High Schoolers are Still Real Monsters 7
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It was decided that for better or for worse, that those who joined the school newspaper club were allowed to act as ghost members after confiding with Ms. Nekonome about how tensions between Moka and Gin were definitely hostile and that was before they ousted him for being the perverted voyeur that he was.
Granted Ms. Nekonome did request that they allow do independent newspaper work and to email their findings and hard work to her so she could submit something to the school even if nothing was submitted to the student body.
Which meant that for Tsukune, he could goof off more, like right now as he was running his online GoFundMe scam and mining for crypto currency at the school library.
"And… bam I'm 2,000 bits richer" said Tsukune as he heard the school bell rang, signaling him that it was lunch time.
Closing up every window he had on display, Tsukune began to exit the library as he felt a pair of eyes leering at him.
Scratch that, he's been feeling a pair of eyes leering at him since the start of the weekend for reasons he doesn't know why, but thankfully it hasn't been following him back home as he double checks to close the blinds and drapes to his apartment.
Still his day was about to get interesting when he swam through the large crowd of students and met with his friends at long last.
"Hey Tsukune, didn't see you shaking your tail in the middle of the quad today" said Kurumu, "I was busy in the library, making myself richer" said Tsukune.
"Richer, how?" asked Moka, "Mainly farming crypto currency" said Tsukune, "Never heard of it" said Kurumu.
"Crypto currency and mining for it in it's most basic meaning is defined as digital currency created by using encrypted algorithms" explained Yukari, "Sounds complex and a little made up if you ask me" said Kurumu.
"Yeah, that sounds way over my head for even me to understand" Moka said sheepishly, "I mean it's new and not well known, so don't worry about it" said Tsukune.
"What I'm worried about is how are you able to still skip class without getting in trouble this far" asked Yukari, "I bribed not only the principles secretary, but also some of my teachers as well" said Tsukune.
"Are you serious" asked Moka, "Yeah, it turns out that the staff are just as corrupted as the students here at Osore Academy, but like I said are easy to bribe" said Tsukune.
"Exactly how much and who did you pay to weasel yourself out of getting expelled, cause I just might take a page turner from you" said Kurumu.
"Please don't, you should really study like the rest of us" said Yukari, "Plus I take it you don't have at least a million yen lying around to divide equally amongst your teachers" said Tsukune.
"Excuse me you spent how much on bribing out teachers" asked Moka wide eye, "Ok, it was closer to 1.2 million yet, just don't be spreading it around" said Tsukune.
"…So who's hungry" asked Yukari as a means to break the tension as everyone went about their business and forget about hearing how Tsukune used the power of money to get his way.
Later
It was drama class again, and everyone was back in their costumes preparing to make an improve scene, and as usual it involved Tsukune, dressed as a Chevalier, Moka, dressed as a princess, and Kurumu, dressed as a burlesque girl.
"I can't believe you followed me from all the way from New Hanover" said Tsukune in a French accent, "You say that sugar, but I know you can't get enough from me and the cans of my girls" said Kurumu in a southern belle voice before she decided to do the can-can dance.
"And I can't believe during your venture apart from us, you'd be smitten with such a desert harlot from America, boohoo" said Moka, "Believe it sister, now kiss me my charming fool" said Kurumu as she glomped Tsukune.
"And scene" said Tsukune as he and his friends put an end to their performance before their drama professor.
"I gotta say students, even though it's the same schtick from week 1, you kids manage to always put a spin to your characters, so good job" said their drama professor as she was a middle aged woman who had a habit of dressing up as many western directors, like Hitchcock, Bay, Tarantino, Kubrick and of course Spielberg.
"Now take a seat, students" said their drama professor as the trio exited stage right and sat down to watch the next performance.
"We're getting better at improvising" said Kurumu, "It comes naturally like lying over time" said Tsukune as he and his group of friends brushed past someone dressed up as a plague doctor as they continued to leer at the boy.
Turning his head back, Tsukune couldn't think of anyone in their drama class to go about and dress as a plague doctor as of recent as this stranger began to sheepishly wave at Tsukune.
After drama came the last class of that day which meant it was gym class, and as always that meant another game of dodge ball, the one sport that the head coach was obsessed with, that and pickleball.
