Act: 37
He looked up and then back at her with an emotionless look on his face. The two glared at each other, full of disappointment.
*Sigh*
Looking away. He could tell she was really upset about something. Why would he care, after all, he has his own problems to deal with.
Speaking with a snarky tone.
"I'm sorry but who are you? And what do you possibly want with me."
She angrily shouted. While walking closer to him.
"This is all your fault! Own up to it already!"
"Huh! What's my fault?! I don't even know who you are, why don't you just get the hell away from me!"
Stomping her feet she gets in his face, grabbing him by the uniform and pulling him down to level out their height difference. He remains calm during her tantrum allowing her to pull him around. The only thing he did was glare into her eyes.
"Don't stare at me like that! It's your fault that...! Hano is with Chisaka! You, you, you, you, you, you! So, take responsibility! I- I!"
Raising her right hand in the air it shook while she clenched her fist.
"Hmm. Fine."
"Don't tell me fine!"
*Pow*
*Crash*
Shizu fell back onto the other desks, knocking them over.
"Damn... What the hell is your problem?!"
He leaned over, getting a hold of one of the knocked-over chairs, standing back upon his feet, and without hesitation nor mercy, he dashed at the girl in green, swinging his right arm and aiming directly for her face.
*Swoosh*
She tilted her head in the opposite way in response to his punch. He was shocked by how quickly she moved. Hoping to recover and successfully hit her with the other hand.
Leaning back a bit she kicked the shit out of him, hitting the lower part of his ribcage, which sent him flying back into the same area where the desks were, causing him to knock over more and his back smacking against the wall where the windows are.
Shizu bent forward pinching his back from the minor pain before he stood back on his feet for the second time.
'Damn that hurt my back. How the hell is she so fast... Eh, I guess.'
"Alright. Just who the hell are you! And why am I getting tossed around for no reason, whatever happened to you is on you!"
"My name is Aikawa! And I'm a part of the student council. Ranked... Tch! I'm a high rank and that's all you need to know, and I will be the one who'll put you in your place for making my Hano love that pink-haired bitch."
"…"
'Chisaka...? That girl.'
"I guess we both have problems with Chisaka. But why are you mad at me?"
"Ever since you and she came around! He's changed and loves her, not me! I will make him fall for me once again by getting rid of the both of you!"
"…"
'Sheesh. It seems we've both been used for someone else's needs. Although I wouldn't say I'm as obsessed as she is.'
"Ugh. Look we may have gotten off-"
Shizu walked towards her, hoping to at least settle things before class started.
"Activate Star! Split Chain-"
He noticed an intense amount of energy starting to build up around her body. Before her green and white colored star appeared. She quickly turned her head over to the door, watching as it slowly opened, and someone entered with some serious star energy emitting from them.
"Ito Sensei! That's you? I had no idea you were that scary when it comes to star energy and it's not what it looks like!"
Shizu said as fast as he could. Panicking from the mess they had made.
"Tch, don't mind me. I had business to discuss involving his absences. He was gone longer than what we had on file and with the amount of work he's been stacking I figured I could have a small chat. That's all, and I will be taking my leave now."
'Taking out that boy shouldn't be an issue. I could barely feel an ounce of star energy, but she may be a problem if she comes around again, I guarantee she felt my Star energy and arrived immediately.'
"As for his late work, you shouldn't have to concern yourself with it. I am his teacher, and I will handle it myself. Thank you."
Shizu glanced at the two of them.
'She sounded more well-mannered than before…? The council side of her kicked in..?'
Aikawa humbly walked past Ito Sensei and left the classroom.
'That girl? I could've sworn I felt something interesting. Uh, maybe I need to get better sleep?'
"Well, Shizu. Go sit at your desk and get ready for class. I would like this day to go by fast… You can explain what happened later."
"I'm so sorry Ito Sensei! I'll clean up right away!"
"Hm? What are we talking about?"
He looked behind and saw that the desk had been put back in place. Perfectly, as if nothing was ever touched.
'How?'
'There's no way… she did that, and that fast!'
"I meant the worksheets? I was wondering if I needed to go grab them maybe or perhaps organize them by any chance!?"
He said happily.
"You're good for now. Everything for today I will discuss via lecture as normal, but like I said you should get ready for class."
He sat down at his desk, waiting for the other students to arrive. A few walked in sitting down at their desks and then came Taku.
"Wow, what a surprise. Let me guess you were the first to get here."
Taku sat down and began talking with Shizu.
"I was an hour early,"
he said proudly.
"Ew... I couldn't, teacher's pet."
"Hey. Hey."
The bell rang and class had begun. The students focused their attention on Ito Sensei starting her lecture more about Quests.
- - - -
"Everyone. Before we finish, I must announce all students participating in the tournament that is beginning next week. I'll have you make your way to another class which is located on the first floor, room 2. That's all for now, you're dismissed."
"Shizu! That's us! You know what's coming up. Fights, fights, fights!"
"Geez. Taku is fighting all you ever think about…?"
"Yes! And no! Fighting is one step to getting stronger. And protecting the world from danger, I will climb to the top and become number one!"
'Hmm. Saying something is one thing… but genuinely doing it is another. Am I even capable of doing that? I know there will be Rankers way stronger than Taku? And if I can't even beat him once there's no way I can be close to the best...?'
"As if! You'll have to get past me first. Taku."
"Hah. The odds of you stopping me, yeah right Shizu. Though I guess you could say I don't mind winning again."
The two boys kept smirks on their faces while standing up. Some of the students watched them continue bantering while they walked out of the classroom.
- - - -
Room 2: Holding a class of 20 students though this wasn't the only class. There were other rooms that had a good number of students who also decided to take part in the tournament.
Taku and Shizu entered the class, and the teacher running the classroom pointed to where they needed to sit. Which happened to be the only two empty seats in the room on opposite ends. The two wondered if they were late or if everyone was early.
Shizu's eyes dropped along with his mood which began to sink. Looking to his right he saw quite the familiar girl with long gorgeous pink hair and turning his head to the left he again yet again saw a familiar girl with green hair. He thought to himself how inconceivable this whole issue was.
'Why now? Why does it have to be them...'
"Ok, class we'll get introductions out the way and when that's finished, I will be reading out all of your Stars to the class and Star Rank. This will help build bonds with your classmates and you'll also be assigned partners that I've picked myself."
He started to pace back and forth while he spoke.
"Now class before I read off the Stars. One thing I should mention is... that the tournament."
"Star-ts Now."
The whole class remained silent.
"Uhh. Kids nowadays have no sense of humor. And that was my best one yet."