Day 6
Kiyotaka POV
Yesterday's beach party was a success, I guess?
Its now the 6th day and now we're back on our daily routine of grinding points.
Lina: "Is it still far away?"
Kiyo: "You could say that."
Nanase: "Just hang on a while, Lina san. We'll arrive soon enough. Right?"
Kiyo: "It seems so." I said as I pointed to our task place that has some people around it.
Sudo: "Yo! Ayanokōji! There's only three spots left! Get in before it's too late!"
Having noticed my arrival, my classmate Sudō shouted out as he beckoned me over.
Kiyo: "See? we've arrived."
Lina: "Ah, so he's one of your classmates?"
Kiyo: "Yeah. Lets go."
Me, Nanase, and Lina went to the table that has Sudo's group.
Kiyo: "Is everything going well on your end?"
Sudo: "I'm doin' aight' on points. Took third in one of our designated areas today, and first in two Tasks so far as well."
Kiyo: "I see." I said as I looked at Ike, who's literally frozen like a statue.
I think its because Komiya teamed up with Shinohara. That's the only logical reason I can came up.
Sudo, who noticed Nanase, immediately raised his voice.
Sudo: "You...You're Hosen's underling! what are you doing here!" Nanase pouted at Sudo's statement.
Imagine being called Hosen's underling. Its a disgrace.
Hondo: "You know her, Sudo?" Hondo said as he talks after being silent.
Sudo: "Damn right I do. What's your name again?"
Nanase: "Nanase Tsubasa. I'm suprised that you already forgot my name, Sudo senpai. Is Hosen kun's name the only name you can remember?"
Sudo: "Oi what the hell!"
Hondo: "Hahaha! good one, Nanase chan!"
Kiyo: "Don't be so rude, Nanase."
Nanase: "Sorry. I just don't like being called 'Hosen's underling.'"
Sudo: "Fine fine. I'm sorry."
After that, Sudo whispers to me.
Sudo: "That chick is workin' together with Hōsen to get you kicked outta here right? This shit ain't safe man."
Kiyo: "Don't worry. I have plans if she were to betray me."
Sudo: "Hah..as expected of the genius I guess."
Kiyo: "Please don't call me like that."
Sudo: "Whatever. Its the fact after all."
Hondo: "Anyways, Ayanokoji. You're quite the playboy aren't you? picking up 2 blonde hotties with you during a trip."
Kiyo: "They just wanted to tag along. That's all."
Before Hondo replied, the teacher came and signalled that the quiz is about to start.
Lets see, what genre do I got?
『Quiz Genre・Anime』
Anime, huh? that was quite easy. I watched them from time to time during my break.
Lina: "Seriously? how random can this exam get."
Nanase: "Agreed."
『Question 1: Which of the following is the correct spelling for Reiner Braun's best friend. The wielder of Collosal titan before Armin Arlert?』
1)『Bertolt』 2)『Bertholdt』 3)『Bertholtd』 4)『Bertoldt』
Holy shit. Just the first question and its this difficult?
Hondo: "Damn it! and I thought this would be easy!"
His name always changes every episode. How do I even get a correct grasp of his name?
No. I have to stay calm. This is a piece of cake.
I can do this.
No way I'm getting defeated by this.
I choose option 2
『Correct Answer: Option 2 – 'Bertholdt'』
(A/N: Confirmed by AOT wiki)
I knew it. Bertholdt is the right one.
Screw you, anime exam.
『Question 2: During the second season of Code Geass, Kururugi Suzaku was in the knight of rounds. Which number does he wield?』
1)『Knight of Eight』 2)『Knight of One』 3)『Knight of Seven』 4)『Knight of Five』
Another easy question.
I choose option 3
『Correct Answer: Option 3 – 'Knight of Seven'』
This is all too easy.