"Haa" yelled Kurumu as she tossed a dodgeball overhead, thinking she'd get someone, only to she see's been out cause someone caught her weak throw.
"Kurumu stand by the line" whistled the coach as all that remains were Tsukune and Moka as the pair remained in synch as the ducked and dodged any ball that came to them.
"Red shirt 1 o'clock!" exclaimed Tsukune as he passed the dodgeball to Moka, "I see him" said Moka as she threw the ball with enough force towards the students head that they fell back on their ass.
"Satou, on the line son" whistled the coach as he relished at the sight of seeing his students go out on what is unarguably the greatest sport of mankind.
Once the dust had settled, it was time to change back into their school attire and call it a day.
Upon returning to his locker, Tsukune noticed how his jacket felt and smelled clean as if someone took the time to iron it out whilst at gym.
Looking around and over his shoulder, Tsukune wasn't sure if this was a set up to a prank.
Seeing nothing obvious, Tsukune decided to return home in hopes of forgetting about this.
2 months
Tsukune was officially creeped out, which is saying a lot since he remembered the time how he saw Sakon turned into a full transformed and aggressive werewolf when he and Dai convinced him to do cocaine with them in the middle of lunch that day.
Granted that was more on the lines of terror, but still a scary experience, at least that's how he felt.
For these last 2 months, he noticed a lot of strange things happening to him, like a random note being placed for him to answer any questions his teachers asked him to do, his apartment mailbox filled with a mountain of letters he'd never bother to read, someone leaving a homemade bento box in his shoe locker, and much more.
"Tsukune are you doing all right" asked Moka as the boy looked worse for wear, "Not really, no" said Tsukune as he's been stressing that this mysterious stranger might oust him for what he really is.
"Still haven't found that little stalker of yours, have you" asked Kurumu with concern, "Nope" Tsukune said dryly as Yukari had handed him a Monster Energy Drink to perk the manic boy up.
"Really wish we can find this perp of yours, honestly kinda wish I can do more" said Yukari as she truly sympathized with Tsukune in a way no one could.
"I appreciate the concern, just… let's hand out the newspaper today and then I can call it a half day in peace" said Tsukune as today marks the 3rd time the members of the School Newspaper Club publish an original work.
"If you want, you're welcome to crash at my place where I can look out for you while you rest" offered Moka, "Hey now, what are you trying to do and get one up over me" said Kurumu.
"If you too are going to fight, I'd much rather crash at Yukari's room for the day" said Tsukune, "Not that I don't mind, but I'm not gonna skip school today to help you, sorry" said Yukari.
"Sigh, worth a shot" said Tsukune as they went about in handing out their newspaper till there was none left.
"We did it guys, another successful issue sold to the public" said Kurumu, "Thank god" said Tsukune.
"Hey there" came the voice of a girl that got everyone's attention.
Just like this group of misfits, this girl didn't exactly follow the schools dress code as she had long light purple bed hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion as her clothes consist of the school dress code skirt, which was pretty much it as she wore a thin light purple and white stripped sweater which had holes cut into them to act fingerless sleeves as her demeanor looked calm and reserved.
"Can I get a school paper" asked the girl, "Huh, yeah, here take mine, sorry it's kinda crumpled up" said Tsukune sheepishly as he handed the paper to the girl, before she got up in his personal bubble.
"Have you been getting enough sleep, you look pretty tired" said the girl, "Yeah, I've been kinda stressed out" said Tsukune.
"I'm sorry to hear that. Here take this for now, I'll look for some lavender dream time tea so you can have a good nights rest" said Mizore as she went and handed Tsukune a familiar looking wrapped up homemade bento box he'd normally see in his locker.
"Ta-ta" said the girl as she merrily left the school grounds, "That girl was weird" said Kurumu, "Yeah with a capital w" said Yukari.
"Tsukune are you all right" asked Moka as she was the only one to notice the shock look on Tsukune's face.
"Guys, I think I know who my stalker might be" said Tsukune as he saw Mizore off into the distance.
Later
After confiding with his friends, Tsukune decided it was best to be surrounded by them throughout the rest of the day as he sat patiently in class.
"Shirayuki. Shirayuki Mizore" called Nekonome sensei as she had an obligation to call out all her students, even the ones who've never been to class since day one.
