CHAPTER 55 - I Hate My Life.
(Pov - ?)
My entire life has been a mess. I can never be happy. I was born very sick, and my father divorced my mother because he didn't accept me as his son. I don't have many happy memories with my mother because she used to hit me when I was a little kid. I had friends, but I still wasn't happy.
My mother married a wealthy man, but she abandoned me with my grandfather and only sends me money. My grandfather treats me very well; I have no complaints about him. I could consider him the only person I love, respect, and who matters to me, but that doesn't mean I enjoy being alive.
Since I was little, I've felt empty, like I'm worthless, like I don't matter to anyone. Even when I had friends, I felt very alone.
Life has treated me well on some occasions, giving me friends and a loving grandfather who takes care of me and doesn't mistreat me, but most of the time, life has been cruel. I suffered from bullying for years, and even to this day, I still endure it.
"Fufu. What? Are you going to keep crying?"
Two students are holding my arms while showing me a photograph.
I… I had a girlfriend in middle school. We were best friends, and I confessed to her. She agreed to be my girlfriend, but I wish she hadn't. I found out she was sleeping with a guy two years older than us. I saw her buying condoms with that guy in a store on the other side of the city. I was there by pure coincidence, as I had gone for an interview to get a scholarship and got thirsty. I followed them to that guy's house and then left. I'm not stupid enough to not realize what was happening. I broke up with her and stopped talking to her without telling her why. She kept trying to talk to me, but I just ignored her; I couldn't bear the thought of speaking to her again. Eventually, she got tired and stopped reaching out.
Later, when I managed to get into this strange school thanks to a scholarship, my three best friends, on the first day of classes, fell in love with the same guy and distanced themselves from me. I just wanted to be their friend; I never had any romantic intentions or anything like that. I only wanted to stay friends, but they ignored me, even looked at me with contempt… Janeth, one of them, told me not to approach her anymore… I… I never understood why they did that… But at least I had my girlfriend, a girl I met in my third year of middle school. We were friends, and when we entered the same high school, she asked me to be her boyfriend, and we started dating… I should have said no.
In elementary school, the friends I had ended up hitting me or betraying me in some way. My first girlfriend cheated on me. My best friends stopped talking to me without me knowing why… And now, my second girlfriend… is also cheating on me.
Tanya, the leader of Class A, is showing me a photograph of my girlfriend kissing a guy from Class A on the floor… She cheated on me too.
I know I'm not handsome, I'm overweight, and I'm ugly, but… But… Why does this always happen to me? Why can't I be happy? Whenever I manage to find happiness, life makes sure to remind me that I can't be happy.
"You should thank me. I'm saving you from your girlfriend continuing to cheat on you. I'm a girl who hates cheaters, which is why I'm showing you this, but that doesn't mean it's free. We know you've always been a victim of bullying, Kevs…"
I can no longer hear her words; rage and sadness flood my being and prevent me from listening further.
My girlfriend is cheating on me.
My only friends abandoned me.
I… I thought being at this school would be the best thing that ever happened to me. I have a full scholarship, and my friends managed to get in too, even my girlfriend… But it turned out to be the complete opposite. This school stole the only thing that mattered to me… What made me happy… I… I'm unhappy again.
"If you work for me, I guarantee you protection."
"… Yeah… Whatever. I already know what you'll ask of me. I'll keep you informed about Class C's actions, their strategies for future special tests, blah, blah, blah… Fine. I don't care about anything anymore. But I have one condition."
"Well, well. You're more cooperative than I imagined. What do you want?"
"Don't expel me. It took a lot of effort to get my scholarship. I'll do whatever you ask, but don't expel me. I won't betray you, don't worry. I just want to graduate… That's all."
"As long as you don't do anything stupid, you'll be safe. See you."
They let me go, and they left, leaving me alone in my cabin.
I sat on the bed and wiped away my tears.
"I'm used to it… I'm used to it…"
I repeat the same thing over and over, hoping my pain will go away, but it doesn't work.
The tears keep falling… I can't bear the pain… Why am I condemned to be… unhappy?
"I hate my life."
I took out my phone. Vanessa sent me messages… Heart emojis… Smiling faces… Pretending she loves me… It disgusts me so much.
