I slid my handbook on against the lock and exited the room, locking the door. I figured that since I didn't take a look around the Academy, so I looked around it. This place would probably be our so-called "home" for the time we escape the Academy, so I might as well familiarize myself.

When I walked to the lounge, I saw Ketchup sitting down relaxing. I sat down next to her.

GB: Hey Ketchup.

Ketchup: Hey.

GB: What's up with you?

Ketchup: Nothing, just relaxing. What's up with you?

GB: I'm good.

Ketchup: Oh, good.

GB: What?

Ketchup: Nothing.

GB: O-Oh, I see.

As soon as I said that, I blushed a little. I hid my blushing in a pillow.

Ketchup: Um.. are you okay GB? I see light red covering your face.

GB: N-No, just embarrassed. *chuckles*

My smile turned into a sad expression. I continued to blush a little.

GB: K-Ketchup?

Ketchup: What is it?

GB: C-Can I tell you something?

Ketchup: Of course!

I put Ketchup close to my ear.

GB: *whispering* I was asking if you wanna go out to dinner tonight?

Ketchup: Oh, of course! I would never go for dinner without anyone! What's the schedule?

GB: Oh, um.. would tomorrow be good?

Ketchup: Yep! Tomorrow would be good for me!

Ketchup began standing up and walking away.

GB: Ketchup, where are you going? Aren't your supplies in your room like everyone else?

Ketchup turned to face me.

Ketchup: I'm going to my Ultimate lab to test something out. An Ultimate lab is where Ultimates like us go and practice our talents, like me! Sadly, only 3 are open as of now. but Mono-Bottle said more will open during the Exam. You got it?

I nodded and saw a magazine that Ketchup was reading earlier.

GB: Ketchup, before you go, who's this on the magazine cover?

Ketchup: Oh, um.. That's Perfume, the person on the cover.

GB: Wait.. I know her! I met her at the convention at Object Carnival!

Ketchup: What do you mean?

GB: I met her at the Object Carnival 4 years ago.

Ketchup: But.. Isn't a mastermind controlling Mono-Bottle supply these magazines?

GB: What do you actually mean by "Isn't a mastermind controlling Mono-Bottle supply these magazines?"

Ketchup: A mastermind controlling Mono-Bottle supplied these magazines, and every one was her on the cover. Everything else in the magazines were ripped out.

I looked at the cover one more time. Her small smirk was apparent on herself she looked like a role-model in a fashion show. Her eyes struck like her eyes were gonna fall off the page. She. Was. Photoshopped. Definitely photoshopped.

Glancing at the other magazines, Ketchup was right. Every single magazine had Perfume on the cover.

Ignoring my sense of unhappiness, I looked back at Ketchup.

GB: Thanks anyways, Ketchup.

Ketchup: No problem!

With that, she made a smile and left. I left as well.

Walking outside the Academy, I noticed that some people were hanging around. Lampy was telling jokes to Headphone #1 and #2, Hula Hoop was playing with his hula hoop, Ice Cream was practicing her archer skills, and the rest were talking and having fun. I waved to them with a happily smile before entering to the main entrance to the school.

I walked around the first floor for a second. It was the only floor open. There were some classrooms that were a mess. A huge mess. There were also bathrooms, for boys and girls. The Dining Hall had a kitchen that got refilled with food every day. So far, I found 2 Ultimate labs, one for me and one for Ketchup. The door to my lab was decorated with candy and candy machines against the plain wooden frame of the door. My lab looked like a candy factory, with a candy machine in the corner. There were also a candy bowl on a table filled with candy and a name plate with my name on it. I smiled as I found my lab, it was soothing to my heart that it was made for me and my talent.

Ketchup's lab was very different than mine. Her door was decorated with needles, an Activator instrument, etc. Stuff you expect the Ultimate Chiropractor to use. I poked my head through the door to see Ketchup using an instrument I don't know about. Her room was modern with hints of red. There were needles on a thingamajig and an ETC for something. There was also a scanner in the corner. I quietly closed the door to not interrupt Ketchup and explored some more.

I had searched some of the first floor before standing in front of a binary door. There were symbols around the door with purses. I slowly opened the door to see a dim room. The walls were lined with clothes, skirts, dresses. There was also a fridge with Pepsi in it. There was purses, handbags, and even Bebe bags. I stepped into the room when I saw Handbag eating a bag of chips with a Pepsi in their hand.

Handbag: Heyy..

GB: Um.. hey. What's going on down here?

Handbag: This right here is the Ultimate Fashionista's lab, filled with dresses, skirts and more. Now, what are you doing here?

GB: I was just looking around.. I had nothing else to do anyways.

Handbag turned to their fridge and pulled out another can of soda. They gave me a can of soda.

Handbag: I guess you can hang out here, I was bored of sewing clothes anyways.

I spent some time with Handbag talking about the Academy while eating chips and drinking soda.

GB: So... When did you get into fashion?

Handbag: When I saw my brother doing fashion, I know that I was gonna that too. But sadly, he passed away from a heart disease. And now, I live alone without him..

Handbag looked away from me and into their Pepsi, sadly. I hugged them.

GB: I didn't know that your brother died... I'm so sorry.. But he will always be in your heart, no matter what.

Handbag: No, it's okay.. *sniffles* I just didn't want him to die.

GB: Handbag. Listen to me. Even when he's gone, he'll still be in your heart, no matter what. I know how you feel about him, but he's in a better place now. Got it?

Handbag: Thank you so much, GB. I have never met someone who is inspirational and kind like you. Thanks for the kind message.

Handbag hugged me. I blushed a little.

GB: Thanks Handbag. Now, back to the drawing board. What else do you make besides dresses?

Handbag: Many things! I make handbags, purses, skirts, and even sketches of clothes!

GB: What do you mean sketches?

Handbag: I sometimes do sketches of clothes that I like when I'm bored. But sometimes I do it for fun. When I mess up on my drawings, I fail at drawing during my time. I only draw for a purpose. To get my drawings perfect, I have to look at them first before drawing the actual thing.

GB: Oh, that sounds pretty awesome! More awesome than candy making.

Handbag thinked of something before looking back at me.

Handbag: Next time we hang out at free time, I'll teach you how to make dresses. You can do the sketches if you want to. Sound cool?

GB: Yes! Thanks for hanging out with me Handbag.

Handbag: No problemo! I needed a break from making dresses anyways.

I think that me and Handbag got along each other today.

With that, I left the Ultimate Fashionista's lab. I spent more time in my lab putting candy into a bowl, eating a little bit of candy, and cleaning the candy machine until I heard the announcement.

Ding Dong Bing Bong!

Mono-Bottle: This is an official announcement from Headmaster Mono-Bottle! It is now 10:00 P. M, which means the Dining Hall and gym are now locked! Now get some sleep for tomorrow, for it may be your last day here at the Academy! Upupupu!

The monitor turned off as the announcement ended and I began making my way do my room.

I slid my handbook on the door and entered my room, locking the door behind me. I lied down on my bed while thoughts were swirling around my head..

Will we die?

Who's the killer?

Who is controlling Mono-Bottle?

Are we safe here?

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