As the last lesson was finishing up, some of class C entered class D and Chabashira left.

The ones who showed up were Ryuuen, Ishizaki, and Yamada Albert (also Komiya and Kondou).

" What the hell? This is Class D. " Sudou exclaimed.

The first one to react to Ryuuen was Sudou. Sudou immediately stood up and approached Ryuuen. Seeing that, Yosuke panicked and got between them as though fearing conflict.

" Do you have some business with our class, Ryuuen-kun? "

Ryuuen placed a hand on the desk of a nearby girl and grinned, showing off his white teeth. " You guys sure did well during the Paper Shuffle exam. Thanks to that, Class C lost. Quite impressive. "

Sudou let out a smug smile. " Heh. That just means you're an incompetent ape of a boss, right? Fall down to Class D. "

Yosuke Hirata panickedly restrained Sudou when he took a potshot from the side. " We put in effort to make steady progress. "

Ryuuen paced. " Effort, huh? I thought Sudou be the first to drop out. "

" So you've finally remembered my name? "

They met eyes and glared at one another. Several students who were about to head back also froze up in this situation.

Yosuke raise his hand as he squeeze in between both men. " Could you tell us what you're really after? "

" I'm giving you Class D guys a thorough warning right now. " Ryuuen replied.

" Warning? What do you mean? "

" I have no intention of explaining it to someone who doesn't get it. Or are you merely pretending to not understand? " Ryuuen was barely looking at Yosuke; he had been looking around at the whole class.

In the tense atmosphere, the only ones able to move as if nothing's happening are Kouenji and Karma, who leave together.

Karma was seen sipping his milk as he laugh and chat with Kouenji.

Ryuuen smirk at his targets and sent his men after them.

As Ryuuen and the others closed the door behind them, the tense atmosphere dissipated and the students once again went into an uproar.

" Hey, hey, that Ryuuen guy looked like he was about to do something unbelievable! " Ike yelled.

Yamauchi turn to Ike. " More like, they're probably going to do something to Kouenji and Akabane, aren't they!? "

With Ike and Yamauchi at the center of it all, various theories began playing out.

Kiyotaka rest his head on his palm as he watch his classmates. " These days, Kushida is keeping a low profile. Of course, it's not like she just went entirely silent. Even now, she's talking about Ryuuen with the other girls but she did not get herself involved one bit. '

Suzune turn her eyes to Kiyotaka as she close her book shut. " Isn't this bad? What happened just now. "

" Maybe. "

Suddenly Miyake appear beside Kiyotaka's desk. " Kiyotaka, why don't we go check the situation out? "

" That just now was way too many people. Mabye they're planning on doing something. " Kiyotaka said.

" But it won't be a guarantee that Karma would be safe. It's Ryuuen we're talking about. " Miyake reason.

Kiyotaka stared at the male before sighing, he then stands up from his seat.

" I'll go too. The fewer people, the more dangerous it is. " Suzune also followed and Sudou also tagged along in pursuit.

Yosuke also came out of the classroom wearing a worried expression. Kiyotaka asked Yukimura and Miyake to wait, then spoke to Yosuke.

" Hirata, shouldn't you stay back? If more energetic students like Ike and Yamauchi end up following us, it may end up causing a bigger ruckus. "

Youske rub the side of his neck. " ...You're right. But, I wonder if Kouenji-kun and Akabane-kun will be fine... "

" Horikita heading there too. Keisei and Akito are with me too. Worst case scenario, if violence is about to break out, I'll contact you. " Kiyotaka said.

Yosuke became convinced and immediately went back into the restless classroom of Class D.

Yukimura then walk towards Kiyotaka and place a hand on his shoulder. " That was the right call, Kiyotaka. Besides, in Hirata's case, he's more suited towards calming the class down. "

" What does Kouenji usually do after school? I saw that Karma went with him. " Kiyotaka mumbled.

" ...Not a clue. " Miyake said.

" I don't know either. " Yukimura conclude.

" I remember Kouenji mostly heads straight back to the dorm. "

" How can you tell? " Yukimura ask Miyake.

" I spot him heading back quite often. Either way, it'll be problematic if he leaves the school building. First of all, we should head to the entrance. "

Kiyotaka stared at the two boys muttering as he walk ahead. ' Has Karma went ahead of knowing something? '

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As they head towards the dorms they see class C surround Kouenji and Karma. Class D decides to just observe for now.

