Ayanokouji POV
On the next day of school, I made it to the classroom as I suddenly met up with Karma.
"Kiyotaka-kun, have you heard?"
"Heard what?" I asked
"More rumors were spread across the school" he said
"Yeah, things have gotten a bit out of hand" Light said
"Is it still something about Ichinose?"
"Not this time, because there were rumors regarding both Class S and Class C at the same time" Ryuzaki said
"It seems that someone has been gossiping about a certain boy, and that's you" he added
"Why me?"
"Well at least according to Horikita when she was talking with Karuizawa. You two seem to like each other" Karma said
"Those are just rumors; I don't think most of it is believable" I replied
"You sure about that? ever since you saved her, you two seem to be a bit closer than usual and you always seem to be somewhere else. What's up with that?" Yuuichi asked
"I was just busy"
"You said you're planning to use her as a tool right Kiyotaka? Don't tell me you're suddenly falling for her?" Yuuichi said
"Ohh, is Kiyotaka getting himself a girlfriend? if it's true then I don't mind supporting you" Sora said teasingly, not helping
"I agree with Nii, you two have been close for a while now" Shiro said
"Yeah, it seems quite odd given that you have been avoiding us for some time" Asuna said
"Well, the simple explanation there is that Sakayanagi could be spreading this rumor to everyone like how she did with Ichinose" I said
"He's right, he told me to check up on Sakayanagi if she had anything to do with these rumors and my suspicions were confirmed. I actually saw her yesterday talking to Hashimoto. It seems that they knew about you and Karuizawa" Houtarou explained
"And she also knows about whatever Ichinose is hiding." he added
"Speaking of Ichinose, she phoned me up just recently and she told me she's currently absent today due to a cold" Kaguya said
"I see"
"Anyways, you and Karuizawa huh? anything going on there between you two?" Karma asked while smirking1
"Leave him alone, besides let Playboy-kun have his fun" Lelouch said teasingly. Where did that come from
*sigh* this is going to get very troublesome I'm going to need to sort this out with Karuizawa later.
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It was around the afternoon that I'm hanging out with Kei, Karma, and Suzaku. We both just recently bought snacks as we headed back to our dorms until we noticed a cluster of people. It was a mix of Class A, C, and D. Class A had Hashimoto and Kito, Akito, Haruka, and Airi from Class C and Ibuki, Ishizaki, Albert, and even Hiyori from Class D.
"Hashimoto-kun, did you start the rumors?" Hiyori asked
"Of course, not" Hashimoto replied but given the recent info that Houtarou had on Sakayanagi, that's obviously not the truth.
"Besides I think the president doesn't mind if we start getting a little violent" Hashimoto said while cracking his knuckles as Kito joins him. Akito was readying for a potential fight with Ibuki, Albert, and Ishizaki waiting at the helm.
"Should we stop them?" Suzaku asked
"Not yet" I replied
"What do you mean? A fight is about to break out, so let's join in on the fun" Kei said excitedly
"I agree, haven't had this much action in ages" Karma said but just before Kei and Karma decided to do something reckless, another voice joins in
"hahahaha, so violence is alright? Nagumo-senpai sure is generous." It was Haru as usually wearing that evil looking smile.
"What are you doing here?" Akito asked
"Ohh nothing much, since you guys want to fight how about going against me?" he said
"Are you crazy? you think you can just get in our way like this?" Hashimoto asked
"Yeah, you betrayed Ryuen-san back at the island exam, so I don't mind having a little payback! Albert come on" Ishizaki said as Albert steps forward. This is not good, if these guys fight Haru, they're pretty much screwed even if it doesn't look like it.
"You bastards want to gang up on me now? how thoughtful. I hope you guys can at least satisfy me" Haru said
"We're not here to fight Daigo" Akito said
"Besides we're only here to talk to Sakayanagi, so fess up" Ibuki said to Hashimoto
"Sorry, but that's not going to happen." Hashimoto said as Ibuki and Ishizaki suddenly attacked but, in an instant, Haru managed to take down Ishizaki with a judo throw at an almost inhuman speed and even knocked Ibuki back with a kick. The four of us along with Hashimoto, Kito and Akito couldn't believe what just happened.
