Chapter 9.5 : Extra 1

Author Here. Due to as I said, in the announcement, fighting a case in court, which is still going on, and we are in a stillmate. I couldn't focus on writing.

But anyways, I have written one chapter at least, so enjoy I suppose.

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She took a seat across me, while keeping the various thriller genre books on the table.

Looking at me, she smiled, and spoke in a soft voice.

"Infinity San, I apologize for being a bit late. I was waiting for the elevator... And. " She paused and opened one of the books, supposedly a novel, and put it in front of me.

"Have you read this one? It's not that popular but the plot is diverse, The Secret History of Las Vegas by Chris Abani, it's a thrilling dark crime novel, where two conjoined twins are found inside a barrel bathing in blood! There's a detective who became obsessed with solving the murder case... I believe his name was... Salazar! He's on the verge of retirement, so he wanted to solve this case before leaving the force... ", and then she kept on speaking about the parts she liked, and what makes this book a hidden gem, while I kept drinking my latte for few minutes.

But, why is she narrating me spolilers? Whatever. Not like I was going to read anyway.

Soon, she broke out of that state, "Oh! Sorry, I just wanted you to know what's so good about this novel, even though it's unpopular. Anyways, Infinity San, did you read the one I gave before? ", nodding to her question.

"Of course, Shiina San recommended me a really good novel, here's my personal review as I promised to give, and I can understand how it feels to talk about your hobby.

You just forget the environment, I have experienced it too. " I said as I passed few pages stacked together with a staple pin, she smiled and read through the front page, taking the thoughtful posture.

We talked about our own ideologies, which was tiring for me honestly, as the one I was arguing about wasn't actually the one I supported.

She was standing for the argument, and I was standing against, the topic was, 'should a seperate organization have the rights to deciding the result of a criminal's fate? ' .

I argued how even innocents are framed and given the punishment for the crime they didn't commit. Actually this was the plot of the novel she gave me.

It depicted how an innocent was put on a life sentence when she didn't commit the crime, and they later found the true criminal who suicided due to guilt.

Anyways, after an hour, we got up, and went for our day to day tasks, she went to the library for reading the novels I recommended.

Well, I know for a fact she would like them, why? I used my stand for it after all , I found the novels which will make her feel the most entertained, it was surprisingly easy, barely took a dozen of minutes...

I headed towards the floor where the traces of murderer were. Following golden footprints made by my stand, I followed along, but-

*Bump*

"Ugh! Oi! Look at where you are going! ", a loud delinquent like voice said.

Without opening my eyes, I found who it was, of course. The character with the most development as the novel went on... Ken sudo.

"I apologize. I wasn't looking. " I replied, he was surprised for a bit as shown in his expression.

"Y-yeah. Look at where you are going. " He said again then walked away.

I think I can understand why he was surprised, after all at this time, he was provoked by many, and not many apologized when it was their fault.

Anyway, I continued looking at the traces which led to a closed washroom, looking around, I noticed at the lack of camera's here, opening the door which didn't budge till I put more strength.

Entering inside, I looked around, using my Stand's Psychometry, noticed a shadow.

Goddamn, so that figure was the same body. How do I find the rest now... I can't go around the whole school using Psychometry all over till I find the rest part...

Forget it, let's continue it on other day.

Leaving the washroom, I halted, I went back in again. Crouching, I used my stand's ability along with Hamon on the wet floor.

"Hamon Sense. "

"HA1-HV. "

Using Precognition of my stand's ability, I looked into the future of this specific area and then interacted into the future by influencing it with my current actions. Pretty complexed isn't it?

I left a hamon taser stirring in a corner, with the power of spin which will go on for a while.

Then got up, and left.

(Honami Ichinose POV)

"Infinity San sure is handsome isn't he? "

"Right? And then his dyed hair... He looks so masculine with those pure white hair... "

"But why did he dye his hair? And what's with the ridiculous outfit he wears? That modification would suit on a joker. "

"Oh please, shut your mouth, don't talk about him like that, you are right on the latter part, but when he wears it, it just adds into his already perfect appearance. "

How did the conversation come to Infinity San again?

Although he does look charming even who that attire... Oh God what am I thinking?

Shaking my head to break my thoughts, I tried to change the topic.

"I do agree that Infinity San looks good in those clothes, but, don't you all think he has grown taller? "

"See? Even Honami San agrees with me. Hmm, and now that I think about it, a month back... He was around 170 cm. "

"Huh? 170cm? How do you know that? Don't tell me, you measured Infinity San when he was dozing off! "

"H-huh? What are you talking about!? "

Calming them down, I pondered on it. Could it be? He's using hidden heels!?

Smacking my head, I stopped thinking about it. And what the heck am I thinking?

The real question here is... Why are my thoughts going to him...?

(Ayanokoji POV)

Walking around the cafeteria , I spotted someone familiar.

'Aiden Infinity? '

Quickly hiding behind the wall, I peeked over, he was looking around the hallway, seemingly trying to spot something, then, he stopped.

He turned around, I reflexively hid back.

Oops, looks like I was caught. Sighing to myself, and putting a mental note in my mind to increase my skill of stealth, I came out of hiding.

Surprisingly, Infinity San had vanished... Like he wasn't there at all. Putting a step ahead, I looked around the area. Thinking whether I am starting to hallucinate, but, no it isn't possible..

"Are you looking for someone Ayanokoji Kun? ", jolting at the sudden voice, I took multiple steps and turned around, to only be greeted by my illusion.

"Uh, nothing much... What are you doing here Infinity? "

"Hm, I don't think it's polite to stalk someone Ayanokoji. " Suddenly I felt a shiver, weird I usually am numb to all sorts of emotions, this is third time I have felt something for so long...

He chuckled.

"Don't look so flustered Ayanokoji. I am sure it wasn't anything like that, and you just stumbled where I was. But still, you should just come out immediately to greet someone, rather than hide and peep from behind. "

"I am sorry for that. Was just curious as to what you were doing. You seemed to be looking for something. " I spoke while looking around a bit.

"Well aren't you observant? True. I was looking for something. Nothing too important. " He said, then smiling, put a hand on my shoulder.

"You should really not hide when you find a friend you know? It's hurtful. " Then smacking my shoulder, he continued. "Let's meet again sometime in a better place other than hallways. Yeah? " He finished with a laugh.

Then went on his way.

Hm, I don't understand one thing. At first, he was just someone who's face I remembered just in case when he, stumbled and fell then offered his seat.

But truly, it's unusual, why did he stumble in the first place? Looking at his parting back, he's quite healthy, as much as Koeniji if not more. Why would he stumble in such a way back in the bus?

Then what's even more interesting is... My memories of that time to current are clashing. His body back then... Wasn't like this. Nor did he gave off this aura of unpredictability before.

Then, the emotions he makes me feel, I have never felt such fear before. Actually, I have never felt fear or any emotion. He's the first who made me feel it.

But why? What's so special? He's in Class B, could he have manipulated his grades? That's not possible... Or is it? His intelligence has shown to be rather brilliant, I wouldn't be lying when saying that he could rival Manabu Horikita in that aspect.

Could he be the one who will fulfill my hidden longing desire? Will he be the one to give me the feeling of losing once more?

An amusing thought.

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Author speaking. Mic check. 🎤 Well as you have known from the announcement, I am having some issues. As soon they clear I will be back to uploading properly. And yeah, my first language isn't English so expect some derails here and there.

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