"Dang, absent again" said Nekonome as she felt bad for having to call for this empty student everyday until her classroom door slid open.
"Pardon my late arrival, I had some things to do" said the girl from this morning.
"And who might you be again" asked Nekonome as she knew who she was, she just wanted this girl to present herself.
"Shirayuki Mizore, though…" said Mizore as her eyes fell on Tsukune, "Feel free to call me just Mizore, Tsukune".
"Ok then, students please give Mizore a warm welcome, and Tsukune I'll leave her in your care for today as she share's most of the same class as you" said Nekonome.
Hearing this really upset Tsukune as he slammed his head on his desk since this was probably the start of a long day.
After class, Tsukune begrudgingly let Mizore shadow him around as Moka and Kurumu didn't stand too far from them.
"I really don't like this, not one bit" said Kurumu, "Me either, so let's keep a close eye on her and be ready to put her in her place if she does something stupid" said Moka as she finished Yukari the 411 what became of Tsukune's stalker.
"All right, it seems you have home economics in this room right here, which is ironically next to my chemistry class room, so I'll be next door if you need me" lied Tsukune as he planned to not only ditch chem class like always, but instead of chilling in the bathroom like he normally does, he was going to run home and barricade the door and windows as he plans to transfer to new school.
"I'll be waiting them" said Mizore as she cracked a small smile to the boy she admired.
Spotting his friends, Tsukune ran up to them, "Please tell me one of you have the same home economics class as her" pleaded Tsukune.
"No worries Tsukune, I'll keep a close eye on her" said Kurumu, "Do that, and text me if she decides to leave class for whatever reason, I'm gonna hide in the bathroom for now, and then make a break for it back home" said Tsukune.
"What about the plan to stick together" asked Moka, "That was before Nekonome sensei dumped her on me, so pardon me but I'm out of here" said Tsukune as he ran to hide in the bathroom.
"I'll text Yukari right now, I've got to attend chem, I'll see you later Kurumu" said Moka, "See ya" said Kurumu as she entered her class hoping to corner and interrogate Mizore, only to not see a single sight or hair of the emo girl stalker.
Back with Tsukune, he was chilling in the bathroom for a good 15 minutes and heard nothing back from Kurumu and could only assume that he was in the clear as he tried to make a break for it only to exit the stall room and ran into Mizore.
"Mizore! What are you doing here" asked Tsukune, "I'm on my period and excused myself from class" lied Mizore.
"I see, well take care of yourself, I've got to go and do this thing right now" said Tsukune as he tried to make a hasty exit like a bat out of hell only to be pulled back by this admittingly cute stalker.
"Hold on, don't go, I want to show you something" said Mizore as she impressed Tsukune with how strong he was.
"What is it" Tsukune asked nervously as Mizore pulled out a scrapbook from her back pocket and handed it to Tsukune.
"I've made a little scrapbook collection of the work that was put into the school newspaper and well I wanted you to take a look at it" said Mizore, "Oh, sure, how sweet of you" Tsukune said as he began to open the book.
Up until recently, Tsukune thought the ancient tome of the forbidden arts Yukari had managed to acquire was the most scariest book he held.
That all changed when he opened this little scrap book of Mizore as it had all the marks required as a psycho obsessed stalker who was pining for Tsukune.
"I hope you like it, I've collected every bit of article I know you wrote" said the bashful Mizore as she blushed over the fact she finally opened her heart to Tsukune.
"I… don't know what to say" squeaked Tsukune, "Aw, you're so sweet" said Mizore as she leaned on Tsukune which got the poor boy shaking in place.
"Oh dear, are you cold" asked a concern Mizore, "Cold!? Yeah that's it, I'm feeling under the weather, so if you don't mind I'm just gonna go home before I feel worse, see you later, bye!" exclaimed Tsukune as he did not hold back from running away from this crazy stalker girl.
"Tsukune!" called out Mizore as the boy didn't stop in his tracks.
Not to be deterred as she's gotten this far, she clicked the back of the heels to her shoes and out popped out some roller blade wheels from the soles of her shoes.
Skating her way towards Tsukune, she managed to caught up with him as she threw herself onto the boy as they both came tumbling out the front door.
"Ouchy" hissed Mizore as she held her head before realizing she was on top of Tsukune who looked like he was out for the count.