『Question 3: In the manga series named Owari No Seraph, Crowley Eusford was ranked as the?』
1)『Thirteenth Progenitor』 2)『First Progenitor』 3)『Tenth Progenitor』 4)『Seventh Progenitor』
Now this is a trick question. Crowley in the anime was revealed as the thirteenth progenitor. But.....
On the manga, it was stated that he was holding back a lot. He's actually the seventh progenitor.
Considering the question did specify if its the manga or anime, then the answer is....
I choose option 4
『Correct Answer: Option 4 – 'Seventh Progenitor'』
This is indeed too easy.
Allright. Time to blow this exam off.
After spending the next ten minutes answering the rest of the questions, I silently closed my tablet.
Of the 20 questions on the quiz, the number I had gotten right was all of them, for a correct answer rate of 100% overall.
Watching animes during my free time paid off after all.
Meanwhile Sudo's group got 95. Not bad. Not bad indeed.
Sudo: "Damn, Ayanokoji. You're quite the weeb aren't you? getting all those answers correctly."
Kiyo: "Is that so? thanks, I guess."
Meanwhile both Nanase and Lina got around......I'd rather not talk about it. Its pitiful.
Hondo: "We freakin' did it Kanji!"
As a member of the winning group, Hondo put his hand up, looking to celebrate by sharing a high-five with his teammates.
Ike: "Yay..."
Ike gave a dispirited response and just barely touched hands with his teammates
Even the loudest guy can be broken if their crush is spending her time with another man after all.
Nanase: "Is something wrong with Sudō-senpai's group?"
As she had been watching closely for a while now, Nanase got right to the heart of the matter.
Kiyo: "As an uninvolved third-party, what does their group look like to you, Nanase? Well, I ask that, but I guess it'd be hard for you to conclude anything since you've never met any of them other than Sudō before."
Nanase: "Indeed. Then could you perhaps fill me in and tell me a bit about them?"
Kiyo: "Off on Sudō's left is Ike Kanji, and to his right is Hondō Ryōtarō. They're the type of people who do stupid things and end up standing out in a bad way... or, well, I guess it might be better to say that they're the type of people who easily get carried away. But, at the same time, they both really add a lot to the class atmosphere."
This definitely felt like an oversimplification.
Though, I probably wasn't mistaken either, but I'd keep that to myself.
Kiyo: "They aren't a studious bunch by any means so their group leaves a lot to be desired, but Sudō has plenty of physical strength and Ike has the right skills and experience to camp out on an uninhabited island. And Hondō... Well, Hondō's a lively guy."
Atlaest not as useless as that stupid scapegoat I set up during the class poll.
Lina: "Ike and Hondō, is it? They add a lot to the atmosphere...? From what I can tell, that doesn't really seem to be the case for Ike. He looks like a dead statue."
Kiyo: "That's kinda harsh but yeah. You're right."
Lina: "So, where are we going next?"
Ah, I completely forgot. Its already 16:58. I should set a camp soon.
Kiyo: "I think we'll head to H9 to set up camp. I heard that's a quite strategic area. And its not far from here too."
After hearing out my explanation, Nanase nodded along in agreement without a single complaint.
Sudo: "Oi Ayanokōji! Didja just say you're gonna set up camp in H9?"
Sudō was just about to set out after wrapping up with the Task when he called out to me.
Kiyo: "Is there something wrong with that?"
Sudo: "No, it's just that our next designated area happens to be H9. Where you goin' after this?"
Kiyo: "Like I said, I'm done for today. I'm going to set up my camp at H9 considering its quite close to my next assigned task that I will do tomorrow."
Sudo: "Huh, must be nice placing near the top 10. You can just slack off like that."
I might not look like it but now I'm currently 12th at the exam. That's why I can delay my movements.
12th out of around 200++ groups was a big achievement after all.
Kiyo: "Well....thanks, I guess?"
Sudo: "If ya want, how about we all camp together after we're done for today? Should be more fun with friends. I'd also like to hear whatcha think 'bout our strategies so far and see if you've got any suggestions."