[Vanessa, you know I'm a man who keeps his promises, right?]
I waited a few seconds and got a reply.
[Of course I do! 🥺🥰]
[Then, I promise I'll never talk to you or the others again. Goodbye.]
I didn't wait for a response and blocked her number.
I left my phone on the bed and lay down… I'm alone again. No friends… Nothing.
… Well, at least Tanya will protect me, so I'll be safe from bullying. I'll become a disgusting traitor, but I don't care. If I can't graduate from Class A, I'll graduate from Class B. I'll try to get another scholarship. I'm smart; I know I can do it… Yes… I just need to keep studying… I don't need friends or a girlfriend… Not anymore. They'll always end up betraying me.
"Always…"
I closed my eyes and prepared to sleep… Sleep.
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"Hello again, Daisy."
She simply nodded, and I sat in front of her on the ground, under the tree, as always.
I always have the same dream, with the same little girl. A creepy little girl who seems to be about 10 years old. Her hair is pink and very fluffy, her skin is dirty, but she doesn't smell bad. Her clothes are very dirty and torn. She looks like a street child. The most terrifying thing about her is her almost completely black eyes, except for her white pupils, and her teeth look in bad shape, as if they're rotten, though it doesn't seem like any are missing. She always has the same sad expression, but I'll never know if she's sad or just expressionless… Why do I think that? It's just part of a recurring dream I have.
I know it's a dream, but what's strange about this dream is that I can feel everything as if I were awake.
I can feel the ground and smell the environment… I've had this dream for three years. This girl just looks at me and moves her head to respond; she never speaks. I don't even know her real name; I call her Daisy out of affection.
It's a pretty weird dream, but I don't give it much importance. It helps me vent my frustration.
"How are you today? Good?"
She nodded.
"I'm glad… I… Ah… Well… I feel pretty bad. I guess you remember my girlfriend, Vanessa. She cheated on me… I got cheated on again… Pretty shitty, huh?"
She came closer and patted my head… I guess she's trying to make me feel better.
"Yeah… Thanks… Want to play with me?"
She nodded, and two dolls appeared in front of me. She took one, and I took the other.
Talking and playing with her makes me feel better. I know she's not real, but I consider her a friend… An imaginary friend who only exists in my mind.
"I wish you were real."
She looked into my eyes and nodded slowly.
I feel so alone and unhappy that my mind created a little girl to listen to me… To be my friend… I…
"I don't know what to do with my life anymore."
She dropped her doll and hugged me as my tears fell on her.
Bullying… Infidelity… Betrayal of trust… Family abandonment.
I hate my life… What did my past life do to make all this happen to me? It's not fair.
"It's not fair."
Why can't I be happy?
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(Pov - Kaeyko.)
Kaey, stop barking at Saik! Can't you see he's passed out? Don't be rude; I didn't raise you that way… Though we barely know each other.
Seriously, what does he have against Saik? Is it his appearance? His hair covering his eyes makes him look dangerous and weird, but… Well, I think he is dangerous, but I don't think he's weird. You shouldn't judge people by their appearance, but Kaey doesn't understand.
A girl came to my cabin and asked to borrow a uniform for Saik. She didn't want to give me details about what happened or why Saik was in his underwear, passed out, but considering the state of his body, it's obvious he got into a fight. The less I know, the better. I'd rather not get involved in unnecessary trouble.
I dressed him in my clothes and carried him in my arms to our cabin. I left him resting, but Kaey keeps barking at him.
Ah… Well, at least Saik owes me a favor for this. I saved his ass. Several students asked me why Saik was passed out, but I just told them it was none of their business. Some, like the student council president, were more persistent, so I simply told them Saik was asleep and to mind their own business. They were more insistent, so I had to resort to waking Saik up. I pinched his arm, and he woke up for a moment. I told him to tell them he was just asleep, and he said he was tired, that nothing was wrong, and then fell back asleep. It was his word against the president's, so she couldn't do anything. She has a limit she can't cross: privacy, the personal lives of students. If Saik said he was tired, she couldn't do more about it. I made sure to avoid the infirmary by waking Saik again to tell them he was just sleepy, not sick. Saik didn't have a fever, and his wounds were well hidden under the clothes. I had to clean the blood off him so no one would notice.
