Hiroki peeked into the classroom and caught a glimpse of Zanya and Kurai chatting together comfortably next to each other at their desks.

   Somehow, this seemingly innocent scene caused a slight bitter aftertaste in his mouth. The close approximity between them was already causing a sick sinking feeling in his stomach.

   He stalked towards them, trying to appear casual to avoid any sort of suspicion. He obviously failed since the presence of a big shot delinquent like him in the classroom was already a causing murmurs of gossip to stir.

   He heard snatches of conversation between them of
" May I join it?" and "Sure.". If Hiroki was honest, he wasn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. However, even the somewhat slow delinquent knew something had to be up.

   "Join what?" He asked casually, he slouched his back and stuffed his hands into his pockets so as to not set off any red flags on his behaviour.

   However, if one was extremely observant, they would notice that Hiroki had his fists balled up so tightly that his knuckles were already turning pale.

   Both of them turned towards the delinquent's direction and if any of them had noticed the slight wave of danger emitting from Hiroki, they did not give any indication of fear.

   The class seemed to hold their breath as they watched the scene unfold before them. "It's none of your business, Hiroki." Zanya told him in his cool demeanour.

   Hiroki curled his fists even tighter, Zanya Kisaragi, he hated him so much. He hated the son of the commissioner Kisuragi ever since first year. That smug son of a... No matter how Hiroki threatens him, Zanya would never be fazed.

   It pissed him off,how that guy always seemed to dismiss him so easily.

   Before he raised his fist to punch the arrogance out of that narcissistic bastard, Kurai seemed to have picked up his anger. He, excuse me, she reached out and pinched his arm, causing a sudden burst of static which caused Hiroki startle back on instinct.

   "Violence is prohibited in the classrooms and school." Kurai droned out in her emotionless robotic voice.

   "I get it. I get it! Chill..." He grumbled, shoving his hands back in his pockets. The whispers in the classroom increases in volume as they discussed in a flurry about the transfer student putting the delinquent leader in his place.

   Hiroki was aware of the effects on his reputation of letting Kurai off without any fuss for that. However, the overwhelming curiousity of the conversation drowned out the spike of annoyance in his mood.

   "Zanya is investigating on the in-" "Shut up! " an alarmed Zanya covered Kurai's mouth with his gloved hand.

  " The in what? Wait... "Hiroki's slightly slow brain connected the dots one by one until a light bulb formed on his head.

  " Dude, you're investigating the damn incident?! Are you kidding me?! Do you want to-mph! " Zanya slapped another gloved hand on Hiroki's mouth.

  " ARE YOU GUYS CRAZY?! JUST SHUT UP!" Zanya shouted in frustration.

   The entire class stared at Zanya as if he went mad. The Kisaragi turned red in embarrassment and lowered his volume. "Yes, I am. But..."

   Zanya slapped the hand backed on Hiroki's mouth, the delinquent looked ready to shout the news across the entire world.

   "Kurai was asking to join. Anyway, it wouldn't be dangerous. It's not like we'll be confronts those two, we're just investigating."

   "Dude, you sure? Those guys are already gunning for us in the school. If they find out you're investigating, they'll really turn you into Kebab!" Hiroki whisper-exclaimed.

   "I have a right to know why those people are coming after me. You've already seen them first hand try to kill me with the dagger attempt and that time with those two chasing after us." Zanya stated.

   Hiroki could tell from his tone that Kisaragi had no intention of backing down. It was as if he was challenging Hiroki, "Just try stopping me." his eyes seemed to say.

   "Oui, Kisaragi. If you think I'm chickening cos of those two, I'm not. I also want payback for that scar." Hiroki yanked down his shirt collar slightly, showing off the snaking dark purple bruises.

   Both boys stared down at each other, their unblinking gazes seemed to spark challenging stubbornness. Neither wanted to back down.

   Their mini duel caught the attention of their classmates. The whole class held their breath. Would those two fight?

   Kurai was the first one to move. He broke the tense atmosphere by slamming the duos' heads together.

   Both of the boys cried out in pain and clutched their heads, both in similar stages of pain. They wore identical expressions of indignation, like little kids being punished after fighting.

   "Violence is prohibited in the-"

   "Yeah, we get it. We get it! We're sorry!" Both exclaimed in irritation as they nursed their equally bruised foreheads.

   "Then I suggest both of you stop fighting. Hiroki is joining us in the investigation and my decision is final."

   The duo stared at each other in horror. "But-" Kurai brandished a pair of safety scissors dangerously . Both immediately clamped their mouth shut. And that, was how Hiroki just got himself dragged into an unwanted mess.

FOR ONCE, I HAVE RISEN FROM THE DEAD! - SHINETSU1

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