At boys dorm:
Subaru gently nudges Takumi awake, guiding him up to their shared dorm room.As they walk in, they see Hikaru, Yukio, Kazuto, and Akira gathered around the dining table, eating and chatting.
Akira, noticing the pair's entrance, raises an eyebrow in curiosity. "What took you two so long.?" he asks, his tone filled with suspicion.
Yukio, always protective, inquires, "Is asuna safely home.?" His gaze is intense, waiting for Subaru's response.
Subaru nods, giving a reassuring answer. "She is safely home," he says, confirming asuna's safe arrival home with a knowing look.
Kazuto, slides his laptop across the table toward Subaru. "Check this out," he says, indicating the CCTV footage he's been analyzing.
The three boys who had already seen the video went silent as it began to play again. While Takumi tried to get a closer look at it.
Subaru presents a valid concern, stating, "All the blame will be on asuna if none of us stand as an alibi for her."
"Of course we will take her side, won't we?" Takumi's tone is filled with determination.
The other boys glance at Subaru, who seems to be holding back his true feelings. His smile is pressed into a thin line as he asks the group, "Who do you think is the masked person? The only thing we could see was the scar on his right hand."
Hikaru immediately offers his opinion, "He must be the serial killer." His tone is confident,his smile bright,as if he's convinced of his own conclusion.
Akira, however, shakes his head in disagreement. "No, he was framing asuna. It can't be the serial killer.That person is no coward. " he argues, trying to piece together the evidence.
" Shouldn't we just find him and kill him" Yukio said as he slammed his fist on the table.
" Talked like the simpleton, you are" The red headed male said in annoyance. Yukio tried to knock out akira but was held down by kazuto. "What do you suggest poison master"
Subaru internally winced at that nickname. He gave akira a look.
" All in due time my friend. It was rather unexpected. But this will not change the course of our plan. In fact it will increase our chances " Subaru said.
Takumi flinched hearing that. "Our plan". It was a plan he was part of. A plan that would make asuna angry. Very angry. But the results was something he dearly wished for. All he could think of was , how asuna would stay with him. That was all he wanted.
Hikaru sent a glance at akira who rolled his eyes and stood up abruptly. He threateningly moved towards Subaru. Akira never really liked subaru's command. Others might not see it. But he knew Subaru knew lot more than he let on.
" Yukio . Did you ask that girl to search for the herbs . Like I instructed.? " Subaru asked yukio who nodded.
Angel. Also known as angelica jonas. Has been asuna's best friend for years now. An expert in apothecary. Something Subaru respected. But all in all her personality was something he disliked. She was rather seductive and used it for her own advantage.
Asuns would never do such a thing. She was bad influence for asuna. But it would be rather difficult to complete their plan if she were to return . So she was sent away again. Only this time when she returns, she will no longer find her dearest friend.
It would be rather symbolical. The drug they use would the one angel collected. Subaru for one liked creating such coincidence. While none of his friends understood why he chose to do this. It is more time consuming. But with your best friend and cousin out of options he has taken out yet another piece.
The rook is out
Akira's curiosity doesn't wane as he presses Subaru further. "So, why were you two late?" he asks, his gaze fixed on Subaru.
" Still on that are we"
" Tell me. What did you both do" Akira said asking both takumi and Subaru. While Takumi fidgeted with his keychain, Subaru camly met, akira's threatening gaze.
He recounts the events, explaining how they confronted Takumi's mother about her treatment of Takumi, and how asuna had stood up to her, revealing her family background and threatening to expose her slush fund to Takumi's father. He also mentions how asuna demanded that Takumi's mother stop hurting him.
" How did it happen.?" Hikaru asked excitedly.
He was very excited to hear that asuna belonged to Ikari family. While kazuto only had one thought in his mind. The sixth grandson of Ikari family is a hacker. The one who was blocking him.
Yukio was in shock to hear that. He feared somehow asuna will come to know of his secret if she dug in deep enough. Akira had no change he glanced back at subaru.
" Answer Hikaru how did it happen.? "Akira asked.
Subaru glances at Akira, a hint of annoyance in his eyes, but then he lets out a sigh.
" A coincidence "
" My foot" Akira said as he kicked the chair out of his way and started to walk out of dinning area.
" He means well. He is just on his period. After all that mystery man took his kill" Hikaru said giggling.
Yukio barfed at his weird humor. While kazuto had set his sight on yet another game. Swearing to himself he would beat the boss level before he would go to sleep.
Subaru nodded in understanding and fare good night to others. Not before warning them to sleep. After all tomorrow is an important day.
. . . . .
You threw several small objects across the room. Anger in you not dispating. Each moment was just getting on your nerve.
How dare they.....
You tried to take a deep breath in but it seemed like all your attempts were useless. You were not used to this. So many things happened past two weeks.
Above all that file.