The president had no excuse to send Saik to the infirmary since Saik told them he was just tired and didn't have a fever, so she couldn't force him to go.
She wanted to ask me more questions, but I told her Saik needed to rest, that ensuring students' well-being was the student council's job, so she had no choice but to let me go. But I don't doubt she'll investigate further into what really happened.
I got too involved, I know, and I'm already regretting it, but earning a favor from Saik could be very useful in the future.
The area where Saik was passed out was a place without security cameras, so I think he was taken there to be beaten up. Considering the girl asked me not to say anything about Saik's injuries, it means Saik doesn't want anyone to know he was attacked. I wonder how Saik will get revenge. Since he doesn't want to accuse anyone, I'm sure he's planning something. I highly doubt Saik is the type of person who can be bullied, so he's not afraid of his attackers; he'll just expel them in his own way. Besides, it's his word against theirs, and he has no proof. It'll be hard for Saik to do anything about it, and he knows it, which is why he doesn't waste time accusing them.
"So, how long are you going to hide the truth?"
Ah… I knew the president wouldn't give up.
"Miss President, this cabin belongs to us; we need privacy. Don't come in without knocking unless it's an emergency. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm tired."
I lay on the bed, hoping she'd leave.
"Tell me what happened."
"It's not a school matter; it's a private matter of a student's life. It shouldn't concern you, and I'm not obligated to answer your questions, President. Besides, I don't even know what's going on. Saik told me he was tired, and I just brought him back to the cabin in exchange for this food," I said, grabbing the food Saik left behind.
Sorry, but it's for the act, Saik.
"So, you found him tired, and he asked you to bring him to the cabin?" she said, staring at me.
Ugh, that look gives me chills. Though Sylvie's stare is scarier.
"I'll give you a summary. I found him, carried him in my arms while he was asleep, and brought him back to the cabin. What else do you want to know?"
"I want to know everything."
"Ugh, they won't let me sleep."
Oh, wow, he woke up.
"President, don't I have the right to feel tired? I'll complain to the school if you don't let me sleep. I stayed up all night studying; please, let me rest, or I'll complain about you on social media. Good night."
And he went back to sleep… Wow, he really has no respect for her.
"Good night, President. I'm tired too."
I closed my eyes. The less I get involved, the better.
… The door opened and closed. Phew, she's gone.
That was close.
Ugh, damn it, why did I have to get involved? If the president sets her sights on me, I'm a dead man… Well, an expelled man.
Kaey, just as you're good at barking, I hope you're good at helping me cheat.
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(Pov - President.)
"So?"
"Just as I suspected, President. We found more than 10 students with black eyes and other physical injuries, but they all say they got hurt fighting over a friendly bet."
"None of them want to admit they were humiliated by Saik, huh?"
When I met Saik, I knew he was the most special student to ever enter this school. Not just because of his perfect grades, but also because of his behavior and way of speaking. A vengeful and aggressive attitude, the complete opposite of what you'd expect from a guy with perfect grades. Plus, his academic record in the past was a disaster, so I can conclude he didn't like school. That drastic change is hard to imagine, but it happened.
It's hard to believe, even for me, that Saik was capable of beating all of them and winning.
I have no doubt Saik came out on top, as his body is the least injured, though I only consider that option because I can't imagine Saik losing to them. But realistically, it's almost improbable that Saik defeated them all. Almost, but not impossible.
Saik managed to get a student from my class expelled, making sure he had the perfect card to force him to bet, regardless of whether I wouldn't allow it. I couldn't force others not to bet. I could threaten them, but that time, it wouldn't have worked; I could see it in their eyes. He looked at Saik with so much hatred and fear that nothing I said would've changed his mind.
Saik has the ability to corner anyone with his presence. Tanya is starting to make her moves, but if I had to bet, I'd bet on Saik.
I wonder if Saik will be capable of defeating me.
"So, President, should we start an investigation?"
"It's not worth wasting time on an investigation that won't lead anywhere. Saik isn't the type of guy who picks fights just because he wants to; that's not his way of acting. I'm pretty sure they challenged Saik first, and he defended himself. Self-defense. Saik won't be affected. If that's what happened, they won't talk, because they know they could be expelled."
