The dreaming realist
Episode 1; Kurenai Rayla
"Daichin? Daichin! Wake up already!"
"Unngh.....give me...five more minutes...."
"You said that an hour ago! Come on!"
I'm suddenly forced awake by a girl with pale blonde hair. The girl who woke me up from my afternoon slumber, the president of the science club Naitou Yayoi who I call Pres basically all the time.
She's essentially the talk of the school almost all the time, her physical ability might be terrible but she's really damn smart and extremely beautiful. Her men killing body is basically any pervert's dream.
Looking around, I'm surrounded by what seems to be the science clubroom and we're the only two in here casually researching different and new shit. If I remember correctly Ria was supposed to be here but quickly went off the moment I fell asleep to buy some drinks for us. Feels good to have a little sister huh?
When I'm finally able to collect myself, I slowly stand up from the sofa and stretch slightly as Yayoi goes back to whatever the hell she was doing.
"Remember to put on your blazer, you took the damn thing off when you fell asleep and some of the teacher's definitely don't like it when students don't follow the dress code."
"Yeah, yeah I know! Sheesh, you might be sexily beautiful but your have one hell of a mouth!"
"You cruising for a bruising....?"
"Sorry I won't bother you anymore please don't hurt me."
Yayoi sighs as I out my blazer back on. This school isn't generally that strict with its dress code, in fact Yayoi isn't even wearing the appropriate school uniform like a normal student. It's just some teachers are pretty much assholes and think every line of rule must be followed or something even if the dress code wasn't a thing. You could get in trouble with a teacher but not the school.
I slide back into my chair and begin to type away at my computer, basically just searching up random news and memes to use on Yayoi later.
"Huh? A new plant has been discovered? Wow these scientists really are relentless with their studies."
The article shows the discovery of a new plant wrapped around a bench somewhere near our school. Black stems, blue leaves and yellow flowers, a strange colour scheme for a plant I've never seen before.
The plant is a giant mess of colours, staring at it really hurts the eyes so I decide to scroll to the next article so I could rub my eyes slightly. That plant is ridiculously ugly thanks to its colours, however it felt like I saw it before....maybe it's just my imagination playing tricks on me.
"Hey Pres? I'm gonna head to the bathroom for a bit, need anything while I'm out?"
"Nah, everything I need should be in your sister's hands so feel free to take a dump or whatever."
"Gladly, Pres! Oh one more thing, make sure to buy yourself a longer skirt since that one's beginning to burst if you wear it another year."
Yayoi sighs in my direction as I exit the room with my hands inside my pockets. It's nearly winter so the atmosphere of the air is colder than usual, I should probably buy some sort of winter coat before it starts snowing so I could warm myself up from the fierce cold of winter.
I'm pretty sure Ria is already wearing her coat so she'll be good when winter comes, her figure is small too so I wouldn't have to buy another one for a long ass time.
Right when I'm near the restrooms, I feel a light tap on my shoulder so I turn to see who it is. Once I turn my back I see the small little figure of my younger sister, Sugihara Ria, standing there with a happy smile as she stares into my eyes.
"Going to the restroom again, Daisuke~? This must have been the fifth time today, are you alright?"
"Yeah it's all good. I just drank too much water for today and kinda want to hit the toilets. You should get back 'ol sister of mine before Pres starts throwing a tantrum because of the lack of energy drinks."
"Ufufufu~ Don't worry I'll be on my way right now- actually could you help get something for me after your little break? It will only be in the roof, I left something up there and would love it if you helped me get it~"
"You left something on the roof? Geez.... I'll get it for you but promise me you'll take better care of your shit alright? Well better be on your way now."
I turn back towards the restroom and enter the men's as Ria heads back almost immediately.
Something about Ria seemed....off today. I don't know if it was just me but for some reason she kept giggling with each word I spoke there and she stood unusual close to me this time around. Her voice was unbelievably happy and slightly shaky for some reason, is she sick?
Also that smile of hers put me off for awhile. She had a wide smile on her face the entire time I was speaking with her, I wonder what happened for her to be that happy. Perhaps there was a discount on everything she bought? Or maybe she managed to buy that one plushie she's been dying to get?
Nevertheless I continue my business before exiting the restrooms to head towards the roof with my now brimming confidence.
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"[Cough,cough!] Ugh, why does the air feel so fucking heavy up here.....has someone been smoking on the roof or something?"
I'm basically limping up the stairs by this point. There's the sudden scent of sweetness leading to the roof ever since I left the restrooms, whatever Ria dropped up here must have been some sort of perfume or something!
This smell is super strong, strong sweet just like a rose but unlike it at the same time. All this scent is coming straight from the roof but like a mountain of roses would have to be up here for this smell to reach all the way downstairs.
"I'm starting to feel nauseous.....yeah better get this over with already."
I take a couple string steps and budge the door open with my shoulder while covering my mouth.
"Huh....? W-what......"
There's nothing up here, but there's something at the same time....no there is something up here!
The corpse of girl is sprawled on the ground near the fences. Vines are literally covering the entire area while strange colour flowers are blooming around the place. They're the exact same plants I saw on the article just moments ago aren't they?
Nevermind the plants, someone died up here so I go to check on the girl. I could tell the gender from a difference since she's wearing a skirt but what I discover chills me even more.
"N-no way.....P-Pres....? Yayoi....?"
The body of Naitou Yayoi is sprawled out on the ground in front of me covered in blood. Sweet smelling roses are sprouting from her body to the point it's nearly impossible to even see who she is anymore, but I know who it is for sure....
"Yayoi....who did this....." I crouch down on the corpse and hold her close to me.
I'm sad...but not crying. I want to cry, but tears aren't coming out. Does this indicate what she meant to me? Did I really think nothing of her to not she'd a single tear at her death?
My heart hurts just thinking of this, I can't cry for the death of a person I've stayed with in the science club for so long. The question is...who did this? Frankly anyone could judging her poor physical abilities, also what's with all this vegetation suddenly? Also these roses sprouting from her body....
"You're handling this better than I expected Daisuke~ Seems like the death of a dear friend isn't enough to hurt you, maybe because she's been dead for awhile now~"
"Ria- hnng!"
Install memories
My memories are installed yet again. The sharp head pain returns as I inspect the area...well I would have done that if it weren't for Ria taking hold of my neck so I couldn't turn it.
"Ria.....what are you doing? Why did you suddenly show this to me?"
"Ufufufu, I wanted you to experience the death of a friend. You might think there's nothing right now but take a closer look."
Ria snaps her fingers as the corpse of Yayoi begins to twitch and change shape, albeit slowly.
I can basically sense Ria's 'lovely' smile even when she's behind me, how could I let her tap on my shoulder so casually earlier.... Ontop of that why did she install my memories-
"No.....no, no, no, NO!"
"Ufufufufufu~ that did the trick~"
I shake Ria off my and threw her to the ground as I approach the new corpse. The body of Kurenai Rayla is being held in my arms, it's already helpless but I check for a pulse either way.
..... She's already dead. Despite this I'm still not crying.....what the hell is wrong with me?! Ray-chan died right here....she died right here?
"No, that's right she didn't die right here......"
"Ufufufu, I wonder what you're talking about~"
"This is just a drea- no, a nightmare. I'll explain the moment we head back, for now I'll do this." This is my nightmare, thus I have power over it at least even a little. However that little bit should be enough to do this....
Snap
I snap my fingers as the world slowly crumbles and I feel a hand holding mine yet again and I'm blasted through a door.
It was simple really....but it caused some mental damage, I wonder if that was what Ria went after there?