Chapter - 1 With Ike and Komiya

PART 1

"Wow that's great."

Sure enough, the break space near the fitness gym where the test were disclosed was crowded with many students.

Near the big monitor, there were two adults standing there who are thought to be related to Tsukishiro, and the students are closely watched, along with a sticker saying " It is strictly forbidden to shoot (video/picture) near the monitor installed"

The ranking and score are displayed in the list of monitors, and it seems that they are scrolling automatically.

Now the 50th to 60th members and scores are displayed.

"Hmm....?"

A mysterious feeling of strangeness suddenly felt from the whole body.

What?

I don't immediately understand the cause, and I feel something like indescribable discomfort.

"I thought I'd take a closer look at the results, but I don't think I can't concentrate at all."

Maybe Ishizaki doesn't feel that discomfort, he looks at the monitor and mutters unpleasantly.

"It can't be helped. Many would have wanted to know the detailed results of the uninhabited island test."

Ishizaki who was dissatisfied, had no choice but to stare at the result from the spots.

Although he has a bold personality, he can't move forward by pushing the seniors away.

That's right.

That's it.

The trouble is that although it is an automatic scrolling monitor, it seems that it can be fixed by touching it or looking at any order, one of the third graders reached out and started the operation.

Therefore, it is unlikely that the top results that Ishizaki wants to see will be seen immediately.

"What will you do?"

Even if you wait for a while, it will be a while before the turn comes around.

"I am curious, but don't overdo it. You can see it later."

That's what I said a few minutes ago..... well, I hope he understands it.

"By the way, do you notice anything?"

"What? What is it?"

Ishizaki trying to turn back seems to be unaware of anything.

This strange environment.

The number of lines of sight directed at us.

It's not just a matter of sights.

It's not that I'm not aware of it because Ishizaki next to me is not.

It's because I'm not Ishizaki or any other student. They are just looking at me.

I am watching every move with a clear intention not to hide.

All the students watching here have something in common, all of them are in third grade.

I don't know the details yet, but there is no doubt that Nagumo is involved in this.

Did one of the plans that were postponed inthe uninhabited island test started moving today?

"What's up?"

Apparently, I was thinking so much that Ishizaki got worried.

"No it's nothing. It seems that the other students are coming to see it one after the another, so let's turn back."

"Oh that's right."

I had imagined something would come up, but this a little tricky.

It was much easier for Nagumo to get in directly and set something up.

I've been getting something I don't like from the beginning.

"Hey, you haven't had lunch yet? Let's ear together."

"Oh? I haven't eaten yet..."

It doesn't seem that the third graders are chasing me who has begun to leave.

It seems that he just turned his eyes. It doesn't feel good to be seen relentlessly.

"Well, I'm not crisp. Do you hate eating with me? It's rude."

"No I just thought it had nothing to do with it."

I thought Ishizaki couldn't get involved, but is it okay if I don't follow him?

"It's rude to think that it doesn't matter."

That's true. Let's forget about the third grade now.

"Is it okay with you?"

"I don't know if it's okay, let's just eat together."

It's undeniable that I feel pressure, but I don't feel bad at all.

I just can't get rid of the confusion about the part where Ishizaki treats me as a friend.

"I may have said it before, but I want to pull out to my class, so this is it."

"You are not inviting me to the lunch as a friend?"

Ishizaki did not hesitate to say the lines that seemed to have hard in sense.

However, after that, I look back as if I noticed something.

"....Maybe it's annoying?"

"No such thing"

"That's right!"

For a moment, Ishizaki seemed to suspect that his behaviour was selfish, but immediately became normal and laughed.

Well, I knew that he had this kind of personality. I don't feel bad at all so let's keep up with Ishizaki.

When the two of us left the place and started moving, we heard footsteps sprinting from behind.

"Ayanokouji ~ Senpai!"

The main footstep was Nanase's, who had been acting together with me in the first half of the uninhabited island test.

"Senpai also came to see the test results."

