"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." 

                                                                                                                                                       - Mahatma Gandhi

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The idea of freedom was foreign to me, as I had never experienced the true essence of it.

 I yearned to break free from the chains of my past that had relentlessly haunted me. 

Living as a normal individual was what I aspired to, surrounded by friends with whom I could enjoy moments of pure bliss.

 In this pursuit of emancipation, I realized that I was just like any other human being, with a desire to attain inner peace and fulfillment. 

In this ongoing journey, I hope to one day achieve that coveted freedom that would allow me to soar to unimaginable heights, unburdened by the shackles of my past and the limitations of my own self-doubt.

This is my only wish.

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The screen shone brightly which showed break time and I could move now. With this, Ice cream kun announced, "You are free to have foods in the cafeteria area." 

"Kiyopon are you coming?" Haruka asks.

"I will be coming. You can go ahead"

"Okay buddy..." Akito gives a thumbs up.

With this the Ayanokoji group went to cafeteria.

With this, many students move to cafeteria. I placed my hand on my chin, assuming a thoughtful pose

In the upcoming video .. I only hope that it's not about me. The fact that Shirou considered me a formidable person is concerning to me but he had not done really anything which had affected me.. But..

 I had been center of attraction. 

With this some major people will take a interest in me which will be pain in ass.

From what I know, I can deduce that the reaction would only be to a person who had achieved some brilliant things but in my case it's entirely different... The gods had taken an interest in me which is annoying. Why would a god take an interest in me? For some mere reaction... to entertain yourself.

Sigh.... I just want to live in peace.

Now with this, it is probable to say that my past would also be revealed in near future and I can't avoid it. With the revelation of my past, I wonder how they would view me? 

Would they be afraid of me? 

Would they shower me with pity?

Would they be wary of me?

But honestly I don't really care about their opinions... 

Hmm... 

"Ichinose.. what do you need?" I said as I glance at her.

"Ayanokoji kun... I think you know why I asked to speak with you," Ichinose said, smiling on the surface, but beneath that smile lay something unfamiliar to me.

 "I'm not sure what you're referring to," I replied, shrugging.

 "Are you really unfamiliar with why I criticized you before?" 

 Ichinose Honami was well-regarded by the majority of students as a charismatic, friendly, and helpful leader of Class C. But her criticisms of me were out of character. I didn't mind being criticized or condemned, but it was surprising coming from someone like her.

 Was she concealing something behind her pleasant demeanor? Or had something changed after her criminal past was exposed during our first year?

 Ichinose had locked herself in her room after the revelation, but the rumors had recently died down and she resumed her normal activities. However, there was a discernible difference in her eyes. Something had shifted, and it was hard to tell what it was.

The girl she was before were nowhere to be seen and she wore a façade like Kushida Kikyo.

But another question occurs in my mind

-What changed her?

It is possible that Ichinose Honami's criminal past being exposed acted as a catalyst for her change in behavior. The revelation could have caused her to feel shame and guilt and caused her to question her beliefs and values.

It's also possible that external pressures or personal struggles intensified during or after the incident, leading her to adopt an unique façade.

But after that incident, She became incredibly infatuated with Shiro Kyo which was easily noticeable.

I wonder what happened behind the scenes? I am completely clueless.

Oh right I have to response.

"Not really" I shrugged.

"Hmm really? The thing is I want you to get out of this school."

Interesting development. So she already know that after the reaction, we will be returned back... Hmm maybe he told her.

"Oh... Why?"

"That's for you to figure out, and for me to know" She vaguely replied smiling and she left...

Expel me... huh... 

I sighed.

I got up from my seat, my hand in my pocket as I moved toward the cafeteria and I was immediately called by Matsushita.

"Ayanokoji Kun... We have to talk" She grab my hand and immediately led me to a round table which had a deck of card in the middle of table... I could see some major figure of Class D.

I grab the chair beside Hirata because Suzune was glaring at me intensely as if trying to observe my every pattern.