An unexpected proposal.
Kiyo: "Depends. Where is your next task after H9?"
Sudo: "E9"
Kiyo: "Not that far. We can camp on the beach at H3 considering its not that far from here and E9. What do you think? its also easier to meet up at the beach"
Sudo: "Perfectly fine. We'll catch up to you at 19:00."
Kiyo: "Okay. Make sure to bring some firewood too. I'm going for a hunt on the sea after this. It would be bad if we don't have any fire with us."
Sudo: "Alright. See you on the beach in H3 at 19:00."
Kiyo: "Turns out that we'll be spending the night with them today. Do you guys havie any problems with that?"
They're going to spend the night with 4 guys older than them after all. Hesitation is a natural thing.
Nanase: "It's fine. I actually think it'll be a good chance to get to know everyone."
Kiyo: "And you?"
Lina: "I don't really mind. You're also there right?"
Kiyo: "Well, yeah."
Lina: "And how are you going to hunt on the sea? you don't have diving equipments."
Silence....
She's right.
I can't dive too much without proper equipment.
Lina: "You're hopeless. Hang on, I'll get some diving equipments."
Kiyo: "You're going to spend points again?"
Lina: "I have my ways." she said as she went back to the forest.
Nanase: "Don't get lost okay?"
Lina: "I won't."
With that, Lina splits up with us.
Lina POV
Seriously, when he said we're going to go diving I'm really excited. I mean, I can't resist that! that's one of my favourite thing to do.
I went to a nearby bush and turned on the INSTA to travel back to 2096.
Wait.....
The school watch will become a nuisance. It will notice that one person is missing.
I had to disable it somehow.
Should I break it?
And if I take it off without permission, the school will notice too.
Screw it.
I'll just get a replacement later when I went back here.
Preaparing myself, I slammed the school watch on my right wrist to a nearby tree log.
I tried turning it on several times but nothing happened.
Sweet. Now lets go back to get some diving suits.
Lets see, back to our world...the coordinate is my apartment....
Allright. Its ready.
Lina: "dimension cross.."
A bright light appeared from INSTA and surrounded my body.
And when the light is gone, I'm back at my old apartment.
I went to my drawer and opened it.
Ah, there you are. Its enough for 3 people so it should be fine.
Lets go back then.....
Lina: "dimension cross..."
Here I am. Back at the island. And near the teacher's station.
After I safety put the diving gears on my bag, I went to the station.
Lina: "Excuse me. My school watch is broken because I recently fall too hard to the ground. Can I get a replacement?"
Teacher: "Sure."
The teacher removed the watch from my right wrist and proceeds to go inside to take a new one.
Ah...my right hand feels so free. I just don't like any accessories on my right wrist at all.
Teacher: "Here you go."
But of course, that hapiness already came to an end.
I had to wear it again. For the rest 8 days.
Well, atleast its not stuck on my wrist unlike a certain interdimensional traveler.
Lina: "Thanks, sensei. I'm heading back."
Teacher: "Sure. Have a safe trip!"
I chekced the time on INSTA and its still 17:00. Technically, I went back to 17:00 from 2095 so it won't be that dark when we dive.
Well, time to go fast.
Timeskip, 5 minutes later.
Lina: "I'm back!"
Kiyo: "That was quite fast."
Lina: "Well here you are." I said as I throw 2 boxes at Kiyotaka and Nanase.
Kiyo: "You really went all out on this."
Lina: "Of course. Now lets go catch some fishes."
Kiyo: "Sure."
Nanase: "Lets not waste too much time okay? I heard diving at night is quite dangerous."
Kiyo: "Right....lets get this over quickly then."
After we changed to our diving suits, we entered the sea.
Ah....how beautiful.
I'll pay so I can watch this scenery all day.
Allright. Focus. We have fishes to catch.
Lets go all out.
Timeskip, 1,5 hour later, 18:30
We all got out of the sea with our catches tonight. I can say that tonight's catch is a success!
