Ayanokōji Kiyotaka POV
Class D began using the Fields every now and then. We Didn't have a lot of time to relax, as The Sports Festival was gradually nearing in turn.
While we continued to train. Minor and Major Changes could also be seen in the Roster. Making absolutely sure that the participants in the list, Were capable of bringing us a win.
Of Course, it could still change given time. But everyone on that one was already in agreement.
For Example;
Sudō was taking spots time and time again. The Class had an argument about that last time — Specifically, Shinohara and Horikita — But now, everyone understood. So even when there are times someone gets replaced. They don't take it to heart.
Which is very nice since it makes things work Smoothly.
Speaking of Sudō....
"Hey, Sudou-kun. Can you come look at this for us? We’re not doing
well with our carriage for the cavalry battle" a small group approached him
"Sure. Wait a sec. I’ll be right there" He turned to us for a second "Just continue what I told you. I'll help out the the girls there first"
With a swift dash. Sudō began couching the others in their individual problems.
Fire Burning in his eyes as he strictly told them what to and not to do.
"Heeeh... He sure is Fired Up" Miyake murmured besides me.
"Well, it can't be helped. A lot of us isn't really as athletic and well informed when it comes to sports like him" I indulged him in a conversation.
We were being couched as well in a certain event. Specifically, tug of war. All this time Sudo ran across the field. Helping those who needed help. And just basically being a good leader.
This was one of the major Changes in him.
Since this event is Physically based — well mostly — Sudō really is Shining than any of us right now.
Which also helps him mend his relationship with some of the class.
"He's actually really reliable when you need him Huh?" Miyake muttered.
"More or Less. To be Honest. I think he's just getting held back..." Glancing at a particular direction. I saw a rather strange scene
"Move it Kanji!" The boy shoved another aside.
The two — usually well acquainted Students — gradually ignored each other time and time again.
Sometime, even getting into an argument such as this. Focusing on their selves. Preparing for the Festival that is to Come
I wonder what made them this way.......
Heh
I find it amusing how Human Nature easily changes. When met with an unfortunate demise. They would do anything. Leave anything. Forget everything... Just to change their cruel fate.
A normal person for example would pity a disabled. Understanding that it wasn't their fault for their circumstance
But what if those two. The same two just before, were put in a situation such as a falling aircraft with one parachute that remain.
The normal person; who would pity, understand and take notice of the disabled one.
Would, for a fact, usually change their mind.
It was something carved into a lot of people's soul. And it wont be leaving, anytime soon. That's just how Human Nature are.
That's why certain things must be done. Or Else, a Much More Cruel fate, awaits.
"Right? Chiaki?" After our little training of Tug of war. I approached a brown haired girl. Peacefully sitting on the sideline bench
"Hmm? Kiyotaka-kun? What do you mean?" She asked in wonder. Hearing my muttering
"Nothing... Just talking to myself"
"Fufu~ That's Kiyotaka-kun alright" Gleefully smiling at me. She Gently patted the open space to her side "Wanna seat down with me?"
Being welcomed with an adorable smile. What choice did I had but to comply. Besides, I was tired any way
"I'm Surprised Kiyotaka-kun actually put some effort this time around. Did our Cheer Encourage you perhaps?" She teased me with a cheeky grin.
Reminding me of the time the other day. When I — for once — took this Training seriously.
It was only a matter of time. And besides. I can't hide everything forever. So I took advantage of the time they gave me to actually set some results.
Placing just above average, while not garnering too much attention.
It was also the reason why I was included on the Tug of War Event. I exerted myself, just enough to be included on some particular occasions
"More or Less" I took her teasing with a straight face "what about you? Not Planning to wrestle with them?" I returned her inquiry
"Hmmm... Not really. I too, don't like exerting myself too much. Not that I can't of course" Chiaki answered
While both of us doesn't want to stand out and use our potential. We have Completely different reasons for the act.
Chiaki – simply put – doesn't want to make others envious of her.
To which, till now, I find a reason that's completely illogical.