"I don't know why Matsushita san... you brought him" Suzune as always spoke with venom. Hearing her complaint  Matsushita spoke, "Well I thought he will be of great use to the class."

"I also think same" Hirata and Kushida both responded.

"But I don't see how? He is just an average person who doesn't even help the class and just sit in his usual place as if nothing worries him despite the fact that we are in Class D" Suzune spoke her every words were like a venom. If I were a normal person, I would have already left.

"You really think so Horikita san?" Matsushita spoke. "I think he is a powerful ally..."

"Oh really?!" Suzune spoke clearly mocking me.

"You shouldn't mock him Horikita san" Kushida spoke in my defense.

"The reason is that when S-system was revealed... everyone were shocked and baffled but he was indifferent as if he already knew about it... " Matsushita spoke.

"Huh!?" Three of them blurted and look at me with an eyes of disbelief.

"Impossible" Suzune blurted. "How can 'he' figure it out?" She spoke pointing her finger at me as she didn't even know such a simple system named S-system exist, much less figure it out.

"Didn't you realize from Shirou's thoughts?"

I understand your intentions, Matsushita. Upon viewing the videos and considering Shirou's thoughts about me, you recognized my potential and sought to harness my abilities for the benefit of the class. Your insights also shed light on Suzune's strong desire to advance Class A, and you became aware of her potential motives in wanting to utilize my skills for her personal gain. 

As a result, I would have to move from my comfort zone.

Annoying

I sighed as I gaze at Matsushita smiling at me.

Even if I tried to debate, the video and my thought process of me will be shown in later so... I hate it but for now, it's of no use.

"Okay I will help but don't expect too much from me" I got up and as I was about to leave Suzune's sharp voice came from behind, "You just have to be the muscle, I can do the brainwork."

Suzune had clearly doubt about my abilities... Sigh

As I entered my usual group gathering, I noticed that Yukimura was conspicuously absent. Taking a seat, I couldn't help but observe the empty chair before me, adorned with a plate of untouched food.

"Where is Yukimura?" I asked curiously.

"Yukimura went to the washroom right after arriving here," Akito said between bites of his burger. "But it seems he's been in there for quite some time now."

I see... 

"I am very interested about the upcoming videos" Haruka excitedly said as she wants to look at her prince.

"But Haruka, you do realize that it will reveal sensitive information to whom we are reacting to" Akito reminded her...

"Oh... you are right. This is actually bad if we have to witness other life and thoughts." Haruka mutters under her breath.

"Akito, thank you again for earlier."

"Don't worry, bro," Akito flashed a smile at me. Going against someone as well-known as Ichinose could potentially damage his reputation.

I nodded.

I saw Horikita Manabu throwing glance at me from another table. He was with an unusual group: Nagumo, Ashahina, Kiryuin, and Tachibana.

Sigh.

I got up, "Kiyopon where are you going?" 

"Washroom" I replied

I went to washroom and saw Kesei coming out.

"Oh Kesei... You are here?" I said

"Yeah... I am hungry so I will head to cafeteria." 

I nodded and enter the washroom.

After a while, Horikita Manabu enters...

"So what do you wanna talk Manabu senpai"

"Already on first name basis"

"Well-" He cut me off

"Anyway... I have to ask you a favor."

Favor huh Interesting...

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"Kuku Monster... what do you plan on doing with that Ayanokoji?" Ryuen spoke as he devours the food.

"For now... we can't do anything... Lets just observe for now." Shirou state as he was thinking something.

"I saw earlier you talk to Ichinose."

"Hmm So?" Shirou ask

"What are you planning to do?"

Shirou take a card which was on the table.

Shirou  tossed the card into the air, aiming it towards Ryuen," We will bring the joker out of his façade."

"Kuku I see monster but you are rotten to core you know. Using Ichinose like that."

"Don't worry she knows what she is doing... and she will do what I say..." Shirou states.