"That's it?" Haru asked as Albert wastes no time in attacking but with a quick reaction Haru punched him in the gut and gave him a combo of punches and to his body before knocking him down with a high kick.
"No way, are you seeing this?" Kei asked
"Yeah, he just took down 3 people in a matter of a few seconds. I've never seen a high school student have this level of fighting capabilities" Suzaku said in shock
"Well, that was pathetic" Haru said
"Stop it I told you, step down" Akito said as suddenly Kito and Hashimoto charged at Haru but dodges all of their attacks with ease before knocking them down as well.
"What in the..." Akito couldn't believe what happened as he just stands there trying to comprehend what just happened.
"Daigo-kun stop, do you know what you're doing? You could get expelled because of this" Haruka shouted
"Haven't you heard yet? the president actually allowed this so there is no consequence in what I did" Haru said
While this argument is going on Karma picked up on what looks like a school ID.
"Hey, take a look at this" Karma said as he threw the ID to me, and I caught it.
The ID was from Ibuki, she must've dropped it while Haru was beating them down. I noticed something interesting in the ID but for now, I'll keep quiet about it.
Everyone who was taken down by Haru got up and Hiyori begs to stop this fight.
"Stop, we shouldn't cause any further violence" Hiyori said
"Hmph, fine besides I did my job anyways" Haru said as he walked past me and whispered next to my ear.
"Kushida sent those rumors" before he could leave, I said
"I thought you don't work with her anymore?"
"Yeah, but she still has her uses besides those are just rumors about you. As for the rumors about Ichinose....I knew you were the one who caused it" He whispered to me once again. How did he even know that.
"What did he tell you?" Suzaku asked
"It's nothing"
The four of us left the scene as returned to my dorm. I called Horikita-senpai about my recent discovery on the school IDs. He was genuinely shocked about my discovery.
"Wait!? are you sure about this?" he asked
"I could even send you a photo of the ID so you can see it for yourself" I said
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1 day before the final exam
3rd person POV
After days of being absent, Ichinose returns to class looking like nothing happened to her. That is until Sakayanagi and Togami arrived in Class B's room. Among the first years, Ayanokouji who was with Kei and Yuuichi took notice as well as some from Class C and some from Class D who were also wandering by Class B's room.
Sakayanagi: don't worry I'm here to save this class
Kanzaki: Save? what do you mean?
Out of everyone in Class B, Hikigaya Hachiman seems to know what she meant. Looks like somehow, he also knew what Sakayanagi has been up to.
Hachiman: ohh I see now, are you planning to expose her now?
Sakayanagi: That's right, I'm sure you must be aware Hikigaya-kun since you have been following me after all.
Some Class B students: what's that!??
Ichinose: you've been spying on her Hikigaya-kun?
Hachiman: yeah, ever since I heard that Hashimoto being the one to possibly snitch about you. I felt that something was wrong, so I did my own investigation without any of you knowing. I already knew that Sakayanagi was behind those rumors and actually being true, but I didn't bother disclosing it to you guys since you probably wouldn't believe me.
Sakayanagi: fufufufu, looks like there's one Class B student who's managed to figure things out really well. Alright I guess there's now hiding it now, but your leader is...
Hachiman: our treasurer, correct?
Sakayanagi: That's right, you seem to know everything so far huh Hikigaya-kun? but yes Ichinose-san has been acting your treasurer which is a mistake on everyone at least almost everyone *stares at Hachiman*
Random Class B student: hey! Hikigaya you must be joking right?
Another student: yeah, don't tell us that you're siding with Sakayanagi?!
Almost everyone in Class B is now in an uproar as Ichinose goes to the front nervously as she bowed in front of everyone
Ichinose: I'm very sorry, but it's true. Like what Sakayanagi-san and Hikigaya-kun said, those rumors are true, and I am a criminal.
Everyone in Class B except Hachiman: What!?
Ichinose well you see, I actually shoplifted in the past once.