"Tsukune!" exclaimed Mizore as she began to pick the boy up and lift him out of the school front entrance.
Later
After their classes, the girls got together and discuss what happened during this time.
"What do you mean Mizore wasn't in class today!" exclaimed Moka, "That crazy ass bitch wasn't present in class and before I could even text you guys about this, the teacher told me to put my phone away and kept an eye on me during the entire class" explained Kurumu.
"Damn it, I hope Tsukune's all right" said Moka, "He's not picking up his cellphone" said Yukari.
"All right girls we know what we gotta do, let's get on our rides and start searching for Tsukune" said Kurumu, "Kurumu, you and I can go start at his apartment and search around any of the destinations Tsukune normally hangs out at" said Moka.
"I'll search around school campus and the girls dorm rooms" said Yukari as the trio hopped on their 90's early 2,000's micromobility vehicles of their choice.
Really, Yukari needed to get herself far away and out of sight before using a locator spell to track Tsukune.
Speaking of, the boy was waking up near a pond as his head was resting on Mizore's lap this whole time.
"You're awake are you all right" asked Mizore with a smile as Tsukune tried to get up, but the girl held him down.
"Oh no you don't, you're not well, so just rest up and relax I won't let anything happen to you" said Mizore as she wasn't giving Tsukune much of a choice.
"Mi-Mizore, why are you doing this" asked Tsukune nervously as the girl smiled at the boy.
"Because a love you" stated Mizore, "I get that, I just mean, why me, I don't think I've ever done anything to garner your attention" said Tsukune.
"You don't remember" asked Mizore as this confused Tsukune who already couldn't think straight given how exhausted he was.
"It was during the first week of school, I was absent from school for reasons and decided to go off campus, and go towards a used music store where I met you. You were looking for LINKIN PARK, Green Day, and My Chemical Romance music, and I was exploring the Twilight Soundtrack and music by Paramore" explained Mizore.
At the time, Mizore was wearing a heavy hooded sweater and a face mask, as Tsukune recalled interacting with this girl because seriously, Twilight fucking sucks and is widely hated in the monster community, especially Tsukune's friend Ren.
"I remember, I talked you out of buying that crappy album and encouraged you to listen to LINKIN PARK that day" said Tsukune, "So you do remember. Well it was thanks to you that I started liking a really cool band and well I wanted to thank you, but I was to nervous to confront you" said Mizore.
"So for these last few months, I've been striving to improve myself, and decided to thank you from afar and keeping a close eye on you" said Mizore as she lowkey confessed to stalking Tsukune.
"I'm flattered really, but I've got my friends to look out for me" said Tsukune as he tried to get up, but was pushed back down with a little more force this time by Mizore as she began to frown.
"You don't need them anymore, not that big titty bimbo Kurumu, or that goody-goody Moka and the only reason I'm letting you associate with Yukari is because she doesn't pose as a threat" said Mizore as he began to dig her fingers into Tsukune.
"Mizore, you're kinda hurting me" said Tsukune nervously, "And you hurt me for consistently hanging around these 3 preps and now continue to be my loyal emo prince with a good heart and amazing skills" said Mizore.
"I don't really consider myself all that emo if I'm honest" said Tsukune as he was trying to break free from Mizore as she had a vice grip on him.
"It don't matter, none if it matters, all that matters is my love for you and how you secretly love me darling" said Mizore as her saying darling was the last straw as Tsukune was now considered to scare this chick straight.
Thankfully Tsukune was blessed with a deus ex machina in the form of a brass wash bin hitting Mizore over the head, putting the scary lady out for the count.
"Tsukune, are you all right" asked Yukari as Tsukune ran up and hugged the girl tight.
"Thank god you saved me, I was scared shitless for a moment" said Tsukune, "I could tell, now let's hurry back and hide in the club room, I'll text Moka and Kurumu to hurry back and wait for us there" said Yukari as the pair didn't waste a second and retreated to the school newspaper room.
Later
It didn't take long before Moka and Kurumu returned to the club room where the group began to devise a plan to not only evacuate Tsukune, but possibly having to confront Mizore in the future should she prove to be a lose cannon.
"I say we don't beat around the bush and deal with the bitch now while we have the advantage" said Kurumu, "Not that I'm against direct confrontation, but I'd rather that be a last resort" said Moka.