"We could threaten them to make them talk."
"The result will be the same, don't worry."
"The same, President?"
"If they beat him, Saik won't sit idly by."
I licked my lips as I recalled the sensation I felt when Saik threatened me. The fear my body felt having him close to me… Saik isn't someone normal.
"Saik will do the work for us."
Saik, how will you get your revenge?
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While Saik rested, Nergio was staring at his computer screen, filled with fear and nervousness.
"I thought the Goddess of Ghosts would be the only danger, but this… This only reduces our already slim chances. Master, we need you."
The monitor shows an image of planet Earth, with hundreds of black dots surrounding it.
And each dot is a danger that came from space.
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(Pov - Kaeyko.)
Ah… Ah… Ahhhh… Ah… This is so awkward. Does Dulce consider me a friend? If so, I'd rather she didn't. I think our relationship as classmates who help each other get positive points has been misinterpreted, and she thinks we're friends.
Why do I have to put up with her whining? Oh well, at least it seems Kaey feels sorry for her, as he's patting her head with his little paws, though she doesn't know it.
She asked me to meet, saying she needed my help. I thought someone was bothering her, and it was my chance to beat up some idiots, but it turned out she just wanted to vent.
"I ruined a relationship!" she said, crying, covering her face with her hands.
Oh, Tanya, you're more evil than I imagined.
I have mixed feelings about what she did. My good and kind side feels disgusted because she ruined a romantic relationship that might have been good. But my evil and selfish side feels admiration and respect because she managed to gain a new pawn she can use at will, increasing our class's chances of survival.
I'm pretty solitary, so I don't care much about what happens to others, so my opinion on what Tanya did is more positive than negative. I repeat, I won't become an unnecessary burden to the class; I don't want Tanya as an enemy.
Tanya forced Dulce to edit a photo to make it look like a guy from our class, whose name I don't know—I only know he's handsome—was kissing the girlfriend of a guy, the vice-president of Class C.
With excellent editing, Dulce made it seem like the girl was kissing him, though the reality was very different. In the original photo, the girl was crying and covering her mouth with her hands to stop him from kissing her. She was faithful to her boyfriend. That relationship definitely had the potential to become a marriage, but Tanya ruined it… Well, well. I admit that cruel side is somewhat attractive, but I prefer fun girls, not sadistic ones.
According to the story Dulce told me, that guy tried to take advantage of the girl, took photos of her, and after being rejected and threatened with a rape accusation, he threatened to kill her boyfriend if she said anything. She threatened to kill herself if he touched her, so he let her go. She managed to escape that situation and never considered cheating on her boyfriend. Oh, she really was an excellent girlfriend; it's a shame the guy broke up with her over a fake photo.
Didn't he believe his girlfriend? Well, if I had a girlfriend and someone showed me a photo of her kissing another guy, I'd get angry and not think clearly. These days, it's hard to find a faithful partner.
"I'll be back in a few minutes. I want to check something."
I got up from the bench and started walking.
My gossipy side wants to know more about this. I just want to see how it's unfolding. I highly doubt Tanya won't make more moves to prevent her from convincing the guy that what he saw was fake. She must have started spreading rumors or something. The guy who threatened her is very handsome, quite popular in the class and in other classes too. I think he's number one on the famous "Hottest First-Year Guys" list, created by first-year girls. Dulce told me about that list because I'm number four. They call me the mysterious hottie… Ugh, what a stupid nickname, though I must admit I was lucky to inherit my grandfather's looks. My father is handsome, but he told me my grandfather was on another level.
Oh, I got off track. Since that guy is the hottest first-year, the rumor that he and that girl kissed will spread quickly through the school, reducing the chances of her boyfriend believing her.
According to the email, that guy's cabin is… here.
Hmm… No one in sight.
I got closer. As I approached, I could hear a girl crying.
"Please, you have to believe me! I didn't cheat on you!"
Oh, I arrived just in time to witness the argument.
I stood by the door to avoid being seen.
The girl is trying to talk to him, but the guy doesn't want to respond. You're not even going to talk to her? It must have hurt him a lot.
"I would never do that to you! I love you!"
Ouch, I'm already feeling guilty for being in the same class as Tanya, but I still prefer staying in her class.