Kiyo: "How many do you guys catch?"
Nanase: "I think I got around 12 pacific saury. I also catch quite a few lobsters too."
Lina: "I got 15 tuna and some scallops."
Kiyo: "Hmm, not bad."
Lina: "How about you?"
Kiyo: "See for yourself." he said as he shows a big box.
Once we opened the box, it suprised us.
Lina: "3 KING SALMONS!!!!"
Nanase: "Oh my god. You went all out, Ayanokoji senpai. I'm impressed."
Kiyo: "I went quite deep so I can get these bad boys. Good thing there are no sharks here tho."
???: "Sorry to keep you waiting. HOLY SHIT!"
It was Sudo and his group. He's probably suprised that we catched this much in one dive.
Hondo: "Damn, Ayanokoji. You went all out on those fish hunting."
Kiyo: "Its necessary so we don't starve tonight."
Sudo: "Damn. This will be a feast! lets get working Kanji, Ryotaro!"
Hondo: "Hell yeah!"
Ike: "Y-yeah..."
Seriously, that guy has no spirit at all.
Lina: "I'm gonna go take a bath at nearby river with Nanase. Don't leave this place okay?"
Sudo: "Right, right...go on."
Nanase: "How about you, Ayanokoji senpai? you're not taking a bath?"
Kiyo: "I'll just take a bath at the sea. Its not like there are any girls to see me bathing right?"
Lina: "Of course you fool. Lets go, Nanase."
Kiyo: "Right. Time to take a bath."
With that, me and Nanase splits up from the boys to take the bath.
Sudo: "HOLY SHIT! WHAT'S WITH THAT SIZE, AYANOKOJI!"
I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that.
Tatsuya POV
I'm currently walking through the forest alone. No one is really around considering its almost midnight.
Well, atleast until I saw a light.
I came to that light and what I saw suprised me.
Honami: "Ah...."
It was Honami. On her sleeping gown. It seems she was about to sleep.
Tatsuya: "Honami? is this your group's place?"
Without answering, she just launched herself at me and pulled me into a hug.
Honami: "I missed you...."
Geez. I should've known.
Tatsuya: "Me too. Me too..." I said as I carresed her hair.
This is a nice change of pace. I'm grateful I found this place.
Honami: "How have you been doing? are you tired? you've been competing with Koenji kun and Nagumo senpai for 6 whole days after all."
Technically, we just continued competing today since yesterday we had a beach party but oh well.
Tatsuya: "I'm fine. Just a little tired."
I don't know but...
I feel like my knees can't even stand anymore when she pulled me into her embrace before.
Its like I just want to fall down and let her hug me.
Which really happened.
My legs lost its balance and she catched me into her embrace.
Honami: "You must be tired, right?"
Tatsuya: "Well, to be honest. Yes."
Honami: "You're pushing yourself too hard..."
Tatsuya: "Sorry...."
Honami: "Hey..."
Tatsuya: "what is it?"
Honami: "Wanna go to my tent? it can fit for a lot of people considering its quite big."
Tatsuya: "How bold of you."
Honami: "You don't want to?"
Tatsuya: "Considering I'm too tired to set up my tent, then why not?"
Honami: "Allright lets go."
She lets go of me and walked into her tent's direction.
Huh, it really is quite big.
Honami: "You can go lay down first. I'll grab you something to drink."
Tatsuya: "Thanks..."
Honami just smiled and went outside of the tent.
But I have gotten really sleepy aren't I?
Time to brush my teeth so I can stay awake longer.
(A/N: Real experience. Sometimes, when I'm sleepy AF, I brushed my teeth and boom. My eyes went fresh again.)
Ah...I feel so fresh.
Honami: "Sorry to keep you waiting. Sakayanagi san's tent is quite far from here."
Tatsuya: "Its fine. I don't mind. And thank you." I said as I took a sip of the water she gave me. "Ah...that saved me."
