Special Exam Announcement

I recall the phrase she said to me two weeks ago.

'If we both suffer, then is that even a consequence?'

If she means what she said, then...

Does she really not mind if we both suffer?

Suppose we were both to get excluded from this school together, will that be a consequence?

"Kiyotaka."

"Yes-" Suddenly, I feel a stinging pain deriving from my shoulder, "Ouch..."

"This is a new compass, I made sure it was sharper than the last."

"And what did I do to deserve the first stab?"

"You really don't know? Find that out yourself, idiot."

"Oh..."

Guess I was distracted by my thoughts.

"What were you thinking about anyway?"

"It's nothing much."

"Nothing much? Don't tell me-"

"No, I was not thinking about lewd things."

"I don't believe you..."

"I guess I can't make you believe me."

"Where's your proof?"

"Of what?"

"That you were not thinking about lewd things?"

I sigh, "I have no proof..."

"Oh? Then?"

I guess I'll spill it, "I was thinking about getting expelled."

"..."

"..."

"...Huh...?"

"It's a joke."

"You looked serious."

"This look depicts many of my emotions."

"I guess that's true..."

"What would you have done if I were not joking?"

"Stab you."

"I'm glad I joked."

"But..." she stiffens her expressions, "I... would be expelled with you."

"Oh? And why is that?"

"Well..."

Suddenly, a shadow falls upon us. The shadow of a manly figure.

"Yo, Suzune. Sorry for crashing into your lovey-dovey moment. How've y'been?"

"..."

Ryuen seems happier than usual today.

Though, his grin is always expanding after each day.

"What do you want with me, Ryuen-kun?"

"A greeting can't hurt, can it?"

"I don't accept greetings from people like you."

"That's harsh." He looks at me, "You'll only accept greetings from this lovely person, eh?"

He walks forward and stands, centimetres from my face.

I don't flinch.

"Hoh? You seem strong. Though, weaker than myself. May I ask of your name?"

"Ayanokoji."

"Just the family?"

"Depends on whether or not you will abuse my forename."

"Oh? You're quite the fearless one, aren't you? Don't you know who I am?"

"Ryuen?"

"That's right. And you refuse to tell me your name? You're just like Sakayanagi... are you dating Suzune?"

"Ryuen-kun, that's enough-"

"Quiet, Suzune! This is boy's talk."

"Let it go, Suzune. It will be troublesome if we attract a crowd."

"But..."

"Just go on without me."

I look at her.

"Fine..."

I'm sure she is worried, or apprehensive.

It's only natural as a girlfriend.

But if there is one person that knows my capabilities, it will surely be her.

Besides, this is just a normal talk that will most likely not escalate into a fight.

Whilst Suzune walks off, I turn back to Ryuen's face.

"You know, Ayanokoji, there is a mastermind within Class D, pulling the strings behind the scenes. A puppeteer that no one, not even a single person in class D, is aware of. This mastermind... any ideas as to who it may be?"

I guess it's obvious now.

Even Class D should be aware of the fact that someone was within us, using them.

"Mastermind, huh? Are you sure you are not talking about Suzune."

"No, even you can see that the girl is weak."

So he knows?

"Well, I don't know what to say."

"Are you sure? You know, I was always suspicious of you."

"Oh?"

He's bluffing.

Anyone could see that.

Besides, the work I've done behind the scenes are thoroughly concealed. No one should know who I truly am unless I tell them face to face.

"Ayanokoji, are you the mastermind?"

Considering my understanding of what he knows, I should reply as if he has no leads as to who the mastermind may be.

"I am not the mastermind, if there is one."

He glares at me.

"Tsk, that's a shame." He turns his back, "There's no doubt there's someone behind the scenes..."

"You're just going to leave me?"

He ignores me, disappointed with what he has at the moment.

I guess that's fine.

He seems distracted by the fact that he is unaware of someone competent, no, superior to him.

Maybe one day he will know who I truly am.

And when that day comes...

"That will be troublesome..."

Homeroom

Ms Chabashira enters, holding an A3 piece of paper before slamming it onto the podium.

That caused the class to turn silent, as they already know what it may be.

"Sensei! Are those..."

"Ike, calm down. There's no need to rush."

"Chabashira sensei... it's the special exam, isn't it?"

"Yes, Hirata. It's been a while, hasn't it?"

It has indeed.

"Anyway, it may be a special exam, but you'll be fine, won't you? This year's Class D has truly exceeded anyone's expectations, so overcoming this exam may not be a challenge."

"But still..."

"Hirata, are you worried about getting expelled?"

"That's not my main worry, really. It's just-"

"Then why the face of gloom? It's just another exam, that has less chances of effecting you."

"But if someone were to be expelled, Chabashira Sensei, then that will be worse than getting expelled myself."

Oh? So he will try his utmost to prevent any expulsions within the class?

I wonder about that...

"You are a peculiar one, indeed. Well, I doubt you will need to worry much. After all, this exam will not include the entire class."

"What?"

"What does that mean?"

I look toward Suzune.

"This exam will only effect the representatives of this class."

