There is a secret war that occurs in every high school. Hope's Peak was certainly no different in that regard. Even the 78th class participated in this war. The battlefield is entirely within the minds of the students, but intel is a valuable resource, more precious than the lives destroyed to get it. What was this war, you ask? It was the war caused by the single worst thing known to man. Relationships. Some people just need to know how everyone interacts with everyone else. It was very important to certain types of people.
Sayaka Maizono was one of those people.
It was the Monday after Makoto's and Mukuro's trip to the movie theater. Sayaka chose to be merciful and give him a couple of days to think about it before hounding him. But no, regardless of Makoto's honesty, she would not question him directly. She would not receive the answers she wanted that way. She needed to get the full story, even if it hurt.
That was why she assembled a team. A team that suited her needs. For some reason this team consisted entirely of Chihiro and Yasuhiro.
"Alright men, we have an important mission today." She states in an authoritative tone. It was unnecessary to do so, but it was so fun, so she rolled with it. "We all have important duties we must fulfill. You all know the plan, but any questions?"
Chihiro tentatively raised his hand. As happy as he was to be called a man, this was just too much. "Why do you need me here?"
It was Yasuhiro who answered his question. "C'mon dude, we went over this. You're the only one we know that could this information out of Makoto the way we need. We could've asked someone else, but they would either say no or freak Makoto out."
"What about you guys? I know he would be honest with you, Sayaka, and I bet Yasuhiro could figure something out."
"Yeah, but he would know that I'm trying to dig for information. He wouldn't be totally thorough. The reason Yasuhiro can't go is because any teen would be freaked out if an adult- at least in age- started asking about his love life."
"Didn't you want me here? You said " Yasuhiro, you'll make a great part of the team!" Was that all a lie?"
"Actually, I just didn't want to be alone while Chihiro went on reconnaissance. I asked Junko, but she said she'd be disappointed if she heard what they really did, instead of her ideal scenario."
"Oh, I guess that makes sense." He was not the least bit offended. This was partially because he was oblivious, and partially because Sayaka knows how to twist her words. She then addresses Chihiro.
"Look, all you have to do is ask if he had fun on Friday. You're a nice girl, Chihiro, he'll be pretty open with you, and he knows that Leon's not smart enough to send a spy."
"A spy? Isn't that what you're doing right now?"
"Yeah, but he wouldn't suspect me." She notes cheerfully. "And you can't tell me you're not at least a little interested."
"So go on, man. You got this. We'll just stand over here and look like we're waiting for you. It'll be the perfect cover!"
"But, it's not a cover if you're actually doing it…" Chihiro trails off, but before Yasuhiro can think too hard, Sayaka encourages him to get a move on.
The two of them discreetly (well, one not so discreetly) watch Chihiro talk to Makoto. The two of them are smiling throughout most of the conversation, and look like they're having fun. Seeing how Sayaka and Yasuhiro were just waiting, they decided to start talking amongst themselves.
"Hey Sayaka?"
"Yes?"
"Do you really think there are spies at this school?"
"I don't know. Wouldn't surprise me though. After all, I'm sure some teen out there is doing something similar, and I'm willing to bet that Hope's Peak could find them."
Yasuhiro paled at this. "Dude, that's terrifying. What if the Ultimate Spy is listening in on us right now?" Before he could start to panic, Sayaka interrupts.
"Oh come on! I'm sure the hypothetical Ultimate Spy has better things to do than be our private stalkers! We haven't done anything worth spying on!"
"Yeah but-"
"Lighten. Up. There is no Ultimate Spy. Do you really think that the school would invite someone who would actively stalk their classmates?"
"Ok. Ok. I'm good. I'm good."
Sayaka looks lost in thought for a moment. "I heard that we have a couple upperclassmen in the yakuza, though. I wonder why."
Before that is allowed to sink and for Yasuhiro to expectedly panic, Chihiro walks back from talking with Makoto. Sayaka immediately jumps on him for answers.
"Sooo, what happened?"
"I opened up by asking him if he had fun, and he said that he did because the movie was pretty great. After that, I asked him what movie it was, and apparently they went to see the latest superhero movie. I talked to him about the movie for a bit, because I saw it, and it was pretty good. After that, they walked back and talked about school and our classmates, mostly."
Sayaka just sighs in disappointment, while Yasuhiro notices key information.
"Hey, wait. Chihiro, you like superheroes?"
He blushes a little at this. "Y-yeah. I always liked to go see them with my dad when I was a kid."
"That's so cool, man! You don't really seem like the type, but hey, you learn more about people everyday, am I right? I like some kinds, but ones that lean more towards sci-fi kinda weird me out. I like Superman, Batman, that kind of stuff."
Somehow, some way, Chihiro managed a pretty civil conversation with Yasuhiro- for more than five seconds!
Meanwhile, Sayaka was beginning to understand why Junko would be disappointed by the actual events that occurred. Looks like some more hard core matchmaking was in order! Now, who would be her next victim?
A/N: All I have to say, is that happened. I didn't want to actually write out the movie scene, because it would've been pretty boring. Also, Chihiro and Yasuhiro have done nothing to imply a love for superheroes, but come on, in a normal setting, these people have to have some sort of interests or hobbies outside of their talents. Also, this is probably as normal as Yasuhiro will ever be in my story.