 "Kuku you tamed her well" 

Shirou thought about what he would do after returning...

'Hmm Everything will play out well.' Shirou thought but he couldn't shake of the feeling.

'I somehow feel that something will go wrong with my plan...' Shirou thought... but shrugged as he thought from childhood he was absolute.

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Ayanokoji found himself on his way to meet Yagami and Ichika for a specific purpose. 

"So... did that man gave you some kind of order?" Ayanokoji asked.

"Not yet, senpai, but that man instructed us to monitor how you are doing," Ichika said while holding onto my arm.

Yagami spoke up. "Ayanokoji Senpai... I would like to test myself against you..." 

 Ayanokoji paused for a moment before giving his reply. "Okay... I would also like to see how much you have progressed." 

 Ichika was surprised by Ayanokoji's quick response, "Senpai, that was fast! We expected you to hesitate."

 Ayanokoji replied, "Well, I guess I've had a change of heart." 

"Cap," both of them replied at the same time.

 A loud girl's voice echoed from the speaker, catching their attention. "The reaction will be starting soon... so you are ordered to come to the theater as soon as possible or else you will face hell." 

 The three of them exchanged puzzled looks, wondering what this ominous warning meant. Ayanokoji, always calm and collected, spoke up first. "I suppose we should head to the theater."

Ichika and Yagami nodded in agreement.

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"Are you sure?" Kanzaki questioned, seeking confirmation of Yuki's statement.

 "Yeah... I think Ichinose is clearly being manipulated... by that bastard," Yuki replied with conviction. 

 "Hmm, you're right," Kanzaki agreed, reflecting on the unusual behavior they had witnessed from Ichinose. 

 Yuki continued, her tone serious, "The situation is becoming severe, and I hope we could find some extra detail, and that Ayanokoji guy... We should also talk to him later on." 

 Curiosity piqued, Kanzaki asked, "I guess, but why?" Yuki explained her reasoning, "There is a possibility he is hiding his ability. It would be great to have him as an ally." Kanzaki pondered for a moment, considering the potential benefits of having someone like Ayanokoji on their side.

 "Hmm, you're right," He finally agreed, realizing the value that Ayanokoji's hidden abilities could bring to their cause.

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"Fufu Sae chan..., I would like to hear your perspective on Ayanokoji?" Chie asked as she latch on Sae's back

, "Based on my observations, Ayanokoji's academic performance falls within the average range." Sae (not saying her chaboobshit) said.

"Kuku at any rate Class B will reach Class A in this year" Sakagami confidently states.

"You are fortunate to have Shiro-kun in your class.... If he was in my class I would have sedu-"

Sae hit her on head.

"BE careful on what you say."

"Chairman do you have any thoughts on it." Mashima asked.

"While I find this matter quite intriguing, I must point out that it constitutes a breach of privacy."

"I agree with you, sir" 

 "What do you think about Shirou?" 

"Well, he is definitely a special student and a genius. I am familiar with his father, and I have personally witnessed his impressive results. Shirou's abilities are truly remarkable."

Sae couldn't help but feel disappointed to not have him in her class. 

'I guess the dream of reaching Class A would be a dream' She thought.

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All of the students were on their respective place sitting comfortable waiting 

Shirou's POV:

After witnessing Shirou's perspective, a sense of relief swept across everyone's faces. It raises the question within me, why am I greeted with such animosity?

As I made my way through the classroom, I trailed my fingers along the tables, eagerly searching for my desk. Finally, I reached the second desk in the corner of the room, and there it was – my nameplate, waiting for me.

"It's from Shirou's Perspective" Arisu spoke delight as she was curious how he would react to S-System.

"Kuku human have eyes Smug Loli" Ryuen roasted her for no reason... Arisu glare at him but Ryuen as a chad ignored it.

Shirou Kyo

I sat down in my seat and I turned to the desk that occupied the corner, the nameplate read "Shiina Hiyori" Maybe, just hopefully, she can be my first friend. She was reading a book.