"But I gave up because I couldn't see it slowly."

"Is that so? Now all the third graders are operating the monitors and we are juniors. It seemed that it would be a while before I could browse freely."

Apparently Nanase also wanted to know the details of the results but she gave up.

Ishizaki was strangely watching our exchanges.

By the way, did Ishizaki have no direct acquaintance with Nanase?

"Oi Ayanokouji. You got to know such a cute girl."

It is very troublesome to explain from the beginning, so I will tell him all together.

"Oh, you're dating a junior... can't you tell me?"

"It's a leap too much, it just a relationship between seniors and juniors."

Unusually, I was thrust into this kind of thing.

Ishizaki thought that I wasn't very interested in the opposite sex issue, but he doesn't seem to be.

"No, when I saw my senior, I just wanted to talk to him."

She shines her straight eyes and says without hesitation.

"I'm sorry to bother you."

I don't think it's a good place to run, but it's just barely safe.

"She was a cute girl. That was pretty good, wasn't it?"

That part is bad, but let me let you through.

"Isn't it really dating?"

"No, I am not dating"

It's a nuisance if he misunderstand and spreads the story.

Therefore, once again, I firmly denied Ishizaki in a way.

PART 2

When I returned to my room after finishing the meal with Ishizaki, Ike stood in front of my room.

He was looking at his cellphone in a restless manner, but he raised his face and looked around, our eyes met.

"Oi Ayanokouji! Good, I was waiting for you!"

Ike? It is surprising.

"Actually, I'm thinking of going to visit Komiya from now on, how about you?"

"Me too?"

Ike told me to listen when he approached me.

"What? It's awkward to go see him alone."

"Why?"

"Why .... That's right. I.. I ended up going out with Shinohara. On the way back to the ship after the test, there was a time when we were alone, and there..."

It seems that he confessed and received an okay from Shinohara.

I thought it might progress, but it exceeded my expectations.

"Yes, congratulations"

"Oh thank you. But.... from Komiya's point of view I think I was crazy."

"I don't think that's the case."

"No, it's not fair... it's like running through."

Certainly Komiya was injured and decided to retire from the uninhabited island test early. It's not that you can't say that you were through, but that's true for everyone.

Komiya is Komiya, it seems that he was supposed to confess to Shinohara in this uninhabited island test.

"I really wanted to do it after Komiya's injury was healed, right?. However, I was relieved that the uninhabited island test was over and there was Shinohara by my side....Then I felt like I didn't want to give her to Komiya...."

It seems that he inadvertently confessed.

Of course there was a risk of being rejected.

If that happens, after Komiya and Shinohara stick together. You have a thought of a future thag would be awkward.

"That's why I thought I had to report to Komiya that I confessed to Shinohara.

Would it be confusing if you intended?"

"If you don't take the initiative, it would be difficult for Shinohara and Komiya."

"Uh ...! Why is that....?

Ike is upset by exaggeration.

"Are you prepared to be hit?"

"Eh? I can't!"

"Why don't you do that much if your favourite person is taken from the side?"

Imagine being scared, showing how Ike i

was scared.

Komiya isn't a big guy, but he's not playing basketball on date. On the other hand, Ike is small for boys and it can be seen that there is a sufficient physical disparity.

"Well, that's not the problem in his leg right now, so he can't stand on it. It shouldn't hurt so much.

"Well, that's not the problem, but..... I'm not prepared.

It seems that he is determined to some extent, so I have no reason to oppose it.

I was curious about Komiya's appearance, so it would be a good opportunity.

"It seems that Komiya is still sleeping in the medical office."

It's no wonder that most of the holidays are spent in the medical office.

Ike and I arrived of the medical office.

Ike took a deep breath and calmed down.

I couldn't help hurrying, so when I waited quietly, a loud laughter came from the inside.

"What? Let's go in."

Surprised by the unexpected, Ike opens the door and enters the medical office with some preparation. Then, Komiya who was raising his upper body and several of his classmates including Ryuuen were around. Albert, Kaneda, Kondo and Yamawaki.With the appearance of the people outside the class, Ryuuen stands without a glance.