You tried to stand up, but your legs feel weak, and you collapsed back onto the bed, curling into a ball. Tears stream down your face as you struggle to control your racing thoughts.
Your chest tightens, and you feels like you can't catch your breath. Everything around you seems to blur, and your heart pounds against your ribs.
Why why why whyyyyy
What are five things you could see.
Tears blurred your eyes. Your vision obscured by them. You tried to see past your wobbly vision. The first thing you could see was the picture with your cousins.
Except him. Except ichigo.
A lamp, broken glass on floor.
Two more things you can see.
The file sayuri bought. You then remembered you did not say goodbye to her. Your breath became uneven.
One more thing.... You finally focused on a book lying open on your bed.
What four things can you hear
The sound of clock ticking on the wall fills the room. You hear a distant laughter. Sounds of your neighbors. Outside your window wind chimes sway in the breeze. You still remember when yasumi gifted you that wind chime. You were happy sayuri has not managed to break it.
Lastly you could hear your own breath, ragged and uneven. You focus on the rise and fall of your chest, trying to regulate your breathing and calm the storm of anxiety raging inside you.
Three things you can feel
The soft blanket you wrap yourself with makes you feel like you were being hugged. A warm hug. Under your fingers you feel the coolness of the bedsheets against your skin.
You place your hand over your chest, feeling the rapid thumping of your heart beneath your palm.
Two things you can smell
The faint scent of your favorite perfume hangs in the air, a comforting reminder of normalcy amidst your panic. The smell grounded you to normalcy.
The only other smell was some musty odor you can't shake. It was a good reminder that you needed to air out your room. Maybe after calming down you could do that.
One thing you can taste
TEARS. You could taste a metallic tang on your tounge.
You take another deep breath, relishing in the quiet of your room. The storm of anxiety has passed, leaving behind a peaceful stillness.
It stopped.
You took another deep breath and stood up to air out your room. . You finally aired out the whole room. The smell did not Disappear yet. But till morning will come, you were sure that musty odor will be gone.
21st june
By morning you were way too excited to remember the night's happening. You didn't forget it but you had to get ready.
Around 3 in the afternoon you finally decided you should start to get ready. Atleast take a bath. Moping in your bed won't do you good.
In the shower hot water soothes your tense muscles. You thought about someone you didn't think about for a while. The mystery person from your dream.
Somehow the things happening in your life made you forget that dream. But just like any other mystery you will solve this too.
Like always.
As the steam fills the bathroom, you let your mind wander, on something more pleasant. Like what makeup and hairstyle you should do.
After a long time you stepped out of the shower. It was funny how you were always too lazy to bath but when you do you are too lazy to come out.
As you put on the gown and matching jewels Hikaru gave you, you feel a mix of gratitude and sadness. The gown fits perfectly, but it also reminds you of the bond you share with him and the others, a bond that feels strained after recent events. Despite the turmoil, you can't help but feel a sense of elegance and confidence as you look at yourself in the mirror.
That is until you look close enough. You are struck by the unccany resemblance to your mother. If you aged a decade more you would be her carbon copy. Deep down, you know you can't escape your lineage, no matter how hard you try.
But that is only a challenge you do your best to win against.
You decided to go with an every ethereal look. Gathering your hair you made beautiful braids connecting it with twist and knots finally making a updo.
It was beautiful. You smiled again. This time you looked less like her. More like your grandmother and you adored it.
Just then, you heard a knock downstairs. Curious, you went to the digital door viewer and saw an unfamiliar man standing outside. He claimed to be your chaperone for the ball, sent by Subaru. Though you found it odd, you saw no reason for him to lie and decided to go with him.
As you arrived at the grand mansion where the ball was taking place, you couldn't help but feel awe at the sight before you. The British-style architecture of the mansion, accompanied by the impeccably maintained garden on the right, left you speechless. The symbol of an eagle proudly adorned the front of the house, adding to its regal atmosphere. It was clear that Subaru's house was nothing short of magnificent.
You looked around , searching for your partner among the crowd of extravagantly dressed guests. Few girls giggled as they talked with an blonde haired fae prince, who looked very annoyed by their presence. While a demon stood beside him arrogance adorning his sharp face structure.
Must be hikaru and akira
You avoided them while continuing your search. It seemed no one had found their partner yet. In another corner you could see a figure dressed up as an oni holding back a zombie from getting his game console. While someone covered in a white blanket stood besides them.
Pfft. Takumi really became a ghost.
Among the vampires, werewolves, and various other costumes, your eyes finally landed on a man dressed in pristine white robes, with a halo atop his head.
An angel
You approached him, a smile spreading across your face. "Subaru, is that you.?" you asked, already guessing the answer.
He smiled amicably , " Yes it's me "
You chuckled, taking in his angelic attire. "An angel, I would have never guessed," you remarked.
"Not just any angel," He said.
You gave him a confused look.
"I am a fallen angel."