Having someone better than you can't be helped. And while unfortunate, getting jealous over it can't be helped either
I don't know what she's worried about when it comes to people getting jealous of her. And frankly, I don't care.
But if she's worried about people getting jealous to the point that they treat her differently.
Well, Screw them
They don't deserve her. Actually they're just straight up pathetic..........
"You should try your best too. It's unfair for others you know" I tried to convince her. While distracting myself from my own thoughts.
"Hmm~ I might try if you cheer for me~" she teased yet again.
At this point I'm on the edge of being completely numb to her teasing. It's not that it doesn't affect me. It's simply because, I got used to it.
Like an excruciating pain, that usually made you want to die. Give it time, and you'll usually get used to it
.........well that got dark
"Unfortunately for you. I die if I raise my Voice" I told her, once again trying to distract myself from my own thoughts
"What kind of reason is that?!" Chiaki Argued
"Well think about it this way. Do you want me to embarrass myself?" In a slightly serious tone. I took a side long glance at her.
"No. Of course not. But..." She leaned closer. Close enough for her to stroke my hair with her slender hands. "I am quite curious what other expression Kiyotaka-kun has"
With a Heartwarming smile. Chiaki stood up from our seat. Turning her back to me.
"I wanted to sit with you some more. But what you said made me think. So, I'm gonna go ahead, Kiyotaka-kun" she peeked with a beam
"Uhhh... Good Luck?"
"Yep! See you later okay?"
Watching her Fleeting back. I couldn't help but feel a little lonely. Although I know it was only temporary, the thought of being left alone still bugged my thoughts........
Ugh....
...I feel this emotions swirling inside me. Yet I still do unforgivable things behind their back...
I'm such a Hypocrite aren't I?
° ° °
Our preparations for the Festival continued
Sudou remained steadfast and practiced tirelessly. Tempering his spirit day in and day out with basketball had made him tenacious.
Some students among us were beginning in holding back and cutting corners, but Sudou always gave
everything he had. Both in his own practice. And in coaching the aforementioned Students who were nearing their limit.
Some were thankful, as they should be. While some were... Getting noticably irritated.
Either way, our Own Class Training moved on in smooth sailing.
On the other side. Some students were Focusing more on the Planning side of things.
The best example would be Horikita and Hirata. Basically known as our Class Leaders now, with Horikita taking the lead
Her Past arguments with the Class wasn't magically forgotten by everybody. It never worked that way
But slowly yet surely. She began to mend the past wounds that was suffered. Efficiently leading the Class through this Event. Slowly becoming the "Leader" that she should have been from the start.
While Hirata on the other hand, kept the relationship with our Temporary Ally — which is Class A
Hirata hadn’t forgotten about our relationship with them. As with everyone in the class
He periodically held meetings with Katsuragi, during which they discussed how best to compete.
Even with the Current Hierarchy of the Class Standing. Class D kept up with the All powerful Class A, to a terrifying level.
Which just shows that even though Class D came off into a rough start. Nothing was really set in stone, until the end.
As with Everyone. I myself wasn't spared from the busy and Tiresome days. Getting dragged into Practice with those watchful eyes. Horikita constantly reminded me to cooperate.
Sighh. Honestly love and hate that about her.
I say that because that was basically her job. Making sure the Class was cooperating as a whole, for a goal that everyone wants.
So in the end. I participated on some competitions as well. Obviously, I would stand out in one way or another. But I didn't mind that part all too much. Sooner rather than later, it would happen. So might as well slowly open the lid.
In our Free Time. I usually go to the Library. Of course, I go there with Chiaki now. As she, sometimes just wants to hang out with Hiyori for a Change of Pace
They got along a lot. And I mean a lot. To the point where sometimes, they would just talk about things they wanted as if I wasn't there with them
It was.... Lonely. I admit. But it didn't happen to often. In the end we three got along just as well. Sometimes even eating in the cafeteria like last time.
On the Surface, that was all that Happened. Everyone did what they were meant to do, continue how it was supposed to be.