"Agreed, so I say we should instead set a trap for her, even if it means using Tsukune as bait" suggested Yukari, "Like hell we're gonna do that" said Kurumu, "Like hell I'd do that" said Tsukune.
Eventually the groups train of thought ended when they heard the door open and saw that Gin was coming in.
"Gin, we don't have time to deal with you" said Moka as she didn't realize that Gin was coming in with 3 short knives stabbed into his right arm as he dragged himself inside.
"Gin what happened" asked Tsukune as their upperclassman slumped onto a chair.
"Some crazy emo chick did this to me, and told me to send you a message Tsukune, she's coming for you and the girls" said Gin as he sighed in pain.
"Damn it, where's the first aid in this place! Exclaimed Kurumu, "In the second drawer of my desk" said Gin as he began to remove the knives from his arm.
"Gin, don't do that" insisted Moka, "Didn't know you cared about me Blood Moon Princess" Gin said with a smirk as Kurumu got the first aid kit.
"Tsukune think you and Yukari can stay here and patch Gin up" said Moka, "What are you going to do" asked Tsukune, "I'm going to get a teacher to help us out" said Moka.
"I'm coming with you, we stand a better chance of survival if we run into her together" said Kurumu.
Determined to get an adult to intervene, the girls didn't expect to run into Mizore the moment they were a few feet away from the building.
"Well, well, well, if it ain't the 2 homewreckers that plan to take Tsukune away from me" said Mizore, "Get in line sister, I've already called dibs on Tsukune" said Kurumu as she pulled out 2 20,000 volt stun guns.
"Kurumu, maybe you shouldn't be provoking the emo psycho stalker" said Moka as Mizore pulled out a large combat knife from under her sleeve.
"I was planning to do things peacefully, but now I think I'm gonna send you both to the meat packing company, limb by limb" said Mizore as her eyes turned red as she still remained calm in spite of the anger rising inside her.
Running towards the girls, Mizore lunged her knife between the girls as they side stepped out the way as Kurumu attempted to get a jump on her and stun her into submission.
Mizore was proven to be more resourceful as she dug herself into Kurumu's body, and opted to use the handle of her knife and jab her in the side of the head before tossing the girl into the ground.
Seeing this brought major concern for Moka as Mizore ran forward and tried to stab her knife into her chest as Moka held a firm grip on her arm.
"You're surprisingly strong, I'll give you that" grunted Moka, "Your praises mean as much as an asshole on my elbow" said Mizore as she used her free hand to pull out a smaller knife from under her sleeve and tried to take a slash at Moka, forcing the girl to move and lose her hold on the knife as Mizore finally stabbed her in the shoulder.
"This is but the beginning of your suffering" stated Mizore as she had her in her and as she pulled the knife out and prepared to fatally stab her this time around, however a familiar chain was now wrapped around her wrist and was holding her back.
"Now don't get me wrong, I don't mind seeing a good catfight, however if anyone's going to get to lay a solid beat down on Moka, that's me" said Gin as he managed to hold Mizore back with his only good hand.
"I should've finished you when I had the chance" said Mizore, "Mizore that's enough!" shouted Tsukune as he finally came down to see the commotion.
"Tsukune…" trailed off Mizore as her eyes turned back to being blue.
"I know the hypocrisy for me to tell you that you killing another student is wrong, however I'd never go and murder someone in the name of love" said Tsukune.
"But Tsukune…" began Mizore, "Save it, I don't want to hear it, cause right now you're going to listen to me when I say I don't think you and I will every be in a relationship" said Tsukune.
"Tsukune, what are you saying" asked Mizore as she dropped her knife, "I'm saying that I don't like, not after seeing this ugly side of yours, and frankly I think no one every will" said Tsukune bluntly.
Hearing those words got Mizore to shed a tear as she began to run away from the group without any consequences as they'd much rather deal with helping those that have been physically injured for the time being.
And yet a part of Tsukune felt guilty for his actions and wish for the best for Mizore.
With this marks me making one chapter more to this fic before I originally cancelled it a long time ago, and I plan to continue to write more.
So until next time, be safe, be good people, be humble, and please continue to support your local fandom communities.
This has been your Humble Narrator and official author Tobi Yaza. =3