Act: 14
Taku, assigned to his usual spot, still had seen no sign of Shizu being around or notifications about his whereabouts. Wondering slightly about the kind of training he's currently going through and if it could be that intense?
*Ding Ding*
Class began and Shizu again didn't arrive. Ito Sensei enters the classroom with her usual smile asking everyone to take their seats so that she could proceed to start class.
'A whole week? Still not back yet.. Can he actually come back stronger than before... and better yet, even me?'
"Taku"
"Yes, Ito Sensei!"
"Could you please finish off reading the rest of the page on Star Quality and alter abilities please."
'Ugh! Me again, I swear now that her pet is absent I have to keep answering the questions- There are totally other students to call on..'
Standing up he starts to read out loud to the class. Knowing that this day was going exceedingly slow for some reason, once he sat back down resting his hands on his face and glaring out of the window, he began to wonder to himself.
*Ding dong*
When the class finished up most of the students went off to do their own thing. A thought had reoccurred to him, almost forgetting about the incident that happened last week, Hano and Chisaka. That whole mess.
'Perhaps I can find something out if I go and ask Hano himself..? Wait but why do I care? Shizu can do whatever pleases him and train all he wants. I don't have to care, all I know is that I plan on winning, no one else!'
Getting up out of his desk and leaving the classroom and heading to the cafeteria looking to see what they have in stock. Upon arriving he glances up at the menu and decides to choose the delightful bun and one bottle of milk. Paying for the cheap meal he leaves the cafeteria now going to the rooftop so that he could enjoy his meal.
"Excuse me! You are not allowed to go up there, it is off-limits."
Her voice came from behind Taku as he was about to take a step up the stairs. Turning his head around he looks only to see two girls standing, Aikawa and Amamoto.
'That's right- it was Shizu who always found a way to get us up here for our free time..'
"Ugh. Is it really that big of a deal? Can you just let me off the hook this one time and allow me to enjoy my food?"
Aikawa folds her arms as she looks at Taku with disappointment.
"Sorry but no, I will not allow such-"
"So how come you allow Shizu or someone like Chisaka up here! Hmm?!"
"Chisaka? I would never allow such a vile creature up there and who in the world is this Shizu person, I haven't heard of him ever?"
Amamoto leans on Aikawa's shoulder and whispers in her ear.
"Vile creature.. You and Chisaka really need to make up.."
"Pft!"
The two both put their attention back on Taku seeing what he had to say next.
"You seriously don't know Shizu, he hangs out with Chisaka, currently out training?"
'Shizu! Is that the boy Hano and Chisaka were talking about back then, what the hell is so important about him..?'
"What else do you know about him!"
"Why should I tell you, after all, you won't even let me go eat on the roof."
"Hm.. Fine, I will make an exception this time, but no other times will I allow it."
All three of them walk over and lean up against the wall next to the stairs to talk in private, making sure no one was around or heading in their direction.
"First off what I tell you, you mustn't tell Hano or anyone else!"
*Fine, Aikawa had said. Right after Amamoto said "Oki Doki." While smiling at him.*
*Sigh*
"So sometime last week I was curious about why he had been missing and next thing I know I found myself snooping in on Hano and Chisaka's conversation. They had been discussing how Chisaka wanted to know Shizu's location and he proposed to tell only if he got her.. whatever that would mean."
"What else!"
'Hm.. Aikawa sure seems more persistent than usual? I wonder what she could be thinking. If Hano finds out she's been snooping on them, who knows what he'll do to her.. And I wouldn't be able to help her if I wanted- he's way out of my league when it comes to strength..'
"Uh..? What else.. um.. It seems that Ms. Popular- likes Shizu as much as it pains me to say that. So, explaining it Ms. Popular wants Shizu and Hano, I think he likes Chisaka, also known as Ms. Popular and he won't stop until he gets her, he said. I wonder why though..? Anyways, that's all the information I knew before I was attacked."
'So that would explain why Kyde and Ren were both fighting him.'
'Why would Hano want Chisaka.. He has me after all.. Shizu. The root of all of this! I need to talk to him soon!'