Until without anyone Noticing. Three Weeks have passed
° ° °
In the Quiet Hallways of this Massive Dormitories. I walked in a Steady Pace, Going back to my Dorm, after another delightful time in the Library.
As per Usual. We fail to keep track of time. Ultimately making us Return to our rooms, when the sun already settled.
It was quiet as it can ever be. No one could be seen as I walked Through..... That until, I approached my room.
"Kushida?" I muttered as I made my way to my Door.
A lone Girl leaned on my Door with an unreadable expression. Gazing indifferently at the ground. Seemingly waiting for someone.
As I approached her with quiet footsteps, Kushida noticed my arrival. Raising her head and looking at my direction, I decided to ask her what was up
"What are you doing here Kushida?"
"........" Silence. That was all I met. As Contrary to my expectation, Kushida didn't speak a word.
She just kept staring at me with the same unreadable expression as before. Neither doing anything, nor saying a thing.
"Hmmm..." I hummed "well, want to talk in my room then?" I opened the door to my room as I spoke. Planning to enter inside to talk things there
Atleast that was I intended.
Before I knew it, someone was grabbing me by the hand.
"Kushida....?"
"Stop this Farce Ayanokōji-kun" she said gently yet audible enough for me to hear.
I looked back at the girl holding me still. Probing her to speak. And that she did...
"What are you Planning"
° ° °
Kushida Kikyou
An unnatural student in Class D
She is well liked by everyone. Loved in some cases even. And naturally, I can't blame them
She was smart, friendly to a fault, and kind. Cute yet blessed with a well endowed body. Socially Adept, a Good Friend, and a person you can always rely on; Be it Personal, or in Class Matters.
She was perfect, someone you'd just want to have in your life.
That's why No matter how you looked at it. Kushida Kikyou was a very Lovable girl to a normal person's eye.
.....Unfortunately though, I didn't fall in that category. As I myself experienced the ugly truth behind her Plastered Mask.
She was cold. Cruel. The polar opposite of what you'd normally see. The opposite of what she'd want you to believe she is
And she'll do anything. And I mean anything to make it stay that way.
Until she met me of course.
"Ayanokōji-kun..." Kushida spoke as she sat on my bed "You have something planned out. Am I right?"
"...."
After a fateful event. Kushida had become the very first aide I had in this school. She would follow me. Indulge me in anything I say. Do everything I order and desire.
That was our position right now.
"It had already been three weeks since the Sports Festival Was Announced. Yet you haven't contacted me at all" Kushida continued
"Are you planning to leave me out of the picture again"
She stressed out a particular word as she gazed at me with a sharp glint. Her lovable self slowly slipping away
"So you noticed huh?"
"Of course" She nonchalantly laid down on the bed. From where I was sitting, a Peek was inevitable.
Getting a glimpse of something I know I shouldn't have. My heart pounded in succession
....Honestly, can't she be more careful? I'm a healthy teenage boy. Extensive exposure to things like that could mean troub—
"Hey. Are you Listening." Perhaps perturbed by my silence. She ask just to be sure.
Trying to calm my self down. I continued our topic.
"Yeah... It's not really surprising that you found out though"
"Three weeks have passed and those two idiots for some reason stopped talking to me. It was a breather Honestly" She continued to admit
"But It was very unnatural. So it was only a matter of time before I pinned the blame on you"
"Mmm" I nodded
Kushida already saw once the Unnaturality that surrounds me.
So it wasn't that surprising that she would connect the dots straight to me.
"Why didn't you tell me you were doing something?" She sat straight back up, Piercing me with a cold gaze immediately.
Accepting her painful glare with open arms, I answered in turn.
"Do I need to tell you everything?"
"Well no. But..." She abruptly stood up making her way to my front, shadowing over me, taking hold of the situation "...you know full well how I feel when I'm left aside"
"......"
It's true that in that plan regarding Ike And Yamauchi, I didn't bother her at all. Infact, I asked for Horikita's help instead.
But Kushida is someone who seeks attention and appreciation. And as someone who knows both side of her, she might have expected special treatment.
So knowing that I set her aside should have bothered her mind.
