I went to my dorms. I freshened myself up. Washed my First pair of my uniform and left it out to dry.
My room was basically empty. Nor, I wanted to have anything 'Extra' in my room. Its a waste of time and 'Points' actually. Other than the necessities, there is usually nothing interesting.
From what I have noticed, What did Ms. Chabashira, actually meant by the fact, 'To promote to other classes' ? Isnt it natural ; to get promoted from First Year to Second Year? But those are the promotion of 'Years'.
She focused on 'Classes'. Does that mean we can get promoted to CLASS-C ? If we can get promoted then one can get demoted, too...
So the connection is like this, I suppose.
The 'Grades' and 'Specified subject' merits are important for 'Gradation System' ; however, if there is any kind of misconduct in the performance of the students in each class, 'The Point System' gets interrupted and demolished.
Thus, 'Class performance' is necessary for the students to get a consecutive hold of the 'Points'.
Also, 'The Dry Run' Test is most likely ; to get hold of the 'potential' of not only the students but also the 'Class'.
Does the authority want to check something, by this?
Enough, I rest my head on the bed, while having some chocolate, which I grabbed from store while 'stalking'.
With no intention, of thinking anymore, I looked at the clock, which was ticking. 6.15 PM. 1 Hour 15 mins to go.
Will you come 'Sakura' ? I hope not. You are a hindrance.
I closed my eyes, which was tired out. Of course, I did my review of the subjects taught in the class. It was 'easy' to begin with.
I knocked off for a while. I woke up wide-opened. The time was 7.25 PM.
5 MINUTES TO GO.
I waited patiently, as I momentarily glanced at the clock.
7.26 PM.
"....."
7.27 PM.
"..."
7.28 PM.
"..."
7.29 PM.
I sighed and A sudden 'Door bell' ring was heard.
I looked at the clock, hurrily.
7.30 PM.
How punctual.
I went to open the door. Thought of Two figures standing there. But...It was only one.
Erza Wistaria.
"Will you keep staring? Or will me allow me to come inside?" She said, while her hands were inside the pockets of her Quarted-Jeans.
I was staring at her. Pathetic.
"....No, please come in. " I went out of her way. She walked inside my room.
I felt nervous for some reason.
Wait, her persence is what makes others 'nervous'. Wearing her usual stoic face, still having 'amused' faces occasionally, is her uniqueness.
Whereas, mine was a Expressionless face. I dont mind. Its better this way.
She wore an over-sized White shirt, quarter-Jeans; upto her knees.
"Stop staring at my legs, already. Pervert".
I furrowed my eyes. "What? I wasn't particularly 'staring' at it though...''
"Then, mind If I ask what you are doing right now?" She let her body rest one of the walls, as she criss-cross her feet, while her arms crossed.
I immediately turned my eyes on the other side. Damn...I really was staring.
"Where is Sakura?" I asked, as a sense of changing the topic and also to my curiosity.
Did you manipulated her to not come?
"What do you think, will she come or not?" She asked.
"She is your 'Friend' I suppose, of course you would be knowing that better than me." I made eye contact.
Why do I get a feeling...Sakura wont come?
"Obviously I would know, but which one would you prefer, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka?" She stared right into my soul. As if she knew, what I was thinking. "Would you rather want Airi to come or not come? I can always call her if you want. "
"Its better with anyone of those actually." I didn't falter the eye-contact.
Its like an electric current passed between our eyes.
I suspect her. She suspect me. Two suspicious person together. In a room.
She smirked.
"Even if you say that, and even if your face is 'gesture-less' which gives the other partner a sense of insecurity. Do you think your eyes would lie? Ayanokouji?" She hit a mark, as she continued. "Your pupils are dialated."
Wait, she was aiming for an answer through my eyes? Not my words? Damn... magnificent observation.
"You were tensed with the fact, if she were to come. Concluding, you'd want a 'discussion' between Us. Not including Airi." She concluded.
Impressively sharp.
" I dont have a choice right? Cause You wanted the same thing."
"How so?"
"Remember you said you can always call her? Which would imply, she had no chance of coming today. You wanted to 'interrogate' me for your own pleasure. " I narrow-eyed at her.
She wore that smirk on her face. Guess, she thought how engaging and entertaining the situation was.
"Absolutely correct intuition Kiyotaka. I expect no less from the person who is constantly 'observing' others."
"...Really, who do you think I have my suspect on?"
She was left stare gaped slightly and then tapered her eyes.
"Accordingly said, maybe Ms.Chabashira? Me? "
I sighed.
"I anticipated this answer from you. You are not here to 'discuss' are you?"
" Not quite. Arent you also thrilled at this 'interrogation' ? Didnt you wait patiently for this moment?" She focused on the word 'Interrogation'.
She was conscious of that, huh?
"Shall we start? 'Interrogating'?" I proposed, I was restless to know how far her view has reached in just a minimum of two days.
She sighed. "Quite well, I guess its time for the real conversation to follow right?"
"Yes...I suppose."
"I shall start. Regarding the issue with the 'Gradation System' what do you think the criterion should be specifically?" She didnt blink. She was focused onto me. My gestures, my body language.
There is no point in camouflaging the issue. Lets be straight and forward.