Honami: "You're hopeless." she said as she drank her own water.
Tatsuya: "I'll take that as a compliment."
And thus, we begin chatting. Starting from serious things into something not relevant anymore.
At this rate, the outside didn't matter. Its just me and her. Talking as a highschool couple.
i can forget about the competition. About school, class points, and everything.
We didn't realize it. But the atmosphere has caught us now.
We've been staring at each other for quite some times. 10 seconds....20 seconds...40 seconds....
Our face has certainly gotten closer. And then....
A kiss was connected. A comforting kiss.
It really refreshed me.
As soon as our face parted, Honami blushed real hard.
Honami: "S-s-s-s-sorry..."
Tatsuya: "No, its fine. I don't mind if its you."
Honami: "Hey..."
Tatsuya: "Hmm?"
Honami: "Want to cuddle all night?"
Tatsuya: "As long as you don't stole my virginity accidentally, then sure why not?"
Honami: "Are you taking me as a lewd girl?"
Tatsuya: "a VERY lewd girl."
Honami: "Well sorry. Its just....I wanted to know how boys tasted like."
Tatsuya: "Maybe later. When we're married."
Honami: "You're not a boy anymore if we're already married...."
Tatsuya: "I guess that's true...."
Honami: "Then I guess I'll have a taste right now." she said while licking her lips.
Oh boy.
Timeskip, morning, Day 7
That was close.
To think Honami was drunk last night.
She took 2 bottles from Sakayanagi. But instead of taking 2 normal waters, she took a bottle of Vodka and accidentally drank it.
Which cause her to become really really lewd.
I'm lucky I can escape her onslaught last night. It seems my virginity is still with me.
Honami: "S-sorry! please forgive me!" She said as she did a dogeza.
Tatsuya: "Hah...its fine. Just don't mistake mineral water with Vodka again okay?"
Honami: "I'm so sorry!!!!"
Hah...this girl...
Tatsuya: "Hey. Look at me."
Honami looked up to me and...
I kissed her on the lip..
Of course, being the girl she is, she blused real hard.
Tatsuya: "Its fine, okay? its really fine. People make mistakes after all."
Honami: "T-thank you...."
Hah....what an interesting girlfriend I have.
I checked the tracker on my watch to observe Nagumo and Koenji's movements.
It seems they haven't move yet. They're still resting.
Should I use this opportunity to steal a headstart? or to rest?
Well, I'll just use it to rest here for a while.
Its been a while since I spend my time with Honami. A change of pace woud be good.
H3
Kiyotaka POV
Ah...what a fresh morning.
And of course, being the human I am, I'm gonna do my daily routine after waking up.
Pee.
I went to a nearby forest and immediately takes out the gathering liquid on my bladder.
Very satisfying indeed.
After I cleaned up, I was about to walk back to the beach.
Until I saw Lina heading over here while looking cautious.
I immediately entered a bush nearby.
Lets just hope she won't find me.
She looked around for a while before confirming that nobody is here.
What is she going to do?
I took a glance at her and she raised her left hand to meddle with her smartwatch that she bring here.
What is she going to do?
Lina: "Hello, Miyuki."
Miyuki....Shiba Miyuki. Tatsuya's sister. She's calling her?
Considering they both had the exact same watch, its possible.
Miyuki: "Lina. How is your progress on Kiyotaka san?"
Kiyotaka san? so indeed her following me was not a mere coincidence.
Lina: "Its been good I guess. He's treating me pretty well."
Miyuki: "I see. Ishigami san and Hosen san are getting impatient lately. They're demanding Ayanokoji san to retire before it reaches the eleventh day."
Hmm? today is the seventh day. And if I was eliminated before the eleventh day, other groups can exceed my points and make me come dead last.
Which is by no means a bad strategy. But it depends if they can really eliminate me or no.
Lina: "I know, I know. Me and Nanase already discussed it. We're going to make our move soon."