"Was it Matsushita-san? Horikita-san again? You've been close with them this past month. Are they the one you're working with?"
She leaned herself Closer.
"When you found out that night about me. We agreed that I'll be helping you remember? That's why Having you quiet all this time with me was ominously creepy"
And closer...
"You have something wrong in your mind. You know that right Ayanokōji-kun? For all I know you'd do something out of the ordinary again"
And closer.....
"Burn the School like you did in the Forest last time? Destroy a Class yet again? What are you Planning to do? I need to know"
...Until Before we knew it. Our face were an inch apart. So close that our nose would practically touch.
But despite that fact. "Both" of us were dead calm. Neither of us were flustered about the situation. Let alone blushing.
That was how serious Kushida was.
Because similar to Ike and Yamauchi, I have her life in my hands. With one push of a button, I can end everything she'd been working for
That's why she need to Think
Was I setting her aside?
Was she necessary?
Was she getting in the way of my plans?
Was she still Useful?
If she wasn't, then it wouldn't end well. That is why Ignorance isn't an option.
"Sighhh" I let out a deep sigh, then looked at her with an empty gaze, making her flinch back
"Looks like someone desperately wants my attention" I Muttered, standing up
Kushida tried to take a step back, but my hand was faster. Wrapping an arm around her thin waist, drawing her closer than ever.
".....A-Ayanokoji-kun...?"
"You're so defenseless"
I whispered near her gradually redding ear, using my other hand to softly caresse her cheek.
Slowly sliding down my thumb to her appetizing lips.
"Do you want me to use you that much?"
I lifted up her chin. Stopping her playful gaze in running away from my sight
"Th-That's not... What I meant..." Kushida muttered, trembling ever so slightly.
"Hmmm? Then what did you mean then?"
Drawing my head near her fragrant neck. I gave her ear a lecherous bite
"Eeek!" Perhaps Surprised, Kushida squealed as she froze.
"You could have just called me... But you came here in my room, dead in the night. Laying down in my bed, Carefree"
"Ahh...Haaah..Mmmm...... Erk! Ayano—! Uhhhg..... Ayanokoji-kun....W-Wait.... that..."
Soft Moans escapes Kushida's precious lips, as I continued to lightly nibble her cute ear.
Slowing my pace and proceeding down, Playfully Kissing her tender neck.
Her body, gradually getting hoter, slowly surrendering itself to me.
"Are you forgetting I'm a boy?"
"....I know.... A-Ayanokōji-kun is not that type of Person..... Haaaahh.. You're.... Mnnnn... You're just Teasing me like always!"
Despite the occasional shiver of her body, from the pleasure she received. Kushida still desperately forced down her muffled moans. Trying to explain her reasoning.
"Just how naughty are you to call this act as a form "teasing"?"
"...Ayano—!!!" She squeaked as I forced her down the bed. Making sure that I was on top, giving her no way to run to
"And besides, You misunderstand. It's not about what kind of person I am. It's about how you act towards me"
"Ahhn~.... Mmnnn~... Mmmmm—....!!"
I continued to pleasantly kiss her neck. Gradually getting Lower and lower. Until I was at the entrance to her chest.
Her slender arms, strongly embracing me. Her gorgeous legs tensing up from the lustful act. Her, soft yet Erratic breathing, filled up the Quiet room
She did everything, All but push me back.
"Forget about me teasing you. If a girl as beautiful as you was Infront of me
Willing to do anything I say
Do Everything I desire.
Something reasonable in my head just might snap"
"A-Ayanokōji-kun.... Haaahh... Ahh... Tha–..... Plea— W-Wait...."
Stopping my playful peck to her neck. I took it a tad bit Lower
Gently stroking her legs
Then up her delectable thigh
Then somewhere my hand shouldn't be —
—Kushida finnaly gave in. Clenching my shirt with a plead.
"Alright! A-Ayanokōji-kun! Im.... I'm sorry! Please! Stooooopp!..... I'm going crazy!"
She closed her eyes shut with a Yelp. Trying to avert my apathetic gaze.