"Aah I am so jealous"

"She gets to sit with Shirou everyday"

"I wish I had been in her place"

Such wishes, comments of girls were heard and the boys reacted with jealous and angry. 

"Fufu I wouldn't say I am not jealous." Smug Loli muttered

"Aah I want to sit beside him" Ichinose mutters with jealousy leaking as her eyes turned heart shape.

"Kuku Monster... you are quite a womanizer"

"I wouldn't say that "Shirou was surprised.

'Hmm I am fortunate to have Shirou as my first friend and book buddy too' Hiyori thought happily.

'I wish I had been a year younger' Fuka thought disappointed.

'Hmph I wish I could be in his class' Suzune thought 

'He isn't even that handsome than senpai' Ichika thought.

"I am Shirou Kyo... What's your name if I may ask" I ask ending the word with a slight smile.

As if by magical force, all the girls blushed at a sight of him.

Arisu coughed and blushed, 'Its not good for my heart'

'Creepy' Kamuro thought.

'aaahhhh my heart is going beat out of my chest' Ichinose thought blushingly.

'Hmm he does look handsome' Suzune thought as she had a slight blush.

'I wonder if I can buy Yoghurt maker... Last time I tried to buy... it wasn't there' Kiyopon thought sadly.

'Tch kuku Damn even the Loli is blushing... What did he do to?' Ryuen thought.

"... Pleased to meet you, Shirou-kun." The girl with silver hair, Shiina Hiyori, replied in grace with her silver-bell like voice.

"Shiina san, You have quite a mature and soft voice"

"Thank you"

She sat with an upright posture, with her hands placed on her grey thigh-high socks. She wore a gentle smile and spoke politely and with utmost respect.

"No, pleasure is mine." I replied.

She put her finger on her lips and tilted her head.

"So um... Do you have any hobbies...? Or anything you can tell me about yourself...?"

All the girls ear perked up.

"Take the notes!!"

"Okay"

These girls are crazy.

"Honami, you should be fast or else other would steal him for you" Mako reminded her as she observe the situation.

Honami nods.

"Kohai is quite famous" Kiryuin spoke.

"Hmm yeah he is in no.1 in top handsome male" Nazuna told her.

"Can you give him to me Sakagami" Chie ask him.

"No" He didn't even bother looking at her.

"I am interested in reading books, play piano, and many others" I said nonchalantly.

"Duly noted"

"Shirou you can play piano?" 

"Yeah."

"Oh that's amazing. I would like to hear you play someday"

"Me too"

"Me too"

"Me too"

"Okay 

Hearing books, her ears definitely perk up and she looks at me with a cute and happy gaze.

Just she was about to talk. she was interrupted by a door slamming, and a middle-aged man with a grey suit and glasses walked into the room.

He pushed up his glasses before introducing himself.

"Good morning, everybody. I'm the homeroom instructor for Class C. My name is Sakagami Kazuma. I will be your homeroom teacher for the next three years, as at this school we do not change classes for each grade. I will now distribute written materials with information on the school rules."

"Stick man approaching!" 

'Stick man!?' Sakagami thought as he sulk.

Mashima provided Sakagami with a comforting pat on the back.

"Kuku"

'Hmm Let see what that kohai is capable of now' Kiryuin thought.

'He will be a great plaything for me' Nagumo's eyes gleamed with excitement.

The students in the front seat passes the papers backwards. It contained information, but the one that stood out to me the most was the S-System. 

"I will now hand out student ID cards. With this card, you can buy anything from any of the shops and facilities around campus. It works like a credit card. However, be careful of how many points you use. There's nothing you can't buy at school. If there's something on school grounds, it's purchasable."

Student cards can be used by swiping them on the machines. Using the machines are really easy, so you won't have any trouble with them. The points will be automatically credited on the first day of the month. Everyone should already have 100,000 points on their card. Also, 1 point is worth 1 yen. Any more explanation is