Miyuki: "That's a relief then."
Lina: "How about Tatsuya? is the sabotage working perfectly?"
Miyuki: "Not at all. Onii sama's movement was so hard to seal. The third year's attention was divided to Koenji san too. Of course their assistance can't be prove to be useful. And the first years are too focused with Kiyotaka san. The only thing that's disturbing Onii sama's movement was the third years."
So the first years are already against me, huh....
I got to take out the ringleader fast. Hosen and Nanase would be the first one I should eliminate. They're both nuisances.
Lina: "I see..."
Miyuki: "What's with the sad face? I thought you want to come back to our world as soon as possible?"
I flinched at the statement 'our world'
Did they come from another dimension or what?
Lina: "Of course I want but...I don't know. This enviroment is kinda growing to me."
Miyuki: "Yeah. I get that too. This pleasant enviroment is.....really what anyone would've wished for. But we don't belong here, Lina. We're not a person from this dimension at all."
So she wasn't joking.
The multiverse is real.
Lina: "Hey, Miyuki. You know, what if we become a resident of this world fully? we have INSTA right? we can just visit them whenever we want with it."
INSTA? what is that? is it the watch she's wearing? that's the only conclusion I can think of.
Miyuki: "You're requesting for the impossible. We're destined to return no matter we like it or no, Lina. There is nothing we can do to change our fate."
There is nothing, huh...kinda like the situation that's happening to me.
Changing my fate. Destroying the white room....can I do that?
Why am I thinking about this right now?
Lina: "I see. Sorry for asking such ridiculous question."
Miyuki: "No, its fine. I'm hanging off. Bye~"
Lina: "Yeah, bye."
with that, Shiba Miyuki's voice is not audible anymore.
A watch that can cross dimensions, huh.....
Now I really want to take it from her.
Maybe I should do it after I deal with Nanase and her simotaneously.
That's the only time I can think of.
For now, lets just stay vigilant.
And to be honest, a lot is going on my mind right now.
Well, lets just return. Lina is not visible anymore so it should be fine.
And when I arrived, I saw Nanase who's in a rather serious look.
Kiyo: "What's wrong?"
Nanase: "Ah, Ayanokoji senpai."
Kiyo: "You looked like you wanted to say something. Lets hear it."
Nanase: "It's about Ike-senpai. Do you think I said a little too much last night...?"
Ah, its about that night where Ike poured his feelings to us.
And Nanase also acts rather strangely last night. She said her words like she was regretting something.
Which maybe I could use against her.
Kiyo: "Thanks to you, Ike's managed to get back on his feet. Or, I guess it's more like he's managed to finally take a stand. I think he appreciates what you've done for him."
Nanase: "You think so?"
I nodded immediately, but she still seemed somewhat unconvinced.
Nanase: "I feel like Ike-senpai is in a sort-of precarious position right now. I'm afraid that yesterday's discussion might backfire and cause him to act recklessly... That's why I'm not sure if we should split off from them right away."
Kiyo: "Lets just see what we can do. For now, lets just have breakfast."
Nanase: "Sure..."
After that, me and Nanase went to join the group who's currently grilling the pacific sauries and tuna's
Sudo: "Damn, I can't even think on how we should finish these fishes. Its too many!"
Hondo: "I know right! and there is still the king salmon. Damn, we're living in the dream!"
Kiyo: "Allright. We better finish this. I don't want these fish to get rotten."
Sudo: "Hah! with pleasure!"
Lina: "You say that but we still had 7 pacific saury, 9 tuna, 3 lobsters and scallops. Plus 2 king salmons. How are you planning to finish this?"
Sudo: "Ah....about that..."
Hondo: "Don't worry Ken. We can do this!"
Yeah. I'm not so sure about that.
???: "Ah-!"
Hmm? that's a familiar voice.
As I thought. It was Kei and her group.
Her two fellow group members were from Class 2-A.