… Hmm… After 10 minutes, she stopped talking and is just crying.
I peeked through the door's window. He's playing a handheld console, ignoring his… no, ex-girlfriend. She's hugging him, crying, but he keeps ignoring her and playing his video game.
Hey, that guy's fat and kind of ugly… Ugly… She really loved him! Ahhhhh! I feel even guiltier now.
Tanya ruined such a beautiful relationship. No wonder he's not willing to forgive her. He, no offense, is ugly, and the guy she supposedly kissed is the hottest first-year. He feels like trash compared to him.
He really has low self-esteem… Shit, he caught me.
He got up and walked toward the door. I got caught. I don't want to be seen as a gossip, so I need to act.
The door opened.
"What do you want?"
His girlfriend is still hugging him, but he doesn't seem to care… Poor thing.
That girl is… cute? I'd say she's pretty average. Small breasts, a bit chubby but not too much, black hair down to her shoulders… I'd give her a 7 out of 10… S-shit.
"I'm here to apologize for my classmate's inappropriate behavior. I was there when it happened, but I didn't do anything because I didn't know she was your girlfriend. I hate lies, so I promise I'll beat him up for you."
"Don't be a liar!"
The girl let go of him and grabbed me by the neck. I was about to push her, but I think it's a good idea to make her look desperate.
"Why are they doing this to me?!"
"Infidelity doesn't deserve forgiveness."
"You know perfectly well it's not true! Stop lying, please!"
Seeing her cry makes me feel a bit bad, but Tanya is watching me! If I don't do this, Tanya will get mad at me, and I'd rather avoid trouble with her.
The guy sighed and went back to his cabin.
"Please, stop ignoring me!"
She went back to the cabin and slammed the door.
Well… It went better than I expected.
I approached Tanya, who was waiting for me in the hallway.
I turned the corner and saw her drinking a soda, sitting on a bench.
"I assume you heard me."
"Good job."
She tossed me a soda.
"Tell me, what do you think?"
"Nothing really, just that I didn't expect you to involve someone like Dulce in your evil plans. She doesn't have the malice needed to play along with you."
"But you can stop her from doing something stupid. You're friends; she'll do what you tell her. After all, you're the prince who protects her."
"I'm not her boyfriend, much less her friend. I don't have friends, so don't jump to conclusions without knowing me."
"Ouch, that hurt even me."
"Whatever. Bye."
I walked away from her as Kaey barked at me.
Yes, yes, yes, I did something awful, but it was necessary; I don't want to be expelled.
I think Tanya turned out to be more dangerous than I imagined… I need to be very careful with her.
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(Pov - Saik.)
Ah… Ah… My phone vibrated… So lazy. I'll only check it because I need to stay on top of the extra special test. If I'm not careful, I'll lose my protection point for nothing.
I fully woke up and grabbed my phone… It's 2 a.m.? Oh, that's why everyone's asleep. I think I underestimated my injuries too much.
I opened the email I received, informing me about the extra special test I'll face.
Hmm… Ah… Ah… Well, well. It's a treasure hunt through clues. With each object found, the difficulty increases. The counter shows the number of objects found.
Our partners can help us… Even people outside the test… The president definitely has the advantage.
Naima and I will be the only ones in our part of the island; only she can help me… Oh, I'm at a huge disadvantage.
I'm pretty sure I'll say goodbye to my protection point, but at least it'll serve to achieve my main goal.
Well, the rules are simple. It's just a treasure hunt. Time to sleep.
I turned off my phone and rolled over. Yuki is asleep next to me. I hope she had fun with the pirates.
Oh well, time to sleep… Ah… Wait… I also got a private message from Naima? Three hours ago… Three hours… Oh, I hope she doesn't think I ignored her. These devices have a feature that notifies the other person when their message is seen, so I think she won't be too mad.
I turned my phone back on to check the message.
[Hey, idiot, what did you do now? The third-years won't stop asking us what we know about you. I swear, if you get me into unnecessary trouble, I'll shove my fist up your ass, you son of a bitch.]
Wow, she's really mad at me… Oh… Feeling good about this is so wrong, but I can't help it. Though that "son of a bitch" really offended me. My mother was a saint and is probably in paradise, being treated like the Goddess she is.
