Concealed X
"So, to be more precise, Aoki was actually the HeroXVillain but not the main hero who could defeat gods?" Itsuka asked.
"I hate to admit it, but you're correct. Aoki is not the main hero," Minato replied.
"So tell me, how did you guys meet?" Itsuka inquired.
"Well, he admitted all of this to me," Minato explained.
"And why did you believe him?" Itsuka pressed.
"By showing him my presence as an X holder, just like you," Aoki answered walking away from the shadows.
"Looks like I've been caught, huh? Tell me, did you actually sense it?" Itsuka challenged.
Aoki went silent, looking away and struggling to answer.
"This is enough. I know the first prince signed you up for this, but I'm telling you, I am not the Grandmaster of the Death Pieces," Itsuka declared.
Leaving the student council room, Itsuka remained expressionless as he departed, just as he had been when he entered. Minato slammed his desk in frustration, having failed to prove to the first prince that Itsuka was really the ruler of the Death Pieces. The first prince suspected Itsuka because Minato wanted to take revenge, believing that Itsuka had used unwritten magic during a fight between his step-brother and Itsuka.
As Aoki left the room, Ashira Dracura entered and saw that the president was having a bad time.
"If only I could prove him to be the DeathXLife holder, he would immediately be the culprit of being the ruler of the Death Pieces Organization," Minato thought.
Heading to the school rooftop, Itsuka realized that someone was about to commit suicide. The girl was shocked to see a student entering despite the third period already having started.
"I might have entered at a bad time. Nevertheless, I'll still continue what I wanted to do up here. Because of the student council president inviting me, I haven't really eaten my lunch," Itsuka thought as he sat in the corner, seemingly not caring about what she was about to do.
A brief of silence happens for a moment as the girl continuesly watches him eat as Itsuka then broke the silence.
"So, you gonna jump?" Itsuka asked.
Pulling out his lunch, he began eating as she was about to jump. He spoke again.
"Suicide may appear as a path to escape the insurmountable challenges that weigh heavily upon us, a momentary whisper promising relief from overwhelming pain. Yet, it is a treacherous illusion, a siren's call that deceives with false solace. For in succumbing to this irreversible act, we forsake the countless possibilities that lie beyond our current anguish. We extinguish the flame of potential, denying ourselves the chance to confront and conquer adversity. Let us not mistake the fleeting darkness for the end, but instead, summon the courage to endure. For within the depths of despair, there exists the seed of resilience, waiting to blossom in the light of hope and perseverance. So think again and tell me first what your problem is, as I will try my best to change your mind," Itsuka Exclaimed.
The girl looked at him, bewildered. "Do you know who I am?" she asked.
"Faye Michelle, part of the Mitai group," Itsuka replied calmly.
"You're right. So why try and convince me to keep living despite your real intention should be to hold a grudge against me and find a way to get revenge?" Faye questioned.
"I'll only answer your questions if you come here beside me," Itsuka responded.
As Faye landed back on the school rooftop, she walked slowly to Itsuka. He continued to eat his lunch until she finally sat beside him.
"You might have done something wrong in the past, but the past should stay as the past, and let the present continue it to become the present. My point is, despite you might have done something wrong in the past, I could tell that you didn't mean it. To be honest, the one who is at fault in all of this is the first princess," Itsuka explained.
"Wait, you knew!? But why did you still get into a fight with Mitai then?" Faye asked, surprised.
"Can't you see, Michelle? He always hated me from the start. And as innocent as you might be, the princess is the reason why you teamed up with Mitai and laughed along with him. You continued to be his ally until the first princess died. The manipulation of the princess disappeared, and you slowly realized what you had done. Is this also the reason why you want to commit suicide?" Itsuka inquired.
"Yeah, you're right," Faye admitted.
"It's a pathetic decision if you ask me. Killing yourself by regretting something you didn't mean is truly pathetic," Itsuka said bluntly.
"Then what should I do then?" Faye asked, desperation in her voice.
"As always, suicide wouldn't favor the one that was hurt by what you've done. The best thing you could do is repay the person you hurt by doing something that would actually benefit him," Itsuka advised.
"Something that would benefit him? Then what do you want me to do for you?" Faye asked hesitantly.
"Why not let me think about it for now, okay?" Itsuka replied with a faint smile.
Faye realized she was crying as she giggled on the spot, while Itsuka smiled and continued to eat his lunch.
"Geez, you made me cry despite eating. You're quite a polite person to those you give your attention to. Let's just say I owe you my life," she said.
"I'm glad to hear that," he replied.
Just then, Shosuke and Mazuri slammed the door open to the rooftop. They saw Itsuka and Faye sitting together while the third period was starting.
"Ohhh, another girl as we might see, Itsuka bro," Shosuke teased.
"The hell, bro, how many girls do you really need in your life, man?" Mazuri asked.
"Chill, guys. Just because you can't get any girls, it doesn't mean you have to blame it on me," Itsuka replied.
"Chill, bro, I have a girlfriend," Shosuke said.
"What?" Mazuri exclaimed.
"Wait, actually?" Itsuka asked, surprised.
"Although I'm not telling you guys since I have my own private reasons to hide it," Shosuke explained.