Nishi Haruka and Yamamura Miki.
Kei: "Hey, why don't we have breakfast here too? I think Ike-kun'd be willing to treat us."
Ike: "Haah!? Why should I treat you!?"
Kei: "C'mon, it's not like you'll run outta fish."
Ike: "There'll be less for us if you guys eat them! No way!"
Ike didn't really like Kei in the first place, so he blatantly refused.
Well, we did have too many after all.
However, Sudō pulled him aside and muttered a few words into his ear.
Sudo: "Dude, what's the harm? She might know somethin' 'bout Shinohara."
Upon hearing that, Ike went silent.
He still hadn't been able to meet Shinohara on the island yet.
And since Kei was a classmate, it was reasonable to assume that she'd remember if she had seen Shinohara somewhere before.
Ike: "Fine then. We have lots of supplies anyway. Ayanokoji, I need more firewood. Can you get some?"
Kiyo: "Sure."
With that, I went to the forest while signaling Kei to follow me too.
Timeskip, forest
Kiyo: "You seem to be doing alright."
They had around 240 points. Not too shabby. Considering its already the seventh day.
Kei: "I'm just relying on the other two, mostly. How about you, Kiyotaka?"
Kiyo: "I'm doing well, all things considered."
Kei: "Well, since it's you we're talking about, you'll be fine for sure."
Kei let out a noise as she stretched.
Kei: "Anywho, I just wish this exam would end already... I can't believe we've still got 7 more days of this."
Kiyo: "Don't get impatient. It will end eventually." I said as I sat on the tree log behind me.
Kei: "I know, I know....its just quite annoying." she said as she sit beside me.
Kiyo: "Anyways, how about the person I told you to kept an eye before?"
Kei: "He's done nothing really suspicious. It seems his deal to you is genuine."
The person I told her to keep an eye was none other than Utomiya Riku.
He claims to side with us. But there is no guarantee that he will keep his promise.
But considering its already day 7 and he didn't do anything funny, I can conclude that he's not suspicious.
Kiyo: "I see. That's a relieve then. I'm grateful that he didn't do anything funny. You did a good job."
Kei: "Of course I do." She said as she leaned to my shoulder.
Kiyo: "What are you doing?"
Kei: "I'm tired. Just let me stay." She said calmly.
So I guess my theory was correct after all. She didn't love me.
What a waste. She could be a great girlfriend.
Kiyo: "Hey."
Kei: "What is it?"
Kiyo: "Have you ever love someone?"
Kei: "Why the sudden question?"
Kiyo: "Just answer."
Kei: "If I'm being honest, then yes. But no at the same time. I think I almost fell in love."
Kiyo: "How unexpected."
Kei: "Do you want me to be honest?"
Kiyo: "What is it?"
Kei: "I actually almost fell in love with you after you."
Kiyo: "You're quite honest. I'm suprised you're not embarassed."
Kei: "I know right. I kept thinking. Do I love you? or do I not? that was on my head several times but now I've come to a conclusion."
Kiyo: "And that is?"
Kei: "I only admired you. As a friend. And as a brother that I never had."
Kiyo: "How sad. Did you just brotherzoned me?"
Kei: "Well, maybe?"
Kiyo: "brother and sister huh? I heard lots of people become like that. Like, they thought of their friends as brother and sister. It happens a lot."
Kei: "Its just mainly for fun."
Kiyo: "You want to become like that too?"
Kei: "No please. Its too cringe. And can break really easy when you're on a relationship with someone. I'd rather we'd stay as friends."
Kiyo: "So now you friendzoned me. I'm living quite the sad life aren't I?"
Kei: "Hahaha, what the hell? hahaha!" she just laughed at my respond.
Kiyo: "You're cruel."
Kei: "Well, sorry about that."
Kiyo: "Anyways, thank you for confirming my theory."
Kei: "What theory?"
