aid them in future assassinations.
"We'll respond to your lessons with assassinations. That's how we do things here," Terasaka said.
"We promise, Koro-sensei, that our abilities... We won't use it except to protect someone."
Koro-sensei studies them for a moment... And his face turn orange with a bright red O. "You got full marks for that answer," He said to them. "Starting tomorrow, we will resume our regular lessons."
"YES!"
Chika stood alone in the changing room. Her new PE uniform neatly folded in front of her. Others are having fun outside. Last she saw them, Kimura-san and Okano-san are testing how high they can jump with their new boots. Sugaya-san is experimenting around with the camouflage features. Akabane-san was stuffing suspicious substance (courtesy to Okuda-san) into Terasaka's pocket. Today have been fun but now she must face reality.
The time have come to face her parents.
Karasuma-sensei and Koro-sensei gave her the permission to go home early today... She is so nervous. Her stomach hurts so bad. Gosh, if she's feeling like this. What about Toshiko-nee? Her sister is tough yes but to what degree?
No point standing here and wonder what if. Chika need to go now. She put her new uniform inside her bag (how are there still space is beyond her). When she step out, Hara-san, Fuwa-san, Muramatsu and Takebayashi-kun are waiting for her.
"Oichi-san," Hara-san move closer to her. She grab hold of her hands. "You're going right? We wish you luck."
"Just remember to call or text us if you need a pep talk," Fuwa-san said.
"I know how... Intimidating Oi- Rie-sensei can be," Takebayashi-kun push his glasses back. "But after everything we've been through, I know you can do it."
Chika nodded. Takebayashi-kun stood up against Board Chairman. By destroying his plate. That's like giving the man a middle finger. Chika probably won't give their parents a middle finger but... Anything could happen. If Chika ever feel intimidated, she should think of Takebayashi-kun or Shiota-san. Yeah... That will give her a boost of courage.
Muramatsu is next. He put a hand on her head. "This is for good luck. Next time you come to our shop, it will be on me."
Before he can react, Chika move closer throw her arms around his middle. His eyes widened in surprise, so did the others. Chika pressed her face against his chest. The hug ended as soon as it happened. Takebayashi-kun go rigid in shock when Chika hug him next. Fuwa-san is more receptive than the boys. She hug her back. Hara-san have a gentle smile on her face when Chika move to hug her. She stroke the back of her head.
"You can do it."
I can do this.
"Thank you."
When Chika got home, she noticed a pair of heels on the entrance. Strange... She don't remember Toshiko-nee owning this particular pair of shoes. It must be belonging to a guest... They are having a guest over! That never happened before. Toshiko-nee never have her friends over... So that means... Their lawyer is here! Chika peered from behind the wall. Toshiko-nee and an unknown woman Chika assumes to be the lawyer are in the kitchen.
Toshiko-nee noticed her first. "Chika-chan! Welcome back!" She motioned her to join them. Chika keep her eyes on the lawyer as she step closer. She take a seat next to her sister. "Chika-chan, this is Kase Aya. A friend from high school. She works as a lawyer now. Kase-san will be representing us." Chika study at the woman. Kase-san is a sharp dressed woman with brown hair cut in pixie style. She have a beauty mark underneath her left eye.
Kase-san studies her back. "I'll be damned. She looks just like you, Toshiko."
"You're wrong. Chika-chan is so much more lovelier than me!" Chika pull her to a hug and nuzzle to her head.
"Yes, I can see why others call you Sister Complex now," Kase-san said dryly.
Toshiko-nee's friends called her Sister Complex? What?
"So, Chika-chan. How was your day?" Toshiko-nee asked as she pour her a cup of tea. At least Toshiko-nee can make drinks okay.
"It went well," Chika replied.
The adults for Chika to drink her tea before Kase-san speak up.
"All right, Chika. We're going to put you up to date now. Your parents were unable to reach agreement, aka Kyōgi Rikon. They blamed each other for their failed marriage. So we will move on to Chōtei Rikon, where the family court will act as mediator. Hopefully we can solve everything on this one, because if it failed... We have to move on to Shinpan Rikon, when the family court be the one to make a decision. Worst case scenario, we will have a Saiban Rikon. That's when the district court decide for everything. Still with me?" Kase-san asked. Chika nodded. "A family court probation officer have gathered information about this case. One of his duties is to pay you a visit. Naturally, he was upset when he found out you don't live with either of your parents. Since you are 15 years old, the family court is required to hear your opinion. They will definitely take your word into consideration." On the inside, Chika brightened at that. She have a chance. She and Toshiko-nee have a chance.
"They will want to see what kind of dynamics you all have. That's why they will put you in the same room. It will work to you favour if the family court decide that neither of your parents are fit to raise you. They already know about Toshiko's situation so I say that we're in an advantage. Your parents have been known to be negligent."
Kase-san went on a bit more. The sisters listens attentively. Chika decided that she like Kase-san. Toshiko-nee trust her to handle their case. And she's her high school friend... Toshiko-nee is still tight lipped about that. No, this is not the time. They have much bigger problem to resolve here. They are going to meet their parents...
Chika have to protect Toshiko-nee. There's no other way. This time... This time it's her turn. She is going to fight.
This chapter takes place from Ch. 98 in the manga.
At first I want to conclude the whole parent drama in this chapter... But there are parts that I'm still unclear of. So the whole meeting will be postponed till next chapter. I'm so sorry! All information I have here are taken from the Internet. I am not familiar with laws, Japanese laws no less.
YOU WILL SEE CHIKA'S PARENTS ON THE NEXT CHAPTER! I PROMISE!
I was surprised when Nagisa's mother first appear in the anime. Hiromi have similar colour scheme with the Oichi(s). They are not related in this story. Don't worry.
A new cover art for this story! I'm trying out a new style at the moment. Presenting the Oichi sisters, Toshiko and Chika! (Toshiko's real hair colour is dark blue by the way. She dyed her hair.)
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