As the cheers and excitement filled the air, Ayato Kaneki stood apart from the crowd, his expression unchanged and his demeanor aloof. With a hint of sarcasm in his voice, he muttered, "Well, well, looks like everyone's found their hero to follow. How amusing." He watched as the group enthusiastically followed Agawa, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings. Ayato, true to his nature, chose to remain detached, only listening to his own instincts and trusting in his own abilities.
Only Kelly, Kenji, and their aloof classmate, Ayato Kaneki, the last S-class skill holder, remained, observing the scene before them.
"Whoa! That was some speech" turning to Kelly and Kenji, Ayato continued.
"But Jesus! He has got some charisma there. If I was half as dumb as them, I would have followed him without hesitation but alas! Someone like me even if they are drunk can't make wrong choices, can they?" Ayato by putting one hand on his forehead said exaggeratingly.
"Ah, the adopted child and the gang of squirrels have decided to forge their own path," Ayato remarked dryly, a smirk playing on his lips. "Looks like they've found their fearless leader in Agawa. How heartwarming." He glanced at Kelly and Kenji, who seemed somewhat lost in the midst of the crowd's enthusiasm. "Well, well, isn't this a delightful turn of events? Seems like we're the leftovers now, my dear comrades." Ayato's sarcasm dripped from his words as he observed their bewildered expressions.
"Well! Well! Isn't this our narcissistic cat, why are you speaking to us weren't we beneath you" Kenji said in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh, look, the teddy bear has something to say," Ayato remarked, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "No need to get your delicate feelings hurt, little bear. I was merely acknowledging your presence in this sorry group."
He turned his attention to Kelly, ignoring Kenji's remark. "Ah, the silent one. You always have that enigmatic air about you. Care to share your thoughts, or is the cat got your tongue?" Ayato said the last part mockingly, he paused for a moment, waiting for a response, but when none came, he continued impatiently.
" So, what do you think? Was it something planned between William and Agawa, seeing that William playing the bad cop, and Agawa playing the good cop. It does seem like a classic setup, doesn't it? But who knows what their true intentions are? Perhaps it's all just part of their grand plan." Ayato smirked, clearly enjoying the speculation.
Ayato waited but as he didn't get the response he wanted, he became impatient and started talking again.
"Sure! Don't answer me then again, I already know my answer," he said, preparing to move towards the dungeon entrance.
"Your answer is wrong," Kelly's voice interrupted Ayato's departure, causing him to pause and turn back to look at Kelly with curiosity. "How do you know my answer? And why do you think it's wrong?" Ayato questioned, intrigued by Kelly's remark.
"You think Agawa planned it with William to solidify his position as a leader, and I think you are wrong because he isn't like that," Kelly responded calmly.
Rolling his eyes, Ayato replied in a disappointed tone, "Please, you don't expect me to believe all that goody-two-shoe nonsense," as if dismissing Kelly's perspective.
"Believe it or not, he is that typical goody-two-shoe. You can feel it too, can't you? After all, you have observed him far longer than I have. Do you think he could have kept up that façade if you were around? The only other reason is that he is not keeping a façade," Kelly stated, locking eyes with Ayato. "Not everyone is like us, depicting someone else to fool the world."
Ayato stared at Kelly, his amused expression fading and replaced by a hint of contemplation. He was unsure of how to respond to this unexpected perspective, momentarily taken aback by Kelly's words. But then his expression changed to his usual indifferent demeanor.
"Hahahaha, you're right!" Ayato replied with laughter. "I was right about you, Kamimura, and I'm enjoying the expression on your face," he continued, observing Kelly's emotionless face and hollow eyes. "It really gave me the goosebumps, you know!" Ayato then showed his hands in a playful manner before turning back and entering the dungeon. However, before leaving, he couldn't resist giving one last piece of advice, accompanied by a snicker.
"Teddy bear, you should keep your lackeys away from him. Who knows what kind of accident might occur in the dungeon?" With those words, Ayato left, leaving Kelly and Kenji standing in an awkward silence.
"That was annoying," Kenji commented, then turned his gaze towards Kelly. "So, that's what you were hiding, huh..."
Kelly's signature demon-like smirk appeared on his face as he smiled. "Good," he said, his tone serious. "Join me, forget our differences. You can see it too. I am stronger than you, so there is no other option if you want to be free. You just have to be stronger than me."
With that, Kenji walked towards the dungeon, and reassured him, "Don't worry, I'm not a hooligan. I consider myself a businessman. You'll also benefit from this. Think about it, and we'll talk after the dungeon."
After Kenji's departure, Kelly remained alone, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the dungeon, seemingly unaffected by the conversation.
Muttering the words "Businessman, huh," under his breath, Kelly made his way towards the dungeon, following his classmates.