Kiyo: "I was actually planning to make you my girlfriend you know. But you didn't even have a slightest feeling to me."
Kei: "Are you dissapointed?"
Kiyo: "Well, my prediction is basically wrong. What do you think?"
Kei: "Well....sorry for making your prediction wrong. I...just can't bring myself to be together with you."
Kiyo: "Your point?"
Kei: "You know. When you said you wanted to make me your girlfriend. I'm actually really happy."
What?
Now she's saying this?
She's full of contradiction.
Kei: "But...I didn't deserve you, Kiyotaka."
Kiyo: "What do you mean?"
Kei: "You're a genius. My saviour, the classes saviour, and many more. You're basically the hero besides Shiba kun. And that's why, a mere parasite like me. Who can only cling into others, asking for protection, won't be worthy of you?"
What?
Kiyo: "What are you saying...."
Kei: "My point is....." she took a deep breath before continuing. "You can't be with someone as pitiful as me. It just won't work out. I will just drag you down. I can't do anything as your girlfriend. I'm useless."
Kiyo: "Kei...."
Kei: "That's why. You have to find someone better. Someone who truly deserves your attention. Someone who's strong. Not a weak girl like me."
With that, Kei looked at my face.
Kei: "I loved you. I always do. But its precisely because I love you I don't want to be together with you. I can't do anything for you. And I don't deserve you..."
I just looked at her. Not saying a thing.
Kei: "That's why..." she wiped her tears before continuing. "Find someone better okay? someone who truly wanted to be with you...not someone as pathetic as me."
I'm at a lost of word now.
Kei: "If its you. I'm sure you can do it."
Kiyo: "I see....if you don't want to be with me. Then I can't force you."
Kei: "Thank you for being considerate." She said as she woke up.
I also do the same. And now we're just staring at each other.
Not moving from our spots, the atmosphere makes us closer and closer.
Until our lips connected.
We're kissing for around 20-30 seconds, before seperating due to exhaustion.
Kei: "Thank you. I love you, Kiyotaka. And I always do. But I'm sorry I can't be together with you." she smiled weakly while saying this.
Kiyo: "I know...."
Kei: "Well. Time to head back to the camp. We will stay friends okay?!"
Kiyo: "Sure. That's what I'm hoping too."
Kei smiled before finally leaving to the camp.
Without realizing, a single tear dropped from my eyes. And my heart felt like it has just been stabbed.
So this is how rejection feels....
The only time I get to feel love again, and it left me with rejection.
All hopes are lost now.
Can I....even love someone else?
Am I really capable of doing that?
What do you think, Kei? do you think I can do it?
Kiyo: "I really do love you, Karuizawa Kei. I've just realized it now....sorry, for trying to make you into a textbook of love..."
If only fate wasn't cruel...
I...might be able to be happy with you.
But if being friends will make you happy.
Then I will do it. I will find new love for myself.
In order to fulfill your request to me, Karuizawa Kei.
I promise that I will find hapiness.
So...you better find yours too.
To Be Continued
Hi BigFrog Here, I Hope you enjoy the chapter xD
A/N
Finally, another long chap.
Kiyotaka finds out that Lina, Miyuki, and Tatsuya are not from his world.
Tatsuya and Honami moment returns!
I need to make a proper closure with Kiyo and Kei before going to the main ship I planned.
How did I do Kiyo and Kei's love story closure? please rate it.
So, Kiyo regains love. But immediately lost it again after Kei rejected him. But it will return again.....
And don't worry, don't worry. The I love you line during my teasers was not this one. Its still saved for when Kiyo finally gets his hapiness.
I hope I can update even if not frequent. I'll try to write at a free time so I don't lose my touch.
Class points at July
Class A-1670(Arisu)
Class B-1120(Honami)
Class C-1090(Ryuuen)
Class D-1060(Suzune)
Sorry if it had an uncomfortable pace and boring
Feel free to critisize the chapter!
Published date: 14-01-2022