"..."

No one dares to speak. There's a reason why.

"And as of now, I am prohibited from revealing the details of the exam. So the two representatives of this class will only know what they signed up for on the day of the exam."

Hirata speaks first, "B-But- Isn't that cruel?"

"When haven't we been cruel, Hirata?"

That is true.

Though this exam may be considered cruel, it is still the same as always.

"The representatives will compete against the representatives of other classes within the first years, so it will be an exam merely consisting of 8 people. However... the losing representatives shall deduct a huge sum of points as well as getting excluded from this school, resulting in further deduction of points. The class will suffer a great amount. And this time, two people will be guaranteed to pack their belongings."

I widen my eyes.

"Expulsion..."

I feel Suzune's gaze direct toward me.

I ignore it.

"At the end of the day, these representatives shall be decided, and will be noted. Please write your names on this sheet and bring it to my office anytime today. If you somehow fail to choose, we will pick by random. Then, that concludes my announcement for now. The rest of homeroom will be used for you to talk. I will not take any questions."

And so, she leaves, leaving the class to agonize among themselves.

The class immediately turns into a state of chaos.

Whilst they all turn to Hirata, whose eyes are despaired, I turn to my right.

"Suzune."

She turns her head.

"Yes?"

"Let's become the representatives."

"...Huh...?

"I'll convince Hirata to allow us to become the representatives. Then, with that the class will-"

"What are you talking about, Kiyotaka? Are you not the type who stays out of troublesome things?"

Why, huh?

Of course, the reason I'm doing this is to...

But saying that to her will not make her happy.

"I do tend to stay out of troublesome things, however, I did promise to lead you to class A. Do you not recall?"

"N-No, I remember..."

"Then, I shall win this exam for your sake and fulfil your dream. That's enough, right?"

"Enough? Of what?"

I sigh. "I'll go to Hirata right now."

As I stand up... "Wait!" She grabs my arm.

"What?"

"Do you... really intend to fulfil my dreams? Or is there an entirely different motive?"

"Why do you doubt me?"

"Because the last time I trusted you, you got yourself hurt. I cannot afford to rekindle that mistake."

"That time, I had no choice. But this time, I see an opportunity to fulfil your dream, so the best option for me is to perform sooner rather than later."

She squints, "Can't we talk about this at lunch? Why are you rushing things?"

"I can eliminate everyone's concern if we merely volunteer for the role, instead of postponing it and add to their worries."

"That's true..."

"Homeroom will end soon. Let me go."

"But-

"Let me go."

"R-Right."

She releases my arm.

"Kiyotaka... we'll carry this conversation on at lunch, is that fine?"

I look back at her.

Her expressions looks doubtful, as if I can't be trusted anymore.

But...

"Fine..."

The decision I make may be controversial for now, however, I'm sure I wont regret it.

When have I ever gone wrong?

With my overwhelming abilities, anything I imagine can be elevated into reality.

That is within my capabilities; I can wish for anything and ascertain the attainment of my desire.

"Hirata..."

With this next step, our happiness as a couple shall now start.

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Lunch

I settle down beside her.

Her head was lowered.

She doesn't seem mad, she seems confused.

No...

She is having certain thoughts.

That I, in fact, have grown distant.

"I'm sorry for roping you into it." I say

"That's not what I'm concerned about..." she lifts her head, "Kiyotaka, why do you want to get expelled?"

I widen my eyes.

"Hm? Why would I want to get expelled?"

"I'm asking you that because I want to know."

"And what makes you think I would seek expulsion?"

"Because you... in the morning, you told me that joke... it wasn't actually a joke, was it?"

"Actually-"

"You know, as much as I hate this school, I do not want to get expelled. I may have changed significantly over the past few months, but my goal remains the same. I want to reach Class A to meet my brother's expectations. And I want to do it together with you. I've always pursued this goal, but know... you want me to abandon it?"

"That's nonsense."

"You would always choose things that require the least or at least the minimum use of your energy. Though this exam is important, it still doesn't justify your reasoning of coming out of your hole. Even Hirata was surprised you volunteered for the role."

"..."

It's useless.

Denying my motives is utterly futile.

Yes, Suzune is weak mentally and physically.

But we've been together for quite a while.

If anyone, she would know.

That I want to get expelled.

"Suzune, you want to reach Class A?"

"Yes, Kiyotaka."

"You want you meet your brother's expectations?

"Yes."

"Then, I will help. I've always promised you that, and breaking a promise is outside my character. I'm sorry if I made you at unease, but you can rest assured now. My motives has always been the same, to help you."

For now, I'll keep it to myself.

And I'll continue to disguise myself as an ally of Class D.

If it means enhancing the smile on her face.

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I'll try and keep this Exam as short as possible. It will probably end in about 3 or so chapters. However, it will not disappoint. (I hope)

Anyway, in this chapter we see Kiyotaka's goal. To help Suzune? To get expelled? I wonder which it is?

I hope you stick around until the end of this Fanfic. (I'll treat you with a wedding chapter if you do so!)

Thanks for reading!