Ryuuen stood the center of the circle as he focus on two of his targets. " Hey, hold it right there, Kouenji. Humor us a bit. "

Kouenji hummed as he flip his blonde hair. " I don't recall doing anything to make you hinder us like this. "

" You don't get to decide that. " Ishizaki step in.

" Haha. Well neither do you. " Karma comment as he shake his almost empty milk box.

Karma looked around at Ryuuen's Class C entourage. Karma then turn to Kouenji as there isn't a single trace of anxiety or panic reflected in his eyes.

Karma frown inside.

The fact he almost got a warm up with the blonde bulk, he only recieve narcissistic compliments about himself.

The fact that he was met with Ryuuen together made the milk inside his stomach curdle.

" You remember me, don't you? " Ryuuen ask specifically at Kouenji as he step closer with both hands in his pocket.

Kouenji's smirk returns as he replied. " Of course I remember you. You're Class C's Delinquent-kun, aren't you? "

" Bah! Dictator-kun is a better name! " Karma spout out.

Ryuuen ignore the name calling as he turn his back on them. " I've turned a blind eye to you back then but today you're coming with me, you freaks. "

" Apologies but I was quite busy that day. " Kouenji He apologized while brushing his hair back. " But I can't pretend I didn't hear that. "

Freaks huh? It's been a while since Karma was called that.

" What? freaks? Who else is that supposed to refer to? " Ryuuen ask as if it's obvious.

" Well. " Karma's arms rest behind his head. " Sorry Dictator-kun, I'll play rough tag with you later, but not to hurt your feelings it was peaceful before you came in. "

" That's a shame. Because I already invited some playmates to join. " Ryuuen said with a 'pity' voice as he lay an arm out to show the whole Class C.

Karma smiled and wave at the crowd who looked victorious as if they cornered the two boys.

" Then we'll have to finish our business over there. " Kouenji pointed towards a rest area a slight distance away.

" I couldn't care less where it is. " Ryuuen said with calm expression.

Hearing that Karma grin. " Well, then allow us to lead you there. "

And with Kouenji and Karma leading them, they went over to the rest area by the side of the road.

And a little after that, the class D group also caught up to them.

" Ah, there you guys are! Just in time Suzu-chan. " Karma beams.

Suzune walk forward and glared. " What are you planning on doing here, Ryuuen-kun? It'll turn into a huge problem if this gets out of hand. "

" Kuku. So you got baited into coming here, huh? " Ryuuen laughed as though he knew someone would follow them from the very beginning.

Then he slowly looked at each and every one of them. " Ayanokouji and Miyake, plus Yukimura, huh? Well, for safety I suppose. "

" I'm also here, Ryuuen. " Sudou called.

Ryuuen ignored Sudou, who's smashing his knuckles together.

Ryuuen was dissapointed that Yosuke didn't come but he pushed it away as he turn to Ishizaki.

With Ryuuen's signal, Ishizaki and the others surround Kouenji and Karma.

Miyake grit his teeth. " It's almost like he's playing emperor. To order around his classmates with a signal like that. "

" Sorry, Miyake. But I grew up like this. " Sticking his hands into his pockets, Ryuuen approached Kouenji and Karma. " You get the leading role today, Kouenji. You owe me one after all. "

Karma raise a brow. " Owe you one? "

" I missed out on some points no thanks to your actions in clearing the zodiac exam. " Ryuuen said.

Karma turn to Kouenji who chuckles. " Ahh, you mean that liar game. I do apologize if I've gotten in your way. "

Despite apologizing, Kouenji doesn't appear to feel the least bit apologetic. He boldly took out a handheld mirror. Karma also took his another box of milk, and started to drink it.

Class C looked at them suspiciously.

Karma notice and shrug. " What? I'm thirsty, my windpipe is dry. "

Sudou began to sweat. ' What's with the two? '

" It's a bit windy out here today. I'm merely making sure my nice, cool style is not disrupted. " Kouenji said as a heads up. " Hmm...it's slightly out of order and rather lacking in grace. Apologies but would you mind holding the mirror for a while? "

Kouenji presented the man standing in front of him, Ryuuen, with the handheld mirror. Ryuuen accepted the mirror with a smile on his face.

" You may point that mirror towards me. " Kouenji commands.