"The 'Gradation System' , 'Point System', 'Examination' are inter-connected with each other. "
"Correct. Accordingly of what I learned, the merits will be collected by over all performance not only in Academics but also how you fuction around the school premises including The Building of the school. "
"You're implying that they know our actions 24X7 ?" Ofcourse I know that.
"Yes, I know. And so do you." She was quietly proving her views right and matched with mine.
Her voice made it more Tranquil. Our Interrogation was quiet and composed. None raised the voice.
Actually we are not the type to.
" What makes you say that?" I didnt resist her views, she was utterly correct.
"You did follow me to the 'store' right?"
How did she hit the spot? Did she notice me when I lost track of her?
"What are you talking about?" I was maintaining the contact with our eyes. Dont wanna let go.
"You knew about the ' Surveillance Camera'. " She sighed.
"...You think I am giving you a False statement?" I wanted to know so bitter, how did she catch me. I want to let this game go on....Erza.
"You mentioned the fact yourself about the 'camera' vaguely."
"When?" You have more observation quality than me huh?
" I never pronounced the fact, about the students getting watched 24 X 7. But you caught it up, like it was in the tip of your tongue. It made me realise two things."
She exhaled air.
"...." I guess I have to let her have her way this time.
"First, you were 'stalking' me with no sense of harm, assuming you wanted to observe my understandings."
"And?" I asked suspiciously.
"Second, you saw the ' surveillance camera' at that dark hidden spot."
".....Very well. Yes I did all of the both mentioned."
"So it was you huh?" She laughed. Was it amusing? Why was she laughing?
"I never saw your face. You know?" She confessed. Then how did she know it was me?
"Actually, I kind of assumed it was you. Thus, I wanted to check it out."
"Guess, your plan worked well." I said. Amusing. This was one winning streak for you, Wistaria.
"Yea , you could put it in that way. Anyway, Students are observed 24 X 7 to look for the 'Defective' ; Presentation of the class along with Academics plays an important role in 'Gradation System'. And?" She stared at me suspiciously. Waiting for my words to continue.
"And , The 'Dry-Test' if considered to be a medium through which each Student's Capability is measured then marking students like Ike Kanji and Yamauchi Haruki ; carefree students who is disposing their 'Points' lavishly ; Performance NOT upto the mark. Students who are necessarily not interested in Lessons taught. Concluding, The 'Class Performance' is low. "
" Yes...that implies the fact that, 'Actions' will be taken in consideration while giving out certain 'Points' to the students. But then, what kind of 'Action'?" She asked.
I dont even know if I were to believe that question or not.
"Do you really dont know the answer, or are you keen to know my perspective?" I questioned back. Lets make sure first.
"I undoubtedly thought about the question, in this moment." She said confidently.
"Truth to be told, I dont know what kind of 'Actions'."
"So I guess, we got the hold of the 'System' for now." She proceeded to sit on my bed and stared at the floor with her head down.
"Looks like it though." I declared.
"I think we will have our answers soon..." She expressed. She had a relieved expression.
"How come?" I asked.
The forested emerald eyes, which was focusing on the floors, connected with mine.
"Intuition." She spoke quickly.
"I see, only time will tell." I reassured.
"Yea..By the way, what do you think of Kushida Kikyou?"
I was surprised at the sudden question about Kushida Kikyou.
"Kushida Kikyou? Why her?"
"It just feels surreal. You know?"
"In what sense? Are you talking about her being all 'Happy-Go-Lucky' attitude?"
"Kind of. Its just feels so unreal, how a person can be that smiley with others,at every second. Words should collide alongside opinions, you know?"
"I guess...But why are you specifically talking to me about this? I expect, that you can find the answer to your question by yourself."
"True, I dont need that much help." she stood up and came close to me. "But I cant help it, when it comes to you. I want to learn more of your observations. And knowing, you are sort of like me, makes it more unbelievable."
How close. Those eyes feels like piercing my soul.
"I might be like you, true. But, doesnt that mean you should wary me?"
"I want to 'Wary' you Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, but its interesting in whichever way I see it." She smiled. What a suspicious smile. "I guess we are into this 'Game' now. Arent we?" She concluded by a question.
I know exactly what you mean, Erza Wistaria. But I dont Trust you. And I will not.
"You dont trust me huh? Great, the feeling is same. But, dont deny the fact we are into 'this' together.Understand?"
"Must be it, then" I said it cautiously. She READ my mind. Scary.
She gave a generous smile. "Thanks for your cooperation, I expect you to have a Goodnight. Please excuse me for my intrusion today." She said as if we made some deal today. And went off her way while her Scarlet hair brushed off my face. What Dreamy Fragrance!
The door was closed by her. Thud.
I sighed in relief. As if a huge mountain got off from my shoulders. I unconsciously didnt move a bit during the INTERROGATION.
I plopped down on the bed. Looked at the time. 9.15 PM.
Wait... it has been more than 1 hour 30 mins?
Time sure do flies fast huh? I guess only with you, Erza Wistaria. I look forward working with you.
I has been 10 mins since she left. But why do I feel like someone is coming towards here?
Knocking over Door. Someone knocked. I wonder who...