"Damn!" Itsuka remarked.
"Tsk, whatever," Mazuri grumbled.
"Don't worry, Mazuri, I'm sure soon enough you'll get a girlfriend. Someone who has really big boobs, unlike the girls who rejected you in the past," Faye said.
"Do you really think so? Awesome!" Mazuri exclaimed.
"Well, that is one way to cheer him up!" Itsuka said.
"Yeah, he'll need a girl to compliment him to make himself feel better. Although I am very curious why girls reject him. I mean, he isn't really that ugly, and besides, he's rich. Why doesn't even a single girl date him?" Shosuke wondered.
"Well, that is indeed a mystery just like it is to me. Wait, how did you guys skip school?" Itsuka asked.
"Of course, we pretended to go to the bathroom, but actually, we came to find you," Shosuke explained.
"You guys never change. I bet we're getting a minus again for skipping a class, haha," Itsuka laughed.
"That's okay since all four of us are getting it," Shosuke said.
"Umm, I'm actually not getting a minus since I'm supposed to be sick and had an excuse letter before leaving," Faye clarified.
"The hell?" Mazuri exclaimed.
Aoki then went upstairs to look for Itsuka. When he reached the rooftop, he realized Itsuka was with three other people. The four looked at him as he stood there silently.
"I'm leaving!" Aoki declared.
"Hey, stop right there if you don't want us to spread weird rumors about you," Mazuri said.
"Come on!" Aoki exclaimed.
As Aoki sat with them, he sighed and looked at Itsuka. "I'm an X holder," he revealed.
"What's an X?" Mazuri asked.
"I guess he's not that good at keeping secrets, huh? Why did he even tell him this? Is he really that desperate to avoid weird rumors?" Itsuka thought.
"They are powerful beings who can overwhelm demon kings, dragon kings, and gods since they themselves can't fight fair against the Xs," Aoki explained.
"Are you telling us you can defeat literal gods?" Shosuke asked.
"Only if I can fully control my power, but even with full control, I'd still have a hard time defeating gods," Aoki admitted.
"But you just said that Xs could easily beat gods and you're an X yourself," Shosuke countered.
"No, only the strongest three: The DeathXLife, TimeXSpace, and SeraphimXEldritch. Those are the only three who could defeat gods so easily," Aoki clarified.
"Wait, I've heard about Xs before, but I really didn't pay attention to those kinds of things," Faye said.
"See, I'm telling the truth. Xs are physically real, guys. Right, Itsuka?" Aoki insisted.
"What are you talking about?" Itsuka feigned ignorance.
"Don't act dumb now!" Aoki exclaimed.
"Wait, you're telling us all of this, but you actually haven't even done such things or shown us that you're really some type of X, bro!" Shosuke argued.
"Fine, bet, bet, bet," Aoki said defiantly.
Despite being an X, he is still human or a student, and their minds can still be manipulated by those who are better at mental tactics, despite being stronger physically than those manipulating them, Itsuka thought.
A strong gust of wind passed as Aoki stood and closed his eyes. When he opened them, he realized he had made a mistake, opening the wrong gate inside his body: the villain's gate. As he screamed, a strong gust of red aura spread out, and he pulled out a sword made of his own blood, screaming in pain. The three witnesses saw the aura of such great power of an X as Itsuka remained expressionless, continuing to eat his lunch, which was rice with cooked pork beside it, cooked by Izayu herself.
"Damn, Izayu is getting better and better at cooking," Itsuka thought.
As Ashira appeared after rushing up the stairs, he chanted a sealing spell.
"In the mystic web of time and space, with ancient words, we seal this place. Magic's flow, now gently bind, in this circle, power we find. By holy, by patience, by realization, by peace, seal this spell, so mote it be! Chain from the heavens, tie the Villain X at his body!" Ashira commanded.
A magical holy circle surrounded Aoki, sealing the villain X inside him within the giant gates of his body.
"Well, I guess they're finished," Itsuka thought.
"Aoki, you dumbass, why do you use your X so casually, and also spread information about the Xs so casually?" Ashira scolded.
"There are only six words you can say to him, Vice President: 'You're irresponsible for such concealed information.' Am I right?" Itsuka asked.
"You're Itsuka, right?" Ashira confirmed.
"Another girl, bro?" Mazuri exclaimed.
"What if I am?" Itsuka retorted.
"Don't you ever again get on Master Minato's nerves again, or else I'll make sure to end you from this world," Ashira threatened.
"Are you capable of ending me?" Itsuka challenged.
The scene went silent as Ashira charged at Itsuka. A giant explosion occurred in the distance, but Itsuka remained unfazed. The vice president was immediately called, along with the president, to check on the explosion.
As Ashira's attack was just one foot away from Itsuka, she backed up and glared at him before leaving.
"What was that act, Itsuka?" Faye asked.
"That went so bold as you remained unfazed by her attack," Mazuri remarked.
"Itsuka, what the hell are you hiding from us?" Shosuke thought.
"Don't worry. I actually had a stroke, that's why I couldn't react, hehe," Itsuka joked.
"Huh? How does that even happen? Do you like... never mind," Mazuri said, confused.
"Anyways, let's go take a look at what is happening out there," Itsuka suggested.