"Ok. You can go this one time, thank you for your help."
"Uh- ok.."
Taku turns and makes his way up the stairs leading to the rooftop.
"So, did you get what you wanted, Aikawa? What do you plan to do next?"
"Nothing. I just plan on waiting and seeing what's going to happen next."
They both walk away from the stairs wandering somewhere else. Reaching the top of the stairs Taku opens the door to see Chisaka and Hano standing on the rooftop talking, the only thing is that Hano is holding her hands while her back is facing Taku.
"It's you again, I can't seem to get rid of you, can I?"
Chisaka, confused, quickly let's go of his hands and turns around only to see Taku.
"It's not what it looks like, please don't tell Shizu what you saw!"
'Tch- Shizu this Shizu that, why won't you just become mine already!'
"You know I can say the same, I'm kinda tired of seeing the two of you together. And you know what I won't even promise I can keep that secret."
Hano grabs Chisaka by the hand again and walks with her towards the exit and right as he walks past Taku whispering in his ear without making it noticeable.
"Say a word and believe me, each one of my council members will deal with you again, this time alone!"
Taku stood still for a moment until he knew they had left. Sitting down on a bench and looking up at the sky snacking on his food.
"Ughh! This is so damn annoying! Just both of you wait till this fight, I will beat both of your ass and teach you a lesson!"
- - - -
Entering the student council room after their classes finished, it was empty and the other council members seemed to be off doing their own things. Hano went to sit at his desk while Chisaka faced him leaning on his desk.
"Chisaka, have you decided yet? I would like to know and also don't worry about him- He will not be any sort of a problem."
"I am not sure.. My feelings are uncertain, but I can say for sure that Shizu will still and always be mine so don't you dare do anything to him!"
'Shizu this Shizu that, ugh why do you have to be this much of a pain! He soon won't be a problem once I'm done with him, that's for sure!'
"Worry not I won't do anything to the boy, I do have a question? What is it that he has that I don't?"
"You see-"
*Creak*
Amamoto walks into the office to see Chisaka and Hano having a conversation.
"Did I come at a bad time?"
"No, you're fine."
"Would you like me to leave now? Hano?"
"Feel free Chisaka, just know I won't give up so easily."
Chisaka walks on out of the office, walking away she turns the hall corner passing Aikawa, both give off a scowling look before turning their heads and continuing past each other down the hall.
"Amamoto, I have some things that I would like to tell you so keep it to yourself until I give further notice, right now I don't think Aikawa is stable enough to be relied on, something seems off about her, but she isn't my problem right now."
"All ears, you can tell me anything you need."
"Good."
They talk in secret for the time being until they hear someone approaching the door, they both stop talking and plan to continue the conversation another time. Opening the door Aikawa had entered the room looking around to see just Amamoto and Hano seemingly minding their own business.
"Greetings Sir!"
Her heart began to race as she saw him look up at her, both making eye contact.
"Hello. Aikawa."
"Don't I get my greeting too?"
"Hu? Yea, Greetings Amamoto.. How are you?"
She walked over to where she was sitting and sat next to her with what it seemed to be a bubbly expression on her face. Amamoto leaned on closer to her.
"What happened to you? You look a lot happier than usual and from the earlier incident?"
"Hm? I can look happy too! It's just that he looked back at me dead in the eye and greeted me in return!"
"Really that's it... He greets us all the time. I swear you get excited over some of the smallest things.."
"Well, they say it's the small things that count.. I think?"
Looking at his paperwork Hano takes a glance for a quick second at Aikawa who had been reading her usual book before looking away and thinking to himself.
'Oh, how much little use you will be if things go as planned. Although I don't yet see a good reason to replace you, you are still a shining tool yet to be damaged with a good Star at hand. The rest is up to you Amamoto.'
- - - -
'Man, Shizu sure is in for a ride when he gets back. I hope that these Quests pay off.. No! They will.. I must test my own strength. Alone.'
Taku grabs out his phone to message Tila.
*Sorry I can't join you guys in a Quest today if you end up going, have fun, and don't die-"Sad face Emoji."*
"Send."
'I need to test my strength! I know that I can do it!'