"I disturbed Komiya"

As soon as the talk was over, Ryuuen left the medical office with his friends. I took a quick look at Ryuuen and he didn't even look.

"I am still scared of Ryuuen. What was it for?"

On the other hand, Ike murmured, perhaps because he couldn't look at Ryuuen. Komiya who heard it, answered while nodding to show his understanding.

"Well it's powerful. Oh I can see and it's sympathy."

With that said, I think I'll put it on a small table near the head of the bed.

There were sweets and juices. Komiya agreed with Ike, who said that he felt obediently.

"Well, I might not think about this time last year."

Recalling a year ago, Komiya smiled with nostalgia.

"But Ryuuen-san, something has changed a little. It's different from the one last year....."

Komiya said happily, though he was confused.

As soon as he entered school, Ryuuen took control of the class and treated it as if anyone was mercilessly throwing it away.

Most classmates can have a strong rejection in their hearts.

"I feel like that person can be followed obediently."

"Follow Ryuuen?... I don't know."

It didn't seem to be understandable at all and Ike quivered and shook his body.

"Someday, now sit down Ike and Ayanokouji."

Komiya kindly welcomed us from the other classes and urged us to sit down without hesitation.

In spite of the words, we sat down in a chair.

"You look well"

Looking toward the fixed leg, I checked Komiya's condition.

"As you can see, everything is fluttering.

But I'm disappointed to think that everyone is staying behind the door. I hope they heal quickly."

"When can you go out?"

"I'm asking for permission to go out."

Although they are rivals in love, the story is surprisingly established with the two people.

I think my existence was a little superfluous.

"Just ... I'm a little worried."

"Worry? What is it?"

Ike, sitting opposite to the chair, put his arm on the backrest and asks Komiya.

"No, Ryuuen, it seems like he was going to find out who pushed me down. I was asked a lot of I was aware of anything. As I said to Ayanokouji, I don't remember being attacked at all.

It seems that there has been no difference in memory since that time.

Now Ryuuen's class is gaining momentum day by day. It's time to focus on the second grade fight and aim for Class A.

Of course that's the same with our class, but we should go deep into this case.

If Amasawa or another White room student, Tsukishiro is involved, there is no guarantee that Ryuuen will be safe.

"Ryuuen-san might overdo it."

"It looks like you're half killing the culprit."

For two people, I can't imagine a vision for Ryuuen. Rather, it is natural to worry about the culprit.

"So? You didn't come to visit me?"

Komiya asked Ike as if he had guessed something.

At that moment, Ike stiffens himself astonishingly.

"Ah no...that...."

Maybe he wasn't ready yet. Looking at the situation, Komiya waits for words with a serious expression without prompting. The atmosphere of the place changed visibly in an instant. There are no fragments left in the relaxed state.

"....I ...what do you say.... because..."

The talkative state of Ike hides the noise and make it impossible to speak well.

"Ike ... I don't know what to say but if it's important look in my eyes and say it."

I guess he was guessing what Ike was trying to say. Komiya pretended not to know, but only urged Ike to say clearly. I didn't think Komiya had noticed Ike, but I think there was something that men felt. It seems that he felt that it was not a matter of reporting while screaming.

Ike hit both his cheeks and wake himself up forcibly.

"I confessed to Shinohara!"

Ike, who had decided to prepare, conveys it in a simple but loud voice. Shh.... and the silence that comes immediately after.

I felt that Ike sitting next to me swallowed a lot of spit.

"So? What is Saksuki's reply?"

"Okay, I got it. I going out with her."

"Really..."

Ike kept staring at Komiya's face, which he answered so briefly, without looking away. It can't be helped if he complains that he's been in a runaway form, as he was talking about earlier.

It seems that he thinks that he may jump out to a sudden shot.

"Did you think I would hit you?"

"Eh?"

"It's written on my face that I may beat you."