Kouenji then retrieved a compact-sized hard wax kit from his bag before rubbing some of it on his fingers and using both his hands to style his hair.

* SLURRRP

Karma began to drink milk loudly looking at Kouenji in interest.

Taken back at this absurd sight, Class C couldn't even interject. However, Ryuuen threw the handheld mirror he received from Kouenji to the ground.

He then grabbed hold of Kouenji and Karma's arms.

Due to the force, the milk spilled out of Karma's hands causing the red-head to whine.

Kouenji let out a long sigh. " You sure act like quite the delinquent. That handheld mirror is rather expensive, you know? "

Ryuuen just chuckle in response. " My bad, hands slipped. "

" Fufu. Then it can't be helped. In that case, let go of our arms. I can't style my hair properly like this. Of course, I'm a man who'd be just fine even with his hair out of order though. "

In that tense situation, Ryuuen slowly let go of their arms.

Karma just smiled while his arm started to redden.

" Stop it already, Ryuuen-kun. " Suzune demand.

" Shut it, Suzune. Kouenji and Karma are my playmates right now. " Ryuuen said as he turn to Suzune. " Can't you see I've marked them? "

" Aren't you just one-sidedly attacking them? They want no part of this. "

While picking up the shards of the handheld mirror, Suzune glared at Ryuuen.

Sudou panickly run over to the female. " I'll do it. Your hands might get hurt. "

Suzune shake her head. " I don't really mind. It would be more problematic if you get hurt since you have your club activities. "

" Don't be stupid. I can't just let a girl get hurt. " Forcibly pushing Suzune aside, Sudou began to pick up the shards.

" I won't treat you even if you get hurt. " Suzune can be heard whispering.

Sudou continued to pick up the shards without paying it any heed.

" I was wondering what this ruckus is all about but this really is quite an interesting lineup. "

Sakayanagi, Kamuro and 2 boys then also show up.

Karma turn to look at the newcomers and grin widely.

Sakayanagi notice his smirk and greet. " Good afternoon to you, Akabane-kun. "

" Haha, Good afternoon to you too, Sakayanagi-san. " Karma greet back as he pick up his now empty milk box.

Classes D, C and A looked bewilderment at their exchange of greetings.

Ryuuen only narrowed his eyes. " Sakayanagi, eh? it's almost as if she timed it just right. "

Sakayanagi stopped walking, and lightly tapped her cane on the ground. " My presence here is purely coincidental. "

" Don't make me laugh. "

Sakayanagi let out an unbothered giggle as she look around. " Still, to think Class C's leading members and students of Class D would be here. Are you perhaps holding a discussion regarding your Christmas party? "

Ryuuen glance sideways towards the female. " Back off, I don't have any business with you yet. "

Karma smile as he wave his hand. " Nah nah, it's fine. If it's a party, the more the merrier, besides I wanna see the person with a strong influence in this school watching us. "

" So perhaps you'll let me join? " Sakayanagi ask Ryuuen.

" If you're staying then don't get in my way. " Ryuuen said.

" Of course, I won't do anything to embarrass the party's organizer. " Sakayanagi then took her distance and sat down on a bench placed at the rest area.

And the three students from Class A surrounded her on all sides as though protecting her.

Kouenji took out his phone and switched it to camera mode so he could have a look at himself. Karma let out a sigh.

Karma run towards Kouenji.

After minutes of finding a big blonde male, Karma finally let out a breath.

Kouenji notice Karma's shaky form and smirk. " A few seconds and I might leave. "

" Hehe. " Karma raise his head as he wipe the sweat and drool out of his face. ' It's hard to run away innocent when a friend of yours can easily tell your up to something. '

" So, I don't have any time, it's already dawn and I might waste out my beauty sleep. "

" Gomen gomen, anyways, why I called you to meet out with me alone. " Karma walk towards the bigger male. " I want you to let me ask a few questions considered useful for tomorrow. "

" Tomorrow you say? Specifically why? " Kouenji ask.

" Ryuuen will be on a move, I know it. " Karma answered with a smile.

" We can't rule out the possibility that Kouenji had played a role in the other exams too. In other words, there's no guarantee that you aren't the mastermind of Class D. Right? " Ryuuen ask the blonde but is too busy.