[Sorry, I don't have that fetish. I don't think I'm gay. I don't know, I've never had a girlfriend or been interested in anyone. By the way, I think the third-years are asking about me because the president probably fell in love with me, and they got jealous. Joking aside, the reason they're investigating me is likely because I'll face the president in the extra special test. Don't worry. Good night, and I hope you rest, though you're probably already asleep and will read this when you wake up. If so, good morning.]
I was going to add emojis, but that would be weird coming from someone as serious as me.
They're investigating me quite a bit, huh? What does the president want to know? Though it's probably what I'm suspecting. If so, then there's no problem.
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(Pov - Kaeyko.)
I said goodbye to the cruise and hello to the Capital. It's been a while since I've been here. Should I go to the temple first or visit the "Dog" ruins? No, better go to the water park.
"Hey, where are you going?!"
Huh? Who grabbed me by the collar of my shirt? Careful, it's the only uniform I have left. I had to lend the other one to Saik.
"We need to go look for a job; they'll beat us to the dishwasher job! It's one of the easiest, come on!"
Oh, I forgot, I'm not on vacation. Working for free hurts, but I need those class points. If I give up, Tanya will hate me. If she was capable of ruining a beautiful romantic relationship without any remorse, she won't hesitate to make my life difficult.
I can defend myself with violence, but it's hard for me to bring myself to hit a woman. Besides, she doesn't act alone. There are a lot of athletes in my class, and while I'm proud of my physical condition, I won't be able to beat them if they gang up on me. I'd rather avoid that tragic fate and obey.
He started running, and I followed. What was his name? Hmm… Oh… Raúl? No… Oh… I think he had a weird name… Ether? Oh, yeah, Ether.
His personality is pretty childish and annoying, but I can tolerate it.
"Wow! There are so many beautiful women in the Capital! And I'm lucky to have a handsome guy as my partner! Kaeyko, help me flirt and pretend to be my gay friend!"
"Die."
"Hahahahaha! Just kidding! Don't be so cold with me."
Oh, I hope this guy isn't too annoying.
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(Pov - Saik.)
"Hey, wake up, idiot! Hey!"
"Oh, five more minutes, ma'am."
"Ma'am?!"
Huh? What? Who hit me on the head? And why did I like that hit…? Oh, I know why.
When I opened my eyes, I saw Naima, pretty furious. I think she got mad about being called ma'am, which means she's not one. That means she's a virgin, huh? I guess that's good. If we ended up dating and having sex, she'd have her first time with me, strengthening our relationship and reducing the chances of her leaving me.
Though, I'll probably end up killing myself in a couple of years, so it won't affect me if she breaks up with me before then.
Oh, I'm already talking about a relationship with her when we're not even friends.
"What are you doing here? And why are you waking me up? I was dreaming about a cow dancing zumba."
"Stop saying stupid things! The meeting started 10 minutes ago!"
"Meeting? Oh… I don't know what you're talking about, but it sounds important."
"Get your ass up and let's go!"
"Yes, yes, I'm coming."
I got out of bed and stretched my arms.
"By the way, has anyone ever told you that you look really cute when you're angry…?"
Oh… She was about to punch me in the face. I'm not that masochistic. I caught her fist with my hand, stopping the punch.
"Wow. No need for violence. I just said you're cute. Is it a crime to say nice things now?"
"Stop saying stupid things and let's go!"
She walked away from me, and I followed her.
… I don't sense shame… I don't sense embarrassment in her… Just anger… Wow. I'd read that some women feel shy when they're told nice things, but Naima just got mad at me for wasting time and ignored the word "cute."
Oh, she really doesn't consider me a friend and might even hate me. Conquering her heart will be tough, huh? I like it.
If she were an easy girl to win over like Sylphie, it wouldn't be worth it.
Naima is a girl with a strong personality, a girl who doesn't let herself be swayed by sweet words, a girl who only focuses on achieving her goals and protecting her own well-being. Unlike other girls who want a boyfriend or to hang out with friends and have fun, Naima prefers not to waste time on those things. She has friends, but I sense she only keeps them because she knows she'll need them. Naima is a girl who just wants to get ahead, not waste time, and avoid trouble.
I did my prior research since the president decided to use Saoto, so I know her perfectly without needing to investigate further.