Ichinose began telling a story about her two younger sisters and their single mother who was working really hard to provide for them, but she ended up getting hospitalized due to her overworking herself. Because of this, their mother couldn't afford the birthday present for one of the younger sisters. Ichinose explained that she stole thar present from a store just so that she can make her sister happy, but Ichinose's mother realized what was going on when Ichinose suddenly came back with the present and made her go back to the store and apologize to the store owner about stealing. The store owner let her off with a warning to not do it again. Due to this experience, Ichinose said that it ruined her reputation and forced herself into hiding for half a year.
Ichinose: so that's what happened. I'm very sorry that I hid this from all of you
Some of Class B were in tears and others supporting her while Hachiman barely made an expression throughout all of this.
Sakayanagi: So, you see. This class leader of yours is actually a thief and cannot be trusted. She isn't fit to be your leader
Hachiman: I do agree with you
Kanzaki: huh?! what are you saying?!
Hachiman: however, it doesn't mean that she can learn from her past mistakes. Besides even if she is an unworthy leader. She is the best we got, so at least for most of my classmates. They support her no matter what.
Ichinose: That's right. Also, I would never harm my classmates in any way even if they are hiding something from me *looks at Hachiman*
Sakayanagi: So, Ichinose-san. I want you to return all of those points to everyone.
Kanzaki: what now Ichinose?
Ichinose: *deep breathe* Please everyone, please continue to support me. Just like Hikigaya-kun said, I can learn from my past mistakes.
Class B except Hachiman cheered loudly as suddenly Chabashira, Hoshinomiya, and Nagumo arrived at Class B's room.
Hoshinomiya: Listen everyone, the school has recently taken action against these rumors.
Chabashira: and the school will punish anyone who continues to spread these kinds of rumors.
Class B except Hachiman cheered loudly once more as Sakayanagi and Togami retreated
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Ayanokouji POV
Yuuichi, Kei and I are heading back to our classroom until I suddenly got a phone call from Sakayanagi. She told me to go to where she is located as I told Yuuichi and Kei to follow me.
We arrived to where she wants me to meet and there Sakayanagi and Togami were waiting.
"So, you saved her, didn't you? but why would you do it?" she asked
"As far as things go, I wouldn't want Class B to lose its most valuable asset." I replied
"Plus, it wouldn't be fun if we don't crush every class if they're not at full strength" Kei said
"Besides, Class A is next on our hit list anyways. So, if you think you can outsmart us, then you have another thing coming" Yuuichi said
"I see, so you're planning to wage war against our class?" Togami asked
"That's right Rich-kun, I hope you guys are ready to be destroyed by the genius himself" Kei said
"Fufufufufufu, alright then. Since you wanted to challenge us then we accept. Let's see which one of us will rank higher on the next exam" she said
"You do realize you're out of your league, right? you can't beat a class that's full of monsters like us. Besides once it's all said and done. You'll be bowing before us before the end of the school year" Yuuichi said in a menacing tone.
"Very well, If you win. Then I'll be forced to drop out but if you lose, then I'll expose your secret to everyone" Sakayanagi said
"Secret? what secret?" Kei asked
"fufu, you'll find out soon enough. Shinomiya-kun" she said before the both of them left.
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Daigo POV
"I can't believe you used me again! what am I a toy that you can play with?! Kushida said, man she's annoying but toying with her is fun.
"Listen, I know I said that we should cut ties but after pondering about it. Your ability to gain trust around these Class C sheep is more valuable than I thought. Who could've guessed that Karuizawa would be working with Kiyotaka himself." I spoke
"Alright I've done your dirty work so where's my payment?" she asked
"You'll get it soon enough."
I knew Kiyotaka was visiting Ichinose the entire time when I suspiciously caught Light and Ryuzaki talking to him about Ichinose's secret. Of course, since Kiyotaka would likely use it to his advantage. I decided to create a little rumor of my own. I spied on Kiyotaka during valentines as I saw him with Karuizawa which she is obviously his tool. I managed to talk to Hashimoto and convince him to gossip this to Kushida and made Kushida spill this rumor to everyone else in Class C. The fight that just happened. I had Hashimoto set it up, of course that's without Sakayanagi knowing my presence so I can show Kiyotaka what he's really up against when we meet at the rooftop. This school is truly entertaining. So many puppets to play with. I cannot wait for the end.