Feeling a light pity on her state, I stopped my hand from arriving where it shouldn't have been.
Retreating back in a fair distance, with a mutter "see...?"
"What do you mean "see" ?!"
Flushed red, breathing uneven, Kushida was forced to cover her face with my pillow
"Nothing. I was just proving a Point" I shrugged, wiping down the edge of my lips with my thumb.
"Proving a— !! That was straight up sexual Harassment!! You Idiot! scum! Pervert! Ignorant piece of Sh— "
Even tho her voice was muffled by my own beloved pillow. Kushida continued lashing out at me, saying things she normally doesn't say.
"Sexual Harassment huh... Say that when you atleast try to push me away"
"That's not the Point!!!!" Irritated, Kushida throwed the pillow straight at my face. Feeling no need to get hit though, I caught it.
"That!.... That was.... You— sniff..... that...was just....cruel....."
Covering her beet red face with her hands. Kushida Muffled out a sob.
"Sighh. Okay. Okay. Calm down" I tried to reassure her as I returned the pillow. Sitting down beside her while I'm at it "I guess that was my fault"
"What do you mean 'I guess'?! That was without a doubt your fault!"
Ahh.... She got me....
I thought she was crying for a second. But I guess not....
As the moment I sat down near her side, she suddenly turned, grabbing me by the collar. Desperately trying to squeeze out an apology from me
Not in the mood to continue, I gently tapped her hands, squeezing out the words from my strangled throat.
".....Sorry"
Though my tone of voiced never changed. Kushida let out a deep sigh. Perhaps, satisfied from what she got. Smoothly Leaning her head to my chest, wanting for support.
"I'm tired..... You know... Please don't do that...."
"Well, it was your fault... and besides, I thought you lov— ah. Yeah. Sorry. I'm never doing it again without Your permission"
I tried to argue, but a cold glare met me from bellow. Forcing me to shut up and admit my fault.
"And you think I would give you permission? Idiot"
I expected Kushida to distance herself from this time. But contrary to my expectations. She did the exact opposite. Getting even more intimate than ever.
"Kushida?"
"Atleast allow me to do this after what you did" She glared.
Kushida was laying down yet again. But this time, she used my lap as her pillow. Snuggling closely as if a kid
Sighh. And this is why I sometimes do those thing. You're so defenseless.....
"You really are hard to understand." She muttered.
"Who even told you to try?" I asked, gazing down at her softly
"No one, but having you quiet around me for a month was more terrifying than I thought. It felt like you didn't need me anymore..."
Hmmm.... I see....
I would usually order her something before summer vacation. Be it about the Class, or something about others.
Even at the time of the Special Exam. She was the one I "asked" to help me
It became something normal to us, despite the reason for that interaction was a Cruel blackmail. So suddenly stopping that must have bothered her mind.
"Hmmm.... Sorry? I guess... I had other things to do that doesn't particularly need you"
"Ugh... Atleast sugarcoat your words Sighh "
Kushida sighed as she closed her eyes. She became silent for a moment. But that moment was enough for me to get reminded why Kushida Kikyou was loved by everyone.
Seeing her peaceful like this, it didn't actually matter wether she normally wore a mask
Wether our relationship wasn't the Nicest to exist
As it doesn't change the fact that;
Kushida is a lovely girl.
"You Really are weird" She uttered as she snuggled closer "First you try to harass me. Now you're trying to act all wholesome and something?"
I was gently stroking her head to my heart's desire. She still had her eyes close, cheek dye red, yet an unknown force pulled the corner of her lips into a cute, adorable smile. Granted, she obviously liked this act.
And tho It was childish, neither of us really cared.
"Trust me. I can't understand me either. But I do understand how you guys feel. So sorry about earlier" I admitted
I too, had my mind full this past few days. It just happened that there was a reason for me to do an unreasonable act like that
""You guys"? Was there someone that opened up to you before this?" She asked, finding something strange in my statement
"Hmm... Horikita did. She even ask me out on a meal. Finding nothing wrong with it, I tagged along"
"Ugh... Horikita this. Horikita that. I'm surprised you two haven't gotten married yet"
Irritated, Kushida twisted her whole body away from me. Making her lay down on her side.
