As the days went by, Haruta found himself growing more and more comfortable at Delinquent High. He had found a group of friends who shared his sense of humor, and he had already pulled off several epic pranks.
But despite the fun he was having, Haruta couldn't shake the feeling that he was playing with fire. Mr. Blackwood, the principal, seemed to be watching him constantly, waiting for him to slip up so he could pounce.
One day, as Haruta was walking down the hallway, he saw Mr. Blackwood standing by the lockers, eyeing him with a stern expression.
"Haruta Masamuta," Mr. Blackwood said, his voice firm but controlled. "I've been hearing some disturbing reports about your behavior. I thought we had an understanding."
Haruta felt a surge of adrenaline as he approached the principal. He knew he was in trouble, but he wasn't sure what he had done wrong.
"What are you talking about, Mr. Blackwood?" Haruta asked, trying to sound innocent.
Mr. Blackwood raised an eyebrow. "Don't play dumb with me, Haruta," he said. "I know all about the pranks you've been pulling. The Jell-O in the fountain, the fake spider in the cafeteria... you're pushing your luck, Haruta."
Haruta felt a twinge of fear as he realized the principal had been watching him more closely than he thought.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Blackwood," Haruta said, trying to sound sincere. "It won't happen again."
Mr. Blackwood eyed him skeptically. "See that it doesn't," he said. "Because next time, there will be consequences. Do you understand?"
Haruta nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. He had dodged a bullet, but he knew he couldn't keep pushing his luck.
As he walked away from the principal's office, Haruta couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew he had to be more careful, but he also knew that he couldn't resist the temptation to pull off just one more prank.
Maya and the others were waiting for him in the cafeteria, looking anxious and worried.
"What happened?" Maya asked, as soon as Haruta sat down.
Haruta filled them in on his conversation with Mr. Blackwood, leaving out no details.
Maya's eyes widened as she listened. "That's not good," she said. "Mr. Blackwood is not a man to be trifled with."
Haruta nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. He knew he had to be more careful, but he also knew that he couldn't resist the temptation to pull off just one more prank.
As they sat there, discussing their next move, Haruta couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. He knew he was playing with fire, but he also knew that he couldn't resist the thrill of the prank.
And so, with Maya and the others by his side, Haruta set out to plan his next move. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he also knew that it would be worth it.
After all, as any good prankster knows, the best pranks are the ones that push the limits.
And Haruta was determined to push those limits to the max.