"Well, that's...well, just a little."

"Well, then I'm prepared. I can't move right now, so come over here."

The true meaning cannot be read from Komiya's face that requested to come.

However, it seems that Ike has decided.

Although scared, he stands next to him.

Immediately after, Komiya's right arm stretched out and grab Ike's shoulder.

"Tsu!"

Komiya looks into the eyes of Ike, raising his aching body to the limit.

"I don't know if I make Satsuki cry."

He lightly pressed his left fist near the chest of Ike and said so.

"This, Komiya.....?"

Komiya devilish expression turns into a smile.

"Well, I'm sorry, Satsuki chose you didn't she?"

"But ... if you weren't injured, it would have been the other way around..."

"I'm sorry but I don't think so. Satsuki has always been concerned about you. So I honestly confessed. I don't think I won the first one. However....."

"However?"

"If you didn't face Satsuki and stayed away, I might have had a chance."

That's exactly what Komiya says. I don't think it was so important whether the confession came first or later.

An accident that caused a serious injury occurred, Ike happened to be near it, creating an edge and giving a big boost to facing Shinohara.

Undoubtedly, that would have been the biggest factor in dating. If Komiya wasn't injured and if Ike wasn't around that at that time, he would have a different fate. If so, it may have been Komiya next to Shinohara.

"In that sense, I didn't get this injury."

Although it was not a fulfillment of love, Komiya seemed to be sunny.

"Thank you, Komiya"

"Study properly, Satsuki.....No Shinohara was worried about that too."

"... That's right. I can't drop out."

This love affair may have been a very important turning point for Ike.

For the time being, the report from Ike and the exchange with Komiya settled down in response to it.

"I'm sorry Ike, can I talk to Ayanokouji for a moment? There's something I want to check about my injury."

"Okay, see you Komiya. Ayanokouji too."

Ike said goodbye to us and left the room obediently. Komiya cut out when he was alone.

"It's bad. Didn't you come to Ike when you asked me to help you?"

"No, I was curious about Komiya's appearance. Rather, it got in the way."

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

"Hmm?"

"I and you both started to talking about normally even though they were fighting in different classes. Somehow, that kind of thing is fading. Last year, it was lot of fighting."

Originally, if the class is different, it is the opponent who must be defeated and the opponent who must be kicked down.

Except for strategy, there are not many benefits to get along with each other.

"Hmm, maybe"

"So? What do you mean by injury?"

It is clear that this story is a pre - stage chat and there should be a main subject beyond that.

"I said a little bit earlier, but it's Ryuuen-san."

"You said you were looking for a culprit"

"I'm against it. To be honest, I want to make this an accident due to my mistake."

"But Shinohara sees the existence of the one who actually attacked."

"I know, but I don't think it's going to be a good result."

He may have felt something dangerous because he was attacked.

"Can Ayanokouji care about that even a little?"

"I don't think I can do anything."

"I don't think you should do this directly. If you feel uneasy, please let me know."

Komiya asked me with a strong look. We formally exchange contacts so that we can always be in touch.

"Okay, for the time being, Komiya, you should concentrate on healing your injures as soon as possible."

Resting is the only shortcut to a complete cure.

"Thank you. Yes, I would like to thank you for this time. Also, call out to the other people who helped me."

"I think I'll be happy to hear that. Ike may have Shinohara in attendance."

"That's a pity. I'm going to cry if I see them that they're flirting."

Komiya smiled bitterly, but he was more hurting than he looked. It was a failure to put in a word.

Anyway, it's not in the name of the injury, but I feel that the distance to Komiya has shortened a little.

"See you Ayanokouji"

"Oh"

After saying goodbye, I left the medical office, I suddenly felt strange.

Classmates Sudo and Ike, other class's Ishizaki and Komiya. Little by little, the number of people around me who can be called friends is increasing. In particular, I wasn't trying to make friends, but as a result.

"How to make friends is not something that can be found in textbooks."

I was foolish and seriously thought about that.