"Why. Are you jealous?" I tried to tease her, but it earned me an elbow to my stomach in return
"......that aside though. You should really stop hating Horikita for such an illogical reason"
"Whatever..... Anyway, enough about that girl. What did you mean when you said you know how we felt?" Not wanting to stay on the topic of Horikita any longer, Kushida moved on
"Hm? Oh. I was saying how I had my mind full too" I admitted as I leaned back. Using both my arms as a support.
"Heeeeh... That's a first coming from you. Want to tell me about it?" She instantly returned to her earlier position, staring at me with sparkling eyes
I covered her curious gaze with a hand "Who knows..."
"Boooooo...." as if forgetting about what happened earlier, Kushida returned to her normal cute self. "Pretty Please...?" She asked adorably
Easily moving on as long as it was with me.....
...This was just how she is;
Be it keeping her in the Dark. Or doing something despicable. She can't do something about it either way.
So she just needs to accept it.
And that is Something that's Unique to Kushida. Something that separates her from the rest
Unlike Horikita who was with me in an equal relationship.
Chiaki who followed me because she wanted to.
Kushida... is someone that follows my requests, because she needs to. And as our relationship progressed. It had come to the point, where she doesn't even hesitate to do what I desired.
It was unhealthy, I know. But we couldn't be bothered to care
"Fine..." I retrieved my hand
"Ohhhh! What is it?" She squirmed in my lap, trying to find a comfortable position "this is exciting"
"What are you? A Child?" I asked with a smirk
"Hmm... It's just a rare circumstance for something to worry you"
"Hmm.... I guess... But I can't help it this time. It's just everything's been moving smoothly than normal"
Blinking her eyes with question, Kushida decided to ask:
"Huh? That's your worry? Isn't that a good thing?"
"It is. But I don't mean regarding what's happening around me. I mean what's happening beyond..."
Everything's going as planned. That's a good thing. But I can't get rid of this feeling that there is something I'm missing.
And I can only think of one thing
Placing a finger on her lips. Kushida pondered on my words for a few seconds. Before finnaly Admitting "Hmm.. I don't get it"
"......" I covered her eyes once more
Sighh... Well, as always there no use worrying about it.
Three simple words right?
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome
Things Happen for a Reason. But If you don't like it. Then Change it.
"Alright. Time to get off me" Stopping the eagerness in me to further continue stroking her head, I prompted her to sit.
"Aww... Just when it got nice"
"Hey. I still need to explain to you what you need to do"
"Oh? So you do have something planned out" She said with sparkling eyes, sitting close to me
"Hmm? Aren't you excited?" She seems more energetic than usual
"I guess so..." Kushida thought for a moment. "It's just, while you have some crazy things in mind. I have to admit that it's fun. Especially when it turns out the way you expected" she gave me a genuine smile.
"Heh... Then you're crazy yourself if you're thinking that"
"I guess... Ehehe~"
This is what happens when you make two unexpected people interact. You get an unexpected result
But...
Who cares?
It could be fun
"So.....? What's Ayanokōji-kun's plan?"
Both of Us Would start another ripple, in the pond that's called a School
And Kushida herself, would be the pebble that is to be used.
She would be the one who starts the trouble that was soon to happen.
The Cue ball that starts the game.
The one to connect the dots.....
Everything was already laid out. All she needed to do, was do her Role.
Pull the Trigger. Raise the Difficulty. Start the Chase...
Make everything...
...Fall According to plan.
If you were confused on what the hell happened this Chapter. Don't worry, We're the same. ( ´∀｀•)
Jokes aside, I tried to give Kushida some Screen time in this Chap. (Since she didn't have in the previous Chapters)
And boooooyyy did I give her time. ¬‿¬
Anyway Following chapters are pretty hard to connect. so I apologize if I'm taking too long. I'll try my best though ᕙ( ~ . ~ )ᕗ
Bye