One week later was graduation day. Fortunately, no one in Kiyo's class failed, they were able to graduate freely.

Each person is holding a certificate of graduation from secondary school, and everyone's face is as happy as New Year's Eve.

"Look, Kiyo, I graduated!" - Sunny held Kiyo's hand, showing off his achievements.

"Me too." - He also shared his joy.

The homeroom teacher called everyone out to take a picture, then gave a speech before parting.

"Students of class 9A, it's been three years, you have put in a lot of effort and this is your well-deserved result. From an average class, we now have many role models. I hope that when you reach high school, you will continue to try harder. Today is probably our last day here, I greet you all and wish you all a safe and good study."

Emotionally, the teacher bowed and walked out of the classroom.

There are some students who look very regretful, not because they no longer study here, but because they are about to part ways, some of them move to their hometown, to the city, or to another province to study.

At that moment, someone burst into tears:

"Bro, I don't want to leave you, are you going to the city??" - A schoolgirl struggled, pulling her friend back and forth.

"Come on, my parents call me, I don't know what to do. My mother is waiting outside, I have to go, or I'll be late for the bus. Bye bye, take care!" - She hugged the other girl and ran out of the classroom.

This morning Kiyo witnessed several such separation scenes. He awkwardly looked at them and then turned to Sunny, would they both have to be in this situation?

"Hey, Sunny?"

"Hm?"

"Where are you planning to move?"

"Me? No. My parents don't say anything. How about you?"

"Neither do I."

Sunny sighed. It's true that he doesn't want to leave me.

When the class was empty, the two left.

* * *

Three days after that day, both Sunny and Kiyo received a letter.

It was Ikusaba Academy's offer of admission. It was written like this, take the letter to Kiyo as an example:

"May 25, 2013

Dear Kiyo,

We are the Board of Directors of Ikusaba Academy. As every year, we recruit outstanding students who have a special talent, and Ikusaba School is the place for them to develop that talent.

You also get a name for your talent:

Assassination Internship Student

We hope you will accept our invitation to our school. If not, you can decline as you like.

Thank you very much."

They sign their names below and put their address and phone number on the outside of the postcard.

Assassin..

God damn it, I've already escaped from that damn camp, and they still have the right to call me an assassin?

Kiyo was furious, almost tore the letter, very certain that he would never go there. Never! Because his past will be exposed.

He got so angry, that he immediately called Sunny to see if he received the letter.

"Who's that?" - A voice came from the other line.

"It's Kiyo. Sunny, did you get any letters?"

"Letter? Ah, yes. From Ikusaba School."

"What does it call you?"

"That talent..? Programmer.."

"What else?"

"That school is in the prestigious category. Only those who stand out in something can get in. It's in the capital Chushin. My parents know about it, so they decided to let me go to the city."

Kiyo said nothing.

"By the way, what are you called?"

There, Kiyo aggressively hung up the phone. He couldn't let Sunny know, not even Ryota. Lucky for him, Ryota was sleeping so he didn't hear Kiyo raging and hanging up the telephone.

He immediately hid the letter, where no one knew.

Hearing that Sunny was going to the city, Kiyo had to wonder, should he stay here or follow Sunny up there? Ryota is only in seventh grade, not sure if he can live on his own.

But that training camp will one day find him, and Ryota and Sunny will also be implicated.

What can I do now? Every province has a gypsy, and the camp in Chushin is also linked to several camps here.

It's the same way! He couldn't run anywhere anymore, there were evils almost everywhere.

Sunny alone in the city is quite dangerous, Ryota alone here is no different, and Kiyo is highly likely to be discovered.

Come to think of it, going or not going was all related to the survival of the two people he loved the most. As for Kiyo, it's 50/50, one is killed, and the other is dragged to the camp and has to be hired.

.....

Alright.

I will go there with Sunny and bring Ryota, he will study there, both Sunny and I will study, work part-time, rent a house for all three, that's all. I heard that the tuition fee there is quite cheap because the government pays for it.

At that point, Kiyo calmed down, less worried and a little more hopeful.

* * *

Kiyo prepared money and bus tickets, packed things right from the summer, and books must go to Chushin to buy.

Ryota, who didn't know what was going on, asked in surprise:

"What are you doing?"

"We're going to the capital."

"Chushin?! Why is that?"

"Me and Sunny were invited to the school there, and we're far away, so for convenience, we'll stay there."

Kiyo patted Ryota's shoulder, saying:

"You just finished elementary school, right? Now Ryota will follow us, and you'll go to middle school there."

Ryota pondered for a moment, and then say:

"Okay. At least I don't have to see my father's face anymore. What do you plan to do?"

"Me and Sunny will go to school and work at the same time, it's normal for high school students to go to work, right? Then rent a house... I will save some money for the three of us."

"Okay then. When are we going?"

Kiyo looked at the bus travel time in the monthly pass.

"Tomorrow morning is best.."

"Then you'll call Sunny tomorrow, alright?"

"Okay, I know. I'm ready to go too, do you have new books?"

Ryota entered the room, carrying out the books, still wrapped in cloth bags.

"That's good. Well then, put your things in another suitcase. I'll talk to the landlord later."

That night, Kiyo went to the landlady's place to talk about it. They had a long discussion but at least they came to a conclusion: both Kiyo and Ryota could leave.

Kiyo returns, gleefully:

"Ryota, we can get out of here!"

"Good luck then!"

That night, Kiyo couldn't sleep, and maybe Ryota couldn't either. They look forward to tomorrow, the day they will leave this town...