*Kiyoko Sasaki's POV*
//July 16, 2040//Monday//
A week passed when Ichika was found out to be the culprit.
The day after Asahi talked to Ichika, she messaged everyone that she wanted to speak with us. Ichika admitted that she was the one who poisoned Megumin, and even told us that she planned to kill everyone for the reward Ichika was offering to us.
Ichika even explained without hesitation the reason why she needs the ¥Two Billion reward and her past life in detail. Everyone was shocked to learn the whole story of her life.
And I am happy to say that it went well.
"Thanks for the food again, Megumin."
"Don't worry, Ichika. I'll cook a lot for everyone again!"
Megumin had started cooking for us again when everything got back to normal. As for Ichika, I can sense that she was more open with everyone around, and I can see that there are no other bad intentions that this girl is thinking inside her head.
"But seriously Ichika, you are way hotter than before when you changed." Raku said flirtingly.
"Hmph! shut up Raku."
Well, maybe Ichika's stingy personality was still the same as before in some ways.
"Eating a bag of potato chips again, Asahi?"
"Shut up, Yua. I can eat whatever I want."
Ichika grabbed the potato chips bag that Asahi was holding.
"You need to eat properly, you know."
"Erghh, f-fine then. I'm sorry."
We overheard the conversation between these two when Asahi talked to Ichika, and we pretty much regretted hearing a guy's confession for the person he loves.
We remained silent about it and acted as if we didn't know what they were talking about.
When Ichika told us that he met Asahi's grandfather, he was surprised about it, and he teared up because he remembered his grandfather who passed away a few years ago.
But, Asahi was also glad that Ichika's passion for fashion design was born because of him, his grandfather. Well, he was quite embarrassed also by the fact that he was also the reason why Ichika started fashion designing
Asahi asked us if we overheard their conversation, and we kept denying it. But after their conversation, the two of them had been treating each other really well. Ichika has been more concerned with Asahi, and the other way around.
"Sigh… It's pretty nice to have a lover."
"SHUT UP!!!"
Both of them yelled at Raku because of what he said. Well, Ichika, and Asahi are not lovers yet.
It doesn't mean that if someone confesses their feelings to the person they like then they will be in a relationship.
*BEEP*
I picked up my phone from my pocket and checked who messaged me.
"Oi, I need to talk to you. Meet me in the library right now."
It was Kei. When things went back to normal he started roaming around the place again to investigate. He told me last week that I can do whatever I want, and not bother him for the whole day.
I thought this guy wanted my help, but he has been wandering all by himself. The only time that I got to talk with Kei was when he entered my room to get some sleep. When I asked him how his investigation went, his only response to my question was it's fine I guess.
It was pretty awkward if you ask me.
I finished eating my lunch and stood up from my seat.
"Oh, going somewhere, Big Sister?"
"Yeah, I need to meet with Kei."
"Sigh… Lovers… I hope to have one someday."
*SMACK*
I punched Raku in the stomach as usual for teasing me.
"Well then, I'm off. Thanks again for lunch, Megumin."
"I'm glad you liked it!"
I left the room and went to the elevator to go to the library. Thinking about it, after finding out who the culprit was, Kei never interacted with anybody else except for me.
"Hey, Kiyoko."
When I entered the room, Kei was waiting for me at a table while reading a manga.
"Hey Kei. Why did you call me here?"
I sat down in front of him. He put down the manga he was holding and gave a long sigh.
"Is there a problem?" I asked.
"Listen here. I know that you guys have been having a lot of fun, and good times with each other for the past week, but you of all people should know what we should be doing here inside."
"It's finding a way on how to get out of this place, where we are in the outside world, and who Ichi really is, am I right?"
"See! So you do know!"
Kei gave a long sigh again and scratched his head. As for me, I was really clueless about what this guy is talking about.
"But you told me last week I can do whatever I want and that I shouldn't bother you." I said
"Ah, Did I just say that?"
"Sigh… Kei, I think you need some rest."
"Maybe I should."
Kei bowed his head down on the table and closed his eyes. Wait, are you sleeping here right now after you called me to go here?
"Kei…"
"What is it, Kiyoko?"
"Sigh… Why did you ask me to meet you here?"
"Oh yeah, about that."
Kei raised his head and looked at me. From a guy who looked like he had a few screws loose while talking to me earlier, Kei's mood suddenly switched, and he became serious all of a sudden.
"I need you to explore with me later at night around this school."
"At night?"
"Yeah, we will explore the area when the lights are all out."