One simple word defines her: Self-improvement.
A girl who wants to improve herself as a person… A perfect girl for me.
She'll hate me at first for what I'll do, but I'll turn that hate into friendship, and then into love.
Step by step. No rush.
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We arrived at the meeting, which had already started. The teachers are talking about how to get food and clean drinking water, things I already know, so I just took a seat and looked at the people around me.
20 students. 4 students from each class. I recognize some people.
From Class A, I only recognize Tanya and one of her friends, whose name I don't know.
From Class B, there's Bell and Evelyn.
From Class C, I recognize one of the Keeno twins, the boy.
From Class D, I recognize Cristal and Hanako.
From Class E, I don't recognize anyone.
Cristal and I exchanged glances, and she quickly looked away. Yes, she's scared of me. Well, I did try to assault her; I don't blame her. Would I have gone further if she kept refusing? Probably not, since I want to lose my virginity to Naima, so I'd likely have accepted the punishment for beating them up, but they'd have ended up worse off than me.
Changing the subject, Tanya is the leader of Class A, Ram and Saoto are the leaders of Class B, the Keeno twins are the leaders of Class C, Class D has a prodigy as their leader, but I still don't know their name, and now I found out a foreigner is the leader of Class E.
The leaders have different ways of managing their class, and I can tell by how the students act. Those from Class C are acting very polite and paying attention to everything the teachers say. Those from Class A act like they're at home, not paying attention, as if they already know what to do. Those from Class D are paying attention but seem bored, except for Cristal and Hanako, who occasionally glance in my direction. Did Cristal tell Hanako what I did to her? I don't doubt she now thinks badly of me. Those from Class E are eating and looking at their phones, but they're typing, possibly taking notes secretly. Bell and Evelyn are looking at their phones, and Naima is paying attention to the teachers.
Well, well… I have a rough idea of what the classes are like.
Whatever… Oh, I hope this ends soon.
Epilogue.
The teachers finished their explanations, and I got ready to leave. I left the place and yawned. My body is still sore; I think it'll be like this for a couple more days. This is one of the few times a normal human has beaten me up. In middle school, many tried to bully me, but I always ended up humiliating them. I took hits, but I only took them out of curiosity.
My mother hit me once for failing physical education because I skipped all the classes, thinking it was an unimportant subject. I managed to pass the class by proving my physical condition to the teacher, surpassing and breaking many records.
Whatever, that doesn't matter.
My body took a beating, but I defeated them without needing to use a legendary ghost. Even without being able to use legendary ghosts, I'm still a weird human. I'm capable of detecting danger and defeating professional assassins with my own hands. I'm an existence that shouldn't exist… A weird human who doesn't deserve to live.
"Saik, can we talk?"
Hanako?
"Good morning, Hanako. What can I do for you?"
"Um… Ah… W-Would you like to go have breakfast with me?"
"Sure, let's go."
… Is that perverted ghost masturbating while smelling my hair and pressing her bare breasts against my face? Oh, I wish I could get rid of her, but I can't.
"How are you today, Hanako? You seem a bit distracted."
"I-I'm fine, thanks for worrying. Just a bit sad because I'll be on an island for three weeks. I don't know if I can handle it."
"Kya! A pervert, Saik! So gross!"
Little girls shouldn't see this.
I used my control over Yuki to move her away from us and send her back to the cabin.
"Uwaaaah!"
Sorry, Yuki, but it's for your own good.
… Hmm… The bracelets aren't activated yet… I can move forward.
"Yeah, it must be tough for women to use the bathroom outdoors."
"Ahhhhh! Don't remind me! I'm dying of embarrassment! I wish I had a bathroom like you, but I didn't have enough positive points."
"… How do you know I bought the bathroom?"
"Huh? W-Well… It was obvious you'd buy it; you had a ton of positive points. Didn't you buy it?"
"No, I did buy it."
She's been spying on me, though I already knew that. She's not good at acting… Hanako, what exactly are you planning?
"I'd like to ask you a favor, Hanako."
"A favor? Sure. What can I do for you?"
"Let me touch your breasts."
"… Huh?!"
Oh, I think I should've used better words.
(End of Volume 7. Please leave your opinions.)