Karma answered for him. " Correct answer but if that's the conclusion you've come up with then that would mean you're just a moron whose brains only rise up to this tiny amount. "

Ishizaki tried to initiate violence but Ryuuen laughed and stopped him.

Ryuuen smirk. " Kuku, sure enough. If Akabane is telling the truth then that'd mean you're a completely harmless existence. Then what'll you do if I told these guys to lynch you right here? What'll you do if I try to subdue you through meaningless violence? "

Kouenji just chuckled. " I see. Then allow me to give my answer. If you happen to choose that option, I will knock out all those who come at me in order to protect my own pride. "

" You're saying you can do that on your own? " Ryuuen raise a brow.

" And who said he will fight alone? I hope you didn't forget how I kicked your boss's butt. " Karma then licked his lips, and looked at Class C students with a predator's glare, making some of them step back. " Attack Kouenji, you should got through me. "

Having overheard that interesting back-and-forth, Sakayanagi smiled from afar.

Ryuuen turn to his fellow classmates. " Doesn't seem like Kouenji's X. He's insane in his own way. Seems like that's all there is to him. "

" The most important thing is that we've cleared up this misunderstanding. " Kouenji said smoothly.

" But... " Ryuuen then looked at Karma, who still had a smile plastered on his face.

" You know his identity, right, Akabane? Class D's points are steadily going up. There's definitely someone sharp behind all this. If that's not you or Koenji then who the hell is it? Is it someone from this rabble who followed us here like a bunch of morons? " "

For the first time, Kouenji turned to look at them just once. But he sneered, shrugged his shoulders and immediately lost interest.

Karma, on the other hand, just shrugged his shoulders when Ryuuen asked that question, not even looking at the group. " Who knows? "

" I don't mind answering that question but— "

" A word, if I may? " Sakayanagi spoke while still seated on the bench as though to cut Kouenji off. " That's an interesting topic you're talking about. Something about a Class D student getting in Class C's way? I've heard rumors that Dragon Boy-san is looking for that person. "

Karma chuckled lightly at the mention of Dragon Boy.

" I told you to shut up, Sakayanagi. And also, if you call me that again I'll kill you, get it? "

" Fufu. Do you not like it? I think it's a wonderful name though. My apologies though, it simply appeared as though something I cannot quite comprehend was happening. " Sakayanagi said.

Right after she said those words, Ryuuen swiftly closed the distance between them and launched a kick without holding back.

Hashimoto moved to interfere, but before the kick connects, Karma threw his milk pack to knock Ryuuen's foot away.

After that, Ryuuen stopped and looked at Karma, who still had that 'innocent' smile.

" Sorry for that, dictator-kun, I wanted to throw it into the trash can, but I missed. I'll pick it up right away. "

When Karma tried to pick the milk pack, Ryuuen grabbed him by his collar. " You. You think you can stop me, huh? The result of our fight in the festival doesn't matter right now. If you try to stop me again, . "

Karma gasp a bit before turning silent.

" Kill... "Kill", huh? "

Karma then lightly chuckled, making most of the onlookers confused.

" You know, dictator-kun, I think you might've killed animals before... But do you know why killing an animal is different than killing a human being? "

" Hm? " Ryuuen look down at Karma's face.

" The difference is that... " Karma then looked right into Ryuuen's eyes with his 'true' eyes. " You may be the one who will be killed in the end. "

After that, Ryuuen releases Karma and steps back, with sweat dripping from his forehead. Same could be said about the onlookers.

Karma then picks his pocket of milk, and then throws it into the trash can. Arisu then looked at Karma and smiled.

" Thank you for that, Akabane-kun. "

" It was not a big deal. " Karma said in a happy tone before frowning. " Now, I have something I need to attend to, mind if I leave? "

Sakayanagi smiled. " Of course, I've seen enough from you. "

And with that, Karma left.

The crowd look at Karma's disappearing back until it focuses on Sakayanagi and Ryuuen again.

Kiyotaka was the only one left who stared the hallways where Karma left. Karma felt Kiyotaka's eyes on him but didn't care, he then smirk.

' I'll meet you on the _______ then, Kityotaka. But first, I'll have a talk with a god. '

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" It's time, Ryuuen-san. " Ishizaki report.

" Make sure you enjoy this. " Ryuuen handed Ishizaki a bag. Inside are the items they'll need. Ibuki and Albert also stood up.